34. From Homelessness to Global Impact Through Resilience and Mental Health Advocacy with Difernt
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05/15/24 • 50 min
Trigger Warning:
This episode discusses mental health and mental illness, including thoughts of suicide. This episode also contains mentions of and refers to sexual assault. Please take care of yourself and opt out of listening to this episode or fast forward through parts where needed.
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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255, or you can call or text 988, or 741741.
Online Resources:
Mentalhealthishealth.us
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - 988lifeline.org
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Welcome back to Impostrix podcast! It is May, Mental Health Awareness Month, and we are going to talk about it! This episode comes from the vault! We recorded in 2023 and it's just as ripe today as it was back then.
In this episode, host Whitney Lee is joined by entrepreneur, CEO, author and motivational speaker, Difernt, for a deep dive into her personal experiences and mental health journey. Difernt shares her inspiring story of overcoming homelessness, living in foster care, and being faced with adversity to achieve success and make a positive impact in the world.
They discuss Difernt's mission, which is driven by her past experiences and the desire to bring social awareness through her work. The conversation turns to the importance of mental health, the power of therapy, and the need for self-care. Difernt also talks about her book, "What If? A Controversial Paradigm Shift," which challenges readers to think critically about systemic racism and injustice in America.
Listen in on a conversation centering mental health, resilience, and the impact of sharing our stories. Don't miss out on this empowering episode filled with valuable insights and resources for anyone navigating their mental health journey.
For more information and to get a copy of Difernt's book, visit her website at diferntsworld.net. Remember, it's okay to not be okay, but taking steps to prioritize your mental health is crucial. Let's start the conversation and make a positive change in our lives and communities.
Stay tuned for more inspiring episodes and don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more empowering content!
Catch Difernt on IG @th3rdeye_entertainment_llc and watch her vlogs on Youtube.
Find Whitney at ImpostrixPodcast.com, on Youtube, and IG.
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Trigger Warning:
This episode discusses mental health and mental illness, including thoughts of suicide. This episode also contains mentions of and refers to sexual assault. Please take care of yourself and opt out of listening to this episode or fast forward through parts where needed.
==============================
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255, or you can call or text 988, or 741741.
Online Resources:
Mentalhealthishealth.us
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - 988lifeline.org
===============================
Welcome back to Impostrix podcast! It is May, Mental Health Awareness Month, and we are going to talk about it! This episode comes from the vault! We recorded in 2023 and it's just as ripe today as it was back then.
In this episode, host Whitney Lee is joined by entrepreneur, CEO, author and motivational speaker, Difernt, for a deep dive into her personal experiences and mental health journey. Difernt shares her inspiring story of overcoming homelessness, living in foster care, and being faced with adversity to achieve success and make a positive impact in the world.
They discuss Difernt's mission, which is driven by her past experiences and the desire to bring social awareness through her work. The conversation turns to the importance of mental health, the power of therapy, and the need for self-care. Difernt also talks about her book, "What If? A Controversial Paradigm Shift," which challenges readers to think critically about systemic racism and injustice in America.
Listen in on a conversation centering mental health, resilience, and the impact of sharing our stories. Don't miss out on this empowering episode filled with valuable insights and resources for anyone navigating their mental health journey.
For more information and to get a copy of Difernt's book, visit her website at diferntsworld.net. Remember, it's okay to not be okay, but taking steps to prioritize your mental health is crucial. Let's start the conversation and make a positive change in our lives and communities.
Stay tuned for more inspiring episodes and don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more empowering content!
Catch Difernt on IG @th3rdeye_entertainment_llc and watch her vlogs on Youtube.
Find Whitney at ImpostrixPodcast.com, on Youtube, and IG.
I am a creative entrepreneur and want my fully customizable and attorney-created services contract.
Sponsor:
Smithers Law Group LLC, Your Trusted 360 General Counsel
www.stulawgroup.com/contract-bank
Wills for the People
Advancing wealth equity through intentional, accessible, culturally responsive and transformative estate planning services and education. Available in Georgia only.
www.willsforthepeoplega.com
[email protected]
SUBSCRIBE to the Validating Voice Newsletter
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Shout out to DigitalREM for editing this episode!
I am a creative entrepreneur and want my fully customizable and attorney-created services contract.
Sponsor:
Smithers Law Group LLC, Your Trusted 360 General Counsel
www.stulawgroup.com/contract-bank
Wills for the People
Advancing wealth equity through intentional, accessible, culturally responsive and transformative estate planning services and education. Available in Georgia only.
www.willsforthepeoplega.com
[email protected]
SUBSCRIBE to the Validating Voice Newsletter
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Impostrix Podcast - 34. From Homelessness to Global Impact Through Resilience and Mental Health Advocacy with Difernt
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Welcome back to Impostrix Podcast . I'm your host , Whitney Lee , and I'm joined today by Difernt . She is an author and a motivational speaker , and today we're going to be talking about all things her experience and mental health so I'm looking forward to getting to this conversation . Before we go further , though , I'm going to have Difernt introduce herself and share with
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