EP.2: Real Talk | The Importance of Showing Up

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12/04/24 • 25 min

Hi, Lauren here -- your host and resident Mostly Mental Mom. In today's episode, I am going ahead and breaking down the walls of vulnerability and getting real about my own battle with mental health and the havoc it wreaks daily.
I discuss the struggle of the war in my own mind, how I frequently feel like a failure and the burden on my support system and how it was hard to show up for myself TODAY. But recording this episode helped remind me of my own WHY and that there are others also trying to figure out how to show up and not just how but that it is okay to JUST show up.
You may feel like a failure, you may feel like you are the problem but don't let your mental health disorder decide WHO you are -- it plays a BIG role, but you get to tell the story. And I am here to be real with you guys that it is hard but even harder alone and you are not alone.
Thank you for listening and please share, comment & like -- all the things!
References from this episode:
Pat Flynn -- Podcast Guru and why I started my podcast YouTube video HERE
Presonus - My podcast mic, recording & editing software

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Lauren | The Mostly Mental Mom

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EP.1 INTRO | The Mostly Mental Mom Podcast!

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Welcome! I'm Lauren, your podcast host and resident Mostly Mental Mom. While I am a wife and a mom, it often seems my bipolar disorder has taken the lead role. With this awesome (insert sarcastic tone) friend of mine, ole' Bipolar -- I've come to know and accept this journey. And frankly, we only see the survival stories, the overcomers and the socially accepted, happy ending mental health journeys.
Well...let's face it, some of us just stay mental and there isn't a "happy ending." Hi friends, yeah that's me -- just showing up daily, finally knowing it was time to check on my other mental friends.
Join me on my LIVE podcast, as I introduce myself, talk about my WHY and get this community started and why I proudly claim the title, "The Mostly Mental Mom." I am so honored and humbled you are here.

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Lauren | The Mostly Mental Mom

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EP.3: Real Talk | The Power of Sharing Your Mental Health Journey

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What if embracing authenticity and vulnerability could transform your mental health journey and MORE?
Join me, Lauren, on the Mostly Mental Mom podcast as we navigate the profound impact of openness and vulnerability, inspired by honest conversations with mental health advocates like Gabe Howard and Dr. Nicole Washington from "Inside Bipolar." This episode shines a light on the remarkable power of sharing personal experiences to break down the stigma surrounding mental health. By diving into real stories from individuals living with bipolar disorder, we explore how these narratives help foster a community where everyone feels understood and supported.
Together, we reflect on the courage it takes to open up about one's mental health challenges, especially amidst societal pressures to appear perfect. By featuring stories from platforms like PiZetta Media, we underscore the importance of empathy and the need for supportive dialogues in our communities. Whether you're personally affected or seeking to better understand and support those who are, this episode is a heartfelt reminder of the resilience found in vulnerability and the strength in shared experiences. Tune in and be inspired by those who choose to bravely share their journey, paving the way for a more accepting and compassionate world.
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Referenced in Podcast:
PiZetta Media: Content with a Purpose with Michael Vanzetta with guest Gabe Howard
Webador Website Builder & Host
Buzzsprout | Podcast Hosting Site
Presonus Recording Equipment & Software