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

12/08/24 • 32 min

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

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

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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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EP.4: Real Talk | From Hope to Realism in Managing Bipolar

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After spending a decade navigating the highs and lows of bipolar disorder, I had the opportunity to share a platform with fellow mental health advocate Michael Vanzetta on the PiZetta Media Content with a Cause podcast. This conversation sparked deep reflections on the unrealistic expectations I've set for myself and how they have impacted my mental well-being. In the latest episode of the Mostly Mental Mom podcast, I open up about these personal battles, emphasizing the importance of shifting towards a more realistic perspective to better manage the emotional rollercoaster that comes with bipolar disorder. By sharing my journey, I hope to connect with others who might find solace in knowing they're not alone.
Living with bipolar disorder often feels like a silent battle, where reaching out for support is daunting yet crucial. I candidly discuss the challenges of facing these internal struggles, the fear of letting others down, and the liberation that comes with embracing vulnerability. My message to you is clear: you don't have to fight alone. Whether it's finding comfort in the presence of loved ones or joining communities of supportive strangers, there's always someone willing to listen and help.

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

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Hello , hello , hello . It's Lauren , your podcast host and your resident , mostly Mental mom . Thank you so much for tuning in to today's episode , always grateful for anyone who lends an ear and takes the time to listen .

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I'm going to start off today by asking you guys a question Could authenticity and vulnerability be the keys to und