EP.6: Real Talk | Journey to Genuine Living While Facing Bipolar
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12/18/24 • 60 min
What happens when your mental health challenges become the lens through which you view your entire existence? Join me, Lauren, as I share my deeply personal journey through the hurdles and unexpected turns of living with bipolar disorder. From striving to meet societal and familial expectations during my college years at Louisiana Tech to grappling with the tension between external pressures and my authentic self, this episode exposes the complex interplay between mental health and identity. Through my stories and reflections, I aim to reveal how mental health can often feel like it controls the narrative of our lives, leaving us passengers in our own stories.
My journey has been marked by a search for self amidst shifting career paths and personal relationships. The struggle between following a path dictated by others and discovering my true desires has been a recurring theme in my life, from my time as a mechanical engineering student to my ventures into the field of dermatology. Along the way, significant life changes, like moving across states, have both hindered and propelled my growth. These experiences highlight the challenges of achieving stability and fulfillment when mental health conditions influence every decision and relationship. Yet, through these trials, I have learned the crucial lesson of prioritizing authenticity over meeting traditional expectations.
In exploring the power of authenticity, I recount moments of personal triumph and realization. A poignant video brought me to tears of pride, reaffirming my commitment to mental health advocacy and the importance of embracing who I truly am. My hope is to inspire others to pursue their genuine selves, even in the face of mental health obstacles. With gratitude for the unwavering support from my listeners, I invite you to join me in continuing this journey toward personal growth and authenticity, as we navigate the complexities of mental health together.
TMMM --
Lauren
www.themostlymentalmom.com
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My Interview with Michael VanZetta | PiZette Media: Content with a Cause
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What happens when your mental health challenges become the lens through which you view your entire existence? Join me, Lauren, as I share my deeply personal journey through the hurdles and unexpected turns of living with bipolar disorder. From striving to meet societal and familial expectations during my college years at Louisiana Tech to grappling with the tension between external pressures and my authentic self, this episode exposes the complex interplay between mental health and identity. Through my stories and reflections, I aim to reveal how mental health can often feel like it controls the narrative of our lives, leaving us passengers in our own stories.
My journey has been marked by a search for self amidst shifting career paths and personal relationships. The struggle between following a path dictated by others and discovering my true desires has been a recurring theme in my life, from my time as a mechanical engineering student to my ventures into the field of dermatology. Along the way, significant life changes, like moving across states, have both hindered and propelled my growth. These experiences highlight the challenges of achieving stability and fulfillment when mental health conditions influence every decision and relationship. Yet, through these trials, I have learned the crucial lesson of prioritizing authenticity over meeting traditional expectations.
In exploring the power of authenticity, I recount moments of personal triumph and realization. A poignant video brought me to tears of pride, reaffirming my commitment to mental health advocacy and the importance of embracing who I truly am. My hope is to inspire others to pursue their genuine selves, even in the face of mental health obstacles. With gratitude for the unwavering support from my listeners, I invite you to join me in continuing this journey toward personal growth and authenticity, as we navigate the complexities of mental health together.
TMMM --
Lauren
www.themostlymentalmom.com
References in the Podcast:
My Interview with Michael VanZetta | PiZette Media: Content with a Cause
Buzzsprout | Referral Link
Show up friends!
Lauren | The Mostly Mental Mom
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• Discussing holiday overstimulation and personal challenges
• Emphasizing the feeling of being a burden due to mental health
• Exploring the search for acceptance in relationships
• Examining the importance of vulnerability in conversations
• Reflecting on the silent battles faced during the festive season
• Encouraging listeners to advocate for their needs
• Highlighting the significance of community and connection
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The Mostly Mental Mom - EP.6: Real Talk | Journey to Genuine Living While Facing Bipolar
Transcript
Welcome . Welcome to the Mostly Mental Mom podcast . I'm Lauren , your podcast host and your resident Mostly Mental Mom . I'm here to bring you all things mental health from mainly my perspective and my bipolar disorders perspective , but hopefully it just sheds light on the topic , encourages people to tell stories about what is going on in their lives and to just be authentic and
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