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Negative Emotions Aren’t Negative
We tend to look at our emotions as “good” or “bad.” In reality, our emotions tell us important information about ourselves.
My Bipolar Diagnosis Is My Elephant
Sharing our diagnosis is never easy. Alicia Rust shares her experiences with her bipolar diagnosis and sharing the elephant in the room.
Changing the People-Pleasing Instinct
When our helpfulness crosses the line into people-pleasing, we create friction in our lives. Remembering that every “yes” is connected to a “no” can help.
I Just Wish I Was Normal
It’s fascinating how often we think about our disorder as something that we caused. The idea of “normal” is probably one of the most toxic stigmas out there.When we stop and think about it, we know it doesn’t exist. In reality, we all deal with something, whether it’s a mental illness or a serious health issue.
Grieving the Little Deaths in Our Lives
We often define grief as big, profound losses. What we miss in this simplistic definition are all the “little deaths” we experience in our lives.
The Four Pillars of Good Treatment Plans
While treatment plans come in all shapes and sizes, there are four pillars that form the foundation of every self-care plan. Creating a self-care plan that addresses our physical, mental, spiritual, and relational needs is a key step in our recovery process. No two plans look the same, nor could they.
Seeing Ourselves Through God’s Eyes: A Mental Health Devotional
When we are in the depths of a depression, anxiety, or just a season of challenge and pain, it can be hard to remember God’s goodness and faithfulness. Worse, we often forget what God finds worthy and wonderful in us. In this 28-day devotional, I share the Bible verses that helped me make it through some of my darkest moments.
Each day includes a verse, a reflection, a prayer, and a personal note from me.
Faith plays an important role in our recovery from our darkest moments. It gives us hope and faith when both are thin.
Come and join me on the journey to rediscovering God’s goodness and the hope he offers.
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Podcast Series
My (Un)Diagnosed Life:
The Origin Stories of Everyday Superheroes
Hear the unfiltered stories of people living with mental illnesses. These everyday superheroes get honest and raw about their experiences and working the road back to mental health.
Whether it’s the pain of living undiagnosed, struggling with a new reality, or figuring out who to tell (and when), we think you will come away feeling encouraged.
Creating Normal Podcast: Stories at the Intersection of Creativity and Mental Illness
Teresa Colón and James Prescott chat about their experiences and struggles with creativity and how mental illness impacts those efforts.
Tackling a new topic every week, it’s a great opportunity to hear from others sharing the same struggles you have.