Healthy Head Talk

For the last two weeks, we've heard from Amy about her sister's death and how she dealt with her grief. In our next episodes, we'll hear from Joanne, Amy and Patty's oldest sister. The conversations with both sisters have been enlightening - two sisters having lost the same person, yet their memories and grieving processes have commonalities and contrasts.

This is part two of our conversation with Amy about the loss of her sister. She reflects on the importance of recognizing and validating sibling grief. By understanding the changes over the years and the resources available today, we can better support those navigating this difficult journey.

In this episode, we explore the unique and often overlooked experience of losing a sibling. Amy shares heartfelt stories and practical advice to help us understand and cope with sibling loss. Whether you're currently grieving, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking to understand more about this profound experience, this episode offers a compassionate space for reflection and connection.

This is part two of Danielle's story of child sexual abuse. In this episode, she recalls her struggles as an adult who hadn't dealt with the trauma. Danielle speaks about her recovery and how even today she has structures in place to help her deal with bad days and recurring negative thoughts.

Danielle was sexually abused as a child by a family member. For decades, she kept this abuse secret and went about her life until she discovered she wasn't the only victim in the family. Join us in part one of this series as Danielle explains what happened when she was a child, how the abuse affected her life, and how she was forced to confront it.

This is Part Two of Behind Closed Doors: Domestic Violence Awareness. Tammy recounts the incident that led to 911 being called and the end to her silence. She speaks about her long road of recovery and finding herself and her voice again.

In this episode of Healthy Head Talk, we meet Tammy, a survivor of domestic violence. She walks us through meeting her abuser and starting a relationship with him, completely unaware of the dark turn their relationship would take. Tammy recounts the gradual change in her abuser's behavior and the culmination of the night she could no longer hide the abuse behind closed doors.

Healthy Head Talk launches its first episode by talking with therapist Shan Bassion. Shan provides an overview of mental health challenges and therapeutic modalities for recovery. Our focus this episode is the importance of talking about mental health and wellness and our hopes for a stigma-free future.