Mentally A Badass

Did you know that medication is the #1 treatment for Bi-Polar 2? In today's episode, we sit down with Tik Toker Megan who has surpassed 20k followers by being vulnerable about her mental health journey with Bi-Polar 2. We will be discussing her experience taking medication and so much more! Follow Megan on Tik Tok: @mmxeexgg Follow Mentally A Badass on Instagram: @mentallyabadass Read our Blog: ww...

Josh Rose is a Transformational Health Coach, Trauma Informed Plant Medicine Facilitator, and Somatic Breathwork Practitioner. Josh's journey began over a decade ago when he found himself trapped in a cycle of depression, anxiety, PTSD, fibromyalgia, and IBS. He was in chronic pain, battling addictions, and struggling with eating disorders. Frustrated by the limitations of the Western healthcare s...

In this deeply engaging episode, you'll witness the raw emotions and unbreakable bond between these two friends. Justina opens up about the lingering effects of their separation, shedding light on how it shaped her mental well-being and personal development. Listen closely as they recount their shared experiences, reminiscing about the innocent adventures of their youth and the struggles they face...

Join us for an enlightening episode as we sit down with Jessica, a remarkable mother of two and a close friend, who candidly shares her experiences and insights on the challenges faced by moms everywhere. In this heartfelt conversation, we explore the realities of "mom brain," the weight of mom guilt, the profound impact of postpartum depression, and the triumphant moments that Jessica overcame. T...

In this thought-provoking episode of Mentally A Badass, we delve into the captivating life of Matthew Cancel, an extraordinary PR agency owner who defied societal norms and faced a multitude of personal challenges with courage. Join us as we explore Matthew's remarkable journey of self-discovery, resilience, and triumph. Note: This episode of Mentally A Badass aims to address sensitive topics such...

*TRIGGER WARNING*... in this episode, we discuss the topic of self-harm. If this is something that may be triggering, we encourage you to check out another episode of Mentally A Badass. Welcome to a deeply personal episode of Mentally A Badass., where we explore my upbringing and journey of self-discovery and resilience.  In this inspiring episode, I open up about my personal experiences, the chal...

Today's episode is about turning grief into a powerful apparel brand. You're going to hear from CJ from Hopeless Mope, who lost his wife to cancer,  and now runs a company based on the lessons he learned from that loss and other challenges throughout his life. He'll talk about how his experiences have shaped him as an entrepreneur, and how he uses those experiences to help others who may be strugg...

Today’s guest is Tik Toker Tierra Haas. She’s a young woman who has experienced trauma in her life, but she’s also been able to find a way to turn the pain into purpose. Her Tik Tok community has grown into an amazing platform for people to find support and love while they’re going through their own struggles with mental illness. Join us as we talk about how she got started and what she hopes her...

Paris Prynkiewicz is the podcast host of “Live Well Bipolar,” professional speaker for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Bipolar Wellness Coach and best-selling author of, “Crooked Illness: Lessons From Inside & Outside Hospital Walls.”    Paris has made it her mission to use her story to teach others how to SHATTER stigma and OVERCOME their obstacles to begin to CRAFT the life they have...

This episode is about recovery from pill addiction. We'll talk with the host of the podcast Wishing You Wellness about her experiences getting clean. We'll also be delving into coping with bi polar and bpd, as well as spirituality and mental health. If you have any questions or comments for us, please send them to mentallyabadass@gmail.com   Listen To Allison's Podcast: Wishing You Wellness Follow...

In this week's episode, Wideline chats with us about her childhood trauma such as absent parents, bullies, and toxic relationships. Wideline shares how she overcame these challenges to become the person she is today. Follow us on Instagram: @mentallyabadass Buy the coloring book: shorturl.at/mGUX5

Stephen went from being homeless, unemployed, and struggling with a mental illness to getting back up on his feet and having his own place. We hope this episode opens up the conversation around homelessness and gives hope to someone who may be experiencing the challenge of being homeless.   Follow us on Instagram: @mentallyabadass Follow Stephen: @the_confound_millennial Purchase the Mentally A Ba...

Today's episode is all about childhood trauma and coping with bipolar disorder. I'm joined by my friend Amanda, who has a lot to share on this topic. She's been through it herself, and she's got some great advice for how you can cope with your own childhood trauma and start moving forward with your life!  So let's get started…click play   Purchase the coloring book: shorturl.at/aJWX6 Follow us on...

In this episode of Mentally A Badass, we're talking about the effects of music on your mental health. Whether it's an uplifting pop song, a soulful ballad, or something else entirely, it's clear that music has the power to affect us in a big way—and that's what we want to talk about. We'll be discussing the different kinds of music and how they can impact your mood and overall well-being. Follow u...

Having ADHD can be really hard to live with, but who says you can't become a badass entrepreneur? In this episode, we chat with Annmarie who proved that she can be just as successful as any entrepreneur even with ADHD. She talks about all the steps that she took and the habits that she has created to get where she is today.  AnnMarie is the leading Mentor for ADHD business owners. She helps her cl...

There is a lot of stigma surrounding the mental health conversation in the church. It can be really challenging to be misunderstood by your peers. In this episode, we chat with Tali about her experience living with BPD. BPD stands for borderline personality disorder. BPD is a mental health disorder that impacts the way you think and feel about yourself and others, causing problems functioning in e...

Kenyon Glover is a former NBA Pro-Athlete, now actor, author, filmmaker, minister, and motivational speaker. In this episode, Kenyon talks about his experience battling his depression after an injury that ended his career in the NBA. We talk about the steps he took to find his new purpose in life again and everything he does today to help make an impact in the mental health space. Learn more about...

The stigma around mental health and sexual assault was very different in the 80s vs now. There are many women walking the earth that have yet to have the courage to speak up about their experience with sexual assault. In this episode, Angie Hughes talks about her experience at the age of 16 being sexually assaulted in the captain's office of a firehouse. We hope this episode encourages any woman w...

Alana talks about the children that she sees every day, and how they are being born into families that are not ready for them. She brings us some insight into what these kids go through on a daily basis.

In this episode, I interviewed Kristen from the podcast, So She Did. She is a very successive corporate executive with the perfect life. She opens up about her alcoholic parents growing up and how from time to time, she felt suicidal. Listen To Kristen's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/61i6H0eoGMKNLZccG1Y7Bn?si=1Tw4uCjvRbuWdoO7jF83AA Follow us on Instagram: @mentallyabadass

In this episode, I interview Laura is who is an aspiring theatre actress. We talk about her experience auditioning for multiple roles and how the pandemic has affected her opportunities.  Where To Find Laura: Instagram: @lauraloudavis Follow us on Instagram: @mentallyabadass

In this episode, Sue opened up about her experience being raped as a child. She talks about her thought process when it happened, how she felt throughout the years, her eating disorder experience, and how she took all of that and became a life coach, speaker and book author.  Where to find Sue: https://www.facebook.com/SueBowlesCoaching/ https://www.suebowles.com/ https://www.amazon.com/This-Much-...

Andrea is an accountability coach who talks about her experience being bullied when she was younger because of her differences. Instead of allowing the negative experience to affect her, she chose to take that negative energy into creating an accountability life coach business.  Where to find Andrea: www.andreamasons.com Instagram: am.andreamasons Follow us on Instagram: @mentallyabadass

In today's episode, I speak with Tik Toker Brendan from the tik tok account, @happinesshacks. We talk about why he created that account and how personal development is so powerful when it comes to working on being happy in life.  Where To Find Brendan: Tik Tok: @happinesshacks Insta: @brendanstbrown300 Follow us on Instagram: @mentallyabadass

In today's episode, I speak with Ricardo who is the founder of the non-profit - Start Day One. He believes in preventing suicidal tendencies before they become a symptom.  We talk about what we can do to prevent these thoughts and how the way we look at life is extremely powerful when it comes to managing our mental health.  Support Start Day One:  https://startdayone.org/ https://www.facebook.com...