Stigmas and Open Wounds: the life and times of a neurodivergent

Whether you've heard of it before or not, if you have depression, chances are you have experienced depression aftermath. Depression is exhausting in itself, but what about after a depression spell when you have to get back to life and take care of everything you've left undone and try to get back to living life again.

In our first episode of the new year we discuss the effects of seasonal affective disorder and the steps you can take to help you or someone you love during these long, cold months.

In this Episode we welcome Lisa Heiar to speak about Mental Health First Aid Training. This training can help in times of crisis but it can also help on a day to day basis as well. RESOURCES: MHFA Training https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ https://nami.org/Home If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or dial 911 in case of emer...

This week we dive into the world of suicide. Is it selfish? What would drive someone so far and how do you keep yourself from getting that deep? All this and more... Note If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or dial 911 in case of emergency. RESOURCES: MHFA Training https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ https://nami.org/Home

This week I talk with my mom and we find out what kind of learning curve she went through when I realized I was depressed and bi-polar. A special thank you goes out to my guest this week, my mom, Lana Koepsel!

In this bonus episode I talk about a setback I recently had and discuss the change of seasons that's beginning to happen and what we can to to help out moods during this stressfull time.

In this episode we give you a personal look into what it is like for someone who cuts themselves. What would cause someone to harm themselves? I explain why I did it and sometimes still do it and more.

Most people have some form of social anxiety but what is it like for those already struggling with some form of mental illness? In this episode we talk about the range of social anxiety and the struggles that come with it.

This week we talk about the good, bad, and not so pretty sides of having a mental disease.

Our show about mental illness and the stigmas that come with it is coming out soon, here's a sneak peek!