Totally Kind of OK

This is my most vulnerable and honest one yet. It is about the beginning of my mental health story. More specifically, how I ended up getting diagnosed and treated for bipolar disorder. I did a post on Facebook on May 5, 2019, and told this story but here I go into more detail. Trigger warning: I talk about suicidal ideation and self-harm. This podcast is not for medical advice or diagnosis. If yo...

This is a controversial episode about how Ozempic may potentially affect your mental health negatively especially if you have an eating disorder. We also talk about what research studies have found about the side effects of weight loss on mental health in general. While weight loss may not always be positive, there are ways to do it in a healthy way that does make you feel better with your results...

In this episode we are talking about the cool new weight loss drug that’s been all over the media, Ozempic! I share what it actually is, how it works and who's taking it. I talk about my personal experience with the time I took it: Why I decided to take it and what my side effects and results were. I also share why I will NEVER take it again!  Please follow me on Instagram @tiffanyjoybankhead...

This is the third of a 3 parts series about my personal story of how I quit using Marijuana. I have been sober from THC for 8 months on March 2nd, 2023. In this episode I will talk about how I quit. I discuss how addiction to marijuana is a common problem. I go over having a plan that is critical to quitting an addiction. I list over 10 coping skills you can use to quit an addiction that are mostl...

This is about what I am doing to get through seasonal depression this year and how to get over it. For the symptoms go back and listen to Episode 12: Depressed... Again. Today I am discussing all the actions I have taken to get over SAD thus far; things that you can easily do too. These strategies can be applied to seasonal depression, bipolar depression or generalized/chronic depression. I provid...

This is about how I got seasonal depression again this winter and what it looks like for me this time in real time as I am going through it. The symptoms are similar to what I had last year when I talked about them on episode 6: I Was SAD, but they’re also different. This time for me a lot of my symptoms were very physical. So, I discuss the physical, mental, emotional & relational symptoms of...

Today’s episode is about how one of my dreams came true and how yours can too. I recorded the main part of this from my phone while I was on vacation in Thailand. It was on the 3rd day of my trip. I recorded it from my hotel room at a beautiful beach resort while looking at a gorgeous pool with lots of plants and a backdrop of cliffs. The end has a motivational speech for you to help you feel like...

You were made to be your authentic self! You were also made to grow as a person on your own and in your community. This episode talks about how the past year 2022 was for your mental health and how you can improve your mental wellbeing in 2023. There are tangible tips for improving your mental health today. We provide journal prompts to reflect, do an inventory of the last year and how to set your...

In this episode 9 we talk about how you can maintain good mental health around the holidays in order to really enjoy your time by yourself and with people you care about. The topics we cover are mental health and shopping/finances around the holidays, how to maintain self-care, moving your body, addiction & the holidays, ways to get help, planning fun things, and other keys for living well thr...

This is part 2 of a 3-part series telling my story of quitting Marijuana over the last 4.5 months. Today we are discussing how marijuana became a problem in my life and the signs that you might have an addiction. Addiction & substance use is a huge issue in the US and world today. Marijuana addiction is becoming more prevalent with its legalization. It’s becoming more acceptable to be addicted...

This is part 1 of 3 part series discussing my 4 month journey of quitting using Marijuana or THC. I discuss getting sober, how my addiction started, why I would smoke and why I quit. A huge part of mental health issues in the U.S. and world are addictions and addictive behaviors. Marijuana is an addiction that is stigmatized and often unrecognizable. I had an addiction for nearly 10 years to MJ an...

In this episode I confess that I was SAD AKA I experienced seasonal affective disorder more well-known as seasonal depression. We briefly talk about the difference of being sad verse being depressed. I explain why I did this as a follow up to Episode #2: You Might be SAD (go check out before or after listening). We go over the symptoms/signs that I was experiencing SAD, what I did to get help and...

With the upcoming of Vday, we decided to discuss being single and help those currently not in a romantic relationship. Learn what research says about the psychology and mental health factors of being single. We talk about what is good about being single and how to be happy being single. Find out more of the host, Tiff's personal dating history & what it's been like to be single. You&#3...

In this episode we learn what self-care really is and how to start implementing it into your life today. We go over the basics of self-care and how simple they can be. We discuss why self-care is essential to living and feeling good. To support this show go follow @tiffanyjoybankhead on Instagram. To start working on your physical self-care today, click the link in her bio to try our sponsor, BOD,...

This episode is raw and real talk about how some past birthdays have been really difficult and how this most recent one was different. We talk about some very sensitive things and also some very positive things. **TRIGGER Warning: Suicide & Suicidal Ideation** It's hard to talk about these things but we need to bring awareness to this topic. Bringing awareness brings hope.  If I can get th...

Today we are talking about SAD AKA Seasonal Affective Disorder. If you have ever felt like you get depressed during the fall or winter, this may be why. We cover the symptoms, what it looks like, when to talk to your doctor and potential treatments.  For the BEST Electrolytes on the market, drink LMNT, and use my referral link: ⁠http://elementallabs.refr.cc/tiffanybankhead⁠ for your first purchase...

Welcome to the Totally Kind of OK Podcast! We talk about what the show will be about, the purpose and learn a little about the host, Tiffany Joy Bankhead. This show is here to help people struggling with their mental health, normalize mental health issues and educate people about mental health and wellness. After struggling with her own mental health for decades, Tiff has learned how to manage it,...