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: www.mentallyabadass.com
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 31
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 system, Josh embarked on a quest for natural healing methods that would lead him to profound transfor...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 29
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 faced when suddenly torn apart. They navigate through the depths of social anxiety, exploring the absenc...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 28
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. This episode is dedicated to all the amazing moms out there who may sometimes question their abilitie...
Jun 28, 2023•58 min•Ep. 27
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 as sexual orientation, addiction, and eating disorders. We approach these subjects with care, empat...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 26
*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 challenges I've faced, and the profound impact of my diagnosis. But this episode is more than just a pers...
May 18, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 1
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 struggling with their mental health. Check out the apparel brand, Hopeless Mope - Wear your feelings matter...
May 02, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 25
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 community can achieve in the future!
Apr 18, 2023•57 min•Season 3Ep. 24
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 always wanted to live! Paris has experienced life with bipolar from the most unique perspective. S...
Apr 07, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 23
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 Allison on Instagram: @wishyouwell.podcast Let's connect on Instagram: @mentallyabadass Buy the color...
Mar 30, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 22
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
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 21
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 Badass Coloring Book: shorturl.at/chQTZ
Feb 22, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 20
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 Instagram: @mentallyabadass Follow Amanda: @fiercefightingspirit
Feb 15, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 19
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 us! @mentallyabadass Follow Regan: @livingwithregs
Feb 07, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 18
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 clients who are fed up with being overwhelmed and scattered and ready to get sh!t done! AnnMarie is the...
Jan 31, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 17
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 everyday life. Follow us on Instagram: @mentallyabadass Follow Tali: @tali_wren We are a small show l...
Jan 24, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 16
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 Kenyon's new program "Fitness Beats Depression"... http://www.fitnessbeatsdepression.com/ Follow us...
Jan 17, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 15
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 who may be secretly suffering to speak up. Follow us on Instagram: @mentallyabadass Follow Angie: @an...
Jan 11, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 14
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.
Jan 04, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 13
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
Jan 24, 2022•47 min•Ep. 12
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
Jan 17, 2022•27 min•Ep. 11
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-Know-Space-Between/dp/1695541839 Follow us on Instagram: @mentallyabadass
Jan 10, 2022•39 min•Ep. 10
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
Jan 03, 2022•35 min•Ep. 9
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
Dec 27, 2021•48 min•Ep. 8
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/startdayoneorg https://www.instagram.com/startdayoneorg/ Follow us on Instagram: @mentallyabadass
Dec 20, 2021•42 min•Ep. 7
In today's episode, I will be interviewing my friend Joey who experienced his father passing unexpectedly. He talks about how he has coped with his father passing and how he used his pain into bettering his life and himself for his father. Where to find Joey: Insta: josepht_63 Follow us on Instagram: @mentallyabadass
Dec 13, 2021•27 min•Ep. 6
Himanish Goel helps people use spirituality and breathing techniques for their next big thing, by believing in the universe and also providing career advice. From understanding the effects of positivity, breathing exercises and belief in the connectivity of the universe. The topic will revolve around focusing on positive thoughts, by connecting your third eye with the universe so that you can start believing in yourself and achieve success. - To let the process be in the hands of the universe be...
Dec 06, 2021•36 min•Ep. 5
In today's episode, we will be having a conversation with Katherine who is Bipolar and proud. We talk about when she discovered that she had this illness and how she sees it as being a superpower instead of something to be ashamed of. How To Find Katherine: https://linktr.ee/PinkCloud9?fbclid=IwAR3rmxDlwYvhpLfiDoI2gY2SbLcuY5fp32jmejrnqC_lszTeqIxseMnXOW4 FOLLOW MY SOCIALS: Insta: @mentallyjustine & @mentallyabadass Tik Tok: @justinerodes1 Buy my coloring book on Amazon! shorturl.at/gpBJS Supp...
Nov 29, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Have you ever been called the black sheep of the family and felt that you didn't fit in? Dawn felt like this as early as the age of 4. She knew she was different and felt that she was destined for greatness. Dawn became the first millionaire in her family and in today's episode she talks about her journey to greatness. Where to find Dawn: Her podcast: Mother Daughter ISH Instagram: @motherdaughterish_ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS6AKD9Bclb_62dWxRSBnNA Follow us on Instagram: @ment...
Nov 22, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In today's episode, I will be interviewing Mckenna who was brought up having an alcoholic parent. She discusses her personal experience as a child living with her mother who is an alcoholic. In addition, we discuss our personal experiences with alcohol and mental health. Follow Mckenna ( Insta) @mckennaelizabethh Follow us on Instagram: @mentallyabadass
Nov 15, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 1
