Episode description

This is PART 2 of 'Conversations With' episode with mental illness advocates Shaley Hoogendoorn and Hailey Rose for this episode of 'Conversations With'. In part 1 Hailey spoke about what living with bipolar I disorder, psychosis and adhd. In Hailey also has a diagnosis of body dysmorphia. In this episode she describes the disorder and shares an in-depth look at what BDM looks and feels like in her everyday life. You will also learn how and why Hailey started her mental illness activism online through her @mind.over.mood instagram and TikTok accounts. Hailey describes her experiences and her work online and what it means to her. Shaley and Hailey talk about how social media platforms further stigmatize mental illness. Hailey uses her story of deep pain and struggle to encourage those with mental health disorders, as well as to educate neurotypical folks about her lived experiences. The way Hailey uses humour through her videos to educate is brave and powerful. Go and follow Hailey and you will see how inspiring and wonderful she is. 

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Meet Hailey:

Hailey Rose is an advocate for the mental illness community. Hailey lives with bipolar disorder, psychosis, and adhd. She is on a mission to both change society’s understanding of mental illness and provide a welcoming space for others who suffer to let them know they are not alone. Find Hailey @mind.over.mood (backup: @mind.overmood) where she creates powerful, educational and often funny videos describing her experience with mental illness. Her videos can also be found on TikTok @mind.over.mood.

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