Hello , beautiful . This is our last episode for 2023 and I just wanted to stop by and just say thank you . Thank you from the bottom of my heart . I created this podcast out of a desire to talk about my mental health journey and to hopefully help other women realize that they are not alone in This Thing Called Wellness .
As I was going through my hardest days , I often felt alone . Even though I had family and friends , I felt there was no one who truly understood where I was coming from and how I felt . As I began to feel better .
I asked God to give me the strength to talk about my journey in the hopes of helping someone , even if it was just one person , to make the decision to get help or to recognize some of the symptoms that I have talked about in their loved ones , and to realize that this is not a made up condition that makes someone crazy , but that they truly may have
symptoms that need to be diagnosed and cared for . So I began to talk about things . I didn't know if anyone would listen , but you are , and I thank you . As I thought about things , I wanted to continue to share my story , but I also want to continue to help women bridge the gap from suffering to managing , and to do that .
I want to build a community where we can all help each other as well as have others share their experiences with us so we can continue to heal and grow . So in the new year , I plan to have guests holistic wellness experts . I'm trying to have at least one person a month to help us maintain our balance and continue on our journey to finding calm .
I'm vetting guests now in hopes to find the right experts for my listening audience , that is you . If There's something that you'd like to hear discussed ? Please email me at this thing called wellness@ gmail . com . Now , what else is to come ?
Of course , we'll keep the episode short and in bite size formats so that we can listen quickly , because , honestly , when you have anxiety , like I do , or any any other type of wellness issue , or even if you're just in a rush , my attention span is very short . So I really love having short , bite size information type of podcast .
So I will make sure that they are as short as possible and , if not , they will be broken into part one , two , three , something like that , just so that it's easy to digest it , and valuable information . I plan to have a voice and video options . More on that later .
Of course , I have been told that people want to see more of me , so I will do my best to be on camera more so that you can see me , and that I need to shine a little more , I know , but I don't like the camera . But I will do my best and I am launching a new website .
Shannon Does Wellness is my umbrella company for This Thing Called Wellness podcast and my Hello Wellness Box , which will be launching soon . My plan is to have it ready by January 5th . Crossing my fingers and toes we all know how that is so that you can see all the things that encompass what Shannon Does pun . Intended , I know , but it is coming soon .
You will be able to sign up for our email newsletters and other information about our online community and all the things that are coming for the new year . There are a lot of things in motion and I hope that you continue on this journey of purpose and positivity with me . 2024 is the year of Your Wellness , Your Journey and Our Purpose .
Stay locked in to our social media at Shannon does wellness , that's , on all social media channels for updates and launch information . Again , I want to thank you for tuning in and coming along on this wellness journey with me . Find your word for the new year . Make intentional promises to yourself .
Remember to give yourself some compassion when you're feeling overwhelmed . And I will leave you with the quote . As always , Every year , you make a resolution to change yourself . This year , make a resolution to Be yourself Anonymous . Have a celebratory new year . Eat , drink and be merry . Be safe . Give love and grace In the new year .
I am your host , Shannon Martin . I will talk to you soon . Bye beautiful . Disclaimer I am not a licensed mental health professional . The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional mental health advice , diagnosis or treatment .
If you need help , please consult a qualified mental health professional .