Episode description

TW // Mention of a sexual assault from 1:15-2:30. 

Raquel Alger is a social worker, certified life coach, certified art therapist, and spiritual coach. Not to mention, the creator of HopeFirst Life Coaching. By guest-starring in this episode, she talks about how being a social worker has helped keep her own mental health in check, how therapy helped her through tough times, philosophers who inspire her, how to be grounded in the present rather than dwell too hard about the past/future, giving grace to past versions of ourselves, and the importance of being kind to your mind.

*If you or anyone you know is struggling with intense depression and are at risk for harm of any kind, please refer to the following hotline numbers: http://suicide.org/suicide-hotlines.html

•  Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255
•  Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255
•  NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) - 1-800-950-6264 M-F (10 a.m.-8 p.m. EST) or text "NAMI" to 741741 for 24/7, confidential, free crisis counseling
•  Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline - 1-800-662-HELP (4357)   
•  OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline - 1 (800) 273-TALK  
•  Crisis Text Line Text: SIGNS to 741741 for 24/7, anonymous, free crisis counseling  
•  Contact Care, where you can chat or talk to someone - https://contactlistens.org/

Where to find Raquel: @hopechangeinspire

https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquelalger/

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