Trigger warning: this episode discusses and/or mentions mental illness, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and self-harm (please listen in a safe place if any of these topics might be triggering for you). It’s mental health awareness month and I’m here to share about my struggle with anxiety. Vulnerability on this topic is not just for my own sake, but also for that of others. This is my way of breaking down the associated stigma which still exists surrounding mental illness. I would like to thank Kaylyn Rogers for sharing her beautiful song, Morning After, in this episode. Also, I am thankful for my lovely friends who inspire and encourage me and whose voices are included in this podcast. May you listen with openness, feel inspired to treat your own mental health with care and pay mind to others in the world who are affected by illness of the mind.

24-7 Crisis Line for those going through a mental health crisis: (866)427-4747

Peace, love and hygge,

Claire

Featured music: Morning After by Kaylyn Rogers

*stay tuned for her upcoming album “About My Body” coming out on June 10th *

https://www.kaylynrogers.com/bio

Production: Tobijah Rogers

Cover Art: Sarah Day

1:00 Intro// a hello to mental illness

6:50 Anxiety// a story with reminders of this hidden monster

16:50 Brick// breathing through despair

29:00 Monster// and meds to let it free

35:00 Friend// the voices of those who know