On the cusp of the pandemic, Jordan - Founder of Listen Lucy, had just invested for her business to scale from speaking engagements into a speaking agency but 2020 decided otherwise and with events coming to a halt, her business collapsed. Today we talk about how we both sank on the 2020 boat and what helped us bounce back. Both with very different surroundings and support systems.

*Content note: this episode discusses anxiety and suicide prevention, discretion is advised*

We go over:

How to deal with a crisis

When your livelihood is taken away from you, how to cope so you can move on to your next chapter?

In order to be the best parent for your kids, you sometimes need to prioritise yourself

To quote Jordan: “That’s the thing with mental illness. As your life changes, so does the illness, and you have to adapt.” If a coping mechanism doesn't work anymore, drop it and replace it with something else, don’t stunt your process.

When you’re feeling depressed or anxious, how do we convey how we’re feeling without freaking people out or making them feel powerless?

When mental health issues are part of who we are, we shouldn’t apologise for that.

We all have mental health

When pulling away from your partner because you’re ashamed of showing them your mental health, that can be a breach of trust

Why spreading the message and exposing herself like this, is so important for Jordan

The 5 warning signs your friend may not be doing well and needs you to check in [WHAP which stands for Withdrawal - Hopelessness - Agitation - Poor self care &/or Personality change]

The Upper limit problem

*Recorded in November 2020

For mental health crisis helplines:

UK: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helplines-listening-services/

Europe: https://www.mhe-sme.org/library/helplines/

USA:

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273- 8255

Crisis Textline - Text HOME to 741741

Book referenced: The Big Leap

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Jordan’s books:

Little Lucy and the Little Butterflies

Write It Out

Listen, Lucy: Anonymous, beautiful and heart-wrenching stories from people like you and me

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