In this episode, I answer the big question, who the hell am I to talk about mental health? I’m not a guru. I’m a mum who’s been through panic attacks, postnatal depression, and a full-blown breakdown that landed me in hospital. But more than that, I’m someone who’s decided to stop pretending and start telling the truth.

You’ll hear stories I’ve never shared publicly, from childhood trauma to the moment I admitted to my family I didn’t want to be here anymore. It’s messy. It’s honest. And it might be exactly what you need if you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying too much and still not doing enough.

You’ll learn what undiagnosed PTSD can look like, how perfectionism masks pain, and why asking for help isn’t a weakness, it’s survival. If you're tired of hiding, you're in the right place.

If this episode helped you feel seen, come say hey on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental. I'd love to know what landed for you. Or just send a 💛 if you're not ready for words yet. I get it.

In this episode we cover:

• Corrina records from a podcast studio in Bali and talks imposter syndrome
• Childhood trauma and first panic attack
• Eldest daughter responsibilities and emotional overload
• Realisation she couldn’t keep functioning at full capacity
• The mental health masks she wore for survival
• Her body breaking down under the pressure
• The doctor’s intervention and push for psychiatric help
• Being officially diagnosed with PTSD and postnatal depression
• Admitted to a private mental health hospital
• Navigating the logistics and cost of care
• Why this podcast exists and what she wants it to become

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Private health insurance mentioned: HBF
• K10 or mental health assessment tool

• Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental
• sheshonestlymental.com.au
• The Messy Middle – free community for offloading
• The Chaos Letters – sign up for raw mental health reflections
• Lifeline: 13 11 14
• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636