Sometimes we can share our traumatic experiences with other people as a way to release those feelings. However, it is important to be mindful of how those traumas can affect the other person. Marisa just talks and reflects about how others have shared their experiences as a point of relief but also can trigger personal traumas and become overwhelming if it is all at once.

In this episode, Marisa explores the origins and meanings of passion and purpose. What is meant by passion? What is meant by purpose? We will dive and discuss what these mean on a personal level and just share some thoughts, yanno, good vibes.

Just a reminder that you are on your own unique journey in this lifetime. Societal expectations, social media, or other people can have an influence on the way we view ourselves. In this episode, Marisa just reflects on her life experiences and reassures that we are all living our own paths and nothing or no one should impact the way we view our journeys.

Marisa opens up and shares her story about her personal battle with her own mental health. Marisa talks about her personal experiences with depression, anxiety, paranoia, schizophrenia, suicide, amongst other things. She opens up about the tragedy and meltdown that led up to her breaking point and the endurance of the mental episode. Marisa also shares what she does in present day that has helped her overcome a lot of her past traumas, fears, and triggers. 

Marisa Interviews Damaris, who has gone through childhood neglect, abuse, and different life experiences that has entered into her adulthood. We both reflect on our past childhood experiences and the trauma and responses that manifested as a result throughout this episode. 

Marisa interview Chandra who is Behavioral Health Technician. Chandra has studied both psychology and sociology in college. We are discussing various issues regarding the links between psychology, mental health, and mental illnesses. 

Disclaimer: If you have any triggers to certain words, this episode does mention "suicide," and may have other factors that may be sensitive topics.

If you or anyone you know have thoughts of suicide, as mentioned in this episode, the link is https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

The hotline number is as follows: 1-800-273-8255

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