We have talked numerous times about the connections between our mental health and our physical health, but in this episode, we explore the connection between our spirituality and our mental health. Autumn and Kelsey both share personally some of the ways their faith and their faith communities have contributed to both their mental health triumphs and struggles. Wherever you fall in your spiritual journey, we hope you find something helpful to take with you.

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To go along with our monthly therapy series, this episode, Wesley and Kelsey share some of the ways you may be making your therapeutic process less effective. They cover several mindsets, behaviors, and approaches that may be making your therapy journey stall out - and (hint) they have nothing to do with your therapist. Take a listen and see if you see any of these tendencies in yourself in your approach to your mental health, whether you're in therapy or not!

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Two things we all know to be true: getting good sleep is really important, and getting good sleep is really hard. And there is a huge correlation between sleep struggles and mental health. Kelsey and Autumn spend this episode talking about all the benefits a good night's sleep gets us, and also talk about ways we can help both our minds and our bodies to relax so we can reap those rewards. This episode is chock full of tips and tricks for better sleep, and is definitely not one you want to snooze on.

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This episode takes a deeper dive into the dealing with feelings concept, and lays out some tips for our "non-feelers," or those who sometimes have a hard time identifying, accepting, or expressing their emotions. Wes and Kels talk about some ways to make these steps a little easier for those who struggle with them, and also discuss why understanding and expressing our emotions is important, whether it comes easily to you or not.

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"Mental illness is a white people issue."

"If you just take this supplement or start this diet, your mental health will be cured!"

"Real men don't have mental health issues."

"Meditation is a weird, new-agey practice, so it won't be helpful for me."

Join Kelsey and Autumn as they dive head first into these complicated issues and try to dissect some of these too-commonly-held beliefs. Why is discussing these issues so important? Because for too many people, these myths can have life threatening implications and cost so many their mental health and wellbeing.

Also, listen in to hear where Autumn and Kelsey fall on deeply controversial topics, such as Taylor Swift and pickles. This episode isn't one you're going to want to miss!

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What things can you do in therapy, both during and between sessions, to get the most out of the time and energy (and money) you're spending on your mental health? What can you do to make sure your therapist helps you to reach a more well-rounded, deeply grounded level of wellness? Join the Embrace Mental Health squad as they share several tips on how to do just that, and to get the most out of your therapy experience.

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Join Kelsey and Autumn as they discuss Part 2 of the characteristics of people who are safe and unsafe to share mental health struggles with. Many times, loved ones have the best intentions in how they respond to their friends' struggles, but may not be as helpful or supportive as they think they are. Kelsey and Autumn share from personal experience some of the ways loved ones may be bringing about more harm than help.

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Join Wesley, Autumn, and Kelsey as they answer some of the questions you have submitted so far! Remember, you can always submit any questions you have - related to our episodes or not - by emailing us, leaving us a comment, or sending us messages on our facebook or instagram accounts.

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Coping and treating are the same thing, right? Not necessarily. While both are important parts of the mental health journey, there are some distinct differences and they can be important to understand. Autumn and Kelsey discuss different styles of coping, what healthy and unhealthy coping may look like, but also about how all the healthy coping in the world still may not lead to actually treating the underlying issue.

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One of the most important lifelines for those who struggle with mental health are the people in their lives who are safe: safe to talk to, safe to struggle around, and safe to be exactly who and where they are. So what does a safe person look like?

In this episode, Autumn and Kelsey share from personal experience some of the characteristics of the people who have been their best supporters throughout their mental health struggle. We get it, it's not an easy role to fill, but safe people are absolutely vital in everyone's journey towards wellness. So take a listen and think about some of the ways you can show up and be that safe person for the people in your life who struggle with their mental illness.

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