"All of these signs are invitations, not indictments. They're not saying you're failing—they're saying it's time to pause and check in." --Angela

In this episode, listeners will learn:

• How to recognize the physical, emotional, and behavioral signs that your mental health needs attention.
• Why awareness weeks like Mental Health Awareness Week matter and how they help break the silence around mental health struggles.
• Practical daily tools for caring for your mind, including journaling, movement, therapy, and connection.
• How to show up for others through listening, asking twice, and offering tangible support without trying to fix everything.

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Today's episode is a heartfelt reminder that mental health is health. I open up about my own experiences with grief and stress, times when I tried to hold it all together while quietly falling apart, and how one honest conversation gave me permission to take off the mask. We explore the subtle signs our minds and bodies send when we’ve pushed too far, and how awareness becomes the first step toward healing.

What I love most about this episode is how practical and compassionate it feels. From journaling prompts to spotting early warning signs, to understanding that therapy and connection are acts of strength, not weakness. It’s a conversation that reminds us we’re all human. My hope is that this episode begins to break the stigma of mental health issues with open and honest conversation, while encouraging listeners to pause, check in, and remember: you don’t have to carry it all alone.

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