Episode-05

**Trigger warning—This episode contains sensitive information and discusses suicide.** When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. Monica, mother of two, and lifelong “healer” joins us to share her story of making the best out of life’s dark moments. She shares her account of growing up with a sibling battling mental illness, and then facing many difficult life-changing events, including the death of a parent. Monica discusses how she managed these moments and reminds us that the best way to show up for others is by first taking care of ourselves. If you, or someone you know, is struggling with suicidal thoughts and/or mental illness, please reach out to the National Alliance on Mental Illness at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) and find resources at https://www.nami.org/ o If you need support right now, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. You can reach the Crisis Text Line by texting “START” to 741-741. www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org, Learn more about Monica at: Instagram-lemonadeanyway Website- www.makelemonadeanyway.com   If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving an honest rating and review. You can also stay up to date on all things mindful by following the podcast on Instagram, @themindfulcorner, and The Mindful Corner homepage. For a chance to share your story on the podcast, email [email protected]. For Business Inquiries email: [email protected]