Sarah and Jessica continue to chat with Rebecca Karpus about mental health and dance, and specifically focus on pole dance for the rest of the conversation. Sarah talks about her insecurities as a dancer and an instructor. Rebecca discusses the great thing about tiny pole outfits (it's not what you think). Jessica wants to feel sexy and everyone encourages her to do so. 

CW: Due to the nature of our subject matter, topics like suicide, mental illness symptoms, self-harm, and trauma may come up. For privacy and triggering reasons, we do not talk about these topics in graphic detail.

*If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or urges to self-harm, please call your local crisis line. Follow this link to find a crisis line in your area: https://unwantedlife.me/global-crisis-lines*

Disclaimer We are not doctors, licensed therapists, or social workers. We are not professionals in the field of mental illness/health. Everything said on this podcast is our own opinions formed from personal experience. Please ask your family doctor or a licensed therapist if something we say resonates with you and you would like to learn more about it. We are not here to give medical or clinical advice. We are simply here to share experiences and create a safe space for open conversation to end the stigma behind mental illness.*

If you don't have access to a therapist, you can ask a volunteer working for the crisis line (provided above)  to give you more resources about what is available to you in your area.