Get in clowns, you’re meeting THE Cassidy Skelton today, a passionate mental health advocate from NZ, on a mission to destigmatise mental illness, trauma and having the occasional menty B. Cassidy skyrocketed to prominence on TikTok, where she fearlessly shared unfiltered narratives about her family's mental health journey, her sudden transition into sole guardianship of her younger sister, and her unforgettable weekend spent behind bars.
In this episode, Cassidy dives into her traumatic childhood, how she overcame heavy hurdles, managing her ADHD and becoming a new mum. PLUS she has a hilarious CLOWN MOMENT which you don’t want to miss.
Cassidy’s family history of mental health
Spending a weekend in jail
Recovering from trauma and finding love
How to support people when they are going through a hard time
Cass’s thoughts on mental health in New Zealand
How to build your mental muscle
How Cassidy works with clients as a Mental Health PTFollow Cass on Instagram and TikTok. Learn more about her Mental Health PT services. Donate to Nurturing Families NZ.
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Hosts: Diya Ingleshwar and Amie Finlayson | Show Credits: Somebody Media. All rights reserved. 2023.