January 29, 2024

I Can't Keep Calm I'm Stuck at the Airport! How To Manage Mental Health in Crisis Situations

29 minutes

Ep. 97 Kelly Marie guides you through the emotional roller coaster of her recent journey from India. Encapsulating the theme of resilience in the face of travel tribulations, Kelly's narrative is a testament to the power of preparation and self-care in maintaining mental wellness, especially when things don't go as planned.

"I felt the Hulk, the incredible hulk rising up, and I knew that I needed to do something immediately." - Kelly, host of Healthy Illness Podcast

Kelly Marie highlights the significance of managing everyday stress and symptoms through consistent practice of mental health tools. With authenticity, she recounts the highs of her Indian adventure and the lows of travel disruptions on her return. Using descriptive anecdotes from her trip, she emphasizes the importance of being adaptable and prepared for crises.

This episode serves as a practical guide for those journeying with a mental health condition, conveying that despite "hiccups," one can thrive through preparedness and mindfulness.

Listen to Part One on How to Prepare to Travel Internationally

Listen to Bad B*tches Have Bad Days Too Episode Review of Megan Thee Stallion's Mental Health Resource Website

Mental Health Resources:

Suicide Prevention Helpline: Call 988 for 24/7 support

Text GO to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor

Call 211 or visit www.211.org for help finding public services in your area

🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC

📲 Connect with us: IG @thefrontseatlife FB @thefrontseatlife, Email [email protected]

🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros

🔗 Click Here to rate & review on Apple Podcasts

🚀 Rate & Share this Podcast from Spotify

🔐 Add this show to your collection on Pandora.

💪 Support the Show with a one-time donation on PayPal

Key Takeaways:

Preparation is crucial: Implementing tools for mental health in your daily life can help manage symptoms and reduce stress.

Being adaptable is key: Flexibility and the ability to pivot are vital in handling travel-related and general life crises.

Support systems are invaluable: Reaching out for support, such as calling a trusted pastor for prayer, can be an instant source of solace in the midst of chaos.

Living for others by living for self: Caring for oneself enables us to support those we travel with and maintain healthy relationships.

Chapters:

0:00:00 Intro surviving travel with friends

0:04:48 Travel complications on the way back from India

0:08:16 Challenges at the airport in Helsinki

0:10:39 Flight cancellation and frustration at JFK

0:13:08 Delta Airlines cancels flight, no accommodations

0:16:25 Calling pastor for prayer at Delta counter

0:18:09 Finding accommodations at TWA hotel

0:22:17 Importance of daily work for mental health

0:25:27 Living for self to live for others

0:26:29 India trip episode teaser

0:26:57 Resources for finding therapy and support

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

...more

View all episodes

By Kelly Marie

44 ratings