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ICYMI: Advocating for Mental Health & Self-care with Tay Lautner


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TW: Suicide, drug overdose 


Episode 245: This week, Natalie is joined on the mic by mental health and self-care advocate Tay Lautner to discuss the importance of prioritizing your well-being. Tay shares the challenges she faced as a Covid nurse, the symptoms she experienced that set alarm bells ringing, and what led her to share her story online. Tay and Natalie discuss their personal experience with therapy and how you don’t have to be at a low point to talk to someone. They also talk about preventative steps you can take to care for your mental health and how self-care is never selfish. Tune in for a relatable, compassionate conversation that will hopefully serve as a reminder that you are not alone in your healing journey.  

  

Today’s episode dives into:  

  

  • Tay’s backstory and why she became a mental health advocate   
  • How to show up for a partner when they are struggling with their mental health   
  • How Tay and her fiancé Taylor work through disagreements  
  • Tay’s self-care practice and her favorite products to unwind with  
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    Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. Follow Tay @taydome and Lemons by tay @lemonsbytay Check out her website at lemonsbytay.com. 

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