Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads

Journaling and Anxiety: Mary K. Savarese's Secrets to Mental Wellness


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In this episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles dive into mental health, creativity, and resilience with special guest Mary K. Savarese. Mary, an award-winning fiction author, opens up about her journey with anxiety and how writing became a lifeline. Known for her quirky titles like Tigers Love Bubble Baths & Obsession Perfume (who knew!), Mary shares how storytelling has helped her manage anxiety, especially during big life changes like becoming an empty nester.

Together, G-Rex, Dirty Skittles, and Mary explore how creativity can be a powerful tool for mental wellness. They each share personal stories of coping with depression and anxiety, along with the tools and strategies that help them stay resilient.

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Key Takeaways:

** Creativity as Therapy: Discover how creative outlets, like writing, can support mental health.

** Navigating Life Transitions: Learn how major changes, like empty nesting, can affect mental wellness and ways to cope.
** Building Resilience: Hear how Mary, G-Rex, and Dirty Skittles have faced anxiety and depression head-on and developed resilience through their journeys.

Connect with Mary K. Savarese

  • Website: https://www.maryksavarese.com/
  • Books: https://www.starwriterstrilogy.com/
  • Twitter: @maryksavarese
  • Instagram: @maryksavarese
  • Facebook: Mary K. Savarese Author
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