TRIGGER WARNINGS *Teenage Depression* *Suicide Attempts* *Anxiety* *Workaholism*

In this episode, Bridget and KeAnna interview Karlee Mason. Healing from teenage trauma and depression, Karlee shares how she is challenging herself to be silent with her thoughts and emotions to process her experiences. Using coloring books to calm her mind, along with more traditional healing modalities, Karlee is addressing her anxiety, depression, and traumatic history. Her healing journey has led her to become involved in her community in a vulnerable and impactful way.

Karlee is a connector and community leader who strives to bring light to the lives of everyone she meets. She is a friend, daughter, lover, CrossFit coach and marketing professional. But- there’s more to her than what you see at surface value. After reading back on a journal entry from 2020, she made a choice to open up about the past 9 years of her life; battling mental health conditions, her experiences, her continuous healing and how far she has come 2012.

Recently, she completed a Mental Health First Aid Certification where she gained a deeper understanding into having conversations around mental health and connecting others with the proper resources. Karlee’s goal is to continue educating others and be a part in breaking the stigma around mental health. After all, no one is alone.