We often talk about bullying as something that happens on the playground or in school hallways — but what happens when the first bully you ever met lives under your own roof?

In this deeply honest and emotional episode of Let’s Talk Mental Health, we open the conversation on a topic many people never speak about: bullying that begins within the family. The host shares a raw and personal reflection on her own upbringing — including what she believes her mother endured at the hands of her mother (host's grandmother).

Our panelists join the discussion with their experiences, offering multiple perspectives on how bullying at home shapes identity, trust, self-worth, and mental health well into adulthood. Some stories are hard to hear — and one was so deeply sensitive that it has been removed from this replay out of respect for the survivor — but the conversation remains honest, powerful, and necessary.

💬 In this episode, we explore:

• How bullying within families often hides behind “discipline” or “tough love”
• The ripple effects of generational trauma and how cycles repeat
• Why early emotional abuse is often minimized — and how that impacts healing
• The lifelong struggle with self-esteem, trust, and boundaries that begins in childhood

This is not an easy conversation, but it’s an important one — because healing begins the moment we name what happened and refuse to carry it into the next generation.

This episode contains candid discussions of childhood bullying, emotional abuse, and generational trauma. Listener discretion is advised, and support resources are available below if you need them.

📞 U.S. & Canada: Dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7, free, and confidential)
📞 U.K. & ROI: Samaritans at 116 123 or www.samaritans.org
📞 Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14 or www.lifeline.org.au

If this conversation resonates with your story, know that you’re not alone. Subscribe, share, and join us every week for Let’s Talk Mental Health, where we bring light to the experiences too often left in the dark — and create space for healing, hope, and honest conversations.

What happens after recovery — when the dust settles and real life begins again? In this raw and honest conversation, we dive deep into the often-overlooked side of healing: the mental health challenges that come with breaking stigma, setting boundaries, and repairing relationships after addiction.

From the pressure to “just be better” to the complicated feelings of reconnection, this episode explores the realities of rebuilding trust — with yourself and with others — while staying committed to your growth. We talk about why some relationships thrive post-recovery while others fade, how to protect your peace without shutting people out, and the power of choosing yourself even when others don’t understand.

If you’ve ever struggled with guilt, shame, or fear about what comes next in your healing journey, this conversation is for you. It’s real talk about second chances, self-worth, and the hard but hopeful work of becoming who you were always meant to be.

💬 In this episode, we discuss:

• The heavy weight of stigma and how to push back against it
• Setting and enforcing boundaries — even with people you love
• What healthy reconnection looks like after addiction

This pop-up live turned into an open and honest conversation covering a wide range of mental health and recovery topics. We dive into the realities of narcissistic abuse, what it means to set healthy boundaries, and how to recognize toxic dynamics in our lives. We also touch on borderline personality disorder, different recovery styles, and the importance of meeting people where they are.

Andrew Kase joins to share his perspective on medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and we expand the discussion to include addiction modalities, process addictions, and the many paths people take toward healing.

There’s no script here—just raw discussion, different viewpoints, and the kind of dialogue that makes space for growth and understanding.

Think you know the truth about mental health? In this episode, I break down some of the most common myths that keep us stuck in stigma and silence. From the idea that therapy is only for “crazy” people, to the belief that mental illness is a sign of weakness, we unpack where these myths come from, why they’re harmful, and what the facts really say.

This conversation is for anyone who’s ever questioned their own struggles, worried about judgment, or wanted to support the people around them better. Let’s set the record straight and start talking honestly about mental health.

Step into the conversation no one else is having: the rise of AI psychosis. In this podcast, I unpack the ways artificial intelligence is shaping our minds, behavior, and society—sometimes in unsettling ways. Each episode features replays from my TikTok Live discussions, where I dive deep into the blurred lines between human psychology and machine learning. Expect raw, unfiltered takes, thought-provoking dialogue, and a community willing to explore the shadow side of technology. If you’ve ever wondered whether AI is changing the way we think—or feared what happens when it does—you’re in the right place.

We’ve all heard it—“just stay positive,” “good vibes only,” “it could be worse.” But when positivity dismisses real struggles, it becomes toxic. In this open panel discussion, we dive deep into how toxic positivity shows up in everyday life, why it’s harmful to mental health, and what healthier support really looks like. Honest voices. Real stories. No sugar-coating.

🎙️ Tune in to this raw and authentic conversation where we unpack the difference between encouragement and invalidation—and explore how to create space for both positivity and pain.

Last night on TikTok Live, I hosted my very first Let’s Talk Mental Health panel — an open, honest conversation about mental health from multiple perspectives. Alongside fellow hosts and guests, we explored what mental health really means, busted common myths, shared personal challenges, and dove into hot topics like stigma, therapy, medication, self-care, and men’s mental health.We also brought the audience into the discussion with a quickfire Q&A, and closed with powerful takeaways and resources for anyone who might be struggling. This panel was all about connection, education, and breaking the silence around mental health.