Tune in as Meaghan gives us an eye-opening look into her life with Bipolar Disorder. She has tried a handful of doctors and drugs on her long journey to where she is today. From living in the Psych ward to dealing with sexual assault abroad, Meaghan and Shelby discuss it all...

 

Full episode covers:⁠     

Bipolar Disorder

Sexual Assault

Living in the Psych Ward

Drug Abuse ⁠

 

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Alysha had a rough relationship with her brother that brought her anxiety to its worst, but over the past few years she has been getting herself back under control and starting to rebuild the bond they once had. Following this she has struggled with depression, suddenly being dumped, and one of her worst breakdowns yet. After the breakdown she had a psychic reading done but couldn't tell if it was for better or worse. So she tried to get another reading done but the universe was telling her no. We touch on what she found most helpful getting back on track which includes diet and change of environment. But the latest problem has been her severe migraines. She found diet to really help with these but botox has been her saviour, injections a couple times a year relieves all of her pain. But is it a good long term solution...

Jaymie has been experiencing dissociative episodes for as long as he can remember but it wasn't until the turn of a recent event that he really started to dig in. He shares what he has been uncovering from his past that's been fuelling these events including physical / sexual abuse as a child. This has sparked a serious yet curious approach to revealing and healing. Jaymie is a resilient and powerful young man who will leave you inspired to take control of your own life.

He encourages any questions you might have so reach out to him or us!

Dylan Shares his experience from the first time he can remember suffering from anxiety and the road to where he is now. This is a deep dive into some of the major struggles of anxiety. On top of everything he was already going through sadly his mother passed away. Dylan is very open and doesn't hold back any words in this compelling journey to find the "cure" as some may call it. 

 

Don't worry this won't be last time you hear from Dylan.

Tyler shares his experience growing up in a low income family and what he did to create a life of his own. It wasn't often his parents could afford food which left them in the hands of the food bank. If you've ever donated to the food bank before you already know its only packaged goods and no fresh food. Tyler describes how this food affected his physical and mental health over the years. During his fight for food he had to figure out his own way to collect an income. By the end of grade 9 he was making more money than both his parents by running computer bots in online video games and selling the gold for real money. His computer skills only grew from here. 2 years later he was booking client meetings after school and building websites for all sorts of people and business's. Tyler has ran a few different business's of his own now and shares where he is going with his latest.

This is a story you don't want to miss.

Kevin decided to pack up his things and move across the country after finishing his biology degree at Brock University in St. Catherines, Ontario. He shares the experience of making his way to the west coast, finding a job, a home, and starting his first cricket farm. But this was just the beginning for Kevin. Listen to find out where he is off to now.

Sometimes all you need is a little change and the universe will do the rest.