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On this episode we are speaking with Eliza Blue about the art of sourdough bread. Eliza is a folk musician, writer, and rancher residing in one of the most remote counties in the contiguous United States, Perkins County, South Dakota. Listen to learn how we can co-evolve with bread and how bread connects us to our ancestors.

Check out the recipe, show notes, and more on ?our website.

Summary

In this conversation, Bill Lundgren and Penn Street discuss mental health issues for women with blindness. They touch on topics such as the Me Too movement, barriers faced by women with disabilities, the lack of accessibility in treatment programs, and the high rates of substance abuse among women with blindness. Penn shares her personal experiences of abuse, addiction, and recovery, highlighting the importance of a supportive network and access to appropriate resources. The conversation explores various themes related to mental health, gender stereotypes, body image, and the need for representation and support for individuals with disabilities. The guests discuss the stigma surrounding mental health issues, particularly for women, and the importance of seeking help and support. They also touch on the societal pressure on women to conform to certain beauty standards and the double standards between men and women when it comes to aging. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the need for more visibility and representation of individuals with disabilities in various fields, including therapy and counseling.

Takeaways

The Me Too movement provided a platform for women to discuss mental health issues, but more needs to be done to sustain the conversation.

Women with disabilities, including blindness, face additional barriers and are more likely to experience sexual assault.

Treatment programs and healthcare providers need to be more accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities.

Women with blindness are three times more likely to have a substance abuse problem, often as a coping mechanism for trauma.

A supportive network and access to appropriate resources are crucial for women with blindness to navigate mental health challenges and recovery. There is a stigma surrounding mental health issues, particularly for women, and it is important to seek help and support.

Societal pressure on women to conform to beauty standards can have a negative impact on body image and self-esteem.

There are double standards between men and women when it comes to aging, with men often being seen as more attractive as they get older.

There is a need for more visibility and representation of individuals with disabilities in various fields, including therapy and counseling.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Announcements

02:32 The Me Too Movement and Mental Health for Women with Blindness

06:13 Barriers Faced by Women with Disabilities in Mental Health

11:56 The High Rates of Substance Abuse Among Women with Blindness

13:27 The Importance of Accessibility in Treatment Programs

25:38 Breaking the Stigma: Seeking Help for Mental Health

28:17 The Pressure of Beauty Standards on Women

34:55 Double Standards: Aging and Attractiveness

39:19 The Importance of Representation and Support for Individuals with Disabilities

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