Kindness saves lives, and it is something that we are all capable of and in need of. Born This Way Foundation has developed various youth-led programs aimed at making kindness cool, validating the emotions of young people, and eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health.

According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, 22% of males and 17% of females used illegal drugs or misused prescription drugs within the last year. Since 1999, drug overdoses have killed almost 1 million individuals in the United States.

Do you know that moment when out of the blue, you feel overwhelmed by panic, and your heart starts beating out of your chest, your breaths get shallow, and it feels all-consuming? Yeah, I’ve been there, the debilitating physical symptoms of a panic attack. But did you know that you can help regain control of a panic attack by stimulating your vagus nerve?

The most powerful tool that you have is your voice. And your ability to use your voice to share your stories, open up about breaks in the system and continue to move toward a stronger tomorrow is a superpower.

Take a moment and reflect on the relationship you have with yourself. Do you feel connected to or disconnected from yourself? How do you connect with your inner self?

It has been estimated that approximately 2.5 million individuals pass away in the United States every year. With the 2.5 million lives lost, each leaves behind an average of five grieving individuals. Grief is a regular response to loss or drastic changes in one’s life, but the journey of grief looks different for everyone.

Did you know that what you put in, on, and around your body plays a HUGE role in how you feel? Incorporating some holistic practices into your daily life can help combat the environmental toxins and influences that we are all vulnerable to.

How often do you find yourself scrolling endlessly on social media comparing yourself or your life to others? I’ll be honest, I find myself scrolling in the middle of the night fueling my insecurities. Social media offers a lot of benefits from connection to brand building, however, without intentional use, social media may have some negative impacts on our mental health.  

Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, I am your host Francesca Reicherter and today I am joined by actress and host of Confessions of A Wanna Be It Girl, Marley Freygang. Through her podcast, Marley helps you to filter out the bs we see in the world, both online and offline so that you can clear your mentality and become your own it girl. 

Join us as Marley dives deep into the importance of being mindful and intentional with your social media usage. 

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