On this week's episode of The Silence the Shame Podcast, our host, L.ife, sits down with two of our Silence the Shame University (STSU) members, Ava Makombe and Christian Scott, to discuss their experiences with navigating college and life as a young adult. During this conversation, both students share how their collective experiences have brought them closer to their peers and that everyone is struggling with something at any given moment.

Some noteworthy “gems” from this episode:

1. People are really good at hiding their struggles, so sometimes it feels like you are the only person going through things in life. In reality, everyone is struggling with something and that is when you have to be okay with being vulnerable enough to share your story and ask people how they are really doing.

2. It is okay is your journey looks different from your parents. You and your parents have to come to an understanding that just because I am navigating life differently than you did, doesn't mean I am doing it wrong.

3. A safe space means finding the right support system for you.

The Silence the Shame University (STSU) program is a mental health college ambassador initiative designed to provide students with access to behavioral health resources and foster social connections within campus and community settings to enhance academic success. Interested in becoming a member? Visit our website bit.ly/STSUwebpage

If you or you know someone experiencing a mental health crisis, please dial 9-8-8 to connect with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or text “SILENCE” to 707070.

Video and Audio Production by Spellz Productions.