Ok, here we open up a big old can of worms, one i know all too many people share in common with me, navigating our mental health.

In this episode, i talk about the beginning of learning i had developed an anxiety and panic disorder that went on to lower me to the pits of hell and back again. Going through one of the worst years of my life and coming out with a mission to reclaim myself in an honest, messy and raw way. I'm learning to make friends with my anxiety and panic and to accept it as only one layer in my many beautiful layers as a perfectly imperfect human.

I hope it makes you feel less alone as we all collectively navigate life's waves of struggle and triumph.

If you or someone you love is experiencing mental health difficulties.

You can reach free mental health phone support and advice at BeyondBlue (1300 22 4636) or Lifeline Australia (13 11 14)

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Welcome to the first episode of Slow Running a podcast by mother, creative and full time jeweller April Louise. In this first episode i talk about this crazy idea to start a podcast, the history behind my small business Yang Jewellery, the birth of my first child and how it went a little pear shaped, a global pandemic (soz for the reminder) and hopeful new beginnings. Grab a cuppa and tune in.