Sunflower Living

"Letting go exposes the lie"

Linky and Abile delve into the specific challenges that accompany letting go, sharing their experiences of letting go of relationships and expectations, embracing the process, and the beauty that comes with taking the courageous step to let go of anything that no longer serves you. 

Ever felt like you're in the middle of the mess and there just doesn't seem to be a way out? We often expect to fix the problem or challenge as quickly as it arrives but life in reality doesn't always work out that way. 

Bombarded by "New Year, New You" messaging, in their premiere episode for 2022, Linky and Abile discuss throwing out the resolutions playbook, and share why they've opted for tackling 1% of their goals and intentions. 

They also explore failure and the craze of 5am workouts. What's your take on new beginnings and the emotions that come with it? 

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“Just ask for help" is often easier said than done. In this episode, Abile and Linky discuss the nuances of asking for help, and why it's important to reach out even if it's difficult to ask for help.

They also cover how difficult it can be to receive that help, especially when you’ve had bad experiences with people wanting that assistance to be reciprocated. Lastly, they touch on the duality of weakness, the importance of reaching out to your community and trying again after rejection.

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South Africa:

https://www.opencounseling.com/hotlines-za

USA:

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help 

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In part 2 of the series, Linky steps up to the mic to discuss her journey with mental health. She shares keen insights into how voiceless someone can feel when trying to find the right diagnosis, as well as the bravery of always asking questions, even when it might not feel appropriate.

She shares her struggle with the medication and the need for us to persevere no matter how inconvenient it may feel. She reminds us to be gentle with ourselves as we navigate the difficulties that come with suffering from a mental illness. 

Linky goes on to also talk about the prevailing ignorance that still exists around mental health and how we can all be advocates, while not all being sufferers.

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Clinical Psychologist in community service, Romi, joins us on Sunflower Living this week. Romi shares her experience of the need for greater community engagement and awareness of the resources needed in the mental health space. 

We discuss the difference between failure and discovering what it is you don’t want for your life, collaborative psychological help and how that can be achieved despite several external factors that can’t be controlled.  She also offered a different perspective on our Toolbox and how we can start by using what we’ve got. 

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Social media is a part of all our lives. With that in mind, Abile and Linky are diving into social media: How it affects your mental health, perceptions of yourself and your presentation of yourself. The ladies of Sunflower Living pod HQ also talk about the value of putting your mental health first by switching off your phone and not engaging in the comments! 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! In this episode, Linky and Abi talk about the importance of having this month as chronic mental health sufferers, the nuances of the mental health space and the information and understanding it brings. We continue to be a voice in ending the stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness.