The Big Silence

We recently held the launch event for The Big Silence in Austin, Texas and it was incredible from start to finish. Since the podcast listeners are our OG supporters, I wanted to make sure you were included in all of the festivities.  In this episode you’re going to hear from our mental health panel and join in on some powerful live music performances by James Nicholas Kinney, the artist responsible for our amazing theme song, Dylan Dunlap, and Shivarasa. I hope it feels like you were all there with us, because you certainly were in spirit!

Thank you so much to our launch event partners: Scruggs Group, Altwell, ZenWTR, Lifeway, and Tone It Up!

Resources:

• The Big Silence YouTube Channel
• Pre-Order: The Big Silence by Karena Dawn
• Listen to James Nicholas Kinney
• Listen to Dylan Dunlap
• Listen to Shivarasa

Donate to The Big Silence thebigsilence.com/donate to be a part of the movement to break the silence and make noise with us!



“The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.

Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein.

The Big Silence is produced and published by Crate Media.

Gabby Bernstein is on a mission to transform lives around the world – starting with her own. Best-selling author of nine books, including her newest title, Happy Days, Gabby is bringing a higher level of consciousness to the world every day. In this episode, she outlines her own journey out of darkness, the trauma she’s experienced and how she moved through it, and her experience with postpartum depression. We also talk about removing the stigma around prescription drugs and breaking free from patterns. Tune in to soak in all the light you’ve come to expect from this shining star of our community.

Resources:

• Learn more: gabbybernstein.com
• Read: Happy Days
• Listen: Dear Gabby
• Instagram: @gabbybernstein

Donate to The Big Silence thebigsilence.com/donate to be a part of the movement to break the silence and make noise with us!



“The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.

Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein.

The Big Silence is produced and published by Crate Media.

Samson Odusanya is a coach, a healer, and an empowerment guide based out of Austin, Texas. He believes his purpose is to support people and guide them to remember their own power and lead them back to themselves. He does this through holistic modalities, nutritious meals, fitness training, and mindset coaching. We discuss breathwork as a way to support our body’s nervous system and release trapped emotions – you know, the ones we never talk about (but probably should!) – and unpack how he got into his own healing journey before taking on the task of helping others.

Resources:

• Follow Samson on Instagram: @samsons_strength

Donate to The Big Silence thebigsilence.com/donate to be a part of the movement to break the silence and make noise with us!



“The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.

Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein.

The Big Silence is produced and published by Crate Media.

Bobby Goldstein is a real estate investor, lover of Pomeranians, executive handyman, and my husband. He’s here to talk about how we can best support loved ones as they go through their mental health journey, offering an outside perspective as he was introduced to my mom’s mental health struggles. He shares his experience of learning to accept, love, and care for my mother after we got married, the resources and support he received to help him, and the biggest lessons he’s learned as part of his journey.

Resources:

• nami.org
• Preorder Karena Dawn’s book The Big Silence: A Daughter’s Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing
• If you or anyone you know is dealing with thoughts of suicide, text “HERO” to 741-741 to reach The Big Silence Crisis Text Line.

Donate to The Big Silence thebigsilence.com/donate to be a part of the movement to break the silence and make noise with us!



“The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.

Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein.

The Big Silence is produced and published by Crate Media.

Ashley Greene-Khoury and Olivia Khoury are the co-CEOs of Hummingway, a brand that, like The Big Silence, is tackling its own taboo topic: periods. Ashley is an actress, artist, and model who, when faced with her own period pain, turned to her family for support since information relevant to half of the human population was surprisingly scarce. Together with her sister-in-law Olivia, she set out to find a better way of finding hormonal harmony. We talk about the role of the menstrual cycle in our mental health, managing your mental wellbeing while balancing a career and a business, and the different resources available for seeking help. Whether you experience period pain or not, this conversation shines a light on the dangers of keeping difficult topics in the dark.

Resources:

• ourhummingway.com
• Read: The Regular
• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. 
• Follow Ashley on Instagram: @ashleygreene
• Follow Olivia on Instagram: @livkhoury
• Follow Hummingway on Instagram: @ourhummingway

Donate to The Big Silence thebigsilence.com/donate to be a part of the movement to break the silence and make noise with us!



“The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.

Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein.



The Big Silence is produced and published by Crate Media.

Welcome to the first episode of The Big Silence! I’m your host, Karena Dawn, a mental health advocate, wellness entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of the women’s fitness community Tone It Up. I’m also the founder of The Big Silence Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources and support to anyone impacted by mental illness, as well as removing the stigma around speaking up about it.

What is The Big Silence? It’s the conversation we’re too afraid to have: caring and supporting others dealing with mental health conditions, anxiety, eating disorders, depression, suicidal ideations, and more. I’m laying out why this mission means so much to me, from my childhood growing up under a mother with mental health issues, to how I learned to escape from and avoid my own problems. If you’re struggling with mental health issues in your life, know that you are not alone, it’s OK to not be OK, and you don’t have to be silent anymore.

If you or anyone you know is dealing with thoughts of suicide, text “HERO” to 741-741 to reach The Big Silence Crisis Line.

Resources:

• Pre-Order: The Big Silence: A Daughter's Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing by Karena Dawn

Donate to The Big Silence thebigsilence.com/donate to be a part of the movement to break the silence and make noise with us!



“The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.

Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein.

Produced by Crate Media.

Where there is darkness, there is an immense opportunity for light.

The Big Silence aims to normalize conversations around mental health and empower people to turn their challenges into triumphs. Hosted by Karena Dawn – mental health advocate, wellness entrepreneur, co-founder of Tone It Up, and New York Times bestselling author – The Big Silence is creating a safe space to share our story, and for you to share yours.

Like so many, Karena has experienced profound grief and trauma. Growing up with a mother diagnosed with paranoid-schizophrenia, her childhood was filled with traumatic experiences that resulted in repressed emotions of guilt, shame, depression, and eventually, a suicide attempt. Though filled with this darkness, Karena was able to find deep joy. And with The Big Silence, she's creating a space for you to find that joy, too.

This podcast will feature in-depth conversations with psychologists, spiritual leaders, public figures, friends, and anyone who has been impacted by a mental health condition – either themselves, or through a family member or a friend.

Suffering in silence only reinforces the stigma behind mental health issues and builds boundaries that prevent healing. Wherever you are, whatever you're going through, you have a spark of greatness inside of you.

No more embarrassment, no more shame, only healing.

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A non-profit 501(c)3, The Big Silence Foundation provides resources and support to anyone directly or indirectly impacted by mental illness.

'The Big Silence' theme song was written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.

Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein.