For the first part of a 6 episode series, we start off Eating Disorder Awareness Month talking with Amanda and Christina about their organization, Body Empowerment Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2021 to help empower youth to find body acceptance and self-worth. They lead educational workshops for college, middle school, and high school students about body image and self-esteem in order to decrease eating disorder risk. Students leave their program with a new appreciation for themselves, a transformed idea of what it means to be healthy, acceptance of their bodies, and the courage to advocate for themselves and others.

The Body Empowerment Project on Instagram: @body_empowerment_project

Website: https://www.bodyempowerment.net/

The YANApodcast:

Instagram: @the_yanapodcast 

Website: www.theyanapodcastwithnamiphilly.wordpress.com

New episodes every Tuesday!

NAMI PHILLY:

Instagram: @NAMIPhiladelphia or @namiphilly_ETS

Website: www.namiphilly.org 

NAMI Philadelphia Warmline: 267.687.4381

CRISIS RESOURCES:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line: Text "NAMI" to 741741

Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Intervention Hotline (215) 686-4420

National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Help Line (CALL OR TEXT) (800) 931-2237

SAMHSA: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Part 2 of Rose McKeen's story picks up right where we left off last week! Rose is a Senior at Sanborn Regional High school and also Miss Manchester NH! She spends her time dancing and volunteering her time to help NEDA (National Eating Disorder Association) raise money and awareness for people with eating disorders.

ROSE ON INSTAGRAM: @rosemckeen_ or @missmanchesternh

The YANApodcast:

Instagram: @the_yanapodcast 

Website: www.theyanapodcastwithnamiphilly.wordpress.com

New episodes every Tuesday!

NAMI PHILLY:

Instagram: @NAMIPhiladelphia or @namiphilly_ETS

Website: www.namiphilly.org 

NAMI Philadelphia Warmline: 267.687.4381

CRISIS RESOURCES:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line: Text "NAMI" to 741741

Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Intervention Hotline (215) 686-4420

National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Help Line (CALL OR TEXT) (800) 931-2237

SAMHSA: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

For the first episode of Season 3 of The YANApodcast, we welcome special guest Rose McKeen! Rose is a Senior at Sanborn Regional High school and also Miss Manchester NH! She spends her time dancing and volunteering her time to help NEDA (National Eating Disorder Association) raise money and awareness for people with eating disorders. 

ROSE ON INSTAGRAM: @rosemckeen_ or @missmanchesternh

The YANApodcast:

Instagram: @the_yanapodcast 

Website: www.theyanapodcastwithnamiphilly.wordpress.com

New episodes every Tuesday!

NAMI PHILLY:

Instagram: @NAMIPhiladelphia or @namiphilly_ETS

Website: www.namiphilly.org 

NAMI Philadelphia Warmline: 267.687.4381

CRISIS RESOURCES:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line: Text "NAMI" to 741741

Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Intervention Hotline (215) 686-4420

National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Help Line (CALL OR TEXT) (800) 931-2237

SAMHSA: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Part 2 of Lindsay Meehan Mayo's story! Lindsay is a Philly native and an open book when it comes to mental health and mental health advocacy. Lindsay brings lived experience to the table, as she's had her own battles and she's seen loved ones fight, too. Lindsay has struggled with various mental health challenges including OCD, anxiety/depression, and an eating disorder. But, with those battles, Lindsay found hope and chose a path of recovery. She recently celebrated her 5 year anniversary in ED recovery!

Until 2020, Lindsay was a pastry chef in Philadelphia. When the pandemic hit, bringing the restaurant industry to a halt, Lindsay took the opportunity to leap into a new career path; she had been contemplating this for a long time. With volunteer hours in the eating disorder recovery world, stability in her own mental health journey, and a lot of passion, Lindsay was welcomed into the mental health field with open arms. Fast forward through some interviews and class and training: She is now Lead Certified Peer Support Specialist on the Peer Support Warmline with Access Service Mont Co. In this role, Lindsay strives to give back to a community who experiences things that aren't always talked about or supported by others, a vulnerable community. She strives to build mutually empowered relationships with communities that want a helping hand with their mental health. Though daunting, changing careers in her 30s has proven to be incredibly fulfilling to Lindsay's life as a whole!

Outside of her CPS role, Lindsay finds joy at home with her spouse, and their 2 bunnies, and with her family and friends. Lindsay shares her creativity through painting and online community. And, she finds peace and happiness in outdoor adventures.

LINDSAY:

Instagram: @lammy2711 and @honeyhatcomp (her art page)

Peer Support & Teen Talk Lines:

Instagram: @peersupportandteentalklines

- Montgomery County 1-9p Adults: Call 855-715-8255, Text 267-225-7785 Teens: Text 215-703-8411

- Chester County 3-7p Teens: Text 484-362-9515

The YANApodcast:

Instagram: @the_yanapodcast 

Website: www.theyanapodcastwithnamiphilly.wordpress.com

New episodes every Tuesday!

NAMI Philly:

Instagram: @NAMIPhiladelphia or @namiphilly_ETS

Website: www.namiphilly.org 

NAMI Philadelphia Warmline: 267.687.4381

CRISIS RESOURCES:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line: Text "NAMI" to 741741

Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Intervention Hotline (215) 686-4420

National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Help Line (CALL OR TEXT) (800) 931-2237

SAMHSA: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Lindsay Meehan Mayo is a Philly native and an open book when it comes to mental health and mental health advocacy. Lindsay brings lived experience to the table, as she's had her own battles and she's seen loved ones fight, too. Lindsay has struggled with various mental health challenges including OCD, anxiety/depression, and an eating disorder. But, with those battles, Lindsay found hope and chose a path of recovery. She recently celebrated her 5 year anniversary in ED recovery!

Until 2020, Lindsay was a pastry chef in Philadelphia. When the pandemic hit, bringing the restaurant industry to a halt, Lindsay took the opportunity to leap into a new career path; she had been contemplating this for a long time. With volunteer hours in the eating disorder recovery world, stability in her own mental health journey, and a lot of passion, Lindsay was welcomed into the mental health field with open arms. Fast forward through some interviews and class and training: She is now Lead Certified Peer Support Specialist on the Peer Support Warmline with Access Service Mont Co. In this role, Lindsay strives to give back to a community who experiences things that aren't always talked about or supported by others, a vulnerable community. She strives to build mutually empowered relationships with communities that want a helping hand with their mental health. Though daunting, changing careers in her 30s has proven to be incredibly fulfilling to Lindsay's life as a whole!

Outside of her CPS role, Lindsay finds joy at home with her spouse, and their 2 bunnies, and with her family and friends. Lindsay shares her creativity through painting and online community. And, she finds peace and happiness in outdoor adventures.

LINDSAY: 

Instagram: @lammy2711 and @honeyhatcomp (her art page)

Peer Support & Teen Talk Lines: 

Access Services Instagram: @peersupportandteentalklines

- Montgomery County 1-9p Daily

- Chester County 3-7p Daily

The YANApodcast:

Instagram: @the_yanapodcast 

Website: www.theyanapodcastwithnamiphilly.wordpress.com

New episodes every Tuesday!

NAMI Philly:

Instagram: @NAMIPhiladelphia or @namiphilly_ETS

Website: www.namiphilly.org 

NAMI Philadelphia Warmline: 267.687.4381

CRISIS RESOURCES:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line: Text "NAMI" to 741741

Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Intervention Hotline (215) 686-4420

National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Help Line (CALL OR TEXT) (800) 931-2237

SAMHSA: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Part 2 of Kim Sands' story! Kim Sands is a comedy show producer in New York City! She is also executive producer of bear the film, a film that depicts depression as a bear for kids. Additionally, Kim is a huge mental health advocate and uses her social media platform to spread mental health awareness and share her story of her own journey with mental health, hospitalization and surviving suicide loss.

Instagram: @agirlwiththreedogs & @bear.the.film

The YANApodcast:

Instagram: @the_yanapodcast 

Website: www.theyanapodcastwithnamiphilly.wordpress.com

New episodes every Tuesday!

NAMI Philly:

Instagram: @NAMIPhiladelphia or @namiphilly_ETS

Website: www.namiphilly.org 

NAMI Philadelphia Warmline: 267.687.4381

CRISIS RESOURCES:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line is a free, 24/7 support for those in any type of crisis. If you text, “NAMI” to 741741 from anywhere in the United States you will be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor.

Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Intervention Hotline (215) 686-4420

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration): 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - available 24/7 to help those suffering from addiction find immediate help.

Kim Sands is a comedy show producer in New York City! She is also executive producer of bear the film, a film that depicts depression as a bear for kids. Additionally, Kim is a huge mental health advocate and uses her social media platform to spread mental health awareness and share her story of her own journey with mental health, hospitalization and surviving suicide loss. 

Instagram: @agirlwiththreedogs & @bear.the.film

The YANApodcast:

Instagram: @the_yanapodcast 

Website: www.theyanapodcastwithnamiphilly.wordpress.com

New episodes every Tuesday!

NAMI Philly:

Instagram: @NAMIPhiladelphia or @namiphilly_ETS

Website: www.namiphilly.org 

NAMI Philadelphia Warmline: 267.687.4381 OPTION 1

CRISIS RESOURCES:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line is a free, 24/7 support for those in any type of crisis. If you text, “NAMI” to 741741 from anywhere in the United States you will be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor.

Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Intervention Hotline (215) 686-4420

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration): 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - available 24/7 to help those suffering from addiction find immediate help.

Part 2 of AmandaGrace's story - continued from last week! AmandaGrace Krier is a 23 year old mental health professional and suicide loss survivor, currently in recovery living with mental illness. Her passion for youth began as an NAMI Ending The Silence Presenter speaking on the loss of her cousin Sean to suicide and personal journey of recovery with mental illness. She is a 2020 grad from CCP with a degree in Behavioral Health and Human Services and currently supports the teens of Montgomery and Chester County PA in her new roll as Lead Peer Specialist of Teen Talk Lines. AmandaGrace is very excited to join The YanaPodcast in telling her story, help listeners better understand how to support teens in their lives who may be struggling and know that there is #NoShameInBrainPain

Instagram: @amandagracekrier @peersupportandteentalklines

Facebook: @peersupportandteentalklines

The YANApodcast:

Instagram: @the_yanapodcast 

Website: www.theyanapodcastwithnamiphilly.wordpress.com

New episodes every Tuesday!

NAMI Philly:

Instagram: @NAMIPhiladelphia or @namiphilly_ETS

Website: www.namiphilly.org 

NAMI Philadelphia Warmline: 267.687.4381 OPTION 1

CRISIS RESOURCES:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line is a free, 24/7 support for those in any type of crisis. If you text, “NAMI” to 741741 from anywhere in the United States you will be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor.

Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Intervention Hotline (215) 686-4420

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration): 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - available 24/7 to help those suffering from addiction find immediate help.

AmandaGrace Krier is a 23 year old mental health professional and suicide loss survivor, currently in recovery living with mental illness. Her passion for youth began as an NAMI Ending The Silence Presenter speaking on the loss of her cousin Sean to suicide and personal journey of recovery with mental illness. She is a 2020 grad from CCP with a degree in Behavioral Health and Human Services and currently supports the teens of Montgomery and Chester County PA in her new roll as Lead Peer Specialist of Teen Talk Lines. AmandaGrace is very excited to join The YanaPodcast in telling her story, help listeners better understand how to support teens in their lives who may be struggling and know that there is #NoShameInBrainPain

Instagram: @amandagracekrier @peersupportandteentalklines

Facebook: @peersupportandteentalklines

The YANApodcast:

Instagram: @the_yanapodcast 

Website: www.theyanapodcastwithnamiphilly.wordpress.com

New episodes every Tuesday!

NAMI Philly:

Instagram: @NAMIPhiladelphia or @namiphilly_ETS

Website: www.namiphilly.org 

NAMI Philadelphia Warmline: 267.687.4381 OPTION 1

CRISIS RESOURCES:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line is a free, 24/7 support for those in any type of crisis. If you text, “NAMI” to 741741 from anywhere in the United States you will be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor.

Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Intervention Hotline (215) 686-4420

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration): 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - available 24/7 to help those suffering from addiction find immediate help.

Part 2 of Sean's story! Sean Hyatt has been a major advocate for mental health for most of his life. He lost his father at eight years old by suicide. At first, he heard about NAMI when his mother would attend support groups for grief and loss of a loved one. For the past four months, he has had the pleasure of being President of NAMI Drexel on NAMI on Campus. He loves the role as President and there are five other board members are part in planning events and meetings for the organization as well. In addition, he is an active member of NAMI Philly as a Peer Facilitator of an LGBTQIA+ support group for 18+ years old individuals. His current major at Drexel University is Psychology with a minor in Psych Rehab.

Recently, he just finished his internship at Belmont Behavioral Health Hospital for seven months as an Academic Behavioral Health Associate or also known as a Tech. Some of the responsibilities as tech (min. 32 hours per week) included leading community meetings/groups, take vitals for all the patients, and utilize therapeutic techniques to patients at a behavioral health hospital also known as a mental health hospital. He looks to inspire others by being part of this podcast by telling his story and give useful life lessons to listeners and viewers.

IG Handles -

Personal : @shyatt98

NAMI on Campus at Drexel : @namidragons

Email: [email protected]

LGBTQIA+ Support Group for 18+ Young Adults : Fridays at 12 PM through NAMI Philly

The YANApodcast:

Instagram: @the_yanapodcast 

Website: www.theyanapodcastwithnamiphilly.wordpress.com

New episodes every Tuesday!

NAMI Philly:

Instagram: @NAMIPhiladelphia or @namiphilly_ETS

Website: www.namiphilly.org 

NAMI Philadelphia Warmline: 267.687.4381 OPTION 1

CRISIS RESOURCES:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line is a free, 24/7 support for those in any type of crisis. If you text, “NAMI” to 741741 from anywhere in the United States you will be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor.

Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Intervention Hotline (215) 686-4420

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration): 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - available 24/7 to help those suffering from addiction find immediate help.