Trigger warning: This episode contains brief references to anxiety, depression & PTSD.
This first episode introduces you to the women behind They Never Taught Us This - Alexandra and Sophia - two best friends who share their story, get open about their journey with mental health, and struggles with adulting.
Find us at @theynevertaughtusthis. Get to know the hosts @alexandraemmamiller and @sophiaccevans. Music by @lilaphra. Logo and branding by @sugarbranded. Podcast editing and show notes by @sassysnowflakesayshi.
In this episode, we discuss:
1:26 An introduction to the They Never Taught Us This!
2:42 What has made you 'they never taught us this' this week? (TW: Reference to anxiety and OCD)
9:26 The origin story of Sophia & Alexandra
14:05 Sophias Mental Health Story (TW: Grief, anxiety & depression)
23:57 Alexandra's Story (TW: Grief)
28:00 Emotionally abusive relationships (TW: emotional abuse, sexual assault & PTSD)
34:31 We hoped you liked the first episode!
Mental health references and resources:
2:42: OCD information and resources from OCD UK
14:05: Grief resources from Mind UK,
Anxiety resources from Anxiety UK,
Information about clinical depression the NHS UK
29:31: For help with sexual assault go to Rape Crisis
For help with domestic abuse from coercion, physical, mental, financial, harassment, stalking - online & offline go to Women's Aid.
For help with a crisis, triggers, education, resources & helping someone you know go toMe Too.
General mental health resources:
A list of mental health charities & support services in the UK.
A list of mental health charities & support services in Ireland.
A list of mental health charities & support services in Australia.
Click here for a list of mental health charities & support services in the USA.
