To Write Love on Her Arms

In this episode, host Chad Moses is joined by writer and mental health advocate Jamie Agresta to continue the #WorthLivingFor conversation. Together, they explore the topic of suicidal ideation and finding purpose even in the heavy moments. Jamie speaks candidly about her firsthand experience with suicidal ideation, where she's found hope along the way, and what she would say to someone who finds themselves in the dark headspace of struggling with intrusive thoughts.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Find out how you can be part of the Worth Living For campaign by visiting worthlivingfor.com.

To purchase your World Suicide Prevention Day 2020 Pack, visit store.twloha.com.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

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Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing [email protected].

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

Read Jamie's words at twloha.com/blog/author/jamie-agresta.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

In this episode, TWLOHA Director of Outreach Chad Moses and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Denny Kolsch continue the #WorthLivingFor conversation by teaming up to address your questions about mental healthcare, how we can make resources more accessible, and the process of finding a counselor that's the best match for you. Far too often, when people seek out professional help, they're met with hurdles and challenges like affordability, geographical access, privacy and safety, and even not knowing what's available to them. By understanding and identifying what stands in the way of people getting the help they need and deserve, we can work to eliminate those barriers.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Find out how you can be part of the Worth Living For campaign by visiting worthlivingfor.com.

To purchase your World Suicide Prevention Day 2020 Pack, visit store.twloha.com.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

https://twitter.com/TWLOHA

https://www.instagram.com/twloha/

https://www.facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing [email protected].

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

In this episode, host Chad Moses is joined by animator, illustrator, and mental health advocate Steve Nguyen to talk about being a survivor of suicide loss and the #WorthLivingFor campaign. Steve opens up about losing both his significant other and a friend just days apart while in college and how he faced processing anger, guilt, and the questions that often follow such heartbreaking loss. Steve also discusses how working with a counselor and time has helped him find peace and hope. His story is a reminder that the small things and even the unexpectedly beautiful things are worth living for.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

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https://www.instagram.com/twloha/

https://www.facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing [email protected].

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Find out how you can be part of the Worth Living For campaign by visiting worthlivingfor.com.

To purchase your World Suicide Prevention Day 2020 Pack, visit store.twloha.com.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

To check out more of Steve Nguyen's work, go to studioapa.co/ or follow him at instagram.com/stevenguyen.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

In this episode, we wrap up our storytelling series on the podcast with the help of published author Jessica Morris. Through sharing her experience with depression and anxiety, Jessica explores the fear of not being worthy and how she found the courage to live in the present moment. And later in the episode, Jessica is joined by host Chad Moses to discuss the delicate balance of living for today while still honoring the chapters of our stories where we're simply trying to survive.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

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https://www.instagram.com/twloha/

https://www.facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing [email protected].

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

Read Jessica Morris' words at twloha.com/blog/author/jessica-morris.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

In this episode, we continue our new series on the podcast that focuses on the power of storytelling with the help of authors who originally had their stories published on the TWLOHA blog. Today, we're hearing from and talking to Alicia Gillman about her experience living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and the ways in which they've impacted her life on a day-to-day basis. Alicia shares a story so many of us can relate to when it comes to intrusive thoughts, and reminds us to never let our mental health struggles define who we are.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

https://twitter.com/TWLOHA

https://www.instagram.com/twloha/

https://www.facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing [email protected].

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

Read Alicia Gillman's words at twloha.com/blog/author/alicia-gillman.

Meet Hamilton, Alicia's rescue dog from Aruba at instagram.com/cunucuhamilton.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

In this episode, we continue our new series on the podcast that focuses on the power of storytelling with the help of authors who originally had their stories published on the TWLOHA blog. Today, we're hearing from Elizabeth Wilder, a member of the TWLOHA staff, who shares a vivid snapshot into her experience with the ebbs and flows of depression. Later in the episode, she and host Chad Moses talk about finding the courage to confide in a friend when you're struggling and choosing to put your mental well-being first even when your depression argues otherwise.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

https://twitter.com/TWLOHA

https://www.instagram.com/twloha/

https://www.facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing [email protected].

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

Read Elizabeth Wilder's words at twloha.com/blog/author/elizabeth-wilder.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

In this episode, we kick off a new series on the podcast that focuses on the power of storytelling with the help of authors who originally had their stories published on the TWLOHA blog. Today, we're hearing from Bianca Mujica, who talks about her journey with disordered eating. In the second half of the episode, she and host Lindsay Kolsch discuss the impact of societal beauty standards, how eating disorders are oftentimes not recognized as a mental illness, and the important role counseling played in Bianca's recovery.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

https://twitter.com/TWLOHA

https://www.instagram.com/twloha/

https://www.facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing [email protected].

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted and produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

In this episode, we listen to and hear from EbonyJanice Moore, a womanist scholar, author, activist, and the founder of Black Girl Mixtape—a platform that creates sacred space to celebrate the voices and wisdom of Black women. She talks about the importance of honoring her rage while cultivating joy and making space for rest, and the ways in which those with privilege can show up for people of color during this call for social change and justice. She also shares her personal journey with healing and her belief that "everybody needs therapy."

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

https://twitter.com/TWLOHA

https://www.instagram.com/twloha/

https://www.facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing [email protected].

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

For a growing list of mental health resources created by and for Black people, go to twloha.com/blog/black-lives-matter-black-mental-health-matters-too.

To access a guide for learning and practicing antiracism, visit twloha.com/blog/an-invitation-to-learn-and-practice-antiracism.

To learn more about and to follow EbonyJanice, go to thelovelandfoundation.org, blackgirlmixtape.com, instagram.com/ebonyjanice, and twitter.com/ebonyjanice.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and was produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

In this episode, we listen to and hear from Krys Marshall, an actress currently starring in the AppleTV+ show For All Mankind, and author, artist, and girl dad Joél Leon. They talk about their experiences with systemic racism, their mental health journeys, and the barriers Black communities face when seeking help. They also share their hopes for social change in the midst of injustice across the US and offer advice to those struggling.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

https://twitter.com/TWLOHA

https://www.instagram.com/twloha/

https://www.facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing [email protected].

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

For a growing list of mental health resources created by and for Black people, go to twloha.com/blog/black-lives-matter-black-mental-health-matters-too.

To access a guide for learning and practicing antiracism, visit twloha.com/blog/an-invitation-to-learn-and-practice-antiracism.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and Jamie Tworkowski, and was produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

In the fourth and final episode of this year's Black and White Miniseries, TWLOHA's Director of Outreach Chad Moses is joined by artist and long-time friend Levi The Poet. Together they explore the last statement of the campaign: "No One Else Can Play Your Part" and talk about how oftentimes they find themselves believing these words for others while struggling to believe it for themselves. Levi also explains how creativity, community, and the idea of resonance helps him to understand this truth.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

https://twitter.com/TWLOHA

https://www.instagram.com/twloha/

https://www.facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing [email protected].

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Read the Black and White 3.0 blog at twloha.com/blog/black-and-white-3-0.

To purchase designs from the Black and White collection, go to store.twloha.com.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

To find out more about Levi The Poet and his work, check out levithepoet.net or on Instagram at instagram.com/levithepoet.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.