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What does it mean to Stay Content?
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to mental health and self-harm.
Elaine Doyle, founder of the popular instagram community 'Staying Content' shares her journey of finding and maintaining contentment after experiencing mental health challenges. Elaine emphasises the importance of recognizing that it's okay to not be okay, but also that there is hope for a better future. Elaine discusses her own experiences with depression, self-harm, and suicide, and how she found support and connection through therapy and support groups. Elaine's advocacy work focuses on de-stigmatising mental health and creating a space for open conversations about mental well-being. Elaine shares her insights on supporting individuals with mental health challenges, emphasising the importance of taking care of oneself and seeking professional help. She discusses the role of faith and service in her own recovery journey and highlights the power of community and connection. Elaine also provides advice on supporting someone who is suicidal or struggling with addiction. She concludes by emphasising the significance of living a meaningful life and finding peace of mind.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Morning Routine
03:00 Elaine's Journey and Advocacy Work
07:52 The Importance of Self-Care
13:01 Finding Connection and Support
15:52 Staying Content: A Focus on Fundamentals
21:06 Destigmatizing Mental Health
22:55 Encouraging Professional Help and Providing Support
26:04 Faith and Service in Recovery
27:34 Community and Connection in Healing
32:44 Supporting Someone in Crisis: Suicide and Addiction
35:13 Living a Meaningful Life: Self-Care, Acceptance, and Service
CIJA Instagram: @c_i_j_s
Staying Content Instagram: @staying_content
keywords: mental health, contentment, depression, self-harm, suicide, therapy, support groups, self-care, destigmatization, mental health, support, professional help, faith, service, community, connection, suicide, addiction, meaningful life, peace of mind
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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By Aideen McQueen & Louisa Ní ÉideáinCONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to mental health and self-harm.
Elaine Doyle, founder of the popular instagram community 'Staying Content' shares her journey of finding and maintaining contentment after experiencing mental health challenges. Elaine emphasises the importance of recognizing that it's okay to not be okay, but also that there is hope for a better future. Elaine discusses her own experiences with depression, self-harm, and suicide, and how she found support and connection through therapy and support groups. Elaine's advocacy work focuses on de-stigmatising mental health and creating a space for open conversations about mental well-being. Elaine shares her insights on supporting individuals with mental health challenges, emphasising the importance of taking care of oneself and seeking professional help. She discusses the role of faith and service in her own recovery journey and highlights the power of community and connection. Elaine also provides advice on supporting someone who is suicidal or struggling with addiction. She concludes by emphasising the significance of living a meaningful life and finding peace of mind.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Morning Routine
03:00 Elaine's Journey and Advocacy Work
07:52 The Importance of Self-Care
13:01 Finding Connection and Support
15:52 Staying Content: A Focus on Fundamentals
21:06 Destigmatizing Mental Health
22:55 Encouraging Professional Help and Providing Support
26:04 Faith and Service in Recovery
27:34 Community and Connection in Healing
32:44 Supporting Someone in Crisis: Suicide and Addiction
35:13 Living a Meaningful Life: Self-Care, Acceptance, and Service
CIJA Instagram: @c_i_j_s
Staying Content Instagram: @staying_content
keywords: mental health, contentment, depression, self-harm, suicide, therapy, support groups, self-care, destigmatization, mental health, support, professional help, faith, service, community, connection, suicide, addiction, meaningful life, peace of mind
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.