I have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Panic Disorder. When I started publicly sharing my experiences, I learned that it helped people identify their own struggles and gave them courage to seek help. My goal with this series is to give people hope through the stories of others and help them realize they are not alone. You are not weird or broken, and your mental illness does not have to define you. Let’s eliminate the stigma surrounding the mental health conversation by sharing our experiences and learning ways to heal.
Mental Illness and Postpartum with the Houston Women
My mom has one son and three daughters. I gave birth to my first biological son nine months ago. My sister, Christina, has three sons ages two to eight years old. Our younger sister, Anna, is seven months pregnant with her first child, also a son. To help prepare our mom-to-be for what’s ahead, we sat down together to discuss some of the unique challenges the postpartum period presents mentally and emotionally. We also shared some of the funny and heartwarming experiences we had along the way.
4 Apr 2022
Mental Illness and Joe: Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Studies have shown that anxiety disorders are often genetic, as evidenced by my older brother joe and me. Joe has dealt with generalized anxiety disorder his entire life, and now sees similar traits in his own daughter. The anxiety my brother and I both experience was exacerbated as young children when we were sexually abused by an extended family member. Joe fought to achieve his dreams in spite of the crippling anxiety he experiences.
28 Feb 2022
Mental Illness and Sharing Her Journey: Mental and Emotional Challenges for Women
This episode features the cohosts of Sharing Her Journey, a podcast for women to share their unique stories. Kirsten and Alexis discuss issues from their perspective that women face mentally and emotionally and ways they’ve learned to face these challenges. Kirsten Brockner is an interior designer who helps her clients find their unique style and then bring it to life within the spaces of their home. Her 23 years in the interior design industry gives her a wealth of knowledge and networks to utilize in transforming her client’s homes. Her passion project has been co-hosting a podcast ‘Sharing Her Journey’ where they interview women who share their stories, triumphs, and struggles to foster connection and not feel alone on their journey. Kirsten lives in Meridian, Idaho with her husband and two teenagers. Alexis is a life-long learner, which led her to recently complete a master’s in Adult/Organizational Learning and Leadership from the University of Idaho. She is a communication coach, educator, speaker, and consultant. She enjoys co-hosting the podcast Sharing Her Journey, volunteering within her community, and writing articles for her website. Her husband, Clinton, and their four children enjoy spending time outdoors, traveling to experience the beauty of the world, and cooking and eating delicious food…especially during the holidays.
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