Hello everyone! Headwraps and Headaches is a mental health podcast that focuses on a young, black, queer college student. The host, Erika Johnson, will take listeners on a journey each week, in order to explain her mental health journey. From laughter to tears, Erika hopes her transparency about h…
Hiiiiiiiiii! It’s been a long time but ya girl is alive and here! On episode 10 of Headwraps and Headaches, we dive into where I’ve been and Miss Rona and her ashy ass. TW: eating disorders, self harm Enjoy! Email your thoughts/questions to: headwrapsandheadachespod@gmail.com Follow the show: IG: @headwrapsandheadaches Twitter: @hhposcast19 Follow me: IG/Twitter: @filtered_specs
Happy New Year! Welcome back to another episode of Headwraps and Heachaches! In episode 9, we dive into unrealistic New Year's resolutions, Blue Ivy's silk press, and personal year cycles. Trigger Warning: In Noire News, we talk about the death of Bryce Gowdy. There are small mentions of his s***cide between . If you or a loved one are going through mental health struggles, here are some resources: National S***cide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Affirmation of the Day: "I let go of any negative feelings about myself or my life, and accept all that is good." From: thelawofattraction.com Unwrap & Unpack: Twitter User Mentioned: @melanatedmomma Calculating personal year cycles: birth month+birth date+ current year=year cycle Example: 02/01/2020 2+0=2 0+1=1 2+0+2+0=4 2+1+4=7 (Personal Year Cycle 7) Song of the Week: Beautiful by Brik.Liam ft Violet Mari & Jeremy Uwah Inspirational Quote of the Week: “Give yourself permission to love your broken heart back together. Hidden in the pieces is the power to find piece, to find yourself. You are not damaged or defeated. You are whole even you feel like half of yourself. Give your grief the space to grow, give your hurt a place to heal. Be gentle, dear one. Be patient. “—Alex Elle Check out Alex Elle: @alex_elle on IG/Twitter Send your questions/inquiries to: headwrapsandheadachespod@gmail.com Follow the show: Twitter: @hhpodcast19 IG: @headwrapsandheadaches Follow me: Twitter: @_filteredspecs IG: @filtered_specs
AHHHHHHH! Headwraps and Headaches is back with another episode! Thank you all so much for your patience with this show. I had to take a break to get my life in order. In this episode, we dive into what's been going on in my life, imposter syndrome being ashy, and how y'all need to leave Summer Walker alone. Enjoy! TW: suicide, self-doubt Send your questions/inquiries to: headwrapsandheadachespod@gmail.com Follow the show: Twitter: @hhpodcast19 IG: @headwrapsandheadaches Follow me: Twitter: @filtered_specs IG: @filtered_specs
Hey Y'all! Its been so longgggg! This episode I talk about self-fulling prophecies and how they relate to our own biases. I talk about topics relating to rejection and self-help. I really love this episode so I hope you can resonate on some level. Follow the show: IG: @headwrapsandheadaches Twitter: @hhpodcast19 Email: headwrapsandheadaches@gmail.com Follow Me: IG: @filtered_specs Twitter: @_filteredspecs
This week I talk about being ok where you're at and understanding that you don't have to have it all together. Follow the show: Twitter: @hhpodcast19 IG: @headwrapsandheadaches Email: headwrapsandheadachespod@gmail.com Follow me! Twitter: @_filteredspecs IG: @filteredspecs Enjoy
Hey Y'all! Episode 5 is kind of random. I apologize about the late upload. I still wanted to give y'all content. Send your questions/inquiries to: headwrapsandheadachespod@gmail.com Follow the show: Twitter: @hhpodcast19 IG: @headwrapsandheadaches Follow me: Twitter: @_filteredspecs IG: @filtered_specs #staymoisturizedandaccountable Enjoy!
Episode 4 dives into the trials and tribulations of depression and it's relation to my bipolar disorder 2. This past week, I had thoughts of self-harm and had a major depressive episode. Depression took over me this week, but I prevailed. Trigger Warning: Unwrap and Unpack -In this week's unwrap and unpack segment, I talk about self-harm experiences and suicide prevention. If you or anyone else is considering self harm, here are some tools to help: 1.) Dial 911 if you or someone else is in danger of hurting yourself and/or others. 2.) Text the Crisis Line at 741-741 (text home). 3.) Dial the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. **Please protect yourself and others around you** R.I.P to the legendary Toni Morrison. "Freeing yourself was one thing. Claiming ownership of that freed self was another." -Toni Morrison ("Beloved," 1987) Follow the show: IG: @headwrapsandheaches Twitter: @hhpodcast19 Send your questions/inquiries to: headwrapsandheadachespod@gmail.com Follow me! IG: @filtered_specs Twitter: @_filtered_specs Headwraps and Headaches is available on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play Music :)
Episode 3 dives into the notion of "getting out of your own way". This week, I discuss how I am responsible for blocking myself from greatness in different areas of my life. Trigger warning: In the unwrap and unpack segment towards the end, I briefly talk about suicide. If you are in need of help, please seek help from a mental health professional or call 1-800-273-8255 (suicide hotline. Email the show at: headwrapsandheadachespod@gmail.com with your questions or inquiries. Follow the show: IG: @headwrapsandheadaches Twitter: @hhpodcast19 Follow me! IG: @filtered_specs Twitter: @_filteredspecs Enjoy!
Episode 2 explains the difference between your "best self" and your healthiest self. Trigger Warning** -This week's episode gets heavy on topics of suicide and self harm. Before you tune in, just note that I am merely referring to my own experiences.Take care of yourselves. Segments: -Mindful Moments -Noire News -Unwrap and Unpack (refer to trigger warning) -Oh Really Now? Noire Mentions: @lexbratcher on IG, youtube Unwrap and Unpack Mentions: @ccthekid on IG Don't forget to send your questions to: headwrapsandheadachespod@gmail.com Follow Headwraps and Headaches: IG: @headwrapsandheadaches Twitter: @hhpodcast19 Follow Me! IG: @filtered_specs Twitter: @_filteredspecs Enjoy!
Episode 1 focuses on my fear of getting stuff done. I'm never confident in my abilities, so I decided to come out of my shell and release my podcast. Sometimes you just go to "do it anyways", even if it scares you! Enjoy! Ask your questions at: headwrapsandheadachespod@gmail.com Social Media: @headwrapsandheadaches Instagram and @hhpodcast19 on Twitter