IfYouCouldSeeMe

We are so excited to be welcoming in James to out IYCSM podcast family. James E. Bullard is a Southern gentleman and peddler of optimism, listens to and works with people interested in living their lives more fully. Their stories combined with his experiences help this avid traveler, entertainer, and writer share insights to inspire more joy and squelch fears in squeezing the most out of every moment. Chockablock with anecdotes and colorful vernacular, a conversation with James isn't one you'll soon forget. And hopefully, it'll put you on a fast track to getting more out of what you're putting in.

To hear Episodes as they come out follow us at "If You Could See Me Stories"Donna Johnson Edwards is, in the words of William Shakespeare, small but fierce. She stands just under 5 feet tall and admits to having to shop in the children's section from time to time. In spite of, or maybe because of, her tiny stature, Donna exudes power. She doesn't realize it because her new reality differs so completely from who she was prior to the Traumatic Brain injury she experienced in 2016 that changed her life forever. Her courage and commitment to her healing, the storytelling process, and the honesty of her storytelling is an inspiration. This is her story. I met Donna in 2018 when she became a member of my ReStory personal narrative writing and storytelling group at Life in 10 Minutes, in Richmond, Virginia. She made it known early in the process that she had been referred to the class by her therapist as part of her healing from a traumatic brain injury. Her courage and commitment to her healing, the storytelling process, and the honesty of her storytelling was inspiring and endearing. In 2019, Donna joined the If You Could See Me Project performing her story in our June event that year. Donna's is a story shared by so many who experience disabling conditions or events which alter their mind, body, and probably more than anything their sense of who they are, their value in the world, and often leaving them scrambling to find the appropriate resources and support to return to functioning. Donna's ability to talk about her experience and to advocate for herself and others, is a reflection of her fierce resilience.Disclaimer: This story is for entertainment purposes only. If you or someone you love is experiencing the effects of any medical or mental health condition, please seek medical attention. This series is not intended as medical or therapeutic advice and should not replace the engagement of a medical or mental health professional.

In our society we are conditions to celebrate the completion of a task. Publishing the book, winning the award, getting the promotion. Those are great things to celebrate and we here at The If You Could See Me Project, Salute you for those big wins. We also know that some days on the way to those big wins aren't so easy. So we want to challenge you! Each day for the next month tell us what your tiny wins, post them and tag us let us hear and celebrate you. The only thing that you could accomplish today was taking a shower, GREAT that is a tiny win. Tiny wins are what keep us going and they are the stepping stones to the big wins. Today all you need is your tiny wins!

Music Therapist Daniel Goldschmidt joins us to talk about all sorts of things living, and learning. Quote of the day, "Whatever you do, Do it on purpose, because everything is fine with consent."

In today's episode Erin speaks with James E. Bullard about asking the universe for what you need, finding joy and the meaning of sequins in the shower drain. Join us for some great insight and a lot of laughs.

In this Emergency Coffee and Conversation Erin talks with Amy Fields about the overturn of Roe and what it means for people with disabilities and their caregivers.You can find Amy here https://manykindsoffams.com/?fbclid=IwAR3msWJIrXNiRl1XQWbAUsht7EwKZXxxuJke362wl7EpDcIAYniSZl1cqV4If you are in need of reproductive health resources you are not alone. Here are some valuable resources. The If You Could See Me Project stands with hundreds of organizations speaking up in opposition to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. https://www.plancpills.org/https://abortionfunds.org/funds/https://prochoice.org/https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/abortion

This week Erin Talks about Mindfulness and taking space and Kerri chimes in with a post that she found and Erin edited. SCOTUS is working to eliminate bodily autonomy for people with uterus. Erin and Kerri talk about what it really means to be pro life, not just pro life in situations that suit us. Check it out and share your story. We are holding space for you.

This morning Honesty and Erin talk about Surviving, living and thriving in addiction recovery.

This morning Erin speaks with Author and former participant Criag Lewis about how he got here and how he worked to make himself ok. Craig gives some great insight on self love and many other things. Along with excepts from his book. Join us for a great show, thanks for stopping by.

Erin spends time talking to If You Could See Me family member and founder of Living Proof Outreach, Calendria Arroyo about recent suicides by high profile Black people and the discomfort that still exists within Black families in talking about mental health and healing. Discover all of The If You Could See Me Project's podcasts and upcoming events at www.ifyoucouldseeme.com Get your tickets for our upcoming LIVE event on April 14th, 2022. "When Grow-up..." is a solo storytelling show written and performed by IYCSM family member Donna Joyce, Directed by Amanda Rountree and Produced by Erin Mahone and the If You Could See Me Project. This is our first in-person live event in 2 years and there are also virtual tickets available to experience the show virtually. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/269969585297If you believe in the work we do here at If You Could See Me and you want to support us in spreading our message of hope and healing through stories and candid discussions about the things people have historically avoided talking about, become a Patreon subscriber for as little as $1 per month! https://www.patreon.com/theifyoucouldseemeproject

Erin is taking a break this week to take the opportunity to celebrate Black History Month and Woman's history month with some inspiring stories from our Black community or women! These women are so important to us and their stories are so inspiring we hope you will enjoy this celebratory break and we will be back with you next week.

Coffee and Conversation is back! Erin is talking to author, entrepreneur, mental health advocate, Justine Evirs. Thank you so much to my guest this morning Justine Evirs! This was a great introductory conversation and we will be having Justine back soon! Find her at: www.justineevirs.com

It All Started With… A Broken PelvisThe If You Could See Me Project is about taking shame off the table and bringing your whole self to your life. Well in 2019 things changed for us as they did for the rest of the world, and we had to find new ways to reach those goals. After taking some time to re-envision and plan our Erin, our anxious leader and founder of The If You Could See Me Project, has found a new way to help people tell their stories. Even if you don't want to tell your story you can listen and feel comfortable in knowing you are not alone. It All Started With… A Broken Pelvis, is the first season in what we hope will be a long series of stories. Erin is telling her story first, to learn how it works and because she would never ask something of anyone that she wouldn't do herself. So, tune in every Monday for a new episode of It All Started With… Check out our other podcastsHealthy Minds in Media, Therapist's Corner, and of course, Coffee and Conversations. Visit, like, and follow us on social media! FacebookInstagramJoin our Patreon: The If You Could See Me ProjectTiktok @ifyoucouldseemeLearn more about the movement at our website!

We have a very special treat for you today. A year ago we had to do something very different. Covid was just ramping up and shutting everything down and we had a group of amazing women that had been working hard leading up to their If You Could See Me presentation. Then the world closed down so we here at if you could see me didn't want to give up the opportunity for these women who worked so hard to tell their story. So Each of these women, Kerri and I met in an outdoor public space masked and ready. We recorded each of their stories and did our first If You Could See Me broadcast. We went live on streamyard and youtube and we had a show. Today, I want you, our faithful friends and podcast family to have the opportunity to hear these amazing and strong women's stories. This is what we are about, empowering people to tell their story, to take shame off the table not only for them but for anyone who is listening. We know it gets better and we are here to help you find a way to tell your story. Join the movement check out our website to see all the ways you can join or follow us on Patreon. And now... here is our rebroadcast of If You Could See Me: Into the Light.

Today we talk to one of our many If You Could See Me Project family members. Tammy Ozolins lives on the bipolar spectrum. We are excited to hear from her as a teacher and a coach in the covid climate how to navigate trying times and mental health challenges. Today she is here to help bust the monolith of a bipolar diagnosis, and the generalizations. She tells us how she advocates for what she need, how she respectfully educates those around her about her diagnosis. The If You Could See Me project began with a bout of synesthesia in the shower when as I washed my hair I envisioned the hashtag. In that moment I knew that this was my mission: to help foster creativity, facilitate self-compassion, remind people of their innate goodness, and provide a nurturing space for them to find the truth of themselves within the depths of their life's most challenging moments...and then speak them out loud for all to hear.There's a lot going on here at The If You Could See Me Project!Work with Erin Mahone as a coach, join an If You Could See Me cohort and become one of our brave storytellers, subscribe to the ReStory Community and receive exclusive monthly perks, bi-weekly zoom meetings with amazing people, and writing prompts to help you gain insight, grow your story, and commit to your goals. Visit, like, and follow us on social media! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Dishesinthesink: Facebook/ iycsmTiktok @ifyoucouldseemeInstagram @theifyoucouldseemeprojectJoin our Patreon The If You Could See Me ProjectLearn more and join our mailing list at www.IfYouCouldSeeMe.com for updates!

Today Erin talks with Tara Culton, one of our favorite guests, about Mental health in the religious community. Not just about church but about how to find yourself in a better place among your community no matter what religion you may or may not be. Its comes down to the community. The If You Could See Me project began with a bout of synesthesia in the shower when as I washed my hair I envisioned the hashtag. In that moment I knew that this was my mission: to help foster creativity, facilitate self-compassion, remind people of their innate goodness, and provide a nurturing space for them to find the truth of themselves within the depths of their life's most challenging moments...and then speak them out loud for all to hear.There's a lot going on here at The If You Could See Me Project!Work with Erin Mahone as a coach, join an If You Could See Me cohort and become one of our brave storytellers, subscribe to the ReStory Community and receive exclusive monthly perks, bi-weekly zoom meetings with amazing people, and writing prompts to help you gain insight, grow your story, and commit to your goals. Visit, like, and follow us on social media! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Dishesinthesink: Facebook/ iycsmTiktok @ifyoucouldseemeInstagram @theifyoucouldseemeprojectJoin our Patreon Th If You Could See Me ProjectLearn more and join our mailing list at www.IfYouCouldSeeMe.com for updates!

The If You Could See Me project began with a bout of synesthesia in the shower when as I washed my hair I envisioned the hashtag. In that moment I knew that this was my mission: to help foster creativity, facilitate self-compassion, remind people of their innate goodness, and provide a nurturing space for them to find the truth of themselves within the depths of their life's most challenging moments...and then speak them out loud for all to hear.There's a lot going on here at The If You Could See Me Project!Work with Erin Mahone as a coach, join an If You Could See Me cohort and become one of our brave storytellers, subscribe to the ReStory Community and receive exclusive monthly perks, bi-weekly zoom meetings with amazing people, and writing prompts to help you gain insight, grow your story, and commit to your goals. Visit, like, and follow us on social media! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Dishesinthesink: Facebook/ iycsmTiktok @ifyoucouldseemeInstagram @theifyoucouldseemeprojectJoin our Patreon Th If You Could See Me ProjectLearn more and join our mailing list at www.IfYouCouldSeeMe.com for updates!

Today's guest is Sally Spencer Thomas. She sees issues of suicide prevention and mental health promotion from a host of perspectives. Clinical psychologist. Mental health advocate. Faculty member. Researcher. And suicide loss survivor. She has earned an international reputation as an entrepreneur and innovator in social change. Along the way, she's helped establish many large-scale, gap-filling mental health efforts, including Man Therapy (www.ManTherapy.org) and National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. She has held leadership roles with the International Association of Suicide Prevention, the American Association of Suicidology, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, United Suicide Survivors International, and the Carson J Spencer Foundation. In 2016, she was invited to speak at the White House on men's mental health.#IfYouCouldSeeMe began with a bout of synesthesia in the shower when as I washed my hair I envisioned the hashtag. In that moment I knew that this was my mission: to help foster creativity, facilitate self-compassion, remind people of their innate goodness, and provide a nurturing space for them to find the truth of themselves within the depths of their life's most challenging moments...and then speak them out loud for all to hear.There's a lot going on here at The If You Could See Me Project!Work with Erin Mahone as a coach, join an If You Could See Me cohort and become one of our brave storytellers, subscribe to the ReStory Community and receive exclusive monthly perks, bi-weekly zoom meetings with amazing people, and writing prompts to help you gain insight, grow your story, and commit to your goals. Visit, like, and follow us on social media! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Dishesinthesink: Facebook/ iycsmTiktok @ifyoucouldseemeInstagram @theifyoucouldseemeprojectLearn more and join our mailing list at www.IfYouCouldSeeMe.com for updates!

Healing, building, creating and envisioning with Amanda Lynch. This week my amazing guest, author, mindfulness expert, trauma healer, and INSPIRATION Amanda Lynch! We will talk all things healing, building, creating, and envisioning! #IfYouCouldSeeMe began with a bout of synesthesia in the shower when as I washed my hair I envisioned the hashtag. In that moment I knew that this was my mission: to help foster creativity, facilitate self-compassion, remind people of their innate goodness, and provide a nurturing space for them to find the truth of themselves within the depths of their life's most challenging moments...and then speak them out loud for all to hear.There's a lot going on here at The If You Could See Me Project!Work with Erin Mahone as a coach, join an If You Could See Me cohort and become one of our brave storytellers, subscribe to the ReStory Community and receive exclusive monthly perks, bi-weekly zoom meetings with amazing people, and writing prompts to help you gain insight, grow your story, and commit to your goals. Visit, like, and follow us on social media! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Dishesinthesink: Facebook/ iycsmTiktok @ifyoucouldseemeInstagram @theifyoucouldseemeprojectLearn more and join our mailing list at www.IfYouCouldSeeMe.com for updates!

The holidays are a hard time for many people, family, setting boundries, family, traditions and all kinds of people that you may or may not want to see. Today Melissa Earley and Erin address how to get yourself out of the holiday "pickle" and create an mentally safe and healthy holiday season for yourself and your family. Stick around to the end and we start a great conversation that will be continued on a non holiday podcast soon! The If You Could See Me project began with a bout of synesthesia in the shower when as I washed my hair I envisioned a hashtag. In that moment I knew that this was my mission: to help foster creativity, facilitate self-compassion, remind people of their innate goodness, and provide a nurturing space for them to find the truth of themselves within the depths of their life's most challenging moments...and then speak them out loud for all to hear.There's a lot going on here at The If You Could See Me Project!Work with Erin Mahone as a coach, join an If You Could See Me cohort and become one of our brave storytellers, subscribe to the ReStory Community and receive exclusive monthly perks, bi-weekly zoom meetings with amazing people, and writing prompts to help you gain insight, grow your story, and commit to your goals. Visit, like, and follow us on social media! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Dishesinthesink: Facebook/ iycsmTiktok @ifyoucouldseemeInstagram @theifyoucouldseemeprojecthttps://www.patreon.com/ifyoucouldseemeLearn more and join our mailing list at www.IfYouCouldSeeMe.com for updates!

What is independence? How is it achieved? How much are we responsible for our own liberation and how much do systems and collective responsibility to play a part? I'm thrilled to have this conversation with my dear friend, disability advocate, and podcaster Rob Targos. #IfYouCouldSeeMe began with a bout of synesthesia in the shower when as I washed my hair I envisioned the hashtag. In that moment I knew that this was my mission: to help foster creativity, facilitate self-compassion, remind people of their innate goodness, and provide a nurturing space for them to find the truth of themselves within the depths of their life's most challenging moments...and then speak them out loud for all to hear.There's a lot going on here at The If You Could See Me Project!Work with Erin Mahone as a coach, join an If You Could See Me cohort and become one of our brave storytellers, subscribe to the ReStory Community and receive exclusive monthly perks, bi-weekly zoom meetings with amazing people, and writing prompts to help you gain insight, grow your story, and commit to your goals. Visit, like, and follow us on social media! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Dishesinthesink: Facebook/ iycsmTiktok @ifyoucouldseemeInstagram @theifyoucouldseemeprojectLearn more and join our mailing list at www.IfYouCouldSeeMe.com for updates!

I am thrilled to be joined this week by the founder and CEO of the Mental Health News Radio Network, Kristin Sunanta Walker! We will be talking about all things mental health and answering your questions! #IfYouCouldSeeMe began with a bout of synesthesia in the shower when as I washed my hair I envisioned the hashtag. In that moment I knew that this was my mission: to help foster creativity, facilitate self-compassion, remind people of their innate goodness, and provide a nurturing space for them to find the truth of themselves within the depths of their life's most challenging moments...and then speak them out loud for all to hear.There's a lot going on here at The If You Could See Me Project!Work with Erin Mahone as a coach, join an If You Could See Me cohort and become one of our brave storytellers, subscribe to the ReStory Community and receive exclusive monthly perks, bi-weekly zoom meetings with amazing people, and writing prompts to help you gain insight, grow your story, and commit to your goals. Visit, like, and follow us on social media! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Dishesinthesink: Facebook/ iycsmTiktok @ifyoucouldseemeInstagram @theifyoucouldseemeprojectLearn more and join our mailing list at www.IfYouCouldSeeMe.com for updates!

Nick has had the honor of serving in the United States Air Force for 10 years, followed by 4 years in the United States Air Force Reserves. Nick also has 19 years of fire service time, with 16 years of that being in a career department in Northern Virginia.Nick is also a member of the public speaking organization Toastmasters. He holds an Advanced Competent Bronze (ACB) certification. He also tells personal narrative stories that have been featured on shows for The Moth, Better Said Than Done, Storyfest Short Slam, Secretly Y'all, and The Story Collider. Find information about these shows, storytelling workshops and other storytelling insights for storytelling and public speaking for purpose at the blog Story Telling On Purpose.#IfYouCouldSeeMe began with a bout of synesthesia in the shower when as I washed my hair I envisioned the hashtag. In that moment I knew that this was my mission: to help foster creativity, facilitate self-compassion, remind people of their innate goodness, and provide a nurturing space for them to find the truth of themselves within the depths of their life's most challenging moments...and then speak them out loud for all to hear.There's a lot going on here at The If You Could See Me Project!Work with Erin Mahone as a coach, join an If You Could See Me cohort and become one of our brave storytellers, subscribe to the ReStory Community and receive exclusive monthly perks, bi-weekly zoom meetings with amazing people, and writing prompts to help you gain insight, grow your story, and commit to your goals. Visit, like, and follow us on social media! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Dishesinthesink: Facebook/ iycsmTiktok @ifyoucouldseemeInstagram @theifyoucouldseemeprojectLearn more and join our mailing list at www.IfYouCouldSeeMe.com for updates!

Personal experiences within our systems are essential in learning how to redesign those systems, create policies that protect all people, recognize bias that exists everywhere and most of all help all individuals feel seen, heard, and cared for in their most vulnerable moments. I am joined by the AMAZING Jamie M Reavis to discuss Racial Disparities and Women's Health. #IfYouCouldSeeMe began with a bout of synesthesia in the shower when as I washed my hair I envisioned the hashtag. In that moment I knew that this was my mission: to help foster creativity, facilitate self-compassion, remind people of their innate goodness, and provide a nurturing space for them to find the truth of themselves within the depths of their life's most challenging moments...and then speak them out loud for all to hear.There's a lot going on here at The If You Could See Me Project!Work with Erin Mahone as a coach, join an If You Could See Me cohort and become one of our brave storytellers, subscribe to the ReStory Community and receive exclusive monthly perks, bi-weekly zoom meetings with amazing people, and writing prompts to help you gain insight, grow your story, and commit to your goals. Visit, like, and follow us on social media! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Dishesinthesink: Facebook/ iycsmTiktok @ifyoucouldseemeInstagram @theifyoucouldseemeprojectLearn more and join our mailing list at www.IfYouCouldSeeMe.com for updates!

We are all born creatives. We then receive messages that undermine our innate creativity and squash the curiosity and courage that is needed to exercise the creative muscle. It's time to reclaim, release shame, and step into the light. It can be terrifying to step into our true selves after a lifetime of being undermined and receiving messages that undervalue the thing we want most. Donna Joyce is a WRITER - she can say that today. Getting to this place has been a journey of courage, compassion, discovery, and healing. Join us on Saturday morning LIVE at 10 am here on The If You Could See Me Project page! #IfYouCouldSeeMe began with a bout of synesthesia in the shower when as I washed my hair I envisioned the hashtag. In that moment I knew that this was my mission: to help foster creativity, facilitate self-compassion, remind people of their innate goodness, and provide a nurturing space for them to find the truth of themselves within the depths of their life's most challenging moments...and then speak them out loud for all to hear.There's a lot going on here at The If You Could See Me Project!Work with Erin Mahone as a coach, join an If You Could See Me cohort and become one of our brave storytellers, subscribe to the ReStory Community and receive exclusive monthly perks, bi-weekly zoom meetings with amazing people, and writing prompts to help you gain insight, grow your story, and commit to your goals. Visit, like, and follow us on social media! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Dishesinthesink: Facebook/ iycsmTiktok @ifyoucouldseemeInstagram @theifyoucouldseemeprojectLearn more and join our mailing list at www.IfYouCouldSeeMe.com for updates!

Mental Health Awareness Conversation with Tara CultonWhat is mental health? Who is impacted by it? What is the most important thing for us all to remember? These and many more questions will be discussed this morning by host Erin Mahone and guest host, Tara Culton, founder of Talks with T! Today we discuss all things Mental Health, living a shame-free, authentic life, breaking generational trauma, and probably lots of laughing as we generally want to do!#IfYouCouldSeeMe began with a bout of synesthesia in the shower when as I washed my hair I envisioned the hashtag. In that moment I knew that this was my mission: to help foster creativity, facilitate self-compassion, remind people of their innate goodness, and provide a nurturing space for them to find the truth of themselves within the depths of their life's most challenging moments...and then speak them out loud for all to hear.There's a lot going on here at The If You Could See Me Project!Work with Erin Mahone as a coach, join an If You Could See Me cohort and become one of our brave storytellers, subscribe to the ReStory Community and receive exclusive monthly perks, bi-weekly zoom meetings with amazing people, and writing prompts to help you gain insight, grow your story, and commit to your goals.Visit, like, and follow us on social media!YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Dishesinthesink: Facebook/ iycsmTiktok @ifyoucouldseemeInstagram @theifyoucouldseemeprojectLearn more and join our mailing list at www.IfYouCouldSeeMe.com for updates!

I am super excited to talk to Kota Hale this week. Kota is one of the original IYCSM group members! After an incredibly challenging year Kota is ready to talk about how he has come through it all. Kota is ready to tell his story, talk about surviving the past year, and mental health issues specific to LGBTQ+ individuals.#IfYouCouldSeeMe began with a bout of synesthesia in the shower when as I washed my hair I envisioned the hashtag. In that moment I knew that this was my mission: to help foster creativity, facilitate self-compassion, remind people of their innate goodness, and provide a nurturing space for them to find the truth of themselves within the depths of their life's most challenging moments...and then speak them out loud for all to hear.There's a lot going on here at The If You Could See Me Project!Work with Erin Mahone as a coach, join an If You Could See Me cohort and become one of our brave storytellers, subscribe to the ReStory Community and receive exclusive monthly perks, bi-weekly zoom meetings with amazing people, and writing prompts to help you gain insight, grow your story, and commit to your goals. Visit, like, and follow us on social media! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Dishesinthesink: Facebook/ iycsmTiktok @ifyoucouldseemeInstagram @theifyoucouldseemeprojectLearn more and join our mailing list at www.IfYouCouldSeeMe.com for updates!

This week's guest Kimberly Johnson joins me to talk about her parenting experiencewith a child who's mental health occasionally requires hospitalization and t he ways inwhich our systems fail during mental health crisis causing pointless trauma.#IfYouCouldSeeMe began with about of synesthesia in the shower when as I washedmy hair I envisioned the hashtag. In that moment I knew that this was my mission: tohelp foster creativity, facilitate self-compassion, remind people of their innate goodness,and provide a nurturing space for them to find the truth of themselves within the depthsof their life's most challenging moments...and then speak them out loud for all to hear.There's a lot going on here at The If You Could See Me Project! Work with Erin Mahone as a coach, join an I f You Could See Me cohort and become one of our brave storytellers, subscribe to the ReStory Community and receive exclusive monthly perks, bi-weekly zoom meetings with amazing people, and writing prompts to help you gain insight, grow your story, and commit to your goals.Visit, like, and follow us on social media!YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Dishesinthesink:Facebook/ iycsmTiktok @ifyoucouldseemeInstagram @theifyoucouldseemeprojectLearn more and join our mailing list at www.IfYouCouldSeeMe.com for updates!

Join us for a frank conversation about this often misunderstood diagnosis and how understanding it helps us to understand trauma in general. Trigger Warning: Conversation about Sexual Assault, Trafficking, and Sex Offenders. Pamela Lynn Hock was the first person that I ever heard talk about Complex-PTSD. In the past several years I have learned so much about this diagnosis and the gap left in care for people who live with it. Pamela is a brilliant, hilarious, powerful storyteller and trauma survivor living w/C-PTSD. Pamela works helping others heal from trauma, in addition to the brave, important, and often controversial role as a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider. #IfYouCouldSeeMe began with a bout of synesthesia in the shower when as I washed my hair I envisioned the hashtag. In that moment I knew that this was my mission: to help foster creativity, facilitate self-compassion, remind people of their innate goodness, and provide a nurturing space for them to find the truth of themselves within the depths of their life's most challenging moments...and then speak them out loud for all to hear.There's a lot going on here at The If You Could See Me Project!Work with Erin Mahone as a coach, join an If You Could See Me cohort and become one of our brave storytellers, subscribe to the ReStory Community and receive exclusive monthly perks, bi-weekly zoom meetings with amazing people, and writing prompts to help you gain insight, grow your story, and commit to your goals. Visit, like, and follow us on social media! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Dishesinthesink: Facebook/ iycsmTiktok @ifyoucouldseemeInstagram @theifyoucouldseemeprojectLearn more and join our mailing list at www.IfYouCouldSeeMe.com for updates!

Danny Holcomb is a peer recovery specialist, a survivor of mental health and substance use disorders, a light worker, artist, and beautiful human. This discussion sheds light on the internalized stigma that can be experienced by individuals with a history of mental health or substance use disorders and often creates barriers and limiting beliefs. Recovery is a process, an action word, that requires on-going commitment to well-being. Following the discussion is an original piece written by Danny for a ReStory group session entitled, Heaven. Stick around to check that out and visit The If You Could See Me Project YouTube channel to experience Danny's story from the 2019 men's group performance. Danny Holcomb on The If You Could See Me Project stage, December 2019: https://youtu.be/mUhiU2b6K9QDanny will facilitate the 2021 IYCSM Men's/Male Identifying group. Visit www.ifyoucouldseeme.com to find out more and reach out to express your interest in participating.

The "Why Try" Effect is a form of self-stigma experienced by individuals who have known failure in the face of mental health, substance use, disability and other learning issues. As a peer recovery specialist, founder of Rise Phoenix Rise and animal assisted wellness organization, and Ph.D. student in organizational leadership with her own lived experience of physical and mental health conditions Traci wants to help others understand this form of self-stigma and develop tools to fight back against it. Rise Phoenix Rise: https://risephoenixrise.org/WhyTry: https://whytry.org/

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. The IYCSM project Director of Community Outreach, Melissa Earley is also a brain injury survivor. Melissa joins Erin to talk about life after brain injury and all of the complex factors that impact the life of an individual post TBI. In 2019 the NIH released a study indicating that 1 in 5 people who experience a TBI develop a mental health condition, most commonly major depression. More information on Brain Injury: https://www.biausa.org/events/march-is-brain-injury-awareness-monthIf you have a story or personal account about TBI visit www.ifyoucouldseeme.com and click "Share Your Story" at the top of the home page.

Erin and Lucretia talked about all the things once again this time! That Black History Month is every month, and how to effectively respond to someone in a mental health crisis. Check out Lucretia's brand new website www.joyfulmusecoaching.com and check out her latest Anti-Racist Parenting group series. Join me every Saturday morning at 10 am on Facebook Live for a new conversation with fascinating people sharing thoughts and ideas on issues related to mental health. www.facebook.com/iycsm

This week Erin had a powerful conversation with her friend, IYCSM family member, and co-Founder/Board Chair of Robin's Hope, an organization that helps adults overcome traumatic life events and toxic stress through building hope, resilience and social connection. Heather Pate is a registered peer recovery specialist who has faced multiple traumatic experiences throughout life which have affected her in numerous ways. She has found that being in a safe and supportive environment has helped her a great deal. She hopes to pass on tools that have helped as she comes alongside others on their healing journeys.For more information about Robin's Hope https://robinshope.com/For more information on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) https://www.acesaware.org/screen/screening-for-adverse-childhood-experiences/

This week Erin spends a Saturday morning over coffee talking to her friend and fellow healer Lucretia Marie. Lucretia will join Erin each month as a Co-Host of Saturday Morning Coffee (3rd Saturday of each month), Live on Facebook, www.facebook.com/iycsm. You can join them THIS Saturday, 2/13/21 at 10 am. In the meantime, enjoy this episode where they discuss life in this moment and the many thoughtful messages within the recent Pixar release "Soul." (SPOILERS)Lucretia Marie (she/they/them) is a mindfulness advocate and Artist of the Spirit certified Life, Energetic, and Spiritual coach who works with women, adolescents, adult creatives, and folx across the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ spectrums to move through the issues that affect them most. Lucretia Marie Anderson, Owner of Joyful Muse Coaching: https://joyfulmusecoaching.com/ Lucretia Marie (Anderson) is a dynamic workshop facilitator, speaker, and writer whose career began in arts and humanities education and nonprofit administration. Their exuberant coaching and facilitation style brings compassion, authenticity, and joy to the forefront of personal and professional development. They use mindfulness based stress reduction, MindBody Therapy, energy healing, and creative arts techniques in their work with clients in individual or group settings.After experiencing their own Racial Awakening and after 20 years as a social justice artist/activist/educator in the Richmond, VA and Washington, DC areas, they developed the Compassionate Anti-Racism and Equity (CARE) training program to offer an approach to diversity, equity and inclusion that centers individual and interpersonal healing in education around social and racial justice.

This week Erin has an essential conversation with Dr. Steve Hickman from the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. After one hell of a week in the U.S. on top of an incredibly difficult year it seems only right that the discussion turns to being kind to ourselves and learning to hear the messages our difficult emotions are trying to tell us. The If You Could See Me Live (via zoom) show is on Friday, 1/22 at 7:30 pm. Get your tickets and join us for an evening of music, powerful storytelling, and conversation about the healing power of story! Get your Tickets: https://iycsmshowingup.eventbrite.comSteven Hickman, Psy.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and an Associate Clinical Professor in the UC San Diego Department of Family Medicine & Public Health. His role is to provide oversight, vision, direction and focus for the development and expansion of CMSC around the world. He is also the Director of Professional Training, overseeing the training of teachers from “start to finish” and assuring the highest quality standards and the best possible resources for teaching. Steve is the Founding Director of the UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness, a program of community building, clinical care, professional training and research. He has taught Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for 19 years and has trained teachers of MBSR and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Steve is an MSC teacher trainer, and leads MSC intensives and workshops around the world. Learn more: https://centerformsc.org/

Happy New Year! The longest year in recent history has finally come to an end and whatever happens 2021 will be a year and we will meet it. This week Erin talks about Marsha Linehan's Wise Mind concept from Dialectical Behavior Therapy. There are stories and self reflections, and a bonus original meditation track to help you find peace, motivation, and resilience as you usher in this new year. Check out the infographic on instagram mentioned in the episode. https://www.instagram.com/theifyoucouldseemeproject/Become a ReStory community subscriber: https://www.ifyoucouldseeme.com/changeyourstory

This week Erin speaks to the amazing, inspiring, kind, lovely Dr. Lennis Echterling. They talk disaster, resilience, and the origins of his nickname. Remember to grab your tickets to the upcoming If You Could See Me show "Showing-up" which will be held live via zoom on Friday, January 22nd, at 7:30 pm. This will be an unforgettable evening of stories, music, and conversation about the ways we show-up for ourselves and others, make meaning from tragedy, and find the will to keep going. You don't want to miss it! Get your tickets at www.ifyoucouldseeme.comLennis G. Echterling, an award-winning counselor educator, is a professor at James Madison University. Since earning his PhD at Purdue University, he has taught graduate students, provided counseling and therapy, and authored numerous books, chapters, and articles with colleagues. He has provided outreach disaster intervention services throughout the United States and around the world, including Hurricane Katrina and the Virginia Tech shooting. He has been helping support men and women through the Valley crisis team. He focuses on counseling education to prevent burnout and encourage flourishing within the counseling profession. He studies resilience, how people can be resilient in traumatic situations and how positive emotions can help in these situations.

On this minisode, Erin talks about the Yin and Yang of Self-Compassion originated by Kristin Neff and the incredible power of learning to nurture ourselves, quiet the inner critic, and take action when necessary to create the things we need for our own peace and success. This is an excerpt from a recent Facebook Live that Erin hosted. Contact Erin Mahone for more information about how to work with her, hire her, and join the community of brave storytellers working together to heal and create change, erin@ifyoucouldseeme.comJoin the ReStory Community for more inspiring, motivating, and healing conversations just like this one: https://www.ifyoucouldseeme.com/plans-pricing Buy Erin's book at https://www.amazon.com/If-You-Could-See-Motherhood/dp/1628654341/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=if+you+could+see+me+erin+mahone&qid=1605209783&sr=8-1 Join the conversation and share your story at www.ifyoucouldseeme.com We are proud members of the Mental Health News Radio Network!Support our show by supporting our affiliates!Get the irel8 app and support The If You Could See Me Project at the same time!https://irel8.org/ifyoucouldseeme/iRel8 is a global, anonymous peer empowerment platform focused on mental wellness. Our platform brings people together in a safe community with others who have “been there, done that”, with the goal of helping and healing each other. iRel8 believes people have an innate need to connect to one another and uses Microsoft technology to Stop the Stigma while making a positive impact on mental wellness.iRel8 provides access 24/7/365 in a confidential and safe mobile app, and brings communities of people together to help and heal each other.

The spring 2020 If You Could See Me participants began meeting in February of this year. They were supposed to have their show in June. As we are all aware this year has been an exercise in flexibility, persistence, acceptance, and patience and our project is not alone in having been effected. These five amazing women have continued to show-up for themselves and one another in truly remarkable ways. We had to postpone and then reimagine what shows would look like but now we are to thrilled share their stories in a brand new virtual format on Friday, January 22nd, at 7:30 pm via zoom. Get your tickets at www.ifyoucouldseeme.com This week Erin talks to Roger Koller about his recovery journey and his desire to help others find peace and healing. Roger Koller says this about himself: I am a person in recovery from multiple life challenges including grief, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. I was born and raised in Richmond and attended Collegiate School, Trinity Episcopal High School and matriculated from University of Richmond in 1994. However, from an early age I faced issues that I could not understand. Thanks to some poor decisions and bad luck and misinformation, I found myself in recovery environments at the turn of the millennium. I have learned many things along the way, and it is a continuum where there is always something to learn from someone else and something to pass on to others who have reached obstacles on the freeway for which I have found solutions that worked for me, which I am now in a position to share.. I am now a Certified Peer Support Specialist, a WRAP facilitator, a SMART Recovery Facilitator, and have started and led several support based peer groups at different peer-run centers around the Richmond area. I have also had the pleasure of serving on many local peer center boards and committees.With this non-profit organization, I want to continue to develop solutions and innovations in collaboration with others in the community in ways that both mirror and diverge from what others have already done before me. I hope that we can work together to find more solutions for ourselves and each other.Support our show by supporting our affiliates!Get the irel8 app and support The If You Could See Me Project at the same time! https://irel8.org/ifyoucouldseeme/iRel8 is a global, anonymous peer empowerment platform focused on mental wellness. Our platform brings people together in a safe community with others who have “been there, done that”, with the goal of helping and healing each other. iRel8 believes people have an innate need to connect to one another and uses Microsoft technology to Stop the Stigma while making a positive impact on mental wellness.iRel8 provides access 24/7/365 in a confidential and safe mobile app, and brings communities of people together to help and heal each other.

Erin's coach challenged her to read her own words to herself when struggling with body issues. Let us know what conditions you place on your worthiness and how you have acted to break this cycle. Email erin@ifyoucouldseeme.comBuy Erin's book at https://www.amazon.com/If-You-Could-See-Motherhood/dp/1628654341/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=if+you+could+see+me+erin+mahone&qid=1605209783&sr=8-1 Join the conversation and share your story at www.ifyoucouldseeme.com We are proud members of the Mental Health News Radio Network!

This week Erin welcomed Kim Flournoy DiJoseph to the show! This powerful conversation was hopefully just the beginning of many more! Kim Flournoy DiJoseph of the shadow work integration practice, @hotmesswork, has been called a “punk rock, modern-day Chinese medicine woman” who “sees the clearest in the dark,” and described by clients as having a “unique blend of intuitive healer and coach” and “someone who does her own work, so she can prepare and guide us in ours.”With 25+ years of combined, professional practice as a psychodynamic-bent, trauma-informed therapist way before the term was a thing, a social justice and anti-violence advocate building empathy and bridges across the victim/perpetrator dichotomy, and an associate professor in teaching with emphasis in vicarious trauma and holistic wellness of social work students and practitioners, Kim is firmly grounded in a continuum of theoretical and systematically-legitimized approaches to teaching and supporting folx through crisis, grief, trauma, and change. In part catalyzed by a transformative and karmic-jolting awakening following the murder of her mother in 2012, Kim’s personal, healing journey and practice evolved into a calling to serve and offer a new-to-her way to approach supporting folx: @hotmesswork Hot Mess Work as an approach is a fluid, yet integrated merging of innate abilities, Jungian shadow work, eastern religion and Chinese shamanism, evolutionary astrology, mindfulness practice, the iChing, and whatever else just feels true and right. Regardless of the influence, the work is intuitively guided by messages and confirmations that come through psychically from Kim’s own and/or clients’ ancestors.The major emphasis of this work is accurately identifying the root of client’s stuckness and the subsequent integration of all of their parts, shadow and light -- ultimately, for folks to work on their own sh*t as a means to working on our much-needed universal collective shift.Kim is a cisgender, non-black POC mother, healer, writer, teacher, partner, consultant, and innerwork activist living and loving in Richmond, Virginia with a native Carolina blue heart. She is especially grateful for time in the kitchen and the ocean.Support our show by supporting our affiliates!Get the irel8 app and support The If You Could See Me Project at the same time! https://irel8.org/ifyoucouldseeme/iRel8 is a global, anonymous peer empowerment platform focused on mental wellness. Our platform brings people together in a safe community with others who have “been there, done that”, with the goal of helping and healing each other. iRel8 believes people have an innate need to connect to one another and uses Microsoft technology to Stop the Stigma while making a positive impact on mental wellness.iRel8 provides access 24/7/365 in a confidential and safe mobile app, and brings communities of people together to help and heal each other.