Mind in Pieces

Therapy is a great outlet for channeling your emotions even when you don't feel like you have much to say. My guest this week is a firm believer in the benefits of therapy, and we talk about academic pressure, mental health, body image, relationships, and more. We discuss sensitive topics like suicide which may be triggering for some listeners. Please use discretion.

Dealing with depression can often consume your life. This week, I sit down with a friend who has been very intentional in his efforts to cope with his depression. We discuss family, mental health, religion, and more.

When we constantly put so much pressure on ourselves, all it takes is one little thing to go wrong for our world to come crashing down. This week, I sit down with a friend who knows what it's like to reach that breaking point. We discuss religion, family dynamics, self-worth, mental health, and more.

**Trigger Warning** For those of us who struggle with mental health, we often invalidate our experiences by convincing ourselves that we are "faking it" or that "someone else has it worse." This week, I sit down with a friend who often discredits his emotions. We discuss sensitive topics like bullying, food/body image, anxiety, depression, suicide, and self-harm which may be triggering for some listeners. Please use discretion.

**Trigger Warning** When you've been mistreated by others in the past, it's easy to feel like you're worthless. This week, I sit down with a friend to discuss her past trauma, mental health, and sense of self. We discuss sensitive topics like sexual abuse, PTSD, and depression which may be triggering for some listeners. Please use discretion.

It's easy to get trapped in a vicious cycle where you feel like you can never get out, especially when it comes to mental health. This week, I sit down with a friend to talk about his struggles with mental health, body image, self-worth and more. We discuss sensitive topics like depression and disordered eating which may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.

This week, my wonderful roommate ventures over to my side of the room to talk about her upbringing and the challenges that have shaped her. We discuss her struggle with identity, self-image, family, and health as well as why she always says, "I love you."Follow @mindinpiecespodcast on Instagram to get notified when new episodes come out!

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This week, I'm checking back in with my guest from Episode 15 "Terrified" to see what she's dealt with this past year including the trials and tribulations of college. We discuss sensitive topics like anxiety, depression, and body image which may be triggering for some listeners. Please use discretion.

This episode kicks off a series I'll be doing where I check back in with previous podcast guests! These episodes will be labeled as "Season 2" with the name of their original episode in front in case you'd like to go back and listen to it. I'll still be recording regular "Season 1" episodes with new guests, so hopefully that makes things clear. In this episode, we discuss sensitive topics like anxiety, depression, and suicide which may be triggering for some listeners. Please use discretion.

Whether you're dealing with something heavy or simply an introverted person, it's easy to become isolated. This week, I sit down with a friend whose music has created what he calls "an addiction to sadness." We discuss sensitive topics like death and suicide which may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.

Feeling stuck can make it difficult to have hope for the future. This week, I sit down with a friend whose home environment, friendships, and personal struggles made life feel stagnant. We discuss sensitive topics like sexual assault, abuse, suicide, and eating disorders which may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.For more information about our team and to read the personal stories of survivors, follow @fromsurvivorsforsurvivors and @metoolghs on Instagram.

Trying to keep a part of yourself hidden from others can be suffocating. This week, I sit down with a friend who knows the pain of both keeping a secret and having that secret be exposed by someone else. We discuss sensitive topics like sexual assault which may be triggering for some listeners. Please use discretion.

Looking back on painful memories can sometimes be a blur as our mind tries to protect us from what we've experienced. This week, I sit down with a friend who knows that feeling to discuss her family dynamic, anxiety, and general fear of the unknown. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.

Feeling like you're a burden to those around you can make it difficult to reach out for help. Luckily, my guest this week was able to ignore that voice and seek out the support he needed for dealing with anxiety and depression. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.

Sometimes when you don't address what you're feeling, the pressure of your emotions can build up until the point where everything you've been pushing down erupts like a volcano. This week, I sit down with a friend who knows what it's like to have to deal with the consequences of taking your emotions out on other people.

Many of us struggle to discover who we are, but my guest this week has had to look within himself at a specific aspect of identity —his gender identity. In this episode, we chat about his experiences with divorce, depression, and being transgender. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering for some listeners. Please use discretion.This pride month, please consider making a donation to The Trevor Project, an incredible organization that works on suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth:https://give.thetrevorproject.org/give/63307/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=pride2020&c_src2=headerdonatebutton

Here is part 2 of my story. Thanks to Jackson for sitting down with me! Again, we discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.

For episode 50, I'm finally telling my own story. Stay tuned for part 2 of this episode which will be posted Monday night. Like many other episodes, we discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.

Thanks so much to Joyce and Anna for having me on the show! Go check out more episodes from Eloping With the Truth here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/eloping-with-the-truth/id1517290988If you have any questions that you'd like me to answer in the next episode, you can email me at mindinpiecespodcast@gmail.com.

I wanted to share what I've been feeling. Please give it a listen. Places to donate:https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donatehttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019https://www.joincampaignzero.org/#vision More resources in the doc below:https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1vkPBXUG7pir7Ap824g-Hb8xOncHBhMaKBa2V5YvaPPM/mobilebasic

**Trigger Warning** This episode contains graphic discussions about eating disorders and suicide. Please use discretion. My guest this week has battled her own mind for many years, and she describes her thought patterns as spiderwebs, branching off of one another and quickly becoming more complex.

Your perspective can shape the way you view the world. This week, I sit down with a friend who always tries to understand where others are coming from, and we discuss dealing with injuries, body image, race, and more.

Sometimes you have to give up things that you love on your journey towards a greater goal. My guest this week knows how difficult it can be to make sacrifices, but he also knows that it's often these sacrifices that make it all the more rewarding in the end.

Loss is a difficult thing to process. Whether it's losing a loved one, a relationship, or even a past self, it can sometimes feel impossible to move on. This week, I sit down with a friend who has experienced loss in various forms, yet she maintains a positive outlook on life.

This is Part 2 of Episode 45 "Tell Your Story." In this part of the episode, my guest and I take a deep dive into the topic of race and how his racial identity has shaped him.

We all have a right to tell our story. Being able to talk to others about what you've experienced can help with healing from traumatic events. In this episode, we discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.

Sometimes the people who bring the most light and sunshine to our lives are dealing with their own darkness. This week, I sit down with a friend who is known for her vibrant personality to discuss her anxiety, insecurities, and upbringing.

Standing out from the crowd can feel uncomfortable, even when it's part of what makes you unique. This week, I sit down with a friend whose unorthodox life path and strong work ethic have helped guide him toward achieving his goals.

When you feel like your relationships are always falling apart, it's easy to wonder if you might actually be the problem. After all, you are the common denominator. This week, I sit down with a friend to discuss relationships, family issues, and destructive thought patterns.

Feeling like you're causing problems for people you care about can be a heavy burden to carry. This week, I sit down with a friend who has experienced just that, and we discuss battling burnout, struggling with family life, and using drugs and alcohol.

We all experience dark times in our lives, but it's the way we deal with those times that makes the greatest difference. This week's guest is a unicorn – she has the special ability to approach even the most painful experiences with positivity. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.

Feeling judged by others can do serious damage to your self-esteem. This week, I sit down with a friend who has felt judged for his physical appearance, his speech, and his overall personality. We discuss self-worth, friendship, and the college application process.

Many of us have experienced feelings of worthlessness, and sometimes we need someone to remind us that we matter. This week, I sit down with a friend of mine to talk about feeling like you're broken, seeking validation from others, and learning to appreciate your journey. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.

We all seek ways of validating ourselves, and sometimes that means putting up a front to prove to others that we are worthy. This week, I sit down with a friend who had a troubled upbringing to dive into the way he's coped with his issues and what he's learned along the way. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.

"Be forgiving, be understanding, but don't be a fool." Compassion is always important, but there comes a time when you have to stand up to those who don't treat you with respect. This week, I sit down with a friend whose experiences have taught her how to advocate for herself and for others. We discuss family, identity, relationships, and more.

No one ever wants to feel like an outsider. We all just want to be accepted, so sometimes we alter aspects of ourselves in an effort to fit in. My guest this week is very familiar with that feeling of being an outsider. We talk about being forced to adapt, family dynamics, and difficult friend situations. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.

Shrapnel can inflict wounds that last a lifetime. This week, I sit down with a friend whose family dynamics have affected many other areas of her life and shaped how she sees the world. We also discuss academic pressure, self-worth, and the path to finding yourself.

Feeling like you aren't good enough can be crippling. It can lead you to doubt yourself in every moment and question why you even bother trying. Fighting this feeling is difficult enough as it is, but sometimes life circumstances can make it even harder. This week I sit down with a friend to discuss sexuality, family, depression, and more. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.

Healing from trauma is never an easy process. As painful as it is, sometimes the best thing we can do for ourselves is to work through those traumatic experiences. This week, I sit down with a friend who is doing just that as she tries to confront issues from her past. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.

Being your authentic self can be hard, especially if you feel like others will see you as "different." This week, I sit down with a friend who values honesty above all else. We discuss transitioning to high school, party culture, drug use, and forming meaningful relationships.

We are always told that the only way to get over our fears is by facing them, however, that is easier said than done especially for those struggling with OCD. This week, I sit down with a friend who is intimately aware of the pain that comes along with OCD, anxiety, and depression. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.

Sometimes the only way to get through the tough parts of life is to remember that ultimately, everything will be okay. This week, I sit down with a friend who keeps this idea in mind, especially when he deals with anxiety. We discuss family dynamics, childhood trauma, relationships, and more.

There are times when life feels simply unbearable. We all use different coping mechanisms to try to deal with these low periods, but sometimes these coping mechanisms create new problems of their own. This week, I sit down with my first guest from the class of 2020 to discuss what she's been through. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.

Pain is something we all experience at one point or another, but some of us must deal with it on a daily basis. This week, I sit down with a friend who has spent a lot of time battling her health and knows just how easily pain can take over your life.

We all have characteristics about ourselves that we aren't proud of; the question is whether or not we are willing to put in the effort to change them. This week, I sit down with a friend to discuss how he has matured over the years and what he's learned from the mistakes he's made.

This week, I sit down with a friend who is learning how to find joy in her life. Her journey to this point has not been an easy one, but she keeps moving forward despite the obstacles that have appeared along the way. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.

Growth is about becoming the person you want to be, but sometimes, that means leaving things behind. This week, I sit down with an old friend who has learned a lot about herself over the past several years. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.

With all that we deal with, it can sometimes be difficult to take a moment to be grateful for what we have. This week, I sit down with a friend whose outlook on life remains centered around positivity even when he encounters obstacles along the way.

Sometimes our thoughts can get the best of us. This week, I sit down with a friend who knows that being a deep thinker can be both a blessing and a curse. We discuss anxiety, friendship, and loneliness.

When someone is struggling, it can be easier to avoid talking about what they are dealing with than addressing it head-on. This week, I sit down with a friend who knows what it's like to feel like you're making other people uncomfortable when talking about your problems. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.