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Welcome to the Semicolon Podcast! This podcast was created to have a safe place to discuss mental health. As we all know mental illness have a negative stigma attached to it and it's time to end that stigma. My goal of this podcast is to share my struggles and experience battling anxiety and depress…

Ashley McClellan

  • Sep 2, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 20m AVG DURATION
  • 23 EPISODES


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EP 22. Bridge Between Suicide & Life

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 8:31


It is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month! I pray that everyone are healing from the things they don't talk about. LET'S END THE STIGMA! Suicide is PREVENTABLE. Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK Please leave a rating and review :-) Connect with me on social media! IG: thesemicolonpodcast

EP 21. 28 Reasons Why I Love YOU

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 20:01


The relationship with yourself is the most important relationship you will ever have. If someone was to ask you to name some reasons why you love yourself, what would you say? Could you name as many as your age? Join in on the challenge! Elissa, thank you for this challenge :-) "If you have the ability to love, love yourself first." Please leave a rating and review :-) Connect with me on social media! IG: thesemicolonpodcast

EP 20. My Suicide Attempt - 1 Year Later

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 16:21


In episode 20, I share how life has been since my suicide attempt 1 year ago. I began my healing journey on July 7, 2019. Within this past year, I have learned to love myself, create my own happiness from within, be alone, and mend relationships. To assist with my healing journey, I prayed more, read more books, meditated, and spent more time with family and friends. I may not be where I want to be but I thank God I'm not where I use to be. I am proud of the progress I have made and the woman I am evolving into. Thank you to everyone that has supported me on this journey. :-) Please leave a rating and review :-) Connect with me on social media! IG: thesemicolonpodcast

EP 19. Why Forgiveness is Important

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 11:50


Forgiveness brings you healing. In episode 19, Ashley discuss why forgiveness is important for your mental health. Do you find yourself being bitter, negative or toxic? Do you know for a fact you have anger and resentment harboring in your heart? If so, then this episode is for you! Learn to forgive yourself then others so that you may have peace.  Please leave a rating and review :-) Connect with me on social media! IG: thesemicolonpodcast

EP 18. Mental Health Awareness

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 9:47


As Mental Health Awareness month comes to an end we should be aware of our mental health daily. Ashley share some ways she has improved her mental health. Protect your mental health. Please leave a rating and review :-) Connect with me on social media! IG: thesemicolonpodcast

EP 17. Bathing in Self Love - Creating a Love Bath

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 17:03


In this episode I share how I created my love bath. What is a love bath? A love bath is a great ritual for bringing love into your life and strengthening your ability to love and be loved. This bath will fortify your heart chakra and increase your attractiveness. Enjoy the recipe! Please leave a rating and review :-) Connect with me on social media! IG: thesemicolonpodcast

EP 16. Providers Need Therapy Too w/ Jemia

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 39:42


Ashley was joined by License Clinical Social Worker Jemia Warner! In this episode Jemia and Ashley discussed how childhood trauma presents as adult anxiety and that providers need therapy too! Jemia shares experiences with having panic attacks and engaging in therapy. Many experiences and laughs were shared in this episode while being sensitive to the topics discussed. Have you gave therapy a try? Please leave a rating and review :-) Connect with me on social media! IG: thesemicolonpodcast

EP 15. Lives Gone Too Soon

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 9:53


In today’s episode we are remembering the lives that left too soon and unexpectedly. Life is to short! If tomorrow wasn’t promised, how would you spend today? Be sure to enjoy life, smile and keep going! Please leave a rating and review :-) Connect with me on social media! IG: thesemicolonpodcast

EP 14. Let’s Talk It Out with Alec!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2020 29:03


Ashley was joined by none other than the host of the Let’s Talk It Out Podcast! Alec aka Trey Bizzy shares the development of the Let’s Talk It Out Podcast which is an award winning podcast! He shares with the listeners his struggle with anxiety and how he has coped with that condition. Alec also shares three ways to help fight anxiety and depression. Alec has taken pride into creating a platform that gives others a voice and to speak out about mental health. He has impacted many lives and continues to do so. Fun fact: The LTIOpodcast is inspiration to why the Semicolon podcast was started! Listen to the Let’s Talk It Out Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ltiopodcast?fbclid=IwAR0VufJRbjeE-dJsqARPmCQbiu3dV1_hd-400FzZs6ArNJGGd26NEvUY43g Follow the Let’s Talk It Out Podcast on FB @ the “Let’s Talk It Out” podcast and on IG @ ltiopodcast Leave a rating and review :-)

EP 13. Letting Go of 2019!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 16:57


To the people that have been following my journey, you all know that this was a rough year for me. My focus words for the new year are LETTING GO. In episode 13 I talk about manifesting, forgiveness, putting yourself first in 2020. I pray 2020 is one of the best year for us all! Thank you all for being on this journey with me. Please leave a rating and review :-) Connect with me on social media! Facebook: Ashley Simmone / The Semicolon Podcast IG: thesemicolonpodcast

EP 12. I Am Not My Mental Illness

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2019 37:01


Ashley was joined by a good friend by the name of Darvon Fultz. Darvon and Ashley have a conversation about what’s it like to be hospitalized at a mental health facility. They both discuss being diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety and Depression. They also touch on a topic many steer away from which is prescription medication. Lastly Darvon shares ways he is healing and what he does for self care. Follow Darvon on Facebook @ Darvon Fultz IG: thesemicolonpodcast Please leave a rating and review :-)

EP 11. A Letter to My Inner Child

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 12:03


Does your inner child needs some healing? Are you still acting out (as an adult) the pain suffered by your inner child? Have wounded parts of yourself contributed to or carried over to situations in your adult life? If so then this episode is for you! A way to connect to your inner child is by writing a letter. In this episode, I talk a little about inner child and I share a letter I wrote to little Ashley. :-) “Caring for your inner child has a powerful and surprisingly quick result. Do it and the child heals.” - Martha Beck We officially have a Instagram Page! Please follow at thesemicolonpodcast ! Also follow the Semicolon Facebook page!

EP 10. MALES in MENTAL HEALTH

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2019 28:34


Ashley was joined by Counselor/Mentor Jarvis "JB" to have a conversation about the clinical work he does in regards to mental health. JB has been doing clinical work for 5 years now and he works with males between the ages of 11 to 15 years old. JB creates a safe place for youth, specifically boys, to be open and to share their struggles with mental health. JB teaches his youth that it's okay to be vulnerable and to feel emotions. JB shares his passion for mental health and he also shares his own personal struggles with mental health. "Shoutout to all the men going through a lot, with no one to turn to, because this world wrongly taught our males to mask their emotions and that their strong means silent."

EP 9. The Power of POSITIVE Affirmations

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 9:21


We all know there is power in words. In episode 9 I discuss the power of positive affirmations. Speaking positive affirmations over your life is a form of self care and self love. Are you all still here on this journey with me? Connect with me on social media to let me know what topics you will like to hear. IG: Ashley_Simmone / Follow the Semicolon facebook page.

EP 8. Journey to Self Love

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2019 20:21


"It's not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and make your happiness a priority. It's NECESSARY." Like I mentioned I am on a healing journey. This journey includes self love. Join me as I discuss what self love is and some things you can do to jumpstart your self love journey. Book recommendation: The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman Connect with me on social media to let me know what topics you will like to hear. IG: Ashley_Simmone / Follow the Semicolon facebook page. Please leave a rating and review :)

EP 7. Tell Your Love Ones You LOVE Them

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 18:48


This past week love has been heavy on my heart. In Episode 7, I encourage you all to take the time to tell the people closest to you that you love them. I also discuss warning signs of suicide.

EP 6. Healing is About Making Peace w/ Your Trauma and Pain

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2019 17:25


In Episode 6, I welcome Prestin! In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, Prestin bravely share his struggle with suicidal ideation and his suicide attempt. Prestin talks about his healing journey, what he does for self-care and gives advice to those that are struggling with suicidal ideation.

EP 5. Ending the Pain, Meant Wanting to End My Life

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2019 26:50


It is National Suicide Prevention Month! According to the AFSP suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US. In Episode 5 I talk about my suicidal ideation and attempt. Suicide is preventable and if you know someone at risk please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-TALK.

EP 4. How Different Traumatic Events Can Cause PTSD

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2019 47:07


For some people, talking about traumatic events can mean reliving that trauma. In Episode 4, join my cousin Chrissy and I as she bravely share the many traumatic events that lead to her being diagnosed with PTSD. It’s not an easy topic to discuss. However, Chrissy shares many symptoms and how therapy has worked for her. Subscribe and connect with me on social media. Facebook: Ashley Simmone / Instagram: Ashley_Simmone

EP 3. How Trauma Contributes to Depression and Anxiety

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2019 32:37


In Episode 3 I am joined by my amazing friend Emily! We will dive a little bit deeper into trauma, depression and anxiety. Emily will share her story and how trauma has contributed to her depression and anxiety. We will also share symptoms, warning signs and a few things you can do to start your healing journey. Subscribe and please connect with me on social media - Facebook: Ashley Simmone / Instagram: Ashley_Simmone

EP 2. My Trauma - You Can Come Back From Anything

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2019 29:56


In Episode 2 of the Semicolon Podcast, I will share with you my story and my trauma. In this episode I get very real and personal with you all. By sharing my story I hope to let someone know that they are not alone. Not two people share the exact same story but we all share similar experiences. Subscribe and please connect with me on social media. Facebook: Ashley Simmone / Instagram: Ashley_Simmone

EP 1. Semicolon - My Story is NOT Finished Yet

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2019 9:51


In this episode I will discuss my motivation for creating this podcast and a little background information about myself. Subscribe and please connect with me on social media. Facebook: Ashley Simmone / Instagram Ashley_Simmone

Official Trailer for the Semicolon Podcast!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 2:04


Welcome to the Semicolon Podcast! In this mini trailer I let you know what you can expect from this podcast. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes!

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