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Today we showcase the work of Elyse Fox and the Sad Girls Club and their work to highlight mental health issues and provide support particularly within in the Black community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Depression is a very real situation, and we all need a safe space where we can go, speak honestly about what we may be going through, and get the healing and coping tools we deserve. Young people, including young women, are finding themselves in need of support, direction, and guidance. Having access to these tools can be the difference between living and just existing … and there is a difference. “If you look at the wellness space as a whole, how many wellness spaces or communities can you name for men?” (Elyse), 4:28 My guest today is Elyse Fox, a woman blessed with many talents. From directing to activism to being a recognized tastemaker, to say her plate is full would truly be an understatement; it's running over! Elyse is also the Founder of Sad Girls Club: an online platform and real-life platform designed to help young women facing mental illnesses. It's an amazing undertaking and one that helps those suffering throughout the world find the support they so desperately desire. Today, we get deep with Elyse on a number of different topics as she shares her amazing journey. “Delivery is really key too; especially in the moment.” – (Elyse), 12:59 It's a challenging world out there, but Elyse wants young women who are struggling with mental health issues to know that they don't have to go it alone. If you're a young woman traveling this road or you know one who is, this is an episode that has to be experienced. The conversation is equal parts broad and informative and guaranteed to give listeners the push they need to move toward the healing they deserve! Don't miss out on this life-enhancing discussion! “When people see numbers/statistics on mental health it's easy for them to digest.” – (Elyse), 38:29 In this episode: (1:45) – The importance of branding and fonts on her website. (3:10) – Comedy and mental health go hand in hand. (3:33) – Danny tells of his therapist and the volume of comedians she treats. (4:09) – Danny explains why he started the show. (4:27) – Gender wellness states are compared. (4:48) – Elyse shares her views on men and mental health. (5:49) – Men and the lack of true support systems. (6:11) – Elyse relays the myth that men can't cry. (7:04) – Danny discusses the danger of self-diagnosis. (7:14) – The fad of mental health being sexy. (7:55) – The troublesome reality is that mental health is viewed as trendy. (8:54) – Danny discusses the pain of hearing a friend disclose their depression. (9:47) – Elyse says acting with depression is a must. (10:40) – Sometimes it's about being listened to, not solving the problem. (11:10) – Danny speaks about how he handles problems his wife brings to him. (12:20) – Knowing how to address a woman when she's being challenged matters. (13:04) – Delivery makes all the difference according to Elyse. (14:40) – Elyse opens up and says motherhood was scary. (18:00) – Motherhood was not the plan, but she wouldn't change a thing. (18:44) – Postpartum depression on top of her depression for Elyse. (19:35) – Therapy was her saving grace. (20:29) – Danny moves the conversation to Conversations With Friends. (23:15) – The impact of feedback on her film is discussed. (24:20) – Elyse discusses how she handles her son when he's having a moment. (25:40) – Elyse teaches her son to communicate anxiety and express his feelings. (26:15) – The ‘being black in America' conversation Elyse will have with her son. (28:31) – Danny and Elyse discuss her abusive past relationships. (29:02) – When Elyse knew she was tired of being in abusive relationships. (31:03) – Danny discloses why men stay in bad relationships. (31:31) – Sad Girls Club isn't just for females. (33:41) – The difference being in nature can make on your mental state. (36:25) – The importance of having resources on the Sad Girls website. (37:17) – The candles on the website and Elyse discusses her favorite. (39:31) – Relationship advice from Elyse. (40:41) – The power of “I” statements. (40:50) – The value of friends who can check in on you. (45:31) – Mental health wasn't discussed when Elyse was a child. Our Guest Elyse Fox is a director, activist, and tastemaker living in New York City. She's been featured in a number of publications including Vogue Magazine, Forbes, and Broadly to name a few. Through her efforts to create access and community within the mental health world, Elyse has partnered with Nike, Harvard University, The U.S. Intelligence Community, Instagram, and many more. Her mission is to connect communities, spread awareness, and provide access to resources through vulnerability, gathering, and storytelling. Resources & Links Off The Cuff with Danny LoPriore https://www.offthecuff.fm/ https://www.youtube.com/c/OffTheCuffwithDannyLoPriore https://www.instagram.com/1and1otc/ https://www.instagram.com/dannylopriore/ https://www.tiktok.com/@1and1otc Elyse Fox https://sadgirlsclub.org/ https://www.instagram.com/elyse.fox/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/elysefoxnyc/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/elysefox
After experiencing the depths of depression and sadness in her own life, Elyse Fox joins High On Feminism to discuss the importance of mental health and what inspired her to create Sad Girls Club in 2017. Realizing that there was a need for space and conversation around the topic, Elyse explores the stigma against discussing mental health in the black community, re-learning herself through therapy, using cannabis as intentional medicine, and creating a community for girls to feel both safe and compelled to share their sad girl stories together.
What inspired a filmmaker to turn her story into an organization dedicated to ending the stigma surrounding mental health and providing services to young women who don't have access to therapy and treatment? Today on “I'm Fine, You?,” a mental health podcast brought to you by Maybelline New York's Brave Together Initiative, host Chrissy Rutherford speaks with CEO, film director, mental health advocate, and founder of Sad Girls Club, Elyse Fox. Hear how Elyse's own struggles with mental health inspired her to connect communities and spread awareness through vulnerability and storytelling. Plus, the pair also discuss the importance of teaching children about mental health from an early age and so much more! Join us on this thoughtful episode of “I'm Fine, You?,” presented by Maybelline New York.To learn more about Maybelline New York's Brave Together Mental Health Initiative, check out our website, and if you or someone you know is feeling anxious or depressed, text TOGETHER to 741741 to be connected with a trained Crisis Counselor. The Crisis Text Line is here to support any type of mental health crisis. You can follow Elyse on Instagram. To learn more about our host Chrissy Rutherford you can check out her website or follow her on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Pinterest.Follow UsTwitter @MaybellineFacebook @MaybellineInstagram @MaybellinePresented by Maybelline New Yorkwww.maybelline.com
Elyse Fox is a Brooklyn native filmmaker, mental health activist and founder of the nonprofit Sad Girls Club. Sad Girls Club was created to provide access, resources and community within the mental wellness space to Black women and the BIPOC community. Elyse enjoys canceled meetings, picking flowers, directing content and spending time with her baby boy, Basel.On this episode we speak on establishing more accessible mental health resources, navigating the mental health crisis post pandemic, and trusting your intuition. Support the show
Today's episode features the incredible Elyse Fox, founder of Sad Girls Club. James and Elyse discuss: - Setting boundaries with social media & changing routines - How to ask for help & support from your community - Dealing with backlash & handling audience expectation - Managing the ups & downs of success - Elyse's journey as a Black creator & finding shared experience.
Ein kleines Mädchen mit Depressionen lernt damit umzugehen und hilft anderen, die das gleiche erleben.
In this episode, we are in spiritual dialogue with Elyse Fox founder of Sad Girls Club about how to implement small moments of joy into our lives in order to feel fuller, more whole, and able to give space to our creative pathways. Elyse teaches us how to design our own sustainable ecosystem for ourselves in moments of chaos and overwhelm, along with providing an open outlet for channels that bring us happiness and joy. According to Elyse, the journey is where it is at and we are always in process. this podcast is brought to you by The Diaz Collections.
Or at least that's what Urban Laughter said, but everyone doesn't agree.It is a new week so of course, we brought you a new episode. This week for Black Magic, we talk about Elyse Fox and Alvin Alley. Don't know em? Then, be sure to listen and google to learn a little more. In Living While Black, we discuss how white supremacists are finally being considered an ISIS level threat, Jaylen Butler being handcuffed and detained even after the police realize they have the wrong guy, and the transphobic and homophobic comments that people have had to say about Zaya Wade.Rude Talk is all about love. For a change, Urban Laughter saw a movie on time (The Photograph), we talk about a terrible first date, and what to do if you know a soon-to-be bride that is cheating on her soon-to-be-groom. Would you continue being a bridesmaid in the wedding or are you tip toeing out?
Elyse Fox, founder of amazing mental health organisation Sad Girls Club, talks to Scarlett about finding feminism and how being part of the bigger movement can be the ultimate form of self-help. Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/2CVYBYe | https://apple.co/2OOgjhC Come see us live: https://www.feministsdontwear.pink/tour/
Personal Political Digital Expression invites Guadalupe Rosales of Veteranas & Rucas, Elyse Fox of Sad Girls Club, and Ifrah Ahmed of Araweelo Abroad to discuss online entrepreneurial essentials. This conversation introduces us to their entrepreneurial journeys and aims to unpack how the internet has shaped their views on creative expression, prescribed and ascribed identities, role constraints, civic engagement, and community responsibility. https://www.instagram.com/veteranas_and_rucas/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/sadgirlsclub/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/araweeloabroad/?hl=en Supported by Red Bull Arts Intro music by: Tygapaw
Julie and Michelle are back together and sharing their reactions to the last MOHO episode featuring hormone expert Nicki Williams. PMS, heavier periods, hair loss, weight gain, brain fog, anxiety spikes and more – the ladies get real about all of it. They also chat about a new initiative that will see first-year students at the University of Waterloo receive mental health first aid kits and Olay’s new Face Anything campaign featuring Elyse Fox, mental health advocate and founder of the Sad Girls Club. Resources mentioned: Period Tracker app Think Dirty App University of Waterloo students to get mental health first aid kits this fall Olay celebrates the fearless women who are tired of being told they’re ‘too” anything Sad Girls Club Thanks for tuning in to Mind of Her Own – the podcast that gets inside a woman’s head! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. Don’t forget to share your favourite episodes on social media and subscribe to the show so that you never miss an episode! For more information about the show, visit mindofherownpodcast.com. You can also join the Facebook Group at facebook.com/groups/mindofherownpodcast, follow the show on Instagram and connect with Julie on Twitter at @julietrites.
Hello hello hello Happy 1 year anniversary - what a year! Hope you guys enjoy this interview with Elyse Fox; what a boss. Head over to her instagram @elyse.fox to learn more about @producedbygirls + @sadgirlsclubpbg - they launched a Kickstarted campaign; go help! As I said, I will be having a live recording on June 28th + would love to see you guys there. Get your FREE TICKETS ---> here! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/coffee-with-dani-irl-x-drinki-tickets-35021759024 Big love, thanks for all the amazing emails + comments. Again, please do subscribe and leave a comment; we need you! p.s. the girls will be back ranting with me soon Dani/ @missionworldie x --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffee-with-dani/message