According to Josiah David, he is "just another soul operating these meat suits and trying to have a decent time here on earth. Trying to spread as much light and love as I can until my expiration date!" I usually don't copy/paste bios, but that one brought me so much joy that I HAD TO! Josiah shares his stories on his social media platforms, and I'm so happy that he joined us on the podcast. I also want to thank Corilynn Bailey, my amazing STFS co-host, for jumping in and running the show on this day. I had to take a step back for mental health reasons, and she was a total #bosswoman and covered for me. Content warning: This episode mentions suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, depression, anxiety, medication experiences, substances, psychedelic experiences, childhood trauma, and sexual assault.
Thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast. STFS: Stories of survival, struggle, and everything in between. Jani Rad @janirad.me and Be Fearless You Foundation @befearlessyou (Corilynn Bailey) are co-hosting this minisode series of “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?” to bring you a platform where we can all end the stigma around mental health and mental illness together. Conversation is powerful, and together through language and stories - we can Stop the F** Stigma! As a disclaimer, the stories shared on this platform may include triggering content. Please take care of yourself when listening. We will not be providing advice, therapy, or counseling. That is not the intended purpose of this space. If you are seeking professional advice or need to talk to someone immediately, please connect with a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK). @psych_today @800273talk
Additional resources to find BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists:
Asian Mental Health Collective @asianmentalhealthcollective
Therapy in Color: The mental health directory for People of Color @therapyincolor_
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network @nqttcn
South Asian Therapists @southasiantherapists