Recovery State Of Mind: Recent Episodes
Stephanie Brown
On the Recovery State of Mind Podcast, we will talk about all types of recovery. Focusing on mental health, mental illness and all forms of addiction.
My mission is to; Provide listeners with relatable content and resources around mental health, mental illness and sharing my own personal journey in recovery. I will do my best to provide hope, inspiration and resources to improve every day life. I promise these episodes will always be recorded with integrity, open mindedness and guidance from the most reliable sources. Connect with me - I'd love to hear from you! IG - @recoverystateofmind
On today's episode, I speak with Paige Chiasson, also known as @liberatingbrad on Instagram. She is sharing her brothers story of his battle with mental illness and addiction.
On today's episode of Mental Break, we discuss all things holiday! Plus, I share my 5 tips to protect your mental health through the holiday season.
In today's episode I share some ways to help those around you who are struggling with mental health/mental illness.
NAMI
Suicide Prevention Life Line - 800-273-8255
In today's episode I discuss the warning signs of emotional abuse.
Resources:
Healthline Article
In today’s episode I talk about what Love bombing is and what my experience was like with a love bomber.
On today's episode of the mental break series, hear Dan and I discuss the every day struggles of anxiety.
In this episode I share my experience regarding the cycle of abuse and specifically gaslighting. From psychologytoday.com, I will share with you 11 warning signs of gaslighting.
If something doesn't feel right, speak up! Listen to your gut and to your intuition. You know best, don't let someone else make you believe differently.
Resources:
Psychologytoday.com
Cycle of Abuse
Rebuilding
Book Resources:
First, We make the Beast Beautiful - Sarah Wilson
Healing From Hidden Abuse - Shannon Thomas
A Beautiful, Terrible Thing - Jen Waite
In today's episode I chat with Daryl Perry also known on IG as @yourlevelfitness. Check out all things your level fitness here
The mental break series is presented by The Big Fat Life and Recovery State of Mind Podcast. This mini episode discusses topics surrounding mental health. In today's episode we take on the topic of self medicating with food and food addiction.
Big Fat Life Podcast - Click Here
In this episode I chat with Kaytee, also known as @flavor_fancy_Keto on Instagram. Kaytee has faced a lot of downs in her lifetime, but keeps such a positive outlook on life. This episode is raw and vulnerable and I'm so grateful Kaytee was willing to share her story. Make sure to check her out over on the following social media platforms: IG: flavor_fancy_keto YouTube: flavor fancy Twitter: fancyflavor Interview on the Big Fat Life Podcast
Email: flavorfancyketo@gmail.com
In this episode I talk about a recent trigger and desire to drink. This is how I handled it and got through another 24.
Bonus episode! I speak a bit about my story of hope as we enter in to suicide prevention awareness month.
Today I'm sharing 6 simple tips from Pinterest that helps lessen anxiety. I'll share my experience with each one as these have truly helped me manage my anxiety better.
Check out the Pin!
Night Time Supplement
Natural Calm @ GNC
Thinking Putty - Crazy Aarons
That is a wrap on season one of Recovery State of Mind Podcast!! I've loved bringing you these first 10 episodes and look forward to providing more and even better content coming in August. Have a great July! Email me! rsompodcast@gmail.com
In today's episode, I chat with my good friend, Chance! You may know him as @fat_chance_trying on Instagram for his amazing transformation losing 250 pounds in just over a year. Today you'll hear more of the mental health aspect of his journey. We'll talk mental illness, therapy, coping skills and we'll touch on the subject of suicide. This episode may be triggering, but it's an important message that I'm grateful Chance was willing to share. Follw Chance on IG - @fat_chance_trying Big Life Podcast Episode - Click Here!
Did you know disappointment and failures can actually bring positive outcomes?? In today's Friday Feels I am sharing some of my ah-ha moments around this topic! I am able to identify my growth and strength and want to share that with you!
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In this episode, I share more about my time in therapy. I am also sharing resources as well as two male perspectives from my friends Chance and Willie. I'd love to hear your feedback, and if you would help me share my story, please rate and review on apple podcast!
Recovery state of mind IG
www.goodtherapy.org
www.therapistaid.com
https://www.purewow.com/wellness/free-therapy-resources
https://onemindpsyberguide.org/apps/
https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/warning-signs-of-bad-therapy/
Chance
Willie
Nikki
Vanessa
In this episode I share a quick message about feeling the feels and healing. Thanks to my good friend @fat_chance_trying on IG for inspiring today’s message.
In this episode, I am sharing my experience with a psychiatrist as well as medication. It can be scary to start new meds, and you have to do what’s comfortable for you! DM or email me if there’s anything from this episode you’d like to discuss!
Today’s episode may be triggering for some as I openly share about my battle with depression, as well as suicide and suicide awareness. My hope is one day, the shame stigma around suicidal thoughts and attempts will lessen. It’s what we do with our thoughts that count, it’s okay not to believe everything our brains tell us. Check out the episode and I’d love to hear your feedback.
Resources:
- @stayingstrongbykatie - "What your friends who's going through suicidal thoughts wants you to know"
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline -1-800-273-8255
- Crisis Text Line - text HELLO to 741741
- Suicide Prevention - NIH
- Suicide Prevention Help Guide -
- Madi's House Cincinnati
- Virtual Support Groups
- Andrea Gibson Living Proof Spoken Word
In today's episode, Vanessa, also known as @thehealthy_therapist on instagram is joining as my co-host. We will pick up from part one in episode five discussing Empaths and also bringing in some discussion around trauma. Vanessa J - @thehealth_instagram
Happy Friday! In today's Friday Feels episode, I share all the feelings and then some of my first night in a behavioral health hospital. It's not all bad! I definitely have some funny memories to share. Thanks for listening!
Top 10 traits of an Empath Highly Sensitive - Naturally giving, sensitive, good listeners (Out of 200 PPL 83% said yes to being told they are too sensitive or emotional.) Absorb other people’s emotions - Highly attuned, Feel to an extreme, Take on others feelings of anger anxiety, Flourish on peace and love (out of 200 people 82% said they take on feelings of friends) Introverted - Overwhelmed in crowds, prefers one on one (Out of 200 ppl 81% answered yes to experiencing sudden overwhelming emotions when around others. Highly Intuitive - Experience the world through their intuition Need alone time - Drained around others - Freedom to come and go ( not be trapped) (Out of 200 ppl - 95% answered yes to feeling drained when they spend time around certain people) Can become overwhelmed in relationships Targets for energy vampires Replenish in nature Highly tuned senses Big Hearts - can give too much Resource Links https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ykGhTXm9t1KDbZ77an6jJ https://drjudithorloff.com/ https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/empath-signs/ https://www.psychalive.org/empaths/ https://drjudithorloff.com/top-10-traits-of-an-empath/ https://www.purewow.com/wellness/most-empathic-zodiac-signs
This episode is real and raw. I share with you the new perspective, around recovery, I have been gaining over the last week. Hear me share about my gratitude and why that's such an important part of my recovery.
Happy June! In this episode of Friday Feels, you'll hear me share the emotions of eating healthy, weight loss stalls and how recovery is going.
In today's episode I share my struggles in recovery. With everything going on in our world today, there's an added layer of anxiety and depression going on. How do I deal with it?
IG: Recoverystateofmind
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EM: rsompodcast@gmail.com
Alochol.org
Nami.org
George Floyd Go Fund Me
Change.org Petition
It should not be this way.
In today's Friday feels, I share how my week has been and what feelings I have coming up. Covid, Racism, Recovery - I'm feeling all the feels.
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E-mail: rsompodcast@gmail.com
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In this episode, I talk about what has affected my mental health, and share my journey of finding a therapist.