Safe Space Sessions: Recent Episodes
Constantina
Welcome to Safe Space Sessions podcast series, hosted by Constantina Venetis. Constantina is a mental health and illness advocate, champion and plans to have authentic, organic and open, tough conversations on the topic of well-being. Our mission is to create a safe and non-judgemental community of mental health advocates. Providing the opportunity to share life experiences openly, connect and learn from each other. Lets end the stigma together and create a community of mental health champions! We all have stories to share and if you are interested in being interviewed for Safe Space Sessions, please reach out and we will tailor a podcast episode for you. Connect with me! Personal Instagram: @constantinavenetis Personal Email: c.5venetis@gmail.com Podcast Instagram: @safe_space_sessions
In this episode of Safe Space Session, Constantina will speak to her recent episode with depression and how this affected her day to day life. She will share the lifestyle and living circumstances she was facing at the time, a long list of symptoms and touch on recovery tips. If you experience depression, this will be an opportunity for you to see what it is like for someone else struggling. Perhaps there are similarities and this will lead to you not feeling alone. Constantina continues to follow the podcast's goal of speaking out and sharing lived experiences to open the conversation around mental health and mental illness. Please listen to be apart of the journey.
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Ilana is a wise, strong woman full of knowledge and examples that will enhance your wellness. Listen to this episode to hear her stories and what gives her hope and motivation to keep going, as she mentions you cannot have light without the dark. She commonly refers to “it takes a village”, meaning it takes a community and support to move through life’s challenges. She has learned to identify what she needs moment to moment and indulge with resources and positivity. Ilana knows she needs to put the oxygen mask on herself first to protect her peace and engage with self-care tendencies. She says that what you focus on will grow, to let go of people who cannot meet you in your journey and to move forward with love. Toolboxes are essential on our journeys and Ilana’s toolbox is full of golden resources. Ilana shares openly about her diagnosis with a mixed depressive mood disorder, her diagnosis brought clarity and recognition of patterns. She also recognizes the importance of using resources, reaching out for professional help when you relapse and the healing of body, mind and spirit.
Resources recommended:
24 hour cope line for moments of crisis 310-COPE: 1-855-310-2673
Wellness Together Canada: 1-866-585-0445
https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA
Global Citizens:
https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/global-citizen-take-action/id990655529
CMHA Community Connections: https://cmha-yr.on.ca/get-support/community-connections-16/
Connect with Ilana on instagram: @kimmieblue2000
Earlier this year, I ran into a serious life or death experience and through this I have learned some life changing reflections that I want to share you my listeners. Listen in to hear what happened and how it changed me for the better. I hope you can walk away from this podcast feeling empowered.
Some of my top reflections include:
- Embrace life everyday
- Take risks
- Surround yourself with people who life you up
- Live an authentic life
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Hear from our podcast host, Constantina Venetis. Please follow Safe Space Sessions page to join my journey. I have always dreamed of a world that is inclusive and accepting of everyone and anyone. I was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder in 2019 and since then have become very self-aware of my emotions. I have the lived experience and I do not anyone out there to feel as they are alone. Mental health is health and just like any other health related concern, mental illness requires treatment. I know how this can feel and I also know how empowering it feels to have the right support systems in place. I hope to slowly, but surely, build a community of mental health advocates through this platform and the Safe Space Sessions podcast conversations. Together lets end the stigma and learn from each other. Do not hesitate to reach out anytime, I am here for you!
Personal Instagram: @constantinavenetis
Personal Email: c.5venetis@gmail.com
Podcast Instagram: @safe_space_sessions
Join me and Jessica Takimoto unpack the benefits of moving your body to maintain wellness. Jessica is the owner of Shine Fit and a Business Coach. Over the pandemic, Jessica struggled with isolation and symptoms of anxiety and depression. She sought out therapy, despite facing the stigma towards accessing help and has since put in the deep internal work to live a fulfilling life and tackle her struggles. Jessica challenges listeners to find what works best for them, take small steps to improve their well-being and access resources. She preaches 1% better every day and is full of wisdom and golden nuggets that will enhance your well-being and make you think. Have a listen, share with friends and do not forget to like and subscribe for more interviews!
Jessica’s self-help book recommendations:
- Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
- Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor
- How to Do The Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self by Nicole LePera
Connect with Jessica on instagram: @jesstakimotofitness