Judging Meghan

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Candid Reflections on Mental Health | Living With Bipolar Disorder with Shaley Hoogendoorn May 23, 2023

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I’m joined by Shaley Hoogendorn for an eye-opening episode that explores the world of bipolar disorder and mental health advocacy. Shaley, a teacher, writer, podcaster, and mental illness advocate with lived experience of bipolar II disorder, shares the importance of seeking help, the significance of accurate diagnosis and proper treatment, and the genetic nature of bipolar disorder. Together, we discuss the stigma surrounding bipolar disorder and the importance of compassion and empathy in supporting one another's mental well-being.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/JUDGINGMEGHAN and get on your way to being your best self.

I am an independent podcaster and your monthly donations and partnerships help more than you can imagine - Join my Legacy membership on Patreon. Legacies are the founding members of a brand new type of mental health support channel and membership site where we empower and uplift each other and learn how to live healed and whole after traumatic life events. This is a place for trauma survivors as well as their friends and family. This is a safe environment to be vulnerable but it's also a place for celebration and moving forward. Let's all start to embrace who we are becoming by looking forward together! Join my Legacy membership on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/judgingmeghan... #mentalhealth #selfcare #self #judgingothers #judgingmeghan #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #survivor #abuserecovery #traumahealing #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #podcasts #selfhelp #addiction #socialmedia #lgbtqsupport #death #tragedy #pandemic #hypomania #thisisbipolarpodcast #podcaster #bipolar2 #mentalillnessawarness #bipolardisorder

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The Realities of Standardized Testing and Its Effects on Mental Health | Supporting Students Outside the Classroom with Kelly Trotter King May 16, 2023

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In this week's episode, we discuss the pressures facing young people in the education system, including the impact of social media on mental health, the challenges of standardized testing, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on students' well-being. My guest, Kelly Trotter King, CEO of Generation Think, shares insights into her company's educational services, including in-home and online tutoring and test prep for private middle and high schools. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on supporting students both inside and outside the classroom.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/JUDGINGMEGHAN and get on your way to being your best self.

I am an independent podcaster and your monthly donations and partnerships help more than you can imagine - Join my Legacy membership on Patreon. Legacies are the founding members of a brand new type of mental health support channel and membership site where we empower and uplift each other and learn how to live healed and whole after traumatic life events. This is a place for trauma survivors as well as their friends and family. This is a safe environment to be vulnerable but it's also a place for celebration and moving forward. Let's all start to embrace who we are becoming by looking forward together! Join my Legacy membership on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/judgingmeghan... #mentalhealth #selfcare #self #judgingothers #judgingmeghan #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #survivor #abuserecovery #traumahealing #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #podcasts #selfhelp #addiction #socialmedia #lgbtqsupport #death #tragedy #pandemic #gift #family #tutoring #covid #students #standardizedtesting #kellyking #school

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Grief, Growth, and Numerology: Finding Meaning After Tragedy with Liza Spiridon May 09, 2023

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The quote "Everything happens for a reason" is often said when experiencing loss, but can be difficult to hear while grieving. However, traumatic experiences can help individuals grow into who they need to be. In this episode, Liza Spiridon shares her experience of becoming an automatic parent to her nieces after her sister and brother-in-law tragically passed away in a car accident. While the transition to this new normal has been painful, Liza discovered her gift for numerology and uses it to help others through their grief.

Six months ago, Liza's Siblings siblings Greg Ammen and Grace Spiridon-Ammen lost their lives due to the recklessness of a street racer, leaving their twin 7-year old daughters who survived the crash orphaned. The transfer hearing takes place later on this month. Read on for more details and how you can support them by May 12th:

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I am an independent podcaster and your monthly donations and partnerships help more than you can imagine - Join my Legacy membership on Patreon. Legacies are the founding members of a brand new type of mental health support channel and membership site where we empower and uplift each other and learn how to live healed and whole after traumatic life events. This is a place for trauma survivors as well as their friends and family. This is a safe environment to be vulnerable but it's also a place for celebration and moving forward. Let's all start to embrace who we are becoming by looking forward together! Join my Legacy membership on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/judgingmeghan... #mentalhealth #selfcare #self #judgingothers #judgingmeghan #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #survivor #abuserecovery #traumahealing #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #podcasts #selfhelp #addiction #socialmedia #lgbtqsupport #death #tragedy #pandemic #gift #family #kids #grief #carcrash #numerology #grief #loss

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Surviving a Mass School Shooting 25 Years Later with Actress Mary Hollis Inboden May 02, 2023

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Since the 90s mass shootings have continued to rise in numbers. This year alone, as of April, there have been 179 mass shootings in the US, 16 of which have been school shootings. Fear and anxiety have become the default for our children as we send them to school everyday knowing that their schools are not safe. Change needs to be made, and it’s so important that we continue to speak out on this pressing issue. In this episode, I discuss the heartbreaking reality with a survivor of a shooting which took place in 1998. Mary Hollis Inboden talks about her horrific experience at Westside Middle School when she was only 12. The aftermath of this shooting has traumatized her and her classmates to this day. Mary Hollis lost her best friend Paige,a teacher and classmates on that horrific day. The sad fact is that I had never heard of this particular shooting. Columbine put school shooters on the map and today it’s as if Americans forget each one so easily and move on. These people all have names and families and friends that love and miss them. This episode is heavy but I could not be more proud of Mary Hollis for sharing and hopefully her story will instill change.

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I am an independent podcaster and your monthly donations and partnerships help more than you can imagine - Join my Legacy membership on Patreon. Legacies are the founding members of a brand new type of mental health support channel and membership site where we empower and uplift each other and learn how to live healed and whole after traumatic life events. This is a place for trauma survivors as well as their friends and family. This is a safe environment to be vulnerable but it's also a place for celebration and moving forward. Let's all start to embrace who we are becoming by looking forward together! Join my Legacy membership on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/judgingmeghan... #mentalhealth #selfcare #self #judgingothers #judgingmeghan #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #survivor #abuserecovery #traumahealing #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #podcasts #selfhelp #addiction #socialmedia #lgbtqsupport #death #tragedy #pandemic #america #massshootings #kids #maryholisinboden #actress #gunviolence #grief #schoolshootings

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The Grieving Process | Feeling Lonely In Your Grief with The Good Mourning Grief Podcast (Revisited) Apr 25, 2023

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The Grieving Process | Feeling Lonely In Your Grief with The Good Mourning Grief Podcast (Revisited)

The Hosts of The Good Mourning Grief Podcast, Sally Douglas and Imogen Carn are todays guests. Both ladies lost their Mothers suddenly and tragically in 2019. Thrown into the unbearable losses in their early thirties was too much to bear. Imogen was also a new mother and felt she was all alone.

We discuss why they started their podcast, how they met and became the best of friends in a grief support group.

Both ladies taught me so much. I was especially touched by the fact that they have turned their pain into purpose. Sal and Im, as they prefer to be called, are on a mission to break the stigma on discussing mental health. I love that their close bond and friendship was started during the most difficult of times. They have now become the best of friends and share their weekly podcast to help others in the midst of loss.

Be sure to pre-order Imogen’s and Sally’s book “Good Mourning” which releases in the US on May 23rd through Amazon!

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NOTE: This Revisited Series is the re-release of my favorite most important episodes.

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A Refreshing Take on The Importance of Authenticity On Social Media and Motherhood with Content Creator and Podcaster Mary Hendricks Apr 18, 2023

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In this age of social media, so much of the content we see is glamorized which is why it’s a breath of fresh air whenever we come across content creators who are relatable and authentic. One of these genuine people is this episode's guest Mom of three and Podcaster Mary Hendricks. In this episode we will be talking about what made Mary want to begin her career in Social Media and Podcasting! Mary’s perspective on life is refreshing, funny and real. I was a big fan prior to recording, our conversation did not let me down. Tune in and share!

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/JUDGINGMEGHAN and get on your way to being your best self.

I am an independent podcaster and your monthly donations and partnerships help more than you can imagine - Join my Legacy membership on Patreon. Legacies are the founding members of a brand new type of mental health support channel and membership site where we empower and uplift each other and learn how to live healed and whole after traumatic life events. This is a place for trauma survivors as well as their friends and family. This is a safe environment to be vulnerable but it's also a place for celebration and moving forward. Let's all start to embrace who we are becoming by looking forward together! Join my Legacy membership on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/judgingmeghan... #mentalhealth #selfcare #self #judgingothers #judgingmeghan #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #survivor #abuserecovery #traumahealing #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #podcasts #selfhelp #addiction #socialmedia #lgbtqsupport #death #tragedy #pandemic #caregiver #theverymarylife #theverymarypodcast #maryhendricks #instagram #women #contentcreator #motherhood

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What is Prader-Willi syndrome? Being A Mom To A Child With A Disability With Mother and Podcaster Jessica Patay Apr 11, 2023

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People often talk about the magic of being a mother, and while it is an incredible and rewarding job, it's also a difficult one. No one knows this better than this episode's guest, Jessica Patay.

Jessica is a mother of three, including a son who has a rare genetic disorder called Prader-Willi syndrome. Due to her firsthand experience with being a caregiver to a child with disabilities, she knows how challenging and isolating it can be, and that is why she founded We Are Brave Together, an organization that creates a community for moms of children with disabilities.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/JUDGINGMEGHAN and get on your way to being your best self.

I am an independent podcaster and your monthly donations and partnerships help more than you can imagine - Join my Legacy membership on Patreon. Legacies are the founding members of a brand new type of mental health support channel and membership site where we empower and uplift each other and learn how to live healed and whole after traumatic life events. This is a place for trauma survivors as well as their friends and family. This is a safe environment to be vulnerable but it's also a place for celebration and moving forward. Let's all start to embrace who we are becoming by looking forward together! Join my Legacy membership on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/judgingmeghan... #mentalhealth #selfcare #self #judgingothers #judgingmeghan #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #survivor #abuserecovery #traumahealing #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #podcasts #selfhelp #addiction #addictionrecovery #lgbtqsupport #death #tragedy #purpose #caregiver #comunity #praderwillisyndrome #women #disability #motherhood

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The Impact Of ACE’s On Ones Future | Overcoming A Drug Addiction With Former Model and Author Suki Jones Apr 04, 2023

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Statistics show 61% of adults have experienced at least one ace (adverse childhood experience) before the age of 18. With the number of people who have had to go through childhood trauma, it’s no wonder that there continues to be a rise in drug addiction as people try and find a way to cope with their past trauma. That's why I am so glad to have author and former model Suki Jones as this episode's guest to have this important discussion.

Growing up Suki dealt with a lot from an abusive alcoholic dad to her parent's constant fighting, to her grandfather molesting her Suki had to deal with so much trauma as a child which led to her beginning to use drugs as early as 13. If you’d like to learn even more about Suki and her journey you can pre-order her book Sea, Swallow Me on Amazon, Apple Books, or Barnes & Noble.

I am an independent podcaster and your monthly donations and partnerships help more than you can imagine - Join my Legacy membership on Patreon. Legacies are the founding members of a brand new type of mental health support channel and membership site where we empower and uplift each other and learn how to live healed and whole after traumatic life events. This is a place for trauma survivors as well as their friends and family. This is a safe environment to be vulnerable but it's also a place for celebration and moving forward. Let's all start to embrace who we are becoming by looking forward together! Join my Legacy membership on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/judgingmeghan... #mentalhealth #selfcare #self #judgingothers #judgingmeghan #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #survivor #abuserecovery #traumahealing #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #podcasts #selfhelp #addiction #addictionrecovery #lgbtqsupport #death #tragedy #purpose #drugaddiction #actor #abuse #eatingdisorder #women #model #sukijones

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Learning How to Process Grief | Empowering Women With Author & Psychologist Suzanne Anderson Mar 28, 2023

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Women are often told how we should act, speak and all the different ways in which we are limited. I am so honored to have this episode's guest, Suzanne Anderson. Suzanne is a psychologist and author of “The Way Of The Mysterial Woman” and “You Make Your Path By Walking” available June 13th. She has dedicated her career to helping women become their strongest, happiest, and best selves. After she lost her husband tragically to suicide she realized she had to learn to grieve and the many ways she can help others on this very difficult path. Her story not only inspired me but helped me put many things I struggle with into perspective.

You can find out more about Suzanne at her website https://mysterialwoman.com which will have the information on her upcoming “Make Your Path B Walking” women’s retreat coming up on Thursday June 8th through Sunday June 11th.

I am an independent podcaster and your monthly donations and partnerships help more than you can imagine - Join my Legacy membership on Patreon. Legacies are the founding members of a brand new type of mental health support channel and membership site where we empower and uplift each other and learn how to live healed and whole after traumatic life events. This is a place for trauma survivors as well as their friends and family. This is a safe environment to be vulnerable but it's also a place for celebration and moving forward. Let's all start to embrace who we are becoming by looking forward together! Join my Legacy membership on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/judgingmeghan... #mentalhealth #selfcare #self #judgingothers #judgingmeghan #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #survivor #abuserecovery #traumahealing #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #podcasts #selfhelp #addiction #addictionrecovery #lgbtqsupport #death #women #purpose #grief #empowerment

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Why The World Is Afraid Of Diversity With Actor Darryl Stephens Mar 21, 2023

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While we are seeing more diversity and inclusivity on our screens, at the same time the world seems to be becoming more and more divided. The entertainment industry is finally taking steps forward in including more and more POC and LGBTQ+ representation the real world seems to be taking a step back. With laws being brought forward that negatively impact the LGBTQ+ community and hate crimes on the rise. The real question is, why is what we’re seeing on screen so different from what happening in today’s society? Tune into this weeks episode with guest, Actor Daryll Stephens, best known for his ground breaking role on the hit show, “Noah’s Arc.”

I am an independent podcaster and your monthly donations and partnerships help more than you can imagine - Join my Legacy membership on Patreon. Legacies are the founding members of a brand new type of mental health support channel and membership site where we empower and uplift each other and learn how to live healed and whole after traumatic life events. This is a place for trauma survivors as well as their friends and family. This is a safe environment to be vulnerable but it's also a place for celebration and moving forward. Let's all start to embrace who we are becoming by looking forward together! Join my Legacy membership on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/judgingmeghan... #mentalhealth #selfcare #self #judgingothers #judgingmeghan #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #survivor #abuserecovery #traumahealing #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #podcasts #selfhelp #addiction #addictionrecovery #lgbtqsupport #death #tragedy #purpose #noahsarc #actor #lgbtq #poc #women #diversity #darrylstephens

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