Normalize The Conversation by Inspiring My Generation

Inspiring My Generation
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Tune into "Normalize The Conversation" by Inspiring My Generation for insightful discussions on mental health, featuring experts and real-life stories. Join us in breaking the stigma! ⚠️ Trigger Warning: Mental Health & Suicide ⚠️ Hosted by Francesca Reicherter An initiative of Inspiring My Generation

  1. Reconnecting with Creativity in Challenging Times with Diana Weymar

    DEC 17

    Reconnecting with Creativity in Challenging Times with Diana Weymar

    How can you reconnect with your creativity during life’s most challenging moments? In this inspiring episode of Normalize The Conversation, Diana Weymar joins Francesca Reicherter to explore how difficult times, emotional struggles, and low moments can spark some of your most meaningful creative breakthroughs. Diana shares her personal journey of navigating depression and desperation, rediscovering her creative spark, and transforming struggle into inspiration. Listeners will learn practical ways to tap into their own creativity, embrace emotion over productivity, and turn hardship into a source of creative energy. In this episode, you’ll discover how to: Reclaim your creativity during tough timesUse emotional awareness as a tool for inspirationTurn challenging moments into transformative creative energyBuild resilience through storytelling and self-expression Whether you’re an artist, creator, or anyone navigating emotional challenges, this conversation offers compassionate insight and practical strategies to harness creativity as a healing and empowering tool. Listen now to Reconnecting with Creativity in Challenging Times with Diana Weymar and learn how to turn even your toughest moments into creative breakthroughs. Connect with Diana Weymar: https://www.tinypricksproject.com/the-artist/ #NormalizeTheConversation #DianaWeymar #CreativeHealing #CreativityThroughStruggle #MentalHealthPodcast #Storytelling #EmotionalAwareness #HealingThroughArt #CreativeResilience #SelfExpression #ArtTherapy #MentalHealthAwareness #Inspiration #EmotionalWellness #CreativityAndHealing

    33 min
  2. Why “This Too Shall Pass” Can Transform How You See Your Life with Dr. Shahrzad Jalali

    DEC 10

    Why “This Too Shall Pass” Can Transform How You See Your Life with Dr. Shahrzad Jalali

    Emotions are powerful—but they don’t define us. In this insightful episode of Normalize The Conversation, Dr. Shahrzad Jalali explores the transformative truth behind the phrase “this too shall pass.” Learn how understanding the impermanence of feelings can cultivate compassion, reduce self-judgment, and open a path to emotional healing. Drawing from somatic and Jungian psychology, Dr. Jalali shares practical strategies to: Shift your relationship with your emotionsBuild resilience through self-awareness and reflectionEmbrace impermanence as a tool for growth and self-discoveryApply mindfulness to navigate difficult feelings with ease If you’re seeking perspective, practical tools, and fresh insight for emotional resilience, this episode will inspire a compassionate, empowered approach to your inner world. Listen now and begin your journey toward emotional freedom. #NormalizeTheConversation #ThisTooShallPass #EmotionalResilience #ShahrzadJalali #SomaticPsychology #JungianPsychology #SelfDiscovery #MentalHealthPodcast #HealingJourney #Mindfulness #CompassionateLiving #EmotionalWellness #SelfCompassion #EmotionalHealing #TraumaInformed

    38 min
  3. Healing Sexual Trauma Through Compassion and Somatic Practices with Erika Shershun

    DEC 3

    Healing Sexual Trauma Through Compassion and Somatic Practices with Erika Shershun

    What does it mean to feel safe in your body again after sexual trauma? In this powerful episode of Normalize The Conversation, somatically trained psychotherapist and author Erika Shershun, LMFT shares a trauma-informed, body-centered approach to healing. Drawing from her book Healing Sexual Trauma: A Workbook and Guided Journal, Erika explains how survivors can gently reconnect with themselves, reclaim agency, and rebuild trust from within. Together, we explore: How somatic practices support trauma recoveryThe role of journaling, boundaries, and body awareness in healingWhat embodied safety truly means—and how to cultivate itWhy healing is a nonlinear, empowering journey Whether you’re a survivor or supporting a loved one, this conversation offers compassionate insight and practical tools for trauma-informed healing. 🎧 Listen now and begin your journey toward feeling whole again. #NormalizeTheConversation #SexualTraumaHealing #SomaticTherapy #ErikaShershun #EmbodiedHealing #MentalHealthPodcast #TraumaRecovery #HealingJourney #BoundariesAndHealing #TraumaInformedCare #SelfCompassion #MindBodyHealing #SurvivorSupport #EmotionalWellness #TraumaHealing

    37 min
  4. What 988 Crisis Lifeline Is and How It Works with Elan Javanfard, LMFT

    NOV 26

    What 988 Crisis Lifeline Is and How It Works with Elan Javanfard, LMFT

    Do you know how the 988 Crisis Lifeline can transform mental health emergency care? In this essential episode of Normalize The Conversation, licensed therapist and crisis services director Elan Javanfard, LMFT explains how 988 provides a compassionate alternative to 911. Learn about the three-part system—call center, trained responders, and crisis diversion services—and how it helps reduce unnecessary hospitalization while supporting individuals in crisis. We explore: When and how to use 988 for mental health emergencies How the Lifeline offers support for both individuals and communitiesBenefits of crisis diversion in improving outcomes and safetyKey insights for professionals, caregivers, and anyone navigating mental health support If you want to better understand mental health crisis response and empower yourself to act confidently in emergencies, this episode is a must-listen. #NormalizeTheConversation #988CrisisLifeline #MentalHealthAwareness #CrisisIntervention #ElanJavanfard #MentalHealthSupport #SuicidePrevention #CrisisResources #LMFT #TherapistInsights #MentalHealthPodcast #BehavioralHealth #CrisisResponse #EmergencyMentalHealth #MentalHealthProfessionals

    43 min
  5. How Doomscrolling Fuels Isolation—and What to Do About It with Henry Venter

    NOV 19

    How Doomscrolling Fuels Isolation—and What to Do About It with Henry Venter

    Feeling overwhelmed by the news—and more disconnected than ever? You’re not alone. In this timely episode of Normalize The Conversation, licensed clinical psychologist and global speaker Dr. Henry Venter unpacks the hidden mental health impact of doomscrolling and digital overload. Discover how constant exposure to negativity online can quietly drain your energy, increase anxiety, and deepen isolation—and what you can do to reclaim your peace. Together, we explore: Why doomscrolling keeps us stuck in fear and disconnectionHow purpose and presence can disrupt the scroll spiralSimple ways to set boundaries with technology and restore balanceWhat it means to reconnect with yourself in a digitally saturated world If you’ve been feeling burned out, anxious, or numb from the constant stream of information, this conversation will help you unplug, reset, and rediscover what truly matters. #NormalizeTheConversation #DrHenryVenter #Doomscrolling #DigitalWellbeing #MentalHealthPodcast #AnxietyAwareness #TechBoundaries #DigitalDetox #MindfulLiving #Loneliness #ReclaimYourMind #FrancescaReicherter

    48 min
  6. How To Create Pockets of Joy, Even In Life’s Darkest Moments with Dr. MC McDonald

    NOV 12

    How To Create Pockets of Joy, Even In Life’s Darkest Moments with Dr. MC McDonald

    How do we find joy when life feels heavy? In this inspiring episode of Normalize The Conversation, trauma expert and author Dr. MC McDonald shares practical ways to invite joy into your life—even during times of pain and uncertainty. Through the lens of neuroscience and lived experience, Dr. McDonald offers gentle tools for healing through joy, cultivating emotional safety, and finding light in the dark. Together, we explore: The science of joy and trauma recovery How to create micro-moments of happiness without guiltWhy joy is an act of resilience and resistanceSimple practices to nurture softness, presence, and hope If you’re seeking ways to reconnect with peace and meaning amid hardship, this conversation will guide you toward healing, one pocket of joy at a time. #NormalizeTheConversation #DrMCMcDonald #JoyAndHealing #TraumaRecovery #MentalHealthPodcast #Resilience #HealingJourney #FindJoy #EmotionalWellness #SelfCompassion

    44 min
  7. Grief, Justice, and the Fight Against Big Oil: A Conversation with Abby Reyes

    NOV 5

    Grief, Justice, and the Fight Against Big Oil: A Conversation with Abby Reyes

    Can grief spark global change? In this powerful episode of Normalize The Conversation, climate justice leader and author Abby Reyes shares the story behind her memoir, Truth Demands: A Memoir of Murder, Oil Wars, and the Rise of Climate Justice. After losing her partner and fellow land defender in Colombia, Abby turned unimaginable grief into a movement for environmental justice. Through writing and activism, she found healing—and a way to honor those who came before her. Together, we explore: How personal grief can fuel collective activismWriting as a path to healing and reclaiming voiceSeeking justice amid loss and unanswered questionsThe link between personal healing and planetary restoration Tune in for a story of resilience, remembrance, and the power of transforming pain into purpose. #NormalizeTheConversation #AbbyReyes #TruthDemands #ClimateJustice #GriefToPurpose #HealingJourney #LandDefenders #EnvironmentalActivism #MentalHealthAndActivism #MemoirPodcast

    1 hr
  8. Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry with Sonya Bohmann

    OCT 29

    Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry with Sonya Bohmann

    Suicide in the Construction Industry: Prevention, Awareness, and Saving Lives In this urgent episode of Normalize The Conversation, Sonya Bohmann, Executive Director of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention, exposes the alarming suicide rates in one of America’s largest industries and shares strategies to save lives. We cover:✅ Why construction workers face unique mental health risks✅ The difference between prevention, intervention, and postvention✅ How to create a culture of support and safety on job sites✅ Actionable steps employers, coworkers, and communities can take This episode is essential for anyone invested in workplace mental health, suicide prevention, and building safer work environments. 🎧 Listen now—because having the conversation could save a life. #NormalizeTheConversation #SuicidePrevention #ConstructionMentalHealth #SonyaBohmann #WorkplaceWellness #MentalHealthAtWork #ConstructionIndustryAlliance #EndTheStigma #PreventionStartsWithUs #SafetyAndSupport

    33 min
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Tune into "Normalize The Conversation" by Inspiring My Generation for insightful discussions on mental health, featuring experts and real-life stories. Join us in breaking the stigma! ⚠️ Trigger Warning: Mental Health & Suicide ⚠️ Hosted by Francesca Reicherter An initiative of Inspiring My Generation

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