Shout Our Struggle

Isabelle Nicholas
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Shout Our Struggle is cultivating a new culture around mental health by using lived experience as an educational tool. Our mission focuses on sharing our stories to create a well-connected and supportive community that is prepared to confront the mental health crisis. Join our host, Isabelle Nicholas, as she navigates through the multi-layered world of mental wellness.

Episodes

  1. 01/26/2024

    Episode 12: The Q & A Episode

    Thank you for listening to this episode of the Shout Our Struggle Podcast! Please find all of the resources discussed in this episode down below. Follow Shout Our Struggle on Instagram: @shoutourstruggle For Finding a Therapist: Psychology Today Therapist Finder: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists UWill - Free Counseling and Wellness for NJ College Students: https://uwill.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA5L2tBhBTEiwAdSxJXwPst76gSHI40WYwfqPsTP47Rbs-oI8p46LstDqNop-zoPYJyesxlxoCdT0QAvD_BwE Support for Family and Friends:  Mental Health America Friends and Family Resources: https://mhanational.org/family-friends Mental Health Association in NJ - Intensive Family Support Services: https://www.mhanj.org/support-for-families-regarding-an-adult-living-with-mental-health-challenges/ Mental Health Association in NJ - United By Wellness Support Groups: https://www.mhanj.org/united-by-wellness/ For Mental Health Response Trainings: Mental Health First Aid: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Training: https://qprinstitute.com/

    36 min

  2. 11/27/2023

    Episode 11: Balance with Matthew Skros (Men's Health Month)

    November is Men's Health Month! After a few life updates, Belle brings on her friend, Matthew Skros, as our first male guest, talking about his experience with mental health. They discuss everything from college counseling, group therapy, and full-circle moments. We hope you enjoy this episode!

    1 hr

  3. 04/07/2023

    Episode 10: Identity and Motherhood with Ruby Aparicio-Pagán

    Ruby Aparicio-Pagán is a Licensed Social Worker who has worked with students in Cumberland County for many years. She is a proud Mexican-American woman, a first generation student and most lovingly, a wife and mother. Ruby and I discuss social work, barriers to care, being a first generation student and American, and the transition to being a mother. It all boils down to this: our identities shape our experience of the world. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed having Ruby on! Follow us on Insta: @shoutourstruggle Follow us on Twitter: @shouturstruggle

    1h 6m

  4. 02/15/2023

    Episode 9: It's Okay Not to Be Okay with Jenna Martorana

    Jenna Martorana, Miss Pennsylvania Collegiate USA, shares her mental health journey, being a school counselor, background on her book, Pearl's Purpose, and the groupchat she co-founded of women nationwide, the Mental Health Queens. You can find Jenna on instagram @misspacollegiateusa and learn more abut her work! Follow Shout Our Struggle on Instagram: @shoutourstruggle

    24 min

  5. 10/13/2022

    New Beginnings | Episode 8

    Welcome back to the Shout Our Struggle Podcast! After a bit of  hiatus, we are back with a new season. To start off, we review the mission of SOS, reflect on my mental health journey recently and close out with some announcements.  Get more mental health and wellness content on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/shoutourstruggle/

    25 min

  6. 06/08/2022

    Episode 7: Latina Culture, Boundaries and Joy with Isa Morello Rodriguez

    Welcome to episode 7! Isa Morello Rodriguez shouts her struggle navigating boundaries within Latina culture, body image issues and weight loss. However, she is ultimately on the pursuit of joy in life. You can find Isa on Instagram @isa_kristen and on Tik Tok @isa_kristen22 for more of her story and motivation for self confidence! Join my Walk for Wellness Team here: https://mhanj.salsalabs.org/2022walk/t/shoutourstruggle/index.html Instagram: @shoutourstruggle

    54 min

  7. 04/05/2022

    Focus on Fulfillment with Brooke Meisenhelter

    My best friend and teen in the Miss America Organization, Brooke Meisenhelter, joins me in this episode. We discuss unrealistic beauty standards, Tik Tok Trends, bullying, ending toxic friendships and her Emotional Support Animal, Sage!  I so appreciate Brooke's vulnerability. It can be really hard to open up when you're a teenager, and she is such an amazing role model for her peers. I learn so much from her every day. I am so proud of you, Brooke! Be sure to follow Brooke on Instagram @missshoreresortot_nj And follow Shout Our Struggle @shoutourstruggle

    1h 13m

  8. 01/17/2022

    Covid Isolation, Body Image and Coming Out with Bridgette Carey

    On this episode, my beautiful, talented and strong friend Bridgette joins me to discuss her experience in Covid Isolation, the plights of growing up with body image issues, and the story of her coming out as bisexual. I really appreciate her insight and know that her story and advice will be so resonant for you. I hope you all enjoy the episode! Instagram: @shoutourstruggle

    41 min

  9. 01/03/2022

    Social Media and Mental Health

    After a bit of a hiatus the SOS podcast is back! I'm very much looking forward to bringing you all more content in the new year. This episode we analyze the nuances of social media's affects in the sphere of mental health. Follow Shout Our Struggle on Instagram @shoutourstruggle

    23 min

  10. 12/31/2021

    Mental Health and COVID 19

    Hello everyone! This week we're talking COVID 19 mental health resources, the warning signs for mental health issues, and the impact COVID has had on the discussion surrounding mental health. For access to NJ's COVID 19 mental health resources, visit covid19.nj.gov/youthhelp.

    15 min

  11. 12/31/2021

    Therapy

    This episode includes my experience in therapy, what to expect at your first session, and how to find a therapist thats right for you! https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists As always, our instagram is @shoutourstruggle Hope you enjoyed!!

    16 min

  12. 12/30/2021

    Welcome to the Shout Our Struggle Podcast

    Welcome to the Shout Our Struggle Podcast! This is the very first episode and I am so excited to get started on our work towards mental health advocacy and education. In this episode, I discuss what Shout Our Struggle believes in, and my personal wellness journey.  In the future, I'm working towards getting episodes uploaded on Soundcloud as well.  Please follow SOS on Instagram for access to more information and updates on episodes! I hope you enjoyed! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoutourstruggle/ My personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belle.nicholas/

    17 min
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About

Shout Our Struggle is cultivating a new culture around mental health by using lived experience as an educational tool. Our mission focuses on sharing our stories to create a well-connected and supportive community that is prepared to confront the mental health crisis. Join our host, Isabelle Nicholas, as she navigates through the multi-layered world of mental wellness.

Information

  • Creator
    Isabelle Nicholas
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Shout Our Struggle
  • Show Website
    Shout Our Struggle