thanks for sharing

Amanda Lynne Simmons
  • 5.0 (17)
  • MENTAL HEALTH
  • UPDATED BIWEEKLY

"thanks for sharing" is an interview style discussion about mental health.. Our hope is to get comfortable with the uncomfortable when having these conversations and to encourage our listeners to make room at the table. Everyone has a chair, so stick around...we see you and you are wanted and accepted here. (logo design courtesy of Lilly Bray with LNB Portraits)

Episodes

  1. connection of physical and mental health

    10/06/2023

    connection of physical and mental health

    My good friend Katherine Longmuir shares her experience with COVID and how it permanently changed her health in all aspects. Tying in the topics of depression, identity, anxiety, more, Katherine also shares how starting her non-toxic candle company (Noteworthy Candle Co.) not only allowed her body to enjoy her favorite form of self-care again, but helped her find ways to enjoy life again. Katherine also speaks in this episode about her faith and how it truly helped her the most in some of the darkest times. With that, Katherine encourages listeners to consider donating to RTS Atlanta specifically holding in mind the spiritual counseling they offer. You may read more using the link here: https://rts.edu/development/give/

    44 min
  2. a discussion on growing up gay

    08/08/2021

    a discussion on growing up gay

    I sit down with Stephen Spainhour-Roth to discuss his journey in mental health and identity as well as the hardships he and our young LGBT youth face while growing up. This episode we are encouraging our listeners to donate to The Trevor Project (Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.) Click the link below for more info! https://give.thetrevorproject.org/give/63307/#!/donation/checkout?csrc=website&csrc2=HeaderDonateButton

    46 min
  3. reintroducing yourself

    07/23/2021 · BONUS

    reintroducing yourself

    Just something I've been thinking about! When you're starting to live life more authentically, it can feel as if you are having to reintroduce yourself to your friends, family, spouse/partner, etc. It can be intimidating and bring a lot of self-judgement and fear. Taking off the masks we typically wear to hide who we really are is a difficult and empowering thing. I hope this helps you if you are in this step of your mental health journey! And remember, those who deserve to be in your life are those who will encourage, validate, and be excited by your new authenticity and will love who you really are way more than the masks you presented to them all this time. And those who do not want the real you are those who are intimidated by the power of your authenticity and are probably living under their own collection of masks.

    10 min
  4. postpartum depression

    07/16/2021

    postpartum depression

    I talk with Becky Sowemimo on postpartum depression. I was so excited to break through the discomfort of this topic together and introduce another side of early motherhood to the discussion table. Becky is so raw and real and "unflinchingly vulnerable" and I feel honored to have been able to chat with her and learn the truth of the beauty and wonder and hardship and darkness early motherhood can bring. We encourage listeners to consider donating to Postpartum Support International (PSI). They are a non-profit organization serving the needs of pregnant, post-loss, and postpartum women and families all over the world providing informed support and resources at no cost to women and their families. Click the link here to learn more and donate https://www.postpartum.net/join-us/donate/

    1h 17m
  5. motherhood and chronic pain

    05/16/2021

    motherhood and chronic pain

    I talk with Christina Sickbert about motherhood, having young children at home during COVID-19, depression, chronic pain, raising a transgender child, treatment, guilt and shame, self-image, and a lot more. We ask our listeners this episode to consider donating to Lost-n-Found Youth. Lost-n-Found Youth is an Atlanta-based nonprofit that exists to end homelessness for LGBTQ by providing them with the skills and support needed to live independently. You can go to https://lnfy.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/ to learn more about their mission and more ways you can give!

    1h 50m
  6. eating disorder recovery

    05/01/2021

    eating disorder recovery

    I talk with my friend Slade Erickson about eating disorder recovery and self-harm and his personal experience in the treatment process. In this episode we are encouraging our listeners to consider donating to Manna Treatment. Slade and I are so grateful for everything they've done and continue to do. I really truly believed recovery was impossible until I went to Manna. I want to give back as much as I can so they are able to only continue building their center and help more people like Slade and I. ANY donation is incredibly appreciated! You can go to https://mannafund.org/fundraisers/ for more information.

    57 min
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About

"thanks for sharing" is an interview style discussion about mental health.. Our hope is to get comfortable with the uncomfortable when having these conversations and to encourage our listeners to make room at the table. Everyone has a chair, so stick around...we see you and you are wanted and accepted here. (logo design courtesy of Lilly Bray with LNB Portraits)

Information

  • Creator
    Amanda Lynne Simmons
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Amanda Lynne Simmons
  • Show Website
    thanks for sharing