Sunflower Living

Rumination

While rumination can lead to a plethora of finds and self discoveries, there's also a tendency to spiral into past actions that make us less than comfortable. 

Linky and Abile discuss their ruminative experiences and how to shut out the loud, negative voices that can escape in the process. 

Boundaries

Often in life we fail to set boundaries, and then drown under the expectations we've set and responses we've allowed. On our path to healing we need to start to get comfortable setting, communicating and sticking to our boundaries. 

Not seeing an end

***TRIGGER WARNING***

 

A fair warning to anyone who may be triggered by the topic of suicide: Please listen to a previous episode instead of this one. 

 

September is Suicide Prevention Month. 

In this episode, Linky and Abile delve into the delicate subject of suicidal ideation, what it looks like, what it feels like and what a loved one can do to assist a person in crisis.  

An Educational Psychologist's Insights

In a special episode, Linky and Abi talk to Tanya Lamb Dewar, an educational psychologist who works with young people.
Tanya shares about her own personal experiences with anxiety and sheds light on the tools that live inside every person to make the most out of their lives, despite the challenges that will come along the way.

A student’s perspective of Covid

Everyone’s Covid experience has been different. Being open to hearing how the pressures and stress of this season have affected a student’s life is shared in this episode. Londy speaks her truth and shares the adjustments she and her family have had to make.

Abi takes a dive

In the midst of an episode, we often don't want to talk about it or talk to anyone. Abi opens up about her current depressive episode and gives us a front row seat to her experience. 

What they don't tell you about the medication

There’s a lot of debate around whether to take medication, which medication to take and which not to take. 

 

But often there’s A LOT that they don’t tell you about the medication. 

Please Don't Say That

Ever been told something that doesn't really help in your moment of terror? Well, so have we. Sometimes you can't just "get over it"!

Anxiety in Action

Anxiety plays out differently for all of us. For some it's in the form of consistent worry, for others it's procrastinating, and for some it's flaking on a date with friends or struggling to pick up the phone. We share our experiences with anxieties big and small. 

Taking Responsibility

Sometimes it's up to you to take a step towards healing and to speak up about needing help. Using your mental illness as a crutch is not healthy for you or those around you. It's ok to ask for help!