Stream for MIND - Leighanne's Story

Special Series: Mental AF x 12-Hour Live for MINDWe did something big.A 12-hour live stream. One mission:to raise awareness for mental health and support the incredible charity MIND.During those 12 hours, we sat down with incredible people—mental health advocates and individuals with raw, powerful stories. We laughed, we cried, we broke the silence around mental health. And now, we’re bringing those conversations to you.In this special series ofMental AF, we’re sharing the interviews from our live stream—the real, unfiltered mental health stories that need to be heard. These are stories of struggle, resilience, hope, and the power of speaking up.🌟What to Expect in These Episodes:✔️Honest conversations about mental health—no sugarcoating, no stigma✔️ Personal stories of overcoming anxiety, depression, trauma, and more✔️ The power of community, connection, and breaking the silenceWe’re keeping these stories alive becausemental health awareness isn’t just one day—it’s every day.🎧Listen now, be part of the movement, and let’s keep this conversation going.💬Join us over at @empowherboxhq / @mentalafpod on Instagram—share your thoughts, your story, or just know that you’re not alone.📩If you have a mental health story you want to share, reach out—we’d love to hear it.💙A huge thank you to everyone who supported the live stream, donated, and helped us make an impact for MIND. This is just the beginning.And if you'd like to donate to this important cause then you can do so via linktr.ee/empowherboxWhere to find Nickie -https://www.facebook.com/share/1N7oNy9B57/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://www.instagram.com/the_alignment_hut?igsh=MWZ3MWZ6dXlpYndkdg%3D%3D&[email protected] 

Special Series: Mental AF x 12-Hour Live for MINDWe did something big.A 12-hour live stream. One mission:to raise awareness for mental health and support the incredible charity MIND.During those 12 hours, we sat down with incredible people—mental health advocates and individuals with raw, powerful stories. We laughed, we cried, we broke the silence around mental health. And now, we’re bringing those conversations to you.In this special series ofMental AF, we’re sharing the interviews from our live stream—the real, unfiltered mental health stories that need to be heard. These are stories of struggle, resilience, hope, and the power of speaking up.🌟What to Expect in These Episodes:✔️Honest conversations about mental health—no sugarcoating, no stigma✔️ Personal stories of overcoming anxiety, depression, trauma, and more✔️ The power of community, connection, and breaking the silenceWe’re keeping these stories alive becausemental health awareness isn’t just one day—it’s every day.🎧Listen now, be part of the movement, and let’s keep this conversation going.💬Join us over at @empowherboxhq / @mentalafpod on Instagram—share your thoughts, your story, or just know that you’re not alone.📩If you have a mental health story you want to share, reach out—we’d love to hear it.💙A huge thank you to everyone who supported the live stream, donated, and helped us make an impact for MIND. This is just the beginning.And if you'd like to donate to this important cause then you can do so via linktr.ee/empowherbox

Special Series: Mental AF x 12-Hour Live for MINDWe did something big.A 12-hour live stream. One mission:to raise awareness for mental health and support the incredible charity MIND.During those 12 hours, we sat down with incredible people—mental health advocates and individuals with raw, powerful stories. We laughed, we cried, we broke the silence around mental health. And now, we’re bringing those conversations to you.In this special series ofMental AF, we’re sharing the interviews from our live stream—the real, unfiltered mental health stories that need to be heard. These are stories of struggle, resilience, hope, and the power of speaking up.🌟What to Expect in These Episodes:✔️Honest conversations about mental health—no sugarcoating, no stigma✔️ Personal stories of overcoming anxiety, depression, trauma, and more✔️ The power of community, connection, and breaking the silenceWe’re keeping these stories alive becausemental health awareness isn’t just one day—it’s every day.🎧Listen now, be part of the movement, and let’s keep this conversation going.💬Join us over at @empowherboxhq / @mentalafpod on Instagram—share your thoughts, your story, or just know that you’re not alone.📩If you have a mental health story you want to share, reach out—we’d love to hear it.💙A huge thank you to everyone who supported the live stream, donated, and helped us make an impact for MIND. This is just the beginning.And if you'd like to donate to this important cause then you can do so via linktr.ee/empowherboxWhere to find Emma -https://www.instagram.com/mysticalmarketingmum?igsh=ZXhxbWRtZjlkbGlqhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1B7UFz5CpE/

Special Series: Mental AF x 12-Hour Live for MINDWe did something big.A 12-hour live stream. One mission:to raise awareness for mental health and support the incredible charity MIND.During those 12 hours, we sat down with incredible people—mental health advocates and individuals with raw, powerful stories. We laughed, we cried, we broke the silence around mental health. And now, we’re bringing those conversations to you.In this special series ofMental AF, we’re sharing the interviews from our live stream—the real, unfiltered mental health stories that need to be heard. These are stories of struggle, resilience, hope, and the power of speaking up.🌟What to Expect in These Episodes:✔️Honest conversations about mental health—no sugarcoating, no stigma✔️ Personal stories of overcoming anxiety, depression, trauma, and more✔️ The power of community, connection, and breaking the silenceWe’re keeping these stories alive becausemental health awareness isn’t just one day—it’s every day.🎧Listen now, be part of the movement, and let’s keep this conversation going.💬Join us over at @empowherboxhq / @mentalafpod on Instagram—share your thoughts, your story, or just know that you’re not alone.📩If you have a mental health story you want to share, reach out—we’d love to hear it.💙A huge thank you to everyone who supported the live stream, donated, and helped us make an impact for MIND. This is just the beginning.And if you'd like to donate to this important cause then you can do so via linktr.ee/empowherbox

Special Series: Mental AF x 12-Hour Live for MINDWe did something big.A 12-hour live stream. One mission:to raise awareness for mental health and support the incredible charity MIND.During those 12 hours, we sat down with incredible people—mental health advocates and individuals with raw, powerful stories. We laughed, we cried, we broke the silence around mental health. And now, we’re bringing those conversations to you.In this special series ofMental AF, we’re sharing the interviews from our live stream—the real, unfiltered mental health stories that need to be heard. These are stories of struggle, resilience, hope, and the power of speaking up.🌟What to Expect in These Episodes:✔️Honest conversations about mental health—no sugarcoating, no stigma✔️ Personal stories of overcoming anxiety, depression, trauma, and more✔️ The power of community, connection, and breaking the silenceWe’re keeping these stories alive becausemental health awareness isn’t just one day—it’s every day.🎧Listen now, be part of the movement, and let’s keep this conversation going.💬Join us over at @empowherboxhq / @mentalafpod on Instagram—share your thoughts, your story, or just know that you’re not alone.📩If you have a mental health story you want to share, reach out—we’d love to hear it.💙A huge thank you to everyone who supported the live stream, donated, and helped us make an impact for MIND. This is just the beginning.And if you'd like to donate to this important cause then you can do so via linktr.ee/empowherboxWhere to find Leighanne -https://www.facebook.com/share/1BYL6nbq4n/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://www.instagram.com/leighannethomson_?igsh=MTF5ZWk1eHBqNDk5dQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://www.instagram.com/glow_up_box_x?igsh=MWxybXozc3gycTg4Mg%3D%3D&[email protected]

Special Series: Mental AF x 12-Hour Live for MINDWe did something big.A 12-hour live stream. One mission:to raise awareness for mental health and support the incredible charity MIND.During those 12 hours, we sat down with incredible people—mental health advocates and individuals with raw, powerful stories. We laughed, we cried, we broke the silence around mental health. And now, we’re bringing those conversations to you.In this special series ofMental AF, we’re sharing the interviews from our live stream—the real, unfiltered mental health stories that need to be heard. These are stories of struggle, resilience, hope, and the power of speaking up.🌟What to Expect in These Episodes:✔️Honest conversations about mental health—no sugarcoating, no stigma✔️ Personal stories of overcoming anxiety, depression, trauma, and more✔️ The power of community, connection, and breaking the silenceWe’re keeping these stories alive becausemental health awareness isn’t just one day—it’s every day.🎧Listen now, be part of the movement, and let’s keep this conversation going.💬Join us over at @empowherboxhq / @mentalafpod on Instagram—share your thoughts, your story, or just know that you’re not alone.📩If you have a mental health story you want to share, reach out—we’d love to hear it.💙A huge thank you to everyone who supported the live stream, donated, and helped us make an impact for MIND. This is just the beginning.And if you'd like to donate to this important cause then you can do so via linktr.ee/empowherboxWhere to find Nicole -https://www.instagram.com/empoweryourmind_x?igsh=MXZiaWtjNHp5YnNmbQ==https://www.facebook.com/share/1BPRoYfWq2/[email protected]

Special Series: Mental AF x 12-Hour Live for MINDWe did something big.A 12-hour live stream. One mission:to raise awareness for mental health and support the incredible charity MIND.During those 12 hours, we sat down with incredible people—mental health advocates and individuals with raw, powerful stories. We laughed, we cried, we broke the silence around mental health. And now, we’re bringing those conversations to you.In this special series ofMental AF, we’re sharing the interviews from our live stream—the real, unfiltered mental health stories that need to be heard. These are stories of struggle, resilience, hope, and the power of speaking up.🌟What to Expect in These Episodes:✔️Honest conversations about mental health—no sugarcoating, no stigma✔️ Personal stories of overcoming anxiety, depression, trauma, and more✔️ The power of community, connection, and breaking the silenceWe’re keeping these stories alive becausemental health awareness isn’t just one day—it’s every day.🎧Listen now, be part of the movement, and let’s keep this conversation going.💬Join us over at @empowherboxhq / @mentalafpod on Instagram—share your thoughts, your story, or just know that you’re not alone.📩If you have a mental health story you want to share, reach out—we’d love to hear it.💙A huge thank you to everyone who supported the live stream, donated, and helped us make an impact for MIND. This is just the beginning.And if you'd like to donate to this important cause then you can do so via linktr.ee/empowherbox

We’ve all heard it before—“Just think positive!”“It could be worse.”“Everything happens for a reason.” But let’s be real—when you’re struggling, these phrasesdon’t help. In fact, they can make things worse.In this episode, we’re calling outtoxic positivity—what it is, why it’s harmful, and how to actually support yourself (and others) without dismissing real emotions. Because mental health isn’t aboutforcing happiness—it’s aboutallowing space for all emotions, the good and the messy.🔹What We Cover in This Episode:✔️ What toxic positivity actually is (and why it’s a problem)✔️ How phrases like“Just be happy” can be more damaging than helpful✔️ The impact of toxic positivity on mental health and emotional well-being✔️ What to sayinstead to support yourself and others in a meaningful way🎧 Listen now and let’s break the ‘good vibes only’ myth together.💬Join the conversation! Have you ever experienced toxic positivity? How did it make you feel? Share your thoughts over at@empowherboxhq /@mentalafpod on Instagram.📩Got a story to share? DM us or reach out—we’d love to hear your experience.👉Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next!

Special Series: Mental AF x 12-Hour Live for MINDWe did something big.A 12-hour live stream. One mission:to raise awareness for mental health and support the incredible charity MIND.During those 12 hours, we sat down with incredible people—mental health advocates and individuals with raw, powerful stories. We laughed, we cried, we broke the silence around mental health. And now, we’re bringing those conversations to you.In this special series ofMental AF, we’re sharing the interviews from our live stream—the real, unfiltered mental health stories that need to be heard. These are stories of struggle, resilience, hope, and the power of speaking up.🌟What to Expect in These Episodes:✔️Honest conversations about mental health—no sugarcoating, no stigma✔️ Personal stories of overcoming anxiety, depression, trauma, and more✔️ The power of community, connection, and breaking the silenceWe’re keeping these stories alive becausemental health awareness isn’t just one day—it’s every day.In this episode of "Mental AF," host Jade and her husband E.J. discuss men's mental health, focusing on E.J.'s experiences with post-natal depression and financial stress. E.J. shares his struggles after the birth of their youngest child, Jensen, and the impact of a failed business venture. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing mental health issues, particularly in men, and the need for open communication and support. E.J. encourages men to speak up and seek help, emphasising that vulnerability is not a sign of weakness. The episode is part of a series aimed at raising awareness for mental health initiatives.🎧Listen now, be part of the movement, and let’s keep this conversation going.💬Join us over at @empowherboxhq / @mentalafpod on Instagram—share your thoughts, your story, or just know that you’re not alone.📩If you have a mental health story you want to share, reach out—we’d love to hear it.💙A huge thank you to everyone who supported the live stream, donated, and helped us make an impact for MIND. This is just the beginning.And if you'd like to donate to this important cause then you can do so via linktr.ee/empowherbox

So many of us have asked ourselves this question: “Am I broken?” When struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or just feeling off, it’s easy to believe there’s something fundamentally wrong with us. But that’s one of the biggest mental health lies we’ve been conditioned to believe.In this episode, we’re breaking down the myths that make us feel like we’re “too much,” “not enough,” or “damaged goods.” We’ll talk about why we internalize these thoughts, how society fuels them, and most importantly—how to unlearn them.Key Talking Points:🔥 The Origin of the ‘I’m Broken’ Mentality💭 How Your Mind Tricks You Into Believing This Lie🚫 Breaking the Cycle: How to Unlearn the ‘I’m Broken’ Belief 💬 Join the conversation! Have you ever felt “broken”? What helped you challenge that belief? Share your thoughts over at @empowherboxhq / @mentalafpod and let’s talk about it.Journal link: https://www.empowherbox.com