Jasmine Francis shares what it was like to attempt and survive suicide. What happened leading up to that point, and the work she has put in to recover ever since. She shares her very personal mental health journey and some beautiful insight on the power of perspective.  

In this week's episode we talked to model, Gabby Britez about her mental health. She opened up about tragic losses, grief, body image, and how she copes with the pressures of the modeling industry. Gabb is super independent and uses exercise as a cathartic outlet. She shared some wise words of advice for anyone who is struggling, or wants to break into modeling.

Dr. Finneran is an expert on helping victims of violence and their loved ones. She wrote "Surviving Domestic Abuse: Formal and Informal Supports and Services", to help survivors of domestic abuse navigate effectively through the myriad of formal and informal supports and services. She interviewed real-life survivors and utilized their voices to translate what was helpful in escaping the realm of domestic abuse. We spoke with her to find out what she learned from her research, the systematic problems for victims, and how to be supportive for anyone in an abuse situation.

It’s still PRIDE month!!! We loved chatting with model, actor, and mental health professional, Faizon Cutler. He opened up about his struggles with mental health and his pride journey. Faiz got real with us and talked about coming out as a black gay man and how that impacted his mental health. We discussed unhealed trauma, self-reflection, and personal growth. Faiz now works with the youth in a mental health hospital and hopes to bring hope to anyone who is struggling.

We had a great convo with Ruddy Harootian, and he opened up about his journey to confidence. Ruddy was vulnerable and talked about everything from childhood sexual assault, bullying, drug use, and how he overcame it all in therapy. He now uses his stories to help the youth and other members of the LGBTQIA and black and brown communities.

Marisa Porco, Co-Founder of the Jordan Porco Foundation shares her deeply personal journey on grief and resilience after losing her son to suicide. As a strong mother, she uses her authentic story to help others who might be struggling right now, and shares how she turned her pain into purpose through her foundation that strives to help others.

We talked to Christopher Booth about how he uses music to help others overcome their own life experiences. He is a pianist, composer and songwriter with a love for music and a passion to bring it to those experiencing with mental health issues. https://www.youtube.com/user/ChristopherBoothOz 

We talked about spiritual healing with @blissfulxbohemian. She opened up about her anxiety, autism, and the practices that help her cope. Savannah is a multi-clair psychic, practicing Peruvian shaman, spiritual business owner / content creator, and transformational life coach who has helped guide thousands of souls along their unique path.

J.B. got real with us on #BRAINSOUTLOUD and opened up about his experiences with bipolar disorder. J.B. is a great success story, thriving in several different business environments. We’re so glad J.B. shared his story, he’s living proof that you can work through any mental health issue you may be facing. J.B. has learned what works for him and how to now help others by sharing his journey.

Colette is a fashion blogger who loves to help others feel confident in what they are wearing, no matter the budget! Colette is passionate about mental health and opened up about taking a year off from influencing to work on her emotional well-being. Colette was vulnerable about her mental health struggles discussing how she's coped with an eating disorder while often in the spotlight.