Welcome to the (kinda) first episode of Self-care on Purpose: The Podcast! Brand new box, same great taste! 😂 I am your host and my name is Liz. Don't worry, if you came for RealTalkRedhead or for self-care and mental health content, you're in the right spot. Grab your bath bombs and facemasks and come on over! You deserve it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-redhead/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-redhead/support

This episode shines a light on why I've removed myself from all things Real Talk Redhead and what I'm planning to do when I come back. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-redhead/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-redhead/support

Yes, kids. You read that right. Redhead has contracted the 'rona! Listen to this episode to get a detailed account of my experience with this virus. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-redhead/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-redhead/support

Welcome to part two of this two-part episode where Janet and I discuss what it's like now vs then being transgender! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-redhead/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-redhead/support

Welcome to part one of this two-part episode where I discuss what it's like now vs then being transgender. Janet was a child of the 60s and a lot has happened since then! Christine Jorgensen -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_Jorgensen Renee Richards -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9e_Richards The Danish Girl -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Danish_Girl_(film) Tri-Ess -- https://www.tri-ess.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-redhead/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-redhead/support

It's pride month and all month long, I will be interviewing some of my favorite members of the LGBTQIA+ community! Kicking this month off is SavryCooks, food blogger and lovely lady. It's an absolute pleasure to know her! IG: @savrycooks YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCkLikf9eHhpB3mp4tC4bb9w --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-redhead/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-redhead/support

As a part of Mental Health Awareness Month, I have been made aware of some alarming changes lawmakers are trying to make in the medical and academic world of Transgender Youth in the United States. If these laws were to be passed, it would undoubtedly affect the mental health of these kids and their families, potentially raising the suicide rate among them even more. In today's episode, we talk about what these laws and policies are how we can do our part to stop them, and what we can do to support our friends and loved ones in the fight against Transphobia. Videos Mentioned in this Episode "Dad Against Trans Bill in Defense of Daughter" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeHv16d4aLU "Parents Stand Up For Trans Kids Against Anti-Trans Legislation" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqSyFGW4vgU "Alabama Wants to Send Doctors to Prison for Treating Trans Kids" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ4o1RqYJmc "Things CIS People Don't Understand" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjrL6svfcmA&t=546s Mental Health Support https://www.mentalhealthishealth.us/ https://www.jedfoundation.org/ https://translifeline.org/ https://www.thetrevorproject.org/trvr_support_center/mental-health/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-redhead/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-redhead/support

Do you experience separation anxiety, abandonment issues, and struggle with codependency? This episode covers my own personal struggles with these things and ways we can combat them when we're alone --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-redhead/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-redhead/support

Do you take medication for your mental health? In today's episode, I reveal that I have made the decision to start taking meds, but I also discuss how much CBD has done for me. Also, I've chosen The JED Foundation as the charity I will be donating 10% of every #SelfCareOnPurpose self-care box to for the month of may --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-redhead/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-redhead/support

May is International Mental Health Awareness Month so naturally, Real Talk Redhead will be in full swing. In this episode, we talk all about Redhead's plans for the month of May, plus, a few surprises for ya'll! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-redhead/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-talk-redhead/support