Heidi Fischer is a writer, public speaker, and content creator, to name just a few. She has Major Depressive Disorder and passionately writes articles and creates content to comfort and humor us, provide helpful information and resources, and reduce the stigma that still surrounds mental illness. Follow her on IG: @mentalhealthyxe, www.mentalhealthyxe.com. Read her articles on themighty.com!

My dear friend, Ashlee, is someone I’ve admired for over a decade, as an endless student of life, fierce advocate for positive change, and badass human who always speaks her truth. Ashlee shares her experience of living in Africa and what she wants you to know about the culture, then takes us on her Ayahuasca journey in the Netherlands.

Our lives have seasons to them. Only WE can determine our next moves or non-moves. Are you taking too much action or perhaps avoiding it, altogether?

Hilary, a dear friend and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, shares her personal experience in this role, as well as answers my questions on the complexities of trauma. Hilary feels that a good therapist should feel like a “warm hug.”

Hooray for pain! It’s too easy to avoid feeling our pain, especially if we’ve been doing so for many years. This past week I’ve been feeling some old, foundational pain, which I’m choosing to see as an opportunity to feel it before bottling it or distracting myself.

I’ve been in Marijuana Anonymous for close to one year now. It still feels silly to admit that, since M.A. isn’t spoken of very often. That said, I have a sponsor who’s been a deeply supportive, guiding light for me in all aspects of my life. In this episode, she answers many questions about M.A. and shares her insight on addiction in general.

My bladder has been unreliable for as long as I can remember. Here are some of the fun details!

I’m feeling silly and unhinged and discussing my relationship with being present. Sometimes we spend the whole day in our heads, but all it takes is a little practice to live in this current moment.

We all have desires and dreams, yet many of us find a million excuses for why pursuing them isn’t practical or even possible. Whatever you believe, you’re correct. Let’s change these beliefs.

Rory James is a very funny and talented comedian and the host of podcast “I’m Super Excited” - where he shares weekly positive hilarity with all kinds of amazing guests in the creative biz. He’s my dear friend and has killer biceps.