Most podcasts don't make it through the first season, but U Talk survived 3! On this episode, we are celebrating 3 seasons, all the listeners, and all of the guests who have shared their stories and vulnerability with us. Listen for updates from past guests including: Josh and Renesha (Season 1, Episode 10), Taren and Harrison (Season 1, Episode 2), Linde (Season 1, Episode 7) Kenita (Season 2, Episode 5), and Jennifer (Season 1, Episode 1).LISTEN TO BLACKTIVITIES POD - https://blacktivitiespod.comU Talk, I'll Listen, hosted by Shannon Chatmon, is about mental health, healing, human connection and perspectives, and empathy through stories. New episodes released every other Monday.Listen to U Talk, I'll Listen Join the U Talk Fam:Website - http://utalk2020.comPatreon - Support this Podcast IG - http://intstagram.com/utalk2020Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2825872330995796/

It took Amy 20 years to feel free from the affects of abuse and a strained relationship with her mother. Her biggest breakthroughs came from EMDR Therapy, which helped her to assign new emotions to traumatic experiences of the past. Hear Amy's full story and the lessons she learned from so many years of therapy and healing on episode 9.U Talk, I'll Listen, hosted by Shannon Chatmon, is about mental health, healing, human connection and perspectives, and empathy through stories. New episodes released every other Monday.Listen to U Talk, I'll Listen Join the U Talk Fam:Website - http://utalk2020.comPatreon - Support this Podcast IG - http://intstagram.com/utalk2020Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2825872330995796/

Postpartum depression goes beyond baby blues, and it is more common than most people think. Many women show signs of postpartum depression, but they never talk about it or seek help. Hear Neha's fourth trimester story, as well as her experience of reentering the workforce after having her child.U Talk, I'll Listen, hosted by Shannon Chatmon, is about mental health, healing, human connection and perspectives, and empathy through stories. New episodes released every other Monday.Listen to U Talk, I'll Listen Join the U Talk Fam:Website - http://utalk2020.comPatreon - Support this Podcast IG - http://intstagram.com/utalk2020Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2825872330995796/ Neha's Contact InfoWebsite - WWW.NEHALAGOORATNAKAR.COM [email protected] Instagram - @NEHALAGOOLinkedIn - NEHARATNAKARFacebook - NEHA.RATNAKAR.1GET YOUR COPY OF NEHA'S BOOK

Walker Brandt is a model, actress, producer, and international best selling author. As a young adult, she signed with Elite Model Management and began modeling in Milan. She has had roles in movies and TV shows like City Slickers, Dante’s Peak, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Beverly Hills 90210. However, her past might surprise you. Hear Walker share her childhood memories of abuse and instability on episode 7.

Heather Hutchison has been blind since birth and struggles with depression and suicidal ideation. However, her disability and mental health struggles did not stop her from becoming an award-winning singer-songwriter and a best-selling author. Listen as she shares her unique experiences and some of the techniques that help her cope with the depressive episodes she sometimes experiences.

What are the causes of homelessness? One of the facts about homelessness is that it is linked to mental health. Daniel, who is gender fluid, may have autism spectrum disorder and struggles with anxiety. An effect of their homelessness was a diagnosis of Complex PTSD. Hear Daniel tell their story of homelessness, mental health, and a search for identity and acceptance.

For a long time, Danielle thought that SHE had issues keeping a man. Her father suffered from alcoholism and was in and out of her life after her parents' divorce, boyfriends came and went, and she wound up getting her own divorce from her son's father. After a bout with depression and anorexia, she dealt with her feelings in therapy and became a healthier and better version of herself. Topics discussed include - alcoholism, Scientology, divorce, self-esteem, miscarriage, anorexia.

Charmaine Hammond, public speaker and mental health advocate, survived a boating incident that taught her about fear, resilience, and the power of the mind. Listen as she tells her story and talks about how her experience prepared her to battle breast cancer and led her to the unique opportunity to become an executive producer of the animated film Back Home Again, which features the voices of Michael J Fox, Kim Basinger, Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Ed Asner, and more. The film was inspired by the 2016 Fort McMurray fires in Alberta, Canada, which is the largest wildfire evacuation in the province’s history.

Ashley Michelle survived a horrible crime at the hands of her ex boyfriend and now suffers from PTSD. In this episode, she tells the story of her attack and what has helped her on her journey to healing. Counseling, human connection, and finding an activity that gives her peace have been critical in her mental health journey. Now, her mission is to connect with other survivors of crimes and aid in helping them to keep pushing forward instead of turning to negative ways of coping with trauma.U Talk, I'll Listen, hosted by Shannon Chatmon, is about mental health, healing, human connection and perspectives, and empathy through stories. New episodes released every other Monday.Listen to U Talk, I'll Listen Join the U Talk Fam:Website - http://utalk2020.comPatreon - Support this Podcast IG - http://intstagram.com/utalk2020Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2825872330995796/ Connect with Ashley:Website - https://www.ashleyinpires.com/ Email - [email protected] 2020-2024 Black Panache, LLC

On next week's show, Ashley Michelle discusses surviving the trauma caused by being a witness and victim of a crime committed by her ex-boyfriend.U Talk, I'll Listen, hosted by Shannon Chatmon, is about mental health, healing, human connection and perspectives, and empathy through stories. New episodes released every other Monday.Listen to U Talk, I'll Listen Join the U Talk Fam:Website - http://utalk2020.comPatreon - Support this Podcast IG - http://intstagram.com/utalk2020Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2825872330995796/ Copyright 2020-2024 Black Panache, LLC