Welcome to Episode 08, Why Are You Smiling's first interview! Today Kathryn is joined by the fantastic Vida Rivera, a Mental Health Recovery Coach and founder of Truly Inspired. Vida helps people with prior trauma and mood disorders end their stigmas by creating amazing relationships, badass friendships and careers they love! During today’s episode Vida and Kathryn cover Loving Someone with Mental Illness, sharing experiences, word of advice and messages of hope. Thank you guys all for listening! Just a quick side note, this podcast although discusses mental health, is not a substitute for mental health treatment. If you are experiencing any difficulty in your mental health, please reach out for help. The National Suicide prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 or text Help to the Crisis Hotline471-471, also look up local resources near you. You are not alone, and there is help out there. Please continue to listen, follow us on Instagram Whyareyousmilingpodcast, and email us at [email protected]. Follow Vida/Truly Inspired: http://www.livetrulyinspired.com/ (www.livetrulyinspired.com) https://www.facebook.com/vidartrimble (www.facebook.com/vidartrimble) https://www.facebook.com/vidastrulyinspired (www.facebook.com/vidastrulyinspired) https://www.instagram.com/vidas_truly_inspired/ (www.instagram.com/vidas_truly_inspired) http://www.pinterest.com/vidas_truly_inspired (www.pinterest.com/vidas_truly_inspired) Listed below are the resources mentioned during the episode, as well as a few extras: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) Psychology Today Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us) Psychology Today Resources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/crazy-life/201709/help-your-loved-one-mental-illness-these-resources (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/crazy-life/201709/help-your-loved-one-mental-illness-these-resources) Psych Central: https://psychcentral.com/ (https://psychcentral.com/) Psych Central Article: https://psychcentral.com/blog/the-top-5-realities-of-dating-someone-with-a-mental-illness (https://psychcentral.com/blog/the-top-5-realities-of-dating-someone-with-a-mental-illness) NAMI Resource: https://www.nami.org/Personal-Stories/How-To-Love-Someone-With-A-Mental-Illness (https://www.nami.org/Personal-Stories/How-To-Love-Someone-With-A-Mental-Illness)

Welcome to Episode 7! Today Kathryn and Victoria will be starting a new Coping Skills Series, teaching listeners different forms of coping skills to help in their day to day life. For this episode we are covering grounding techniques, what they are, different types, and the benefits. Please listen, share and support a small DIY podcast, run by two women who have no idea what they are doing! THANKS! Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of self-harm. Thank you guys all for listening! Just a quick side note, this podcast although discusses mental health, is not a substitute for mental health treatment. If you are experiencing any difficulty in your mental health, please reach out for help. The National Suicide prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 or text Help to the Crisis Hotline 471-471, also look up local resources near you. You are not alone, and there is help out there. Please continue to listen, next episode we will be covering anxiety, follow us on Instagram and Facebook: Whyareyousmilingpodcast, and email us at [email protected]. Listed below are the resources mentioned during the episode, as well as a few extras: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) Psychology Today Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us) Psych Central: https://psychcentral.com/ (https://psychcentral.com/) Grounding Techniques: https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/grounding-techniques.pdf (https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/grounding-techniques.pdf) Study - Benefits of Earthing: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3265077/ (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3265077/) Healthline Article: https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding-techniques (https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding-techniques)

Welcome to Episode 6! Today our topic is Healthy Friendships, and we are talking about the importance of social support on mental and physical health. Kathryn and Victoria discuss healthy vs. unhealthy platonic relationships, and our experience with keeping connected during this shut down. Please listen, share and support a small DIY podcast, run by two women who have no idea what they are doing! THANKS! Thank you guys all for listening! Just a quick side note, this podcast although discusses mental health, is not a substitute for mental health treatment. If you are experiencing any difficulty in your mental health, please reach out for help. The National Suicide prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 or text Help to the Crisis Hotline 471-471, also look up local resources near you. You are not alone, and there is help out there. Please continue to listen, next episode we will be covering anxiety, follow us on Instagram and Facebook: Whyareyousmilingpodcast, and email us at [email protected]. Listed below are the resources mentioned during the episode, as well as a few extras: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) Psychology Today Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us) Psych Central: https://psychcentral.com/ (https://psychcentral.com/)

Welcome to Episode 5! Today our topic is Treat Yo’ Self! We are discussing self care, it’s importance for our mental/physical health! Please listen, share and support a small DIY podcast, run by two women who have no idea what they are doing! THANKS! Thank you guys all for listening! Just a quick side note, this podcast although discusses mental health, is not a substitute for mental health treatment. If you are experiencing any difficulty in your mental health, please reach out for help. The National Suicide prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 or text Help to the Crisis Hotline 471-471, also look up local resources near you. You are not alone, and there is help out there. Please continue to listen, next episode we will be covering anxiety, follow us on Instagram and Facebook: Whyareyousmilingpodcast, and email us at [email protected]. Listed below are the resources mentioned during the episode, as well as a few extras: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) Psychology Today Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us) Psych Central: https://psychcentral.com/ (https://psychcentral.com/) “Earthing” Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3576907/ (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3576907/) Tips for Self-Care: https://psychcentral.com/blog/9-self-care-tips-to-put-your-life-back-in-balance/ (https://psychcentral.com/blog/9-self-care-tips-to-put-your-) https://psychcentral.com/blog/9-self-care-tips-to-put-your-life-back-in-balance/ (life-back-in-balance/) Self Care Assessment: https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/self-care-assessment (https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/self-care-assessment)

Welcome to Episode 4! Today our topic is Everybody Fucking Hates Me, we are discussing the false belief that people dislike/hate you, which can be really tough. Come on a sassy adventure with our hosts, as they talk about negative self talk, core beliefs, and discussing helpful tips for managing it in day to day life! Please listen, share and support a small DIY podcast, run by two women who have no idea what they are doing! THANKS! Thank you guys all for listening! Just a quick side note, this podcast although discusses mental health, is not a substitute for mental health treatment. If you are experiencing any difficulty in your mental health, please reach out for help. The National Suicide prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 or text Help to the Crisis Hotline 471-471, also look up local resources near you. You are not alone, and there is help out there. Please continue to listen, next episode we will be covering anxiety, follow us on Instagram and Facebook: Whyareyousmilingpodcast, and email us at [email protected]. Listed below are the resources mentioned during the episode, as well as a few extras: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) Psychology Today Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us) Anxiety and Depression Association of America: https://adaa.org/ (https://adaa.org/) Psych Central: https://psychcentral.com/ (https://psychcentral.com/)

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and self-harm Welcome to episode 3! Today we are discussing Panic Attacks, and Panic Disorder! Come on a sassy adventure with our hosts, as they talk about what panic attacks/panic disorder looks like! Providing some good old psychoeducation, as well as sharing our experiences with panic attacks, and discussing helpful tips for managing it in day to day life! Please listen, share and support a small DIY podcast, run by two women who have no idea what they are doing! THANKS! Please continue to listen, next episode we will be covering anxiety, follow us on Instagram and Facebook: Whyareyousmilingpodcast, and email us at [email protected]. Listed below are the resources mentioned during the episode, as well as a few extras: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) Psychology Today Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us) Anxiety and Depression Association of America: https://adaa.org/ (https://adaa.org/) Psych Central: https://psychcentral.com/ (https://psychcentral.com/) Study- Do Unexpected Panic Attacks Occur Spontaneously? :https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3327298/ (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3327298/)

Today we are discussing Anxiety, and Anxiety Disorders! We will talk about what anxiety is/looks like, how we, as well as other people experience anxiety in their day to day life, and ways we manage our anxiety. Both of us have struggled with anxiety most of our lives, we are sharing our weird as hell brains interpret what we are going through, and have some sassy adventures on the way! Anxiety is a huge topic, so we will not be covering everything, but we are trying our darndest! Please continue to listen, next episode we will be covering anxiety, follow us on Instagram Whyareyousmilingpodcast, and email us at [email protected]. Thank you guys all for listening! Just a quick side note, this podcast although discusses mental health, is not a substitute for mental health treatment. If you are experiencing any difficulty in your mental health, please reach out for help. The National Suicide prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 or text Help to the Crisis Hotline471-471, also look up local resources near you. You are not alone, and there is help out there. Listed below are the resources mentioned during the episode, as well as a few extras: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Anxiety Disorders Information: https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Anxiety-Disorders (https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Anxiety-Disorders) Anxiety and Depression Association of America: https://adaa.org/ (https://adaa.org/) - This website not only has a lot of great information, but also can help find an affordable therapist. With questions to ask therapists/insurance carriers, and tips to seek out affordable treatment. (Go to the website and click the “Get Help” tab for drop down options!) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ ( )https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) Psychology Today Website:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us ( )https://www.psychologytoday.com/us (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us)

Thank you guys all for listening! Just a quick side note, this podcast although discusses mental health, is not a substitute for mental health treatment. If you are experiencing any difficulty in your mental health, please reach out for help. The National Suicide prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 or text Help to the Crisis Hotline 471-471, also look up local resources near you. You are not alone, and there is help out there. Please continue to listen, next episode we will be covering anxiety, follow us on Instagram Whyareyousmilingpodcast, and email us at [email protected].

Welcome to Episode 01! Today we are discussing maintaining/addressing mental health during the current COVID-19 crisis. This is a very difficult/scary time for a lot of people, so we recorded this episode in hopes that it will provide some information, and maybe a little comfort. We will discuss how this pandemic has been impacting mental health, as therapists what we are currently seeing, and how to take care of yourself. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and self-harm, as well as drug or alcohol abuse. Thank you guys all for listening! Just a quick side note, this podcast although discusses mental health, is not a substitute for mental health treatment. If you are experiencing any difficulty in your mental health, please reach out for help. The National Suicide prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 or text Help to the Crisis Hotline471-471, also look up local resources near you. You are not alone, and there is help out there. Please continue to listen, next episode we will be covering anxiety, follow us on Instagram Whyareyousmilingpodcast, and email us at [email protected]. Listed below are the resources mentioned during the episode, as well as a few extras: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) National Alliance on Mental Illness COVID 19 Resource Guide: https://nami.org/getattachment/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Updates-on-the-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Updated-Guide-1.pdf?lang=en-US (https://nami.org/getattachment/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Updates-on-the-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Updated-Guide-1.pdf?lang=en-US) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline (https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline) Online Alcoholic Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/options-for-meeting-online (https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/options-for-meeting-online) Online Narcotics Anonymous: https://www.na.org/meetingsearch/text-results.php?country=Webandstateandcityandzipandstreetandwithin=5andday=0andlangandorderby=distance (https://www.na.org/meetingsearch/text-results.php?country=Webandstateandcityandzipandstreetandwithin=5andday=0andlangandorderby=distance) Never Use Alone: http://neverusealone.com/ (http://neverusealone.com/) Psychology Today Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us) CDC Website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html)