Episodes

Once Willa determined that her depression was misdiagnosed as bipolar, she got the right help, got her power back and found her voice. Today, she educates, helps and empowers others cope with mental illness. Willa shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:
– knowledge is power
– try smarter, not harder
– sometimes you need to stop trying
– trust your instinct
– ask your loved ones
– get a second opinion
– strive to be humble
– be courageous
– if you have depression and you’re getting treatment, but not getting better, then re-examine the diagnosis
– bipolar can be managed and recovery is possible
– great resources to look into: “mood disorder questionnaire” and “bipolar spectrum diagnostic scale”

https://willagoodfellow.com 
https://www.facebook.com/WillaGoodfellowAuthor 
https://twitter.com/WillaGoodfellow 
https://www.instagram.com/willagoodfellow 

tags: Willa, Goodfellow, writer, author, Prozac, Monologues, A, Voice, from, the, Edge, mental, illness, health, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://atomic-temporary-127635324.wpcomstaging.com

Laura shares how the loss of her brother enabled her to take risks, to value life, to be grateful for life’s simple pleasures and to be more involved in her community. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:
– life is short
– take risks
– dream big
– stand with others
– your presence speaks volumes to people
– if you have a dream, take a chance and see what happens
– don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and live
– every day is a gift

https://laurawhitfield.com 
https://www.instagram.com/laurawhitfieldwriter 

tags: Laura, Whitfield, writer, author, memoir, Faith, Failure, Finding, Solid, Ground, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://atomic-temporary-127635324.wpcomstaging.com

Shelley shares how she overcame the loss of her son, Ryder, whom she considers an introspective and creative soulmate. She found that writing her book, memorializing him and contacts with him helped her to heal and find her way back to the light. Shelley shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:
– search for our spirit and light
– live in the light
– pick ourselves up
– it’s one day at a time
– take care of yourself
– tune in to the things that bring you joy
– writing can help to get to your inner light
– spark that light within you
– share your story
– being helpful to others

https://www.leaveyourlightonbook.com

tags: Shelly, Buck, writer, storyteller, artist, Ryder, Buck, Kathy, Curtis, Leave, Your, Light, On, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://atomic-temporary-127635324.wpcomstaging.com