From the nonprofit To Write Love on Her Arms comes a new podcast about mental health and the things that make us human. Each episode will cover topics we tend not to talk about, including depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.
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To Write Love on Her Arms
Reviews
SnapdragonRoars
5 out of 5 stars
Skillfully Handeled
Well presented podcast on mental health issues, including suicidal ideation and behavior, that every person should check out and can learn from.
vicky sojkova
5 out of 5 stars
Thank you
Thank you so much for spreading awareness about mental illness
sarahnwright
5 out of 5 stars
Thank You
Thank you for speaking up about the things that are so difficult to talk about. For connecting so many people who are hurting. And for reminding us all that we’re not alone. This is such a beautiful and relatable podcast. I’m so grateful for it and look forward to hearing more!
cari lieberson
5 out of 5 stars
Helps so much. Thank you.
I was introduced to this by a staff while I was in a treatment facility dealing with mental health struggles. These podcasts and all the stories from TWLOHA helped me through my treatment and has been a part of my journey ever since. It’s helped me move on from my trauma-filled past and acknowledge that I’m not alone. Whenever I start to spiral I always go straight to this, it always helps me get out of my dark places. I don’t know where I’d be without it. Thank you TWLOHA.
GymGirlie93
5 out of 5 stars
A must listen
I’ve been a fan of TWLOHA for many years now (thanks Warped Tour!), and this podcast is so fantastic. Thank you TWLOHA!
❤️thisgame
5 out of 5 stars
fresh air when you’ve been drowning
this podcast and the TWLOHA organization has helped me in my journey in so many ways. i am immensely grateful to them for all the good they do and the help and healing they provide. listening to the stories and speakers brings such a sense of peace and a true realization that you are not alone.
amindbroadcast
5 out of 5 stars
Honesty, Hope, and Help via Podcast Form
So happy that my all-time favorite nonprofit has a podcast! I love that this podcast provides an extension of the same great advice and resources given on the TWLOHA website.
Raf0908
5 out of 5 stars
Authentic. Raw. Inspiring. Hope.
Those are just some of the words that come to my mind when listening to these podcasts. I think everyone receives and connects with information differently, and I’m thankful that TWLOHA and so many other podcasters/organizations are out there to support us through our journeys. I enjoy taking the time to listen to these podcasts and when I find my mind wandering, I take a pause to recognize that it did and I hit the back button because I the content here is so helpful that I don’t want to miss even a second of it. Thank you TWLOHA for all you are doing to support as many people as possible in their own journeys, wherever that may be. 🙏❤️😊
Em_ily21
5 out of 5 stars
Full of Empathy
This podcast is a calming balm of empathy and hope to the heart that feels shame and despair as a result of mental illness. Your heart will feel heard as a result of the words spoken here.
Olivia Swyers
5 out of 5 stars
Constant therapy
Listening to TWLOHA’s podcast while living in a sorority house and walking around campus is therapy for me. Being around people constantly is overwhelming. Negative, discouraging and untrue voices surround me, including my own. TWLOHA’s podcast reminds me of the true hope and authentic help that is here for everyone. Thanks for drowning out those hurtful voices and being a breath of fresh air.
mnm_marta
5 out of 5 stars
Thank you for all you do
Thank you all so much for the work you do. I've followed along with TWLOHA since mid-2010 but just stumbled upon the podcast and I am beyond appreciative.
bNicholeh
5 out of 5 stars
Worth Every Minute
I have never stuck with one single Podcast since the Podcast app was introduced however many years ago, but I have followed them from MySpace, to their website, blogs, shop, to Facebook, to Twitter, to Facebook Lives... and now to here. Their mission is incredible. They saved my life time and time again. Every single episode I have listened to at least twice. My only complaint is that I there was one posted every day. ❤️
Jackkkkkkkkkklk
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing organization, amazing podcast
This is an amazing organization that is doing incredible and important work. I am so proud to have seen them grow over the years. Super excited they have launched their podcast so they can spread their messages of hope and help in yet another way! I love everything you do TWLOHA!
BroncosRockies88
5 out of 5 stars
Loved this podcast
I really enjoyed listening to this podcast usually on my drive to work. I really liked the honesty about it and the people willing to open up about their struggles and the things that have helped them live the life they are. I would recommend this podcast to anybody.
BRee_K
5 out of 5 stars
Inspiring & Uplifting
I have been following TWLOHA since 2007 when I found their booth at Vans Warped Tour. Since then I’ve followed their blog, bought merch and most recently started donating monthly. The content of the podcast is so inspiring and I love the deep and thorough look into lives of those who have overcome mental health struggles. You feel less alone listening to these incredible stories. Keep up the amazing work, I always look forward to each podcast!
ashksgirl
3 out of 5 stars
It’s just about the way she speaks...
The content is good, but the way in which the girl speaks is not appealing. So much of a podcast rides on the quality of the host’s voice.
whoaitsmer
5 out of 5 stars
Peace to you.
I am so thankful for weekly reminders of hope and to hear the stories of others. Conversations are what TWLOHA hopes to inspire. This podcast is full of love, truth and honesty. I think you’ll enjoy. Give it a listen; you won’t regret it. ✌🏼m
Fidget94
5 out of 5 stars
Hope
I’m in the midst of the struggle. Battling an addiction to self harm and feeling like I’m out of options. Turned on this podcast thinking it wouldn’t help. But when he started apologizing for the pain we feel, it caught me off guard. So many people just want to fix it. No many apologize for what you’re currently feeling despite whatever hope may lie in the future for you. Excited to listen to more of these pod casts.
Domsterxxxx
5 out of 5 stars
hope & redemption.
I’m among those people who wouldn’t be here today without the work of twloha. jamie, renee, david mckenna & the rest of the team all mean so incredibly much to me. i saw posts about twloha on tumblr around 2010 & i thought they were just another one of those “tacky anti-self harm” campaigns. flash forward to two years ago, i actually began researching twloha’s story & watched the movie which, quite literally, saved my life. I was in the midst of my worst depressive episode & made the decision to finally seek help. Without twloha, I’m not sure if i would have done that. Now I work as a Crisis Counselor for Crisis Text Line & a phrase I use during almost every convo is “People need people.”
misterlib
5 out of 5 stars
So Much Hope
This podcast effort to make space for people to be heard is so good. But this is why. TWLOHA has helped me over and over and over again to see people as people, to know that there is a person on the other side of every issue. Jamie’s voice echoes through my life and I can’t wait to hear more and more stories that illuminate the beautiful humanity that is beyond the difficult circumstances and conversations.
katiepagillo
5 out of 5 stars
A light in the dark
If it wasn’t for TWLOHA in 2006 I don’t know that I would be alive today. To the people who gave me just that little bit of hope to hang onto, until I was brave enough to ask for help, to recover from an eating disorder that was killing me, and work through my mental health problems. Thank you for being a light in the dark for me!
Jaliyah Hull
5 out of 5 stars
Hope
TWLOHA and Jamie are literally the best ever. They give hope to people struggling with mental illness or self injury. In high school I was struggling with both and my coach talked to me about TWLOHA and also encouraged me to read the book. It honestly changed my life. Now I have hope and can spread hope to others. Thank you TWLOHA and Jamie.
Brian Crew
5 out of 5 stars
TWLOHA IS AMAZING!
Listen to this podcast. This organization is beautiful and helpful. As someone who struggled I was glad when I found out about them. It led to me sharing my story and even blogging about my struggles when I never spoke of these topics before. See what the have to offer, you’ll love them!
Ceeceeskye
5 out of 5 stars
I own TWLOHA my life
Thanks to being a follower since MySpace days I got the help I needed and I’m still here today
Wheatherly77
5 out of 5 stars
Inspiring hope!
What an inspiring podcast! Thank you so much for sharing! TWLOHA has reached so many hearts including mine!
Pottsdrum
5 out of 5 stars
Great Organization
I’ve enjoyed following them on Twitter and excited for these podcasts.
tessaaaxoxo
5 out of 5 stars
Thank you.
For the last year since Podcasts have blown up, I’ve struggled with depression & self injury. I’ve searched for a podcast I trust, and am so thankful for this. I learned about TWLOHA when I was in junior high at the peak of MySpace, and I’ve followed this organization since long before I ever understood or battled with depression myself. Thank you for creating a Podcast that can bring me comfort weekly, as well as sweet reminders of hope. Can’t wait for episode 2.
Isabella Nuno
5 out of 5 stars
Amazed & Thankful
I am always so happy to see this organization grow. I have been telling TWLOHA’s story for years now , from a research presentation I completed in high school to now starting my own chapter in college! My club actually just had its first meeting the day this podcast was released and if that’s not a reassuring sign for me idk what is. I’m so grateful for this organization and how much it has helped me heal from my fathers loss and spread the message of hope. Thank you so much!
Baiabaia
5 out of 5 stars
You are not alone
I’m one of the many people that received a message of support from this organization during the MySpace days. It saved my life. I’m currently going through awful depression and anxiety as well as just lost my young cousin to suicide. Thank you for spreading this message and fighting the mental health stigma. This organization will always have its own special place in my heart❤️
cheez-it-lover
5 out of 5 stars
Inspiring
As someone who has struggled with things for years, TWLOHA gives me so much hope. It’s such a positive organization that just wants to help people get better and that’s amazing. From family members to close friends, I’ve had so many important people in my life who struggle with depression, self injury, alcohol and drug abuse, and suicidal thoughts. Actually, right now a close friend of mine is struggling with a lot of those things right and is trying to get the help she needs and I’m just glad that there are organizations like this that advocate for mental health and try to give people resources for the help they need. It’s truly inspiring that they do and give so much and just want to spread the message that you are not alone and that people are here that want to help you. :)
r_field
5 out of 5 stars
From the beginning
I have followed TWLOHA since I was in High school. I am so happy there will be a podcast of this!
bcl2711
5 out of 5 stars
As always, such wise, calming words from Jamie
I love his story and what's come from it. Jamie is such an inspiration - making me yearn to be a better person and not only reach out, but listen. Can't wait to hear more ❤️
Mojobabee7
5 out of 5 stars
TWLOA is the BEST!!!
I am so thankful for this organization. I never feel alone in my depression and they do amazing things around the community!
xoxotiti
5 out of 5 stars
Just what I needed.
I am so excited for this Podcast to begin. TWLOHA has brought such hope into my life and my husbands life and has helped me understand how to love and support someone who battles daily with mental health. 5/5!!!
staciemcl
5 out of 5 stars
Saving lives through stories
I heard about TWLOHA and Jamie’s work about a month before my own son committed suicide. I am grateful for Jamie’s work with youth, their social medial platform and ability to build community and connection speaks directly to my son’s peer group. I’m so happy there’s now a podcast too!
claudcavasmi
5 out of 5 stars
Thank you - TWLOHA
TWLOHA is a true light in the dark. Thank you for creating this podcast; practicing self care while listening to this is a blessing ❤️
daniellarose1
5 out of 5 stars
Love!
I have been a long time fan of TWLOHA. I follow them on most versions of social media and their posts help me more than I can explain. I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety and experienced traumatic moments, and TWLOHA has been there for me throughout all of those struggles. I’m new to Podcasts, but seeing that TWLOHA has one made me branch out and listen to this first episode. I can’t wait to listen to the ones to come!
teallikethecolor
5 out of 5 stars
YES. THANK YOU.
I love Jamie and TWLOHA and everything they’ve done and what they stand for. I reread and post quotes from If You Feel Too Much often, and I am so excited for this podcast. TWLOHA found me when I needed it, and inspires me to be honest with others about my own mental health struggles. Thank you for everything you’re doing in the lives of so many. I can’t wait to listen to the upcoming episodes!
gillianhope
5 out of 5 stars
a breath of peace
Not only did this podcast offer such a wonderful conversation of mental health which is so very important to hear, but it has done it in the most beautiful way. I have been a fan of TWLOHA for the past 10 years, but this podcast may be the best thing yet. I feel better just sitting back and listening. Important and meaningful talks that can relate to you, or someone in your life. I love love loved it, cannot wait to hear more each week ♥️
Taylor Readnower
5 out of 5 stars
So encouraging
Twloha has been, for many years, a source of hope for me and this podcast serves as another way for me to receive their messages I need to hear. It helps me remind myself to be honest, open, and hopeful. So glad this podcast exists! Can’t wait to hear more.
DeacOfTheBBN
5 out of 5 stars
Inspiring
TWLOHA is an incredible organization and this podcast is just another way that makes their message and story accessible. I have never personally struggled with depression or self-harm, both my mom and girlfriend are affected by it everyday. TWLOHA is a way for us to connect. It’s a way for me to both understand and help them.
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- Episode 603: “Counseling Isn’t Just Talk Therapy” with Art Therapist + Counselor Alyse RurianiMental Health Month is upon us and we’re in the midst of our Show Up For Yourself campaign which focuses on finding 20 minutes a day to care for things that relate to your heart, mind, body, and community. This can look like gentle movement, calling a friend, journaling, and deep breathing. While we’re putting an emphasis on small, accessible, and tangible ways that we can all show up for ourselves, there’s obviously a bigger avenue for us, if we have the resources, to tend to our mental well-being: Therapy. So that’s what we’re talking about today. But this isn’t just about the rather cliche vision we all have when we think about therapy. A shrink sitting upright in a chair taking notes across from their patient who’s sharing their thoughts. Of course, there’s great value to talk therapy, but there are more options. And that’s a good thing because therapy is not one-size-fits-all. We all have varying experiences, varying abilities, and varying needs, so naturally the therapy that suits us best might look different than what we are familiar with and what TV shows and films project out into the world. In today’s episode, we have the honor of exploring alternative therapy options, like Art Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in particular, with the guidance of the wonderful and creative Alyse Ruriani. Alyse Ruriani (she/they) is a queer femme art therapist, licensed professional counselor, illustrator, and person with lived experience. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and a Masters in Art Therapy and Counseling. Alyse’s work aims to communicate information, provide tangible tools, and validate the human experience through engaging illustrations and designs. They live in a colorful apartment in Chicago with their black cat/co-therapist Boo. When Alyse is not working, you can likely find her swimming in some body of water, making art with friends, or hyper fixating on some new ideas. Show Notes (Links of ours and guests): Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast. Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/. Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com. Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast. Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/. Follow Alyse Ruriani on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/alyseruriani/. Keep tabs on Alyse by visiting https://alyseruriani.com/. Purchase a copy of The Big Feelings Survival Guide at https://store.twloha.com/collections/accessories/books-and-journals. Listen to “Look Up” by Paramore by going to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By8xCnMkAQM. Credits: This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
- Episode 602: “Burnout + Boundaries”Burnout. You’ve probably heard the term over the course of the last few years in regard to work, the pandemic, and the general state of the world. According to Psychology Today, burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or repeated stress. Though it’s most often caused by things at work, it can also appear in other areas of life, such as parenting, caretaking, or romantic relationships. At the core of burnout, is stress. Stress can manifest itself in many different ways and it does a number on the body, mind, and soul when it’s not acknowledged and addressed. In today’s episode, we talk about how to recognize burnout and how to treat it with the help of two people who are rather familiar with it: Sheena Grosshans who is a parent and the spouse of an educator, and Jen Sutton, a long-time teacher. Sheena works as TWLOHA’s Director of Key Relationships and is a Brooklyn, NY native who found both her love and home in the South. She is a lifelong creative and professionally compassionate but spends most of her days being bossed around by her two-year-old daughter. She also shares an eight-year-old son with her husband, a third-generation educator who currently teaches at a middle school in Florida. Our second guest, Jen, is in her 13th year as a high school science teacher. This year, in particular, she has even added a few middle school classes to her agenda. And one of her coworkers is actually her husband, who teaches at the same school. But Jen is much more than just a teacher—she is passionate about mental health and advocating for both educators and students alike, she has a corgi named Millie and a cat named Bev, and she’s a really big fan of the show Ted Lasso (her favorite character is Mae). Show Notes (Links of ours and guests): Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast. Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/. Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com. Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast. Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/. Learn more about Between The Bells by going to twloha.com/highschool/. Read Jen Sutton’s blog “More Than a Teacher” at twloha.com/blog/more-than-a-teacher/. Join our Show Up For Yourself campaign by visiting twloha.com/showup/. Read about the stress being felt by America’s youth at an overwhelming rate at apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2021/one-year-pandemic-stress-youth. Credits: This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
- To Write Love on Her Arms Mar 28 · 56m Episode 601: “Finding Your Normal: ADHD + Neurodiversity”Season six is officially upon us and we’re excited for a number of reasons. First, we’re going to have the joy of talking to more To Write Love folks and holding in-person conversations. Second, the topics we’re diving into might feel a bit more culturally relevant. We’ll get into the mental health assumptions made based on the way someone dresses, different types of counseling like art therapy or combining two forms into one, using bodies as fashion and how it hurts our well-being, and even the burnout being experienced by teachers, parents, and students alike. In today’s episode, we’re focusing on two things that are rather intertwined. Two things that have become common topics and common language on the internet—especially on a little app called TikTok: namely, ADHD and neurodiversity. To help us lay out some definitions, break down some long-held stigmas, and address the gray area of digital self-diagnosis, we’ll be accompanied by TWLOHA team members Sabrina Coyle and Katie Mumper. TWLOHA Graphic Designer, Sabrina Coyle is a Florida native and an avid creator. Almost every week, when she isn't working on projects for the non-profit, she attempts to master a new hobby—sometimes with little luck but always with a whole lot of enthusiasm. Beyond work and artistic endeavors, you can find her cuddled up with her dog Luke while she crochets, plays Animals Crossing, or watches anime. Our second guest Katie Mumper joined the TWLOHA team in 2018 after 12 years of experimenting with potential career paths. She now serves as Director of Communications. She loves being a geek about a variety of things—like Doctor Who, Broadway shows she enjoys, and her particular cross-section of TikTok—as well as being Aunt Katie to seven incredible young humans. Show Notes (Links of ours and guests): Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast. Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/. Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com. Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast. Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/. Check out KC Davis on TikTok by going to tiktok.com/@domesticblisters/. Tune in to the ADHD As Females Podcast at adhdasfemales.com/. Credits: This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
- Episode 513: “Getting Honest + Going to Therapy” with singer-songwriter Andy GrammerBeing vulnerable is no easy task. Sharing our pain and fears and struggles can make us feel exposed, weak, and susceptible to others’ criticisms. Add in our own personal stigmas against things like therapy and vulnerability, and getting honest ends up being one heck of a challenge. Today, we have the honor and pleasure of talking to singer-songwriter Andy Grammer about his experience with all of the above. Andy talks about the grief of losing his mother in 2009, but how caring for his own mental health didn’t enter his reality in a big way until 2020 due to the pandemic. As a pretty lively and energetic person who sings a lot of uplifting and catchy tunes on stage, Andy also shares how he has and is using music to make room for the heavier things in life, too. Multi-platinum artist Andy Grammer continues to engage, energize, and empower audiences with stomping stadium-size pop anthems meant to be shared at full volume. His observations and affirmations pick people back up when they need it, affirm their potential, and encourage them to keep going. His catalog consists of numerous bona fide hits, including the quadruple-platinum single “Honey, I’m Good;” the platinum singles “Keep Your Head Up,” “Fine By Me,” “Don’t Give Up On Me,” “Fresh Eyes,” and “Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah);” the gold single “I Found You;” and the gold albums Andy Grammer (2011) and Magazines Or Novels (2014). He has generated billions of streams and lent his music to films such as Five Feet Apart . Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast . Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/ . Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com . Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast . Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/ . Visit Andy’s website for tour information, merchandise, and more by going to https://andygrammer.com/ . Keep tabs on Andy by following him on social media at https://www.instagram.com/andygrammer/ , https://twitter.com/andygrammer , and https://www.facebook.com/andygrammer . Credits : This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
- Episode 512: “Changing How We Talk About Suicide and Care For Our Friends and Ourselves” with Shelby RoweHow we talk about, approach, and care for suicide is a pretty big deal. Suicide is a tragic and intense topic, and it’s also a very real and human-centered topic. That’s why we want to explore the ways in which we can reframe and change how we address it in a more compassionate sense—and how we, on a person-to-person level, can care for ourselves, friends, and loved ones who might be thinking about or considering suicide. So today, we have the honor of hearing and learning from suicide prevention expert Shelby Rowe. Shelby will walk us through everything we mentioned and she’ll also touch on why the suicide rate is notably higher for different communities of people—specifically BIPOC communities. Shelby Rowe is an award-winning artist, mother of three sons, suicide attempt survivor, and director of one of the nation’s largest federally funded suicide prevention projects. She is the recipient of the 2021 American Association of Suicidology Transforming Lived Experience Award and the 2016 Chickasaw Nation Dynamic Woman of the Year. Ms. Rowe has been a leader in the suicide prevention movement at the local, state, and national levels since 2007. This episode is a part of our You Are Not a Burden campaign in honor of September being Suicide Prevention Month. You can learn more about the campaign by going to youarenotaburden.com. Show Notes (Links of ours and guests) : Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast . Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/ . Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com . Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast . Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/ . Learn about and connect with Shelby Rowe by going to https://www.shelbyrrowe.com/ . Read Dr. Joiner’s theory on suicide at https://twloha.com/blog/talking-about-suicide/ or Youarenotaburden.com . Watch Insecure on HBO by visiting https://www.hbo.com/insecure . Watch Reservation Dogs on Hulu at https://press.hulu.com/shows/reservation-dogs/ . Watch Rutherford Falls on Peacock by going to https://www.peacocktv.com/stream-tv/rutherford-falls . Credits : This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
- Episode 511: “What Not To Say or Do When Someone Is Struggling With Suicide” with Deanna ZandtIn 2018, after Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain died by suicide, Deanna Zandt felt compelled to address the words of encouragement others were offering those in the midst of a mental struggle. That piece is titled “ Why ‘you are loved’ & ‘please reach out’ are crappy things to post after someone has died by suicide” and it explores the way in which our words and actions can help or hurt someone struggling. In today’s episode, we’re honored to be joined by Deanna to explore her perspective and thoughts on how we can genuinely support and show up for someone who’s thinking about suicide. Deanna Zandt (she/her) is a writer, artist, and award-winning technologist living in Brooklyn, NY. She spent 15 years working at the forefront of social justice, technology and media; after she burned out for the third time, she realized that maybe that work wasn't suiting her particularly well. Currently, she spends her time: supporting other very impressive people and organizations behind-the-scenes with their technology; writing & drawing when she feels like it; walking and playing with her two dogs and their friends; connecting with humans near and far; and figuring out how to exist with meaning, fulfillment, and as many giggles as possible. This episode is a part of our You Are Not a Burden campaign in honor of September being Suicide Prevention Month. You can learn more about the campaign by going to youarenotaburden.com. Show Notes (Links of ours and guests) : Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast . Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/ . Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com . Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast . Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/ . Read Deanna’s article on Medium at https://medium.com/@deanna/why-you-are-loved-and-please-reach-out-are-the-crappiest-things-to-post-after-someone-has-died-484eb23d6715 . Learn more about the Silk Ring Theory by going to https://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-xpm-2013-apr-07-la-oe-0407-silk-ring-theory-20130407-story.html . Follow Deanna on Twitter at https://twitter.com/deanna or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/deannazandt/ . Check out Robot Hugs comics by visiting https://www.robot-hugs.com/comic/nest/ . Watch/listen to “I’m With You” by JVNA at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hTvEBiehu0 . Visit The Weather Report by going to https://get.theweatherreport.org/ . Credits : This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
- Episode 510: "Reframing Addiction From Problems to People" with Dr. Nzinga HarrisonJust say no. Drugs are whack. Recognize, Resist, Report. These phrases stem from programs and campaigns and political agendas that ultimately hurt the United States and its people. The Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program or DARE filled schools in the 90s—and while overall being deemed ineffective, it continues today asking youth to take pledges to stay away from drugs and gangs. Then there’s the failed and heavily criticized War on Drugs that began in the 70s but really took off in the 80s. With it came laws that criminalized drugs and racially targeted specific groups and communities of people—especially people of color. Its focus weighed heavily on deterring use rather than emphasizing treatment and recovery. So today, with all of this in mind, we have the immense honor of talking with and learning from Dr. Nzinga Harrison about addiction and the ongoing and growing opioid epidemic. Dr. Harrison is a physician, educator, and the Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Eleanor Health, a value-based provider of comprehensive, outpatient addiction treatment. Above all else, this conversation is about reframing the way we as individuals and as a society view and address addiction and the people who are dealing with substance use disorders. Show Notes (Links of ours and guests) : Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast . Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/ . Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com . Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast . Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/ . Credits : This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
- Episode 509: “Empathy and Eating Disorders” with Nōn Wels and therapist Corrie Van HorneEating Disorders are a human experience. They don’t play favorites or stick to a certain stereotype. They are often ways a person seeks out safety or control amidst a traumatic or trying time. And they rarely begin straight out of the gate as a diagnosable eating disorder and rather a coping mechanism through which disordered eating and an ultimately harmful relationship with food or body image take hold. Some recurring themes throughout today’s episode will be empathy and connection. To guide us through these conversations, we have two guests joining us. The first is Nōn Wels. Nōn is a writer, doggo lover, mental health advocate, the creator of the weekly podcast, You, Me, Empathy, and the founder of the collaborative mental health community, The Feely Human Collective, where you can grow your capacity for empathy, vulnerability, and emotional curiosity. For Nōn, eating disorders, specifically anorexia nervosa, have played a role in his mental health journey, stemming from his parents’ divorce, childhood trauma, and a way to seek control and communicate his pain. We’ll also hear from Corrie Van Horne, co-founder of and therapist at Omni Counseling in Denver, Colorado, who will give us her professional perspective on eating disorders. Corrie believes that therapy is inherently radical in that it aims to dismantle and abolish systems of oppression and the ways we as individuals have internalized them. Outside of work, Corrie spends her downtime with family, friends, and her pup Roxy. Show Notes (Links of ours and guests) : Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast . Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/ . Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com . Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast . Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/ . To read Nōn Wels’s words on the TWLOHA Blog, go to https://twloha.com/blog/author/non-wels/ . To learn more about Nōn Wels’ mental health community or weekly podcast, visit https://nonwels.com/ . Order Shrill by Lindy West at https://www.lindywest.net/shrill . For resources related to eating disorder treatment and information, go to https://www.omnicounselingandnutrition.com/ , https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ , https://twloha.com/find-help/help-by-topic/eating-disorders/ , and https://asdah.org/ . Credits : This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
- To Write Love on Her Arms Jun 28 · 43m Episode 508: “Extroverts and Introverts Talk Mental Health” with Jessica McAuley and Bianca MujicaMaybe you look forward to the solitude that comes after a long day of work or spending the weekends in nature with your dog. Maybe you find energy and comfort in game nights with friends or love the opportunity to meet new people. Or, perhaps you find yourself best suited somewhere in the middle—reading books in the company of a loved one. But how do those varying preferences, those gages for recharging and feeling restored and rejuvenated, affect our mental health? Are they connected? Do they share the same space? We’re curious to find out, so on this episode, we’re talking about introversion and extroversion, and how they tie into the mental well-being of a person. To help us, we’re joined by Jess McAuley (introvert) and Bianca Mujica (extrovert). Jess McAuley an INFP, Virgo, and a new mom. She is a Niagara, Ontario-based arts worker and performer, as well as co-host of "The Introvert's Guide To.." podcast. While on maternity leave (and when she has free time), Jess is developing her craft of writing and indulging in her infatuation with Tombow and Copic markers. Between all of this, it is uncertain if she will ever sleep again. Bianca Mujica is TWLOHA's Community Care Coordinator, which means her work focuses on finding inclusive and creative ways to connect with supporters online. She is a Mexican-American queer woman from Texas with a background in journalism and a love for language. Outside of work, she can be found eating lots of pasta, cuddling with her dog, and creating colorful pieces of art. Show Notes (Links of ours and guests) : Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast . Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/ . Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com . Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast . Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/ . Check out The Introverts Guide to Podcast by going to https://introvertsguideto.com/ . Purchase “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” by Susan Cain at https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/quiet-susan-cain/1101870221 . Credits : This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
- Episode 507: "Borderline Personality Disorder: Seeking the Gray" with Genevieve Jacobs and counselor Patrick MirandaBorderline Personality Disorder. It has been deemed a heavy diagnosis. One that has been linked to characteristics such as manipulative, self-destructive, unstable, selfish, and untreatable. It is described as involving patterns of wavering interpersonal relationships, a distorted sense of self, and emotional reactions that are characterized as intense. In this episode, we’re going to confront some truly harmful labels, reiterate that this diagnosis, contrary to popular belief, is indeed treatable, and note that amidst the black and white thinking, there is a middle space of gray to be found and known. To help us tackle all of these things and more, we’ll be joined by Genevieve Jacobs and counselor Patrick Miranda. Genevieve is a resident physician navigating the roles of both doctor and patient with her diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. She is passionate about addressing the stigma associated with physician mental health and seeking help. Gen currently lives in Ontario, Canada, with her partner and their dog. Outside of work, you can often find her kayaking, adventuring with her pup, or working on being a better plant mom. Patrick Miranda has worked in multiple treatment settings, including residential and outpatient services for substance use disorders. He has experience working with adolescents, adults, and families with a range of therapeutic issues, including addiction, mood disorders, trauma, and suicidality. He especially enjoys working with those in the LGBTQ+ community. In his downtime, Patrick reads a lot and plays an exceptional amount of video games. Show Notes (Links of ours and guests) : Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast . Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/ . Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com . Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast . Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/ . Purchase the “I Hate You—Don’t Leave Me” book by going to https://www.amazon.com/Hate-You-Dont-Leave-Me/dp/0380713055 . Read the words of Genevieve Jacobs at https://twloha.com/blog/author/genevieve-jacobs/ . To access the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook, go to https://www.google.ca/books/edition/The_Dialectical_Behavior_Therapy_Skills/pan4976pG6sC?hl=en&gbpv=1&printsec=frontcover . For resources and more information on Borderline Personality Disorder, you can visit https://nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Borderline-Personality-Disorder/Support , https://www.nyp.org/bpdresourcecenter/professionals/publications , and https://emotionsmatterbpd.org/ . Credits : This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
- Episode 506: “The Importance of Rest & Why We’re Taking a Mid-Season Break”In today’s episode, through a question and answer session, we dive into the topic of rest. Rest in the form of actual sleep, rest from our jobs, from school, from social interactions, and rest, even from the work that our healing and recovery requires of us. In a heavily digitized world, we are often expected and asked to be engaged—or at least available—at all times. But as human beings who get tired and drained, being “always on” and “always accessible” is an expectation we can’t and shouldn’t meet. It’s honestly something we need to protect ourselves from if we want to lead healthy, balanced lives. And because To Write Love aims to inspire and lead by example, this episode also marks a mid-season break for the podcast so that Becky, our editor and producer, can go on a month-long sabbatical. When we say that “we need you here,” we also mean to say that we need you to take care of yourself so that you can be here. We need you to advocate for your well-being, to prioritize things like rest so that you don’t get burnt out to the point that being a “story still going” feels next to impossible. Show Notes (Links of ours and guests) : Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast . Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/ . Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com . Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast . Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/ . For self-care tips and resources, go to twloha.com/self-care/ . Follow and learn about The Nap Ministry at thenapministry.wordpress.com/ . Read about and participate in the Black and White campaign by visiting twloha.com/blog/black-and-white-5-0/ . Credits : This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
- Episode 505: “Mindfulness, The Present Moment, and Non-Judgment” with Tianna SotoMindfulness. It’s become a bit of a buzzword. But boiling it down to a single word does it a bit of disservice. Mindfulness can take the shape of various forms of meditation, yoga practices, immersing ourselves in nature, noticing our breath, or tapping into our senses. But how does mindfulness, and all the avenues it involves, intersect with mental health? How can our awareness of the present moment, of a tangible aspect of reality change or improve our inner world? To help us explore and understand this, we’re going to be joined by Tianna Soto. Tianna is a Puerto Rican, Jamaican-Chinese writer, speaker, and mental health educator based in New York City. She received a Master's in Clinical Psychology in Education from Columbia University and is a certified yoga and mindfulness instructor. Her ongoing mission is to empower others to embrace their journey with clarity and confidence. Show Notes (Links of ours and guests) : Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast . Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/ . Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com . Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast . Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/ . Learn more about Tianna Soto at tiannafaye.com/ . Purchase Bessel van Der Kolk’s “The Body Keeps The Score” book by going to barnesandnoble.com/w/the-body-keeps-the-score-bessel-van-der-kolk-md/1117229987 . Download the Insight Timer app at insighttimer.com/ . Follow Tianna Soto at instagram.com/tiannafayee/ . Listen to “Trigger Protection Mantra” by Jhene Aiko by visiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkJGa0eaktE . Credits : This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
- Episode 504: “Delay, Slow, and OCD” with therapist Sara GalagloCandance wrote, “Parts of my brain continually struggle for power while others retreat completely. But no matter what’s been taken—time, control, hope for the future—it’s never too late to start anew.” Bianca said, “Every day I learn new things about how my OCD manifests, and I am figuring out in real-time what that means for my relationships, health, and job.” And Kirsten shared, “OCD, contrary to popular belief, is not tidy or clean. It’s messy. Exhausting. Loud.” These words come from personal experiences with OCD. Stories we’ve had the honor of sharing on our blog. But OCD is not a challenge we’ve talked about on this specific platform. So on today’s episode, it is our honor to have Sara Galgalo, a psychotherapist who works at the OCD Center of Los Angeles, as our guest to help us better understand OCD, how it gets misdiagnosed for other things like anxiety, and the type of treatment that is having a pretty incredible impact. Sara is a big Doctor Who fan, she grew up playing sports and was even a figure skater for years, and she loves to go hiking back in her home state of Washington. Sara Galgalo is a psychotherapist licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California. Sara received her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. Sara’s work at the OCD Center of Los Angeles focuses on CBT for adults, adolescents, and children suffering from all types of OCD (including all “Pure O” variants such as HOCD, POCD, ROCD, and Harm OCD), and other anxiety disorders. In addition to treating individual clients, Sara also currently leads a low-fee therapy/support group for adults with OCD. She’s a big Doctor Who fan, grew up playing a lot of sports (and was a figure skater for a few years), and loves to go hiking in her home state of Washington. Show Notes (Links of ours and guests) : Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast . Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/ . Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com . Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast . Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/ . Check out the services offered at the OCD Center of LA by visiting https://ocdla.com/ . Read blogs relating to OCD at https://twloha.com/blog/topics/ocd/ . Discover resources and learn more through the International OCD Foundation by visiting https://iocdf.org/ . Purchase “Turtles All the Way Down” by John Green by going to https://www.johngreenbooks.com/turtles-all-the-way-down-book . Check out the show Pure at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pure_(British_TV_series) . Buy the book “The Happiness Trap” by Dr. Russ Harris at https://thehappinesstrap.com/ . Credits : This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
- Episode 503: “Mental Health in Motherhood” with Ceara Pertain and counselor Leighya RichardThe topic of this episode is rather specific. It’s something we haven’t addressed on the podcast until now and have only briefly explored elsewhere. It’s something that carries a heavy stigma and the weight of expectation. It’s something that impacts 20% of people who are pregnant or give birth. We’re talking about perinatal—that’s before, during, and after pregnancy—mood and anxiety disorders that include depression, irritability, and heightened anxiety. To help us paint a picture of what these struggles can look like, we’ll be talking to Ceara Pertain, who will not only share her own difficult journey with a traumatic birth experience and a myriad of mood disturbances that followed—but will cast a net of compassion for those entering or facing motherhood. And to guide us in understanding these challenges and how treatment can range f rom therapy and medicine to movement and sunshine, we’ll be joined by counselor Leighya Richard. Ceara Pertain, is an Air Force veteran, an Intuitive Life and Soul Coach, a Master Resiliency Trainer, a Yogi, an author, a blogger, and a poet. She lives with her mystical daughter and her black cat, and is a self-confessed book-and-crystal fanatic. Leighya Richard is a licensed mental health counselor, wife, and toddler and “pandemic baby” mom. She works to support and advocate for women’s health and to empower those facing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Show Notes (Links of ours and guests) : Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast . Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/ . Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com . Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast . Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/ . Read Ceara’s blog by going to twloha.com/blog/author/ceara-pertain/ . For perinatal mental health resources, visit anxiouslyexpecting.com/ and postpartum.net/ . Purchase “Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts” by Karen Kleiman at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1641701307/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_WR0A5TDRS5AMH5NPHNC5 . Credits : This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
- To Write Love on Her Arms Mar 8 · 50m Episode 502: “Being a Safe Space For Someone Who Self-Injures” with counselor Michelle MooreSelf-injury appears in the TWLOHA mission statement. It’s something we work to destigmatize and to present hope and healing for those who struggle with it. But in today’s episode, we’re talking about what it means to be the parent, friend, partner, or loved one of someone who engages in non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors. What so many people need is a safe space to share without judgment and to explore their options when it comes to professional care. To help us navigate and understand how to be safe spaces, we’re joined by counselor Michelle Moore, who addresses the hard but honest fact that we, as caretakers, confidants, and guardians, can rarely be everything that person might need. She also talks about how it’s OK for us to recognize that we too might ultimately need help in being safe spaces. Michelle Moore is a licensed mental health counselor in Orlando, Florida, who works at Solace Counseling, which is also owned and run by Michelle and her husband Aaron. She specializes in working with both adults and adolescents who are facing mental health challenges such as self-injury, eating disorders, depression, addiction, and more. Show Notes (Links of ours and guests) : Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast . Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/ . Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com . Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast . Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at For resources, blogs, and more on self-injury, go to twloha.com/find-help/help-by-topic/self-injury/ . To check out Cornell University’s Self-Injury Resources, visit selfinjury.bctr.cornell.edu/ . Credits : This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
- Episode 501: “Grief: What’s Loved, Lost, and Left” with Vivian Nuñez, Megan Fernandes, and LMFT Eric AdamsIn the premiere episode of season five, we’re addressing the topic of grief. Contrary to popular belief, grief comes in many forms, it impacts people in varying ways, and it does not have to stem from the loss of a loved one. Grief is the thing that we feel and experience in the absence of something or someone we love—a pet, a relationship, a parent, a job, a home. To help us explore, identify, and even learn how to navigate grief through creativity, we’ll be joined by content creator Vivian Nuñez, reporter Megan Fernandes, and therapist Eric Adams. Megan Fernandes is an award-winning business and community news reporter that has worked in newsrooms across the country. For a long time, Megan thought that her purpose was to share the stories of others, but after losing her mother to cancer in January of 2020, Megan turned to memoir writing and poetry as a way to cope with her grief and tell her own story. She now writes to share her struggles in coping with grief, mental health, and trauma to normalize these conversations and remind others that they are not alone. Vivian Nuñez is a writer, content creator, and dog mom. Her award-winning Instagram community has created pathways for speaking on traditionally taboo topics, like mental health and grief, but don’t worry she’s also really funny. While her humor is a cross between Chandler Bing and Phoebe’s mom jokes, she’s also one with TikTok trends, dog videos, and how much fun it is to be creative. Her life and work are rooted in the simple truth that life’s a lot more livable when you get to play outside the box. Eric Adams is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Mental Edge Counseling in Dover, Delaware. Show Notes (Links of ours and guests) : Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast . Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/ . Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com . Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast . Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at Read Megan Fernandes’ blog at twloha.com/blog/author/megan-fernandes/ . Purchase a guided grief journal by going to amazon.com/Navigating-Grief-Journal-Exercises-Reflection/dp/1648763162 . Listen to “Supermarket Flowers” by Ed Sheeran by visiting youtu.be/3Mk0F6mLKik . Learn more about Vivian Nuñez by visiting vivnunez.com/ or following her at instagram.com/vivnunez /. Credits : This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
- Episode 416: “Suicide Attempt: Moving Forward With Hope” with Author Bill KonigsbergIn the final episode of season four and to close out the Another Day With You campaign, we talk to someone who attempted suicide at the age of 27 and went on to write a book inspired by his own experience. That person is author Bill Konigsberg and that book is The Bridge . In our conversation, you’ll hear about Bill’s chronic, untreated depression which led to an attempt, and how writing the book became a way to dispel the lies his brain was telling him while encouraging readers to realize how valuable and interwoven their lives truly are. Along with The Bridge , Bill is the author of five young-adult novels, which have won awards including the Stonewall Book Award, the Sid Fleischman Award for Humor, and the Lambda Literary Award. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona, with his husband, Chuck, and their two Labradoodles, Mabel and Buford—who you might hear barking in the background during the interview. Show Notes (Links of ours and guests) : Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast . Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/ . Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com . Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast . Read Bill’s words on the TWLOHA at twloha.com/blog/stay-another-day/ . Purchase The Bridge by going to store.twloha.com and typing in The Bridge in the search bar. Learn more about and connect with author Bill Konigsberg at billkonigsberg.com/about/ . Visit store.twloha.com/ to purchase merchandise that supports TWLOHA’s mission. Download The Hopeful, a free daily-use self-care app from TWLOHA, at twloha.com/thehopeful/ . Credits : This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
- Episode 415: “Suicide Prevention: Why Do You Stay Another Day?”When the pandemic altered nearly every part of daily life, we wondered what it would mean for those struggling, for those currently fighting to stay alive. A mental health crisis already existed and the pandemic only made it more glaringly obvious. The collective trauma and loss nearly doubled the number of people having thoughts of suicide and experiencing depression compared to previous years. One bright spot, a moment of tragic optimism, is that this shared experience made talking about mental health almost a normal part of everyday life. We were surprised to see moments where the polite, “How are you?” was not expected to be met with an unassuming “fine.” Over the course of the next few episodes, in honor of TWLOHA’s Another Day With You campaign and World Suicide Prevention Day—which is this Friday, September 10th, we’re using this space to have conversations that challenge the lie that says we can’t or shouldn’t talk about suicide. We want to share real-life experiences as they relate to suicide attempts, loss, and ideation. For today’s episode, instead of a one-on-one interview, we’re doing something a little different. We’ve invited an array of voices to share some heartfelt responses to some questions: 1. Who or what has helped you stay another day? And 2. What would you say to someone who is finding it difficult to stay another day? Their responses are honest and unique, but there is often, and perhaps unsurprisingly, a common occurrence of hope. If some responses don’t resonate with you, that’s OK. Because our desire is for even just one message, one encouragement you hear to inspire you or someone you care about, to stay for another day. Show Notes (Links of ours and guests) : Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast . Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/ . Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com . Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast . Learn more about the Another Day With You campaign at twloha.com/wspd . Visit store.twloha.com/ to purchase merchandise that supports TWLOHA’s mission. Download The Hopeful, a free daily-use self-care app from TWLOHA, at twloha.com/thehopeful/ . Credits : This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
- Episode 414: “Suicide Loss: Remembering How They Lived” with Carrie ThompsonWhen the pandemic altered nearly every part of daily life, we wondered what it would mean for those struggling, for those currently fighting to stay alive. A mental health crisis already existed and the pandemic only made it more glaringly obvious. The collective trauma and loss nearly doubled the number of people having thoughts of suicide and experiencing depression compared to previous years. One bright spot, a moment of tragic optimism, is that this shared experience made talking about mental health almost a normal part of everyday life. We were surprised to see moments where the polite, “How are you?” was not expected to be met with an unassuming “fine.” Over the course of the next few episodes, in honor of TWLOHA’s Another Day With You campaign and World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, we want to use this space to have conversations that challenge the lie that says we can’t or shouldn’t talk about suicide. We want to share real-life experiences as they relate to suicide attempts, loss, and ideation. For today’s conversation, we’re chatting with and hearing from Carrie Thompson, who lost her son Ben to suicide two years ago. Carrie is a mother, a wife, and a high school English teacher, who recently moved from a small town in New Hampshire to the city of Seattle, Washington. As a suicide loss survivor, Carrie is on a quest for understanding and healing. She’s an essayist of “creative nonfiction and sad stories” mostly exploring topics around grief and loss to suicide. A piece she wrote about hiking in honor of her son Ben, titled “The 48 Mountains That Held My Grief” was featured in the New York Times. Her words are honest, unapologetic, and wise. Show Notes (Links of ours and guests) : Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast . Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/ . Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com . Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast . Read Carrie’s words by going to medium.com/@carrietnh or twloha.com/blog/author/carrie-thompson/ Read “The 48 Mountains That Held My Grief” at https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/28/opinion/hiking-grief.html . For resources for suicide loss survivors, visit afsp.org . To learn more about TWLOHA’s high school program, Between the Bells, go to twloha.com/highschool/ . Learn more about the Another Day With You campaign at twloha.com/wspd . Visit store.twloha.com/ to purchase merchandise that supports TWLOHA’s mission. Download The Hopeful, a free daily-use self-care app from TWLOHA, at twloha.com/thehopeful/ . Credits : This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
- Episode 413: “Suicidal Ideation: A Passive Wish To No Longer Exist” with Ashley HolstromWhen the pandemic altered nearly every part of daily life, we wondered what it would mean for those struggling, for those currently fighting to stay alive. A mental health crisis already existed and the pandemic only made it more glaringly obvious. The collective trauma and loss nearly doubled the number of people having thoughts of suicide and experiencing depression compared to previous years. One bright spot, a moment of tragic optimism, is that this shared experience made talking about mental health almost a normal part of everyday life. We were surprised to see moments where the polite, “How are you?” was not expected to be met with an unassuming “fine.” Over the course of the next few episodes, in honor of TWLOHA’s Another Day With You campaign and World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, we want to use this space to have conversations that challenge the lie that says we can’t or shouldn’t talk about suicide. We want to share real-life experiences as they relate to suicide attempts, loss, and ideation. For today’s episode, we’re joined by Ashley Holstrom, who is talking about the latter: suicidal ideation. As you’ll find out in more detail, suicidal ideation has been a part of Ashley’s existence as far back as she can remember. And for her, she describes the thoughts as passive rather than active; she thinks these thoughts but has no plan to act on them. They are a “passive wish to no longer exist.” Ashley is a professional book person, designing for an indie publisher and writing for Book Riot. She's an advocate for mental health, reads any book about mental illness she can get her hands on, and wrote an essay about trichotillomania (compulsive hair-pulling) for the young adult anthology (Don't) Call Me Crazy . Ashley lives in the Chicago area with her rainbow library and cats named after Hemingway and Asimov. Show Notes (Links of ours and guests) : Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast . Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/ . Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com . Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast . Read Ashley’s words by going to twloha.com/blog/author/ashley-holstrom/ . To purchase (Don’t) Call Me Crazy: 33 Voices Start The Conversation About Mental Health , visit barnesandnoble.com/w/bookkelly-jensen/1128063600 . To check out My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward by Mark Lukach, go to marklukach.com/book . Learn more about the Another Day With You campaign at anotherdaywithyou.com . Visit store.twloha.com/ to purchase merchandise that supports TWLOHA’s mission. Download The Hopeful, a free daily-use self-care app from TWLOHA, at twloha.com/thehopeful/ . Credits : This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
- To Write Love on Her Arms Jul 20 · 29m Episode 412: “On Self-Awareness, Representation, & Defying Stigma” with Ricky Neal (from Crisis Text Line)July is BIPOC Mental Health Month in the US. It exists to “bring awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face regarding mental illness” in this country. While mental health challenges impact humans regardless of race, body size, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic status, and so on, we also recognize that racism, colonization, police brutality, and white supremacy—among other things—are events and harsh realities that affect BIPOC in a significant way that can not and should not be ignored or dismissed. In this episode, to help us lean into those things, we’re joined by Ricky Neal, Crisis Text Line’s Volunteer Experience Manager. As a Black man growing up in Laurens, South Carolina, he’ll share his personal mental health experience when it comes to racial identity and cultural stigma, and from a professional lens, Ricky will talk about the importance of having the people on the other end of a call, text, or counseling appointment be able to identify with the unique struggles BIPOC communities face on a daily basis. Show Notes (Links of ours and guests) : Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast . Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/ . Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com . Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast . For a collection of articles, books, and videos on learning and practicing antiracism, visit twloha.com/blog/an-invitation-to-learn-and-practice-antiracism/ . For a list of BIPOC-specific mental health resources go to twloha.com/blog/bipoc-mental-health-resources/ . Visit store.twloha.com/ to purchase merchandise that supports TWLOHA’s mission. Download The Hopeful, a free daily-use self-care app from TWLOHA, at twloha.com/thehopeful/ . Credits : This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
- Episode 411: “Decolonizing Therapy and Healing” with Therapist Gabes TorresJuly is BIPOC Mental Health Month in the US. It exists to “bring awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face regarding mental illness” in this country. While mental health challenges impact humans regardless of race, body size, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic status, and so on, we also recognize that racism, colonization, police brutality, and white supremacy—among other things—are events and harsh realities that affect BIPOC in a significant way that can not and should not be ignored or dismissed. To help us shed a light on this and to learn, grow, and expand our understanding, we’re honored to be joined on this episode by Gabes Torres. Gabes is an Indigenous person from the colonized islands of the Philippines and a non-US citizen migrant. She is currently a licensed therapist in Seattle, Washington, who works predominately with clients who identify as Black, Indigenous, transgender, queer, and people of color. Through her work, she hopes to decolonize and de-center white Eurocentric frameworks as it relates to things like healing and therapy. Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast . Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/ . Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com . Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast . Connect with and learn more about Gabes Torres by going to gabestorres.com/ . For a collection of articles, books, and videos on learning and practicing antiracism, visit twloha.com/blog/an-invitation-to-learn-and-practice-antiracism/ . For a list of BIPOC-specific mental health resources go to twloha.com/blog/bipoc-mental-health-resources/ . Visit store.twloha.com/ to purchase merchandise that supports TWLOHA’s mission. Download The Hopeful, a free daily-use self-care app from TWLOHA, at twloha.com/thehopeful/ . Credits : This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
- Episode 410: “Affirming LGBTQ+ Experience and Existence” with Dr. Amy Green (from The Trevor Project) & Author Jessica StraitResearch shows that the LGBTQ+ community is almost three times more likely than others to experience a mental health condition such as major depression or generalized anxiety disorder. And, LGBTQ+ youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide, experience suicidal thoughts or engage in self-harm than heterosexual and cis-gendered people. This is not due to their sexual orientation or gender identity but oftentimes from outside factors such as a non-affirming home environment, a volatile political climate, and the lack of freedom and space to be true to who they are. Today, in honor and celebration of June being Pride Month, we’re talking to Dr. Amy Green, the Vice President of Research at The Trevor Project (an organization providing crisis intervention and prevention services to LGBTQ+ youth) to talk about how LGBTQ+ youth are disproportionately impacted by things suicide and other mental health challenges and how we, as allies and supporters, can help change those numbers. And in the second half of the episode, host Chad Moses sits down with Jessica Strait, a frequent author on the TWLOHA blog, to hear about her lived experience as a queer woman who grew up in a religious family, has dealt with multiple mental health challenges, and is in the midst of an ongoing journey toward self-acceptance. Dr. Amy Green and her team support the organization’s work by using data and research findings to advance its crisis services and peer support programs, as well as advocacy and education initiatives. Under Dr. Green’s leadership, the research team produces innovative research that brings new clinical implications to the field of suicidology and LGBTQ mental health. Amy lives in Los Angeles with her wife, who is also a clinical psychologist working in suicide prevention, and their two dogs. Jess Strait is a long-time TWLOHA supporter and a frequent author on our blog. She is a queer woman who currently resides in Wilmington, North Carolina with her partner of 16 years and their three kids. It wasn’t until 2014, that Jess and her now-wife shared their relationship publicly and got married the year after same-sex marriage became legal in the US. A former healthcare worker, Jess has dealt with a myriad of mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast . Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/ . Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com . Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast . Connect with The Trevor Project and access valuable resources at thetrevorproject.org/ . Find out more about PFLAG by going to pflag.org/ . Read Jess Strait’s words at twloha.com/blog/author/jessica-strait/ . Shop TWLOHA’s Pride Merch Collection by visiting store.twloha.com/ . Download The Hopeful, a free daily-use self-care app from TWLOHA, at twloha.com/thehopeful/ . Credits : This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
- Episode 409: “Black & White Miniseries – Nothing Can Take Away How Far You’ve Come”May is Mental Health Month in the US. This month is a chance for us to continue combating the stigma that keeps far too many silent. It’s a chance for us to tell and to highlight stories of lesser-known challenges. It’s a chance to declare a few statements we believe to be Black and White . In the third and final episode of the Black & White Miniseries, host Chad Moses and TWLOHA’s Community Care Coordinator Bianca Mujica discuss the statement: “Nothing can take away how far you’ve come,” which also serves as the focal point for our 2021 Run For It 5k. During their conversation, Bianca and Chad explore themes such as progress and growth, and how things like relapse and challenging chapters are ultimately unable to erase either. Bianca Mujica is TWLOHA's Community Care Coordinator, meaning her work focuses on finding intersectional and creative ways to connect with people like you. She is a Mexican-American queer woman from Texas with a background in journalism and a love for language. Outside of work, she can be found experimenting with new art supplies, eating pasta, or making plans for her future animal sanctuary. Show Notes (Links of ours and guests) : Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast . Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/ . Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com . Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast . Read the Black And White 4.0 blog at https://twloha.com/blog/black-and-white-4-0/ and shop the collection by going to https://store.twloha.com/collections/black-white . Download The Hopeful, a free daily-use self-care app from TWLOHA, at twloha.com/thehopeful/ . Credits : This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
- Episode 408: “Black & White Miniseries – I Am Not Broken. Who I Am Is Whole.”May is Mental Health Month in the US. This month is a chance for us to continue combating the stigma that keeps far too many silent. It’s a chance for us to tell and to highlight stories of lesser-known challenges. It’s a chance to declare a few statements we believe to be Black and White . In the second episode of the Black & White Miniseries, host Chad Moses and TWLOHA Editor Becky Ebert explore the statement: “I am not broken. Who I am is whole.” Together, they talk about what it means to practice grace and acceptance when it comes to our present moment and self, and how we can be both hurting and healing. Becky Ebert has been working as TWLOHA’s Editor for nearly half a decade, which means she’s the energy behind the organization’s blog and podcast. When she isn’t at her computer, you can find her behind the steering wheel of a car en route to a new place to explore, rewatching a Marvel movie, or outside hiking. And throughout all of those things, you’re sure to find her sidekick, a dog named Bucky Barnes, close by. Show Notes (Links of ours and guests) : Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast . Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/ Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/ . Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741. Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com . Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast . Read the Black And White 4.0 blog at https://twloha.com/blog/black-and-white-4-0/ and shop the collection by going to https://store.twloha.com/collections/black-white . Download The Hopeful, a free daily-use self-care app from TWLOHA, at Sign up at twloha.com/thehopeful/ . Register to move for something that matters in the 2021 virtual Run For It 5k by going to store.twloha.com/products/2021-run-for-it-5k/ . Credits : This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.0 comments0
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