How Reducing The Stigma Of Mental Health Can Save Lives With Karena Dawn, Founder Of The Big Silence

Published: Dec. 26, 2022, 11 a.m.

I recently caught up with my friend Karena Dawn to talk about the amazing work she\u2019s doing in the mental health space and what she\u2019s learned in her own healing journey.\xa0\nKarena and I discuss her debut memoir The Big Silence: A Daughter\u2019s Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing, which is a deeply moving story of her journey from crisis, addiction, and depression to a life of hope and happiness. In our conversation, she shares her advice for anyone who is struggling with their mental health right now and highlights some supportive solutions.\xa0\n\nIN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:\n\nThe best way to overcome the stigma and shame surrounding mental health\xa0\n\nExploring different forms of therapy and healing\xa0\n\nWhy the \u2018all-or-nothing\u2019 mentality actually holds you back from making sustainable progress\xa0\n\nHonoring how your history helps shape your identity\xa0\n\nFinding the gifts and lessons that exist within life\u2019s challenges\xa0\n\n\nRESOURCES\n\nThanks to Issuu. Sign up for a premium account and get 50% off issuu.com/podcast and use promo code LORI.\xa0\n\nText HERO to 741741 to text with a Crisis Counselor, 24/7 confidential and free support.\n\nSign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com!\n\nText DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts.\xa0\n\n\nCONNECT WITH KARENA\nFollow Karena: @karenadawn\xa0\nOrder your copy of Karena\u2019s book: The Big Silence: A Daughter\u2019s Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing\nLearn more about Karena\u2019s charity, The Big Silence: thebigsilence.com\xa0\nListen to The Big Silence\xa0\xa0\n\nCONNECT WITH LORI\nFollow me: @loriharder\nFollow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink\nFollow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy\nFollow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness\nListen to Girlfriends & Business