Our mental health can directly affect the quality of life we lead, but our society doesn’t always approach it the same way we do other injuries. For example, if we break an arm, we go to the hospital and get a cast so it can be stablished and have time to properly heal. If we sprain an ankle, we go to the doctor, and we likely will use a set of crutches or a walking boot. We are quick to seek help for all sorts of illnesses and ailments, yet when it comes to our mental health, we don’t always use that same sort of logic.
In this podcast episode, Olivia Baer joins us to talk about her own struggles mentally. Olivia is open and honest about her battles, and she discusses:
- Being bullied in high school about her weight.
- Changing her approach to fitness and losing 60 pounds in three months.
- How she is managing her mental health.
- How her self-image is still impacted by the negative comments others made about her.
We also touch base on 10 things you can do to help your mental health. Our Song of the Week and Sign of Hope fill out this week’s Faith Beyond with Tim Maceyko Podcast. You can also find the Faith Beyond with Tim Maceyko show on Spotify, Apple, and other podcast platforms.
If you are feeling alone, don’t. Check out our episode You Are Not Alone. And anyone who is having repeated suicidal thoughts or feels like they need help, please call the National Suicide Hotline at 988.
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