26. How our body affects our Mental Health | The Unspoken Side of Mental Struggles | Live Brighter With Tara

Have you had some mental challenges, struggled with mental illness, or been in a terrible situation that is affecting your mental health? You are not alone; I am, too! In this episode, we will discuss the many things that can cause mental challenges and how we can improve our physical, emotional, and mental health. Join me in this week's episode as we talk about mental wellness, and new resources that can help us further understand Mental health. For more information: https://www.livebrighter.info/ For free affirmations: https://forms.wix.com/92afa3c4-cdce-4001-8b89-7d69785eeab9:0b817886-a600-4dee-9177-f0847ad749cc Unravel Notebook/Barf Notebook: https://www.livebrighter.info/unravel-notebook Take the Kind Girl Bullseye Quiz here: https://forms.wix.com/f/7148757541181195077   PODCAST CHAPTERS: 01:10 My own experience with mental challenges 03:50 How our whole body can affect us mentally 04:08 Gut health can affect our mental health 05:08 Hormones 06:02 Processing emotions and how it can affect our mental health 07:09 Past traumas 08:56 New resources/books that can help us understand our mental health  11:52 Learning a new way to process our emotions: Unravel Notebook/Barf Notebook 13:00 Stillness is the key  14:47 What is the next best step for you? 14:47   Follow us on our Socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livebrighterwithtara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552844352218     Grow 1% each day, I believe in you! Thank you for listening!     Tags: mental wellness, overcoming adversity, Mental health journey, empowerment, resilience, coping strategies, breaking stigmas, self-care tips, personal growth, mental health advocacy, mind-body connection, healing journey, thriving amid challenges, mental health awareness, coping mechanisms, inner strength, emotional wellbeing, mental resilience, triumph over struggles, holistic health approach, the ugly truth about mental challenges, dark side of mental wellness, controversial mental health debates, rethinking mental health solutions, controversial perspectives on healing