Behind the Smile: Maggie Parr on Self-Harm

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Maggie Parr to explore her courageous journey through self-harm, depression, and finding hope again. Maggie shares her story of struggling with her mental health while working at "the happiest place on Earth," proving that even in the most magical settings, inner battles can persist. She opens up about the steps she took to stop self-harming and how she rebuilt her life with resilience and self-compassion.   About Our Guest: Maggie Parr is an artist and author who has designed theme park attractions, painted murals and portraits, and written and illustrated books and comics for over three decades. Art-making has also helped her recover from many forms of self-harming, and she now teaches others how to use creativity to break through blocks and achieve self-actualization.   Check out:   https://stoppingselfharm.com/   This site is a hub of resources for people who struggle with self-harming, and the clinicians who help them. Somatic and breathing techniques, creative exercise, and an online course offer a proven path to healing from self-harming. It also explains Maggie Parr's book, "A Creator's Guide to Stopping Self-Harm" -a guide to finding healing within, from someone who did it.   Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@MentallyABadass⁠ Join our mental health community on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FvMkEuAT1/⁠ Check out our clothing line: ⁠www.mentallyabadass.com⁠ Donate to ⁠https://secure.givelively.org/donate/start-day-one/podcasts-for-prevention/justine-rodes⁠ - a mental health nonprofit that supports mental health podcasters   Subscribe & Review: Love this episode? Subscribe to Mentally a Badass and leave a review to help others discover these impactful conversations!