Carrie and Maureen Are Using Art to Unmask Conversations about Mental Health

Have you ever responded to someone asking how you're doing with an "I'm fine"?I have many times throughout the years. Although I am also known to share exactly what's going on with me--sometimes to my friends' chagrin--because they tell me people don't want to hear about it.Manny times we say "I'm fine" rather than express our emotions. South Central Pennsylvanians Carrie Breschi and Maureen Joyce, whose son died by suicide, created a project that uses art to encourage people to share their story or at least illustrate it through art. They both know personally how cathartic making art can be. Through their I'm fine. Project, workshop participants "create ceramic masks that represent the outward “mask” each (person) wears to portray, hide, or minimize their emotions and mental health challenges."Tune in to this conversation to hear from these delightful, amazing women who are prepared to hit the road to bring their workshop to a town near you (but not until 2027 since they're already booked through 2026).To reach out to Maureen and Carrie, email them at: [email protected] thanks to my amazing weekly podcast sponsors Reinvented Threads and Healthy Lifestyle Management who help to make amazing conversations like this week's possible. Looking for eco-friendly gifts this holiday season and to support a small, woman-owned business? Visit Reinvented Threads to shop online. Want to make some changes in your life to improve your wellbeing? Visit Healthy Lifestyle Management's website to learn about the amazing in-person and online services that Lisa Rigau, a registered nurse and mindfulness based stress reduction coach offers.If you would like to support this podcast that offers a platform for women to share their powerful stories, reach out to Jeannine at [email protected] for a list of sponsorship packages. They're more affordable than a coffee a day outside the home. Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram and learn how to get a healthy dose of laughs at my business site Laugh to Live. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.