Ep 019: Conquering Mental Illness Through Storytelling and Expression

Jennifer Marshall– The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 019 Jennifer Marshall.Jennifer Marshall was diagnosed with Type 1 Bipolar Disorder in 2006 at the age of 26. She’s had four hospitalizations within five years – two in 2005 before any diagnosis was reached, and two more because she was trying to protect her newborn son (postpartum psychosis) in 2008 and her unborn daughter in 2010 – and all were because she was unmedicated at the time. Writing her way through life with a mental illness became her way of healing, and her award-winning blog BipolarMomLife became an inspiration to many. Jenn created This Is My Brave because she learned firsthand how powerful and therapeutic it was to live openly and not hide her diagnosis. She wanted to give brave individuals from the community a platform through which to creatively share their stories of living with mental illness to educate and inspire others. She lives outside Washington, DC with her husband and two children.Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Jennifer Marshall about living and conquering life with mental illness. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Why Jennifer believes storytelling is such a powerful way for individuals to express their feelings and how someone can bring “This is My Brave Storytelling” to life in their community. Her organization’s shows they put on across the country, and how its’ teens decide on which type of performances they’re going to do and the overall production of them. Why Jenn created “This is My Brave” and the amazing programs they offer.Jenn’s “Brave Ambassador” program and the importance of having the program on college campuses. Connect with Jennifer:Guest Contact Info:Website- https://www.jennifermarshall.me   https://thisismybrave.org/author/jenniferthisismybrave-orgLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesConnect with Jamie at Truman Charities:FacebookInstagramLinkedInWebsiteYouTubeEmail: [email protected] episode was post produced by Podcast Boutique https://podcastboutique.com/