Ep. 226 - Lyndsey Fennelly

Be the change you wish to see in the world - Gandhi We are all facing our own battles. You might never know what the people in your life including the stranger next to you or even your best friend are going through until they open up and share their story. Today, I am joined by Lyndsey Fennelly as she shares her own story and mission with us. Lyndsey Fennelly is a sports enthusiast, entrepreneur, and former Iowa State women's basketball player. She is the co-owner of CampusCycle and serves as a color analyst for the ISU women's basketball team. Lyndsey is married to ISU women's basketball assistant coach, Billy Fennelly, and they have two children. Lyndsey is a motivational speaker who can tailor events to meet each individual company's needs. Join Dr. Michelle Robin and Lyndsey as they discuss: Lyndsey's own mental health journey and mission to end the stigma about disorders. How she's used social media to start to share her story. Her condition, Bipolar 1, and what mental health challenges she faces. How her family has responded to her sharing her wellness journey with them and everyone else. The hardest challenge she faces that her children might have the same condition as her or another disorder now or someday. Some of the biggest lessons she has learned so far in her story. Learn all about her advice to caregivers, family members, and loved ones of those with a mental health disorder: Specific input to caregivers who are supporting those with mental health disorders. The importance of not making someone with a mental health disorder feel any different in what you say to them, how you look at them, or your expectations of them. How she finds the good in living with her Bipolar 1 and her message of searching for the perfection in the imperfections. Find out her favorite tips for getting a good night's rest: Her struggle to sleep with insomnia as a symptom of Bipolar 1 and how reaching out for medical assistance has greatly helped. The vital importance of sleep for anyone looking to achieve greater wellbeing. Her top strategies for getting enough sleep at night including a no-phone rule, less photos in the bedroom, and no screen time before bed. Learn all about her upcoming memoir and when we can expect it to be available. Go out into the world today and love the people you meet. Let your presence light new light in the hearts of people. - Mother Teresa