Finding courage through not being okay, navigating anxiety and depression with Heidi Gagliardi

In this episode, Heidi Gagliardi opens up about her personal journey of self-discovery through the challenges of anxiety and depression through the early season of motherhood, caregiving for elderly and sick family members, marriage, and a house remodel simultaneously all at the same time. She details her transition from holistic remedies to pharmaceutical medications to manage her anxiety and depression and how she eventually weaned off the medications to regain her natural self. Heidi emphasizes the significance of intentional living and maintaining presence in everyday moments. She shares her entrepreneurial story of creating and selling Showtime stages, illustrating the power of small, consistent steps toward achieving larger goals. Throughout, Heidi reflects on finding balance, aligning her daily actions with her values, and the emotional growth that comes from overcoming life's multifaceted challenges. Key Takeaways:  Its okay to not be okay. If you are depressed you are living in the past, if you are anxious you are living in the future, and if you are neither you are probably in the present. Not knowing herself well enough, taking the time to get to know yourself and what you need to reset and decompress to be present and in the moment. Make small steps in your day to day to feel better. Small decision after small decision is what led her to where she is today. Learn to be grateful in the small moments. Be willing to put in and do the work so you can heal. You are here where you are supposed to be today so be present in the moment.  Instagram:Heidigagliardi Level Up with Heidi Facebook Page Thank you for joining me and listening to the Kindred Journey Podcast. If this episode resonated with you, please consider taking the time to rate and review the podcast, your positive feedback helps me reach more courageous women like you.  XO,  Lesley