Finding Your Voice Through Mental Health Struggles

Mental health stigma loses its power when someone finally says the quiet part out loud. Favour sits down with journalist and podcaster Noah May, who turns years of depression, anxiety, bullying, and feeling like an outcast into a public mission to help others feel less alone.Noah opens up about what changed at 13, how his parents noticed the signs before he did, and why his anxiety showed up in ways that looked more like physical illness than panic. He also shares the moment he got tired of hiding, began speaking openly on social media, and realized that telling the truth could become a lifeline for people who have no safe place to talk.You'll discover:- Why mental health can be easy to miss when the symptoms look like stomach issues, not textbook anxiety- How bullying, isolation, and being overlooked shaped Noah's self-image- The reason he launched podcasts like *Lethal Venom* and *Southern Reeds* as a space for honest, unfiltered conversation- How journalism training sharpened his ability to ask better questions and hold meaningful interviews- Why open conversation about trauma, shame, and struggle can change what listeners believe is possible for their own livesFavour and Noah also break down the difference between silence and support, the danger of bottling everything up, and why having even one strong support system can change everything. If you've ever felt like you were carrying something heavy alone, this conversation will meet you right there.Essential listening if you care about mental health, storytelling, resilience, or learning how vulnerability can become purpose. Noah’s story is a reminder that the things that hurt us most can also become the voice that helps someone else keep going.Connect with Noah May https://www.noahspodcasts.com/ He’s also on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-c-may as well as tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@lethalvenompodcast?_t=ZT-8vyYuBqy0br&_r=1