Healing from PTSD, Cyberbullying & Why Your Trauma Is Valid - Madeline Popelka - Access Denied S3Ep2

In this episode, Madeline Popelka shares her journey with PTSD, mental health advocacy, and how she integrates her diverse interests into her work. Host Jessica Jordan Ping and Madeline explore the nuances of mental health, the importance of community, and practical advice for seeking help.ACCESS GRANTED!10 extra minutes of content for subscribers' eyes ONLY!https://therollingexplorer.substack.com/Follow Madeline!Book + website: https://madelinepopelka.comSubstack newsletter: https://madelinepopelka.substack.com/MERCH!https://accessdeniedpod.creator-spring.com/Follow Access Denied on social!Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/accessdeniedpod/⁠⁠⁠TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@accessdeniedpod⁠⁠⁠YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AccessDeniedPodFollow host Jessica Jordan on social!Website - ⁠⁠⁠https://therollingexplorer.com/⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therollingexplorer/⁠⁠⁠Music Page - https://www.instagram.com/jessicajordanping/TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@therollingexplorer⁠⁠⁠YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@therollingexplorerIntro and Outro Music Production by JP Warner Sound:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jpwarnersound.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jpwarnersound/Podcast Editing by Mary Kate Plattshttps://www.instagram.com/marykatefreelance/?hl=enTakeaways:- Sharing personal stories can foster community and healing.- Finding the right therapist is a process of trial and error.- Mental health advice online should be taken with discernment.- Books and memoirs can be powerful tools for understanding mental health.- Authenticity and transparency are vital in mental health content creation.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction to Mental Health Advocacy03:53 - Understanding PTSD and Personal Journey06:46 - Seeking Help and Overcoming Mental Blocks11:46 - Navigating Therapy and Finding the Right Fit14:55 - Advice for Those Struggling with Mental Health18:43 - Content Creation and Community Engagement22:19 - The Challenges of Social Media and Mental Health26:04 - Writing a Book and the Publishing Journey27:14 - The Importance of Hope in Mental Health27:39 - Navigating Mental Health Resources29:00 - The Role of Mental Health Books32:19 - Understanding Therapy vs. Mental Health Education33:00 - Evaluating Mental Health Advice on Social Media38:50 - Who is Mental Health Content For?40:16 - Final Thoughts and Personal Reflections49:10 - Introduction and Episode Overview49:30 - Engagement and Subscription Encouragement49:35 - Acknowledgments and Closing Remarks