Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month: More Good Days TogetherJoy and Rebecca mark Mental Health Awareness Month and discuss the theme “More Good Days Together,” reflecting on lingering pandemic effects and the value of reconnecting in “3D” relationships and community. They share resources from Mental Health America (mhanational.org) and emphasize small, realistic steps—setting intentions, scaling goals, giving yourself credit, and celebrating daily wins. The conversation explores the inner critic and negative self-talk, noting how it can motivate but also harm, and encourages practicing brief self-kindness. They highlight macro and micro views of mental health, helping others to get out of internal spirals, labeling emotions rather than fixing them, and using grounding and mindfulness “reps” like sensory exercises, shifting attention, deep breaths, and small environmental changes. They invite listeners to email for help finding therapy resources.00:00 Welcome to the Club00:31 Mental Health Month Theme01:10 Resources and Meaning02:04 More Good Days Together04:53 Celebrate Small Wins05:31 Taming the Inner Critic08:56 Macro vs Micro Mental Health12:10 Community and Goat Yoga14:47 Label Emotions and Hug It Out17:05 Mindfulness Reps and Grounding25:51 Birthday Reflections and Aging29:21 Resources and Farewell