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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2025 · 1H 6M

Our Mental Health Journey's Part 1

from Life Academy · host Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan

This one’s raw, real, and just the beginning. In this episode Alicia and Dena sit down for Part 1 of a powerful series exploring their personal mental health journeys. 💬 In This Episode: Alicia opens up about her lifelong struggles with self-worth and the moments that cracked the facade Dena shares her road from addiction to recovery and the messy, beautiful truth of healing We unpack the emotional toll of PMDD and how it can feel like a shadow self taking over Why depression doesn’t always look like sadness and what it’s really like to live through it The unexpected power of speaking your truth, even when your voice shakes 💡 Life Lesson of the Week: You don’t have to be “fixed” to be worthy. This episode is a reminder that healing isn’t linear and being honest with yourself is the most radical act of self-care. Follow us at www.instagram.com/denaamy www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FY3kDRxvQ/ Watch us on YouTube www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Dreamwork and Recommendations: 🌕 PMDD Awareness & Support: IAPMD – International Association for Premenstrual Disorders BAD BOY- Netflix Journals- www.selfdom.au Wearing- Dena- Raef The Label Alicia- Luna Love If you are struggling, you are not alone. Reach out to LIFELINE 13 11 14 They also have a texting line 0477 131 114 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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