The Superpower Within Mental Illness with Lauren Perna

An amazing mental health advocate, fierce leader, and writer, Lauren Perna is bold enough to share the deeper parts of her truth. She’s honoring herself while serving others, encouraging them to become mentally fit! Today on the Balance Boldly Podcast, Lauren shares with Naketa Ren Thigpen how passionate she is about helping people from her heart, and how that share went viral! Lauren dives in about the tools she had growing up with a Clinical Social Worker as a mom and still struggling in the corporate world before she learned to manage her mental health in a way that worked well for her. Not only does her coping mechanisms such as strategic storytelling work for her, but she’s also able to tap into the superpower of it, staying 10 steps ahead in her industry.What to expect in today's BBP episode:-The balance that gets thrown off when you start a business and how to reconnect-The benefit of sharing your story and being vulnerable about personal mental health challenges -Why you must be mindful that your attempt to relate doesn’t dismiss others-Impact from life events and how it can shift your mental health, wellness, and leadership-Looking at the world differently when you have anxiety- that’s not always a bad thing!More about Lauren PernaLauren Perna is the CEO and Lead Writer of Lauren Perna Communications, a New England-based firm that helps clients tell their story through content strategy and copywriting. Clients include companies in the life sciences, healthcare, mental health—united by their passion for improving lives. Lauren is also a fierce advocate for mental health awareness and care. Contact Lauren PernaWebsite: www.laurenperna.comEmail: [email protected]: www.facebook.com/laurenpernacommsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/laurenpernacommsInstagram: www.Instagram.com/laurenpernacomms  www.Instagram.com/mentallyfitfounder Subscribe, REVIEW, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa Ren Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout, navigate relationship hurdles, and what overall work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional personal development podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily.If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or your favorite podcast app to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review.If you want to dive deeper into personal development topics shared on the BBP (Balance Boldly Podcast) and get the “how-to” for implementing and infusing these tools, connect on LinkedIn so you get notifications for the Live Fully LinkedIn LIVESTREAMS held  first and secoNaketa Ren Thigpen is a Balance (and) Relationship Advisor activating power couples (and) potent humans ready to self-actualize wholeness |Architect of Intentionally Selfish Suite Incubator- Training & Certification for Women Entrepreneurs| Podcast Host & Transformational Speaker. Interested in learning more, visit www.thigpro.com Ready to activate joy in work/life (and LOVE), enjoy this Complimentary Masterclass at