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Bridge To Okay

by Bridget

Hi I’m Bridget and I’ll be sharing my own experiences living with mental health issues. Ultimately, I want the listener to feel less alone. Hoping to share what helps me along the way.

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Episodes

  1. Nightmares in Adulthood

    Recently had a neightmare

  2. Graduate School Application Prep

    I’m working on my application to grad school for experimental psychology, weighing my options.

  3. Mental Health News

    Mental Health Headlines like Blood test for depression and boosters for those with mood disorders

  4. Back to Okay

    Refreshing and reminding myself and listeners about affirmations, gratitude, and other coping skills I try to use daily.

  5. You Think I Want to Think These Thoughts?

    No, I do not.

  6. Self Help

    My experience with self diagnosing and self help, using resources online.

  7. Boundaries Check In

    Just a check in for how I view this podcast and a thought on boundaries.

  8. Depression, Anxiety, and Routines

    My main issues are Depression and Anxiety. The ways to help, or hurt that, are routines. Habits make or break mental health progress.

  9. Survival Days and Doing the Bare Minimum

    This episode is a quick throwback to September/October 2020.

  10. Suicidal Ideation and Intrusive Thoughts

    This episode I talk about the difficult topic of suicide. Only listen if you are mentally prepared for a potentially triggering discussion. I focus on the urge and feeling, not the actual act.

  11. Reestablishing Routines and Interest in Electroclash Subculture

    First, I refocus my plans to stick to routines that help my mental heath and overall functioning. Then, I talk about subcultures and online communities.

  12. Lucid Dreaming and Living in The Now

    I share my experiences with lucid dreaming and discuss a quote from Alan Watts. Spirituality and the joy of living in the moment can be a helpful way to heal.

  13. Childhood Trauma and Collective Trauma

    Resilient in spite of these experiences not because of them. This kind of trauma compounds on itself. Not using any medical definition, just speaking for myself. Have compassion for yourself.

  14. For the love of hobbies

    An important part of recovery is having parts of your life that aren’t directly related to recovery. Sometimes to best way to heal isn’t to focus on the idea of heal. Sometimes the best way is to just be.

  15. Processing the Insurrection

    Recorded January 10, 2021. Discussing the 1/6/2021. Detailing all the information I’d read about it. Coping with the stress.

  16. Therapy, Pandemic Loneliness, and Political Stress

    Recorded January 3rd. Venting about wanting the pandemic to be over and having to cope with a loved one being misinformed and spreading harmful rhetoric. Segments: Words from a hat. Second hand Therapy.

  17. New Year, New Segments

    I’m thinking about mundaneness, online life, and new years resolutions. Introducing new segments. Talking about depression as a spectrum and how to learn from breakups. Feeling hopeful for 2021.

  18. Early New Years Resolutions

    I summarize what I’ve discussed on the podcast so far and my goals for the future. It’s best to have a specific New Years resolution, and start it now.

  19. Mental Health in Media: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

    I discuss my reaction to this classic film about a man who is sentenced to a mental ward with an abusive nurse.

  20. Mindfulness and Guided Meditation

    I discuss the benefits and methods of mindfulness. Plus a short, about 5 minutes, guided meditation.

  21. Mental Health in Media: The Haunting of Bly Manor

    The follow up to The Haunting of Hill House continues to depict mental health in relation to trauma and grief. Haunted by my own past and stressors, as a viewer, I felt immersed in this ghostly reality.

  22. Spirituality without Bypassing

    Exploring how to share beliefs without invalidating others. Happy (almost) Halloween!

  23. Mental Health in Media: Sylvia Plath’s Collected Poems

    Sylvia Plath’s work is beautifully crafted and explores her mental state. She died by suicide. Hoping to extent the feeling of validation I get from knowing I’m not alone in feeling alone.

  24. My Therapy Journey So Far (Part 2)

    Continuing the conversation about therapy and this time some of my more negative experiences with therapy. Also, I introduce a new segment!

  25. My Therapy Journey So Far (Part 1)

    If you’re thinking about going to therapy I recommend it in general! I also think there are green flag and red flags that show us what therapists and therapy approaches work best for us. Here’s some experiences. Not a mental health professional, just sharing my journey to okay. Split into two parts!

  26. Mental Health in Media: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

    General content warning (plus spoilers) for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend! One of my favorite shows and it’s a musical! A must see for people who love shows about mental health.

  27. Okay Not Being Okay

    This episode is about allowing yourself to let go of being perfect if its holding you back. I share tips that work for me when I procrastinate.

  28. Mental Health in Media: Euphoria

    Euphoria Season 1 reaction. My review of their depiction of mental health issues. I identify with Rue and appreciate the mood disorder and substance abuse representation. Episode recorded on the go so please excuse background noises and some choppy editing. It’s a bonus episode!

  29. Eat and Move

    Food and exercise play a role in mental heath. And so does how we feel about it. Tune in to hear my experiences and some tips. Content warning for those with eating disorders.

  30. Daily Mental Health Routine

    Every morning and night I try to engage in this mindful practice for my mental health. I write in a journal my gratitude list, affirmations, and check off that I did grounding and breathing exercises.

  31. Welcome To Bridge To Okay

    A short summary of what to expect from this podcast. I’m not a mental health professional. I’m only an expert on my own experiences. Join me in exploring what comes up as I live with depression, anxiety, and the stress of life. Remember, it’ll be okay.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hi I’m Bridget and I’ll be sharing my own experiences living with mental health issues. Ultimately, I want the listener to feel less alone. Hoping to share what helps me along the way.

HOSTED BY

Bridget

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Hi I’m Bridget and I’ll be sharing my own experiences living with mental health issues. Ultimately, I want the listener to feel less alone. Hoping to share what helps me along the way.

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