Taking off the Mask: My Lifelong Battle with Depression [Solo Ep]

⚠️ Hey BA fam, before we jump in, just a heads-up: today we’ll be talking about depression and mental health. These topics matter and can hit close to home. What you’ll hear is real talk, but it’s not medical advice—we’re sharing stories and information, not diagnoses. If you or someone you care about needs support, please reach out. You can call or text 988anytime for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org for free, confidential help. You’re never alone, and there’s always hope.

In this week’s episode, Mandi gets real about something she’s been holding close for a long time her battle with depression.

After years of pushing through and showing up for everyone else, Mandi opens up about what it’s like to live with high-functioning depression, the pressure to keep performing, and the exhaustion that comes from pretending to be okay. She talks about losing her rhythm after Tiffany left the show, dealing with career setbacks, and the toll motherhood and burnout have taken on her mind and body.

this isn’t a “how I fixed it” story, it’s an honest look at what it means to stop hiding, ask for help, and start healing in real time.

🧠 What We Talk About

• Living with high-functioning depression and burnout
• How motherhood, career changes, and loss reshaped her mental health journey
• Letting go of perfection and showing up without the mask
• Finding small ways to prioritize rest, healing, and self-compassion

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