Today we welcome Cassidy Skelton, a mental health enthusiast, who is passionate about - normalising the mental health conversation. Cass blew up on Tik Tok sharing honest and raw stories about her family's history of mental health, gaining custody of her younger sister (yes becoming sole guardian overnight) and her experience of spending a weekend in the cells. Cassy brings a light & vibrant attitude towards talking about the hard stuff, which is bloody inspiring. She is motivated to share how her routines & rituals keep her afloat during challenging times and encourages others to start small and build slowly, creating a buffet of tools if you will. The state of mental health in New Zealand is astonishing, I hope this conversation helps you feel less alone in your journey. Trigger warning. We discuss suidide a bit in this episode (no details, but mentions here and there) if you or someone you know is struggling in this area there are SO many resources for you, call Aotearoa lifeline at 0800 543 354 they are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Puāwaitanga is another great resource https://whakarongorau.nz/puawaitanga. What we cover: Cassy's family history of mental health Gaining custody of her sister Spending a weekend in the cells Recovering from a traumatic few years How to support people when they are going through a hard time Routines & rituals to keep you stable From darkness to finding love How Cass relates & manages her mental health Acknowledging & loving all parts of you Showing up on Tik Tok in a raw & honest way Cass's thoughts on mental health in New Zealand

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