Taking Back Your Mental Health (w/ Victoria Garrick Browne)
Aug 30, 2023
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Hannah chats with Victoria Garrick Browne, an influencer and mental health advocate, discussing mental health struggles, family dynamics, seeking support, and embracing authenticity on social media.
Seeking help is crucial in overcoming mental health struggles, even when it may seem like everything is going well.
Authenticity and vulnerability play a significant role in breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and connecting with others.
Deep dives
Overcoming Stigma Around Mental Health
Victoria opens up about her struggle with anxiety and depression during college, highlighting the stigma surrounding mental health in competitive athletics. She emphasizes the importance of seeking help and shares how therapy and medication have helped her on her journey.
The Pressure of Achievement
Growing up in a high-achieving environment, Victoria discusses the pressure to constantly achieve and the impact it had on her mental health. She reflects on the need for perspective and understanding that it's okay to ask for help, even when on the surface it seems like everything is going well.
Breaking the Stigma and Finding Authenticity
Victoria shares how her TED talk and social media presence have played a significant role in breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. She highlights the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in connecting with others and encourages open conversations about mental health.
Identity and Evolution on Social Media
Victoria opens up about the challenges of finding her identity and evolving her content on social media. She discusses the pressures of wanting to please everyone and finding the balance between staying true to herself and creating content that resonates with her audience.
Hannah chats with Victoria Garrick Browne, an influencer, mental health advocate and keynote speaker, to discuss all things mental health, getting the help you need, remaining authentic through growth, and being bold to speak out about things that make a difference!