
Normalize The Conversation by Inspiring My Generation
Tune into "Normalize The Conversation" by Inspiring My Generation for insightful discussions on mental health, featuring experts and real-life stories. Join us in breaking the stigma!
⚠️ Trigger Warning: Mental Health & Suicide ⚠️
Hosted by Francesca Reicherter
An initiative of Inspiring My Generation
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Sep 30, 2021 • 41min
Shifting the Paradigm of Mental Health Conversations with Zane Landin
Meet Zane Landin, Founder of Positive Vibes Magazine
In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, Zane Landin shares how a school project turned into an online magazine dedicated to sharing inspiring, powerful, community-based storytelling evoking transformational, positive change. As mental health has become more of a "trending" topic, Zane has become passionate about sharing authentic stories that offer hope. Join us as Zane opens up about why it is important to him to provide a platform for mental health conversations.
Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation Corporation.
Original Air Date: July 21, 2021

Sep 30, 2021 • 28min
Living with Borderline Personality Disorder: Agata Rogozinska's Story
Meet Agata Rogozinska, mental health advocate and host of Parade of Stories
In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, Agata Rogozinska joins us all the way from Poland to share her experience with borderline personality disorder. From misdiagnosis of depression at 13, to an official diagnosis as an adult, Agata shares the confusion and difficulty that the misdiagnosis and improper medication created. Agata then goes on to share her journey since receiving the proper diagnosis and medication, and which coping mechanisms have helped her along the way. Join us to hear a powerful story of perseverance.
Trigger Warning: Suicidal Ideation
Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation Corporation.
Original Air Date: July 14, 2021

Sep 30, 2021 • 50min
Learn Your Emotional Language with Alastair Ballentyne
Are you content with life or is life about producing content?
Meet Alastair Ballentyne, Host of the Emotional Language Clubhouse Room In this episode of the Normalize The Conversation series, Alastair Ballentyne shares his wisdom with us on the importance of learning our emotional language. Alastair enlightens us with the idea of how our bodies are our subconscious mind, meaning that everything we experience, we feel first. Watch this episode to learn more about getting in tune with your own emotions.
Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation.
Original Air Date: July 7, 2021

Sep 30, 2021 • 55min
The Importance of Ending The Stigma with Kayla Sides
Meet Kayla Sides: mental health advocate
In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, Kayla Sides shares her own journey with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder. From lack of awareness and education on proper medication usage, Kayla ended up hospitalized in a psych ward. It was then, Kayla realized she had to teach herself how to better understand what she was going through. Now, Kayla is passionate about advocating for her own mental health and for the mental health of others. Join us as Kayla shares her mental health journey, and the importance of normalizing the conversation on mental health and ending the stigma.
Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation Corporation.
Original Air Date: June 30, 2021

Sep 30, 2021 • 48min
Living with Epilepsy with Megan Gormley
Meet Megan Gormley: Epilepsy and Mental Health Advocate
In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, Megan Gormley opens up about living with Epilepsy. Megan shares a brave recount of receiving her diagnosis and figuring out the right medication for her. Join us to learn more about Epilepsy and what to do if you witness someone having an active seizure.
Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder of Inspiring My Generation Corporation.
Original Air Date: June 23, 2021

Sep 29, 2021 • 38min
Starting The Conversation on Mental Helath with Paul Johnson
Meet Paul Johnson: mental health advocate
In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, Paul Johnson shares the importance of bringing mental health into the education sector. Watch this episode to learn about how the stigma is perpetuating a cycle of high suicide rates among our youth and why normalizing the conversation at a young age is so important.
Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation Corporation.
Original Air Date: June 16, 2021

Sep 29, 2021 • 38min
8 Billion People In The World and It Only Takes 1 To Change it with Ariella Sharf
Meet Ariella Sharf: mental health advocate and Founder of Eight by One
In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, Ariella Sharf opens up about her mental health journey. In 2012,, Ariella started to struggle with severe depression, which led her to a visit in the psych ward. While there, Ariella unknowingly at the time, started a business that would donate money to mental health nonprofit organizations. Join us as Ariella shares her story.
TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDAL IDEATION
Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation.
Original Air Date: June 9, 2021

Sep 29, 2021 • 40min
Talking To Strangers: Overcoming Social Anxiety with Jeremy Greene
Meet Jeremy Greene, mental health advocate, life coach, and co-host of Social Ninjas Podcast
In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, Jeremy Greene discusses how being bullied as a child led to severe social anxiety. In the height of his social anxiety, Jeremy decided he was ready to face his fear by hugging strangers. Tune in to learn more about Jeremy's story and how it led to Free Hugs.
Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation.
Original Air Date: June 2, 2021

Sep 29, 2021 • 30min
Baby Be Brave: Adoption and Mental Health with Michelle McManus
Meet Michelle McManus, Founder of Baby Be Brave
In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, Michelle McManus shares her adoption story. From heartbreak to healing, Michelle has developed an online community to offer support to adopters, adoptees, and those putting their child up for adoption. Join us to learn more about Michelle's mental health story, how being adopted had impacted her mental health, and how she overcame a lot to create a beautiful community.
TRIGGER WARNING: SELF-HARM, SEXUAL ASSAULT
Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation.
Original Air Date: May 26, 2021

Sep 29, 2021 • 29min
The Benefits of Breathwork with Lauren Sarafan
Meet Lauren Sarafan: breathwork coach, comedy writer, and producer
In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, Lauren Sarafan dives in to how breathwork has changed her life. From learning how to let go to being able to offer the gift of breathwork to her loved ones, Lauren shares all. Breathing is your body's love language. So, jump into bed with us as we explore the benefits of breathwork.
Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation.
Original Air Date: May 19, 2021
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