It's a super short one this week! Life has been kicking me in the butt, especially as I'm getting back on a medication. But I'm super proud of myself for getting something out there into the universe. Love you all!--- Support this podcast:

Ep 020 - My Experience at IOP (Part 2)

Apr 25th, 2022 26m 53s

Last week we talked about my personal experience at IOP. This week we're diving into specific things we learned in the program to help give you an idea of what going to the program is like. IOP is literally a life saver. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE if

Ep 019 - My Experience at IOP (Part 1)

Apr 18th, 2022 25m 25s

Have you ever been curious what going to an IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) is like? Well, I decided to open up about my recent experience going to a 6 week IOP in my area. The main takeaway? It helped my mental health tremendously.Part 1 i

Ep 018 - Admitting There's A Problem

Apr 4th, 2022 22m 14s

It's time to get honest with yourself. Many of us desire personal growth and change, but the truth is you can't get there without at first naming the problem. This is 0% about shaming yourself, and 100% about loving yourself and desiring the be

Ep 17 - Limiting Beliefs

Mar 28th, 2022 18m 30s

I laugh. I cry. I share more than I'm comfortable with. Because I know that vulnerability is necessary for freedom and liberation. Both for me and for you.Limiting Beliefs. Whether you're aware or not, limiting beliefs play a role in your lif

Ep 016 - Where Do I Go From Here?

Feb 21st, 2022 8m 5s

Much of my life for the past 10 years has been picking myself up out of very dark holes. I've had a handful of pretty intense breakdowns that had long recovery times. For the first time in my adult life....I'm doing okay. And I feel like I'm go

Ep 015 - Mental Paralysis

Feb 14th, 2022 12m 1s

As someone who has OCD, my brain is not *typical*. In fact, having OCD means that I am nuerodivergent. We will talk more about what that means, as well as what I call "mental paralysis" (which I realize has a different meaning that how I use it

Ep 014 - Crippled by Joy

Feb 7th, 2022 8m 56s

Depression can be a little sneaky. And sometimes, the overwhelm of GOOD situations, still leaves you feeling depressed and anxious? So what does this mean?? (Spoiler Alert: it does NOT mean you're selfish)--- Support this podcast: https://p

Ep 013 - What it's Like to Have Undiagnosed Mental Illness in Childhood

Mar 18th, 2021 28m 28s

Oof. This one's a toughy. I've lived with mental illness since early childhood, but wasn't diagnosed with my causing illness until just a few years ago. If you struggled with your mental health growing up, I hope you find solace in this episode

Ep 012 - Underlying Guilt

Mar 11th, 2021 13m 9s

I'm pretty sure I'm not the only person in the world to have inappropriate guilt. In fact I'm 1,000,000% sure I'm not the only one. Underlying guilt is all too common, especially in the US Mom Culture. In this episode I get super candid about w

Ep 011 - Surviving vs. Thriving

Mar 4th, 2021 22m 32s

I think we can all relate to the term 'survival mode'. Especially as we reflect on 2020, and exist in 2020 part 2....I would guess MOST of us have experienced some level of survival mode in the last year. Now, no one wants to stay there forever

Ep 010 - A Raw Update: What Led to my Outpatient Program

Feb 25th, 2021 21m 2s

In this episode, I wanted to share a very raw update. My purpose is to help those who are in or have been in very dark places to know they are not alone. And to help support people better understand what it's like to walk through something like

Ep 009 - Stop Suffering in Silence

Feb 18th, 2021 17m 42s

CW: mental illness, physical disability, fatphobiaI'm just gonna leave this little nugget from today's episode..."But please don't mistake waiting patiently [on God] by actually just not wanting to make a move, ask for help, or have boundarie

Ep 008 - Your Worst Critic You May Be Forgetting About

Feb 11th, 2021 24m 48s

We allllll have an inner thought life. And we may think we're well aware of it, because, well, we're the only one experiencing it literally all day every day. But during a specific therapy session that I will share about, I realized that my tho

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*BONUS* Christmas Eve Episode

Dec 24th, 2020 3m 7s

Take three minutes to gain a little grounding and perspective as we get ready to celebrate Christmas in this strange year.Find me on Instagram: @thementallyillmamaLeave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It's the most helpful way to suppo

Ep 007 - How To Live In The Middle

Dec 17th, 2020 18m 47s

Living in the extremes is DRAININGSteps to take to live more ‘in the middle’Go to therapyMedicationPractical applications: identify areas of your life that feel extreme or all-or-nothing, ask: is this actually important to me or does it

Ep 006 - Surviving A Pandemic When You're Mentally Ill

Dec 3rd, 2020 30m 18s

Ep 006 - Surviving A Pandemic When You’re Mentally IllI am so stoked for this episode. So far, you’ve only heard my voice, my story, my experiences. But today, you’re going to hear many of my friends share their experiences with mental health/

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*BONUS* Thanksgiving Episode

Nov 26th, 2020 5m 23s

It's Thanksgiving, 2020 edition. Today probably looks different from past Thanksgivings, but here are 3 super easy tips to help today still feel special. Also, stay tuned for NEXT week's episode that includes MANY voices (including my own). I a

Ep 005 - Anxiety Amidst a Global Pandemic

Nov 19th, 2020 20m 18s

This episode was recorded March 20, 2020, just one week into the US experiencing quarantine due to Covid-19. Obviously, so much has happened since this date. But in reality, we are still facing this horrible disease, with numbers continuing to

Ep 004 - How To Survive Hard Transitions: When Answered Prayer Doesn't Equal Instant Gratification

Nov 12th, 2020 1h 2m

Ep 004 - How To Survive Hard Transitions: When Answered Prayer Doesn't Equal Instant GratificationCw: mental illness, God/Christianity, moving, anxiety, depression, ocd, diet culture, disordered eatingTips for working through a transitionI

Ep 003 - Can't You Just Ask For Help?

Nov 5th, 2020 25m 31s

Have you ever felt helpless to reach out when you hit rock bottom?Have you ever wondered why people who are suffering don't just get the help they 'claim' (please sense my eye roll) they need?If you answered yes to either question, this episo

Ep 002 - Nice To Meet You

Oct 29th, 2020 32m

Getting to know yourself - what the heck does that even mean? The goal of today’s episode is to not only answer that question, but also to lead you through the next three steps. 1. Understand the importance of knowing yourself. 2. Admit that

Ep 001 - Nice To Meet Me

Oct 22nd, 2020 21m 50s

In our VERY FIRST EPISODE, I (Allie Mast) introduce myself the only way I know how - by getting super real with my mental illness diagnoses! CW: mental illness, anxiety, depression, mention of self-harm, PPD, psychiatric hospitalization, OCD,

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