I had a profound discussion with my lifelong friend Lucy about her journey with and beyond anxiety. We explore the wide range of manifestations that anxiety can take on mental, physical and emotional levels, aligning with the underlying theme that mental health is highly individualistic. We also investigate the benefits of various healing techniques, including medication and therapeutic methods, and the importance of a supportive network of relationships. Being diagnosed with anxiety disorder at a young age, Lucy explains the challenges faced in approaching anxiety whilst growing up, but also how it allows for significant self-growth and self-awareness. She is beautifully open about her desire to challenge herself daily and live in the present in order to maintain a positive trajectory of healing. We really hope you enjoy!
Websites for Anxiety support:
Mentioned:
Lucy's Blog Post - Life Beyond Anxiety: https://lifebeyondanxt.blogspot.com
Matt Haig - Reasons to Stay Alive
Follow my Journey: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithtorzi/
Follow Lucy: https://www.instagram.com/_lucyrayner/
*This episode was recorded remotely, so I apologise for any audio issues!
Black Lives Matter Resources:
Films:
The Hate U Give
Get Out
Hidden Figures
Selma
12 Years a Slave
TV:
The 13th
When They See Us
Explained: The Racial Wealth Gap
Who Killed Malcolm X?
The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson
Teach Us All
Books:
Why I’m No Longer Talking To White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge
Me And White Supremacy by Layla F Saad
12 Years a Slave by Solomon Northup
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Platforms to Follow:
@laylafsaad - https://www.instagram.com/laylafsaad/
@pivtoprog - https://www.instagram.com/privtoprog/
@rachel.cargle - https://www.instagram.com/rachel.cargle/
@the.mirror - https://www.instagram.com/the.mirror/
@theconsciouskid - https://www.instagram.com/theconsciouskid/
Donate to Anti-White Supremacy Work:
Black Youth Project 100: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/byp100-1
Color of Change: https://act.colorofchange.org/donate/donate/
Black Lives Matter: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019
Black Visions Collective: https://secure.everyaction.com/4omQDAR0oUiUagTu0EG-Ig2
George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd
Petitions to Sign:
Justice for George Floyd: https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-george-floyd
Justice for Breonna Taylor: https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor
Hands Up Act: https://www.change.org/p/us-senate-hands-up-act
SheSafeWeSafe Pledge: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/shesafewesafe
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