{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66914ee699cb3e7cd86885fd/69f4e7818dd960ac6117d528?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Repost: Caralyn Dreyer on Mental Health, Identity & Finding Strength in Recovery","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66914ee699cb3e7cd86885fd/1777657503147-aa53bbdc-ac23-4ad9-bc24-0786080fb100.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Hi Bodcasters, we're still gearing up for the charity walk at the end of May and Season 7 starting in June. So, we're bringing you a couple of reposts before some bonus content.</p><p><br></p><p>This week, we're revisiting our Season 4 chat with Caralyn Dreyer, talking mental health and rediscovering yourself.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Original episode description</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this powerful and honest episode of The Middle-aged Bodcast, Rich and T.A. chat with Caralyn Dreyer: mental health blogger, single mum, and advocate - about her journey through depression, anxiety, adoption, eating disorders, and rebuilding her identity.</p><p><br></p><p>Caralyn opens up about growing up as a biracial adoptee in a predominantly white community, surviving abusive relationships, and what finally led her to speak publicly about her struggles. She shares how launching her blog Darkness to Dialogue helped her connect with others and reclaim her voice - despite her social anxiety and years of self-doubt.</p><p><br></p><p>Expect open discussion on:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Breaking stigma around mental health</li><li>Living well with depression and anxiety</li><li>The complexities of identity and belonging</li><li>Postpartum depression and parenting through pain</li><li>How sharing your story can help others feel less alone</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Caralyn’s warmth, humour, and resilience shine through in this heartfelt conversation that reminds us why honesty and empathy matter – especially in midlife.</p><p><br></p><p>📌 <strong>Find Caralyn's blog:</strong> <a href=\"https://caralyndreyer.blogspot.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">caralyndreyer.blogspot.com</a></p><p>📱 Follow Caralyn on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/caralyn_dreyer/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"https://x.com/DreyerCara\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter/X</a>, <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaralyndreyer\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a> and more - just search her name!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!</strong></p><p>📸 Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast</a></p><p>📘 Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast</a></p><p>🐦 Twitter/X: <a href=\"https://x.com/MidagedBodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://x.com/MidagedBodcast</a></p><p>🔵 Bluesky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social</a></p><p>🌐 Website: <a href=\"https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Listen, share, and join the conversation. You are not alone!</p>","author_name":"Raging Rich & T.A. Shelano"}