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Episode 312: "Gretchen Powers - On Mountains, Mental Health, and Metaphors”
Episode 312: "Gretchen Powers - On Mountains, Mental Health, and Metaphors”
Episode 312: "Gretchen Powers - On Mountains, Mental Health, and Metaphors”
Tuesday 15th September 2020
Photographer Gretchen Powers discusses her mental health journey, emphasizing nature's role and the importance of community support.
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Get the buttons here!Gretchen Powers: Finding Healing in Nature and Community
For me, my battles with anxiety and depression are definitely more of the mountains in Alaska... They require preparation, both physical and mental. They require you to be really prepared, and I think that that's what living with anxiety and pressure requires.
Photographer and outdoor adventurer Gretchen Powers opens up about her mental health journey in this heartfelt episode of 'To Write Love on Her Arms'. Initially, Gretchen believed that staying active and immersing herself in nature were enough to keep her mental health in check. However, after years of grappling with depression and anxiety, she discovered that her approach was missing some vital components.
Through candid conversations with host Chad Moses, Gretchen shares how she navigated the ups and downs of her mental health journey. With the support of her wife and a lot of self-discovery, she learned to overcome the shame and find healing. One of the key themes Gretchen touches on is the importance of community and looking out for one another.
She emphasizes how nature played a dual role in her life—offering both solace and presenting challenges that needed careful preparation, both mentally and physically. This episode is not just about Gretchen's story; it's a reminder that healing is possible with the right tools and support. Whether you're dealing with similar struggles or know someone who is, Gretchen's journey offers hope and practical advice for finding balance and peace.