Stephanie Kostopoulos & Beth Demme
Steph & Beth
I'm Struggling.
I'm Struggling.
I'm Struggling.
Friday 23rd October 2020
Steph and Beth talk about how today's political climate and pandemic impact mental health, sharing personal stories and coping strategies.
34 minutes
Honest
Raw
Informative
Thought-provoking
Supportive
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Stephanie Kostopoulos & Beth Demme
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Categories:
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
Recovery from Trauma
Relationships & Community
Healing Relationships
Religion & Spirituality
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Get the buttons here!When Life Overwhelms: Honest Conversations with Steph and Beth
It does start to just weigh on me to know that when I spend time with you know x person that you know they're going to be talking about the opposite viewpoint and I'm going to.
Feeling like life’s a bit too much right now? You’re not alone. In this episode of 'Discovering Our Scars', Steph and Beth open up about the heavy toll that current events, like the pandemic and political tensions, are taking on their mental health. Steph shares a deeply personal story about firing her long-time recovery sponsor, an act that unfortunately led her to an incident of self-harm.
She candidly discusses what triggered her to revert to an unhealthy coping mechanism and the steps she’s planning to take to avoid it in the future. Beth chimes in with her own struggles, especially around maintaining friendships with people who hold different political views. It’s getting harder, she admits, as the world feels more divided than ever. But amidst the raw and emotional conversations, there’s a thread of hope.
The hosts emphasize the importance of therapy and finding healthier ways to cope with stress. If you’ve been feeling drained and overwhelmed, this episode will resonate with you. It’s a reminder that it’s okay to struggle and that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.