Emily Laing
Emily Laing
S3E1: You Useless T**t
S3E1: You Useless T**t
S3E1: You Useless T**t
Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Emily Laing discusses her mental health journey and challenges the stigma around mental illness in this heartfelt episode.
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14 minutes
Raw
Thought-provoking
Compassionate
Informative
Empowering
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Emily Laing
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Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Healing Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Breaking the Silence: Emily Laing on Mental Health and Shame
Mental illness is illness. These things are not our fault, but they are our responsibility.
Why is mental health still such a taboo subject? In this episode of 'Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?', Emily Laing, an actress, writer, and singer, dives deep into her own experiences with mental illness and the heavy burden of shame that often accompanies it. Emily doesn’t hold back as she opens up about her own suicide attempt, making this a poignant and eye-opening discussion for anyone who has felt the weight of mental health struggles.
She makes it clear: mental illness is just that—an illness. It’s not a choice or a sign of weakness. Drawing from her personal battles with depression, anxiety, and C/PTSD, Emily emphasizes the need for compassion and understanding from others. She boldly compares society’s reaction to mental illness with its response to physical illnesses like endometriosis, highlighting the unfair stigma that still exists.
Through her raw and honest storytelling, Emily encourages listeners to speak out about their own experiences and to challenge the harmful misconceptions that surround mental health. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has struggled with mental health issues or knows someone who has. It’s a powerful reminder that seeking help and breaking the silence is crucial. Tune in for an episode that’s as enlightening as it is empowering.