November 2, 2020
Loneliness, negative experiences, lack of hope and other factors may lead to someone thinking about suicide. We understand many people can feel uncomfortable speaking about the topic as we've been taught to not speak about it. In this episode Juan and Ana have a lengthy conversation about the contributing factors that could lead to suicidal thoughts, and share strategies to support someone during this process.
Note: This episode features examples of situations involving suicide. If you do not feel emotionally comfortable about the topic we suggest you listen to our initial episodes of this season instead. We completely understand.
Need support? Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255
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October 5, 2020
Inpatient Treatment can be beneficial for those experiencing mental health challenges that could put them at risk, but we understand the fears, concerns and stigma associated with it.
In this episode Juan and Ana share experiences about the topic, including engaging with families, possible emotional pressure and long-term results regarding inpatient treatment.
September 21, 2020
Let's celebrate Recovery Month by sharing what recovery means to us! In this episode I speak about what it means to me, and the concern I have about how social media has begun to disconnect us in ways that can jeopardize our recovery and wellness if we're not careful.
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September 7, 2020
Connecting with a therapist creates an opportunity to open up about our thoughts, fears and concerns. It can be an intimidating process, especially if you haven’t gone through the experience before. In this episode we share our stories of engaging and connecting with therapists. Ana Conde speaks of her experiences providing therapy with families. We also share strategies and ideas that could possibly help you in this healing journey!
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August 31, 2020
In a time where we can easily feel overwhelmed, remembering positive experiences from our past helps us relax, smile and remind ourselves of those special moments that reduced our anxiety. In this episode, Juan shares why something as simple as a donut helps him reconnect with memorable moments from his past. He also talks about other activities that help him practice mindfulness.
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August 24, 2020
Negative events from our past can be difficult to overcome as just thinking about them can remind us of the fears we once had. In this episode Ana and Juan have a conversation about what it’s like to heal from traumatic experiences, the challenges and positive results that can come from this process.
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August 17, 2020
The pandemic has provoked a change in our culture, lifestyle and how we work. This has led to the use of apps such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams and others to connect, work, collaborate, hangout, celebrate birthdays and even weddings! This can lead to digital fatigue which can make things VERY challenging and exhausting. In this episode I share how digital fatigue has affected my lifestyle and what I’ve been doing to overcome it!
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August 10, 2020
How do you feel when you share your fears and feelings with someone else and they minimize or invalidate how you are feeling? Our culture and stigma related to mental health can make it very challenging to be open about our feelings. In this episode I’m joined by Ana Conde who shares her experiences and we talk about how minimizing and invalidation has affected our lives.
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August 3, 2020
Being held accountable involves having a honest conversation with ourselves and recognizing our mistakes, and that maybe we haven’t been practicing self care as much as we should have. Holding ourselves accountable gives us the opportunity to learn from our past in preparation for a better future. This is the first episode of the second season of Happy to Fail!
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