Through the Darkness: A Mental Health Recovery Podcast

When You Relapse in Mental Health Recovery, What Now?

Relapse in mental health recovery can feel discouraging, confusing, or even shameful, but it doesn’t erase the progress you’ve made. In this episode, I talk about why setbacks happen, how to respond with self-compassion, and practical steps you can take to get back on track.

Getting Through the Holidays: Stress, Boundaries, and Staying Grounded

The holidays can bring stress, pressure, and emotional overload. This episode explores simple coping skills, compassionate boundaries, and grounding practices to help you protect your energy. If family dynamics, expectations, or anxiety feel heavy this season, these tools support your emotional health and self-care through the holidays.

A Day in the Life: Living and Healing with Mental Illness

What does a day in the life with mental illness really look like? In this episode, Caralyn provides an honest glimpse into the challenges, coping moments, and quiet victories that come with living and healing with mental illness.

What Recovery Really Means: Finding Your Voice After Trauma

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and in this episode of Through the Darkness: A Mental Health Recovery Podcast, I share what recovery truly looks like after trauma. Healing isn’t about returning to who you were before, it’s about reclaiming your voice, building agency, and strengthening emotional resilience.
 

The Reality of Recovery

In this episode of From Darkness to Healing: A Mental Health Recovery Journey, I explore the first steps toward mental health recovery and the power of showing up for yourself. Healing isn’t about perfection, it’s about taking honest steps, even on the hardest days. Join me as we discuss self-growth, resilience, and reclaiming your voice in the recovery journey.
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