Navigating Bullying and Mental Health with Samantha
Episode Overview
Discussing cyberbullying and digital harassment. The importance of vulnerability in sharing personal stories. Impact of social media on mental health. Encouraging self-love and personal growth. Samantha Dahlborg's journey and insights.
When we allow ourselves to be vulnerable, it gives other people permission to be vulnerable as well and share their story.
In this engaging episode of Mental Health News Radio, host Kristin Sunanta Walker sits down with Samantha Dahlborg, a professional model, former Miss Maine USA, and advocate for self-love and mental health. Together, they delve into the complex world of cyberbullying and mental health, exploring the emotional and societal impacts of digital harassment. Samantha shares her journey from a 15-year-old navigating the new world of social media to becoming a strong advocate for mental health awareness and self-love.
As she recounts her experiences with bullying, both online and offline, Samantha emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and sharing one's story. She believes that by opening up, individuals can empower others to do the same, creating a supportive community that encourages personal growth. The conversation touches on the generational differences in handling cyberbullying, highlighting how younger generations develop resilience through repeated exposure, while older generations face new challenges.
Samantha discusses her own coping strategies and the role of creativity in her life, noting how her passion for modeling and graphic design fuels her drive. Through her personal development blog, SHE FEELS CITRINE, Samantha aims to inspire young women to find their passions and live their best lives. She maintains open communication with her followers, reminding them that it's okay not to have perfect days, and encourages making the best of every situation.
Kristin and Samantha's discussion underscores the critical need for empathy and compassion when addressing mental health issues. They advocate for making conversations about mental health as commonplace and comfortable as those about physical health, a mission that Mental Health News Radio continues to champion. Listeners are urged to support the podcast sponsors who help keep such vital conversations on air and are invited to explore the broader network of mental health podcasters at mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com.