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Mental Health News Radio
Life Threatening Illness and Mental Health
Life Threatening Illness and Mental Health
Life Threatening Illness and Mental Health
Saturday 29th February 2020
Join Leah Barrett as she explores mental health and life's uncertainties, sharing her journey with illness and the power of connection through storytelling.
45 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Facing Life's Fragility: Leah Barrett's Journey
Episode Overview
- Leah Barrett's integration of mental and physical health.
- Her journey with recurrent ovarian cancer.
- The importance of candid conversations about life's fragility.
- Creating connections to reduce loneliness.
- Exploring trauma and coping mechanisms.
Just knowing this podcast might be helping any of you realize you are not alone on this journey called being a human being makes doing this podcast worth every second.
In this episode of Mental Health News Radio, host Kristen Sunanta-Walker introduces Leah Barrett, a licensed clinical social worker and master's level nutritionist whose life experiences have shaped her unique approach to integrating mental and physical health. Leah's new podcast, Precarious, dives deep into the fragility of life and the importance of storytelling as a means to foster connection and understanding. Leah shares her personal journey with recurrent ovarian cancer, a struggle that has profoundly impacted her life and practice.
She eloquently describes the challenge of navigating life-threatening illness and the emotional rollercoaster it entails, shedding light on the often unseen struggles faced by those who appear strong and capable. The conversation delves into Leah's holistic approach to therapy, where she combines her expertise in mental health and nutrition to support her clients through depression, anxiety, grief, and other life transitions. Her insights highlight the significance of addressing both mental and physical health as interconnected elements of well-being.
Throughout the episode, Leah emphasizes the power of vulnerability and candid conversations in creating a sense of connection and reducing feelings of loneliness. By sharing personal stories and experiences, Leah hopes to inspire others to embrace life's uncertainties and find solace in the shared human experience. Listeners are encouraged to visit Leah's website, leahbarrett.com, to access her podcast, blogs, and additional resources.
Leah's dedication to helping others feel less alone in their struggles is evident in her work and the heartfelt discussions she fosters through her podcast. Kristen concludes the episode with gratitude for Leah's contributions to the network and expresses excitement for the impact her podcast will have on its audience. Mental Health News Radio continues to provide a platform for meaningful conversations that resonate deeply with listeners, encouraging them to explore their own mental health journeys.