Real Girls F.A.R.T.: Keepin It Real with Achea ReddReal Girls F.A.R.T.: Keepin It Real with Achea Redd
Mental Health News Radio
Deep and funny show with Achea Redd about keeping it real when it comes to our mental health! Achea Redd is a mental health advocate, author of “Be Free Be You” and founder of Real Girls F.A.R.T. In early 2016, Achea Redd was diagnosed with...
33:49•7 Jun 2019
Real Talk with Achea Redd: Fearless Conversations on Mental Health
Episode Overview
- Achea Redd founded Real Girls F.A.R.T., standing for Fearless, Authentic, Rescuer, and Trailblazer.
- High-functioning anxiety can be masked until it becomes unmanageable.
- Embracing one's struggles is a sign of strength rather than weakness.
- Mental health discussions should be as comfortable as physical health talks.
- Empathy and understanding are crucial in both personal and professional settings.
“"People want to be seen and they want to be heard. They don't want to be fixed."”
Achea Redd is the guest on this lively episode of Mental Health News Radio, where she shares her journey with mental health, anxiety, and the founding of Real Girls F.A.R.T. Now, don't let the name fool you – F.A.R.T. stands for Fearless, Authentic, Rescuer, and Trailblazer. Achea candidly discusses her experience of living in the spotlight as the wife of a former NBA star, which compounded her struggles with Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
Her story is one of resilience, as she overcame the fear and shame associated with her diagnosis by reaching out for support and seeking treatment. Achea's conversation with host Kristen Sunanta-Walker touches on the importance of mental health discussions in everyday life, whether at the dinner table or in the sports arena. Achea believes that mental health should be as comfortable to discuss as physical health.
She shares insights on how high-functioning anxiety can be masked until it becomes unmanageable, emphasising that acknowledging one's struggles is a sign of strength rather than weakness. The episode also explores the societal pressures that come with being in the public eye and how these can affect mental health. Achea encourages women to embrace their true selves and balance their mental health journeys with their responsibilities.
With a mix of humour and heartfelt dialogue, Achea and Kristen highlight the need for empathy and understanding in both personal and professional settings. If you're looking for an honest conversation about mental health with a sprinkle of humour, this episode is a must-listen. Achea's story might just inspire you to embrace your own journey and break free from stigma.
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