Forever Blooming

In this episode of Forever Blooming, Jannat from Flemeur and Jordyn talk about how certain minorities are treated in India based on a religious front, caste perspective, and gendered outlook. We discuss how minorities feel and how their outlook has changed and developed due to current events. Episode Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A822Hv6lya_30Xlav5quW76XMuLm57SweN7PgiLUd0I/edit--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forever Blooming is a mental health organization that aims to eliminate mental health stigma, embrace vulnerability, and nourish self-growth. Our mission is to spread mental health awareness and educate others in a unique and diverse light. We provide our audience with realistic tips to cope with different situations from different perspectives. Also available on Spotify, Anchor, and other podcasting platforms! Where To Find Flemeur? @flemeurworld on Instagram Where To Find Us?: https://fborg.carrd.co/

In this episode of Forever Blooming, Vasundhara and Jordyn talk a little bit about spirituality. Whilst people misinterpret spirituality for religion, we talk about the difference between the two. We also dive into the benefits of spirituality on your physical and mental health whilst guiding the viewer towards some methods of spirituality. Episode Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1__TInKJY3TvmKAHCdvvuIpPu2Lt8WgwK-Goh7spVOqg/edit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forever Blooming is a mental health organization that aims to eliminate mental health stigma, embrace vulnerability, and nourish self-growth. Our mission is to spread mental health awareness and educate others in a unique and diverse light. We provide our audience with realistic tips to cope with different situations from different perspectives. Also available on Spotify, Anchor, and other podcasting platforms! Where To Find Inspire Dose? @inspire._.dose on Instagram Where To Find Us?: https://fborg.carrd.co/

In this episode of Forever Blooming, Jordyn talk discusses the importance of acknowledging intrusive thoughts for what they really are, accepting them, and letting them pass on. They go over what intrusive thoughts are, the impact of intrusive thoughts, and how to handle them within your daily life. Of course, if you are experiencing intrusive thoughts at more frequent rates and severe thoughts, please be sure to seek out help from a mental health professional. Episode Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A-vUiLtfaq9gH5fGiOv5rhPX9dn0oOC_Rr_xvtGwesk/edit--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forever Blooming is a mental health organization that aims to eliminate mental health stigma, embrace vulnerability, and nourish self-growth. Our mission is to spread mental health awareness and educate others in a unique and diverse light. We provide our audience with realistic tips to cope with different situations from different perspectives. Also available on Spotify, Anchor, and other podcasting platforms! Where To Find Us?: https://fborg.carrd.co/

In this episode of Forever Blooming, Canice and Jordyn talk about the overarching issues surrounding the minority queer community versus the white queer community. While there is still a strong community within the lgbtq+ community, intersectionality is still present in which discrimination overlaps in different ways. We also mention the lack of inclusive education with the queer community within schools as well as the lack of representation of minority queer individuals in the media. Episode Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Pt5CUR1Xk7wMQ4DO7tAkYo3XWNYfO2X6TQtIHyL2OWw/edit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forever Blooming is a mental health organization that aims to eliminate mental health stigma, embrace vulnerability, and nourish self-growth. Our mission is to spread mental health awareness and educate others in a unique and diverse light. We provide our audience with realistic tips to cope with different situations from different perspectives. Also available on Spotify, Anchor, and other podcasting platforms! Where To Find QueerYouthRises? @queeryouthrises on Instagram Where To Find Us?: https://fborg.carrd.co/

**Title-** Self-Worth & Finance (ft. Brittany-Marie Aarons) **Description-** In this episode of Forever Blooming, Bree and Jordyn talk all about finance and mental health. While you wouldn't think there's a correlation between the two, there is! This isn't your typical outlook on Finance. Bree first highlights the changes in finance she's seen over the years, how self-worth & greed impacts mental health, and lastly, how values, behaviors, and understanding plays a huge role in finance. Episode Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z6DF0A40FAHyUzg1rOcVMU7ANSPl1XEfJjJqum7kkAw/edit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forever Blooming is a mental health organization that aims to eliminate mental health stigma, embrace vulnerability, and nourish self-growth. Our mission is to spread mental health awareness and educate others in a unique and diverse light. We provide our audience with realistic tips to cope with different situations from different perspectives. Also available on Spotify, Anchor, and other podcasting platforms! Where To Find Bree? @theterriermama on instagram Where To Find Us?: https://fborg.carrd.co/

In this episode of Forever Blooming, Tyrese and Jordyn talk about the struggles of being in the military as well as the aftermath as a veteran. As far as outside of the military, this can includes issues such as Situational Anxiety, PTSD, and Substance Abuse Disorder. There is also the issue of the hierarchy system and leadership abuse within the military. Episode Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/119VGeXRbztyXWNpHKcNnImsNDNmgeZ98x8CJppJmDSQ/edit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forever Blooming is a mental health organization that aims to eliminate mental health stigma, embrace vulnerability, and nourish self-growth. Our mission is to spread mental health awareness and educate others in a unique and diverse light. We provide our audience with realistic tips to cope with different situations from different perspectives. Also available on Spotify, Anchor, and other podcasting platforms! Where To Find Tyrese? @tjpruitt_15 on instagram Where To Find Us?: https://fborg.carrd.co/

In this episode of Forever Blooming, Indie and Jordyn talk in detail about Day of Silence and the impact of discrimination against LGBTQ+ students in school. They cover Indie's background in youth activism, the unsafe school environment for LGBTQ+ folks, and how GLSEN especially tries to combat this issue. Episode Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dmejMPrkKv1sCJIvMEx8ekQPizizDD8js1sOkZo4Hbw/edit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forever Blooming is a mental health organization that aims to eliminate mental health stigma, embrace vulnerability, and nourish self-growth. Our mission is to spread mental health awareness and educate others in a unique and diverse light. We provide our audience with realistic tips to cope with different situations from different perspectives. Also available on Spotify, Anchor, and other podcasting platforms! Where To Find GLSEN? @glsen on all social media platform & https://glsen.org Where To Find Us?: https://fborg.carrd.co/

In this episode of Forever Blooming, Chris and Jordyn talk about the scientific, cultural, and medical sides of Fatphobia & Diet Culture. They touch on how fatphobia is instilled in society and how it has impacted their lives. They also touch on the mental health impact of others as well. Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19yz4uCP-utokKNR3MhVQHxw54gtnJ__Ar-pqRF_iP0Q/edit Episode Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cAOkLcqclph2yQs-2ykTRCg6397E_6-yC7s1WeOavtg/edit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forever Blooming is a mental health organization that aims to eliminate mental health stigma, embrace vulnerability, and nourish self-growth. Our mission is to spread mental health awareness and educate others in a unique and diverse light. We provide our audience with realistic tips to cope with different situations from different perspectives. Also available on Spotify, Anchor, and other podcasting platforms! Where To Find It's Not What It Looks Like? @inwillstudios on Instagram Where To Find Us?: https://fborg.carrd.co/

In this episode of Forever Blooming, Lisa and Jordyn talk about Mental Health in Motion, an organization that is dedicated to mental health education, advocacy, and awareness through dance, wellness workshops, and youth impact. We also dived into Lisa's background and how MHIM has impacted her life. Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mh6YCF5RmtqZ42iH0ycGHLY8oDM_Ps1w2sfN1TTS7vg/edit Episode Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-Z20t6dKsdH5tdftJQIJ_CiYk2GgY99aL6ZDAWE83fo/edit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forever Blooming is a mental health organization that aims to eliminate mental health stigma, embrace vulnerability, and nourish self-growth. Our mission is to spread mental health awareness and educate others in a unique and diverse light. We provide our audience with realistic tips to cope with different situations from different perspectives. Also available on Spotify, Anchor, and other podcasting platforms! Where To Find Mental Health In Motion? - Mental Health in Motion — [https://www.mentalhealthinmotion.org/](https://www.mentalhealthinmotion.org/) - Instagram — @m[entalhealthinmotiondanceco](https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthinmotiondanceco/) - Facebook — @[MHIMdanceco](https://www.facebook.com/MHIMdanceco/) Where To Find Us?: https://fborg.carrd.co/

In this episode of Forever Blooming, Jordyn and Sarah talk about what coping really means, types of coping mechanisms, as well as recognizing that you deserve to feel safe. Breaking down ways to cope is essential in your path towards growth. Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KAV6niU5UthmFPO9V-JGiWzzc7T-BCGd_zblcM6lZ6A/edit Episode Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1185RozlwkCBKAyMm_BJuYqhNpnnTxDUt1S5CZS5hbYw/edit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forever Blooming is a mental health organization that aims to eliminate mental health stigma, embrace vulnerability, and nourish self-growth. Our mission is to spread mental health awareness and educate others in a unique and diverse light. We provide our audience with realistic tips to cope with different situations from different perspectives. Also available on Spotify, Anchor, and other podcasting platforms! Where To Find Us?: https://fborg.carrd.co/

In this episode of Forever Blooming, Jordyn and Aubrey Nicole talk about love and the unfortunate downside to it, heartbreak. We discuss different types of love ranging from puppy love to mature/healthy love. Although, all these types of love can lead to heartbreak. We discuss how to cope with heartbreak, moving on, and prioritizing yourself after heartbreak. Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q2w380YGdbuBGHiw-GfaeYvfFnMF7Pr1Yi7gJLq90Gg/edit Episode Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rfCu3W4E5utSXoyq6FG8hLgIT8J5o4uMm-ZTdICdPPw/edit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About The Guest: Aubrey Nichole Medeiros of Califonia USA is an intellectual property specialist, and advocate specializing in patents, copyrights, and trademarks. She is the host and creator of Life Talks with Aubrey Nichole Podcast which aims to help and advise people on the discussion on Life- love, relationships, career, friendships,  personal development, self-love, and many more. Aside from that, she is also the owner of Infinite Bliss Souvenir Giftshop USA which showcases many customized party supplies, arts and crafts, and party favors all over the United States. She is also active on certain causes she is fervently passionate about such as Intellectual Property, Research, Children and Youth, Innovation, and Sustainable Green Technology. Aubrey also gives and provides free seminars on Intellectual Property, Green Technology, and Self Improvement. A dog lover, bookworm, writer and spends most of the time reading and learning more. She is a firm believer in the saying that "Everything happens for a reason and with Faith and Determination nothing is impossible." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forever Blooming is a mental health organization that aims to eliminate mental health stigma, embrace vulnerability, and nourish self-growth. Our mission is to spread mental health awareness and educate others in a unique and diverse light. We provide our audience with realistic tips to cope with different situations from different perspectives. Also available on Spotify, Youtube, and other podcasting platforms! Where To Find Us?: https://fbpod.carrd.co/ Where To Find Aubrey Nicole?: https://linktr.ee/lifetalkswithaubreynichole

On this episode of Forever Blooming, Jordyn and Adrija talk about period poverty and it's impact on mental health. We define it, talk about how detrimental it is, and what we can do in the future to alleviate the issue. Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19FSfvHLP7ZemUiQRaQ203EKzy6qg7Z6MkAO5AWi3ER8/edit Episode Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12Q8Zffu5IQTxMpDPQqDHWHTCc24ydgFB-KMW-IyE4KM/edit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forever Blooming is a mental health organization that aims to eliminate mental health stigma, embrace vulnerability, and nourish self-growth. Our mission is to spread mental health awareness and educate others in a unique and diverse light. We provide our audience with realistic tips to cope with different situations from different perspectives. Also available on Spotify, Youtube, and other podcasting platforms! Where To Find Us?: https://fbpod.carrd.co/ Check out Adrija Jana or @adrija_jana2004 on Instagram!

On this episode of Forever Blooming, Jordyn introduces a special guest, Seika Brown. She is a 20-year-old student at Cornell University who focuses on mental health advocacy. She has experience in creating mental health-focused policy as well as interviewing others on their experience with/definition of mental health from an anthropological perspective. She talks about how her work has impacted her personally as well as her plans for the future within her organization. We touch on how her bicultural background has influenced her work as well. Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x_GVD9yG5EJxHr1GpWjQbgV1hbDA5ah-Yv45vJycfco/edit Episode Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O701TEqy0tyzMfYnIbJX_s-dkx10gNMl8mM49771VDM/edit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forever Blooming is a mental health organization that aims to eliminate mental health stigma, embrace vulnerability, and nourish self-growth. Our mission is to spread mental health awareness and educate others in a unique and diverse light. We provide our audience with realistic tips to cope with different situations from different perspectives. Also available on Spotify, Youtube, and other podcasting platforms! Where To Find Us?: https://fbpod.carrd.co/ Check out Seika Brown @seikabrown on IG & at seikabrown.com.

On this episode of Forever Blooming, Jordyn dives into the complexities of the trans experience, especially from a youth perspective, and how it impacts mental health. They discuss transphobia, internalized transphobia, and their own experience with dysphoria. While this was a hard topic for him to discuss, conversations like these are the most important. Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KwACJ8oG35dLTKG1jit05_YhG7JySxRp1DH4B60S_o0/edit Episode Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14k1UhiGHn_XTzGkH8k0wN2RXyGAVov0SJ0qE8-sNsgg/edit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forever Blooming is a mental health organization that aims to eliminate mental health stigma, embrace vulnerability, and nourish self-growth. Our mission is to spread mental health awareness and educate others in a unique and diverse light. We provide our audience with realistic tips to cope with different situations from different perspectives. Also available on Spotify, Youtube, and other podcasting platforms! Where To Find Us?: https://fbpod.carrd.co/

On this episode of Forever Blooming, one of our hosts Jordyn and their mother, August Murray, discusses their experience as a parent and child navigating years of a mental health condition. August Murray, discusses the struggles of raising a child with a mental health condition and how this affected the dynamic of our relationship. She also mentions how awareness & education assisted in overcoming these struggles. Lastly, they both discuss how to handle the situation as a parent and put in the work. Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/172uRk_887sEwFVtkTR7moXIvTuwwV-WsvbaGWwdUUGE/edit Episode Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17rZVefoE2X1Q-o7rEMgQmiFb0hSa7Eae-sC-Dy49Wyo/edit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forever Blooming is a bi-weekly mental health podcast about self-improvement and current news related to wellness. Overall, our mission is to spread mental health awareness and alleviate the stigma towards it. Along the way, we will provide our audience with tips to cope with different situations in life and positive sentiment towards vulnerability. Get ready to tune in for much more! Also available on Spotify, Youtube, and other podcasting platforms! Where To Find Us?: https://fbpod.carrd.co/

On this episode of Forever Blooming, one of our hosts Jordyn and very special guest from our team, Melodie, discusses the complexity of Latinx Mental Health. She discusses how her position as a social media coordinator for our podcast has helped into her mental health journey as well as her mental health advocacy journey. Melodie also discusses some stigmas against mental health within her own community and how that has affected her throughout her life. Episode Transcript: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16S6Op8VP2i5QKGuv5LHXIL12-YoOhSXQ Episode Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m03DDiiFyOSsBZnZ4ETCu_neFxEBl2VwvisC5Ky6OhU/edit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forever Blooming is a bi-weekly mental health podcast about self-improvement and current news related to wellness. Overall, our mission is to spread mental health awareness and alleviate the stigma towards it. Along the way, we will provide our audience with tips to cope with different situations in life and positive sentiment towards vulnerability. Get ready to tune in for much more! Also available on Spotify, Youtuber, and other podcasting platforms! Where To Find Us?: https://fbpod.carrd.co/

On this episode of Forever Blooming, one of our hosts Jordyn talks about some very misunderstood and stigmatized mental health conditions. They discuss in-depth about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), and Schizophrenia. Jordyn also discusses how you can help alleviate stigma and support individuals with these mental health conditions. Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YVjc9LwGjCXBv5gwRcMQJbwF0UyS1kXrk6JvlfkmP1Q/edit Episode Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eJKz-MuwcRN8tSrFZS51p2K8zZc5ZoM8TMfeudKc5wA/edit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AliKVAIZ7diAGCKkBb8LMIypdSy2rfqDM8OTmu798_U/edit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forever Blooming is a bi-weekly mental health podcast about self-improvement and current news related to wellness. Overall, our mission is to spread mental health awareness and alleviate the stigma towards it. Along the way, we will provide our audience with tips to cope with different situations in life and positive sentiment towards vulnerability. Get ready to tune in for much more! Also available on Spotify, Anchor, and other podcasting platforms! Where To Find Us?: https://fbpod.carrd.co/

On this episode of Forever Blooming, one of our hosts Jordyn talks about the relationship between the romanticization of mental health and the media (social media, tv shows, movies, etc.). They delve into the complexity of faking mental health issues (ex: Tiktok & the DID community), self-diagnosing, as well as the incorrect portrayal of mental health in the media (ex: Thirteen Reasons Why). Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qgXmaBZAwmHMd6OEtRw-_eXoV4b5DUgfaFeaiKI4wEg/edit Episode Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VusIVCVILNzguXplbS0ShZYjnUNgSc-ZF2vgcGJKF9U/edit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forever Blooming is a bi-weekly mental health podcast about self-improvement and current news related to wellness. Overall, our mission is to spread mental health awareness and alleviate the stigma towards it. Along the way, we will provide our audience with tips to cope with different situations in life and positive sentiment towards vulnerability. Get ready to tune in for much more! Also available on Spotify, Anchor, and other podcasting platforms! Where To Find Us?: https://fbpod.carrd.co/

On this episode of Forever Blooming, one of our hosts Jordyn discusses the complex relationship between having mental health struggles and internalizing mental health stigma. Some fall into the habit of discriminating against themselves after facing stigma from family, friends, strangers, or general society. Jordyn tries to provide insight on where internal mental health stigma comes from, how to address harmful statements against yourself, and provide examples on how to practice getting over this form of stigma. Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14g-LouhElD1aXiXEqNFE0uTB3L5fb73EXBMDtBKxYs8/edit Episode Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18lebzP9WCEkMUhjDy2F3KHCNdtGH_Ro4DdLz44aJ8Xg/edit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forever Blooming is a bi-weekly mental health podcast about self-improvement and current news related to wellness. Overall, our mission is to spread mental health awareness and alleviate the stigma towards it. Along the way, we will provide our audience with tips to cope with different situations in life and positive sentiment towards vulnerability. Get ready to tune in for much more! Also available on Spotify, Youtube, and other podcasting platforms! Where To Find Us?: https://linktr.ee/ForeverBlooming

On this episode of Forever Blooming, one of our hosts Jordyn discusses the stigma around therapy and the error in common beliefs about therapy. "Therapy is for crazy people", "Therapists are brainwashing you", and "Talking about your problems don't help" are all common sayings dismissing the effectiveness of therapy. Let's discuss why these statements continue to the misconceptions about therapy and, in turn, the stigma around mental health. Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xn1nL8RayVK71rkYk1MW-qlDcLhhOkpI4GYxBAtPMeA/edit Episode Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18KDZWxe61xT77z7jl9iNTSWnokPfX7cWhgn_JS__97g/edit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forever Blooming is a bi-weekly mental health podcast about self-improvement and current news related to wellness. Overall, our mission is to spread mental health awareness and alleviate the stigma towards it. Along the way, we will provide our audience with tips to cope with different situations in life and positive sentiment towards vulnerability. Get ready to tune in for much more! Also available on Spotify, Youtube, and other podcasting platforms! Where To Find Us?: https://linktr.ee/ForeverBlooming