The If You Could See Me Project

We are so excited to be welcoming in James to out IYCSM podcast family. James E. Bullard is a Southern gentleman and peddler of optimism, listens to and works with people interested in living their lives more fully. Their stories combined with his experiences help this avid traveler, entertainer, and writer share insights to inspire more joy and squelch fears in squeezing the most out of every moment. Chockablock with anecdotes and colorful vernacular, a conversation with James isn’t one you’ll soon forget. And hopefully, it’ll put you on a fast track to getting more out of what you’re putting in.

To hear Episodes as they come out follow us at "If You Could See Me Stories"Donna Johnson Edwards is, in the words of William Shakespeare, small but fierce. She stands just under 5 feet tall and admits to having to shop in the children's section from time to time. In spite of, or maybe because of, her tiny stature, Donna exudes power. She doesn’t realize it because her new reality differs so completely from who she was prior to the Traumatic Brain injury she experienced in 2016 that changed her life forever. Her courage and commitment to her healing, the storytelling process, and the honesty of her storytelling is an inspiration. This is her story. I met Donna in 2018 when she became a member of my ReStory personal narrative writing and storytelling group at Life in 10 Minutes, in Richmond, Virginia. She made it known early in the process that she had been referred to the class by her therapist as part of her healing from a traumatic brain injury. Her courage and commitment to her healing, the storytelling process, and the honesty of her storytelling was inspiring and endearing. In 2019, Donna joined the If You Could See Me Project performing her story in our June event that year. Donna’s is a story shared by so many who experience disabling conditions or events which alter their mind, body, and probably more than anything their sense of who they are, their value in the world, and often leaving them scrambling to find the appropriate resources and support to return to functioning. Donna’s ability to talk about her experience and to advocate for herself and others, is a reflection of her fierce resilience.Disclaimer: This story is for entertainment purposes only. If you or someone you love is experiencing the effects of any medical or mental health condition, please seek medical attention. This series is not intended as medical or therapeutic advice and should not replace the engagement of a medical or mental health professional.

In our society we are conditions to celebrate the completion of a task. Publishing the book, winning the award, getting the promotion. Those are great things to celebrate and we here at The If You Could See Me Project, Salute you for those big wins. We also know that some days on the way to those big wins aren't so easy. So we want to challenge you! Each day for the next month tell us what your tiny wins, post them and tag us let us hear and celebrate you. The only thing that you could accomplish today was taking a shower, GREAT that is a tiny win. Tiny wins are what keep us going and they are the stepping stones to the big wins. Today all you need is your tiny wins!

Music Therapist Daniel Goldschmidt joins us to talk about all sorts of things living, and learning. Quote of the day, "Whatever you do, Do it on purpose, because everything is fine with consent."

In today's episode Erin speaks with James E. Bullard about asking the universe for what you need, finding joy and the meaning of sequins in the shower drain. Join us for some great insight and a lot of laughs.

In this Emergency Coffee and Conversation Erin talks with Amy Fields about the overturn of Roe and what it means for people with disabilities and their caregivers.You can find Amy here https://manykindsoffams.com/?fbclid=IwAR3msWJIrXNiRl1XQWbAUsht7EwKZXxxuJke362wl7EpDcIAYniSZl1cqV4If you are in need of reproductive health resources you are not alone. Here are some valuable resources. The If You Could See Me Project stands with hundreds of organizations speaking up in opposition to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. https://www.plancpills.org/https://abortionfunds.org/funds/https://prochoice.org/https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/abortion

This week Erin Talks about Mindfulness and taking space and Kerri chimes in with a post that she found and Erin edited. SCOTUS is working to eliminate bodily autonomy for people with uterus. Erin and Kerri talk about what it really means to be pro life, not just pro life in situations that suit us. Check it out and share your story. We are holding space for you.

This morning Honesty and Erin talk about Surviving, living and thriving in addiction recovery.

This morning Erin speaks with Author and former participant Criag Lewis about how he got here and how he worked to make himself ok. Craig gives some great insight on self love and many other things. Along with excepts from his book. Join us for a great show, thanks for stopping by.

Erin spends time talking to If You Could See Me family member and founder of Living Proof Outreach, Calendria Arroyo about recent suicides by high profile Black people and the discomfort that still exists within Black families in talking about mental health and healing. Discover all of The If You Could See Me Project's podcasts and upcoming events at www.ifyoucouldseeme.com Get your tickets for our upcoming LIVE event on April 14th, 2022. "When Grow-up..." is a solo storytelling show written and performed by IYCSM family member Donna Joyce, Directed by Amanda Rountree and Produced by Erin Mahone and the If You Could See Me Project. This is our first in-person live event in 2 years and there are also virtual tickets available to experience the show virtually. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/269969585297If you believe in the work we do here at If You Could See Me and you want to support us in spreading our message of hope and healing through stories and candid discussions about the things people have historically avoided talking about, become a Patreon subscriber for as little as $1 per month! https://www.patreon.com/theifyoucouldseemeproject

Erin is taking a break this week to take the opportunity to celebrate Black History Month and Woman's history month with some inspiring stories from our Black community or women! These women are so important to us and their stories are so inspiring we hope you will enjoy this celebratory break and we will be back with you next week.

Coffee and Conversation is back! Erin is talking to author, entrepreneur, mental health advocate, Justine Evirs. Thank you so much to my guest this morning Justine Evirs! This was a great introductory conversation and we will be having Justine back soon! Find her at: www.justineevirs.com

It All Started With… A Broken PelvisThe If You Could See Me Project is about taking shame off the table and bringing your whole self to your life. Well in 2019 things changed for us as they did for the rest of the world, and we had to find new ways to reach those goals. After taking some time to re-envision and plan our Erin, our anxious leader and founder of The If You Could See Me Project, has found a new way to help people tell their stories. Even if you don’t want to tell your story you can listen and feel comfortable in knowing you are not alone. It All Started With… A Broken Pelvis, is the first season in what we hope will be a long series of stories. Erin is telling her story first, to learn how it works and because she would never ask something of anyone that she wouldn’t do herself. So, tune in every Monday for a new episode of It All Started With… Check out our other podcastsHealthy Minds in Media, Therapist’s Corner, and of course, Coffee and Conversations. Visit, like, and follow us on social media! FacebookInstagramJoin our Patreon: The If You Could See Me ProjectTiktok @ifyoucouldseemeLearn more about the movement at our website!

We have a very special treat for you today. A year ago we had to do something very different. Covid was just ramping up and shutting everything down and we had a group of amazing women that had been working hard leading up to their If You Could See Me presentation. Then the world closed down so we here at if you could see me didn't want to give up the opportunity for these women who worked so hard to tell their story. So Each of these women, Kerri and I met in an outdoor public space masked and ready. We recorded each of their stories and did our first If You Could See Me broadcast. We went live on streamyard and youtube and we had a show. Today, I want you, our faithful friends and podcast family to have the opportunity to hear these amazing and strong women's stories. This is what we are about, empowering people to tell their story, to take shame off the table not only for them but for anyone who is listening. We know it gets better and we are here to help you find a way to tell your story. Join the movement check out our website to see all the ways you can join or follow us on Patreon. And now... here is our rebroadcast of If You Could See Me: Into the Light.

Today we talk to one of our many If You Could See Me Project family members. Tammy Ozolins lives on the bipolar spectrum. We are excited to hear from her as a teacher and a coach in the covid climate how to navigate trying times and mental health challenges. Today she is here to help bust the monolith of a bipolar diagnosis, and the generalizations. She tells us how she advocates for what she need, how she respectfully educates those around her about her diagnosis. The If You Could See Me project began with a bout of synesthesia in the shower when as I washed my hair I envisioned the hashtag. In that moment I knew that this was my mission: to help foster creativity, facilitate self-compassion, remind people of their innate goodness, and provide a nurturing space for them to find the truth of themselves within the depths of their life's most challenging moments...and then speak them out loud for all to hear.There’s a lot going on here at The If You Could See Me Project!Work with Erin Mahone as a coach, join an If You Could See Me cohort and become one of our brave storytellers, subscribe to the ReStory Community and receive exclusive monthly perks, bi-weekly zoom meetings with amazing people, and writing prompts to help you gain insight, grow your story, and commit to your goals. Visit, like, and follow us on social media! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Dishesinthesink: Facebook/ iycsmTiktok @ifyoucouldseemeInstagram @theifyoucouldseemeprojectJoin our Patreon The If You Could See Me ProjectLearn more and join our mailing list at www.IfYouCouldSeeMe.com for updates!

Today Erin talks with Tara Culton, one of our favorite guests, about Mental health in the religious community. Not just about church but about how to find yourself in a better place among your community no matter what religion you may or may not be. Its comes down to the community. The If You Could See Me project began with a bout of synesthesia in the shower when as I washed my hair I envisioned the hashtag. In that moment I knew that this was my mission: to help foster creativity, facilitate self-compassion, remind people of their innate goodness, and provide a nurturing space for them to find the truth of themselves within the depths of their life's most challenging moments...and then speak them out loud for all to hear.There’s a lot going on here at The If You Could See Me Project!Work with Erin Mahone as a coach, join an If You Could See Me cohort and become one of our brave storytellers, subscribe to the ReStory Community and receive exclusive monthly perks, bi-weekly zoom meetings with amazing people, and writing prompts to help you gain insight, grow your story, and commit to your goals. Visit, like, and follow us on social media! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Dishesinthesink: Facebook/ iycsmTiktok @ifyoucouldseemeInstagram @theifyoucouldseemeprojectJoin our Patreon Th If You Could See Me ProjectLearn more and join our mailing list at www.IfYouCouldSeeMe.com for updates!

The If You Could See Me project began with a bout of synesthesia in the shower when as I washed my hair I envisioned the hashtag. In that moment I knew that this was my mission: to help foster creativity, facilitate self-compassion, remind people of their innate goodness, and provide a nurturing space for them to find the truth of themselves within the depths of their life's most challenging moments...and then speak them out loud for all to hear.There’s a lot going on here at The If You Could See Me Project!Work with Erin Mahone as a coach, join an If You Could See Me cohort and become one of our brave storytellers, subscribe to the ReStory Community and receive exclusive monthly perks, bi-weekly zoom meetings with amazing people, and writing prompts to help you gain insight, grow your story, and commit to your goals. Visit, like, and follow us on social media! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Dishesinthesink: Facebook/ iycsmTiktok @ifyoucouldseemeInstagram @theifyoucouldseemeprojectJoin our Patreon Th If You Could See Me ProjectLearn more and join our mailing list at www.IfYouCouldSeeMe.com for updates!

Today’s guest is Sally Spencer Thomas. She sees issues of suicide prevention and mental health promotion from a host of perspectives. Clinical psychologist. Mental health advocate. Faculty member. Researcher. And suicide loss survivor. She has earned an international reputation as an entrepreneur and innovator in social change. Along the way, she’s helped establish many large-scale, gap-filling mental health efforts, including Man Therapy (www.ManTherapy.org) and National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. She has held leadership roles with the International Association of Suicide Prevention, the American Association of Suicidology, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, United Suicide Survivors International, and the Carson J Spencer Foundation. In 2016, she was invited to speak at the White House on men’s mental health.#IfYouCouldSeeMe began with a bout of synesthesia in the shower when as I washed my hair I envisioned the hashtag. In that moment I knew that this was my mission: to help foster creativity, facilitate self-compassion, remind people of their innate goodness, and provide a nurturing space for them to find the truth of themselves within the depths of their life's most challenging moments...and then speak them out loud for all to hear.There’s a lot going on here at The If You Could See Me Project!Work with Erin Mahone as a coach, join an If You Could See Me cohort and become one of our brave storytellers, subscribe to the ReStory Community and receive exclusive monthly perks, bi-weekly zoom meetings with amazing people, and writing prompts to help you gain insight, grow your story, and commit to your goals. Visit, like, and follow us on social media! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Dishesinthesink: Facebook/ iycsmTiktok @ifyoucouldseemeInstagram @theifyoucouldseemeprojectLearn more and join our mailing list at www.IfYouCouldSeeMe.com for updates!

Healing, building, creating and envisioning with Amanda Lynch. This week my amazing guest, author, mindfulness expert, trauma healer, and INSPIRATION Amanda Lynch! We will talk all things healing, building, creating, and envisioning! #IfYouCouldSeeMe began with a bout of synesthesia in the shower when as I washed my hair I envisioned the hashtag. In that moment I knew that this was my mission: to help foster creativity, facilitate self-compassion, remind people of their innate goodness, and provide a nurturing space for them to find the truth of themselves within the depths of their life's most challenging moments...and then speak them out loud for all to hear.There’s a lot going on here at The If You Could See Me Project!Work with Erin Mahone as a coach, join an If You Could See Me cohort and become one of our brave storytellers, subscribe to the ReStory Community and receive exclusive monthly perks, bi-weekly zoom meetings with amazing people, and writing prompts to help you gain insight, grow your story, and commit to your goals. Visit, like, and follow us on social media! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Dishesinthesink: Facebook/ iycsmTiktok @ifyoucouldseemeInstagram @theifyoucouldseemeprojectLearn more and join our mailing list at www.IfYouCouldSeeMe.com for updates!

The holidays are a hard time for many people, family, setting boundries, family, traditions and all kinds of people that you may or may not want to see. Today Melissa Earley and Erin address how to get yourself out of the holiday "pickle" and create an mentally safe and healthy holiday season for yourself and your family. Stick around to the end and we start a great conversation that will be continued on a non holiday podcast soon! The If You Could See Me project began with a bout of synesthesia in the shower when as I washed my hair I envisioned a hashtag. In that moment I knew that this was my mission: to help foster creativity, facilitate self-compassion, remind people of their innate goodness, and provide a nurturing space for them to find the truth of themselves within the depths of their life's most challenging moments...and then speak them out loud for all to hear.There’s a lot going on here at The If You Could See Me Project!Work with Erin Mahone as a coach, join an If You Could See Me cohort and become one of our brave storytellers, subscribe to the ReStory Community and receive exclusive monthly perks, bi-weekly zoom meetings with amazing people, and writing prompts to help you gain insight, grow your story, and commit to your goals. Visit, like, and follow us on social media! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Dishesinthesink: Facebook/ iycsmTiktok @ifyoucouldseemeInstagram @theifyoucouldseemeprojecthttps://www.patreon.com/ifyoucouldseemeLearn more and join our mailing list at www.IfYouCouldSeeMe.com for updates!