In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with our storytime guest, Giuliana Borrell, who takes us through the unbelievable chapters of her life. From childhood to present day, she tells us how trauma and mental illness took her through unrelenting struggles and almost cost her her life. This is Part 1 of 2 podcast episodes that will leave you speechless.

This story isn’t for the faint of heart. Because we are addressing the unspoken,
and diving into themes of childhood sexual abuse, neglect, depression, anxiety, and suicide, we are issuing a *TRIGGER WARNING* for our listeners.

Telling your truth is not an easy thing to do. Which is why Giuliana had her caregiver, Nina, right by her side the whole time. Nina openly shares what life is like caring for someone battling mental illness and has a message for caregivers everywhere.

Brace yourselves for an emotionally charged episode, as Ignite the Chat presents PART 1
of Giuliana's powerful and long-untold narrative.

Here is some information on "Mania" or "Manic Episodes"

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21603-mania

What you should know about Manic Episodes:

https://psychcentral.com/disorders/manic-episode

Ignite the Chat Podcast - written and produced by Gia Laurent IG - @wordsbylaurent
Theme song - written and composed by Matthew Giardulli
For more information on Ignite the Chat visit www.inkstane.com IG - @inkstane
*If you are someone you know is in crisis - GET HELP!
Crisis Service Canada - 1-833-456-4566
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CAMH - The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - 1-800-463-2338
FOR ALL OTHER EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CALL 911 
The information provided on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. We are not medical professionals in the field of mental health. It is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician, other health care, or mental health care professionals. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problem or prescribe any medication or other treatment.  BEFORE BEGINNING ANY DIET, EXERCISE, OR SUPPLEMENTATION PROGRAM, BEFORE TAKING ANY MEDICATION, OR IF YOU SUSPECT YOU MAY HAVE A MENTAL HEALTH OR HEALTH ISSUE, CONSULT WITH A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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