In this episode, host Janet Sandberg welcomes Amy Taylor, a resilient single mom who has navigated the complexities of living with bipolar disorder, ADHD, and anxiety. Amy shares her journey from childhood trauma and suicidal ideation to finding hope and healing.
Amy shares the pivotal moments in her life and how she eventually found the courage to reach out for help. Her mother's unwavering support played a crucial role in Amy's path to recovery as well as the transformative power of therapy and medication in stabilizing her life.
Today, Amy is a proud mother, a grandmother, and an MBA graduate, living a fulfilling life she once thought impossible. She is the host of the podcast Mental Health Warrior and Neurospicy Mama, where she advocates for mental health awareness and celebrates neurodiversity.
Chapters:
(00:00) Welcome Amy Taylor
(01:26) When I was 18, I attempted suicide
(03:02) All of that stuff from the sexual assault when you were younger came up
(05:09) You were sexually assaulted as a kid and then you did drugs to self medicate
(11:38) So much courage to call your mom
(13:07) Now you have another child
(14:57) You've been in social work for 30 years and just got your MBA
(16:19) What advice would you give to somebody who is experiencing depression
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In Crisis?
Canada:
Talk Suicide Canada call 1-833-456-4566 available 24/7. Between the hours of 4pm-midnight (Eastern time) you can text 45645
In Quebec call 1-866-277-3553. Contactez un intervenant par texto au 535353. Service offert 24/7 partout au Québec
If you are under 18, call Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868. They offer 24/7 text service. You don’t need a data plan, internet connection or an app to use it.
If you’re in imminent danger call 911 or go to Emergency.
USA:
Call or text 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988). The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Call 911 in life-threatening situations.
