Send us a textkeywordsmental health, community support, family dynamics, Steamboat, personal journey, suicide awareness, emotional resilience, COVID-19 impact, mental health struggles, open conversations, mental health, stigma, bipolar disorder, grief, community support, medication, happiness, honest conversations, personal stories, resiliencesummaryThis conversation with hosts and guest Kelli Johnson explores the profound impact of mental health on individuals and families, highlighting the importance of community support, open dialogue, and the challenges faced during significant life changes. The guest talks openly about how a Bipolar diagnosis impacted her husbands suicide.  The discussion emphasizes the need for understanding, compassion, and the normalization of conversations around mental health. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of mental health, particularly focusing on bipolar disorder and the stigma surrounding medication. They emphasize the importance of community support, open conversations about mental health, and the journey of navigating grief after losing a loved one. The discussion highlights the resilience of individuals and families in the face of adversity, the significance of creating safe spaces for dialogue, and the power of personal stories in inspiring change and healing.Chapters00:00Introduction and Emotional Journey02:57Community Support and Connection06:12Life Before Steamboat: A Journey of Change09:07The Decision to Move to Steamboat11:47Navigating Career Changes and Challenges15:10The Impact of COVID-19 on Business18:05Struggles with Mental Health and Communication20:58Recognizing Signs of Mental Health Issues24:05The Complexity of Mental Health and Family Dynamics27:00The Importance of Open Conversations29:59The Aftermath of Loss and Moving Forward34:36Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health Medications37:06The Importance of Community Support40:40Understanding Bipolar Disorder and Its Challenges42:59Navigating Grief and Loss45:57Choosing Happiness Amidst Grief50:06Creating a Safe and Supportive Home Environment53:01The Power of Honest Conversations56:57Inspiring Change Through Personal Storieshttps://linktr.ee/healingunscriptedResourcesSuicide & Crisis 988https://www.forgingnewlives.com/Recovery Pastor Zack Alexander [email protected] 12 Step https://steamboat.church/events/Nele [email protected](970) 875-6662https://thehealthpartnership.org/routt-county/ https://www.steamboataa.org/  Mindsprings 970-879-2141REPS 970-846-8182  linktr.ee/repssteamboatSubstance abuse 800-662-HELPhttps://www.travishouse.org/https://lovelifesteamboat.com/about

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