Saved By The Arts - Chryssie Whitehead (Director/Choreographer)

26/07/2022 37 min Temporada 2 Episodio 17
Saved By The Arts - Chryssie Whitehead (Director/Choreographer)

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CW/TW: suicide, substance useIn today's episode, I speak to Chryssie Whitehead, an actress, singer, educator, passionate mentor, and dancer on Broadway, film, and television. Chryssie talks about her recent coming to terms with her diagnosis of Bipolar II Disorder and the process of deciding to write a show about it! About her show,  In My Own Little Corner,  Chryssie says: "I wrote a show about my journey with bipolar disorder. I wrote a show about my mother's death & her journey with mental illness. I wrote a show about deep love, forgiveness, and letting go of shame." In this episode, Chryssie and I talk about:Chryssie's journey with her own mental health and what happened when finally given a diagnosis that made sense to herHer mom's mental health journey and the secrets keptHow to learn to fight for a solution Discussion around labels and diagnosesTools for finding clarity in one's life with any mental illness … and so much more! Connect with Chryssie:Website: www.chryssiewhitehead.com Facebook: Chryssie WhiteheadEllen Forney's Graphic novel: Marbles LinksInstagram: @yepigototherapyWebsite: Sun Counseling and Wellness

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