MiMi's Stride; Mental Health Support
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -Mental Health awareness and sharing of daily life living with a mental health disorder. The ups and of having several diagnosis. I laugh, I cry and I provide some education along the way. I am changing my posting dates to Tuesday, and Sunday evening by 9pm. Thanks for listening!! With a few surprise episodes sometimes in between. MiMi ,this is as real as it get's!!!
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Episodes
Gaining Closure
July 17, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBThis episode is me expressing how I felt about my second marriage and how I feel now that I divorce him. It is very raw and honest and leaves nothing to the imagination. I don’t name call or insult my ex. I just tell it like it is. My hope is that it might help someone else find their personal worth, like I regained mine. Thanks for listening. Keep on STRIDING!! MiMi
Update and a look into my personal life
May 09, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBThis podcast focuses mostly on my personal life and how I have been handling things. Life got very busy for a while and I got distracted. I hope you enjoy listening and that you find something useful in today’s podcast. As always, Keep on Striding!! You will get to where you want to be. MiMi
A bit of a mash up
March 22, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode I discuss pit falls of online dating, missing my meds, self are and personal hygiene. As always, I hope you find something you can use. Keep on Striding Many thanks MiMi
Jibberwash
March 13, 2022 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBI’m starting to get into a manic. I captured what my mind was like during this moment. I haven’t listened as I never listen to my podcast. I hope at the very least you get some insight. Keep Striding MiMi
Kicking Suicide’s Ass
February 17, 2022 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBHow to build self esteem and self worth. How to build strength. This is how I stay positively and engaged I am not a Psychiatrist or Psychologist. Please seek medical attention if you are feeling suicidal or dealing with Mental Health issues I hope you find something you can use. Keep striding MiMi
I’m back and on track
February 12, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBThis is a quick update as to where I’ve been. A bit of a Mental Health update and going forward. I hope you find something useful in today’s episode. Thanks for listening Keep on Striding MiMi
Quick update. Where I have been
October 25, 2021 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBToday’s episode is a brief talk about where I have been and what I’m up to. Another one will follow later on this week. I hope you find peace and happiness. As always, thanks for listening. Mimi
Memory Lane
August 04, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBThis episode deals with how far I have come. How much things have changed since this time last year and what has stayed the same. Growth in a nutshell!! As always thanks for listening and I hope you found something useful I. today’s Podcast. MiMi [email protected]
Disregulation
August 01, 2021 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBThis episode is about gaining control over your emotions and emotion surfing. How I dealt with my moms passing and my breakup. As always, I hope you find something useful today and thanks for listening This episode was recorded on Friday. I was up North and unable to publish it. Sorry MiMi
Smorgasbord
July 24, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBHi, this episode deals with a few different subjects. I tie up some loose ends and explain my recent behaviour. As always, I hope you find something you can use. Thanks for listening my Striders. MiMi
Short and sweet
July 19, 2021 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBThis episode deals with missing my meds. With my odd behaviour and hope for the future. As always thanks for listening. I hope you found it useful. MiMi
Black-outs
July 16, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBComing to terms This episode deals with you no longer feeling stuck. It deals with human emotions and your tusheyness As always thank you. I hope you find something you like hete and stay safe I got a belly and I got a bum song, love it. I have neither. Lol Looking forward to you listening nest werk Mimi
A mixed bag of emotions/Tangents
July 12, 2021 23:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBToday, mostly I have trouble staying focused. I go off on tangents and discuss the mixed bag of emotions I have been experiencing. Usually, in the past. I I could not focus, I did not speak. But this is the exposure of the illness Bipolar mostly. The face of the illness. See now I can focus. I as always, hope you found it useful and are able to utilize so of the suggestions I’ve given. Have a wonderful week. Till Friday. MiMi
Battling The Beast , Anxiety!!
July 07, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBThis episode deals with strategies to help deal with Anxiety. It is also an update on the week Hope you find something you can use in your own life. As always, thanks for listening. MiMi
Dysregulation and Structure
July 01, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBGood morning Striders This episode deals with going off track and finding your way back to sanity. Find hope and meaning in each and every day. Finding your inner strength and creating a safe balanced space for you to exist in. As always, I hope you found something you can take away that may help you or someone you know. Thanks for listening MiMi
My new therapy
June 28, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBAn introduction to what my new outpatient therapy looks like. Where I’m at emotionally, and mentally. What I need to work on still and next time I’ll discuss how Im going to get there. As always, thanks fir listening and I hope you found something you can use. Till next time Striders MiMi
Approhing insanity
June 23, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBTus episode is all over the place. I have a hard time focusing. Lack of sleep and continued anxiety will do that to you. As always, I hope you found this episode useful and look forward to hearing from you at MiMi's Stride on Facebook Thanks for listening. MiMi
Approaching insanity
June 23, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBTus episode is all over the place. I have a hard time focusing. Lack of sleep and continued anxiety will do that to you. As always, I hope you found this episode useful and look forward to hearing from you at MiMi's Stride on Facebook Thanks for listening. MiMi
Mania
June 18, 2021 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBThis episode deals with my current dance with hypo mania. At this point it has been a sweet one. It has brought clarity of thought and inspiration as well as a lot of hard work. As always, thanks for listening and I hope you find something useful in this podcast. MiMi
Scattered
June 16, 2021 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBToday’s episode is about getting back on track. Finding peace and structure and ultimate happiness. I hope you find something you can use and thanks for listening. MiMi
The come back
June 14, 2021 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn today’s episode I discuss the importance of resilience, self love and compassion and coming back from hard times. As always. I hope you find something you can use and feel hope for the future Thanks for listening my Striders Mimi
My mother is dying, now
June 13, 2021 02:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBHi this episode deals with how I process grief for a loved one who has let me down. And I’m hat person being your mother. I share a lot about the mother daughter relationship. And how I coped and how I will cope As always, thanks for listening This episode is quite a bit disjointed and I’m sure my intelligent audience will see that MiMi
The Bumpy Road Back to Normalicy
June 09, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBHello, todays episode deals with me finding my way back into the swing of things and everyday life. I've had some bumps in the road that will only make me stronger. My PTSD skills were tested many time and I think I have a very short high when first arriving back home. See how things went and where I go from here. As always, thanks for listening and I hope you find something useful in todays episode. MiMi
Back home again/ Rude awakening
June 07, 2021 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBHello, this episode deals with my first few days home from Bellwood’s. I utilize the SUD scale and express my feelings accordingly. As always I hope you find something useful. Have a wonderful few days and be back on Wednesday MiMi
The Bellwood’s PTSD program
June 06, 2021 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBThis episode gives the listener the highlights of the Bellwood’s PT SD program. For more information please contact Bellwood’s directly. Thanks for listening and I hope you found something useful in this podcast. I’ll be back tomorrow with a new podcast wrapping up the last 4 days. MiMi
The mood rollercoaster
June 01, 2021 22:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBToday’s episode deals with the mood swings I’ve been experiencing prior to my discharge from Bellwood’s in 3 days. I provide in-depth exposure to my feelings and try to process the information with you live. I purposefully didn’t do this all day to be able to share it with you. As always, I hope you find something you can use and thanks for listening. MiMi
The Journey Home
May 29, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBThis episode deals with preparing to go back home. Thanks for listening MiMi
Challenges
May 27, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBToday’s episode deals with challenges. Ones that I’ve faced at Bellwood’s, ones I faced that brought me to Bellwood’s and one I’m facing once I leave here in 8 days. There is a lot of education and learnings to be had in this episode. No stone is left unturned. Sex, alcohol, children, family, lovers, food. You name it. As always, I hope you find something you can use. Thank you for listening MiMi Reach me in Facebook at MiMi’s Stride or email at [email protected]
Recovering from an anxiety attack, live
May 22, 2021 17:00 - 4 minutes - 3.18 MBThis episode deals with me coming back Dow to baseline and recovering from my anxiety attack. Hope you find something useful in it. Thanks for listening MiMi
My Anxiety attack, live and real
May 22, 2021 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.65 MBThis very short episode is a live account of an anxiety attack I had earlier on today. The second half, recovering for an anxiety attack will follow I hope you find something useful. Mimi
It’s Me, I’m Free!!!
May 21, 2021 23:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBThis episode deals with my continued success in rehab and the incredible amount of happiness I’ve found. In myself. How I’m being good to myself and a mystery man that’s putting a very big smile on my face. How I’ve made peace with past ghosts and found happiness around that as well My Facebook page launching this Sunday is called: Mimi’s Stride . As always, I hope you found something useful in my rant. Lol M Thanks for listening!!! MiMi
Rebirth
May 17, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBHello, and thanks for listening Today’s episode is about moving forward and taking on new challenges. About leaving the past behind and reaching deep down and finding yourself and liking who you are. As always, I hope you find something useful and come back for more. MiMi 😀😀
Rediscovery and self truth
May 14, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBHello and thank you for listening. Today’s episode deals with my self discovery moments surrounding my illnesses , relationship and the hard truths I had to face. These truths were around my relationship, my family and my diagnosis. As always I hope you find something useful. MiMi 😊
My first week back at rehab
May 10, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBThis episode deals with the constant changing landscape of rehab under pandemic protocols. My challenges and triumphs. As always I hope you find something you, a family member or friend can use to improve their mental health. Thanks for listening MiMi
Going back to Bellwood’s and lessons learned
May 02, 2021 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBIn this episode I discuss my feelings about going back to Bellwood’s and what effect it’s had on me so far. I delve into my personal growth so far and how I feel about life today. I express my gratefulness for being me. Finding love and moving on. Mental Health is yours to control. Make yours the healthiest you can. As always, I hope you found something useful in my words. And thanks fir listening MiMi
Bouncing back
April 30, 2021 01:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBThis is a positive, upbeat accounting of how far I’ve come since starting inpatient therapy at Bellwood’s. I have a few surprises I reveal about recent developments in my life. And a positive accounting of my personal inventory. As always, I hope you find support, faith and guidance in my podcasts. Thanks for listening!! MiMi
A brighter future
April 26, 2021 03:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBUpdate on me. Helpful things you can do to Persue a healthy relationship. How to stay strong under pressure and how to live authentically. As always I hope you found some helpful information you or someone you know can use. Thanks for listening MiMi
Onward and forward
April 22, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBThis episode deals with my plans for the future. It is uplifting and inspiring and my hope is that it brings hope. As always, thanks for listening and I hope you find something you can use in this weeks session MiMi
Sick day
April 05, 2021 02:00 - 1 minute - 1020 KBMoving forward
March 28, 2021 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBThis episode deals with skills I’ve learned at Bellwood’s Rehab Center in Canada. You can regulate your mood. And feel stronger and ultimately better equipped to handle life’s challenges. As always, I hope you can take something from my channel. Thanks for listening. MiMi
Looking forward
March 21, 2021 21:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBThis episode deals with my time in Rehab. My ups and downs and how I’m coping. As always I hope you find something helpful in this episode. Thanks for listening. MiMi 😀😀
My first 2 weeks at Rehab
March 14, 2021 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBThis episode deals with residential rehab. What to expect when going into rehab. My experience so far. What I think, what has worked and what has not. As always I hope you can take something away from this and find some comfort and support. Thanks for listening. Mimi
The day of Bellwood’s
March 02, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.21 MBThis episode deals with how I’m feeling about entering Bellwood’s today. Hope you find something helpful. Thanks for listening. Mimi
The night before Bellwood’s
March 02, 2021 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBA rambling on about me, my circumstances and how I’m feeling the night before I enter Bellwood’s. As always I hope you find it useful and it will be delivered in two parts. Thanks for listening. MiMi
Finding home
February 26, 2021 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBThis episode deals with a lot. Hopefully it will educate you on what life with a mental health disorder looks like and can look like. My goal today is to open your mind and your heart I hope you find this helpful Thanks for listening MiMi
Bits and pieces
February 19, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBThis episode is all over the place. I talk about DA, Bellwood’s, selling stuff, my new boyfriend and lots more. While I feel grounded. It wasn’t until I wrote this description. That I realized I had racing thoughts and hyper alertness. Wow As always, thanks for listening. I hope you find something useful MiMi