165. Shaelyn Simpson

On this week’s episode of "Beneath Your Beautiful," we're joined by Shaelyn, a courageous 22-year-old who opens up about the challenges of living with schizoaffective disorder, depressive type. Diagnosed at 16 during the tumultuous high school years, Shaelyn shares the raw and honest journey of navigating mental health struggles, hospitalizations, and the search for stability.

From breakdowns in the band room to finding effective coping strategies, Shaelyn’s experience sheds light on the complexities of mental illness and the importance of seeking help. Discover the impact of therapy, the power of grounding exercises, and the ongoing battle to maintain mental wellness amidst life's obstacles.

This episode is a beacon of hope and a reminder that, with support and determination, it is possible to navigate the darkest of times and emerge stronger.

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Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison embraces these tough conversations, intimately exploring our loves, fears and hopes with a delicious combination of depth and lightness.

Beneath Your Beautiful won first place in Self Help and Health & Wellness in the 2022 International Positive Change Podcast Awards and was a nominee in the 2023 Publisher Podcast Awards in Health & Wellbeing and in the 18th Annual People’s Choice Podcast Awards in Health and has been shortlisted in the 2024 Publisher Podcast Awards in Health & Wellbeing!

Host Hara Allison was a 2024 Spokane Women of Achievement nominee for the Arts and is a finalist for The Women Changing the World Awards in three categories: Journalism and Media, Micro Business and People’s Choice in Health & Wellbeing. The WCW Awards are presented by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York and Oprah Winfrey’s all-time favorite guest, Dr. Tererai Trent.

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