In this powerful episode of the HealingUS Podcast, we’re joined by AlanaFrancesca Perrotta—a New Jersey-based photographer, content creator, and storyteller who’s turned her personal pain into profound purpose. With a background in English lit and a heart for creativity, Alana shares her journey of loss and struggles to a whole new lens, using her camera to help others express themselves and find healing. Alana opens up about the devastating loss of her mother in 2011 and how that grief has shaped her perspective, her art, and her mental health journey. Her story is one of transformation—of channeling sorrow into self-expression, and vulnerability into strength. From navigating the demands of a creative career to honoring authenticity online, Alana offers insight, inspiration, and real-life strategies for living a life full of meaning, emotion, and truth. 🎧 In This Episode: Grief, growth & honoring her mother’s legacy Transitioning to photography as a medium of creativity Mental health in creative entrepreneurship Struggles with RJOCD (Reactive Jealousy Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) Using art as a healing and expressive outlet Balancing authenticity and social media presence Navigating personal and professional boundaries This is a raw and relatable conversation for anyone seeking healing, courage, or creative inspiration in the face of adversity.