Welcome to Being and Becoming

In this deeply moving episode of Being and Becoming, I sit down with Hannah, a wellness, lifestyle, and creativity creator whose online presence radiates courage, vulnerability, and truth. Together, they explore the sacredness of ordinary days, the power of creative expression, and the layered realities of living with schizoaffective disorder, OCD, and PTSD.

Hannah opens up about her mental health journey, sharing how psychosis first shaped her relationship to art and how practices like meditation, walking, cooking, and reading have become anchors in her healing. She reflects on the importance of simplicity, the joy of slow mornings, and the transformative impact of books like The Myth of Normal, Brain Energy, and The Heart of the Buddha.

This conversation is a intentional invitation to witness the interplay between creativity and recovery, and to honour the micro-moments that make healing possible. Whether you’re navigating your own mental health path or supporting someone who is, Hannah’s story offers insight, compassion, and hope.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Being and Becoming

00:57 Meet Hannah: Wellness and Creativity Creator

02:34 A Day in the Life of Hannah

04:47 The Power of Creativity in Healing

05:30 Hannah's Mental Health Journey

07:51 The Role of Creativity in Mental Health

11:26 Hannah's Love for Reading

15:03 Book Recommendations and Their Impact

17:22 Living with Schizoaffective Disorder

22:46 Managing Mental Health: Tools and Practices

24:19 The Importance of Medication

24:48 Relearning Basic Skills

25:15 Managing Daily Life

26:55 Addressing Stigma and Support

30:33 Understanding Healing

35:08 The Impact of the Keto Diet

39:46 Balancing Nutrition and Mental Health

45:26 Advice to Younger Self

47:12 Future Goals and Aspirations

49:49 Closing Thoughts

✨ Connect with Hannah:

Instagram → @hannahgracestudioss

Youtube → https://youtube.com/@hannahgracestudios?si=fJhSmbgcU82UvxRx

Hannah’s Book recommendations:

Nonfiction:

1. The Myth of Normal – Gábor Maté
2. Brain Energy – Chris Palmer
3. The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching – Thich Nhat Hanh (she mentioned multiple books by him, but this is one she specifically referenced)

Fiction:

1. Atmosphere – Taylor Jenkins Reid
2. A Little Life – Hanya Yanagihara

✨ Connect with me:
Instagram → @thebeingofbree and @beingandbecoming_podcast
Join the community → https://www.skool.com/the-authentic-human-collective-8221/about?ref=50d51f47a8c74d2282bbe1743550e5ad

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