Summary

Hung Dao, co-founder of Vital Apparel (vtlapparel.com⁠), joins Allison for a special episode. In this conversation, Hung and Allison delve into the significance of Suicide Awareness Month, exploring personal stories of mental health struggles, the impact of cultural backgrounds, and the importance of therapy. They discuss the role of social media in shaping perceptions of mental health, specifically the effects of smear campaigns, and navigating the complexities of relationships. They emphasize the necessity of support systems, open dialogue, and the journey towards healing, offering advice for those silently suffering.

Sections

00:00 Understanding the Importance of Suicide Awareness Month

04:13 Personal Stories of Struggle and Healing

07:07 The Impact of Cultural Background on Mental Health

10:22 The Role of Therapy in Recovery

13:15 Navigating Relationships and Mental Health

16:27 The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health

19:23 Dealing with Smear Campaigns and Personal Growth

22:13 Understanding Personality Assessments and Self-Reflection

25:30 The Cycle of Hurt and Healing

28:23 Creating Safe Spaces for Discussion

31:07 The Importance of Community and Support

37:16 Understanding the Duality of Human Experience

42:33 Navigating Relationships and True Friendship

45:49 The Impact of Childhood on Adult Relationships

50:34 Healing Through Open Dialogue

58:17 Building a Brand with a Purpose

01:02:33 Finding Light in Dark Times

Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

For more information and how to get involved:

https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/suicide-prevention-month/

Follow us on social media | @vital_apparel @hungdao_

@unfckyourhealth @biggie_alz

Get 15% off your purchase at Vital Apparel with code: ALLISON15 (a portion of your purchase goes to brain and mental health awareness)

Our bodies are remarkable. They tell us when we're sick or when something is wrong while simultaneously working on how to bring it back to equilibrium. Being aware of what our bodies are telling us is important. This episode encompasses many aspects of the health realm.

It was great to get to know Paige and hear her story. She started her career as a firefighter/paramedic and after experiencing her own health crisis, Paige shifted from conventional medicine to functional medicine. As a nurse practitioner and a certified functional medicine practitioner, she works with patients to help uncover root causes and in creating a plan specific to the patients' needs.

Show Notes:

Paige and I cover a range of topics such as:

- Differences between functional medicine and conventional medicine

- Nervous system dysregulation and the role of cortisol in our bodies

- Hormones

- Importance of being aware of our bodies

Interested in connecting with Paige on one or more of the topics discussed? Click here or visit her functional health & wellness webpage here

Follow her on Instagram | @paigeslynchnp

Stay tuned for an upcoming episode where we'll dive deep into hormonal replacement therapy (HRT).

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Do you have a story you'd like to share that has changed your health through mind, body and/or spirit? Would you like people to be aware of it in hopes to help others who may be going through something similar? Email unfckyourhealth@gmail.com.

Today's episode brings my friend, Kira, who is like a little sis to me. Kira also shares her new adventure of starting her own business and her reason for success. As my mini me, she also shares an appreciation for getting outside and grounding oneself with nature. We discuss what healthy means to each of us and the importance of staying true to who you are.

Additionally, we talk about the importance of ridding ourselves of toxic relationships and that it's ok to cut out family members or friends who don't provide you that peace. We specifically give credit to our moms, Asian immigrants, and how they are the strongest women we know and discuss our dynamics now that we are estranged from our fathers by choice.

Show notes:

Books mentioned:

"But First, Inner Peace: A practical guide to manifesting a peaceful life and the new beginnings that come with it" By Case Kenny

"Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members: Tools to Maintain Boundaries, Deal with Criticism, and Heal from Shame After Ties Have Been Cut" By Sherrie Campbell, PhD

Follow Kira on IG | @keeruh_o @ko_creativemedia @kira_biologics

Thank you all for listening! Without your support, this would not be possible. Please share, like and follow this show. Follow on IG | @unfckyourhealth @biggie_alz

For more book recommendations mentioned in the episodes, click here.