Coping Stories

How I Coped ... With My Chaotic Childhood

Megan shares the traumas and turning points throughout her emotionally chaotic childhood and early 20s – and how she got from bad to better than ever.    After many years of internal struggle and not having successful relationships with family, friends, or romantic partners, Megan discovered something that has transformed both her mental health and her relationships. And it’s not medication or therapy. Megan’s Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/35yY8oGnL9D2OSG06JtXmh?si=90783456fabe4c1b] Megan’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/meganatully] Megan’s TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@meganatully] Brandy Menefee's Substack [https://mentalhealthstorytelling.substack.com/] ⁠Brandy Menefee's Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthstoryteller/?hl=en] ⁠Brandy Menefee's Website⁠ [https://www.prostorytellers.com/]

How I Coped ... With Anxiety And Uncertainty

Spoiler Alert: Gavin coped with crippling anxiety and overwhelming uncertainty in the worst possible ways. Then he had an experience that profoundly shifted his life. And ultimately helped him face death with peace and faith. Gavin's story is for anyone having a challenging day, week, month, year, or life chapter. And especially if you’re dealing with crippling anxiety, addiction, grief, or hopelessness. LINKS: Brandy Menefee's Substack [https://mentalhealthstorytelling.substack.com/] ⁠Brandy Menefee's Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthstoryteller/?hl=en] ⁠Brandy Menefee's Website⁠ [https://www.prostorytellers.com/]

How I Coped ... With Facial Disfigurement

What if you had to choose between death and facial disfigurement? This is a very candid conversation with Chris, who explains how a bloody nose led to a cancer diagnosis with the most unforeseen consequences.   His sense of humor, gut instinct, and support from loved ones have been critical to surviving the roughest chapter of his life.   Chris shares his story plus the mental outlook, the music, the TV shows, and the actions he took that have helped him cope with becoming a different version of himself. Brandy Menefee's Substack [https://mentalhealthstorytelling.substack.com/] ⁠Brandy Menefee's Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthstoryteller/?hl=en] ⁠Brandy Menefee's Website⁠ [https://www.prostorytellers.com/]

How I Coped ... With Being A People Pleaser

Are you someone who is not comfortable unless everyone is happy? Bonnie discovered that being a people pleaser was a character flaw that was causing painful consequences. This candid conversation hits on a number of subjects: people pleasing, pride, sexuality, religious upbringing, alcoholism, sobriety, and workaholism. Bonnie shares the specific tools she’s learned in her personal and professional life that have made a huge, healthy impact. LINKS: Brandy Menefee's Substack [https://mentalhealthstorytelling.substack.com/] ⁠Brandy Menefee's Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthstoryteller/?hl=en] ⁠Brandy Menefee's Website⁠ [https://www.prostorytellers.com/]

How I Coped ... With My Codependent Heart

Have you ever been in a relationship and felt like you were tap dancing for your life to make it work? When Bob discovered he was codependent (and learned what that really means – different from what he thought it was) everything clicked.   In this very candid conversation, Bob reveals how he coped with unhealthy romantic relationships. We focus on his personal experience with jumping over red flags, feeling stuck, and the penalties of staying in a relationship beyond its expiration date.   Bob shares the TV shows, the mindset, and the actions he took that helped him cope, grieve, and heal his past heartbreaks. LINKS: Brandy Menefee's Substack [https://mentalhealthstorytelling.substack.com/] ⁠Brandy Menefee's Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthstoryteller/?hl=en] ⁠Brandy Menefee's Website⁠ [https://www.prostorytellers.com/]