#81 Approaching Mental Health as a Self-Employed Creative with Jennifer Bussey

<p>One of the conversations that is coming up more frequently - which is so great to hear! - is the topic of mental health and how this plays a role in our day-to-day life. It affects us personally and professionally and without getting a hold on it, can lead us into places we don't want to be.</p> <p>I am so glad that Jennifer Bussey offered to come on the podcast and talk about this from the perspective of someone who has been through it.&nbsp;</p> <p>On this episode, we talk about:</p> <p>- How insecurities can sneak up and how to confront these before they become bigger detriments in your life.</p> <p>- How to identify if you're struggling from any depressive or anxious tendencies and what to do when you do face these.</p> <p>- Dissociating what happens in your business from you as an individual</p> <p>- What to do when you are feeling lonely and why you need to have a WHY at the pillar of your business.</p> <p>- - - -</p> <p>**This podcast is NOT a substitute for seeking professional help when needed and is simply a commentary on the subject. Need resources?&nbsp;</p> <p>National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): <a href="https://www.nami.org/" target="_new">https://www.nami.org/</a></p> <p>Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/" target="_new">https://www.samhsa.gov/</a></p> <p>American Psychological Association (APA): <a href="https://www.apa.org/" target="_new">https://www.apa.org/</a></p> <p>National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): <a href="https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml" target="_new">https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml</a></p> <p>Mental Health America (MHA): <a href="https://www.mhanational.org/" target="_new">https://www.mhanational.org/</a></p> <p>Crisis Text Line: <a href="https://www.crisistextline.org/" target="_new">https://www.crisistextline.org/</a></p> <p>Suicide Prevention Lifeline: <a href="https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/" target="_new">https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/</a></p> <p>- - - - -</p> <p>Senior Phot