Have you experienced mental health issues before and the struggles that come with them? 

Even though mental health can lead to a loss of identity and confidence and requires a long process to overcome the struggle, you can overcome it. Through the right medication, support, and willingness, people can manage mental health and advocate for it. 

On the show today, we have Courtney Jordan, a mental health advocate who’s created a mental wellness community and resources for individuals to make healthy habits and a consistent routine. She encountered a mental health crisis at the age of 23, which she eventually overcame with the right medication, faith, and support.  

Listen in to learn the importance of being brave to ask for help when going through mental health issues. You will also learn why you shouldn’t allow your diagnosis to define you or limit you from living your best life. 

“Don’t let the shame of what you’ve gone through keep you from all the great things you’re going to do.”- Courtney [29:30]

“It’s okay to not go at the speed of life, give yourself time and grace.”- Courtney [30:28]

What You Will Learn:

• [2:04] Courtney’s mental health crisis experience at 23 and how it influenced her work today. 

• [5:43] How her religion affected how she handled her mental health issues.

• [9:20] How mental health is affecting women’s confidence and deterring their dreams. 

• [13:15] How mental health affected her confidence as a young woman and how she overcame it. 

• [15:44] The stigma surrounding mental health, plus how things are quickly changing. 

• [18:50] Courtney on how she overcame the loss of identity and gained her life back. 

• [23:47] The importance of reaching out for help when going through mental health issues.

• [25:11] She explains why she came up with her Bright Mentality Journal.  

• [29:23] Don’t allow the shame of your mental issues to stop you from achieving your dreams.

• [30:20] Learn to stay true to who you are and give yourself time and grace to get better. 

• [30:58] How Courtney is inspired by come-back stories from mental health issues. 

Relevant Links:

• Website: https://thebrightmentality.com/ 

• Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/thebrightmentality 

• Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/thebrightmentality/