Healing from PTSD, Cyberbullying & Why Your Trauma Is Valid - Madeline Popelka - Access Denied S3Ep2

<p>In this episode, Madeline Popelka shares her journey with PTSD, mental health advocacy, and how she integrates her diverse interests into her work. Host Jessica Jordan Ping and Madeline explore the nuances of mental health, the importance of community, and practical advice for seeking help.</p><p><strong>ACCESS GRANTED!</strong></p><p>10 extra minutes of content for subscribers&#39; eyes ONLY!</p><p>https://therollingexplorer.substack.com/</p><p><strong>Follow Madeline!</strong></p><p>Book + website: https://madelinepopelka.com</p><p>Substack newsletter: https://madelinepopelka.substack.com/</p><p><strong>MERCH!</strong></p><p>https://accessdeniedpod.creator-spring.com/</p><p><strong>Follow Access Denied on social!</strong></p><p>Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/accessdeniedpod/⁠⁠⁠</p><p>TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@accessdeniedpod⁠⁠⁠</p><p>YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AccessDeniedPod</p><p><strong>Follow host Jessica Jordan on social!</strong></p><p>Website - ⁠⁠⁠https://therollingexplorer.com/⁠⁠⁠</p><p>Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therollingexplorer/⁠⁠⁠</p><p>Music Page - https://www.instagram.com/jessicajordanping/</p><p>TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@therollingexplorer⁠⁠⁠</p><p>YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@therollingexplorer</p><p><strong>Intro and Outro Music Production by JP Warner Sound:</strong></p><p>Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jpwarnersound.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠</p><p>Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jpwarnersound/</p><p><strong>Podcast Editing by Mary Kate Platts</strong></p><p>https://www.instagram.com/marykatefreelance/?hl=en</p><p><strong>Takeaways:</strong></p><p>- Sharing personal stories can foster community and healing.</p><p>- Finding the right therapist is a process of trial and error.</p><p>- Mental health advice online should be taken with discernment.</p><p>- Books and memoirs can be powerful tools for understanding mental health.</p><p>- Authenticity and transparency are vital in mental health content creation.</p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><p>00:00 - Introduction to Mental Health Advocacy</p><p>03:53 - Understanding PTSD and Personal Journey</p><p>06:46 - Seeking Help and Overcoming Mental Blocks</p><p>11:46 - Navigating Therapy and Finding the Right Fit</p><p>14:55 - Advice for Those Struggling with Mental Health</p><p>18:43 - Content Creation and Community Engagement</p><p>22:19 - The Challenges of Social Media and Mental Health</p><p>26:04 - Writing a Book and the Publishing Journey</p><p>27:14 - The Importance of Hope in Mental Health</p><p>27:39 - Navigating Mental Health Resources</p><p>29:00 - The Role of Mental Health Books</p><p>32:19 - Understanding Therapy vs. Mental Health Education</p><p>33:00 - Evaluating Mental Health Advice on Social Media</p><p>38:50 - Who is Mental Health Content For?</p><p>40:16 - Final Thoughts and Personal Reflections</p><p>49:10 - Introduction and Episode Overview</p><p>49:30 - Engagement and Subscription Encouragement</p><p>49:35 - Acknowledgments and Closing Remarks</p><p><br></p>