What if sharing your mental health story didn’t have to feel terrifying?

You're not alone. Sharing my story feels vulnerable, but I hope it reminds you that we all carry burdens. We do not have to carry our burdens alone. Remember you are not a burden. We're all navigating this messy, beautiful life. Let's be kind to ourselves and each other. Let's lift each other up, especially on the hardest days. Together, we can find strength in our shared experiences and make it through to brighter times.

In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Emmani shares her powerful story of resilience and determination. From her first mental health breakdown while excelling academically at Coastal Carolina University to transferring to the University of Rhode Island and overcoming multiple challenges, Emmani's journey is a testament to strength and perseverance. Her openness about mental health transformed her life and led to incredible opportunities, including acceptance into Johns Hopkins' prestigious programs. Tune in to hear Emmani's empowering narrative and learn how to fearlessly reclaim your own story.

Welcome back to Brave Women Talk! I'm your host, Emmani West, and I'm thrilled to have you. For those of you who are new here, welcome! Let's continue to break the stigma and celebrate our resilience together.

Today, we are going to listen to our special guest, Heather, share her story about trauma.

Today, our special guest, Nathalie, talks about some achievements she is most proud of and how God has helped her overcome some of her toughest battles. She also gives some advice to help you get through your most challenging storms.

Today on Brave Women Talk, we have a special guest, Lateisha aka @l_boogy (Instagram) who is going to join in talking about emotional health.

This episode features a special guest, my cousin, Jeniyah Jones. She has played college basketball at Rhode Island College for many years and is going on her fifth year majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in sociology and psychology. She explains the journey of a student athlete mentally, emotionally, and physically.