A Journey from the Brink of Suicide to Mental Wellness with Amanda Webster

In this episode, Roxanne converses with Amanda Webster, discussing her personal struggles with bullying, sexual assault, loss, and addiction. They delve into Amanda's recovery journey, the role of music, her views on medication, and the importance of psychotherapy. They also touch on societal expectations, biological factors, psychiatry, and positive life changes. Lastly, they discuss identifying relapse signs and the significance of self-care.

I think it’s safe to say that many of us struggle with dark thoughts at one time or another but just how bad does have to get to take you to the point of suicide? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are talking with Amanda Webster about her battle with depression that put her on the ledge of a hotel room window and what brought her back.

Amanda is a fitness model and certified wellness coach who overcame depression on her own terms after years of being guinea-pigged on anti-depressants, losing her parents and succumbing to addiction and self-harm led her to a ledge in a Canadian hotel room where she almost took her life.

Authentic Touch Points:

Amanda’s path to rock bottom.2:30 The turning point, or is it?12:15 Standing on the ledge.15:00 There’s no quick fix.20:40 The steps toward happiness.28:30 Getting honest with yourself.32:45 Finding that illusive happiness.37:30 Watching for symptoms of back sliding.41:30 After a year and a half of self-discovery and making healthy changes in her life, Amanda was decertified as having a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) by the professionals that told her it wasn’t possible. Now, she is passionate about helping others who struggle find balance and live their most fulfilling lives.

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Thanks!

Roxanne

Links: Amanda’s website: https://amandawebsterhealth.com/ Amanda’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-_vo54D0yt2u508ZrqWq2Q Amanda’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandawebsterhealth/ Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
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(0:00) Introduction by Roxanne Derhodge and guest Amanda Webster (6:48) Discussion on Amanda's experience with bullying, sexual assault, and losing parents (14:17) Exploration of the root causes of Amanda's addiction and self-harm (27:26) The role of music in Amanda's recovery and her views on medication in mental health treatment (33:57) The struggle of not being heard by mental health professionals and the importance of psychotherapy (37:28) The societal expectations for people with mental health issues and the biological factors involved (40:22) The need for psychiatry and making positive life changes alongside professional treatment (41:46) Identifying signs of slipping back into negative behaviors and coping mechanisms (46:33) Contact information for Amanda Webster and closing thoughts on the importance of self-care