There’s nothing more powerful than hope.
Hope that comes from realizing you’re not alone in your struggles and that there are resources to help you #ShedShame.
In this episode of Balancing Act, I have the honor of speaking with Alexandra Miles, the founder of Project Blackbird, a nonprofit organization dedicated to destigmatizing mental health. Project Blackbird hosts mental health panels at schools and other locations to foster a conversation around mental health, and to make it safer and more accessible for underserved populations to connect with local mental health support.
In this episode, we chat about:
🚀 Project Blackbird’s mission
❤️ Alexandra’s inspiration for starting this initiative
🎥 Using art and film to destigmatize mental health
🫶 Project Blackbird’s impact on participants
🐦⬛ Ways to support Project Blackbird’s mission (even without $$!)
📚 How Project Blackbird can be a resource for YOU
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What is Balancing Act: Life and Struggles of a Teenage Girl?
Balancing Act: Life and Struggles of a Teenage Girl is a down-to-earth mental health and wellness podcast created for teens, by a teen.
Hosted by Moorea (a 16-year-old girl!), the show features open and unfiltered conversations with guests, sharing relatable stories and expert advice that validate your experiences while offering practical tips for navigating the (often) treacherous seas of teen girl life.
Moorea is committed to asking the tough questions on teen life we’re all thinking but are too scared to voice. On this podcast, Moorea also shares her journey with mental health and teen life to destigmatize and normalize the experiences that come with being a teenage girl.
Tune in to Balancing Act: Life and Struggles of a Teenage Girl to learn how to better navigate your:
- Friendships
- Mental Health
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Body image
- Eating Disorders
- Romantic Relationships
- Crushes
- Menstrual Cycle
- Social Media
- Nutrition
- Exercise
- Sexuality
- Parental Relationships
- And so much more!