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Hope * Mental Health & Wellness Recovery * Wellness Recovery Action Plan * Peer Support Welcome friends to Living Table, a safe space to talk about our mental health and wellness. For many years, I longed for a place where I could show up as my authentic self. I lived in silence, feeling invisible. It wasn’t until I risked being vulnerable, that I found a community of peers with similar lived experiences. I believe having safe spaces to talk about our mental health and wellness is essential to recovering our lives. At Living Table you will hear from a community of peers who understand what it is like to live with mental health challenges, and who daily inspire hope that mental health and wellness recovery is possible for everyone. If you are done feeling silenced and invisible, are curious about mental health and wellness recovery, and are ready to be surrounded by love and acceptance wherever you are on your wellness journey, you’re in the right place. So grab your emotional support coffee and listen in. This is your Living Table. Championing You! Amy LEARN -＞ CONNECT -＞ COMMUNITY -＞ www.amymcvay.com
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2 days ago
2 days ago
Welcome to Living Table! 🌊
I'm so glad you are here! 🫶
Have you been feeling overwhelmed lately?
Does everything feel like too much?
If someone looks at you the wrong way do you think you might lose it?
I. Feel. You.
Today I am sharing some specific ways we can support our mental health and wellness when we are nearing a meltdown.
Grab that notebook and pen and listen in. ✍️
Your presence matters here. <3
With you,
Amy
👉 Next Steps:
> Need a safe space to be your authentic self? Find out more about one on one and group peer support on my website at amymcvay.com
> Subscribe to Living Table Podcast & leave a review :)
> Want more Living Table 🌊🫶 delivered to your inbox? Sign up for my weekly Email Newsletter at amymcvay.com
Just a reminder: I am a Certified Peer Counselor and Wellness Recovery Coach. I use my own lived experience of mental health and wellness recovery to walk alongside others in their recovery. I am not a medical doctor or clinical counselor. I do not attempt to diagnose or prescribe. If you or a loved one needs immediate care, please seek out your nearest health care provider or call 911.
Also be aware that anytime we are talking about mental health, any number of topics could trigger our emotions. Please take precautions while listening and seek out support if needed.
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Welcome to Living Table! 🌊
I'm so glad you are here! 🫶
Allowing ourselves to be vulnerable is courageous and also terrifying.
With it comes discomfort and uncertainty.
How can we lean in to vulnerability when what we feel like doing is running the other way or finding somewhere to hide.
Today I am sharing signs to look for when you might be experiencing a vulnerability hangover, and how to take steps to care for ourselves.
Listen in.
Your presence matters here. <3
With you,
Amy
👉 Next Steps:
> Need a safe space to be your authentic self? Find out more about one on one and group peer support on my website at amymcvay.com
> Subscribe to Living Table Podcast & leave a review :)
> Want more Living Table 🌊🫶 delivered to your inbox? Sign up for my weekly Email Newsletter at amymcvay.com
Just a reminder: I am a Certified Peer Counselor and Wellness Recovery Coach. I use my own lived experience of mental health and wellness recovery to walk alongside others in their recovery. I am not a medical doctor or clinical counselor. I do not attempt to diagnose or prescribe. If you or a loved one needs immediate care, please seek out your nearest health care provider or call 911.
Also be aware that anytime we are talking about mental health, any number of topics could trigger our emotions. Please take precautions while listening and seek out support if needed.
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Welcome to Living Table! 🌊
I'm so glad you are here! 🫶
Is sickness a stressor for you, friend?
Something that enters your life and causes feelings of stress?
It definitely is for me.
As someone who lives with Bipolar disorder and cycling moods, it doesn’t take much to throw my mind and body off course.
So myself getting sick or a loved one can be very difficult on my mental and emotional wellness. In the past, I’ve had times where sickness could wipe me out for weeks.
When our bodies are sick, the feelings can be similar to depression. Low mood, don’t feel like being around people, aren’t able to do the things we usually enjoy, etc.
For me, this can easily lead to thoughts of despair. Anyone relate?
As I have identified this stressor in my life, I have been able to develop an action plan for when sickness happens that supports my mental & emotional wellness. My hope is that my short, sweet, and practical episode today will give you a shot of hope when you or a loved one is sick.
Listen in.
Your presence matters here. <3
With you,
Amy
👉 Next Steps:
> Need a safe space to be your authentic self? Find out more about one on one and group peer support on my website at amymcvay.com
> Interested in creating your own customized Wellness Recovery Action Plan ©? Reach out to me at amymcvay.com
> Subscribe to Living Table Podcast & leave a review :)
> Want more Living Table 🌊🫶 delivered to your inbox? Sign up for my weekly Email Newsletter at amymcvay.com
Just a reminder: I am a Certified Peer Counselor and Wellness Recovery Coach. I use my own lived experience of mental health and wellness recovery to walk alongside others in their recovery. I am not a medical doctor or clinical counselor. I do not attempt to diagnose or prescribe. If you or a loved one needs immediate care, please seek out your nearest health care provider or call 911.
Also be aware that anytime we are talking about mental health, any number of topics could trigger our emotions. Please take precautions while listening and seek out support if needed.
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Welcome to Living Table! 🌊
I'm so glad you are here! 🫶
This episode truly feels like an invitation to grab your favorite emotional support beverage ☕️🥰 and pull up a chair. We can learn so much from each other when we actively listen.
The reality of us discovering our own path to wellness recovery is that it isn’t always pretty. We will cycle through good times and really difficult times.
Today, my friends and I have an in real time check-in as we ask each other where we are and what we need. I do hope you will be able to picture yourself sitting at the table with us today.❤️
Listen in.
Your presence matters here. <3
With you,
Amy
Special thanks to…
Singer-songwriter Joel Ansett, for the use of his song Known & Loved.
The Amanda’s and I would each tell you in our own way how much this song resembles peer support and our friendships. It beautifully expresses what it looks like for us as we walk with each other on our paths to wellness recovery.
Thank you, Joel. ❤️
👉Connect with Joel and support his music @ https://www.joelansett.com/ Find his music anywhere you stream music @joelansett. It is soulful music for the homesick soul. Check it out!
Hugs to…
Amanda Cady and Amanda Morrison for being at the table with me today. I love you dearly!
👉 Next Steps:
> Need a safe space to be your authentic self? Find out more about one on one and group peer support on my website at amymcvay.com
> Interested in creating your own customized Wellness Recovery Action Plan ©? Reach out to me at amymcvay.com
> Subscribe to Living Table Podcast & leave a review :)
> Want more Living Table 🌊🫶 delivered to your inbox? Sign up for my weekly Email Newsletter at amymcvay.com
Just a reminder: I am a Certified Peer Counselor and Wellness Recovery Coach. I use my own lived experience of mental health and wellness recovery to walk alongside others in their recovery. I am not a medical doctor or clinical counselor. I do not attempt to diagnose or prescribe. If you or a loved one needs immediate care, please seek out your nearest health care provider or call 911.
Also be aware that anytime we are talking about mental health, any number of topics could trigger our emotions. Please take precautions while listening and seek out support if needed.
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Welcome to Living Table! 🌊
I'm so glad you are here! 🫶
🤔 Have you wondered where to even begin when it comes to discovering your own path to wellness recovery?
You are not alone.
In my experience of going from living invisible to being seen and known, I found that vulnerability and having safe spaces to talk about my mental health and wellness, has helped me see more clearly my own path to wellness recovery.
Even more, having friends that know our plan and can invite us into our path and even go with us, is so invaluable.
Today I am joined by two of my very dear friends, Amanda Cady and Amanda Morrison, who I met while offering Peer Support in our community. You will get to hear what drew us to each other and how we have been able to support each other on our paths to wellness recovery.
Listen in.
Your presence matters here. <3
With you,
Amy
Special thanks to…
Singer-songwriter Joel Ansett, for the use of his song Known & Loved.
The Amanda’s and I would each tell you in our own way how much this song resembles peer support and our friendships. It beautifully expresses what it looks like for us as we walk with each other on our paths to wellness recovery.
Thank you, Joel. ❤️
👉Connect with Joel and support his music @ https://www.joelansett.com/ Find his music anywhere you stream music @joelansett. It is soulful music for the homesick soul. Check it out!
Hugs to…
Amanda Cady and Amanda Morrison for being at the table with me today. Thank you, friends! Tune in next week for Part 2 of this valuable conversation.
👉 Next Steps:
> Need a safe space to be your authentic self? Find out more about one on one and group peer support on my website at amymcvay.com
> Interested in creating your own customized Wellness Recovery Action Plan ©? Reach out to me at amymcvay.com
> Subscribe to Living Table Podcast & leave a review :)
> Want more Living Table 🌊🫶 delivered to your inbox? Sign up for my weekly Email Newsletter at amymcvay.com
Just a reminder: I am a Certified Peer Counselor and Wellness Recovery Coach. I use my own lived experience of mental health and wellness recovery to walk alongside others in their recovery. I am not a medical doctor or clinical counselor. I do not attempt to diagnose or prescribe. If you or a loved one needs immediate care, please seek out your nearest health care provider or call 911.
Also be aware that anytime we are talking about mental health, any number of topics could trigger our emotions. Please take precautions while listening and seek out support if needed.
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Hi Friends and Welcome to Living Table! 🌊
I'm so glad you are here! 🫶
When you hear the word expert, what comes to mind?
Do you picture yourself or someone else?
In today’s episode my hope is that you will feel empowered to see yourself as the expert of your own life.
I have not always seen myself in this way but I am learning more and more how to take the lead in my own life and walk confidently on my path to wellness recovery and that is what I want for you too, friend.
Listen in.
Your presence matters here. <3
With you,
Amy
👉 Next Steps:
> Interested in creating your own customized Wellness Recovery Action Plan ©? Reach out to me at amymcvay.com
> Subscribe to Living Table Podcast & leave a review :)
> Want more Living Table L O V E 🌊🫶 in your inbox? Sign up for my Email Newsletter at amymcvay.com
Just a reminder that I am a Certified Peer Counselor and Wellness Recovery Coach. I use my own lived experience of mental health and wellness recovery to walk alongside others in their recovery. I am not a medical Doctor or clinical counselor. I do not attempt to diagnose or prescribe. If you or a loved one needs immediate care please seek out your nearest health care provider or call 911.
Also be aware that anytime we are talking about mental health any number of topics could trigger our emotions. Please take precautions while listening and seek out support if needed.
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Hi Friends and Welcome to Living Table! 🌊
I'm so glad you are here! 🫶
Do you have days when you just feel the need to be more quiet?
I definitely do, and I find it can be harder to accept my invitation to the table where I am. I was reminded this week that I first need to accept my own invitation to the table where I am in order to extend that invitation to others.
Join me today as I share real life examples of what it can be like/feel like for me on days where I am feeling quiet and how I’ve learned to communicate with my support people what I need.
Listen in.
Your presence matters here. <3
With you,
Amy
👉 Next Steps:
> Interested in creating your own customized Wellness Recovery Action
Plan ©? Reach out to me at amymcvay.com
> Subscribe to Living Table Podcast & leave a review :)
> Want more Living Table L O V E 🌊🫶 in your inbox? Sign up for my Email Newsletter at amymcvay.com
Just a reminder that I am a Certified Peer Counselor and Wellness Recovery Coach. I use my own lived experience of mental health and wellness recovery to walk alongside others in their recovery. I am not a medical Doctor or clinical counselor. I do not attempt to diagnose or prescribe. If you or a loved one needs immediate care please seek out your nearest health care provider or call 911.
Also be aware that anytime we are talking about mental health any number of topics could trigger our emotions. Please take precautions while listening and seek out support if needed.
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Hi Friends and Welcome to Living Table! 🌊
I'm so glad you are here! 🫶
Do you sometimes struggle to welcome a slower pace when it comes to your mental health & wellness recovery?
Me too.
In today’s episode I am sharing what my pace tends to look like this time of year and in the season’s to come, and what I do to embrace a slower pace.
Every tiny step matters, friend.
Listen in.
Your presence matters here. <3
With you,
Amy
👉 Next Steps:
> Interested in creating your own customized Wellness Recovery Action Plan? Reach out to me at amymcvay.com
> Subscribe to Living Table Podcast & leave a review :)
> Want more Living Table L O V E 🌊❤️ in your inbox? Sign up for my Email Newsletter at amymcvay.com
Just a reminder that I am a Certified Peer Counselor and Wellness Recovery Coach. I use my own lived experience of mental health and wellness recovery to walk alongside others in their recovery. I am not a medical Doctor or clinical counselor. I do not attempt to diagnose or prescribe. If you or a loved one needs immediate care please seek out your nearest health care provider or call 911.
Also be aware that anytime we are talking about mental health any number of topics could trigger our emotions. Please take precautions while listening and seek out support if needed.
Living Table
Welcome friends to Living Table, a safe space to talk about our mental health and wellness. I am your host Amy McVay. For many years, I longed for a place where I could show up as my authentic self. I lived in silence, feeling invisible. It wasn’t until I risked being vulnerable, that I found a community of peers with similar lived experiences.
I believe having safe spaces to talk about our mental health and wellness is essential to recovering our lives. At Living Table you will hear from a community of peers who understand what it is like to live with mental health challenges, and who daily inspire hope that mental health and wellness recovery is possible for everyone.
If you are done feeling silenced and invisible, are curious about mental health and wellness recovery, and are ready to be surrounded by love and acceptance wherever you are on your wellness journey, you’re in the right place. So grab your emotional support coffee and listen in. This is your Living Table.