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👉 Your Time and Space to Heal in Community ❤️🩹 **TOP 5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST** ⏰ Do you struggle to prioritize TIME for yourself to heal? 🤝 Are you longing for CONNECTION with others who “get it”? 🗣️ Do you desire SAFE SPACES to have deep meaningful conversations without fear of judgement? 😵💫 Are you tired of spiraling into shame and isolation instead of moving towards what NOURISHES you? If any of this sounds like you, can we be friends??!! Self-Care for Mental Health is your time and space to heal in community. 🫶 Hi friend, I’m Amy – a table enthusiast who loves sunshine ☀️, coffee ☕️, and creating spaces where people feel safe to talk about their mental health and wellness. ❤️🩹🌊 I am a Certified Peer Specialist and Self-Care Coach who has seen first hand how important it is when we learn how to love ourselves right where we need to be on our way to where we want to go. I spent years longing to connect with others in deep meaningful ways but too often I was stuck in cycles of shame, not prioritizing my own self-care. I lived in silence, feeling invisible. It wasn’t until I risked being vulnerable and sharing what I was living with, that I found a community of peers with similar lived experiences where I could heal authentically. I believe having safe spaces to talk about our mental health and wellness is essential to recovering our lives. Self-Care for Mental Health is a safe space where 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 not making your own self-care a priority, tired of slipping into shame cycles leading to isolation, and are curious about having a safe space where you can connect with others in a non-judgmental environment, you’re in the right place. Get ready to be surrounded by love and acceptance wherever you are on your wellness journey. Your presence matters here! Reheat your emotional support coffee and join me at the table ☕️ With you, Amy LEARN -＞ CONNECT -＞ COMMUNITY -＞ www.amymcvay.com
Episodes
20 hours ago
20 hours ago
Welcome to Self-Care for Mental Health 🌊
I'm so glad you are here! 🫶
Hi friend,
Feeling anxious? 🫤 You are not alone.
Anxiety can be a very debilitating feeling and so often in the moment we just don’t know what to do with ourselves.
Is there something we can do when we are feeling this emotion instead of letting it take the keys and drive our day??
The answer is YES!
This nervous/anxious energy is looking for somewhere to go and needs us to stand in our authority as someone with experience, and give it some direction.
In this episode I am sharing one simple self-care practice that you can do today to help regulate your emotions.
Listen in.
Your presence matters here. <3
With you,
Amy
👉 Next Steps:
> Create your own Self-Care Map 🗺️ 🫶 when you sign up for a Summer Self-Care Session with me, your very own Self-Care Buddy!! I have limited spots available. I’d love to support you on your wellness journey. Email me at hello@amymcvay.com to secure your spot!
> Subscribe to Self Care for Mental Health & leave a review :) 🤩📝
> Become a Self-Care for Mental Health insider!! Think of it as a little TLC for your inbox 📥 ❤️ Sign up for my newsletter to stay connected with our community @ amymcvay.com.
Just a reminder, I am a Certified Peer Specialist and Self-Care Coach. I share from my own lived experience of 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 our mental health, any number of topics could trigger our emotions. Please take precautions while listening and seek out support if needed.
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Welcome to Self-Care for Mental Health 🌊
I'm so glad you are here! 🫶
Hi friend,
Have you been experiencing overwhelming emotions lately that feel like a tidal wave coming to wipe you out? I see you. I know right where you are. 🛟
I used to live in fear of my emotions like they were the enemy, instead of embracing them as my friend. They were never surfacing to destroy me, instead they were serving as a signal alerting me of something I needed to pay attention to. An area in my life that needed my care.
Self-Care begins with courage. Taking care of ourselves in the ways we need to in order to recover our wellness is courageous. We can learn to face our fears and take brave action in the face of them.
Today I am sharing 3 action steps you can take to choose courage over fear when it comes to practicing self-care.
Listen in.
Your presence matters here. <3
With you,
Amy
👉 Next Steps:
> Need a safe person to talk to about your mental health & wellness? Reach out to me on my website @ amymcvay.com. I'd love to connect with you. 🫶
> Subscribe to Self Care for Mental Health & leave a review :) 🤩📝
> Sign up for my newsletter to stay connected with me @ amymcvay.com. Think of it as a little TLC for your inbox 📥 ❤️
Just a reminder, I am a Certified Peer Specialist and Self-Care Coach. I share from my own lived experience of 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 our mental health, any number of topics could trigger our emotions. Please take precautions while listening and seek out support if needed.
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Welcome to Self-Care for Mental Health 🌊
I'm so glad you are here! 🫶
*Disclaimer: There is mention of suicide in this episode. Please take precautions while listening and seek out support if needed.
Hi friend,
Do you find yourself dreading the “How are you” question? 🙋🏻♀️
For me it can often feel like there is pressure and an expectation to say “I’m good” or “I’m fine”, even though that may not be the case. 🫤
The season of Spring can be one of the hardest times for those of us who struggle with our mental health and wellness. ❤️🩹
Contrary to what society makes it out to be, the highest rates of suicide around the world happen in the Spring not Winter. 💔
In today’s episode, I will be sharing about the importance of self-reflection, checking in with ourselves and those around us, and growing in awareness of how we are seasonally affected so we can move towards connection and what nourishes us, instead of isolation.
Listen in.
Your presence matters here. <3
With you,
Amy
👉 Next Steps:
> Need a safe person to talk to about your mental health & wellness? Reach out to me on my website @ amymcvay.com. I'd love to connect with you. 🫶
> Subscribe to Self Care for Mental Health & leave a review :) 🤩📝
> Sign up for my newsletter to stay connected with me @ amymcvay.com. Think of it as a little TLC for your inbox 📥 ❤️
Just a reminder, I am a Certified Peer Specialist and Self-Care Coach. I share from my own lived experience of 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 our mental health, any number of topics could trigger our emotions. Please take precautions while listening and seek out support if needed.
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Welcome to Self-Care for Mental Health 🌊
I'm so glad you are here! 🫶
Hi friend,
Do you find yourself having thoughts like…
“There must be something wrong with me.”
“I’ll never be enough.”
“I feel so different. So other.”
When you have a thought like this, do you share it with a trusted someone or do you tend to hide what you are thinking and how it is making you feel?
What if I told you there is nothing wrong with you, that you are enough right now wherever you are, and feeling different or other is actually a sign that you are being authentic?
This is just an example of what a safe community can be for our mental health. A loving peer can offer a different perspective than how the thoughts sound in our head.
Moving out of isolation and into a safe community silences the stigma that keeps us disconnected.
Listen in.
Your presence matters here. <3
With you,
Amy
👉 Next Steps:
> Sign up for my newsletter @ amymcvay.com
> Need support for your mental health & wellness? Find out more on my website @ amymcvay.com
> SILENCE THE STIGMA when you subscribe to Self Care for Mental Health & leave me a review :)
Just a reminder, I am a Certified Peer Specialist and Self-Care Coach. I share from my own lived experience of 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 our mental health, any number of topics could trigger our emotions. Please take precautions while listening and seek out support if needed.
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Welcome to Self-Care for Mental Health 🌊
I'm so glad you are here! 🫶
Hi friend,
Do you find yourself wanting to check out? Are you staring into space instead of being able to focus on what is right in front of you?
It can feel very scary and unsettling when we don’t feel like ourselves. It is important to be gentle and kind as we acknowledge what is going on and remind ourselves this is just a place we are passing through.
Today’s episode is an invitation to pull up a chair and sit with yourself as I share from my own experience of not feeling like myself and steps I took to care for myself.
Listen in.
Your presence matters here. <3
With you,
Amy
👉 Next Steps:
> Need support for your mental health & wellness? Find out more on my website at amymcvay.com
> Subscribe to Self Care for Mental Health & leave a review :)
Just a reminder, I am a Certified Peer Specialist and Self-Care Coach. I share from my own lived experience of 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 our mental health, any number of topics could trigger our emotions. Please take precautions while listening and seek out support if needed.
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Hey friend 👋
I'm so glad you are here! 🫶
Are you in a busy season but find it hard to focus on what is right in front of you?
Has your body been giving you signs and signals that you just need to rest?
In today’s episode, I am sharing about my recent need for a mental health break and how I navigated my way towards things that nourish me.
Listen in.
Your presence matters here. <3
With you,
Amy
👉 Next Steps:
> Need support for your mental health & wellness? Find out more on my website at amymcvay.com
> Subscribe to Self Care for Mental Health & leave a review :)
Just a reminder, I am a Certified Peer Specialist and Self-Care Coach. I share from my own lived experience of 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 our mental health, any number of topics could trigger our emotions. Please take precautions while listening and seek out support if needed.
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Welcome to Living Table! 🌊
I'm so glad you are here! 🫶
Hi Friend,
Do you wake up feeling tired, unmotivated, and like you have no time for yourself to breathe before the day's activities begin?
Taking space for ourselves in the morning and throughout our day is so important for maintaining our mental health & wellness.
Today I am sharing one simple practice that I have been including in my day that is helping me to breathe, feel more grounded, and move toward wellness.
Listen in.
Your presence matters here. <3
With you,
Amy
👉 Next Steps:
> Need support for your mental health & wellness? Find out more about peer to 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.
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.