If you think vulnerability makes you weak, youâve been lied to. Amy Ashcraft used to hide her strugglesâuntil they nearly ended her. Now? Sheâs 7 years sober, leading with honesty, and proving that healing starts where pretending ends. Because real strength? It doesnât scream. It opens up.
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n this raw and powerful episode, Amy Ashcraft shares how being vulnerable saved her lifeâand how it can save yours, too.
From standout athlete to social worker, from mental health burnout to addiction, Amy opens up about her lowest lows and how she climbed back out. She reveals the difference between coping and numbing, why therapy isn't taboo, and how learning to speak her truth transformed her relationships, her career, and her mindset.
This episode is a masterclass in self-awareness and emotional intelligence for young adults trying to navigate high-pressure friendships, toxic partners, and the silent battles they carry. If youâve ever felt like you have to hold it all in or fake being okayâthis episode is for you.
đ Youâll walk away with real tools to manage hard emotions, set boundaries that protect your peace, and finally stop pretending you're fine.
Donât skip this one. The cost of not listening might be staying stuck in silence one day longer than you need to. đ§ Tune into this episode of Mental âyour future self will thank you.
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