9. Why writing your mental health story can be life-saving

Ever felt like your story wasn’t worth telling, only to realise it might save someone else?

This episode is raw, real, and a little bit terrifying in the best way. I read the article I wrote for Mamma Mia. The one that covers everything from hospital stays to misdiagnoses, suicide notes to ADHD meds, and the chaos that comes with being a woman trying to keep it all together. If you’ve ever felt like you were quietly falling apart while the world clapped for your highlight reel, this one’s for you.

You'll hear what it was like to write and publish one of the most vulnerable pieces of my life, why I had to ask AI for help (because ADHD brain + word limits = chaos), and how sponsoring a local Motherland event led to a surprise podcast invitation while I was doing errands in Kmart. 

This episode isn't just about writing. It's about reclaiming your story, your struggle, and your strength, even when your voice shakes.

If you’ve ever doubted your story matters, this episode will change that. Because sometimes writing it down is the most powerful thing we can do.

If you’ve felt the shift from silence to speaking, or if you’ve got a story you’re still scared to share, come tell me about it over on Instagram @sheshonestlymental

I’d love to know what part of this episode hit home for you.

In this episode we cover:

• Corrina introduces her writing journey and shares how Heidi Anderson inspired her
• She reads her article from Mamma Mia, including trigger warnings for suicide, miscarriage, mental health
• Diagnosis of PTSD, depression, and later ADHD
• The impact of parenting, business pressure and feeling like a failure
• Using AI to structure her writing because traditional English never worked for her
• The process of being published in both Daily Mail and Mamma Mia
• Receiving unexpected praise and reflections from old school connections
• A behind-the-scenes look at pitching herself for guest podcast spots
• Sharing how PR and personal storytelling is helping save lives

• Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM)
• Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental
• sheshonestlymental.com.au
• The Messy Middle – free community for offloading
• The Chaos Letters – sign up for raw mental health reflections
• Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab
• Lifeline: 13 11 14
• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636