Thriving from Within: Mental Health and Becoming Your Best Self

In this episode of “Healthy mind, Health Life”, the host welcomes Carolyn Sophia Skoron, a passionate advocate for mental health and suicide prevention. Carolyn shares her personal journey of overcoming mental health struggles and adversity, which she detailed in her first book, “Unbreakable”.

Carolyn discusses her experiences with anxiety and depression, which began in her childhood and continued into her college years. A life-threatening car accident during her senior year of college inspired her to write “Unbreakable” and use her voice to share her story.

She also talks about her non-verbal learning disability, which she discovered in high school. This learning disability, characterized by high verbal skills but struggles with some conceptual skills, contributed to her mental health challenges. However, Carolyn eventually saw this as a strength, as it made her more creative and helped her write her book.

As a public speaker, Carolyn finds it rewarding to share her story with kids, instilling hope and resilience in them. She emphasizes the importance of having a support system and open communication in managing mental health. She also shares her coping strategies, which include writing down her feelings and staying active.

Carolyn encourages those struggling with similar issues to acknowledge their need for help and to be open and honest in therapy. She stresses the importance of knowing that they are not alone and that many people are struggling with similar issues.

Carolyn plans to continue her advocacy for mental health and suicide prevention by speaking and getting involved in more mental health organizations. She believes that it’s crucial to have open conversations about mental health to reduce stigma and build more connections.

In her final message, Carolyn encourages listeners to learn how to let go, despite how difficult it may be. She emphasizes that everyone can drive from within and become their best selves, despite the challenges they may face.