From Darkness to Advocacy | Episode 39 | Vee Carlson

In Episode 39 of the Just for Today Podcast, we sit down with Vee Carlson — a trainer, Pilates instructor, and mental health advocate — as she courageously shares her journey through depression, postpartum depression, isolation, and healing.

Vee opens up about moving to Alaska during her husband’s military deployment, navigating pregnancy far from family and support, and experiencing some of the darkest moments of her life, including a suicide attempt. Through honesty and vulnerability, she shares what helped her begin finding hope again.

She credits her husband’s training working with veterans, the importance of finding the right therapist (even when it takes multiple tries), staying active, and learning how to ask for support as key parts of her healing journey. Today, Vee uses her experience to help others through fitness, movement, and advocacy — reminding people they are never alone in their struggles.

This episode is a powerful conversation about motherhood, mental health, resilience, and the reality that healing is not linear.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please know help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support 24/7 in the United States.

You are not alone.

Guest: Vee Carlson Instagram: @veecarls

Sponsored by Aspire Counseling Services www.aspirecounselingservice.com Help available 24/7 1-888-585-7373 Instagram: @aspire_counseling_services

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