Along the Gravel Road Podcast
Welcome to the Along the Gravel Road Podcast where we’re changing the conversation around mental health. As a You Aren’t Alone Project non-profit initiative, the goal of the podcast is to provide a safe platform for people to share their stories and give others a sense of hope and connection.
With guests ranging from individuals who are open and willing to share their own mental health journeys to mental health professionals to share expertise and advice.
Trigger warning: Some topics discussed in these episodes may be difficult for listeners to hear. If you are feeling triggered by a topic, we encourage you to listen when you are in a better space, or with someone you trust.
Unless otherwise stated, topics discussed are based on personal experiences, not professional advice, and should not be considered an alternative to seeking support from a mental health professional when needed. Additional resources will be provided in the show notes of each episode.
Along the Gravel Road Podcast
My Journey Through Healing My Inner Child with J Rees
In this episode, J Rees takes us with them on a thoughtful and insightful journey as they explore the real-life implications of mental illness, anxiety, isolation, and addiction that coincide with a gift of tortured brilliance, higher creativity, empathy, and a longing for connection in an unfeeling world. Listen as they share how they've broken cycles, healed their inner child, and continue to create intentional spaces that nurture--and the "healing hacks" that they've taken with them along the way. This episode aims to leave you with hope (for the future), ease (for the now), and inspiration (for the unknown in between).
Make sure to stick with us to the end for an original performance of "Something to Hold You" by J Rees. (listen on Spotify or Youtube)
J Rees is the queer swamp bard, here to sing the stories. The non-binary mage hails from the crossroads of Hammond, Louisiana, and is a proud vocal advocate for those living with mental illness. Diagnosed at an early age, the bard is no stranger to the intense reality of an unwell mind. This imaginative force of nature is a professional musician, writer, and artist with over a decade of performance experience under their belt, Utilizing the power of the creative process to alchemize their lived reality of mental illness, they hope to inspire others to embrace the unbound potential of creativity as a tool for the healing journey.
Learn more at www.swampbard.com
youtube @swampbard
instagram @swamp.bard
Follow along at instagram.com/youarentaloneproject or learn more at youarentaloneproject.com.
