In this episode, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles dive into mental health, creativity, and resilience with special guest Mary K. Savarese. Mary, an award-winning fiction author, opens up about her journey with anxiety and how writing became a lifeline. Known for her quirky titles like Tigers Love Bubble Baths & Obsession Perfume (who knew!), Mary shares how storytelling has helped her manage anxiety, especially during big life changes like becoming an empty nester. Together, G-Rex, Dirty Skittles, and Mary explore how creativity can be a powerful tool for mental wellness. They each share personal stories of coping with depression and anxiety, along with the tools and strategies that help them stay resilient. About Our Sponsor This month, we’re sponsored by X-Sense Smoke Alarms. Keep your home safe with advanced alarms that connect to your phone. With the code XSENSESD, you can enjoy a 20% discount. Click here to purchase and secure your home today! Key Takeaways: ** Creativity as Therapy: Discover how creative outlets, like writing, can support mental health. ** Navigating Life Transitions: Learn how major changes, like empty nesting, can affect mental wellness and ways to cope. ** Building Resilience: Hear how Mary, G-Rex, and Dirty Skittles have faced anxiety and depression head-on and developed resilience through their journeys. Connect with Mary K. Savarese Website: https://www.maryksavarese.com/ Books: https://www.starwriterstrilogy.com/ Twitter: @maryksavarese Instagram: @maryksavarese Facebook: Mary K. Savarese Author Subscribe, rate, and review us for more inspiring stories! #MentalHealth #CreativeTherapy #Resilience #PodcastLife #MaryKSavarese #HealingThroughCreativity #SelfCare #MentalWellness #MentalHealthPodcast ***************************************************************************If You Need Support, Reach OutIf you or someone you know is facing mental health challenges, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a crisis hotline in your area. Remember, it’s OK not to be OK—talking to someone can make all the difference.United States: Call or Text 988 — 988lifeline.orgCanada: Call or Text 988 — 988.caWorldwide: Find a HelplineMental Health Resources and Tools: The Help HubStay Connected with G-Rex and Dirty SkittlesOfficial Website: goesoninourheads.netFacebook: @shltthatgoesoninourheadsInstagram: @grex_and_dirtyskittlesLinkedIn: G-Rex and Dirty SkittlesJoin Our Newsletter: Sign Up HereMerch Store: goesoninourheads.shopAudio Editing by NJz Audio Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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