Courage is the choice to act even when we feel afraid. It forces us to confront fear, shame, and stigma—and to feel our own strength. This hour-long show is about how accessing our own courage also supports our mental health and well-being, exploring the experience of living with mental illness—such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and borderline personality disorder—as a kind of “courage boot camp.” We also discuss how culturally-imposed silence can enforce shame and make accessing our courage much more difficult. Safe Space Radio combines compelling storytelling with practical expert guidance to give you the tools you need to start finding your own courage.

Tips & Strategies for Accessing Your Courage (PDF)

Listen to Stories From the Episode

Safe Space Radio · Profiles in Mental Health and Courage

Resources

From Our Guests

The Inside Story
Neil Mckenty
Thinking in Pictures: My life with Autism
Temple Grandin
Black Bear Support Services
Laura Catevenis
A Tale of Mental Illness—From the Inside
Elyn Saks—TED Talk
The Center Cannot Hold
Elyn Saks
The Power of Vulnerability
Brene Brown—TED Talk
Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance
Jeff Dill
Black Mental Health Advocacy & Research Lab at The University of Massachusetts
Dr. Tahirah Abdullah
The Color of My Mind
Dior Vargas

Helpful Organizations

We’d love to hear from you! If you have a story about mental health or mental illness—or a comment for one of our guests—please leave us a voicemail at 617-600-8419.

Tips & Strategies for Accessing Your Courage (PDF)

Listen to Stories From the Episode

Resources

From Our Guests

Further Reading & Listening

Helpful Organizations