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.

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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

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The devastating California wildfires have left countless families in need. If you’re looking for ways to make a difference, we’ve compiled some resources below. Whether you can give money and supplies or share this information, every action counts.

If You Know of a Resource That Is Not Listed

• LA Fires Community Resource Hub: Find or share additional resources to help those impacted.
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Monetary Donations

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Supplies Donations

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Verified GoFundMe Campaigns

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Your support, big or small, can help relieve those in need. Thank you for making a difference! 💛

 

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If You Need Support, Reach Out

If 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.org
• Canada: Call or Text 988 — 988.ca
• Worldwide: Find a Helpline
• Mental Health Resources and Tools: The Help Hub

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