In this episode, Sophia sits down with Stephanie Aycock who after struggling for most of her life with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideology, addiction, co-dependency, and a difficult upbringing, has taken all of that poison and turned it into medicine. Today, through the resources and guides she and her partners provide on theselfcarebitches.com, she is helping others to overcome all of these issues and more.

“Once you realize so many people have that same negative thought and it’s out in the open, it’s not as powerful.” Bringing the dark thoughts out into the light is PARAMOUNT to finding happiness and healing! Our guest Stephanie Michelle Aycock experienced extreme despair, and today she bravely shares her raw story with suicide. She has made it her mission to spread awareness around suicide prevention through her filmmaking, writing, speaking, and transformational coaching. Listen in for Stephanie’s scientifically informed and spiritually enlightened recipe for overcoming negativity and living in abundance! Highlights: [05:28] Stephanie’s experience with suicide. [08:57] How Stephanie talked herself off the ledge using healthy self-talk. [14:21] Who are the “Self Care Bitches” and what medicine are they sharing with the world? [19:01] How a thorough understanding of brain chemistry can help your mental health. [24:42] Stephanie’s insights on recognizing the useless and potentially harmful mental chatter. [28:29] Why speaking about negative thoughts and suicidality are important to healing the planet. [32:19] How a comprehensive healing regimen served Stephanie in the darkest times. [35:10] The importance of not making yourself or your thoughts “wrong”. [39:01] Why listening deeply to your body will impact your mental health.