Welcome to the Semicolon Podcast! This podcast was created to have a safe place to discuss mental health. As we all know mental illness have a negative stigma attached to it and it's time to end that stigma. My goal of this podcast is to share my struggles and experience battling anxiety and depression and to hopefully help and inspire others along the way. If you are someone, or know someone that is struggling with a mental illness then this podcast is for you.
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It is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month! I pray that everyone are healing from the things they don't talk about. LET'S END THE STIGMA! Suicide is PREVENTABLE. Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK Please leave a rating and review :-) Connect with me on social media! IG: thesemicolonpodcast…
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EP 21. 28 Reasons Why I Love YOU
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The relationship with yourself is the most important relationship you will ever have. If someone was to ask you to name some reasons why you love yourself, what would you say? Could you name as many as your age? Join in on the challenge! Elissa, thank you for this challenge :-) "If you have the ability to love, love yourself first." Please leave a …
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EP 20. My Suicide Attempt - 1 Year Later
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In episode 20, I share how life has been since my suicide attempt 1 year ago. I began my healing journey on July 7, 2019. Within this past year, I have learned to love myself, create my own happiness from within, be alone, and mend relationships. To assist with my healing journey, I prayed more, read more books, meditated, and spent more time with …
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EP 19. Why Forgiveness is Important
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Forgiveness brings you healing. In episode 19, Ashley discuss why forgiveness is important for your mental health. Do you find yourself being bitter, negative or toxic? Do you know for a fact you have anger and resentment harboring in your heart? If so, then this episode is for you! Learn to forgive yourself then others so that you may have peace. …
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As Mental Health Awareness month comes to an end we should be aware of our mental health daily. Ashley share some ways she has improved her mental health. Protect your mental health. Please leave a rating and review :-) Connect with me on social media! IG: thesemicolonpodcast
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EP 17. Bathing in Self Love - Creating a Love Bath
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In this episode I share how I created my love bath. What is a love bath? A love bath is a great ritual for bringing love into your life and strengthening your ability to love and be loved. This bath will fortify your heart chakra and increase your attractiveness. Enjoy the recipe! Please leave a rating and review :-) Connect with me on social media…
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EP 16. Providers Need Therapy Too w/ Jemia
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Ashley was joined by License Clinical Social Worker Jemia Warner! In this episode Jemia and Ashley discussed how childhood trauma presents as adult anxiety and that providers need therapy too! Jemia shares experiences with having panic attacks and engaging in therapy. Many experiences and laughs were shared in this episode while being sensitive to …
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In today’s episode we are remembering the lives that left too soon and unexpectedly. Life is to short! If tomorrow wasn’t promised, how would you spend today? Be sure to enjoy life, smile and keep going! Please leave a rating and review :-) Connect with me on social media! IG: thesemicolonpodcast
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EP 14. Let’s Talk It Out with Alec!
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Ashley was joined by none other than the host of the Let’s Talk It Out Podcast! Alec aka Trey Bizzy shares the development of the Let’s Talk It Out Podcast which is an award winning podcast! He shares with the listeners his struggle with anxiety and how he has coped with that condition. Alec also shares three ways to help fight anxiety and depressi…
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EP 13. Letting Go of 2019!
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To the people that have been following my journey, you all know that this was a rough year for me. My focus words for the new year are LETTING GO. In episode 13 I talk about manifesting, forgiveness, putting yourself first in 2020. I pray 2020 is one of the best year for us all! Thank you all for being on this journey with me. Please leave a rating…
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EP 12. I Am Not My Mental Illness
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Ashley was joined by a good friend by the name of Darvon Fultz. Darvon and Ashley have a conversation about what’s it like to be hospitalized at a mental health facility. They both discuss being diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety and Depression. They also touch on a topic many steer away from which is prescription medication. Lastly Darvon shares w…
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EP 11. A Letter to My Inner Child
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Does your inner child needs some healing? Are you still acting out (as an adult) the pain suffered by your inner child? Have wounded parts of yourself contributed to or carried over to situations in your adult life? If so then this episode is for you! A way to connect to your inner child is by writing a letter. In this episode, I talk a little abou…
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EP 10. MALES in MENTAL HEALTH
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Ashley was joined by Counselor/Mentor Jarvis "JB" to have a conversation about the clinical work he does in regards to mental health. JB has been doing clinical work for 5 years now and he works with males between the ages of 11 to 15 years old. JB creates a safe place for youth, specifically boys, to be open and to share their struggles with menta…
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We all know there is power in words. In episode 9 I discuss the power of positive affirmations. Speaking positive affirmations over your life is a form of self care and self love. Are you all still here on this journey with me? Connect with me on social media to let me know what topics you will like to hear. IG: Ashley_Simmone / Follow the Semicolo…
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EP 8. Journey to Self Love
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"It's not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and make your happiness a priority. It's NECESSARY." Like I mentioned I am on a healing journey. This journey includes self love. Join me as I discuss what self love is and some things you can do to jumpstart your self love journey. Book recommendation: The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman …
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EP 7. Tell Your Love Ones You LOVE Them
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This past week love has been heavy on my heart. In Episode 7, I encourage you all to take the time to tell the people closest to you that you love them. I also discuss warning signs of suicide.
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EP 6. Healing is About Making Peace w/ Your Trauma and Pain
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In Episode 6, I welcome Prestin! In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, Prestin bravely share his struggle with suicidal ideation and his suicide attempt. Prestin talks about his healing journey, what he does for self-care and gives advice to those that are struggling with suicidal ideation.
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EP 5. Ending the Pain, Meant Wanting to End My Life
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It is National Suicide Prevention Month! According to the AFSP suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US. In Episode 5 I talk about my suicidal ideation and attempt. Suicide is preventable and if you know someone at risk please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-TALK.
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EP 4. How Different Traumatic Events Can Cause PTSD
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For some people, talking about traumatic events can mean reliving that trauma. In Episode 4, join my cousin Chrissy and I as she bravely share the many traumatic events that lead to her being diagnosed with PTSD. It’s not an easy topic to discuss. However, Chrissy shares many symptoms and how therapy has worked for her. Subscribe and connect with m…
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EP 3. How Trauma Contributes to Depression and Anxiety
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In Episode 3 I am joined by my amazing friend Emily! We will dive a little bit deeper into trauma, depression and anxiety. Emily will share her story and how trauma has contributed to her depression and anxiety. We will also share symptoms, warning signs and a few things you can do to start your healing journey. Subscribe and please connect with me…
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EP 2. My Trauma - You Can Come Back From Anything
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In Episode 2 of the Semicolon Podcast, I will share with you my story and my trauma. In this episode I get very real and personal with you all. By sharing my story I hope to let someone know that they are not alone. Not two people share the exact same story but we all share similar experiences.Subscribe and please connect with me on social media. F…
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In this episode I will discuss my motivation for creating this podcast and a little background information about myself.Subscribe and please connect with me on social media. Facebook: Ashley Simmone / Instagram Ashley_Simmone
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Welcome to the Semicolon Podcast! In this mini trailer I let you know what you can expect from this podcast. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes!
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