May might be Mental Health Awareness month, but being aware of each other’s journeys and stories year-round lifts the whole printing industry up. Amanda Delaney, a regional sales manager at Logomark, joins the May episode of Threads of Change to discuss mental health and the positive impact sharing your changing story can have on others.

The primary focus of this month’s discussion is on mental health, with Amanda detailing how she has openly shared her struggles with addiction, loss, and anxiety, and the impact this openness has had on herself and others. The conversation delves into the importance of normalizing mental health discussions, the misconceptions people have about stigmatized conditions, and the evolving nature of personal stories. Amanda provides insightful advice on the significance of sharing one’s story, the empowering aspects of therapy, and the necessity of acknowledging the journey while understanding that past stories don’t have to define one’s present identity.

Amanda Delaney – Threads of Change Episode Time Stamps

04:45 – Mental Health Journey Begins

07:21 – The Importance of Sharing Stories

11:19 – Challenges and Stigma in Mental Health

17:50 – Evolving Beyond Your Past and the Power of Current Stories

21:30 – The Struggle with Public Perception

27:26 – Liberation from Self-Judgment

30:22 – The Importance of Positive Actions