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Elsie Featured in Anti-Stigma Campaign

community, depression, healthcare, identity, mental health

Elsie recently added her voice to McLean Hospital’s Deconstructing Stigma campaign. This series of larger-than-life photographs and interviews features people from all corners of the globe who have been touched by mental illness. From navigating healthcare systems to changing attitudes about mental health, each participant provides a unique perspective on the complexities of living with a psychiatric disorder. Through their stories, we see a bold challenge to the misconceptions that surround mental illness.

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Elsie’s Leader Voices Podcast Episode

growth, identity, mental health, modelling, recent

Could depression actually be an asset in your leadership? Elsie Ramsey, founder of Bigger than Depression, argues that it can. On this episode of Elsie’s Leader Voices Podcast, she discusses how her experience with depression has helped her succeed in the workplace and build lasting relationships. Joining her is comedian Tristan Bowling who shares his own journey with depression and anxiety. Together, they offer profound insights on how to lead through mental health challenges. If you’re ready to gain a new perspective on depression, anxiety, and leadership, don’t miss this episode!

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Passing

depression, identity, interaction, recent

I’ve often wished with the purest sincerity that I could be more open about my moods. What would the benefit of such transparency be to me personally? I don’t really know. It’s not that I want sympathy but I would like to feel a mutual understanding exists between me and the world. Realizing my dream of cultural acceptance, or at least understanding, requires others to join me. A great many others.

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Spiritual Treasures

identity, recent

Does the rainbow we celebrate on Easter hold a spiritual significance that even children can grasp? Join me on a journey of personal revelation as I reflect on my own evolution with this sacred day. From the excitement of dressing up for church as a young girl to finding solace and meaning in the footprints of Christ, I explore the depths of my own salvation story. And as I share my journey with you, let us discover together the treasure represented by Easter’s rainbow – the promise of hope and the abiding presence of a loving God.

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What Does Radical Self Love Mean?

growth, identity, shared stories

Do you ever wonder what makes you righteous? Is it the clothes you wear or the restaurants you used to frequent? In a world where we constantly seek validation and justification for our existence, this question deserves serious reflection. And in times of crisis, we dig our heels in even further. But beyond our physical bodies, there lies a stubborn flicker of magic – our spirit. The one that God lit on the day we were born. Want to delve deeper into the concept of radical self-love and the role it plays in our lives? Keep reading.

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