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WRITER, and
mental health
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“It’s Amanda’s empathy that has been so impactful for me. Her own experiences with loss, abuse, trauma, anxiety and depression make her uniquely equipped to connect with others in so many deep and needed ways.”

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After having a suicidal crisis as a college sophomore and receiving a mental illness diagnosis during grad school, she combines her lived experience with her counseling degree and dynamic storytelling abilities to normalize there are things we can all do to help support one another with everything from stress to a mental health condition, as well as help end suicide.

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It’s something we all have, and it’s something we all need to take care of. Hear Amanda’s story of being diagnosed with a mental health condition and how it changed everything — especially how she was treated by the world around her.

MENTAL HEALTH

As a college sophomore, Amanda dealt with severe depression and harrowing thoughts of suicide. Hear how a simple check-in from a girl who lived down the hall saved her life, and how connection is the most powerful force in the world.

SUICIDE PREVENTION

From dealing with mental health turbulence to domestic violence, self-worth is not a thing Amanda has always had. Hear what she’s learned from her journey of “starting from scratch” and how to finally buy into your own self-worth, no matter what.

SELF-WORTH

  • "You inspired me to make an appointment with my therapist. You made me remember that just because you go through periods where you are all set doesn’t mean you won’t go through other periods when you need extra assistance."

  • "What I took away is that having a mental illness does not have to ruin your life.  I loved her enthusiasm and frankness, and how she communicated that something so difficult doesn’t mean you have to give up who you are.”

    JMU Nursing Student

  • "You reminded me that it’s okay to be broken and talk about it instead of putting up that 'I’m fine!' front."

    WOFFORD COLLEGE STUDENT

  • "I love how open you are! It helped me be more honest with my HUSBAND about how my depression affects me."

    INSTAGRAM FOLLOWER

  • "Your authenticity shined through every time you gave advice and answered a question. Thank you for showing what success can look like despite the challenges and limitations life may bring."

    Commerce Club Panel Attendee

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AMANDA IN ACTION

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