I’m joined today by Loren Audie – a poet, speaker, writer and spiritual teacher who looks to help those affected by severe mental illness, whether it be their own or that of a loved one.

As a young child, Loren became acutely aware of the fear she had of when her mother became ‘unwell’ – this could present in a number of ways and would start at any moment without rhyme or reason, causing confusion and uncertainty for her.

While trying to navigate the reasons and impacts of what was going on around her, the family were also struggling with the effects of caring for a loved one with bipolar disorder but seemingly unable to guide Loren mentally and emotionally through what were incredibly distressing times – leading to instances of suicidal ideation, self-harm, abusive relationships and a long journey through therapy and beyond.

Having spent years working on her own wellbeing while raising her daughter, studying and carving a path forward for herself, Loren now uses creativity, faith and a voice of experience to engage with others who are struggling in order to provide calm, support and the hope that things can look brighter than they may appear.

Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Check out Loren’s work on the links below:

(1) Facebook

Instagram

Loren | Speaker (@lorenaudrie) | TikTok