Podcast Episode 3
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Standing Tall for Mental Health, host Colleen Schuerlein sits down with Deb, Tanis, and their skilled facilitator Michelle Ericksen to explore the transformative world of guided psilocybin therapy. Through raw and heartfelt storytelling, Deb and Tanis share their courageous journeys—unpacking how psilocybin mushrooms helped them revisit, process, and release long-buried trauma. Michelle offers her […]
Your Best Ideas Are Waiting on the Other Side of Silence
There’s a moment most of us know but rarely talk about. You’re sitting somewhere you love — maybe your kitchen table, your back porch at golden hour, the spot in the living room where the light hits just right. And instead of being there, really being there, you’re scrolling. Through someone else’s highlight reel. Through […]
The Hidden Link Between Sleep and Emotional Well-Being
Have you ever noticed how everything feels just a little heavier after a bad night’s sleep? Small things feel bigger. Patience runs thinner. Your thoughts get louder… and not always in a helpful way. It’s not just in your head. Sleep is one of the most overlooked—but powerful—foundations of our emotional and mental well-being. And […]
Move From Overworked to Empowered: 12 Ways to Work Smarter for Your Emotional Health
Let’s start with something most of us feel — but rarely say out loud. Often we are extremely busy, but are not being truly productive. We know that because we’re working longer hours, or things keep getting shoved into the next day’s calendar. When we spend long days working hard but making little meaningful progress, […]
The Strength of Encouragement: Why Words Matter More Than We Think
This is the week of St. Patrick’s Day — when we see shamrocks everywhere, hear about luck, and maybe enjoy a few lighthearted traditions. But beneath the green decorations and festive spirit is something deeper: the idea of blessing, goodwill, and lifting one another up. And that’s something worth celebrating any time of year. At […]
The Power of Personal Downtime
Why Stepping Away Is One of the Wisest Things You Can Do Let’s talk about something many of us struggle with: Slowing down without feeling like we’re falling behind. We live in a culture that praises full calendars, constant notifications, and always having “just one more thing” to handle. Being busy can feel productive. It […]
Love, Life & the Moments That Matter Most
Valentine’s Day has a way of bringing things to the surface. For some, it’s sweet and meaningful. For others, it can feel awkward, lonely or make them feel like rolling their eyes. And for many, it’s simply another reminder of what life looks like right now—whether that’s full, complicated, quiet, or somewhere in between. Wherever […]
How to Get Back on Track Without Starting Over
By the time February arrives, many of us notice a subtle shift. The energy of a new year fades. The routines we hoped to start don’t quite stick. And that quiet sense of optimism gets replaced by feeling a little discouraged, out of rhythm, or just… not quite ourselves. You might hear thoughts like: “I […]
The Emotional Freedom That Comes From Being Real
We all do it. We soften our opinions. We say “yes” when we mean “not today.” We smile through discomfort and tell people we’re “fine.” Not because we’re dishonest—but because we’re human. Somewhere along the way, many of us learned that being liked felt safer than being real. That fitting in mattered more than standing […]
How a Life Vision Supports Your Mental Health (And Tips to Make Creating Your Vision Easy)
There’s something quietly powerful about having a vision for your life. Not a rigid plan. Not a perfectly mapped-out future. And definitely not a checklist of things you should want. A vision is about what you would love. And when life feels overwhelming—or simply too fast—it’s often the first thing we lose touch with. At […]