1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode, I focus on dealing with mental illness in times of crisis as a creator and how to write more authentic mentally ill characters. I talk about my own mental health challenges and those of a character in my novel in progress. There are some mentions of suicidal ideation and medical neglect in this episode. Please take care of yourselves. Links: The Red Hand Files- Nick Cave's Newsletter (it's amazing and I encourage you to sign up!) Lighthouse Writer's Workshop Remote Youth Writing Classes -I'm teaching a ton of workshops this week and next The Book Project-&amp;nbsp; A competitive two year writing program at Lighthouse Writer's Workshop Brene Brown and the differences between shame and guilt Complex PTSD From Suriviving to Thriving by Pete Walker Midsommar, 2019&amp;nbsp; This is a horror film / thriller and the trailer contains gore Unlocking the Magic edited by Vivian Caethe More info on the Sensitivity Reader Podcast and Inqueery, LLC. sensitivity reading services: Website: www.sensitivityreader.com Email: sensitivityreader@gmail.com Social Media: Facebook and Twitter Audio editing and music arranged by Cara Tucker https://caratucker.com/ Logo design by Leonard Pollard, commissions open: leonard.pollard@colorado.edu Shout out to Nikita Burks-Hale, M.Ed. at Journeygurlmagic.com for all of her support in getting this podcast off the ground. Nikita is a journeycoach and podcast launch specialist The Sensitivity Reader Podcast http://www.sensitivityreader.com/podcast <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/13923779/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/69493712