SPECIAL EPISODE: Finding the Support You Need

What you may not know about finding support might be seriously hurting you. Whether it’s a trusted friend, or a roomful of strangers, getting out of your bubble of discomfort is essential. You can do this! Among other things, we talked about: The nuance about asking for support … so you get it Suzanne reflects on how her ego kept her from getting help after her daughter’s death How online resources can bring in some unexpectedly fun support What happens after you wallow in your pain? What’s next? Our question fits right in here, because Luna asks, ‘How do I start a tribe?’ We riff on some really good, specific possibilities! Hope you enjoy! Suzanne (& Debi) RESOURCES The Back to Happy Podcast The Acapella App MORE ABOUT DEBI Debi Granger is a true survivor. After nursed two of her children through life-or death experiences, she lost her home in Paradise, California after the worst wildfire in state history. She’s also a working single mom with a disability. Yet, she remains a happy optimist, here to spread joy. She is a retired Dental Assistant with Expanded Function, and lives in the foothills of the Sierras with her fiancé, Chuck. MORE ABOUT SUZANNE Suzanne Falter is a writer, podcaster and essayist whose work has appeared in SELF, O, More, Fitness, New Woman and The New York Times, Tiny Buddha and Elephant Journal. She is the author of multiple self-help titles including How Much Joy Can You Stand? (Ballantine) and  The Extremely Busy Woman’s Guide to Self-Care (Sourcebooks). Suzanne also hosts the Self-Care for Extremely Busy Women podcast where she interviews leading self-care authorities for those who need better self-care.