Wellness: 2018 National Suicide Prevention Week September 9th-15th & The I’m Listening Podcast

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day which is observed annually during National Suicide Prevention Week. Today is the first day of National Suicide Prevention Week and I started the week by sitting in the car trying my hardest to hold back tears as I listened to the two hour long 2018 I’m Listening Podcast hosted by BJ Shea of KISW in Seattle alongside Dr. Ursula Whiteside of Now Matters Now. The discussion is meant to raise awareness to the suicide epidemic and hopefully lift some of the stigma associated with mental illness.

During the discussion listeners were able to call in and share their stories and several celebrities and healthcare providers voiced their support of raising awareness to the mental health crisis. Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale talked about launch of the #RaiseYourHorns Mental Health Campaign she started following the death of Huntress’s lead singer Jill Janus. Olympian Michael Phelps and singer Alessia Cara were panelists and they both shared their personal struggles with anxiety and depression. Michael Phelps also shared that he uses Talkspace in addition to seeing his therapist and Alessia Cara also talked about the 2017 song by rapper Logic, “1-800-273-8255” (Suicide Prevention Hotline) which she was featured on along with Khalid. 

The entire podcast was relatable, tips on how to cope with anxiety/depression and how to ask for help during your dark times were shared throughout the segment, as well as tips on how to be a good listener to someone struggling with anxiety and depression. Check out the podcast here.

Fashion Trends: Black Drusy at Kendra Scott

Hey Butterflies. Texas fashion designer Kendra Scott designs some of the most beautifully unique pieces of jewelry that I’ve seen in a long time and since I stan the color black and everything Texas, I thought I share my favorite black pieces from Kendra Scott.

Also, check out my list of birthday discounts & freebies for more details on how to save on your next Kendra Scott purchase.

Earrings: Lady Gunmetal Stud Earrings In Black Drusy
Bracelet: Stan Adjustable Chain Bracelet In Black Drusy

Necklace: Leanor Pendant Necklace In Black Drusy
Nail Polish: Black Onyx Nail Lacquer

Visiting Texas: Date Night at Saint Arnold Brewery

This place has been on my “to experience” list for a very long time and I finally made it happen. Saint Arnold Brewery is located near downtown Houston; when we first arrived we kind of just walked around and checked out the place…it’s huge. There’s indoor and outdoor seating, a beer garden, an outdoor big screen for sports fans, outdoor games, a banquet hall for hosting events and of course the brewery tours.

Visiting Texas: iT'Z Family Food & Fun

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Beauty Trends: Whitening Teeth at Home With Smile Brilliant

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Hey Beautiful Butterflies. Prior to trying out Smile Brilliant the only whitening product I used as part of my daily routine was whitening toothpaste. However, in the past I’ve tried whitening strips and a whitening rinse but saw very little results. I’m not really a coffee drinker but I do drink a lot of tea and enjoy an occasional glass of wine and eat berries almost daily. Since most of what we eat and drink has the potential to stain our teeth over time, using a whitening product is a must if you want to look and feel your best when you smile. Currently the #1 dentist recommended teeth whitening method is using custom-fitted whitening trays. Using whitening trays ensure that every angle of every tooth (regardless of whether your teeth are straight or not) receives even and consistent coverage of our professional strength whitening gel. Smile Brilliant offers custom-fitted whitening trays for 70% less and up to 5x faster. The average U.S. dentist charges $500+ for the exact same service.