Barriers to Breakthroughs

037. Coping from Trauma and Understanding Your Mental Health Diagnosis with Miranda Bacon

January 26, 2022
037. Coping from Trauma and Understanding Your Mental Health Diagnosis with Miranda Bacon
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Barriers to Breakthroughs
037. Coping from Trauma and Understanding Your Mental Health Diagnosis with Miranda Bacon
Jan 26, 2022

Today's is with Miranda Bacon, former D1 Swimmer from the University of New Hampshire where she was a 9-Time All-America East recipient, a 2-Time inductee into the National College Athlete Honors Society, and she supported her team to 3 America East Championships out of her 4 years!

Miranda talks about her mental health journey from noticing her mood shift in high school, being sexually assaulted during her spring break freshman year as well as being diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and PTSD.  Miranda gives us a glimpse into her mind and everything she has learned along the way with taking care of her mental health!  

Other topics include;

  • Her panic attack experiences
  • How she felt about her diagnosis
  • Advice about going to therapy + getting the help you need

Trigger Warning: Topics of sexual assault and trauma are talked about in this episode so if that is triggering for you, please do not listen to this episode!

Links

Connect with Miranda on Instagram: @mirbacon

Let's Connect!

Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @barrierstobreakthroughspodcast

Please reach out if you want to be featured on the podcast + any questions you have: emmapwoodhouse@gmail.com OR dm me through the Instagram page above!

Rate + Review on Apple Podcasts

If you are loving the podcast, please consider leaving a review! It helps the show to support other athletes << just like you >> to feel less alone with what they're going through! Click here or scroll down, tap to rate 5 stars, and select "Write a Review"! Be sure to let me know what you love most about the episode! 



Show Notes

Today's is with Miranda Bacon, former D1 Swimmer from the University of New Hampshire where she was a 9-Time All-America East recipient, a 2-Time inductee into the National College Athlete Honors Society, and she supported her team to 3 America East Championships out of her 4 years!

Miranda talks about her mental health journey from noticing her mood shift in high school, being sexually assaulted during her spring break freshman year as well as being diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and PTSD.  Miranda gives us a glimpse into her mind and everything she has learned along the way with taking care of her mental health!  

Other topics include;

  • Her panic attack experiences
  • How she felt about her diagnosis
  • Advice about going to therapy + getting the help you need

Trigger Warning: Topics of sexual assault and trauma are talked about in this episode so if that is triggering for you, please do not listen to this episode!

Links

Connect with Miranda on Instagram: @mirbacon

Let's Connect!

Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @barrierstobreakthroughspodcast

Please reach out if you want to be featured on the podcast + any questions you have: emmapwoodhouse@gmail.com OR dm me through the Instagram page above!

Rate + Review on Apple Podcasts

If you are loving the podcast, please consider leaving a review! It helps the show to support other athletes << just like you >> to feel less alone with what they're going through! Click here or scroll down, tap to rate 5 stars, and select "Write a Review"! Be sure to let me know what you love most about the episode!