Swallowing the Stigma: Let’s Talk Medication

In this episode of Heart Full, Mind Heavy, we’re opening up about something many of us face but rarely say out loud: taking medication for our mental health, and the shame that often comes with it.

We chat about what it’s really like to start medication, the fear of what others might think, and the quiet guilt that can come even when you know it’s helping. We explore how cultural expectations, mum guilt, and the “just try harder” mindset keep so many women suffering in silence, and why we need to normalise conversations about medication as a valid, life-changing part of mental health support.

From antidepressants and anxiety meds to the pressure to “fix it naturally,” we’re sharing our own journeys, what helped us, and what we wish more people understood.

If you’ve ever felt like reaching for help makes you weak, or if you’re curious but scared to take that first step, this episode is your reminder: needing support doesn’t mean you’re failing — it means you’re human.

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