Spread Love, Speak Hope. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:18:18 -0500 https://www.spreadlovespeakhope.com/ en-us © 2026 Spread Love, Speak Hope. yes 291dcdfa-34f4-5e94-9d34-cdc1954c2faa Spread Love, Speak Hope. serial false Spread Love, Speak Hope. is a nonprofit movement rooted in the belief that healing should feel human again. This podcast is a quiet space for honest conversations about mental health, identity, growth, and the parts of us we’re still learning to understand. We speak about suicide, self-harm, shame, self-sabotage, and the loneliness of becoming; not from a place of fixing, but from a place of sitting with what’s real.


Our mission remains the same: to offer hope, help, and healing while working toward a world where mental health support is accessible and stigma no longer silences people. Here, we move gently. We go deep. And we remember that no one has to carry it alone.


Created and hosted by Maxx, an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) and founder of Spread Love, Speak Hope. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Mental Health Hope Healing Stigma Human Spread Love, Speak Hope. https://storage.buzzsprout.com/17xf20j9vw4nrxdd66hgbm3itann?.jpg Spread Love, Speak Hope. https://www.spreadlovespeakhope.com/ Episode 2: Growth Through Discomfort Episode 2: Growth Through Discomfort Growth rarely feels comfortable while it’s happening. More often, it feels like friction; the tension between who we’ve been and who we’re becoming.

In this episode, we explore what it means to move through discomfort instead of avoiding it. The resistance, the self-doubt, the moments where change feels like it’s rubbing against every part of us that wants to stay the same.

But friction isn’t always a sign that something is wrong. Sometimes it’s the very thing shaping us.

This conversation is about learning to stay present in the fire long enough to understand what it’s trying to teach us.

This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 in the U.S., or contact your local emergency services. You deserve support.

]]> Growth rarely feels comfortable while it’s happening. More often, it feels like friction; the tension between who we’ve been and who we’re becoming.

In this episode, we explore what it means to move through discomfort instead of avoiding it. The resistance, the self-doubt, the moments where change feels like it’s rubbing against every part of us that wants to stay the same.

But friction isn’t always a sign that something is wrong. Sometimes it’s the very thing shaping us.

This conversation is about learning to stay present in the fire long enough to understand what it’s trying to teach us.

This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 in the U.S., or contact your local emergency services. You deserve support.

]]> Spread Love, Speak Hope. Buzzsprout-18786409 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0800 481 2 2 full false Episode 1: Why I Disappeared: The Honest Return Episode 1: Why I Disappeared: The Honest Return I didn’t leave because I stopped caring. I left because I was overwhelmed, stretched thin, and trying to build something bigger than I had the capacity to hold at the time.

In this episode, I talk openly about burnout, pressure, expectations, and what it feels like when your vision outpaces your nervous system. I share what I learned in the quiet, what changed in me, and why I’m choosing to return differently.

This is the beginning of a slower, more honest chapter; one rooted in sustainability, growth, and doing this work without losing myself in it.

This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 in the U.S., or contact your local emergency services. You deserve support.

]]> I didn’t leave because I stopped caring. I left because I was overwhelmed, stretched thin, and trying to build something bigger than I had the capacity to hold at the time.

In this episode, I talk openly about burnout, pressure, expectations, and what it feels like when your vision outpaces your nervous system. I share what I learned in the quiet, what changed in me, and why I’m choosing to return differently.

This is the beginning of a slower, more honest chapter; one rooted in sustainability, growth, and doing this work without losing myself in it.

This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 in the U.S., or contact your local emergency services. You deserve support.

]]> Spread Love, Speak Hope. Buzzsprout-18716154 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0800 379 2 1 full false Episode 9: When The Burden Feels To Much Episode 9: When The Burden Feels To Much ** Trigger Warning: Talk of suicide and self-harm. **

Disclaimer: Just a quick disclaimer; I am not currently a licensed counselor. Everything I talk about here are my personal views, experiences, and thoughts. If I do want to mention any facts or statistics, I will always do so and cite my sources. This podcast is my opinion and not professional advice and isn’t meant to replace therapy. 



This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 in the U.S., or contact your local emergency services. You deserve support.

]]> ** Trigger Warning: Talk of suicide and self-harm. **

Disclaimer: Just a quick disclaimer; I am not currently a licensed counselor. Everything I talk about here are my personal views, experiences, and thoughts. If I do want to mention any facts or statistics, I will always do so and cite my sources. This podcast is my opinion and not professional advice and isn’t meant to replace therapy. 



This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 in the U.S., or contact your local emergency services. You deserve support.

]]> Spread Love, Speak Hope. Buzzsprout-11307491 Sat, 17 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0700 1223 1 9 full false Episode 8: Simply Existing Is Enough Episode 8: Simply Existing Is Enough Disclaimer: Just a quick disclaimer; I am not currently a licensed counselor. Everything I talk about here are my personal views, experiences, and thoughts. If I do want to mention any facts or statistics, I will always do so and cite my sources. This podcast is my opinion and not professional advice and isn’t meant to replace therapy. 

This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 in the U.S., or contact your local emergency services. You deserve support.

]]> Disclaimer: Just a quick disclaimer; I am not currently a licensed counselor. Everything I talk about here are my personal views, experiences, and thoughts. If I do want to mention any facts or statistics, I will always do so and cite my sources. This podcast is my opinion and not professional advice and isn’t meant to replace therapy. 

This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 in the U.S., or contact your local emergency services. You deserve support.

]]> Spread Love, Speak Hope. Buzzsprout-11199494 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0700 902 1 8 full false Episode 7: Standing Together Episode 7: Standing Together ** This is a controversial topic that talks about current issues going on in the world as well as the mention of the word suicide. **

Disclaimer: Just a quick disclaimer; I am not currently a licensed counselor. Everything I talk about here are my personal views, experiences, and thoughts. If I do want to mention any facts or statistics, I will always do so and cite my sources. This podcast is my opinion and not professional advice and isn’t meant to replace therapy. 

This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 in the U.S., or contact your local emergency services. You deserve support.

]]> ** This is a controversial topic that talks about current issues going on in the world as well as the mention of the word suicide. **

Disclaimer: Just a quick disclaimer; I am not currently a licensed counselor. Everything I talk about here are my personal views, experiences, and thoughts. If I do want to mention any facts or statistics, I will always do so and cite my sources. This podcast is my opinion and not professional advice and isn’t meant to replace therapy. 

This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 in the U.S., or contact your local emergency services. You deserve support.

]]> Spread Love, Speak Hope. Buzzsprout-10923248 Sat, 09 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0700 892 1 7 full false Episode 6: A Mental Health Epidemic Episode 6: A Mental Health Epidemic Disclaimer: Just a quick disclaimer; I am not currently a licensed counselor. Everything I talk about here are my personal views, experiences, and thoughts. If I do want to mention any facts or statistics, I will always do so and cite my sources. This podcast is my opinion and not professional advice and isn’t meant to replace therapy. 


This week I am discussing how our mental health system is broken and could use some serious changing and to stand together and fight for that change. 

This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 in the U.S., or contact your local emergency services. You deserve support.

]]> Disclaimer: Just a quick disclaimer; I am not currently a licensed counselor. Everything I talk about here are my personal views, experiences, and thoughts. If I do want to mention any facts or statistics, I will always do so and cite my sources. This podcast is my opinion and not professional advice and isn’t meant to replace therapy. 


This week I am discussing how our mental health system is broken and could use some serious changing and to stand together and fight for that change. 

This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 in the U.S., or contact your local emergency services. You deserve support.

]]> Spread Love, Speak Hope. Buzzsprout-10768907 Sat, 11 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0700 1283 1 6 full false Episode 5: Burnout and Self-Care Episode 5: Burnout and Self-Care Disclaimer: Just a quick disclaimer; I am not currently a licensed counselor. Everything I talk about here are my personal views, experiences, and thoughts. If I do want to mention any facts or statistics, I will always do so and cite my sources. This podcast is my opinion and not professional advice and isn’t meant to replace therapy. 


We discuss all about burnout and self-care.

This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 in the U.S., or contact your local emergency services. You deserve support.

]]> Disclaimer: Just a quick disclaimer; I am not currently a licensed counselor. Everything I talk about here are my personal views, experiences, and thoughts. If I do want to mention any facts or statistics, I will always do so and cite my sources. This podcast is my opinion and not professional advice and isn’t meant to replace therapy. 


We discuss all about burnout and self-care.

This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 in the U.S., or contact your local emergency services. You deserve support.

]]> Spread Love, Speak Hope. Buzzsprout-10618097 Sat, 14 May 2022 18:00:00 -0700 995 1 5 full false Episode 4: Struggling When Trying To Find Help Episode 4: Struggling When Trying To Find Help Disclaimer: Just a quick disclaimer; I am not currently a licensed counselor. Everything I talk about here are my personal views, experiences, and thoughts. If I do want to mention any facts or statistics, I will always do so and cite my sources. This podcast is my opinion and not professional advice and isn’t meant to replace therapy. 

Spread Love, Speak Hope is a non-profit movement dedicated to providing hope, help, and healing to those struggling with mental health, suicide, and self-harm. This podcast tackles many different topics about mental health and so much more.

This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 in the U.S., or contact your local emergency services. You deserve support.

]]> Disclaimer: Just a quick disclaimer; I am not currently a licensed counselor. Everything I talk about here are my personal views, experiences, and thoughts. If I do want to mention any facts or statistics, I will always do so and cite my sources. This podcast is my opinion and not professional advice and isn’t meant to replace therapy. 

Spread Love, Speak Hope is a non-profit movement dedicated to providing hope, help, and healing to those struggling with mental health, suicide, and self-harm. This podcast tackles many different topics about mental health and so much more.

This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 in the U.S., or contact your local emergency services. You deserve support.

]]> Spread Love, Speak Hope. Buzzsprout-10490877 Sat, 23 Apr 2022 17:00:00 -0700 1337 1 4 full false Episode 3: Breaking The Stigma Episode 3: Breaking The Stigma Disclaimer: Just a quick disclaimer; I am not currently a licensed counselor. Everything I talk about here are my personal views, experiences, and thoughts. If I do want to mention any facts or statistics, I will always do so and cite my sources. This podcast is my opinion and not professional advice and isn’t meant to replace therapy. 

Spread Love, Speak Hope is a non-profit movement dedicated to providing hope, help, and healing to those struggling with mental health, suicide, and self-harm. This podcast tackles many different topics about mental health and so much more.

This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 in the U.S., or contact your local emergency services. You deserve support.

]]> Disclaimer: Just a quick disclaimer; I am not currently a licensed counselor. Everything I talk about here are my personal views, experiences, and thoughts. If I do want to mention any facts or statistics, I will always do so and cite my sources. This podcast is my opinion and not professional advice and isn’t meant to replace therapy. 

Spread Love, Speak Hope is a non-profit movement dedicated to providing hope, help, and healing to those struggling with mental health, suicide, and self-harm. This podcast tackles many different topics about mental health and so much more.

This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 in the U.S., or contact your local emergency services. You deserve support.

]]> Spread Love, Speak Hope. Buzzsprout-10450931 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:00:00 -0700 905 1 3 full false Episode 2: Humanizing The Mental Health Experience Episode 2: Humanizing The Mental Health Experience Disclaimer: Just a quick disclaimer; I am not currently a licensed counselor. Everything I talk about here are my personal views, experiences, and thoughts. If I do want to mention any facts or statistics, I will always do so and cite my sources. This podcast is my opinion and not professional advice and isn’t meant to replace therapy. 

Spread Love, Speak Hope is a non-profit movement dedicated to providing hope, help, and healing to those struggling with mental health, suicide, and self-harm. This podcast tackles many different topics about mental health and so much more.

This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 in the U.S., or contact your local emergency services. You deserve support.

]]> Disclaimer: Just a quick disclaimer; I am not currently a licensed counselor. Everything I talk about here are my personal views, experiences, and thoughts. If I do want to mention any facts or statistics, I will always do so and cite my sources. This podcast is my opinion and not professional advice and isn’t meant to replace therapy. 

Spread Love, Speak Hope is a non-profit movement dedicated to providing hope, help, and healing to those struggling with mental health, suicide, and self-harm. This podcast tackles many different topics about mental health and so much more.

This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 in the U.S., or contact your local emergency services. You deserve support.

]]> Spread Love, Speak Hope. Buzzsprout-10409183 Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:00:00 -0700 1048 1 2 full false Episode 1: A Dream To A Goal Episode 1: A Dream To A Goal Spread Love, Speak Hope is a non-profit movement dedicated to providing hope, help, and healing to those struggling with mental health, suicide, and self-harm. Come learn about the founder, and the movement. Stay tuned for future conversations about mental health. 

This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 in the U.S., or contact your local emergency services. You deserve support.

]]> Spread Love, Speak Hope is a non-profit movement dedicated to providing hope, help, and healing to those struggling with mental health, suicide, and self-harm. Come learn about the founder, and the movement. Stay tuned for future conversations about mental health. 

This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 in the U.S., or contact your local emergency services. You deserve support.

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