How to Find the Courage to Be Yourself: The Verywell Mind Podcast

Tune to hear Craig Conover share how he found the courage to be himself, and how you can do it too.

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Healthy Mind How to Find the Courage to Be Yourself With TV Personality Craig Conover Amy Morin, LCSW Verywell Mind Editor-in-Chief On today's episode I talk with Craig Conover, an attorney who stars in Bravo TV's reality show, "Southern Charm". He's also the author of "Pillow Talk: What's Wrong With My Sewing"? He's the owner of a business called Sewing Down South. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, the company sells pillows, apparel, and homegoods. Why Craig Conover Is Mentally Strong Craig could easily make it look like he has everything figured out. He's successful in so many different ways. But, he chooses to talk openly about his struggles with mental health and his past Adderall abuse. He shares about how he's been bullied, how not everyone understands his passion for sewing, and how he's managing his mental health. He's also encouraging others to follow through with their passions, even if most people don't understand. He wants to help other people find things they love to do, even if their passions don't conform to traditional gender norms and don't seem to fit within certain labels someone might have.   If some of your coworkers are making fun of the craft that you're making in your garage, or you're selling your [whatever], or whatever you're doing, it doesn't mean it's a bad idea. They're either just jealous or can't see your vision. I mean, if everyone had the same idea, there wouldn't be any value in yours." — Craig Conover   What You'll Hear on the Show How Craig struggled to figure out who he was and how being on reality TV made this more difficult How he found peace being a lawyer, a reality star, and someone who loves to sew pillows all at the same time How he turned his passion into a business The symptoms of OCD he experienced during childhood and what he continues to notice now How he became addicted to Adderall How Craig realized he was depressed What helped him give up his addiction The steps he's taking to manage his mental health How to get over the fear of not being liked Craig's advice to anyone who wants to turn a side hustle into a business What You'll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength Spending time doing something that you love is a great way to build mental strength. Leisure time activities give your brain a much-needed break from work. Doing fun things is a great investment of your time. Whenever you're engaged in a hobby, you get an opportunity to learn about yourself. Your hobby might use different parts of your brain that you typically don't use. Or it might give you an opportunity to rest and feel rejuvenated. So while you might feel guilty doing something you love or you might think you don't have time, hobbies can be key to healthy psychological well-being.   I'd rather be judged on who I am entirely than this partial shadow version of myself." — Craig Conover   LISTEN NOW Follow: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts / RSS READ THESE NEXT Reduce the Tension Between Inner and Outer Self READ NOW  › Recover from the Fear of Vulnerability READ NOW  › 15 Embarrassing Things to Do in Public to Overcome Social Anxiety READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Mind newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH MEREDITH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 © 2022 Verywellmind.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy