Episode Transcript
[00:00:06] Speaker A: Welcome to the Game Changer Unlocked. I'm your host, Brian Fetzer. Today's conversation is about something that touches every one of us, but not always openly.
Mental health, resilience and the courage takes to heal.
Our guest today, Courtney Jordan, is the founder of the Bright Mentality I, a growing movement focused on mental wellness, faith, and emotional resilience.
Through her Bright Faith journal, her podcast conversations for a brighter mind, and the community she's built, Courtney is helping people understand that healing doesn't have to look perfect, it just has to begin.
Her journey started with a very personal mental health experience that ultimately became a calling to help others navigate their own struggles with with faith, honesty, and practical tools.
Courtney, welcome to the Game Changer Unlocked.
[00:01:01] Speaker B: Thank you so much for having me, Brian. It's an honor to be on your show.
[00:01:04] Speaker A: I'm excited. We're going to dive into a bunch of great stuff today.
You've shared that unexpected mental health episode was the spark behind starting the Bright Mentality.
Can you take us back to that moment and what you were experiencing?
[00:01:22] Speaker B: Absolutely. So when I was growing up, I never had any anxiety or depression, never had any type of mental health challenges.
And it was about a two week period right after I graduated college where I was not sleeping and everything was dark. And one day my mind just snapped and everything was about the Lord and about God and about I saw the light like right after I had seen darkness.
And so I went through this mental health challenge where my family didn't know where to turn, we didn't know where to get help, we didn't know what to do because no one in my family that we knew of had ever gone through any type of mental health disorder. And so, you know, got diagnosed with a mental health diagnosis. And it was about a three year period of trying to find the right medication for me and to get the help that I needed was a journey in itself.
[00:02:19] Speaker A: For many people, those moments stay private.
What made you decide to turn your own struggle into something that could help others?
[00:02:30] Speaker B: It's not always been easy. I used to be very private about the mental health challenges that I was going through.
I'd say in 2020, I realized I could either sit here in my sorrow or I could help individuals on their way to healing and to take the shame and to lead them to strength through their diagnosis. You know, I created the bright mentality in 2020, and it started as a journal and I really wanted individuals to go from crisis to confidence.
But I just realized along my personal journey that there's a lot of People out there that need help through these challenges, whether it be anxiety, depression, mania, schizophrenia, addiction, whatever it may be, everyone's journey is different. Everyone's, you know, path that they're walking is different. And so I wanted to give back. I wanted to give back because I was finally at a point in my life where I was okay.
And because I was okay, I wanted to give that strength back to those that were still struggling.
[00:03:41] Speaker A: Was there a moment when you realized that you were going through something that wasn't just personal, but something that many people around you are dealing with kind of silently as well?
[00:03:54] Speaker B: Yeah, there was a moment where I realized that what I'm going through is actually bigger than me because people are walking through seasons of darkness without hope and without faith and without the daily desire to want to get better, to be better, to be okay, just to be okay.
And, you know, I think that for me, probably that pivotal moment was starting to hear others open up and talk about was a mental health support group. And I went to this group, you know, trying to be private and hidden, and hearing these individuals open up and talk about the same challenges that I've walked through brought, brought me like so much inspiration and just the desire to say I'm not alone.
And that's what the bright mentality and the bright faith is about. Like, people need to know they're not alone and they are heard and that the stigma with mental illness can be lessened the more that we talk about it and share that our mental health challenges are, are very common.
[00:05:11] Speaker A: So when you begin looking at the mental wellness space, what gaps do you notice that made you feel called to create something a little different?
[00:05:23] Speaker B: For me, writing has always been very important and everything that I've done.
And so, you know, I had a dream when I was little to be an author. My great grandmother was a Honduran author.
And I realized that through my mental health challenges, what really got me through a lot of times, whether that was, you know, writing, but cognitive behavioral therapy. So these journals are 90 day guided mental health journals based off of cognitive behavioral therapy. And it has everything from your daily gratitude, your daily tasks that you need to accomplish for the day, nutrition, daily body movement, you know, if you're working out or if you're just needing to walk to the mailbox. I think that's important for some people to realize that, hey, getting out of bed is actually the goal for the day. And people that are going through crisis, sometimes that's the goal.
Now there's a big emphasis on goals and dreams in These journals that I really want to talk about, the importance of that, because individuals that are going through mental health crisis often are not focusing on the things that they want in their life. They're just trying to get better.
And so if people are looking at their goals and their dreams daily and visualizing and making sure that they are going after the things that they want in their life, that can change the world. Because people have big goals and big dreams that need to be uncovered through the shame that they're going through with this mental illness.
[00:07:06] Speaker A: When. When I look at the phrase bright mentality, that's pretty powerful.
What does that phrase really mean?
[00:07:18] Speaker B: The bright mentality is the right mentality. So having a right mentality through a hard time. You know, individuals going through mental health challenges are usually in seasons of darkness. And. And so I wanted to give hope and to let people know that their future is bright. And so that's where the bright mentality came from. It's really, you know, supposed to be about giving hope and inspiration and encouragement to those that are walking through a tough season.
People that are going through any type of mental illness are not often in a space where they feel like light or bright. And so that's where this came into place because I really wanted to help individuals to have the inspiration they needed to get through.
[00:08:12] Speaker A: It's a great play on words. I love it.
Words mean so much, and when you kind of bring it together, that's awesome. Awesome choice.
Not that you needed my approval.
[00:08:25] Speaker B: No, thank you. I appreciate it.
[00:08:27] Speaker A: But, you know, one of the things, many of our viewers are leaders, you know, professionals. They feel pressure to always have it together, to be that rock. What would you say to someone watching who feels like they're carrying that pressure right now?
[00:08:45] Speaker B: The biggest thing that I would say to that individual is to not give up.
Through seasons of down times, through seasons of darkness, don't give up. And I really want people to know that, you know, it's okay to feel pressure, but that means it's time to make your mental health a priority because you need to really go after just trying to be the best version of you. And. And that's what these tools are for. It's to help individuals to stay resilient and to stay in a mindset of strength. And having that tool every day to make sure, hey, did I check all the boxes? Did I do all the things that I needed to do can really bring strength in these times of struggle.
[00:09:40] Speaker A: Without question, you can't become the best version of yourself by yourself. So you need others in that journey process.
So looking back at your journey, what's the first step that helped you move from just surviving to thriving?
[00:09:58] Speaker B: Good question. I think for me, it's probably acceptance. So accepting that I had a mental illness, and then I'd say using tools in order to get better. And the biggest thing for me is medication. So the medication was actually what allowed me to be okay.
And I think often people don't understand that sometimes medication is needed for mental illness.
And that's what I'm trying to get my point across to individuals, that it's okay to have a mental health challenge, and it doesn't mean that you have a faith problem if you have that mental health challenge.
[00:10:40] Speaker A: Some powerful words, Courtney. Some powerful words.
Coming up next, we're going to dive deeper into something that's incredibly powerful in Courtney's journey. The connection between faith and mental health and how those two words can work together to support real healing.
I'm back with Courtney Jordan, founder of the Bright Mentality. In our first segment, we talked about her personal journey that led Courtney into this current mission.
Now we're going to explore something that plays a huge role in her work. It's the intersection of faith and mental wellness.
Courtney, faith plays a central role in your message. How has your relationship with God shaped your understanding of mental health?
[00:11:39] Speaker B: First and foremost, God is my best friend.
And, you know, the Lord Jesus Christ saved. Saved my life.
I would say, with mental health and faith, you know, I think that I didn't truly understand that having a mental health diagnosis and having the faith that I have could be together. And I didn't understand it at first because in the church, I went through some challenges when I first got diagnosed, and it was that, you know, this mental health episode was demonic or that it was a spiritual episode.
And while there were spiritual components to the episode, there's a. There's a physical and there's a spiritual side to mental illness. And what I'm trying to do with the bright faith is to really bridge that gap and allow others that are going through, whether it be spiritual mania or schizophrenia, and, you know, they think they're hearing from the Lord and just different types of mental illnesses that are related to God trying to bridge that gap and to let people know that, hey, it's okay if you have this mental health diagnosis and you don't have a lack of faith from that.
You know, people's goal is to get to healing. But sometimes, sometimes it doesn't always happen the way that we want it to.
And for me, Personally, I, you know, I really am praying one day that I'll be healed.
But if my healing doesn't come on this side of eternity, I'm okay with that because I know that I'm leading a purposeful life and helping others to their side of healing along their journey.
[00:13:47] Speaker A: When you created the bright faith journal, it kind of blends scripture reflection, emotional check ins.
What inspired you to create something that connects faith and mental wellness so intentionally?
[00:14:02] Speaker B: Yeah, I think that for me having the power prayers in the beginning for anxiety, depression, fear, worry, loneliness, having those scriptures and to really help people on their journey, that was, that was important to have in there and it has everything from spiritual fitness. So did you read your bible for the day? Did you, you know, did you put on the armor of God? There's the armor of God is in there. I really wanted people to have scripture and faith based component to mental health. And so yeah, that, that journal has a lot of faith components.
[00:14:50] Speaker A: So in, in some faith communities there can be tension between prayer and professional help.
How do you personally kind of bridge that gap?
[00:15:05] Speaker B: Trying to bridge that gap is very personal to me because I for the longest time thought that I didn't have enough faith because I wasn't healed. I wasn't, I was still having to take medication.
And you know, I think that through, through it all, you know, I, I've gone through probably five or six deliverances trying to get my mental illness to go away and to be healed.
And you know, these deliverances, like I felt the tangible change in my brain during the deliverances but I still need medication and it's okay. And so that's my message to individuals is just because you've gone through physical mental illness doesn't mean that you have a lack of faith if you still take medication and still need help and support to get you through.
[00:16:13] Speaker A: So what does healthy faith based healing actually look like when somebody's dealing with anxiety or emotional being emotionally overwhelmed?
[00:16:27] Speaker B: I'd say with being over emotionally overwhelmed, I would say that connecting with God is first and foremost. And that's what this journal does. It helps individuals to connect, to ignite their light, to get to the other side of, to the other side of, on their other, on their healing journey. And you know, I think that individuals that don't have that relationship with the Lord yet, you know, if they pick up this journal, it has a salvation prayer at the beginning and it really can walk people through how to connect with God and how to have that faith component to having mental illness.
[00:17:22] Speaker A: I think one thing I've heard you say, and I think it's super important is you often talk about the idea of healing has to look perfect, but doesn't.
So kind of expound on that a little bit.
[00:17:38] Speaker B: Everyone's healing is different, and everyone's journey is different, you know, because people have different needs with their mental illness or their mental health challenges.
It could be anything from, you know, using a journal to help them. But some people need medication, some people need therapy, and these are all different types of tools that can walk people through to the journey that they need on their way to healing.
[00:18:08] Speaker A: Two words that are said a lot, honesty, vulnerability. You know, they both play roles in spiritual growth and emotional health.
How do those two kind of get combined, working with the journals?
[00:18:25] Speaker B: I'd say honesty first, you know, really admitting that you need help and admitting that, okay, something's wrong, I need to get the help that I need, and being vulnerable enough to talk to someone and to express how you're feeling. Because a lot of times what happens is when we get in these crisis situations, you know, I think that what can happen is we tend to get quiet.
And we get quiet because there's such a stigma with mental illness.
And, you know, the whole goal with the bright mentality and the bright faith is to lessen that stigma with mental illness.
And it's that that was the goal from the beginning, and I think it's been doing a great job at that.
[00:19:18] Speaker A: It's definitely addressing a need that's very prevalent in the community.
So first, someone who's watching, who's struggling with, you know, things mentally, but also is trying to stay strong in their faith, what encouragement would you give them today?
[00:19:37] Speaker B: I'd say pray, Have supportive people in your community that are, you know, faith aligned and. And really can counsel you and be supportive through your journey and spend time in the word and spend time, if you have the bright faith journal, you know, spend time connecting with God. And, yeah, I would just say just having people around you that uplift you as well, like having that supportive community is so important because without support, without tools, without the ability to want to get better, it's hard to have that hope. And so I really want to encourage people, you know, there is hope and there is help, and that is found, you know, through the Lord. It's found through community. It's found through tools and mental health tools that are helping individuals to. To get better.
[00:20:50] Speaker A: So again, where can somebody find these resources today if they wanted to get started?
[00:20:59] Speaker B: Thebrightmentality.com is the website, and you can order the journals on there. They will be on Amazon very soon, so stay tuned for that.
[00:21:09] Speaker A: Is there a. A phone number or an email address if somebody wanted to ask some specific questions?
[00:21:14] Speaker B: Absolutely. Cjordanthebrightmentality.com and that's my email. Personal email.
[00:21:20] Speaker A: And you also on LinkedIn, LinkedIn, Instagram,
[00:21:25] Speaker B: Facebook, there's a lot of different content to help individuals on their journey.
[00:21:32] Speaker A: I was gonna say with Instagram and, and Facebook and such. Are they stories?
Are they.
[00:21:38] Speaker B: They're stories, but most are posts. So you can just check out the posts and they're updated every day. So I love it.
[00:21:48] Speaker A: When we come back, we'll talk about how the bright mentality has grown into a movement helping people build healthier mindsets and real resilience on the Game Changer Unlocked.
Welcome back to the Game Changer Unlocked. I'm here with Courtney Jordan, the founder of Bright Mentality. We've talked about our personal journey and the role that faith plays in mental wellness. Now we're going to explore how this mission has grown into a movement and helping people build resilience and emotional strength.
The bright mentality has grown into much more than just a journal. It's becoming kind of a community and a movement.
What's kind of the mission behind it today?
[00:22:43] Speaker B: The mission behind the bright mentality today is to take people from crisis to confidence, to take them from going through a dark season and lead them to a bright life and a bright future.
You know, I think a lot of times when people are going through mental health challenges, they don't typically try to accomplish the things that they want to. And, you know, this bright future that, that they're wanting to have is attainable. And that's really what I'm trying to get individuals to understand and to.
To, to strive to go after their goals and their dreams. You know, I coach people on going after, like, the biggest dreams that they have, because if you don't visualize it, if you don't pray about it, if you don't see it, then why would it happen? And so that's what I really am big on coaching individuals on and to really, really gear them in the right direction to. To accomplish their goals and their dreams.
[00:23:54] Speaker A: Part of the whole process is you have a podcast, conversations of the brighter mind, which allows people to kind of share very honest stories.
What has been some of the most powerful lessons that have come out of those conversations?
[00:24:10] Speaker B: I'd say individuals that have had anxiety, depression, addiction.
I had a guest on the show talking about alcohol addiction, and this was A very powerful podcast because there was such vulnerability in what this individual was going through.
And just to be able to share personal struggles and to really see how lives are changed when they get the help that they need, I think is just so important.
[00:24:48] Speaker A: How does someone get on your podcast?
[00:24:51] Speaker B: Well, you know, we're. We're gearing up for season two, and so I am going to be picking out some guests, and if. If you feel like you should be on the show, then reach out to me on my email.
That's the best way to get in touch with me.
[00:25:12] Speaker A: Hey, shameless plug. Got to do it all the time, right?
When someone first realizes they need to take care of their mental health, where do you encourage them to start?
[00:25:24] Speaker B: I'd say the first step to taking care of someone's mental health is to let someone know that you're struggling and to really find the right team of people for your care.
Because this is what I didn't have at first. When I went through my first episode. I didn't know where to turn. My family didn't know where to turn.
But when you find the team of people that want the best for you and are willing to find you what you need, whether it be medication, whether it be therapy, if it's both, you know, so when I say a team of people that could look like a psychiatrist, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, you know, doctors and nurses that are a team of people that can get you the help that you need, and then a therapist. And so one of the things that I'm working on with the bright mentality is to create a tool for this, and this is going to be a great tool for individuals.
[00:26:32] Speaker A: Obviously, they're journals.
I mean, I personally journal on a regular basis, and, you know, I kind of got off of it for a little while, came back on it now, you know, doing a journal on a daily basis, along with my own personal, quiet time, it really helps play a big role for me because it's sharing thoughts. It's. It's putting thoughts down on in writing.
Why is reflection such a powerful tool for emotional wellness, in your opinion?
[00:27:07] Speaker B: I think that reflection is important because it allows you to be honest with yourself. It allows you to check in with yourself and to make these daily habits intentional and to just to make sure that, you know, you can go back and look at your journals and say, look how far I've gone. Look how far from when I first started this journal to where I am now and to see the progress that you've made. I think having these habit trackers Having these tools to help you are very good.
[00:27:44] Speaker A: So other than journaling, what are some other. Some few daily practices that can help people build stronger mental habits?
[00:27:54] Speaker B: I'd say first and foremost, working out and getting daily movement.
Getting the movement that you need for your body to work, but your mind to work. So they go hand in hand. Right. Like the body and the mind and so.
And proper nutrition. Also, I think it's very, very crucial to get the support that you need through friends, loved ones. And yeah,
[00:28:30] Speaker A: I don't think a lot of people would ever put together physical wellness. I don't think a lot of people put together physical wellness and mental wellness in the same part. But I know personally, if I don't work out, I feel blah. Or if I. If I've done a couple days on the road and something hasn't kind of meshed, I can feel that from a. From a personal standpoint. So I completely. And then, you know, what you bring in nutritionally, clearly that has so much to do with mental clarity and understanding. Because you're putting a lot of poison in or junk in, you're going to get junk out.
[00:29:07] Speaker B: Right?
[00:29:08] Speaker A: So. So that those are two things other than the journaling. I mean, they make complete, very logical and very simple sense. If that makes. Makes understanding.
[00:29:18] Speaker B: Yeah, absolutely. And I would say individuals that are having, you know, anxiety, I think this simple practice of taking time to breathe, I've coached people on this. You know, I help out at a group home of individuals with mental illness and just to watch them, I tell them to put their finger out and to breathe for four seconds.
Just breathe and concentrate on your breathing. I think that is very imperative for individuals that are going through any type of anxiety because it resets their mind and it'll just help them to calm down and just to realize that, hey, you know what I'm experiencing right now, can. I'll be okay in just a second.
[00:30:04] Speaker A: Great practical advice. Very great practical advice. I'm going to shift back to the bright mentality. Not that we were off of it by any stretch of the imagination, but how does the bright mentality help people move from acknowledging their struggles to actually building that resilience to make them better?
[00:30:24] Speaker B: I think that once you acknowledge step one, once you acknowledge that I need to get the help that I need, and then the building, the resilience, it takes time. And that's one thing I want to tell individuals is this doesn't happen overnight.
It is a process and it's a journey. And so building that resilience and you Know, having that daily habit of did I journal today? Oh, I forgot to journal today, Let me do it tonight and let me track what I did today and, and just to see am I on track for the things that I said I was going to do, there's a priority list in these journals that you know, you're checking off. Okay, I did all these, the top three things that I need to do for the day.
And this is becoming more and more commonly used in a lot of personal development and a lot of areas where people are trying to perform in high places because you know, if they're not accomplishing the top three things that they said they needed to do for the day, well, you know, now they have a place that they can go back and say, oh, I didn't do this, I need to go back back and get this done. And for me, before I had the Bright Mentality Journal, before I created it, I used post it notes. And so yeah, I mean it was, these were the things I needed to do for the day. And so now I have a tool that does just that.
[00:32:01] Speaker A: I can definitely relate to the post it notes. I've got them all over the place.
When you think of high achievers and you know, you are very know, very successful career even prior to, to creating the, the Bright Mentality Journal and the Faith Journal.
So high achievers, sometimes you feel like if you're slowing down, that means you're failing.
How do you help people reframe that probably negative mindset?
[00:32:35] Speaker B: It's a good question. And I think that one thing for me, I've always been trying to achieve and trying to work and you know, it's important for people to realize that rest is okay and there's actually a part in the Bright Faith Journal for honoring the Sabbath and taking a day to rest and that rest is imperative to your mental well being.
I think that there's a, you know, trying to navigate both of those work and rest can be difficult for high performers, high achievers, people that are, you know, working 80 hours a week or whatever, you know, something that's, that's a lot for, for individuals. And so this, both of these tools can really help you to slow down and to be present and be in the moment rather than just go, go, go, go, go.
[00:33:38] Speaker A: I love it Courtney. So for, for someone who's watching today feels like this message is really speaking to them. How can they connect with the Bright Mentality community?
[00:33:48] Speaker B: You can find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram.
My personal email is cjordan at the bright mentality.com awesome.
[00:33:59] Speaker A: Coming up next, we'll talk about the bigger picture, how mental health conversations are constantly evolving and what it means to truly become the best version of yourself.
Welcome back to the Game Changer Unlocked. I'm Brian Fetzer and I'm here with Courtney Jordan and the bright mentality, a movement that she started that's really helping people with faith and mental wellness.
And Courtney, if someone is watching today and feels stuck emotionally or mentally, what is the first step towards recovering hope?
[00:34:50] Speaker B: I'd say the first step to recovering hope would be to get the help that you need. And whether that be through finding the right doctor, finding the right journal, finding the right medication, just know that there is hope and there is help.
[00:35:11] Speaker A: When you talk about becoming a brighter version version of yourself, what does that trans face transformation really look like?
[00:35:21] Speaker B: I think for someone that's going through a mental health crisis and on their way to transformation, I think it looks different for every individual. For some, that transformation may be just getting out of bed for the day, you know, that being a first step to feeling better.
For some, it could be working out and transforming, you know, the way that they look. For some, it could be, you know, just changing their, their dieting habits and different needs are for different people when it comes to mental health challenges.
And yeah, I just really want to give hope and encouragement and inspiration for those to know that do not give up on the things that you want and want to accomplish. For me personally, I've gone through a weight loss journey where I've lost, you know, 34 pounds and, you know, probably six or seven months. And it's been a process of transformation and changed lifestyle that has allowed me to be mentally stronger because I'm more physically active in the gym and, you know, working towards my daily habits of being more physically fit.
[00:36:51] Speaker A: I mean, you mentioned earlier, exercise and nutrition play such a huge role in your mental health.
You're putting that into practice and it's fantastic.
When you talk about mental health conversations, they've evolved so much over the last few years. I mean, it was taboo and now it's becoming more mainstream.
What progress encourages you and what are some things that might still need to change?
[00:37:22] Speaker B: I think there's still a stigma with mental illness and mental health challenges, but it is being lessened. And this is really important to see because more people are talking about it, more people are opening up about their struggles and, you know, a lot of it for me, it's me not hearing from the individual about their mental health challenge. It's their family Member telling me, and this is really, really important because if it's not you personally, it's probably someone you know.
And the more that people open up and talk about it and are not afraid to hide behind a diagnosis, there's strength in that, and there's strength and, and vulnerability and being able to be, for me personally, being able to be a voice for those that don't want to talk about it yet has been very helpful on my journey and my healing as well, to know that it's okay. And, and so it's beautiful to see this stigma being lessened. That was the whole goal with the bright mentality to begin with. You know, I wanted to lessen the stigma.
[00:38:34] Speaker A: You just mentioned family. How can a family member help somebody that they know is. Is struggling?
[00:38:42] Speaker B: Such a good question.
To be there for their family member that's going through that hard time.
To be there, you know, a part of my story. My mom has been there every step of the way, and I wouldn't be here today without her being there through every moment, you know, and so I'd say that having that support, to know that if there is a challenge, a mental health challenge, to not be ashamed and to not be afraid, and a lot of times that fear can be overcome by the support from your family members and friends as well. I think having a good friend, community is so critical to someone's journey.
[00:39:39] Speaker A: I was just getting ready to say, how important is community when it comes to that healing and resilience? Because it's family is immediate family, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers. But then the greater community, family when it comes. How important is that when it comes to healing and resilience?
[00:40:00] Speaker B: It's. It's crucial, I'd say, that having the people around you that will uplift you and encourage you and people and make sure that it's people that you know and know you because they can know certain things that you're going through and they know who you are.
And I'd say also if you're in a job, having that support in. In a work environment as well is important. And I've been blessed enough to have that at the job that I work for.
You know, I think that that's a very important and critical component to someone's healing.
[00:40:39] Speaker A: Well, let's. Let's dive in a little bit more then. How can leaders, coaches, pastors, business owners play in creating an environment that supports mental wellness?
[00:40:53] Speaker B: First and foremost is to listen.
Listen and understand that even if they haven't gone through that, what that individual is going through to just be an ear and to listen. And you know, I think that a lot of times when people are going through these challenges, there's the fear of, oh, I'm being judged or I'm, I'm being treated different. But the reality is if everyone can come together and realize that, hey, they have a mental health diagnosis and they're getting the help that they need and they're on their way to that help and just being open to listen and to know that these challenges exist and they're happening in high places and with people that are going through dark times that people don't know about. And so just to not judge someone because they may be going through a crisis, because on the other side of that crisis is confidence. And that confidence can change the world.
[00:42:03] Speaker A: So true. So, so true.
What part of your journey has been the most, most rewarding part for you personally?
[00:42:14] Speaker B: There's so many parts, but I'd say probably the, the biggest is seeing individuals use the bright mentality journal and to know that they've gone from a really hard season and then they're elevated to a season of from pain to purpose.
Taking people from pain to purpose is what I live for. I mean, I really want individuals to find their God given potential and to see that a lot of times having a mental health diagnosis actually is their superpower.
And it's about the help, the treatment, getting to the other side of acceptance of it's okay.
And then it's also, you know, people truly igniting their light and knowing that their future is bright.
[00:43:13] Speaker A: It's awesome. As you look ahead, what's the vision for the future of the bright mentality?
[00:43:21] Speaker B: There's a few moving pieces with the bright mentality. I'd say it's going to continue to be a faith based global movement, really wanting individuals around the world to get the help that they need and to be accepted.
You know, I think that one of the things that I'm working on in the future is a tool that's going to be a part of the bright mentality. And it's going to be, it's, it's a tool that's going to connect the patients to the professionals and it's going to be very powerful when it comes out and it is launching this year, so stay tuned for that.
[00:43:59] Speaker A: Courtney, thank you for sharing your story and your heart with us today.
What you're doing reminds us that mental health isn't just about managing struggles. It's about learning how to grow, heal, and ultimately become the best version of ourself.
For anyone watching today who may be going through a difficult season, remember this healing doesn't have to look perfect to be real.
Sometimes the most powerful step you can take is simply deciding not to walk the journey alone. I'm Brian Fetzer, reminding you that the greatest breakthroughs often begin when we unlock the courage to face what's inside and choose to move forward with purpose. Until the next time, stay strong, stay hopeful, and keep changing the game.
