S2 EP2 – Decolonizing Mental Health in Jamaica

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Mental Matters

Motivate Jamaica

15 episodes

5 days ago

Mental Matters is a space for real stories and honest conversations about mental health—especially in Caribbean and diasporic communities. From anxiety to healing, we explore the emotions behind the everyday, with guests who share lived experiences and truths we don’t talk about enough. It’s not therapy, but it might feel like an exhale.

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S2 EP2 – Decolonizing Mental Health in Jamaica

Mental Matters

52 minutes 28 seconds

5 months ago

S2 EP2 – Decolonizing Mental Health in Jamaica

What happens when we reclaim the narrative around wellness and identity?

In this powerful episode, Olivia Shaw-Lovell joins Mental Matters to explore what it truly means to decolonize mental health in the Jamaican context. From her journey as a small-town girl turned global advocate to the founding of Women of Destiny, Olivia speaks with clarity, heart, and boldness.

We unpack the impact of gender-based violence, the legacy of colonialism, and how resistance has too often been mislabeled as madness. This isn’t just about systems—it’s about spirituality, community, and the freedom to define healing on our own terms.

This conversation is a call to remember who we are—and to build mental health practices that reflect our truth.

🎧 Tune in. Let’s talk truth, culture, and liberation.

Olivia's Books:

- Level Up In God (Devotional) https://a.co/d/3DIbr3T

- Journal - https://a.co/d/dJX5zaD

Olivia's upcoming podcast and workshops:The launch of the Evolve with Liv Podcast in September 2025

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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EvolveWithLiv and f --Instagram: Evolve Coaching Services | LivZevolve- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livzevolve

Follow Olivia on Social Media:

- Blog - https://untoldstoriesja.wordpress.com/Substack - https://substack.com/@coachliv - YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheLovells- TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@livzevolve?lang=en- IG- https://www.instagram.com/livzevolve/https://www.instagram.com/evolvecoachingservices/