Hope Without Sight

Learn from a mental health speaker and coach on how talk can save a live.

About the Guest:

Since the age of 16, Julie McLean thought about suicide almost daily and have acted on those thoughts many times. I felt like I couldn’t do anything right. I was overcritical of myself. I thought no one could truly love me for me. How could they if I didn’t love myself because of all the negative self-talk in my head? This led me into mental health crisis after mental health crisis. I finally found my voice and learned how talking about my mental health and mental illness challenges was vital for me and others. I trained to identify when others are in crisis and what needed to be done to help get needed treatment. I learned not to be afraid to ask if someone is okay, did they want to hurt themselves, and if they have a plan.

Julie is a speaker and mental health advocate, I have done things I never thought possible. This came to fruition in 2021 when I was on the TEDxOcala stage talking about my mental health and mental illness. From there, I was certified as a coach to help others find ways to positively impact their mental health, and speak to groups on how to end the stigma of mental illness. Ending the stigma of mental health has become my mission. Asking the right questions can save a life. It did for me. Tedex: https://www.ted.com/talks/julie_mclean_how_a_conversation_can_save_a_life?language=en

About the Host:

Saylor Cooper is the creator / Host of Real Variety Radio, an internet radio station that offers a great variety of programming from all Genres of music and shows, along with the Hope Without Sight Podcast that features guests who have overcome diverse challenges and are an inspiration to the world. He is from the Houston, Texas area and is legally blind which is one of the main reasons why he has been hosting this show surrounding this topic , to inspire others by letting them know that they can live their best life and reach their highest potential. He has begun his journey in Entrepreneurship to overcome the challenges of making a living with a disability and to demonstrate that it indeed it is possible by putting in hard work! Of course, Saylor is not sure what is in store, but he is extremely excited for what is to come. His future goals include getting booked to speak on different types of stages and write a collaborative book with his podcast guests. Below is his contact card, which includes his website and socials: https://ovou.me/livefasetiyacehe

About the Co-host:

My name is Matthew Tyler Evans and I am from the Northeast Texas area. I am blind like Saylor is and we have the same retinal condition. I decided to join Saylor‘s podcast because I have a strong interest in teaming up with him and I think together, we can inspire the world with others with disabilities.

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