Episode 9: It's Not Weak to Speak

Hot Mess Help Desk by Lainie K. & Mya Ice

Episode notes

Reaching out for help doesn’t mean you’re failing — it means you’re human. In this episode, Mya and Lainie unpack how to recognize when it’s time to get support, what counseling actually looks like (and what it isn’t), and why you don’t need to wait for a crisis to start building your team. They break down how support can show up in friends, professors, and campus counselors—and how having a plan before things get tough makes all the difference.

Takeaway: You don’t have to do college alone. Asking for help is one of the strongest things you can do.

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