#3 Riji Raja (Founder of Affirmation Darling, The Wrap Women Ambassador)

The Broken Dove Podcast

A day after news broke of Meghan Markle's struggle with mental health, this episode of The Broken Dove Podcast hits different. Riji Raja (Founder of Affirmation Darling, The Wrap Women Ambassador) discusses how she overcame homelessness, multiple suicide attempts, and cultural stigmas in her journey as a businesswoman and actress. While Riji is not royalty, her struggle with mental health is something I personally admire like the queen she really is. Trust this, she is on her way to the top so put a tiara on her pleeaasse Hollywood. Riji’s episode perfectly captures the zeitgeist of 2021 and I’m excited for you to see how we cried and laughed our way into unpacking how Riji felt when she was struggling with her personal demons. Now, Riji is on a journey to the top - her business Affirmation Darling was inspired out of her darkest of hours with the intention to help others feel good and stay positive. She believes in the manifestation of thoughts - and her thoughts now are truly positive. Riji’s perseverance and endless smile ground the dark realities of suicide in something approachable and relatable. I’m not sure why Riji opened to me about this for the first time, but I take it as a true blessing. I’ve been vulnerable about the war I’ve waged in my mind and perhaps one lamp is lighting the next. If you’re feeling down send me a dm or carrier pigeon I’m always here to talk and do my best to lift your spirit. We need YOU here on this planet! Like Glennon Doyle says, WE CAN DO HARD THINGS! This episode is an emotional rollercoaster of feels. If you're ever feeling down please reach out to us here at the podcast - we will always offer open arms and love. If you need more than a hug, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish 800-273-TALK 800-273-8255 -- CREDITS -- Executive Producer: Ellen Utrecht Director: Danny Simmons Editor: Meagan Solano Sound: Dory Bavarsky Artwork: Niv Bavarsky --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stop-the-stigma/support