The Duchess of Sussex released the second episode of her podcast on Tuesday Archetypesdedicated to mental health disorders.
Mental health is a cause dear to the Sussexes. In a new episode of his podcast ArchetypesStreaming on Spotify this Tuesday, October 11, Meghan Markle discusses the topic with actress Constance Wu, comedian and writer Jenny Slate, and activist and Bollywood star Deepika Padukone. On this occasion, Prince Harry’s wife has made some reassurances, revealing how her husband referred her to a mental health professional. “When I was at my worst, my husband found a reputable therapist to call. And I got in touch with this woman,” he recalls.
Then Meghan Markle revealed some details about her contact with the specialist. “He didn’t even know that I was going to call him. He was checking out the grocery store. I would hear the little “beep” and I would say. “Hello, I’m introducing myself… and I need help.” »
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This new episode is called Decoding the madness Archie and Lilibeth’s mother wanted to raise public awareness of the importance of free speech on these topics. “I think it’s important for all of us to be really honest about what we need and not be afraid to come to terms with it,” she says.
Meghan Markle also took to her podcast to respond to attacks that she is “crazy”. “I am very shocked by this word. And the way it is used regularly can do a lot of harm to society and women everywhere,” said the Duchess of Sussex. According to him, the repeated use of the term “crazy” is not dangerous and can lead to serious disorders.
Violation of taboo
Breaking the taboo of mental health disorders is one of Meghan Markle’s hobbies. This is not the first time that the 41-year-old American mentions these problems.
During her interview with Oprah Winfrey, which aired in March 2021, she revealed that she had suicidal thoughts while pregnant with her son Archie. “I was embarrassed to say it at the time and embarrassed to have to admit it to Harry. But I knew that if I didn’t say it, then I would do it. I just didn’t want to be alive.” An emotional distress the duchess would share with Buckingham Palace officials who would refuse her medical care for fear it would damage the image of the monarchy.
Source: Le Figaro
