Mental Health & Freedom: The Real Starting Point
- Beth Husband
- May 1
- 3 min read
Welcome to the heart of The Freedom Edit – the part that doesn’t always show up in highlight reels or travel vlogs, but quietly shapes everything.
This space isn’t just about plane tickets and dream lifestyles. It’s about what happens within – in the mind, the body, and the soul. Because true freedom? It doesn’t start with your passport. It starts with your mental health.
Why Mental Freedom Has to Come First
Physical freedom means choice – the ability to move, to live, to explore. But if the mind feels heavy, restricted, or overwhelmed, that external freedom can feel empty.
Mental freedom is the foundation. It's the clarity to make decisions, the strength to face change, and the peace to actually enjoy the life being created. Without it, even the most beautiful adventures can feel disconnected.
That’s why this section of The Freedom Edit exists. Not as a side note, but as the starting point.
What Mental Freedom Looks Like
Mental freedom isn’t about being happy all the time, or never feeling anxious again. It's about space – the space to breathe, to think clearly, to choose how to respond rather than just react.
It means not being constantly held hostage by self-doubt, past trauma, fear of judgment, or internalised pressure. It’s walking through life feeling like yourself – not just performing for others.
This is Just the Beginning
This part of The Freedom Edit is here to explore the emotional and mental layers of freedom – because it’s never just about the external journey.
As the platform grows, so will this category. There’ll be space for honest conversations, reflections, and supportive tools around mindset, self-worth, emotional wellbeing, and everything in between.
Some posts might feel like a chat with a close friend. Others might offer grounding tools for the days that feel heavier than expected. All of them will come from a place of honesty, hope, and growth.
This isn’t about fixing or performing – it’s about understanding, supporting, and evolving.
Looking Ahead: The Vision Behind The Freedom Edit
While this is just the beginning of the mental health side of The Freedom Edit, the vision stretches far beyond blog posts and digital content. Beginning in summer 2025, a dedicated independent research project will explore the question: To what extent does music function as an emotional regulation tool in young adults’ mental health practices? This study will form the foundation of a much larger movement – one that blends real-world insight, emotional growth, and creative expression into accessible support for those navigating modern life.
As The Freedom Edit continues to evolve, it will grow to include mental health projects, wellness tools, and community-based resources – all rooted in honesty, inclusivity, and empowerment. Long-term, the goal is to expand into meaningful charity work and contribute to mental health initiatives that break down barriers to emotional and psychological freedom, called "Barriers to Freedom". The mission has always been about more than lifestyle – it’s about liberation from within, and using that to help others find their own version of freedom.
For Anyone Who’s Struggling Right Now
Mental health journeys aren’t linear. And freedom – whether mental or physical – can sometimes feel like a moving target.
If things feel heavy or stuck, know this: healing is possible. Support exists. And even if life feels loud right now, that doesn’t mean you’re not moving in the right direction.
Whether you're here out of curiosity, exhaustion, or a quiet call to grow… you're in the right place.
UK-Based Mental Health Resources
💬 Samaritans (24/7 support)
Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org.uk
📱 SHOUT (Text support)
Text “SHOUT” to 85258
🧠 Mind (info & local support)
🌱 The Mix (Under 25s)
Call 0808 808 4994 or use webchat
🏥 NHS Mental Health Services
Find local support via nhs.uk/mental-health
📍 Hub of Hope (localised support finder)
Visual Resources & Healing Tools
✧ Mental Health Foundation Image Library
A great non-triggering visual bank for education, healing, and creative use
✧ Pinterest boards like “mental health journaling” or “healing energy quotes”
Great for daily reminders or vision boards
✧ Apps like Headspace, Insight Timer or Stoic for reflection, meditation, and mood tracking
The Freedom Edit Promise
Mental health isn’t a niche here – it’s a core value.
This blog will continue to explore all things growth, travel, lifestyle, and self-development… but mental wellness will always be woven throughout. Because freedom – real, lasting freedom – starts from within.
Here’s to the inner journey. To healing that goes deeper than what’s visible. And to building lives that feel as good as they look.
-Beth,
Creator of The Freedom Edit ♡
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