“The Parts of Me I Hid on Stage” - Dena Kaplan on PMDD, Addiction & Healing
About this episode
Dena Kaplan shares her struggles with PMDD and addiction, highlighting her journey of healing and vulnerability.
This week we are joined by the incredible Dena Amy Kaplan, who you might recognise from Dance Academy, but has since had a wild career as an actor, singer, dancer and DJ. However, her time in the limelight wasn't without struggle. Her diagnosis with PMDD and addiction to Xanax lead her down a path she wouldn't wish on her worst enemy. Dena has been incredibly open about her journey and we are grateful for her strength and vulnerability. If you know anyone struggling with mental health and/or addiction, please visit these resources for support. https://www.sharc.org.au/ https://www.health.vic.gov.au/alcohol-and-drugs/alcohol-and-other-drug-treatment-services https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/servicesandsupport/alcohol-and-drug-treatments-and-programs https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ If you'd like to hear more of Dena, you can check out her podcast Life Academy. Produced by Headon.agency
People in this episode
Host: Olivia Molly Rogers
Guest: Dena Amy Kaplan
Topics covered
- mental health
- addiction
- PMDD
- healing
- personal journey
Keywords
- PMDD
- addiction
- mental health
- healing
- Dena Kaplan
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: SHARC, Health Victoria, Better Health Victoria, Beyond Blue
Books & works: Dance Academy, Life Academy
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