Episode 263: Carolyn Farris, Talking Mental Health and Smithing
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January 9, 2026 · 1h 13m · Episode 263
About this episode
Sam returns to discuss mental health and smithing with guest Carolyn Farris.
The ForgeCast is back! Sam is back in the host seat after nearly a year away from the internet, and he brought on a guest to help discuss why and how it all happened, as well as explore the nature of mental health and the effects smithing has on it. Carolyn Farris of Evergreen Forgeworks has dedicated her platform to journaling her experience as a smith, and also her struggles with anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
People in this episode
Host: Sam
Guest: Carolyn Farris
Topics covered
- mental health
- smithing
- anxiety
- depression
- PTSD
Keywords
- mental health
- smithing
- anxiety
- depression
- PTSD
- Evergreen Forgeworks
- journaling
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Evergreen Forgeworks
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