The fourth poetry book that I wrote was named Andromeda. You’ve probably heard the word Andromeda if you are into Astronomy or Greek Mythology. So it won’t be a surprise when I tell you that this book was inspired by both. I have always had a passion for digging into the roots and meanings of why things are the way that they are. How did some of the earliest forms of civilization see stories in stars? Or were the stars telling the stories? I guess we’ll never really know but I was hell-bent on trying my best to find out. I can promise you this, I do not have a magical cure for depression, however I will promise you that if you go out and look at the stars you’ll be amazed again and again and again. Without fail you will have to ruminate that your life IS worth living afterall. If you feel like you can’t see the miracle that is your life, go outside and look up tonight. If Andromeda was saved, you are going to be alright. You can purchase Andromeda on Amazon at http://a.co/d/f1DQg6y

Harmony, harmony, harmony…. This word replayed on a figurative loop in my head after I release my second book Letters to the Universe. I had noticed a trend in my writing. I would get really frustrated, irritated, and overwhelmed at the beginning of starting the first 2 books. I would then feel this need to spill my frustrations onto paper. After the first 10 to 20 poems I would start to feel a little better. Still anxious, still overwhelmed, but somehow a little better than before. Then for the final 100+ pages of the writing process I could somewhat enjoy it without feeling like I was caught somewhere between the tidal wave and its undertow. Stuck in the foam with just enough air to choke. I was now treading water, but damn, I wanted to float. Why was one of my favorite things causing me so much stress? Was this a microcosm of my life? Did life need to be stressful? Does a job need to be difficult and boring? Does a relationship need to be dramatic and psychologically devastating? I had all of these questions and the answer seemed pretty plain to see. No. Could I teach myself how to separate myself and my life from the status quo? Life is supposed to be filled with peace, grace, joy, fun, contentment, and ease. I needed to find my Harmony. So I wrote until it made sense to me. You can purchase Harmony on Amazon at http://a.co/d/cWHPrAZ

A quick message to release the need for validation and to know that you are always grounded in hope.

Who is Katie Zaccardi? While learning about Katie Zaccardi as I researched her music and found out more about her personal story, I realized that there was not one particular way that I wanted to set up this conversation . I realize that we had much in common and because Katie Zaccardi is so many things. I wanted to allow this one to develop itself. So who is Katie Zaccardi? On paper she is a singer, songwriter, self-care coach, podcast host, and volunteer. In person, she is a radiant, uplifting soul that is using her gifts and strengths to offer help so that no one feels the need to struggle with anxiety alone. Tune in to hear her journey. Hysteria Radio is a part of the Mental Health News Radio Network. You can find out more about the MHNR Network at www.mhnrnetwork.com. You can access all past episodes of Hysteria Radio at www. hysteriaradio.net

Tonight’s Artist spotlight features Singer/Songwriter Katie Zaccardi. You can find out more about Katie Zaccardi on this week’s all new episode of Hysteria Radio. If you’d like to listen to more music from Katie, please go to www.katiezaccardi.com or look her up on Spotify. Thanks for tuning in. Hysteria Radio is a part of the Mental Health News Radio Network. You can find out more about the MHNR Network at www.mhnrnetwork.com. You can access all past episodes of Hysteria Radio at www. hysteriaradio.net