you call yourself insane but
when was the last time you had an episode
you say you've lost your mind but
all your insides are where theyre supposed to go
you make fun of me for suffering mentally
as if its hurting you and putting rocks in your shoes
but when was the last time
you were followed by shadows
& when was the last time
you couldn't find your nose?

Our brains are sick in ways you could never see
Our minds are missing in ways you wouldn't believe
Our brains are ill in ways you could never see
Our lungs are missing in ways you wouldn't believe

take your exaggerations somewhere else please
take them far from me yes take them far from me
take your confrontations to someone actually deserving
take your accusations to your shitty girlfriend
'cause loneliness does not equate to missing eyes
and running for your life
like how hominess does not equate
to blankets and your fireplaces
your blankets, fireplaces
seeing aliens is different from stressing now & then
fairy wings aren't distant when you're making friends with them

you call yourself insane but when was the last time
you fell into a blackhole, fell into a blackhole
you say you've lost your mind but
all your insides are where they're supposed to go
where they're supposed to go

Our brains are sick in ways you could never see
Our minds are missing in ways you wouldn't believe
Our brains are ill in ways you could never see
Our lungs are missing in ways you wouldn't believe

so shut the fuck up and sit the hell down
i know for a fact that you don't know what you're talking about
so turn around and get out
leave the room then pout and shout
because i know, yes i know
that is what you'll do, you cant handle the truth

Our brains are sick in ways you could never see
Our minds are missing in ways you wouldn't believe
Our brains are ill in ways you could never see
Our lungs are missing in ways you wouldn't believe

YOU'RE NOT INSANE

In this episode of the Cultivate Calmness Podcast, Kaela Vance sits down with K Preston Moore—TEDx speaker, national mental health and addiction advocate, and person in long-term recovery—to have a powerful, honest, and energizing conversation about the real roots of emotional dysfunction and the stigma that keeps people stuck. Preston shares how his own experiences with addiction, recovery, and emotional growth shaped his work, and why building a culture of proactive mental and emotional wellness is more critical than ever. Together, they explore how vulnerability, consistency, and community can reshape lives—long before a crisis forces change. Whether you're a clinician, a parent, or someone who just wants to live more intentionally, this episode offers both insight and practical inspiration.

Episode #96 - Rethinking Stigma: Preston Moore’s Journey and Message

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