I Am Hope In The Chaos

I Am Hope In The Chaos Real talk from Jamie Kodra about bipolar, mental illness & resilience—for those living it and those who love them.

Mental Health Advocate & Resilience Educator | Author | Speaker | Podcast Host

Some of the fiercest warriors are also some of the youngest. ❤️‍🩹This past weekend, I had the honor of supporting my lit...
09/14/2026

Some of the fiercest warriors are also some of the youngest. ❤️‍🩹

This past weekend, I had the honor of supporting my little heart warrior at a walk hosted by Intermountain Healing Hearts. Being surrounded by so many incredible children and families reminded me yet again of the extraordinary strength these kids carry.

Their resilience. Their powerful spirits. Their warrior hearts.

They face hardships no child should have to understand, yet they continue to meet life with courage, joy, and a fierceness that leaves me in awe.

These young warriors remind us that even when life brings hardship—when everything feels uncertain and chaotic—there is always hope.

So proud of you, Bailey. I will always walk beside you. ❤️

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09/10/2026

Stop scrolling for ten seconds—and think of the person who always says, “I’m fine.”

Send the text. Make the call. Ask again. Let someone know they are seen and not alone.

Share this with someone who needs the reminder today:

You matter. Your story is not over. 🦋

Call or text 988 for support.

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What if one story could help a child believe that the hard part is not the end of their story? 💙Hope’s Journey: Finding ...
09/09/2026

What if one story could help a child believe that the hard part is not the end of their story? 💙

Hope’s Journey: Finding the Light is a gentle reminder that even when life feels dark, confusing, or heavy, hope can still be found—and no one has to walk toward it alone.

This book would make a meaningful addition to a child’s bookshelf, classroom, counseling office, or school library—and a heartfelt gift for someone who may need a little extra light.

When you purchase a copy, you’re doing more than supporting me as an author and mental health advocate. You’re helping place a message of hope into the hands of someone who may truly need it.

📘 Available now on Amazon in paperback and Kindle.
Search Hope’s Journey: Finding the Light by Jamie Kodra.

Let’s keep hope moving—one story, one child, and one heart at a time. 💫

From my front porch in Northern Utah… to WebMD. 💙 What a surreal and incredibly meaningful moment!I’m so honored to be f...
09/09/2026

From my front porch in Northern Utah… to WebMD. 💙 What a surreal and incredibly meaningful moment!

I’m so honored to be featured in the WebMD article, “How to Access Quality Care in Small Towns and Rural Areas.” This conversation matters deeply because where someone lives should never determine whether they can receive timely, compassionate, quality care—or whether they feel seen and heard while searching for it.

Access to the right care can change a life. Sometimes, it can even save one.

A heartfelt thank-you to the amazing writer Brigid Galloway Greenwood for listening so deeply, telling this story with such thoughtfulness, and allowing my experience to be part of this important conversation. Seeing my name open an article on WebMD is a moment I won’t soon forget!

Read the full article here:
https://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/features/cm/get-care-smaller-towns

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Today is 9/8—988 Day. 💙One call, text, or conversation can save a life. If you’re struggling, please reach out. Call, te...
09/08/2026

Today is 9/8—988 Day. 💙

One call, text, or conversation can save a life. If you’re struggling, please reach out. Call, text, or chat 988 anytime, 24/7.

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When treatment kept failing, I thought I was the problem.I wasn’t. The diagnosis was wrong.For 32 years, I lived without...
09/06/2026

When treatment kept failing, I thought I was the problem.

I wasn’t. The diagnosis was wrong.

For 32 years, I lived without the full explanation for what was happening inside my mind. Then Amy, my psychiatric nurse practitioner, slowed down, asked different questions, and truly listened. She recognized what others had missed and helped me finally receive treatment that fit what I was actually experiencing.

An accurate diagnosis is not “just a label.” It shapes treatment—and can completely change the direction of someone’s life.

That is why I’m making accurate and timely diagnosis a larger part of my advocacy. People deserve to be heard before they reach crisis, not after.

Did receiving the right diagnosis change your life—or are you still fighting to be heard?

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The right diagnosis didn’t just change my treatment.It changed the direction of my life.For years, I was being treated f...
09/06/2026

The right diagnosis didn’t just change my treatment.

It changed the direction of my life.

For years, I was being treated for pieces of what I was experiencing—but no one had put the whole picture together.

Then a psychiatric nurse practitioner looked beyond the labels, recognized what others had missed, and truly listened.

She became the hero of my story—not because she magically fixed everything, but because she finally saw me clearly enough to help me receive treatment that made sense.

A diagnosis is never “just a label.” When it is accurate and timely, it can give someone years of their life back. Sometimes, it can help save their life.

Has a healthcare provider ever changed your life by truly listening? Honor them in the comments—or share this for someone still searching for answers. 💜

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Some things can’t be explained by a diagnosis—but they can be felt through words. This is bipolar. Share this so someone...
09/04/2026

Some things can’t be explained by a diagnosis—but they can be felt through words. This is bipolar. Share this so someone feels seen…and someone else finally understands. 🩵

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A suicidal brain is not a broken brain. 💙It is a brain overwhelmed by pain so intense that another option—or another tom...
09/04/2026

A suicidal brain is not a broken brain. 💙

It is a brain overwhelmed by pain so intense that another option—or another tomorrow—can feel impossible.

That is not weakness.
It is not selfishness.
It is not attention-seeking.
It is a crisis—and the crisis can pass.

I know because I have lived it. I have survived su***de attempts and nights when I truly believed I would never see the other side. I am still here—not because the pain wasn’t real, but because the moment passed, support reached me, and hope found me in the chaos.

September is Su***de Prevention Month. Awareness matters—but awareness must become action.

Check on the quiet person.
Ask the hard question.
Listen without judgment.
Remind someone they matter before they reach their breaking point.

If this message matters to you, please help it travel. Share it, leave a 💙, or comment STILL HERE—no story or explanation required. Your voice may remind someone silently scrolling that they are not alone.

Pain does not get the final word. There is hope in the chaos.

If you are struggling in the U.S., call or text 988. You deserve support through this moment.

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I am so proud to share that I Am Hope in the Chaos is partnering with the Hope Hero Foundation and supporting the 4th An...
09/03/2026

I am so proud to share that I Am Hope in the Chaos is partnering with the Hope Hero Foundation and supporting the 4th Annual Red Sneaker Gala on October 10, 2026, in Layton, Utah. ❤️👟

Because behind every mask is a story—and your story matters.

The Hope Hero Foundation works proactively to prevent teen su***de by teaching youth resilience and empowerment before their struggles become crises. Through its Ambassador Program, teens and young adults receive su***de-prevention training and certification so they can spread hope, resilience, and peer support throughout their communities. This is a mission I Am Hope in the Chaos wholeheartedly supports and proudly stands behind.

This sponsorship is deeply personal to me. I have lived through my own history of suicidality—including moments when I truly did not believe I would live to see another day—and I have fought hard to still be here. I have also felt the indescribable heartbreak of watching my children face their own struggles with suicidality, wishing I could carry their pain for them and knowing how desperately they needed something to hold on to.

Our family knows how lifesaving it can be to feel seen, supported, and reminded that you are not alone. This sponsorship is in honor of every person still fighting—and because I truly believe there is always hope in the chaos.

If you’re local, I invite you to join us at 6:00 p.m. on October 10 at Young Venue in Layton. Reserve your seat before they run out, support su***de prevention and awareness, and help us remind others that their stories matter.

🎟️ Tickets and information:
https://thehopeherofoundation.org

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