Mindive

07/25/2025

“Depression doesn’t take away your talents — it just makes them harder to find. But I always find it. I learned that my sadness never destroyed what was great about me. You just have to go back to that greatness, find that one little light that’s left.” - Lady Gaga

07/21/2025

The Big Stomp is just around the corner! Held at Brown-Forman Amphitheater in Louisville’s Waterfront Park, this immersive, multi-day experience is dedicated to stomping the stigma around mental health through music, mindful programming, and interactive experiences. There will be many things to experience and enjoy! Live music, goat therapy, delicious cocktails and mocktails, interactive art exhibits, the Zen Den, pickleball, and so much more! We hope to see you there!

Located on a beautiful 90-acre private nature preserve adjacent to Louisville’s renowned Parklands, The Big Stomp is a festival that stomps the mental health stigma.

07/18/2025

“Life is a dance. Mindfulness is witnessing that dance.” -Amit Ray

07/11/2025

"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” -William James

07/01/2025

“Hope will never be silent.” — Harvey Milk

Pride month may be at an end but our focus on love, acceptance, equality, and passion for everyone will never be over. Let us continue to band together in love and connection and to recognize the importance of the mental health in the LGBTQ+ community. You are not alone and we will always support those in their fight for a fulfilling, inclusive, equal, and healthy life!

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06/30/2025

The Big Stomp is almost here! Help us support the community highlight the importance of mental health! It will all take place at the nation’s first music festival designed to raise awareness around mental health and stomp the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Some exciting things things to look forward to!

-A music lineup for Friday and Saturday featuring regional and local talent
-Craft vendors and food trucks
- A pickleball court, hosted by Team Travel Source and PVUSA
-Hammock Haven, courtesy of our friends at Quest Outdoors
-A 360° photo booth for capturing those epic memories thanks to Renewal by Andersen
-A robust Wellness Resource Tent with incredible local mental health practitioners; The Brook, Heartland Music Together, Network for Hope, U of L Peace Hospital, Mind Dive Therapy, Khalil Mind Kare, Louisville Folk School, Be Well, Louisville Center for Eating Disorders, NAMI, Wellspring, Bridgehaven, and VOA
-Merch Tent with fresh Big Stomp swag
-Step into the Zen Den, presented by Humana and offering Louisville Silent Disco headsets for a collection of guided meditations
-Every hour on the hour in our Body • Mind • Soul Space (BMSS) presented by Valaterra and curated by Katie Ward with Realigned Body, you’ll discover a new wellness practice to try—everything from breathwork to sound healing
-Equine Therapy provided by Louisville Recovery Center, and Goat Therapy hosted by Rustic Forrest Farm & Sanctuary and AHHA
-Special Drum Circles at the Pete’s Landing Stage — 7 PM Friday & Saturday brought to you by Restorative Sound and Renewal by Andersen
-Sand Therapy & Art Therapy, presented by Renewal by Andersen
-Love, Tito’s Artful Minds returns with even more creativity and we look forward to continuing the conversation
-Ponyboy Slings will be offering refreshing samples and photo op with their groovy branded van
-Cornbread H**p is back by popular demand and will not disappoint in merch and samplings of their amazing products - you don't want to miss out
-Heaven Hill's retro Thriving, Together space will be a throwback to the Polaroid days and is all about sharing in community
-Kroger will be onsite with fresh fruit and some sweet treats by Chef Jackie Joseph, alongside partners Beeing2gether
-If This Is You Mocktail Saloon featuring mocktails and a relaxed atmosphere to chill thanks to our friends at Ale-8-One and Ritual Zero
-The Pete Foundation will be sharing their Rock the Elephant initiative - make sure you stop by to learn more how YOU can help make a difference

You’re not just supporting a festival—you’re helping build a more compassionate, connected community. Help us to spread the awareness and we can't wait to see you there!

https://thebigstomp.com/

Located on a beautiful 90-acre private nature preserve adjacent to Louisville’s renowned Parklands, The Big Stomp is a festival that stomps the mental health stigma.

06/20/2025

"Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain." — Vivian Greene

06/15/2025

Father's Day celebrates the influence and love of both fathers and father figures around the world. A father's role is often reduced to strength and hard work, but there are many factors in defining a father. Being able to support a family is important, but having the ability to be sensitive and connected emotionally is also impactful. Men are often held to a high standard of needing to consistently be a pillar of strength and resilience and repressing important emotions. Experiencing these feelings, being open and communicative to loved ones is vital in a father's role. It is not easy being a father and we continue to appreciate and celebrate the individuals that fill those shoes. Happy Father's Day!

06/13/2025

"To love ourselves and support each other in the process of becoming real is perhaps the greatest single act of daring greatly." — Brené Brown

06/06/2025

“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

06/02/2025

“Recovery is not one and done. It is a lifelong journey that takes place one day, one step at a time.”

Addiction comes in many different forms such as (but not limited to) drug use, alcohol use, gambling, etc. Addiction is extremely prevalent in many people's lives, either through a loved one or a personal struggle. Recovery can be a voyage with many obstacles, and can be difficult to do alone. There is no "one size fits all" in recovery, and exploring what works best for you is important. Finding community in recovery groups and working with a therapist is a vital way to fight the battle of addiction. When finding the path to recovery you must also find a way to grant yourself patience, forgiveness, and love. Because you are worthy of it, and you deserve a fulfilling life.

05/30/2025

“Emotional pain is not something that should be hidden away and never spoken about. There is truth in your pain, there is growth in your pain, but only if it’s first brought out into the open.” — Steven Aitchison