Mental Health, Minipainting, and Me

Episode 9 of The Hobby Heap is a little different. I wanted to talk to you guys about Mental Health, Miniature Painting and me.
Make sure to check up on each other! And if you’re not doing okay, it’s okay to talk about it. You’re not alone.
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[@unexpectedchemicals]

Oh we are SO BACK. So proud of you and the work you do on this channel. Big love to you 💕

[@philsadler2191]

Great video and a great message my friend.

[@joemaloney9996]

Good video with an important message. I like the rug too

[@UguuYianKutKu]

Based episode, I've had mental health issues since early childhood that sadly have made my adult life extremely challenging. I picked up painting about 8 years ago and its been so helpful, and you p much covered every aspect of it. thanks for spreading the word, this hobby has so many kind and helpful people who just wanna see that cool new thing you painted, even more so when you find a good LGS. Finding a good LGS actually broke my streak of being a shut in. its a wonderful hobby

[@thehobbyheap]

I’m really glad you found miniature painting and that it helped you. It’s definitely helped me when I haven’t been doing so well mentally. Thank you so much for watching and sharing your story!

[@danielguerra6103]

Keep painting and making videos, mate. Love your work.

[@thehobbyheap]

Thank you so much!

[@minacapella8319]

Been doing war gaming and minis painting for almost a decade and a half at this point. I have constantly joked that its my zen, my meditation. Even without factoring in any mental health struggles, it can really help ground you. Ive found it really helps me deal with my PTSD and anxiety, so its been kind of a blessing. This video showed up due to the algorithm, ive never heard of your channel or know you personally, but it's great to see another painter who has a similar outlook about this great hobby.
Also hell yeah for monster hunter!

[@thehobbyheap]

Welcome to the channel! Thank you so much for watching, and for sharing your story too. I’m glad the algorithm brought you here.
+100 points for being a Monster Hunter fan too haha

[@Deefry]

Found myself nodding along to every point.
Thank you for the vid :) Also the Espinas looks very festive!

[@thehobbyheap]

Thank you for watching, I really appreciate it!

[@cadburys1234]

Great video mate, and a message that I needed to hear with regards to my own hobbying. Appreciate all the work you do on your channel xoxo

[@thehobbyheap]

Thank you for your kind words. I hope you find the time to get back to hobbying. You got this!

[@paulwake4204]

Great video mate! Always a message away if you need to holla at me and hear why my daemons are the best army ever and nobody can change my mind!

[@thehobbyheap]

Thank you mate! I’ll beat those daemons one day I swear haha

[@CreatureCreator765]

Great to see you back man, this was just what I needed and hope your situation gets better.

[@thehobbyheap]

I appreciate it man, thank you. Gotta take each day on step at a time ay

[@gavinbooth]

Well said Conner , i am in my 50's and suffer from severe mental health problems my painting and modelling keep me going as do the people i meet on my journey . People need to talk to step out of the shadows i didn't for years and now i have no way back . Keep enjoying the painting marra there's real beauty in our art form at what ever level we paint at, just enjoy it for what it is . All the best . Regards Gav.

[@thehobbyheap]

Thank you so much for sharing your story Gav. I completely agree, we need to talk about our mental health more and open up. That’s the first stage to healing. I’m really glad you’re still modelling, and you’ve absolutely hit the nail on the head - whatever level we paint at, it’s a fantastic hobby and a fantastic community. Take care of yourself my friend, all the best!

[@Ebola1986]

call it a win for u ... lets get painting.

[@chillminis5201]

Love this video. I was going to make a vid on this topic too, but I think yours says pretty much everything I was going to!

[@thehobbyheap]

Thank you for watching! Still make that video my friend, I’d love to see it

[@chillminis5201]

@@thehobbyheap I'll try :) I'm struggling to find time just to make shorts at the moment!

[@KelstenGamingUK]

Hard disagree: mini painting IS the coolest thing in the world (saying this as someone who only discovered it at the age of 40!). Wonderful video. 😊

[@thehobbyheap]

Haha I think it’s cool as well! I want more people to be proud of their hobbies and for more people to not put others down for their hobbies. Thank you for your comments man, it’s great to have you here!

[@THEGREATMOLINA]

Hey can you do monster hunter themes for serephon Saurus? If you do do it can you make them all rathalos themed. The average serephon are normal rathalos. The banner Bearer and drummer are azure rathalos. Then the alpha is silver rathalos

[@thehobbyheap]

This is a great idea! I’ve just been painting my Saurus Warriors in the regular scheme, but I might have to give this a go. Either that or I’ll save the Rathalos and his Subspecies for a different model!