Why the Caged Bird Sings: The Courage to Heal

Coffee, Cocktails, and Clarity: Real Women, Real Talk for Personal and Professional Development

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SHOW DESCRIPTION

TW: This episode has brief mentions of depression, childhood SA, PTSD, and anxiety. If you are not in a space where listening to and discussing these topics is comfortable for you, please feel free to skip this episode and join me for the next one. As always, if you need immediate assistance, there are resources listed below that can assist you in navigating your thoughts and feelings.

Have you ever received a special gift that changed your life? Join me as I talk about a special gift that I received that helped me to start working through my depression leading me to find my voice. This deeply personal episode is my gift to you.

TL;DR

I'll share my story about how I started overcoming challenges and finding the courage to heal.

Time Stamps(1.15 spacing)

00:00 Introduction and Personal Story Teaser

00:57 Welcome to Coffee, Cocktails, and Clarity

01:41 Trigger Warnings and Resources

02:13 Discovering Courage

03:18 Reflecting on Childhood

05:10 The Gift of Reading

05:34 Impact of Dr. Maya Angelou

06:39 Struggles with Depression

07:52 Finding My Voice Through Writing

08:57 Sharing My Story

11:55 Empowering Conversations

12:27 The Gift of Courage

13:19 Encouragement to Heal and Use Your Voice

15:38 Closing Remarks

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RESOURCES

Note: I do not have any affiliations with, sponsorships or endorsements from any of the resources mentioned. They are listed for your reference.

Mental Health Resources

· Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Ph: 988

Website: https://988lifeline.org/

· Psychology Today

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

· National Institute of Mental Health

Website: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/

Sexual Violence Resources

· RAIIN

Ph: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

Website: https://rainn.org/

Substance Abuse Resources

· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Website: https://findtreatment.gov/

· Alcoholics Anonymous

Website: https://www.aa.org/

· Al-Anon Family Groups

Website: https://al-anon.org/

Credits

Podcast Editor: Payton Cross Productions

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