Real people. Real conversations. Real growth.
Life will always come in waves, the trick is learning how to ride them. Poetically dedicated to the United States Coast Guard.
Another vulnerable episode. Recorded the day after facing a surprise trigger. We dive into the impact of witnessing a mental health crisis, and being on the receiving end of the unpredictable behavior that can accompany PTSD and addiction. After an awkward and tense exchange, we talk through different perspectives until we understand and respect one another's experience. National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 SMS: Text START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ For the Veteran's Crisis Dial 988 then Press 1, chat online, or text 838255. https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ Book Referenced: The White Donkey: Terminal Lance by Maximilian Uriarte https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/maximilian-uriarte/the-white-donkey-terminal-lance/9780316362832/?lens=little-brown
When is forcing someone to get help the right thing to do. When do you make a move and take control of a situation that is out of control.
Welcome to Fight Club. ⚠️ Fair warning, we really get into it with this episode - proceed with caution. Generational trauma, boundaries, relationships, differing perspectives, suicide awareness, 988 Crisis Line, personal accountability, feeling sorry for yourself, do the work. Take what is meant for you, leave what is not. You've got this!
Demolition Derby. Mental health crisis and 911. Suicide prevention. Working through the hard shit.
Healing PTSD is a long process. Take a moment to clear your mind, identify the common denominators, assess the available courses of action, and keep going. You've got this. All Secure Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/58HYKPUAkduecMZXoeu5G2
Memorial Day.... Maybe we should just ride to Arlington.
We're back! Diving into the next level of healing, self-reflection, growth and communication. Welcome to phase 2 of Garage Therapy Podcast.
Mood and medication changes. Prescription drug abuse. Camaraderie and community. Communication.
Think Smarter, Not Harder. Government Mistrust. Medical Malpractice and Negligence. Suicide Awareness. You got this.
If ADHD were a podcast episode. This one is as random as it sounds.
From childhood abandonment wounds, to Bruce Banner.
Life lessons from the mountain. Steep incline, rough terrain and how it related to mental health.
Transparency, secondary PTSD, owning up to your role, holding one another accountable while also hearing each other out. Doing the work, and intentionally working to understand how trauma impacts thought and emotional processes. Getting to the root cause, sitting with the broken and withholding judgement. Truly learning to see one another and take into account the full spectrum of this human experience.
⚠️TRIGGER WARNING⚠️ This episode contains the audio recording of an attempted murder. We're excited to have our buddy Cody back on the show to tell his story of surviving a murder attempt and how it's changed his life and perception.
Mountain Views. Pivot for Perspective. About Face. Observe and Learn. Carry on. 180+180=360.
Learning from surprise encounters with the wild, , different perspectives, and fish stories.
Working through layered trauma responses, visualizing, tapping into traumatic memories, learning to trust yourself and validate your own emotions without being controlled by them . We work through our emotions, seek the lessons being taught, and choose to focus on the positives.
Lessons learned. Fresh off the heels of, and still processing, a whirlwind experience we openly talk about objectification, naivety, disrespect, staying smart and aware, lines crossed, highs and lows, mistakes becoming teaching moments, and holding yourself accountable for your own growth and safety.
⚠️TRIGGER WARNING⚠️ We get real, raw and vulnerable about the battles faced behind closed doors with PTSD, addiction, and suicidal ideation. Let's shatter the glass ceiling and break the cycle together. You're not alone. Listen when you're ready.
The healing process gets worse before it gets better. Own your shit, keep going, reach out, and don't give up on each other.
What the storms we face in life can teach us and how being able to navigate the terrain relates to navigating your mental health.
We walk you through our perspective, experience and thoughts on what is contributing to the workforce challenges we're currently facing.
We walk you through our perspective, experience and thoughts on what is contributing to the workforce challenges we're currently facing.
We bring you along for the journey and chaos that ensued in the aftermath of a battle with a table saw. We go into handling shock and trauma, as well as the compound effect experiencing new trauma and a surge of adrenaline can have on those who are already coping with PTSD.
Standing up for what's right and working through explosive anger and how it relates to unprocessed emotions. How to offer true support without unintentionally enabling destructive behaviors and thinking.
Let's talk about Thanksgiving, and holidays in America as a whole. Redefining American culture, without erasing our history.
In this episode we talk about being deflecting during hard conversations and using discernment when applying advice to your own life.
In this episode we talk about how new trauma can reignite old trauma patterns and cycles. We dive into communication and knowing when to walk away and channeling negative emotions in healthy ways. Government mandates and the delayed impact of forcing people's hands.
Working through major life changes and decisions. The price of trusting your intuition and pursuing your path.
After the unexpected death of a close friend, we work through the highs and lows that come with the beginning waves of grief.
P!NK, Addiction, Alcoholism, Relapse, Unconventional Interventions and Life Lessons.
In this episode we talk about whether or not, and how, to work through an emotionally fueled misunderstanding.
In this episode we welcome you into our current life hurtles. We touch on suicidal ideation and making the choice, for yourself, to get help.
In this episode we dive into potential links between PTSD, other emotional traumas and the physical effects it may have on the brain.
This episode is hard hitting, open, and raw. We tackle survivor's guilt, PTSD, and other hard topics and truths.
Breaking free of social norms and forging your own path.
A heart felt episode detailing the twist and turns that brought Garage Therapy Podcast to life.