Navigating Normal

Support the showPlease share to help spread awareness.If you'd like to come on the podcast and share your story please reach at to Stitchnormal@gmail.comUnedited versions of each episode can be found on our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/NavigatingNormalPodcastNavigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_NormalMusic courtesy of Chris Butler.Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

On the 50th episode of the Navigating Normal Podcast we have our beautiful friend Samantha join in a discussion about family, love, and what we want our normal to look like.  This conversation is infectious and equates change.  You don't want to miss it!Samantha can be found on Instagram:  Samantha.thebraveCosmic Triggers with Sam:https://open.spotify.com/show/3gylbF6JxM75wGT13trcry?si=S0_5Mx_2TBy2C2qypg_BWQhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cosmic-triggers-with-sam/id1586383634https://anchor.fm/cosmictriggerswithsamhttps://www.patreon.com/cosmictriggerswithsam?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorSupport the showPlease share to help spread awareness.If you'd like to come on the podcast and share your story please reach at to Stitchnormal@gmail.comUnedited versions of each episode can be found on our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/NavigatingNormalPodcastNavigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_NormalMusic courtesy of Chris Butler.Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

TJ Butler is a little bit of everything and has the stories to prove it.  Butler's sharp short-story collection focuses on women's agency and the ways they make choices (or not).  In today's episode we hear a little bit about her own journey as she tells us about her collection of short stories that will captivate you on a whole other level.  You can be sure we will hear more from her soon.  Be sure to grab her book at TJButlerAuthor.comInsta:  @TJButlerAuthor Twitter:   @aGalWithNoNameSupport the showPlease share to help spread awareness.If you'd like to come on the podcast and share your story please reach at to Stitchnormal@gmail.comUnedited versions of each episode can be found on our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/NavigatingNormalPodcastNavigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_NormalMusic courtesy of Chris Butler.Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

Terry Baranski is a trauma-centric Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner that is helping spread the method of Internal Family Systems and help with trauma recovery using this exciting and powerful newer method of therapy and treatment.  In this interview he explains what IFS is and how he and other ISF practitioners work with the subconscious to help relieve the symptoms of trauma.  www.healingtheself.netInsta:  Terry.BaranskiTwitter:  @tbaranskiSupport the showPlease share to help spread awareness.If you'd like to come on the podcast and share your story please reach at to Stitchnormal@gmail.comUnedited versions of each episode can be found on our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/NavigatingNormalPodcastNavigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_NormalMusic courtesy of Chris Butler.Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

Join us as we reconnect with out good friend Samantha the Brave from the podcast Cosmic Triggers as she recants her trip into Peru to meet Mother Ayahuasca and gives us a little insight into the logistics of such a journey.Samantha can be found on Instagram:  Samantha.thebraveCosmic Triggers with Sam:https://open.spotify.com/show/3gylbF6JxM75wGT13trcry?si=S0_5Mx_2TBy2C2qypg_BWQhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cosmic-triggers-with-sam/id1586383634https://anchor.fm/cosmictriggerswithsamhttps://www.patreon.com/cosmictriggerswithsam?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorSupport the showPlease share to help spread awareness.If you'd like to come on the podcast and share your story please reach at to Stitchnormal@gmail.comUnedited versions of each episode can be found on our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/NavigatingNormalPodcastNavigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_NormalMusic courtesy of Chris Butler.Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

Don St John, Ph. D., is a somatic-relational psychotherapist, workshop leader and author of the award winning book, Healing the Wounds of Childhood. He teachers Continuum Movement and Hellerwork Structural Integration.  His newest book is now available:  Healing the Wounds of Childhood and Culture: An Adventure of a Lifetime.For more info and resource from Don St John:https://pathsofconnection.com/Support the showPlease share to help spread awareness.If you'd like to come on the podcast and share your story please reach at to Stitchnormal@gmail.comUnedited versions of each episode can be found on our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/NavigatingNormalPodcastNavigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_NormalMusic courtesy of Chris Butler.Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

Susannah Kennedy is an anthropologist that was born in India and raised in the US by her mother who was an outwardly successful narcissist.  At the age of 75 her mother decided she had lived long enough, and took her own life.  However, unbeknownst to Susannah, her mother left behind 45 years of journals for her to read, process, grieve, and in return Susannah shares her story of what she found reading her childhood memories through her mother's eyes.  Reading Jane is available 09-05-2023.Get it here:https://a.co/d/aMAEPzzhttps://susannahkennedy.com/Support the showPlease share to help spread awareness.If you'd like to come on the podcast and share your story please reach at to Stitchnormal@gmail.comUnedited versions of each episode can be found on our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/NavigatingNormalPodcastNavigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_NormalMusic courtesy of Chris Butler.Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

In the second episode of our Fame and Misfortune series we discuss the upbringing of the amazing pro skater Bam Margera with our good friend Sylar. Support the showPlease share to help spread awareness.If you'd like to come on the podcast and share your story please reach at to Stitchnormal@gmail.comUnedited versions of each episode can be found on our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/NavigatingNormalPodcastNavigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_NormalMusic courtesy of Chris Butler.Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

My boyfriend and I went to see Sound of Freedom to see what all the commotion was about.  This is purely our own opinions having walked in without being swayed in either direction.Music courtesy of the very talented Chris Butler.Support the showPlease share to help spread awareness.If you'd like to come on the podcast and share your story please reach at to Stitchnormal@gmail.comUnedited versions of each episode can be found on our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/NavigatingNormalPodcastNavigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_NormalMusic courtesy of Chris Butler.Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

I know there should be something here so I just want to say some things are about to be different, but we aren't going anywhere, I promise.  Please bear with us as we venture forward in the never ending growing pains of life itself.Music courtesy of the amazing Chris Butler.Support the showPlease share to help spread awareness.If you'd like to come on the podcast and share your story please reach at to Stitchnormal@gmail.comUnedited versions of each episode can be found on our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/NavigatingNormalPodcastNavigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_NormalMusic courtesy of Chris Butler.Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

D. Paul Fleming is a retired disabled Navy veteran that still has some work to do it seems.  He has a lot of titles including Master Home Builder, Native American Holy Man, grandfather, and best-selling author.  Please enjoy this conversation I had with him recently about his new book and some other pearls of wisdom.  I look forward to more conversations with Paul in the future, as this one was quite exceptional.  Please enjoy the conclusion of our conversation!https://www.blackhawkbooks.com/Music courtesy of Chris Butler and the amazing Frank Watkinson.https://www.youtube.com/c/FrankWatkinsonSupport the showPlease share to help spread awareness.Navigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886PO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61402https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_NormalArtwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

D. Paul Fleming is a retired disabled Navy veteran that still has some work to do it seems.  He has a lot of titles including Master Home Builder, Native American Holy Man, grandfather, and best-selling author.  Please enjoy this conversation I had with him recently about his new book and some other pearls of wisdom.  I look forward to more conversations with Paul in the future, as this one was quite exceptional.  Please enjoy the first of this two part series!https://www.blackhawkbooks.com/Music courtesy of Chris Butler and the amazing Frank Watkinson.https://www.youtube.com/c/FrankWatkinsonSupport the showPlease share to help spread awareness.Navigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886PO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61402https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_NormalArtwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

Sylar has lost more people than the average human.  Join me in hearing her story of loss and trauma throughout her childhood and her years in the military, and listen to her talk about what she's been up to now..https://www.twloha.com/https://www.youarethepower.net/Music courtesy of Chris Butler and the amazing Frank Watkinson.https://www.youtube.com/c/FrankWatkinsonSupport the showPlease share to help spread awareness.Navigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886PO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61402https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_NormalArtwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

Pengu is a long time supporter of the podcast and personal friend who has a vested interest bordering on obsession with researching psychedelics.  He can be found meandering through Discord with stories and laughter.Music courtesy of Chris Butler and the amazing Frank Watkinson.https://www.youtube.com/c/FrankWatkinsonSupport the showPlease share to help spread awareness.Navigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886PO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61402https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_NormalArtwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

Pengu is a long time supporter of the podcast and personal friend who has a vested interest bordering on obsession with researching psychedelics.  He can be found meandering through Discord with stories and laughter.Music courtesy of Chris Butler and the amazing Frank Watkinson.https://www.youtube.com/c/FrankWatkinsonSupport the showPlease share to help spread awareness.Navigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886PO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61402https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_NormalArtwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

Sheyann Straub is a photographer, former school teacher, wife, daughter, mother, Midwesterner, and self published author among other things.  In her book Honeysuckle and Cigarettes: Confronting Family Secrets so my Daughter Doesn't Have to, Sheyann shares her own journey in confronting family secrets and surviving small town life after her mother goes to prison for an inappropriate relationship with a minor.  Her story is eloquently written and breathes nothing but the truth out into the open.  She also has a really wonderful newsletter titled The Little Things which is also captivatingly written.Sheyann's Book:Honeysuckle & Cigarettes: Confronting Family Secrets So My Daughter Doesn't Have To Sheyann's newsletter:The Little ThingsInsta:  sheyann.straubIntro music courtesy of the talented Chris Butler.Accompanying song Taken for Granted by the lovely artist Mourning Coffee:https://youtu.be/22PY5d8WxoYInsta: MourningCoffeeMusicSupport the showPlease share to help spread awareness.Navigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886PO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61402https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_NormalArtwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

Pengu is a long time supporter of the podcast and personal friend who has a vested interest bordering on obsession with researching psychedelics.  He can be found meandering through Discord with stories and laughter.Music courtesy of Chris Butler and the amazing Frank Watkinson.https://www.youtube.com/c/FrankWatkinsonSupport the showPlease share to help spread awareness.Navigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886PO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61402https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_NormalArtwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

TRIGGER WARNING:  This episode talks about extensive  illicit drug use, sexual assault, and overdose.Baker is a recovering addict that has been relocated to the west coast in an effort to find sobriety and happiness.  As some of us may know this is a hard journey and if any of you are will I encourage you to take a moment and help a fellow survivor out by donating a couple bucks to his CashApp $Bakedry23If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction remember there is help.  Search for local resources in your area or consider calling the SAMHSA Hotline:1-800-662-4357Featured song this episode is Leviathan!Leviathan! by the very talented Jaron Weidner.  Check out some of his other work on YouTube or Spotify: https://www.youtube.com/@HundredYearDashhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5RVji37hUwR1LbnqiTdFQL?si=N9XAg31JRGCDnDR56NxSVghttps://www.instagram.com/hundredyeardash/Introduction music courtesy of the amazing Chris Butler.Support the showPlease share to help spread awareness.Navigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886PO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61402https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_NormalArtwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

Our friend Sam is well versed in psychology, yoga, spirituality, and being an amazing and beautiful human that just wants to help others realize that they are amazing beautiful humans. Book Sam mentioned:Love: What Life Is All About Paperback by Leo F. Buscaglia https://a.co/d/1QDcqlcInsta:  Samantha.thebravePatreon:  https://www.patreon.com/cosmictriggerswithsamhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3gylbF6JxM75wGT13trcry?si=S0_5Mx_2TBy2C2qypg_BWQhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cosmic-triggers-with-sam/id1586383634https://anchor.fm/cosmictriggerswithsamIntro music courtesy of the amazing Chris Butler.Outro is a cover of I Don't Mind by Defeater.Support the showPlease share to help spread awareness.Navigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886PO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61402https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_NormalArtwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

Michael Unbroken is the founder of Think Unbroken, a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, award-winning speaker, podcast host, business coach, and advocate for adult survivors of childhood trauma. Michael started his first business at only eight years old, became an executive at thirty-three, and has worked with multi Fortune 500 brands, small business owners, and entrepreneurs to get clarity on their brand positioning, marketing value, and missions.  In today's conversation Michael shares with us his upbringing and how he pulled himself out of the environment he was brought up in.Website: www.thinkunbroken.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelUnbroken/Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/michaelunbrokenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelunbrokenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC95YX4cZdz39HHIaLZYFsGALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traumasurvivormentorandcoach/Speaker's Page: https://www.thinkunbroken.com/speakAmazon links to the books Michael mentioned in this episode:https://a.co/d/0BMWtiChttps://a.co/d/iH70fLGhttps://a.co/d/h9Qff0oMusic courtesy of Chris Butler.Support the showPlease share to help spread awareness.Navigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886PO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61402https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_NormalArtwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

Our dear friend Lumi is a superhero who works directly with the homeless in her area to overcome their own hardships while recovering from traumas of her own.Please join our new Discord:  https://discord.gg/n8cNjhhcfkPatreon:  https://www.patreon.com/NavigatingNormalPodcastMusic courtesy of Chris Butler and the amazing Frank Watkinson.https://www.youtube.com/c/FrankWatkinsonSupport the showPlease share to help spread awareness.Navigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886PO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61402https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_NormalArtwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

A glimpse down memory lane for a trauma survivor can be painful and yet enlightening.Check out our new YouTube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/@navigatingnormal7433Music courtesy of Chris Butler and the amazing Frank Watkinson.https://www.youtube.com/c/FrankWatkinsonSupport the showPlease share to help spread awareness.Navigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886PO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61402https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_NormalArtwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

Today I had the pleasure of meeting our new friend Sam's partner, and he was kind enough to share his own story.  I look forward to getting to know these two more in the future.  You can check out Sam's podcast "Cosmic Triggers with Sam" on Spotify.Music courtesy of Chris Butler and the amazing Frank Watkinson.https://www.youtube.com/c/FrankWatkinsonSupport the showPlease share to help spread awareness.Stitch texting hotline: (971) 270-0886PO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61401Email: stitchnormal@gmail.comTwitter: @NormalStitchInsta: stitchnormalhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074641310495Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

An update on how I've been handling life the last few months as an adult survivor of trauma trying to find some normalcy.  This is including but not limited to a few momentary revelations, as I am constantly growing and learning from the world around me just like we all are.Music courtesy of Chris Butler.Support the showPlease share to help spread awareness.Stitch texting hotline: (971) 270-0886PO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61401Email: stitchnormal@gmail.comTwitter: @NormalStitchInsta: stitchnormalhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074641310495Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

Cosmic Triggers with Sam is a podcast hosted by a beautiful soul trying to figure out how to survive on this orbiting rock we've all landed on.  She has a degree in Psychology and enjoys rock climbing, yoga, and breaking cycles.Sam's Insta: Cosmic.TriggersCosmic Triggers with Sam:https://open.spotify.com/show/3gylbF6JxM75wGT13trcry?si=S0_5Mx_2TBy2C2qypg_BWQhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cosmic-triggers-with-sam/id1586383634https://anchor.fm/cosmictriggerswithsamhttps://www.patreon.com/cosmictriggerswithsam?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorThe article Sam references:https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1988/09/chronic-anxiety-and-defining-a-self/668356/Be Here Now by Mourning Coffee:https://open.spotify.com/track/3VO8FKUY65dl0MVWNkD3Do?si=hBqo7BZmT-2Tk8WxgNwCoQMusic courtesy of Chris Butler.Support the showPlease share to help spread awareness.Stitch texting hotline: (971) 270-0886PO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61401Email: stitchnormal@gmail.comTwitter: @NormalStitchInsta: stitchnormalhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074641310495Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Insta: Taylored2Art

Today we have back our good friend Yvonne Sandomir as her and I reflect on surviving the holidays after experiencing childhood trauma.Yvonne Sandomir is a mother, survivor, artist, daughter, partner, author of her amazing memoir The Invisible Girl, and a podcast host currently on a book tour!  https://theinvisiblegirlmemoir.com/Insta:  ysandomirTwitter:   @yvonne_sandomir*Please share to help spread awareness.*StitchPO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61402-1918Stitch texting hotline:  (971) 270-0886Email me:   stitchnormal@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074641310495Twitter:   @NormalStitchInsta:   stitchnormalMusic courtesy of Chris Butler and the amazing Frank Watkinson.https://www.youtube.com/c/FrankWatkinsonArtwork courtesy of Taylor Long.Insta: Taylored2ArtSupport the show

Meet my new friend Lumi, and hear her story! I look forward to working with her so much more in the future.*Please share to help spread awareness.*StitchPO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61402-1918Stitch texting hotline:  (971) 270-0886Email me:   stitchnormal@gmail.comTwitter:   @NormalStitchInsta:   stitchnormalIntro courtesy of Chris Butler.Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Holy cow it's a Frank Watkinson song!

In this series on Navigating Normal we focus on the trial and tribulations of those supposedly with more wealth and fame than the "normal" individual.*Please share to help spread awareness.*StitchPO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61402-1918Stitch texting hotline:  (971) 270-0886Email me:   stitchnormal@gmail.comTwitter:   @NormalStitchInsta:   stitchnormalReferences:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6bn0YCBACAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOCG-C6k1FYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUnv1OYxukEhttps://www.youtube.com/c/SLOANHOOKShttps://www.youtube.com/c/ThatSurpriseWitnesshttps://www.jacksonville.com/story/entertainment/music/2011/07/21/timeline-britney-spears-life-ups-and-downs/987240007/Support the show

There are these moments in your life where you can physically feel how things have come around full circle.  This was one of those moments for me, and now I'd like to share it with you.*Please share to help spread awareness.*StitchPO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61402-1918Stitch texting hotline:  (971) 270-0886Email me:   stitchnormal@gmail.comTwitter:   @NormalStitchInsta:   stitchnormalMusic courtesy of Chris Butler.Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Support the show

A conversation with the one and only Taylor Long reflecting on how far we've come and how far we still have to go.Add Taylor:smart.bio/taylored2artPlease share to help spread awareness.Stitch texting hotline:  (971) 270-0886PO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61401Email me:stitchnormal@gmail.comTwitter:@NormalStitchAdd me on Insta:stitchnormalMusic courtesy of Chris Butler.Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.Support the show

Yvonne Sandomir is a mother, survivor, artist, daughter, partner, author of her amazing memoir The Invisible Girl, and now a podcast host currently on a book tour!  Join me in catching up with Yvonne and going through some recent personal issues and how we sort through our personal triggers.The other side of this episode:https://firesidechat.com/yvonnesandomir/01G4ZFQQA4Y6M9439E6G99BCB7https://theinvisiblegirlmemoir.com/Insta:  ysandomirTwitter:   @yvonne_sandomir*Please share to help spread awareness.*StitchPO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61402-1918Stitch texting hotline:  (971) 270-0886Email me:   stitchnormal@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074641310495Twitter:   @NormalStitchInsta:   stitchnormalMusic courtesy of Chris Butler.Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.Insta: Taylored2ArtSupport the show

An update on how I am handling life as an adult who experienced adolescent trauma.Please share to help spread awareness.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074641310495Stitch texting hotline:  (971) 270-0886PO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61401Email me:stitchnormal@gmail.comTwitter:@NormalStitchAdd me on Insta:stitchnormalMusic courtesy of Chris Butler.Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.Support the show

"I've been considering things that begin with the letter M."Some thoughts on where people may be standing with their current diagnosis and what to do with it.*Please share to help spread awareness.*StitchPO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61402-1918Stitch texting hotline:  (971) 270-0886Email me:   stitchnormal@gmail.comTwitter:   @NormalStitchInsta:   stitchnormalMusic courtesy of Chris Butler.Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long. https://smart.bio/taylored2art/Support the show

Yvonne Sandomir is a mother, survivor, artist, daughter, partner, author of her amazing memoir The Invisible Girl, life coach, and now a podcast host!  Join me in catching up with Yvonne and hearing about some upcoming endeavors in helping promote awareness and offer education to combat child sexual abuse.https://theinvisiblegirlmemoir.com/https://firesidechat.com/yvonnesandomirInsta:  ysandomirTwitter:   @yvonne_sandomirhttps://laurenskids.org/*Please share to help spread awareness.*StitchPO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61402-1918Stitch texting hotline:  (971) 270-0886Email me:   stitchnormal@gmail.comTwitter:   @NormalStitchInsta:   stitchnormalIntro music courtesy of Chris Butler.Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.Song credit to the amazing Frank Watkinson.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCERvzA8fpBgq7yPpjOjEI3QSupport the show

Yvonne Sandomir is a mother, survivor, artist, daughter, partner, and the writer of her amazing memoir The Invisible Girl.  10% of the proceeds from purchasing The Invisible Girl with be donated to Lauren's Kids, an organization helping promote awareness and education to combat child sexual abuse.https://theinvisiblegirlmemoir.com/https://laurenskids.org/Insta:  ysandomirTwitter:   @yvonne_sandomir*Please share to help spread awareness.*StitchPO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61402-1918Stitch texting hotline:  (971) 270-0886Email me:   stitchnormal@gmail.comTwitter:   @NormalStitchInsta:   stitchnormalMusic courtesy of Chris Butler.Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.Support the show (http://www.ko-fi.com/navigatingnormal)

Yvonne Sandomir is a mother, survivor, artist, daughter, partner, and the writer of her amazing memoir The Invisible Girl.  10% of the proceeds from purchasing The Invisible Girl with be donated to Lauren's Kids, an organization helping promote awareness and education to combat child sexual abuse.https://theinvisiblegirlmemoir.com/https://laurenskids.org/Insta:  ysandomirTwitter:   @yvonne_sandomir*Please share to help spread awareness.*StitchPO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61402-1918Stitch texting hotline:  (971) 270-0886Email me:   stitchnormal@gmail.comTwitter:   @NormalStitchInsta:   stitchnormalMusic courtesy of Chris Butler.Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.Support the show (http://www.ko-fi.com/navigatingnormal)

An update on how I am handling life as an adult who experienced adolescent trauma.Please share to help spread awareness.Stitch texting hotline:  (971) 270-0886PO Box 1918Galesburg, IL 61401Email me:stitchnormal@gmail.comTwitter:@NormalStitchAdd me on Insta:stitchnormalMusic courtesy of Chris Butler.Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.Support the show (http://www.ko-fi.com/navigatingnormal)Support the show (http://www.ko-fi.com/navigatingnormal)

A conversation with John Callas about his book When the Rain Stops and overcoming his own childhood trauma.www.johncallas.comBuy When the Rain Stops here:https://www.amazon.com/John-Callas/e/B004U7GSZA?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000Please share to help spread awareness.Buy me a coffee:https://ko-fi.com/navigatingnormalStitch texting hotline:(971) 270-0886Email me:stitchnormal@gmail.comTwitter:@NormalStitchAdd me on Insta:stitchnormalIntro music is courtesy of a very talented friend of a friend, Christ Butler.Support the show (http://www.ko-fi.com/navigatingnormal)

Psychology in Seattle episode: https://youtu.be/wJ-TshF5JV8Sl04n episode: https://youtu.be/Bb2Pjb5qdVI Dr. Ramani: https://www.youtube.com/c/DoctorRamaniPlease share to help spread awareness.Buy me a coffee:https://ko-fi.com/navigatingnormalStitch texting hotline:(971) 270-0886Email me:stitchnormal@gmail.comTwitter:@NormalStitchAdd me on Insta:stitchnormalIntro music is courtesy of a very talented friend of a friend, Christ Butler.Artwork courtesy of the amazing Taylor Long.Check out Frank Watkinson and give him all your monies.https://youtu.be/MS7u6Lh1RH4

The series mentioned in this episode is The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer for any of you that like to nerd out over a decent sci fi.Please share to help spread awareness.Stitch texting hotline:  (971) 270-0886Email me:stitchnormal@gmail.comTwitter:@NormalStitchAdd me on Insta:stitchnormalIntro music is courtesy of a very talented friend of a friend, Christ Butler.Artwork courtesy of the amazing Taylor Long. Check out Frank Watkinson and give him all your monies.https://youtu.be/MS7u6Lh1RH4Support the show (http://www.ko-fi.com/navigatingnormal)

An update on how I am handling life as an adult who experienced childhood trauma.If you'd like to dive into a good place full of helpful information about mental health visit MedCircle.comPlease share to help spread awareness.Stitch texting hotline:  (971) 270-0886Email me:stitchnormal@gmail.comTwitter:@NormalStitchAdd me on Insta:stitchnormalIntro music is courtesy of a very talented friend of a friend, Chris Butler.Artwork courtesy of the amazing Taylor Long. Check out Frank Watkinson and give him all your monies.https://youtu.be/MS7u6Lh1RH4Support the show (http://www.ko-fi.com/navigatingnormal)

Check out Medcircle.com if you'd like to get your self educated on mental health.Please share to help spread awareness.If anyone would like to reach out or come on and talk we will always be an anonymous safe space.  I'm here for you.Text only:  (971) 270-0886Email me:stitchnormal@gmail.comTwitter:@NormalStitchAdd me on Insta:stitchnormalIntro music is courtesy of a very talented friend of a friend, Christ Butler.Artwork courtesy of the amazing Taylor Long. Check out Frank Watkinson and give him all your monies.https://youtu.be/MS7u6Lh1RH4Support the show (http://www.ko-fi.com/navigatingnormal)

An update on how I am handling life as an adult who experienced childhood trauma.The brilliant Paige Layle can be found here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFd9e6W-saUSwje3-B2lCVg/featuredPlease share to help spread awareness.Text only:  (971) 270-0886Email me:stitchnormal@gmail.comTwitter:@NormalStitchAdd me on Insta:stitchnormalIntro music is courtesy of a very talented friend of a friend, Christ Butler.Artwork courtesy of the amazing Taylor Long. Check out Frank Watkinson and give him all your monies.https://youtu.be/MS7u6Lh1RH4Support the show (http://www.ko-fi.com/navigatingnormal)

How even a cheaply made free on Youtube movie can turn into a learning experience.Please share to help spread awareness.Text only:  (971) 270-0886Email me:stitchnormal@gmail.comAdd me on Insta:stitchnormalIntro music is courtesy of a very talented friend of a friend, Christ Butler.Artwork courtesy of the amazing Taylor Long. Check out Frank Watkinson and give him all your monies.https://youtu.be/MS7u6Lh1RH4Support the show (http://www.ko-fi.com/navigatingnormal)

Please share to help spread awareness.Text only:  (971) 270-0886Email me:stitchnormal@gmail.comAdd me on Insta:stitchnormalIntro music is courtesy of a very talented friend of a friend, Christ Butler.Artwork courtesy of the amazing Taylor Long.Support the show (http://www.ko-fi.com/navigatingnormal)

A quick update on the chaos that has been my life lately.Please share to help spread awareness.Text only:  (971) 270-0886Email me:stitchnormal@gmail.comAdd me on Insta:stitchnormalIntro music is courtesy of a very talented friend of a friend, Christ Butler.Artwork courtesy of the amazing Taylor Long. Check out Frank Watkinson and give him all your monies.https://youtu.be/MS7u6Lh1RH4Support the show (http://www.ko-fi.com/navigatingnormal)

My response to what is currently going on with the Duggar family and a brief mention about Sophie Long.  A discussion on how it feels to be the victim.Please share to help spread awareness.Text only:  (971) 270-0886Email me:stitchnormal@gmail.comAdd me on Insta:stitchnormalIntro music is courtesy of a very talented friend of a friend, Christ Butler.Artwork courtesy of the amazing Taylor Long. Check out Frank Watkinson and give him all your monies.https://youtu.be/MS7u6Lh1RH4Support the show (http://www.ko-fi.com/navigatingnormal)

I swear I'm still here!!Please share to help spread awareness.Email me:stitchnormal@gmail.comAdd me on Insta:stitchnormalIntro music is courtesy of a very talented friend of a friend, Christ Butler.Artwork courtesy of the amazing Taylor Long. Check out Frank Watkinson and give him all your monies.https://youtu.be/MS7u6Lh1RH4

First of what I hope to be many discussions with my new friend Doc.Please share to help spread awareness.Email me:stitchnormal@gmail.comAdd me on Insta:stitchnormalIntro music is courtesy of a very talented friend of a friend, Christ Butler.Artwork courtesy of the amazing Taylor Long.Support the show (http://www.ko-fi.com/navigatingnormal)

A little bit about my own childhood experiences while I wait for you to email me at:Stitchnormal@gmail.comIntro music is courtesy of a very talented friend of a friend, Christ Butler.Artwork courtesy of the amazing Taylor Long. Check out Frank Watkinson and give him all your monies.https://youtu.be/MS7u6Lh1RH4Support the show (http://www.ko-fi.com/navigatingnormal)

A brief introduction to my vision of a collective of people with similar past experiences from various backgrounds trying to sift through adulthood as best we can.Please contact at stitchnormal@gmail.comSupport the show (http://www.ko-fi.com/navigatingnormal)