Themes: Mental Health, Nervous System Regulation, Trauma

Trigger warning: This episodes contains themes of suicide, PTSD, and child abuse

If you are in crisis or feeling suicidal, call 988 (Veterans, press 1) or text 838255

Episode:

How do you know when it's time to seek help for mental health concerns? And where do you even start? Veteran, author, and mental health advocate Doug Paul Fleming joins Cait and Lindsay to tell his story of overcoming a lifetime of trauma, both from childhood and from being a member of the U.S military. Hear the inspiring story of how Doug turned his pain into purpose, and has dedicated his life to helping others with PTSD move through their trauma.

D. Paul Fleming is a retired & disabled US Navy Veteran, Life Coach, Business Consultant, and a published Author. In alignment with his Native American heritage and spiritual gifts he is also a seasoned holy man, spiritual advisor, and healer. Mr. Fleming's book, 2442 Steps To Crazy, is a true story about personal transformation and overcoming childhood abuse and trauma at the hands of a tyrant family member. His mission is to advocate for Veterans and help others heal from trauma, PTSD, and child abuse. He's been married for almost 4 decades, raised 6 children, and enjoys 9 grand children.

Show Notes:

-Introduction to Reboot with Vital-side, from Lindsay

-Doug shares his personal story of how he began to address his trauma after years of suppressing his emotions; his process of getting diagnosed with PTSD

-How writing his book, 2442 Steps to Crazy, led Doug to discovering freedom and healing from his childhood trauma

-The four aspects of our existence that we need to work through our trauma with: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual

-Doug walks listeners through some parts of his military experience

-Figuring out how your trauma is truly affecting you, and where to go from there; finding your "starting point"

-Addressing the stigma around mental health

Resources:

If you are in crisis or feeling suicidal, call 988 (Veterans, press 1) or text 838255

-Follow Rewire on Instagram here

-Visit Doug's website here

-Email Doug at [email protected]

-Click here to find Doug's first book, 2442 Steps to Crazy

-Click here to follow Doug on: Facebook and Instagram

-Lindsay's Instagram: @myvitalside

-Visit Lindsay's Website

-Cait's Instagram: @caitmurphy.co

-Click here for Cait's FREE Masterclass

*ALL the content talked about in these episodes should not be used as medical advice. These episodes are to be used for informational purposes only.