Jamie Hughes is a social psychologist, coach, and author with over 20 years of experience in trauma, resilience, and mental health education. Having personally navigated psychological abuse and mental health challenges, Jamie brings both professional expertise and lived experience to his work. He specializes in therapeutic writing, resilience building, and helping people learn to observe their past without being trapped by it. Jamie is the author of the "Managing Mental Health" book series, covering anxiety, adult ADHD, PTSD, and clinical depression.

Connect with Jamie:

Website: beacons.ai/managing_mental_health

Book Series: "Managing Mental Health" (Available on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble)

01:02 Understanding Trauma and Self-Observation

04:38 The Power of Journaling for Healing

08:51 Navigating Self-Judgment and Compassion

12:44 The Importance of Awareness in Self-Discovery

18:31 Embracing the Process of Healing

22:30 Defining Resilience and Its Importance

23:57 Building Resilience in a Fast-Paced World

29:41 The Role of Challenges in Growth

37:00 Learning from Failure and Persistence

44:51 Connecting with James Hughes and His Work

47:19 Wisdom Jamie's learning to live

This episode discusses trauma, psychological abuse, mental health challenges, and suicide. If you're struggling, please reach out to qualified mental health professionals for support.

Hosted by Austra Putnina, resilience coach and podcast strategist. This episode is part of the Wisdom in Action podcast, where we explore what it takes to bridge the gap between knowing and doing.

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