Cross My Heart, Hope to Thrive podcast is dedicated to the stories of trauma survivors and those who support them. I thank everyone who is willing to be vulnerable and share and I thank all who take the time to listen. Healed people heal people.

This is Episode 10, during which I have a big announcement.

In August, I will be launching a new program and also a new (additional) podcast to support this. If you are interested in finding out more about this trauma-informed marketing program, sign up https://endive-disc-sfkr.squarespace.com/mhjemails (here).

During this episode, I do not really discuss serious mental health issues, but they do come up in most episodes. If you are ever not in a safe space emotionally, you may want to listen when you are feeling better.

If you are having issues right now, please seek help. There are resources below, on my website and an internet search will give you many more.

Please remember, this podcast is not a substitute for mental health care and that healing is a journey best traveled with the support of professionals.

Just a reminder, I do enjoy spicy language and sentence enhancers from time to time, so if adult language offends you, you have been warned. But, not so much in this episode!

If you are interested in experiencing Trauma Recovery Coaching, visit the IAOTRC https://certifiedtraumarecoverycoaching.com/directory-of-coaches (here) and see the list of coaches available. You can also visit my website at https://my.captivate.fm/www.crossmyhearthopetothrive.com (www.crossmyhearthopetothrive.com)

If you are currently (or ever) experiencing a mental health issue, please seek help. If you are in crisis, please dial 911 for help or go to the emergency room. If you are looking for support, there are many websites online. In the United States, consider calling Lifeline, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org), at 800-273-8255 or NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, https://nami.org/Home (https://nami.org/Home). Their hotline is 800-950-NAMI (6264). ). If you have experienced sexual assault or abuse, you can reach out to RAINN, at rainn.org where they have a live chat or you may call 800-656-HOPE (4637).

Don't wait to call if you need help. That is what they are there for. Take care.

If you're interested in learning more about trauma in general, I have a recommended reading list on my website https://www.crossmyhearthopetothrive.com/reading (here). There are also books recommended by my guest here.