Katrina Strohl is a Navy veteran, an aviation structural mechanic who has literally turned her life around. She is now a certified career coach and host of the “Absolutely Not” podcast which is dedicated to creating a healthy workplace. She sits down with JD and Suzy to tell her story including her own struggle with mental health.

What You Will Hear:

Resilience being the theme of Katrina’s life right now

Intersectionality and identities

PTSD, NDD and alcoholism diagnosis during Katrina’s military service

Katrina’s journey from military service to entrepreneurship

Katrina’s multiple attempts to take her own life and how that drove her to become a counselor.

Boundaries, self awareness and the importance of both.

Psychological first aid

Foster care system the good and the bad.

Quotes

“My opinions and ideals come in a rainbow effect.”

“I didn’t know how to name the harm that was being placed upon me.”

Mentioned:

http://www.katrinastrohl.com/ (www.katrinastrohl.com)