In this episode, Doug Lawrence and I talk about his experience of mental health issues, alcoholism, and PTSD that led him to a place where unbeknownst to him his wife almost left with their children… He was able to course correct his behavior before he ultimately lost her to cancer. Doug Lawrence is the founder of TalentC® and Co-founder of the International Mentoring Community(IMC). Doug has achieved the highest level of Mentoring certification – The Certificate of Practice - Journey Mentor (IMC). Currently, he alone holds this certification. Serving as a Staff Sargent in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for 25 years, Doug retired in 1999. He is a volunteer mentor with the Sir Richard Branson Entrepreneur Program in the Caribbean and with the American Corporate Partners in the United States working with military personnel in their transition from military life to civilian life. Doug, through research, has determined that there is a role for mentoring as a support for those struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). His experience in law enforcement coupled with working with people suffering from PTSD has afforded him a unique view of mentoring and mental health. In addition, Doug's mentoring practice utilizes Effective Mentoring Processes, his system to help people on their mental health healing journey. Doug works with people who are struggling with their healing journey. Doug lost his wife, Debra to cancer in 2021 and has since devoted his life to helping others with their healing journey. Doug began his Mentoring Practice in 2009. He is an international speaker, mentor, and international best-selling author: "The Gift of Mentoring" (2014), "You Are Not Alone" (2022), and is launching "The Silent Pandemic in 2024/2025. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider "heroes." Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let's connect! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Doug: Website - TalentC.ca Find Marci at https://www.marcinettles.com marcinettles.com Don't forget to claim your FREEBIE from Doug by going to www.MarciNettles.com/Freebies Marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, 'Making Mondays,' that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!