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In this episode, host Devon Taylor interviews Diana Ward, an author and social worker, about her personal journey of transformation and loss. Diana shares her experience of going back to school as a single mother, finding her passion for psychology, and working in the mental health field. She also opens up about the challenges of raising a son with mental illness and addiction, and the heartbreaking loss of her son to suicide. Diana's book, 'Behind the Smile,' offers a vulnerable and empowering perspective on motherhood, mental health, and the importance of compassion.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
06:38 Advice for Parents Raising Children on Their Own
13:06 The Tragic Loss of Diana's Son to Suicide
22:08 Speaking at Booked Naples and Embracing Vulnerability
In this episode, host Devon Taylor interviews Diana Ward, an author and social worker, about her personal journey of transformation and loss. Diana shares her experience of going back to school as a single mother, finding her passion for psychology, and working in the mental health field. She also opens up about the challenges of raising a son with mental illness and addiction, and the heartbreaking loss of her son to suicide. Diana's book, 'Behind the Smile,' offers a vulnerable and empowering perspective on motherhood, mental health, and the importance of compassion.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
06:38 Advice for Parents Raising Children on Their Own
13:06 The Tragic Loss of Diana's Son to Suicide
22:08 Speaking at Booked Naples and Embracing Vulnerability