How do trauma, grief, and addiction shape our lives—and how do we heal? In this episode of DEAD Talks, Ryan Soave, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Chief Clinical Officer at Guardian Recovery Network, shares powerful insights from over 14 years in the mental health field.

We explore the complexities of childhood trauma, how it can resurface in adulthood, and ways parents can better support their children through grief and mental health struggles. Ryan also discusses addiction recovery, the interconnectedness of trauma and grief, and strategies for cultivating resilience and transformation.

This conversation offers compassionate, practical guidance for anyone navigating the weight of loss, trauma, or mental health challenges.

For more on Ryan Soave:

⁠www.ryansoave.com⁠

⁠@ryan.soave⁠ on Instagram

⁠www.guardianrecoverynetwork.com⁠

DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh.

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