I talk about my struggles with attachment, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, and struggling with suicidal thoughts. World Mental Health Day is October 10th. You are not alone! End the stigma. Get help if you need it, encourage others to get help if they need it. We are all here and we all have each other.

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Title is from the quote “Talking to a therapist was like taking your clothes off and then taking your skin off. And then the other person saying ‘would you mind opening your rib cage so that we can start?” by Julie Schumacher. 

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James talks about his journey transitioning from female to male, becoming his authentic self and living his truth. Joining the Marine Corps and realizing, despite his love for the country & the Corps, that he needed to put his mental health first.

Next week’s episode will be my story with depression and other mental health struggles in honor of the upcoming World Mental Health Day on October 10th.

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Cheyenne talks about body image, body shaming, loving your body, and sex work. We talk about normalizing sex work and the sex industry, and the journey she’s been on into loving her body just the way it is.

Title from “Scars to Your Beautiful” by Alessia Cara. 

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Meech speaks with me about toxic masculinity, male culture, the notion of “boys don’t cry”, and the sex-shaming of women in society.

Listen to his podcast “Extraordinary Thoughts for the Ordinary Mind” on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Buy his book “The Extraordinary Thought from the Ordinary Mind” here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08C97X2RY?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title.

Buy “Boys Will Be Boys” by Clementine Ford here: https://www.amazon.com/Boys-Will-Be-Clementine-Ford/dp/1786076632/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=boys+will+be+boys+book&qid=1600105422&sprefix=boys+will+be&sr=8-4.

Title from “Nightmare” by Halsey.

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Taylor talks about Reiki healing, our energy centers and chakras, how to heal them, and how to connect to our womb and femininity through our cycles.

Title from “Shoe Yourself” by Ayla Nereo. 

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Lauren shares her story of surviving rape, the obstacles she has faced since, the failure of the justice system, and continuing to fight without losing hope.

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
Resources @ www.rainn.org.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (legal & other victims services) @ www.nsvrc.org.
Legal Aid for Survivors of Sexual Assault (LASSA) @ www.legalaidforsurvivors.org OR 1-800-991-5153. 

Book on PTSD and what your body remembers that you may not “The Body Keeps the Score” by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk.

Title from “Warrior” by Demi Lovato.

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***I STATED JACOB BLAKE WAS MURDERED when in fact he was shot. My mistake - however the message of Justice for Jacob is still relevant!***

Vanessa Walik shares her experience with Postpartum Depression and we talk about anxiety, libido, motherhood shame, and how to live a life you love with intention.

If you or someone you know has or is currently contemplating suicide please cal the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Visit postpartumdepression.org to learn more. 

Black Lives Matter. Justice for Jacob Blake and his family.

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Title from “Chandelier” by Sia.

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Nicole will discuss her experience inside the military justice courtroom concerning the lack of knowledge when discussing the anatomy of a vagina and sex related crime terminology.

Find sexual assault information and resources here: https://www.rainn.org.

Find the power and control wheel here: http://www.ncdsv.org/images/PowerControlwheelNOSHADING.pdf.

Find domestic violence information and resources here: https://www.thehotline.org.

Find the Consent Tea video here: https://youtu.be/oQbei5JGiT8.

Progressive sex ed info (for kids) here: https://nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/education/progressive-sex-ed-resources-online.

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Meet Tanya. She is a combat veteran having served in the Marine Corps from 2006 to 2015. Following her service, she got her Master of Social Work degree from USC and continues to serve in a different capacity now. She currently works with military and veteran caregivers though a non-profit organization, Yellow Ribbon Fund. Tanya will be sharing some of her own experiences about domestic violence and abuse in the military and some short comings she experienced regarding the military culture.

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Title from “No Man is Big Enough For My Arms” by Ibeyi.

Next week’s episode will air on August 18th, where a guest will discuss military courtrooms during sexual assault prosecution proceedings and the lack of knowledge regarding vaginas and sexual terminology, make sure you don’t miss it by subscribing now!

Rest in Peace to Corporal Michael Guzy, the Marine mentioned in this week’s episode who tried to seek help for mental health related issues and was labeled weak. He passed on July 18, 2015 following a tragic accident.