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****Trigger warning.****

This episode talks about domestic violence and childhood trauma.

If you, or anyone you know are experiencing domestic violence help is available by calling this number: National Domestic Violence Hotline - 800-799-7233

SMS: Text START to 88788

Website: The National Domestic Violence Hotline

In this incredibly moving episode of "Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads," our hosts G-Rex and Dirty Skittles are joined by the inspiring JuJu Bee, who shares her powerful journey from leaving an abusive relationship to completing the grueling Tough Mudder race and transforming her life through fitness.

**Key Lessons Learned:**

- **Resilience Can Be Forged in Adversity:** JuJu Bee's decision to leave her relationship on the same day as participating in a Tough Mudder race shows us the strength that can come from facing and overcoming adversity.

- **Community is Crucial for Growth:** The support JuJu Bee received from the Tough Mudder community helped her to realize her own power and to stay committed to her path of strength and independence.

- **Physical Challenges Can Prompt Mental Growth:** Pushing her limits through the race, JuJu Bee found mental and physical strength, which ultimately led her to meet a supportive partner who shared her love for fitness.

- **Focus on Moving Forward:** JuJu Bee's approach to dealing with her trauma by focusing on her future instead of retelling her past can be a valuable coping mechanism for many.

- **Recognizing Growth in Ourselves and Others:** Both hosts reflect on JuJu Bee's transformation, underlining the importance of acknowledging personal development and the changes we go through in life.

- **The Importance of Support and Resources:** The candid conversation highlights the critical need for support systems and resources for anyone dealing with domestic violence.

JuJubee's story is not just one of personal triumph, but also a reminder to all listeners that it's possible to emerge from darkness into a place of self-awareness, calm, and confidence.

### Key Moments:

- JuJubee shares the emotional one-year milestone since she left her child's father

- Experiences of overcoming obstacles at Tough Mudder

- Discussion on not needing to relive trauma to progress

- JuJu Bee's coping strategies post-relationship

- The impact of domestic violence on children

- JuJu Bee's journey of introspection and self-growth

Don't forget to check out our website for more episodes and information on mental wellness and personal empowerment. And if JuJu Bee's story moved you, share this episode with someone who might need to hear it. 

**Closing Remarks:**

Tune in for more episodes where we dive into the stuff that's on our minds and in our hearts. Remember, it's not the struggles that define us but how we face them. Until next time, this is "Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads," signing off. Stay strong, stay open, and keep pushing forward.

#StrengthThroughStruggle #OvercomingObstacles #FitnessJourney #Empowerment #ToughMudderTriumph #HealingNotReliving #MentalHealthAwareness #DomesticViolenceSupport #Resilience #InspiringStories #SharingIsCaring

S02E03 JuJu Bee’s Journey from Trauma to Triumph - The Power of Juju Bee

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