Let's Break That Down

Simone Biles blew me away when she demonstrated how to put your mental health first on the world's stage (the Olympics).  So in honor of her radical act of self-love and self-care, this episode is about my past struggle with perfectionism and my journey to understanding that my mental health must come first to be successful in any other area of my life.  We also talk about what happened to me when I ignored my mental health for a long time.  Of course, we also touch on ACEs (Adverse Childhood Events), mental health in schools,  and trauma-informed classrooms.  To learn more, visit the resources below.
 ACES: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html

If you are struggling, see the resources below: 
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 

National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673

National Eating Disorders Helpline (800) 931-2237

Find a therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

Dating is hard.  And if you've experienced trauma connected to sex and relationships, such as sexual violence, intimate partner violence, or abuse, it is even more difficult.  This episode explores the topic of dating after trauma and Katherine Taylor's personal experiences with overcoming trauma while trying to date.

Have you wondered what's the difference between PTSD and C-PTSD?  Did you know that EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Re-processing) is a very effective treatment for PTSD? If you're interested in these topics, this episode is for you!

Resources if you are struggling:
National Sexual Assault Hotline-1-800-656-4673 (RAINN.org)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline-800-273-8255
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration hotline- 1-800-662-4357

If you'd like to learn more:
EMDR
https://www.healthline.com/health/emdr-therapy
C-PTSD
https://www.healthline.com/health/cptsd
PTSD
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml
https://www.rainn.org/articles/post-traumatic-stress-disorder
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/specific/ptsd_research_women.asp
Sexual assault and posttraumatic stress disorder: A review of the biological, psychological and sociological factors and treatments
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2323517/
Sexual Violence Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/sexualviolence/fastfact.html
Coping with a Traumatic Event
https://www.cdc.gov/masstrauma/factsheets/public/coping.pdf
The Invisible War
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/invisiblewar

Welcome to episode 1 of Let's Break That Down!  In this episode, Katherine breaks down her process to overcome fears and not let them rule your life!  If you have something you want to do, but are afraid to start, this episode is for you.