PTSD and Beyond

“Everyone’s important and you do…you matter,” Alayna 

Alayna’s story is of persistence, strength, and a warrior! Give a listen to her tenacious determination of overcoming trauma.

“You gotta rise up,” Carey Kirkella

Award-winning photographer, founder of the Sisters & Survivors photo project, and storyteller, Carey Kirkella, shares her own story about overcoming depression, anxiety, self-esteem and confidence challenges, and finding resilience through photography. Listen to Carey’s journey of processing pain with purposed finding photography as a way to heal.

 To learn more about Carey, connect:

Web: CareyKirkella.com

Instagram: @CareyKirkella

Facebook: Carey Kirkella Photographer

“I have depression but depression doesn’t have me,” Randi-Lee Bowslaugh

Canadian National Champion in Kickboxing, personal trainer, author, and mental health advocate, Randi-Lee Bowslaugh, shares her story to inspire others and ensure that no one feels alone. Growing up with uncertainty from an alcoholic step-father, Randi-Lee did not know what to do or how to process emotions or even get things “right.” Now as a mom, Randi-Lee shares “what to do” from “what not to do” in her family life as well as with coaching clients.

To learn more about Randi-Lee, connect:

Web: RBWriting.ca

Facebook: RBWriting

Books: Thoughts of a Wanderer, Deck the Halls, A Mother’s Truth

“Don’t look back, we’re not going that way,” Luc Roberts

“Everyone knew someone affected by fire,” says Australian Royal Fire Service Firefighter Luc Roberts. Luc openly talks about his PTSD experience after the 2019 Black Summer bushfire season. Listen to Luc’s story as he shares how to deal with stress, commitment to get through challenges, and how healing is not a linear process.

To learn more about Luc, connect:

YouTube: Luc Roberts

Instagram: @The_King_Robbo

“I had to dig through the black tar to find the diamond,” Rae Leigh

Independent Australian singer-songwriter, Rae Leigh shares her story of CPTSD and how music and songwriting helped release the black tar of trauma, anxiety attacks, and suffering. Listen to Rae as she shares her story of healing and beyond.

To learn more about Rae, connect:

Web: Rae-Leigh.com

Twitter: @RaeLeighAUS

Instagram: @RaeLeighAUS

“Our responsibility is to heal and create a better world,” Jac Brown

Unresolved childhood trauma led to spiraling dissatisfaction with life and unexplained health challenges. Jac Brown, Confidence Coach, started her healing journey out of self-discovery. Every emotion was stored in the body and no matter her career successes, she had a strong desire to live more fully with purpose. Listen to Jac’s story and how she took control of her own healing.

To learn more about Jac, connect:

Web: JacBrown.com

Instagram: @TheJacBrown

“I knew that I was better than what I was doing,” Justin Brien

Now 2 years sober, Life Coach and Mental Health Advocate, Justin Brien, shares his story of how the “man-up” stigma and false sense of confidence from drinking, almost took his life. In rehab he discovered his “why” and exploring under the rock is what is needed and wanted to move to being a peaceful warrior. Give a listen to Justin’s story overcoming addition and how he has grown.

To learn more about Justin, connect:

Web: JustinBrien.com

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“Put yourself first,” says Lisa Palmer. Lisa’s story is raw, real, and one rediscovery. Give a listen to her tenacious determination of overcoming trauma.

“Start pouring into yourself…invest in you to heal,” LaJune Singleton

Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and Nutritional Lifestyle Coach, LaJune Singleton shares her healing journey story about grief and loss, physical injury, obesity, fitness, and women’s health. “Sometimes we say we forgive but we still hold on,” says LaJune. Give a listen and hear how though forgiveness, you can let go.

To learn more about LaJune, connect:

Web: LaJuneSingleton.com

Instagram: @LaJuneSingleton

What comes to mind when you envision a warrior?  Can a warrior armed with love, compassion, mindfulness, and the unbreakable spirit of a champion transform a world of chaos and trauma?

Today's PTSD and Beyond Podcast Episode 30 Stories in 30 Days features the founder, leader, and wounded healer at the heart of PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Deb Lindh.  

Dr. Deb Lindh has traveled the world on her journey in preparation for fulfilling her purpose as a wounded healer and mental health warrior.  Through her vast academic study that includes her Doctoral Dissertation on workplace stress, mindfulness based stress reduction and innovative measurement for Organizational Development and Employee Wellness, Dr. Deb set the foundation and path for her healing.  Dr. Deb embodies authenticity, leadership, and mindfulness in her work with organizations to create space for healing.  Dr. Deb has carried this compassionate warrior spirit throughout her career as an Amazon best-selling author, educator, entrepreneur, and podcast host and founder of PTSD and Beyond.  

In this episode, Dr. Deb shares how her own experiences with trauma and PTSD set the foundation to become a cycle breaker, legacy builder, wounded healer, and mental health warrior in the spirit of love, compassion, and kindness. Dr. Deb’s journey guides us on a “Hero’s Journey”  through PTSD and into the Beyond.

Connect with Dr. Deb at:

Web: DrDebLindh.com

email: [email protected]

Twitter: @DebraLindh

Instagram: @DrDebraLindh

LinkedIn: Debra Lindh