Getting Thru: Stories of Resilience Andrea Sonnenberg

When Meyli was on a business trip in Kenya in 2019, she was caught in a terrorist attack that forever changed her life. Although she returned home safely, as a result of her experience, Meyli suffered from severe PTSD. She tells us how she spent a small fortune to receive the care she needed and what she did next to tackle the problem of access for all trauma survivors Link to trauma brace appLink to Meyli’s bookAlthough the information covered in this podcast is weighty and deep, it is ...

Bahjat used to feel like he belonged on the sidelines, preferring to channel his feelings into his music. But today he is motivated by sharing his music and journey with others. He tells us how he fled a war and overcame tremendous personal obstacles in order to become a successful performing artist. http://www.bahjatmusic.com/Although the information covered in this podcast is weighty and deep, it is meant for informational purposes only. We are not professionals and no material ...

When Brianna was younger, it was hard to tell if what she was experiencing was just normal teenage angst or if something bigger was going on, but today she understands that mental health issues can take various forms. Brianna tells us how she works to combat stigma through education, why she carries an Altoids box with her and how recovery can be an iterative process. Link to conferenceLink to her websiteAlthough the information covered in this podcast is weighty and deep, it is meant f...

Josh was only six years old in 1999 when a gunman walked into his summer camp and his life changed forever. He tells how the trauma impacted his entire childhood and how he was able to step out from under its shadow. Although the information covered in this podcast is weighty and deep, it is meant for informational purposes only. We are not professionals and no material contained in the show is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If y...

In this special episode, Andrea talks with Dr. Jason Shiffman of the Camden Center about the state of mental health care, what is changing, the use of psychedelics and the problem of access. Link to the Camden centerAlthough the information covered in this podcast is weighty and deep, it is meant for informational purposes only. We are not professionals and no material contained in the show is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If yo...

Sophie is a poet, an advocate and a change-maker. But just a few years ago she was suffering with an eating disorder, which made it impossible to function, or even know herself. She tells us how she finally was able to get the right treatment. And how through this work and diving into her creative practice she was able to find her authentic identity. Link to Sophie’s work with Latinx Conference, Instagram: @latnix_leadership! You can also learn about NALCS hereA Poem by Sophie Born ...