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My name is Jackie Douglas jones I am a wife -  a mother of three adult kids - and a passionate advocate for sustainable recovery from any and all mental health issues or disorders. I have fought and overcome mental health concerns my whole life. Today, as a qualified professional therapist and Life coach, my objective is to assist as many as I  am able to, with their journey recovery. GEN Z kids (generally accepted as kids born in the first decade of the 21st century) have grown up and developed in the smartphone revolution. This has floored most adults born before Y2K...They need our help. VENI CECIDI VICI - I CAME | I FELL | I CONQUERED RESEARCH NOTES While most of what I refer to is both learned through my therapy qualification studies, I have backed this up with research done online and I have then backed my research up with practical experience gained over the course of my life. Again, this episodes and all episodes, reflect my and my guests personal opinions.

Episodes

  1. MAR 1

    EP 3 : LORENS REMARKABLE COURAGE

    After Tayden opened his heart to us in the previous episode—letting us into the private corners of his life, his trauma, and the anxiety he has carried as a transgender male—we turn now to his twin sister. This is an edited conversation I had with her two years ago, in 2024, and her story is one that still shakes me every time I revisit it. Loren… from the moment she could walk, she filled every room with light. An extroverted, spirited, unstoppable child. And then high school happened. The emotional bullying she endured carved wounds far deeper than any of us realized. Those wounds led her into heartbreaking circumstances—some from poor decisions she bravely owns today, others from the cruel luck no child should ever face. She survived sexual abuse as a young teen, fought her way through self‑harm, suicidal thoughts, substance use, and terrifying panic attacks. As parents, we saw her slipping, and we tried so hard to reach her—but so much of the battle was invisible, happening inside her. And in the chaos of everything she couldn’t control, she held on to the one thing she thought she could: her eating. What started as a coping mechanism became a relentless eating disorder that consumed her strength and our hearts. At this time, she was also diagnosed with BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) That’s enough for now. Loren, you are a warrior. You have been to the darkest places and still, somehow, you offer the world the kindest heart imaginable. You will move mountains. You already have. Mom and Dad love you more than words will ever say. And Tayden, you are extraordinary. Your courage, your softness, your honesty—you teach us every day how powerful authenticity can be. Mom and Dad love you with everything we have. To everyone listening: thank you for being here. Please subscribe, share your thoughts, and above all, know that this is a space where you are seen, welcomed, and never judged. To our listeners, please subscribe and share your thoughts. Our aim is to create a space where everyone feels welcome and free of judgment. Spoiler alert : points discussed #eatingdisorders #suicidalideation #substanceabuse #ed Come heal with us...

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My name is Jackie Douglas jones I am a wife -  a mother of three adult kids - and a passionate advocate for sustainable recovery from any and all mental health issues or disorders. I have fought and overcome mental health concerns my whole life. Today, as a qualified professional therapist and Life coach, my objective is to assist as many as I  am able to, with their journey recovery. GEN Z kids (generally accepted as kids born in the first decade of the 21st century) have grown up and developed in the smartphone revolution. This has floored most adults born before Y2K...They need our help. VENI CECIDI VICI - I CAME | I FELL | I CONQUERED RESEARCH NOTES While most of what I refer to is both learned through my therapy qualification studies, I have backed this up with research done online and I have then backed my research up with practical experience gained over the course of my life. Again, this episodes and all episodes, reflect my and my guests personal opinions.