Allison in Wonderland Allison Frye

In this bonus episode, Host Allison Frye discusses the new segment to the Allison in Wonderland Podcast "$hit NOT to Say When Someone is Grieving."

This Episode explains why the host is passionate about this very needed topic to be discussed and invites people to email her their stories to be read on future episodes.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses traumatizing topics such as sexual abuse and suicide.
Contact Debi:
Facebook: DeborahAdams.967
LinkedIn: Deborah (Debi) Adams
Website: WinningOverShame.com

Debi and Allison Frye discussed Debi's book, which covers her experiences from age four to 2012, and the importance of being prepared for the potential success of the podcast. They also discussed Debi's journey of healing and the use of creative activities to help with the process.

Debi experienced physical and psychological abuse from her father and was taken away from her mother at age nine. She and her sister were taken to a group of five people who subjected them to horrific abuse. She felt responsible for protecting her sister and felt shame for not speaking up earlier. She was eventually rescued and had an off-and-on relationship with her father until her mother stopped it.

Debi experienced childhood trauma, which led to her seeking out people who would take care of her. She met her husband during hospitalization, and they had a social outlet of going to parties and engaging in extreme activities. This ultimately led to the end of their marriage when her husband met someone else online. Debi used her magical thinking and creativity to help her cope with her shame and trauma.

Debi found healing through playing with dolls and creating an elaborate dinner for herself. She also found a support group to help her work through her trauma and is now planning to speak about her journey and the skills she used to help others. She also encourages people to keep their safety objects with them in case of triggers.

Allison Frye is advocating for mental health and discussing her journey of learning to live with PTSD and insomnia. She is also working on a website, Journey Through Wonderland, to be an accountability partner, grief partner, and trauma partner for those who don't have a support system. She is taking classes to be a life coach and is exploring resources such as the text crisis line and the sex trafficking rings in her area.

Allison Frye and Debi discussed mental health, coping mechanisms, and the journey of learning about mental health advocacy. They also discussed the benefits of having a publisher versus self-publishing and the importance of suicide prevention.

Dr Melissa Green joins mental health advocate Allison Frye to discuss her current focus on brain health, healthy aging and dementia caregiver support.

Doctor Melissa Green online:
Resilience & Psychological Fitness Center: psychfitcenter.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drmelgreen
Instagram: instagram.com/dr.melgreen
Facebook: facebook.com/DrMelGreen

Allison Frye and Andrea Brognano discussed the importance of multi-state licensure for mental health professionals and the need for more access to mental health services. They also discussed the importance of using social media as a tool for support rather than a place for therapy.

Andrea Brognano and Allison Frye discussed the importance of having a support system and how to use social media to engage with people. They also discussed the importance of humanizing any situation and also discussed the importance of being intentional about connecting with people you work with about things that aren't work.

Allison Frye and Andrea Brognano discussed the importance of providing mental health services to people with disabilities, as well as the need for systems to collaborate and provide resources to those in need. They also discussed the impact of the pandemic on mental health, particularly for children, and the need for advocacy and education to ensure that people are aware of the services available to them.

Allison Frye and Andrea Brognano discussed the difficulties of accessing mental health resources, the importance of having a support system, and the healing power of cats. They also discussed the need for advocacy in the mental health space and the importance of finding a routine to help wind down.

Join this episode of the Allison in Wonderland Podcast, where Allison is joined by Luke Howard, Clinical Hypnotist (lukenosis.com). Luke uses his years of training and experience to help people reach their goals, overcome fears and anxieties, and make positive behaviour changes.

Allison hopped on this call a TOTAL skeptic about hypnosis, and Luke was either hypnotizing, or at least knowledgable enough to win Allison over!

Join this episode of the Allison in Wonderland Podcast, where Allison is joined by James Cox. James is a host of the popular mental health podcast "When words Fail... Music Speaks". Allison and James nerd out about music and movies while discussing mental health and the music that soothes the soul.