Conversations with Rhi

Rhi Butler

Conversations with Rhi is a podcast designed to have conversations with incredible people who are wanting to share their stories.

Episodes

  1. Episode 5: Lisa Westgate on Mental Health and PTSD and how it doesn't have to be your final diagnosis.

    11/28/2020

    Episode 5: Lisa Westgate on Mental Health and PTSD and how it doesn't have to be your final diagnosis.

    Recently Awarded a Bronze Roar Award for Best Mental Health Advocate, Lisa’s story is one of hope and empowerment. At 34, after over a decade as an Ambulance Paramedic, Lisa was diagnosed with PTSD, Anxiety and Depression. The toll of her career was compounded by being a dual rape survivor. As a result of her Lived Experience of both suffering and outgrowing PTSD, Lisa will take you on a journey sharing her spiral down into and pathway out of mental illness. Lisa speaks about how her illnesses took a toll on her family, thoughts of suicide and the important turning points throughout her journey back to wellness. Lisa will explain how she found her way back and is now grateful for all of her experiences, even the awful ones, the 3 Keys to Outgrowing Trauma, the 7 Elements of Wellness and why she believes everyone can return to wholeness. Lisa is a mother of three, Founder of Freedom Mindset Training Inspirational Speaker and delivers trainings in areas of mental health, preventative measures, self-care and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Lisa has appeared on radio and podcast shows available to listen to via her website. She is a regular contributor to Fierce Truths Magazine and Women Beyond 40. Lisa speaks fortnightly at the Victoria Police Academy to recruits and imparts insights and strategies for frontline workers to maintain their mental wellness. She was a subject matter expert for an International Coaching Federation Webinar following the bushfires of 2019/2020 season. Lisa’s book “3 Keys to Outgrow Trauma” is available via Amazon and Smashwords, links on her website. She is also a contributing author for Changemakers: IWD edition in which she shared her story. Website: www.lisawestgate.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/lisawestgateptsd LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lisawestgate Instagram: www.instagram.com/lisa_westgate_ Email Lisa at lisa@lisawestgate.com

    1h 20m

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Conversations with Rhi is a podcast designed to have conversations with incredible people who are wanting to share their stories.