S5E16: The TRUTH will ATTRACT YOUR TRIBE

In this riveting episode of "How I Made It Through," hosts Kristin Taylor and Ray Catania welcome Joshua T. Berglan, a visionary multimedia creator and social empowerment leader known as the "world's mayor." 

Joshua opens up about his tumultuous past, marked by trauma and dissociative identity disorder, and how he has transformed these experiences into a powerful force for good. He shares his journey from a life of abuse and addiction to becoming a beacon of truth and empowerment for underserved communities. This episode delves deep into the importance of truth, the role of media literacy in the new world economy, and how embracing one's authentic self can lead to personal and communal freedom. Joshua also discusses his groundbreaking work in media, providing free resources to empower individuals to harness their unique talents and create their own opportunities in the fourth industrial revolution.

- **[00:00] Introduction and Guest Welcome**
- Kristin introduces the episode and co-host Ray Catania. They discuss the episode's themes and introduce guest Joshua T. Berglan.

- **[03:00] Joshua's Early Life and Trauma**
- Joshua shares his background, including his experiences with sexual and physical abuse, and how these events led to dissociative identity disorder.

- **[06:00] The Power of Truth**
- Joshua discusses the transformative power of truth in his healing journey and how learning to be honest with himself changed his life.

- **[09:00] Navigating Relationships and Identity**
- Insights into how dissociative identity disorder affected Joshua's relationships and his path to understanding and integrating his multiple identities.

- **[12:00] Media as a Tool for Empowerment**
- Joshua explains how media literacy became his vehicle for change and how it can empower others to create their own opportunities.

- **[15:00] Overcoming Societal Barriers**
- Discussion on the challenges faced by marginalized communities and how Joshua's work aims to provide them with the tools to succeed.

- **[18:00] The Future of Work and Media**
- Joshua forecasts the shift towards a creator-driven economy and the importance of media skills in the fourth industrial revolution.

- **[21:00] Building Community Through Truth**
- The episode concludes with Joshua's vision for a future where truth and authentic self-expression attract like-minded tribes and create supportive ecosystems.

Learn more about Joshua at www.JoshuaTBerglan.com.

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