1 hr 23 min
The Power of Vulnerability: Overcoming Depression and PTSD with Jevon Wooden From Survivor to Thriver
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What does it take to overcome adversity, depression, and PTSD while empowering others to do the same?
In this episode of From Survivor to Thriver, we had the privilege of sitting down with Jevon Wooden to talk about how he struggled with depression and PTSD as a vet and how he now uses that experience to help others create a life they don’t need a vacation from.
We dove deep into the importance of resilience, vulnerability, and sharing our stories to help others.
Jevon Wooden is an Army Veteran, certified mindset and perception coach, author, speaker, and founder of Live Not Loathe, LLC. He has overcome adversity, depression, and PTSD to earn multiple certifications recognized throughout the coaching community, as well as an MBA from the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith Business School and an M.S. in Cybersecurity from Fordham University.
His mission is to empower others to increase their self-confidence, improve their self-perception, and design a life they don't need a vacation from through a mindset shift from scarcity to abundance.
In today’s episode we cover:
The cultural shift needed to support vets coming homeThe strength in vulnerability The family dynamic challenges that Jevon faced growing upThe power of resilienceThe moment Jevon found his voice and his own powerJevon’s mental health struggles and the person that helped him through itWhy the strongest thing you can do is get help when you’re struggling and talk about itHow vulnerability helps you and other people that you may not even realizeThe beauty of changeThe importance of authenticity and accountabilityHow Jevon works with his clients and how he helps themMoving from reacting to situations to respondingThe art of communication and how it has changed in our societyThe gap in the accessibility of affordable healthcare in different communitiesWe hope you enjoyed our conversation with Jevon! If you want to learn more from him, visit his website and follow him on Instagram.
Thanks again for tuning in. We are so grateful to each and every one of you. Please remember to leave a rating and review of our show. It helps us grow and reach those who need it. Also, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Links:
Follow Jevon on LinkedIn
Follow Jevon on Instagram
Visit Jevon’s website
Follow us on Facebook
Follow us on Instagram
Follow us on TikTok
Get in touch: amgits.reverse@gmail.com
Quotes:
“The scars you can’t see are the hardest to heal.” -Jevon
“You have the power to change, and change is a beautiful thing.” -Jevon
“Often, vulnerability doesn’t come out when you need to save yourself. It’s when you put someone you love on the line.” -Marc
“Vulnerability for me is a superpower. Every time I get vulnerable, I feel a bit better. And every time I feel better I feel stronger.” -Erik
Send us a Text Message.
What does it take to overcome adversity, depression, and PTSD while empowering others to do the same?
In this episode of From Survivor to Thriver, we had the privilege of sitting down with Jevon Wooden to talk about how he struggled with depression and PTSD as a vet and how he now uses that experience to help others create a life they don’t need a vacation from.
We dove deep into the importance of resilience, vulnerability, and sharing our stories to help others.
Jevon Wooden is an Army Veteran, certified mindset and perception coach, author, speaker, and founder of Live Not Loathe, LLC. He has overcome adversity, depression, and PTSD to earn multiple certifications recognized throughout the coaching community, as well as an MBA from the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith Business School and an M.S. in Cybersecurity from Fordham University.
His mission is to empower others to increase their self-confidence, improve their self-perception, and design a life they don't need a vacation from through a mindset shift from scarcity to abundance.
In today’s episode we cover:
The cultural shift needed to support vets coming homeThe strength in vulnerability The family dynamic challenges that Jevon faced growing upThe power of resilienceThe moment Jevon found his voice and his own powerJevon’s mental health struggles and the person that helped him through itWhy the strongest thing you can do is get help when you’re struggling and talk about itHow vulnerability helps you and other people that you may not even realizeThe beauty of changeThe importance of authenticity and accountabilityHow Jevon works with his clients and how he helps themMoving from reacting to situations to respondingThe art of communication and how it has changed in our societyThe gap in the accessibility of affordable healthcare in different communitiesWe hope you enjoyed our conversation with Jevon! If you want to learn more from him, visit his website and follow him on Instagram.
Thanks again for tuning in. We are so grateful to each and every one of you. Please remember to leave a rating and review of our show. It helps us grow and reach those who need it. Also, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Links:
Follow Jevon on LinkedIn
Follow Jevon on Instagram
Visit Jevon’s website
Follow us on Facebook
Follow us on Instagram
Follow us on TikTok
Get in touch: amgits.reverse@gmail.com
Quotes:
“The scars you can’t see are the hardest to heal.” -Jevon
“You have the power to change, and change is a beautiful thing.” -Jevon
“Often, vulnerability doesn’t come out when you need to save yourself. It’s when you put someone you love on the line.” -Marc
“Vulnerability for me is a superpower. Every time I get vulnerable, I feel a bit better. And every time I feel better I feel stronger.” -Erik
1 hr 23 min