What’s Your Story? | Healing Through True Stories

At the age of eight, Leilany had a close bond with her father, being his little girl. However, her life took a terrifying turn when her dad discovered her whereabouts just as Leilany’s mom and her were preparing to relocate once again. In a horrifying moment, he brandished a gun, threatening both Leilany and her mother in an attempt to take Leilany away from her mother. As an eight-year-old, the f...

Have you ever wondered how betrayal in the family and custody battles can impact the lives of those involved? Brace yourself for an intense emotional ride as Bob Thompson lays bare his journey through family betrayals, custody battles, and having to raise two boys who were victims of child abuse. Show Links: Website: http://fragilemoments.org/tellyourstory">http://fragilemoments.org/tellyoursto...

Despite facing personal tragedy, this weeks storytellers, Lindsay Rogers Seitz, emphasizes the vital role of a robust support system in navigating the tumultuous waters of mental health. We explore the challenge of dealing with public opinion, the need to rise above negativity, and the importance of faith, authenticity, and unconditional love. Show Links: Website: http://fragilemoments.org/tellyou...

Often, we think we're alone in our struggles, but the reality is far from it. Our storyteller this week, is a testament to this, having navigated a challenging journey of recovery from domestic abuse and coercive control. Gabriel walks us through his painful past, giving us an intimate look at his transformation from victim to survivor. He takes us through the various stages of his healing process...

Are you prepared to journey into the emotional landscape of a mother battling depression and anxiety? We welcome our courageous storyteller, Laura, who gives us an unflinchingly honest account of her struggle with mental health, self-esteem, and the challenges of being a new mom. Show Links: Website: http://fragilemoments.org/tellyourstory   Email: jd.jedi@fragilemoments.org Socials: Instagram and...

How do you find your sense of belonging and identity after leaving your home and everything you know behind? Join us as we close out Chapter 3 with a story from Arianna Villanueva, who bravely shares her powerful story of immigration and the profound losses she experienced while leaving Venezuela to pursue a better life.  Show Links: Website: http://fragilemoments.org/tellyourstory Newsletter: htt...

Is the nomadic lifestyle all it's cracked up to be? This week, we had an open and honest conversation with our guest, Brandon, about the challenges and pitfalls of living as a digital nomad. From dropping out of college to transforming his life through travel, Brandon shares his journey and the mental health struggles that can come with constantly being on the move. Show Links: Website: http://fra...

What happens when a New York City chef and mother embraces her own journey of self-acceptance and joy after giving birth to a special-needs child?  This week, we had the pleasure of talking with Angie, a talented chef, mother, entrepreneur, and Gemini, who shares her powerful story of growth and transformation.  Listen in as Angie takes us on a journey from her childhood in the concrete jungle to...

I couldn't be more inspired by our conversation with Maddie, a 22-year-old psychology student and childhood cancer survivor, who shares her incredible journey from being diagnosed with brain cancer at the tender age of three to overcoming adversity and pursuing her dreams in college. Her resilience and determination shine through as she recalls the challenges faced in school, including bullying fr...

These days, “transgender” has become a charged word, associated with arguments over identity, gender, pronouns, sports, puberty blockers and civil rights. But for many of the approximately 1.3 million transgender Americans today, the word isn’t a topic for debate; it’s who they are. Connect with Ney: ⁠@neyroseasher⁠">⁠@neyroseasher⁠ Show Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠...

What happens when a tumultuous family life leaves a lasting impact on your mental health? Join us as we sit down with Melika from Tehran, Iran, who bravely shares her personal experiences of growing up with constant fighting between her parents, leading to their eventual divorce, and the long-lasting effects on her mental well-being. Show Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: @storysharingpod ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ http...

Join us in this episode as we learn how to be gentler with ourselves and open up to a new kind of thinking that can ultimately change our lives for the better. --------- LINKS MENTIONED --------- ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠http://fragilemoments.org/tellyourstory⁠⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/NotTodayMedia⁠⁠ Review/Rate the Show: ⁠⁠https://apple.co/36vrd9F⁠⁠ --------- EPISODE SPONSOR --------- B...

Even if you don’t see it, it doesn’t mean it’s not there. As many things are changing in this world, so are the behaviors and the overall effects of bullying on young people today. Connect with Nhat: ⁠ Website: bridgecreations.com.au LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nhat-tran95/ ______________  Links mentioned: ⁠Twitter⁠ Website: ⁠http://fragilemoments.org/tellyourstory⁠ Patreon: ⁠https://www...

Stable, nurturing relationships are essential to healthy development and can provide us with a sense of security. When someone feels like they’ve been abandoned, it can leave them with lasting trauma. Connect with Railey: https://www.instagram.com/raileymolinario/ ______________  Links mentioned: Twitter Website: http://fragilemoments.org/tellyourstory Reach Out: https://fragilemoments.org/ask Sto...

For too long, many people have silently battled mental health issues, putting on a happy face for the rest of the world — including musicians. Connect with Mike: https://twitter.com/mbankheadmusic ______________  Links mentioned: Twitter Website: http://fragilemoments.org/tellyourstory Storyteller Community: https://fragilemoments.org/community Review/Rate the Show: https://apple.co/36vrd9F ______...

While death is inevitable for all of us at some point, when a loved one or friend suddenly dies, we are reminded of our fragility. Death is hard and grieving is a process. Connect with Megan: https://www.meganglosson.com/ ______________  Links mentioned: Twitter Website: http://fragilemoments.org/tellyourstory Reach Out: https://fragilemoments.org/ask Storyteller Community: https://fragilemoments....

Ongoing self-care is probably the most efficient and cost-effective way to manage your own mental health. Consistently creating space to pause, listen and reflect on what you really need. Connect with Madhurima: https://www.instagram.com/madhurima_freedomsoulcoach/ ______________  Links mentioned: Twitter Website: http://fragilemoments.org/tellyourstory Reach Out: https://fragilemoments.org/ask St...

Children need someone to listen to them, to validate their feelings, to have appropriate expectations for them based on their age, and they need the adults in their life to provide guidance on the challenges they face as they are developing ______________ Links mentioned: Twitter Website: http://fragilemoments.org/tellyourstory Reach Out: https://fragilemoments.org/ask Storyteller Community: https...

The emotional toll of being cheated on can be overwhelming. Connect with Chris: https://twitter.com/chrisalexchavez ______________ Links mentioned: Twitter Website: http://fragilemoments.org/tellyourstory Reach Out: https://fragilemoments.org/ask Storyteller Community: https://fragilemoments.org/community Review/Rate the Show: https://apple.co/36vrd9F ______________ Episode sponsor: BetterHelp: ht...

What does it mean if you feel the symptoms of grief—such as denial, depression, anger, panic and physical ailments—but no one has died? Could you still be grieving? Connect with Koli: https://twitter.com/kolimariex ______________  Links mentioned: Twitter Website: http://fragilemoments.org/tellyourstory Reach Out: https://fragilemoments.org/ask Storyteller Community: https://fragilemoments.org/com...

When loss first occurs, you feel shocked. Unable to think, move or speak. You just stand there starring blankly with only these few words making a mess in your mind. Connect with Adam: https://twitter.com/adammark90 ______________  Links mentioned: Twitter Website: http://fragilemoments.org/tellyourstory Reach Out: https://fragilemoments.org/ask Storyteller Community: https://fragilemoments.org/co...

When a parent of an adult dies, there is almost an unspoken expectation that it will not hit you head on. ______________  Links mentioned: Twitter Website: http://fragilemoments.org/tellyourstory Reach Out: https://fragilemoments.org/ask Storyteller Community: https://fragilemoments.org/community Review/Rate the Show: https://apple.co/36vrd9F ______________  Episode sponsor: BetterHelp: https://be...

The only cure for grief is to grieve. Connect With Atlas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atlaskatari/   ______________  Links mentioned: Twitter Website: http://fragilemoments.org/tellyourstory Reach Out: https://fragilemoments.org/ask Storyteller Community: https://fragilemoments.org/community Review/Rate the Show: https://apple.co/36vrd9F ______________  Episode sponsor: BetterHelp: https://betterh...

Wrapping up Season 2, we hear a story from Zeit. Being dually diagnosed with CPTSD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, Zeit is navigating the world, hoping to find justice for four long years of mental, verbal and legal…war. ______________  Show Links: Website: http://fragilemoments.org Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3BSbSfg Join the Storyteller Community: https://bit.ly/3rrBISO Review the Show: https://app...

PTSD, in addition to the grief that Joel had yet to process, and his new companion, depression, were now the rulers of his life. ______________  Show Links: Website: http://fragilemoments.org Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3BSbSfg Join the Storyteller Community: https://bit.ly/3rrBISO Review the Show: https://apple.co/36vrd9F ______________  This episode was sponsored by:  BetterHelp: Join the million...