Peace with Pain

Meg joins the Coxless Crew for the final relay across the Pacific, stepping onto Doris with little rowing experience to help complete a 9,000-mile, record-seeking voyage. We hear about the two-hour row/sleep routine, storms, sharks, the challenges of hygiene and food, and how music and a psychologist helped them cope. Meg shares the emotional highs — 360° horizons, nightly sunsets and wildlife — and practical lessons she still uses: chunk big goals, choose your attitude, and control the controllable. She also reflects on reintegration into land life and parallels between ocean rowing and motherhood.

Trigger Warnings: Sexual/Physical/Emotional Abuse Alcoholism Infertility/Endometriosis/hysterectomy Death of Parent due to cancer Suicidal Ideation . . . . . . . . . . . Erin, grew up with a father who was sexually, physically and emotionally abusive. Erin did not feel protected or supported by her mother who invalidated her anger surrounding her abuse. Rather than being given an acknowledgement of her trauma Erin was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and was prescribed inappropriate medications. In adulthood Erin was able to address her anger with her mother shortly before she sadly passed away from cancer. In adulthood Erin suffered from severe gastrointestinal issues, PCOS, endometriosis and adenomyosis and eventually had a hysterectomy. Today Erin is healthy, happily married and in the process of adopting a baby boy. Erin is a therapist helping others with their own trauma and mental health struggles and her psychology today profile can be found here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/erin-sheridan-danielson-ct/707102

<p>Trigger Warnings: </p> <p>Child Molestation</p> <p>Emotional Abuse</p> <p>unhealthy relationship with food</p> <p>suicidal thoughts</p> <p>paranoia</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>Jackie suffered sexual trauma from a very young age from someone that was supposed to provide protection and support. This experience penetrated her future relationships and her relationship with food. Fortunately, Jackie was able to find healing and continues to make progress with herself in therapy, travel and spiritual practices. Today she has a healthy, loving relationship with her husband and is the CEO of Inspired Journey Consulting where she helps connect others to wellness and healing retreats around the world. Visit her website at inspiredjourneyconsulting.com !</p> <p><br></p> <p>#travel #sexualabusesurvivor #therapy #mentalhealth </p>

<p><strong>TW Depression and Suicidal thoughts</strong></p> <p><strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong>After life knocked Lari down she fell into a heavy depression. Lari found herself paralyzed from her sadness and struggled with suicidal thoughts and reaching out to friends for support. Lari’s perfectionism stopped her for a long time from moving forward and getting projects started. Today Lari has decided that “there’s no rules” and if she wants to start something and complete something imperfectly that’s okay. Lari shares her insights on managing her depressive symptoms, keeping her perfectionism in check and her solid support system’s strategies for getting through.  #depression #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #recovery </strong></p>

<p>In Peace with Pain's first Tuesday Tips Expert episode we welcome Donna, a school psychologist. Donna shares what it is like to be a school psychologist and what the role entails during the barriers of covid restrictions. Donna is kind enough to share tips with parents and teachers about managing the challenges of supporting students through various challenges. Finally, Donna shares tips for those who may be interested in becoming school psychologists themselves. Thank you Donna for being our first Tuesday Tips Expert!</p>

Mike Iamele woke up one day puking blood and incredibly ill. When he believed that he may not live he surrendered to his emotions and was able to express his love for his roommate. Prior to this Mike and his roommate (his now husband) had never been in a same sex relationship. Today after exploring nutrition and alternative medicine practices Mike is healthy and helping others map their vulnerabilities and pursue their purpose. Mike Authored "Enough Already Create Success on Your Own Terms" where he challenges his readers to take charge of their life and pursue success and happiness. Enjoy listening to Mike's journey of healing and helping others as well as his beautiful and extraordinary proposal story. Here is a link to his website: https://mikeiamele.com/

Trigger Warning: Postpartum depression and suicidal thoughts. Heather gave birth to her son just under two years ago. Before Heather became a mom she had no idea the struggles that she would face with the drastic changes that come with parenting. Unfortunately, Heather developed severe postpartum depression and at one point became suicidal. In this episode Heather explains how deep her depression went and how she overcame it. Today she is the host of her own podcast "Overcoming Together" and she opens up with others about the struggles of post partum depression and shares helpful mental health tips. You can find her show on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Stitcher and Google podcast! If you like the Peace with Pain Podcast please review us on Apple podcasts! Thanks so much :)

<p>Trigger Warning: Domestic Violence, Eating Disorders, Self harm/Suicide, Substance Use, Sexual Assault, Kidnapping and Loss</p> <p><br></p> <p>Emma has faced domestic violence, multiple sexual assaults, the loss of her father and was even kidnapped at one point. This resilient and inspiring human once dealt with her low self esteem by using substances, self harm and a poor relationship with food and with others. Today Emma is in a doctoral program and is a trauma specialist. She has a healthy relationship with her significant other and is helping others move through their journey.  Prepare to be blown away at how far she has come and her insightful words. Thank you Emma!</p>

<p> Jodie never let her Cerebral Palsy stand in the way of her fulfilling the life she wanted to live. Early on Jodie began a pattern of not listening to the "naysayers" and instead turned to her faith. Jodie graduated college, worked full time helping others, lived independently and raised two children.  4 years ago Jodie unexpectedly lost her husband. While she is still managing some grief that comes with such a big loss she continues to strive to find joy and help others. </p>

Meagan, lived an isolated life while she was actively addicted to alcohol and benzodiazepines. Meagan finally decided after 20 years that it was enough. Today she helps others who suffer from addiction and uses her experiences to help them succeed in their own recovery.

Erik spent 13 years of his life in prison, 3 of which were in solitary confinement. In this episode Erik shares some of the atrocities he and his prisonmates experienced and how he has been able to adapt to life outside of prison. Anyone interested in helping those adapt to life outside of prison here is a resource I recently found: https://www.voa.org/correctional-re-entry-services

Rob, an artistic, actor/director and friend suffers from bipolar disorder and ADHD. 4 years ago Rob was hit head on by a drunk driver and didn't know if he was going to walk again. Rob is still figuring out life, but does so with eloquent acceptance, creativity and humor.