Chauntal Lewis on Domestic Violence, Anxiety, and Learning to Survive

About this episode

Chauntal Lewis shares her journey of surviving domestic violence and anxiety while reclaiming her life after trauma.

Chauntal Lewis joins State of Mind again. This time, for a deeply honest conversation about surviving domestic violence, living with anxiety, and finding a way forward after trauma. In this powerful episode, she opens up about abuse, love addiction, grief, losing her hand in a devastating car accident, and the work it took to reclaim her life and sense of self. This is a raw, emotional, and ultimately hopeful conversation about what it means to tell the truth, get help, and keep going. Show your support:Follow SOM, tap 5 stars, & share this episode with someone who needs it. Video Versions of State of Mind available on YouTube! Watch! Read Maurice’s New York Times Bestselling Book!Nothing General About It: How Love (and Lithium) Saved Me On and Off General Hospital Follow Maurice on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricebenard/ X: https://twitter.com/mauricebenard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MauriceBenard/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbstateofmind/ State Of Mind Merch:https://www.mbstateofmind.comState of Mind Production Team: Host & Editorial: Maurice Benard Executive Producer: Paula Benard Director of Production & Video: Anthony…

People in this episode

Host: Maurice Benard

Guest: Chauntal Lewis

Topics covered

• domestic violence
• anxiety
• trauma
• survival
• grief
• self-reclamation

Keywords

• domestic violence
• anxiety
• trauma
• survival
• grief
• love addiction
• car accident

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Nothing General About It: How Love (and Lithium) Saved Me On and Off General Hospital

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