Let Me Overthink About... Living with Trauma

In the twelfth episode of season four, I am joined by Mandy Wood to overthink about living with trauma.

We dive into: 

• Mental Health in the Workplace

• Childhood trauma and therapy work

• The courage to tell your story

Mandy Wood is proudly a mental health work-in-progress. A radio announcer in Truro, NS for 20+ years, Mandy co-hosts the Pure Country Morning Show. She is also a wife, mother and sexual assault survivor. Mandy has major depressive disorder, C-PTSD and a history of severe panic attacks and self-harm. She shares her story to help confront and eliminate stigmas and stereotypes; but most of all, to show there is hope — You can be at your darkest point and still feel the sunshine again.

*Trigger Warning: This conversation includes references to suicidal thoughts, self harm and sexual abuse. To anyone who may need help to cope with their mental health and/or thoughts of suicide, please, please, please reach out for help.

Canada Suicide Prevention: 

• 1-833-456-4566 (phone) 

• 45645 (text) 

• www.crisisservicescanada.ca (chat)

Please connect with a sexual assault centre or transition house in your local area:

https://endingviolencecanada.org/sexual-assault-centres-crisis-lines-and-support-services/

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