{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F696ceeaa-9d9d-41a5-b835-3ac0f125ae8d","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Healing After Trauma: Reclaim Your Story Without Letting It Define You with Adrienne Caldwell","description":"*This episode includes discussion of trauma and may be emotionally triggering for some listeners. Please take care of yourself while listening. Feel free to pause, skip sections, or step away at any time. If you need support, consider reaching out to a trusted person or a qualified mental health professional.\n\u00a0\nSometimes healing is not a finish line, it is a light you carry. In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Sana sits with Adrienne Caldwell, author of Unbroken: Life Outside the Lines, for a raw conversation about surviving deep adversity and choosing a new path forward.\nThis episode is for anyone living with trauma, depression, addiction recovery, or the fear that their past is \u201ctoo much.\u201d You will hear why silence and repression backfire, how healing can be painful and still freeing, and how Adrienne learned to parent with intention instead of fear.\nAbout the Guest:\nAdrienne Caldwell is the author of Unbroken: Life Outside the Lines and an advocate for trauma awareness and resilience. She lives in Houston with her husband and has a 20-year-old daughter in college.\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nRepression can feel protective short-term, but often returns as bigger pain later\n\n\nMental illness is not a character flaw, it is health, and support is a tool\n\n\nHealing can be messy, and still real progress\n\n\nYou can share your story without becoming your story\n\n\nBoundaries matter, even with family, even with your own past\n\n\nHow to Connect With the Guest:\n\n\nWebsite and free sample of the book: visit UnbrokenCaldwell.com and join the email list to receive the prologue and Chapter 1 of Unbroken, Life Outside the Lines.\n\n\nBook: Unbroken, Life Outside the Lines by Adriene Caldwell. Available for pre-order through major retailers including Amazon and Barnes & Noble.\n\n\nCommunity: Adriene welcomes thoughtful feedback and shared stories from listeners who resonate with her journey.\n\n\nIf you\u2019re in immediate crisis, contact local emergency services or your regional suicide prevention helpline.\nHere are reliable, widely used crisis lines by region:\nUnited States\u00a0\u00a0:\u00a0\u00a0\n\n988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline \u2014 call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org (24/7). SAMHSA+1\nCrisis Text Line \u2014 text HOME to 741741 (24/7). Crisis Text Line\nLGBTQ+ (The Trevor Project, youth) \u2014 call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 (24/7). The Trevor Project+1\nTrans Lifeline \u2014 US (877) 565-8860 (hours vary; peer support). translifeline.org+1\n\nCanada\u00a0\u00a0:\u00a0\u00a0\n\n9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline \u2014 call or text 9-8-8 (24/7). 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline+1\nCrisis Text Line (via Kids Help Phone) \u2014 text 686868 (24/7). Crisis Text Line\nTrans Lifeline \u2014 Canada (877) 330-6366 (hours vary). translifeline.org\n\nUnited Kingdom & Ireland:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n\nSamaritans (UK & ROI) \u2014 call 116 123 (free, 24/7). Samaritans+1\nShout (UK) \u2013 Crisis Text Line affiliate \u2014 text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7). Shout 85258+1\n50808 / \u201cText About It\u201d (Ireland) \u2014 text HELLO/TALK to 50808 (24/7). Text About It+1\n\nAustralia\u00a0\u00a0:\u00a0\u00a0\n\nLifeline \u2014 call 13 11 14 (24/7) or chat online. Lifeline\n\nNew Zealand\u00a0\u00a0:\u00a0\u00a0\n\n1737 \u201cNeed to talk?\u201d \u2014 call or text 1737 (24/7).\n\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatchDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/9ff941b2-c1de-4621-8434-9d436107732d/ogy0os5qcgc.jpg"}