Overcoming trauma and abuse with Nancy V. Brown [31]

From Surviving To Thriving

In this latest installment of the From Science to Woo (and everything in-between) interview series, we're joined in conversation with author Nancy V. Brown. Her journey started in Costa Rica and would continue in the USA. Early in life, she struggled in survival mode through different types of abuse. Eventually, she would take back control of her journey and began thriving as she began to help others who've experienced abuse and loss.

Sensitive topics we discuss: sexual abuse, suicide.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 or Lifeline Chat

• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME TO 741741
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: [phone]
• Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project: 800-832-1901
• STAND! For Families Free of Violence crisis line: 888-215-5555
• Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: [phone]
• Darkness to Light Child Sexual Abuse National Helpline: 866-367-5444
• Stop it Now! Prevent child sexual abuse helpline: 888-PREVENT
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Hotline: [phone]
• RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: [phone]
• National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741-741
• Crisis Support Services national helpline: 800-273-8255
• SAMHSA’s National Helpline (substance abuse and mental health): 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357)
• Teen Line for youth in need of support: 800-852-8336

Connect with Nancy:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bravegirlsriseup

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravegirlsriseup/

About the Host:

Raymond Bourcier - Conscious parent coach, stay-at-home father, husband, author, podcaster

A college and university environmental science graduate, Ray grew up in a toxic family and a toxic situation in Northern Ontario, Canada. As a result, he experienced the first of many PTSD events at age five, which would begin his nearly three-decade struggle with anxiety and depression.

Spending most of his life in survival mode without support, he eventually discovered and developed ways to overcome his struggles when nothing else worked.

With a passion for helping others, he made it his mission to help transform the lives and impact the worlds of eleven million people so they too can give their best to themselves, their loved ones, and their career.

An ancient Chinese proverb that Ray loves states, "To know the road ahead, ask those coming back." Ray is on the road back to offer you the support you need every step on your journey so that you, too, will be on the same road back. Ray believes that only those who've walked that road can truly understand the struggles that you go through.

Together, we will become the rising tide that lifts all boats.

Together, we are unstoppable.

In his off time, you can find Ray spending time with his daughter, reading books, watching hockey, and contemplating whether pineapple belongs on pizza.

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