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How to Cope Through Pain: Shigeko Ito on Complex PTSD and Family Healing

Shigeko Ito is an author, educator, and mental health advocate with a PhD in Education from Stanford University. Drawing on her cross-cultural experience and academic insight, she writes about intergenerational trauma, the lasting effects of childhood emotional neglect, and the healing process. Her memoir, The Pond Beyond the Forest: Reflections on Childhood Trauma and Motherhood, tells the story of a middle-aged Japanese immigrant mother struggling to raise her teenage son and save her marriage while confronting memories of her own childhood trauma as her son enters adolescence. Throughout the journey, Shigeko remains committed to healing herself and improving her relationships with her husband and son. https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7344628069936535005 Her story resonates with many readers, especially those who feel burdened by unresolved trauma. In her interview, Shigeko spoke about the challenges of parenting as a survivor of childhood trauma, healing from complex PTSD, and how writing her memoir deepened her self-understanding, self-compassion, and acceptance. She is passionate about raising awareness of complex PTSD, a still-emerging diagnosis that many people overlook because of its subtle and elusive nature. INTERVIEW READ HER MEMOIR HERE [https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7344628069936535005] https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7344628069936535005 For fans of Stephanie Foo's What My Bones Know, a memoir of a middle-aged Japanese immigrant mother's struggle to raise her teenage son and save her marriage when she finds herself triggered by memories of her own childhood trauma as he enters adolescence. At age twenty-two, Shigeko Ito immigrated to America to escape Japan's rigid society and a neglectful childhood home that landed her in a mental hospital at seventeen. She thrived in her new, healthier environment and thought her traumatic past was all behind her. Until it wasn't. Motherhood, she realized, was far more challenging than she could have ever imagined. But it was her son's high school years that proved to be particularly daunting, and that was when her past reemerged—in the form of intense flashbacks to her childhood trauma and tumultuous teenage years. With the stream of daily stresses compounded by menopausal irritability, Shigeko often found herself regressing into a bunker-like mentality with childish coping mechanisms, a pattern that threatened to undo her most prized achievement: her happy family. In The Pond Beyond the Forest, Shigeko faces her past head-on, taking the reader along on her quest to uncover the root causes of her lifelong struggles—a journey that leads to deeper self-awareness, understanding, and acceptance, and ultimately saves her family and marriage.

Strong Leadership Demands that You Never Start with WHY - Start with WHO

David Ask states boldly that everything rises and falls on men leading well. When men fail to lead—or to love well—everyone loses. But when men lead with courage, nobility, and kindness, everyone wins. David Ask is an entrepreneur with products in over 3700 retail stores, including giants like The Home Depot and Lowe's. David collaborates closely with Dr. Andy Garrett as the Lead Coach for the transformative True North Resiliency program. David believes that understanding who you are on a very granular level is the key to understanding why you do what you do. "Never start with WHY; start with WHO." https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/2309850939374607550 Today, David is going to share his story: a 15-year struggle of spinning his wheels and feeling disillusioned about purpose and joy. Many of you will relate to and appreciate his story of success. Tune in to The Ask Experience [https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/2309850939374607550] The Ask Experience is a bold, honest, and deeply personal podcast for people who refuse to live small, distracted, or disconnected. Hosted by David Ask - entrepreneur, vocalist, and author of the upcoming book "The Guardians of Grit" - this show goes straight to the heart of what it means to truly know WHO'S you are and who you are and then have the courage to live from that place every single day.

How Do You Recreate Your Life After Setbacks and Become More Successful?

Before the COVID‑19 pandemic, Julie Marty‑Pearson spent nearly 20 years working in higher education. While she built a successful career, the demands of her work began to take a toll on her health. After being diagnosed with kidney disease, she lost her father six months later. In 2019, she stepped away from her role to undergo surgery. When the pandemic began shortly thereafter, higher education institutions shut down—leaving her unexpectedly unemployed. That pause created space for reflection and ultimately led her to pursue a new professional path grounded in purpose, flexibility, and fulfillment. https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7621117075381818878 Julie Marty‑Pearson, PsyD, is a podcaster, speaker, coach, advocate, and storyteller who empowers women to share their stories through podcasting. She hosts two shows: The Story of My Pet, which features inspiring pet stories while advocating for animal rescue, fostering, and adoption; and Podcast Your Story Now, which spotlights women podcasters and guests as they amplify their voices and grow their businesses through podcasting. Julie is also the founder of the Women's Podcaster Party Networking Community, created to support and connect women, podcasters, guests, and speakers. https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7621117075381818878 Julie's story will inspire you to consider your options if you have had a setback. INTERVIEW Own Your Voice. Share Your Story. Amplify Your Confidence. Julie helps women use podcasting and storytelling to build confidence and visibility with clarity and purpose—through supportive programs and community. CONNECT WITH JULIE HERE Julie's Website [https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7621117075381818878] The Story of My Pet Podcast & Blog Website [https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7621117075381818878] Podcast Your StoryNow [https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7621117075381818878] Julie's Social links YouTube [https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7621117075381818878] Linkedin [https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7621117075381818878] Facebook [https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7621117075381818878] Instagram [https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7621117075381818878]

How Do You Recreate Your Life After Setbacks and Become More Successful?

Before the COVID‑19 pandemic, Julie Marty‑Pearson spent nearly 20 years working in higher education. While she built a successful career, the demands of her work began to take a toll on her health. After being diagnosed with kidney disease, she lost her father six months later. In 2019, she stepped away from her role to undergo surgery. When the pandemic began shortly thereafter, higher education institutions shut down—leaving her unexpectedly unemployed. That pause created space for reflection and ultimately led her to pursue a new professional path grounded in purpose, flexibility, and fulfillment. https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7621117075381818878 Julie Marty‑Pearson, PsyD, is a podcaster, speaker, coach, advocate, and storyteller who empowers women to share their stories through podcasting. She hosts two shows: The Story of My Pet, which features inspiring pet stories while advocating for animal rescue, fostering, and adoption; and Podcast Your Story Now, which spotlights women podcasters and guests as they amplify their voices and grow their businesses through podcasting. Julie is also the founder of the Women's Podcaster Party Networking Community, created to support and connect women, podcasters, guests, and speakers. https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7621117075381818878 Julie's story will inspire you to consider your options if you have had a setback. INTERVIEW Own Your Voice. Share Your Story. Amplify Your Confidence. Julie helps women use podcasting and storytelling to build confidence and visibility with clarity and purpose—through supportive programs and community. CONNECT WITH JULIE HERE Julie's Website [https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7621117075381818878] The Story of My Pet Podcast & Blog Website [https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7621117075381818878] Podcast Your StoryNow [https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7621117075381818878] Julie's Social links YouTube [https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7621117075381818878] Linkedin [https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7621117075381818878] Facebook [https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7621117075381818878] Instagram [https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7621117075381818878]

How Would You Handle 5 Years in Prison Knowing You Are Innocent

Ronald 'Zion' Roseboro's life was upended when he was falsely accused of assault, resulting in five years of incarceration despite his efforts to prove his innocence. At the time, he was the primary caregiver for his grandmother, who had Alzheimer's disease, and was a single father raising his daughter. The experience left him facing profound personal loss and emotional hardship. Released from the U.S. prison system in 2004, Ronald "Zion" Roseboro went on to transform his experiences into a purpose-driven career. More than twenty years later, he is the Founder and CEO of Shame Free Life Coaching and Consulting, a certified trauma-informed and professional life coach, and the creator of the Brick Methodology—a framework for rebuilding after adversity. https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7634647211237181056 Holding a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling with a focus on Crisis Response and Trauma, Coach Roseboro is dedicated to helping men restore resilience and spiritual strength in the face of life's challenges. His story offers a compelling message of perseverance and renewal for anyone seeking to move forward after hardship. Ron's story is compelling and inspiring, offering encouragement to anyone facing personal challenges. Listen to his story here: INTERVIEW Samson was well known and hailed for his superhuman strength. However, like many men today, Samson was a He-Man with a She-weakness. Oftentimes, men suffer in the silence of their own personal midnight struggles while medicating the pain and shame within their fragmented souls. This book takes an honest look at the lives of men who have been trapped by their own desires or by some great injustice. The author descriptively takes the reader on a journey into the minds and hearts of men, while also administering the healing words from God's pre-emptive power to lead them back to restoration. https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7634647211237181056 ORDER YOUR COPY HERE [https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7634647211237181056] Still carrying emotional weight from your past? It is time to let it go and rebuild something better. If you have ever said, "I should be over this by now..." or "I just feel stuck, and don't know why," this book is for you. Maybe life looks fine on the outside, but deep down, you know something's off. You are tired. You are emotionally drained. And no matter how hard you try, you cannot seem to move forward. That is where The Brick Method comes in. It is a book about rebuilding your life- one small, honest step at a time. * Let go of guilt and shame * Feel clear-minded * Stop pretending you are okay * Replace self-doubt with confidence * Reconnect with your purpose, your power, and your future. Breakthrough Resilience Identity Clarity Kickstart https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7634647211237181056 ORDER YOUR COPY HERE [https://draft.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/5922534140630607175/7634647211237181056]