Crying Out Loud Podcast

On episode 6, we talk with Michael Peckerar, a content creator who lives his daily life with anxiety, bipolar, and PSTD due to childhood trauma. He shares about the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) on his life, including treatment that began in 2nd grade through present day. You can find Michael Peckerar, also known as "That Guy They Call Peck" on TikTok, where he hosts "Morning Positivity" each day at 8am PST. Resources * You can find Michael Peckerar, also known as "That Guy They Call Peck" on TikTok! * Websites we recommend: * NPR.org [https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean] - take the ACE Quiz and learn what it means! * CDC.gov [https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/fastfact.html] - Fast Facts! * ACEs Too High [https://acestoohigh.com/got-your-ace-score/] * TedTalk we recommend: * How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ovIJ3dsNk] - TedTalk by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris * Books we recommend (affiliate link): * The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma and Adversity [https://amzn.to/3uNtojg] * The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma [https://amzn.to/3oIfrze] Hello and welcome to Crying out loud with Sandi and Ashley. We are Licensed Master Social Workers and are both graduates of Baylor University.  During our time there we discovered that we both had a passion to work toward destigmatizing mental health especially in areas related to Maternal mental health, children and families. On Crying Out Loud, our goal is to destigmatize mental health and treatment by providing insight into the mental health world by using evidence-based research and real-life experiences. Join us on our journey of vulnerability as we discuss our own history of trauma, resilience, and healing practices. Please know that your feedback is imperative as it will help guide this podcast. You may contact us through our website [cryingoutloud.net [http://cryingoutloud.net/index.php/contact/]], on Facebook [CryingOutLoud Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/cryingoutloudpodcast]], Instagram [CryingOut.Loud [https://www.instagram.com/cryingout.loud/]], or by sending an email to [info@cryingoutloud.net [info@cryingoutloud.net]]. The contents of the Crying Out Loud website and podcast, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained on the Crying Out Loud website and podcast (“content”) are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on Crying Out Loud! If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately. The views expressed are those of the individual and do not reflect the official policy or position of Crying Out Loud, its guests, or the employers of the hosts or guests.

On episode 5, we talk about the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) on our adulthood; this includes our physical and mental health.  Ashley shares how multiple trips to the doctor, over several years, left her feeling unheard and her symptoms unresolved. Resources * Websites we recommend: * NPR.org [https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean] - take the ACE Quiz and learn what it means! * CDC.gov [https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/fastfact.html] - Fast Facts! * ACEs Too High [https://acestoohigh.com/got-your-ace-score/] * TedTalk we recommend: * How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ovIJ3dsNk] - TedTalk by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris * Books we recommend (affiliate link): * The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma and Adversity [https://amzn.to/3uNtojg] * The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma [https://amzn.to/3oIfrze] Hello and welcome to Crying out loud with Sandi and Ashley. We are Licensed Master Social Workers and are both graduates of Baylor University.  During our time there we discovered that we both had a passion to work toward destigmatizing mental health especially in areas related to Maternal mental health, children and families. On Crying Out Loud, our goal is to destigmatize mental health and treatment by providing insight into the mental health world by using evidence-based research and real-life experiences. Join us on our journey of vulnerability as we discuss our own history of trauma, resilience, and healing practices. Thank you for joining us for this episode. We hope you will continue to join us as we continue destigmatizing mental health and treatment by providing insight into the mental health world. Please know that your feedback is imperative as it will help guide this podcast. You may contact us through our website [cryingoutloud.net [http://cryingoutloud.net/index.php/contact/]], on Facebook [CryingOutLoud Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/cryingoutloudpodcast]], Instagram [CryingOut.Loud [https://www.instagram.com/cryingout.loud/]], or by sending an email to [info@cryingoutloud.net [info@cryingoutloud.net]]. The contents of the Crying Out Loud website and podcast, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained on the Crying Out Loud website and podcast (“content”) are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on Crying Out Loud! If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately. The views expressed are those of the individual and do not reflect the official policy or position of Crying Out Loud, its guests, or the employers of the hosts or guests.

On episode 4, we talk about the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) on our childhood and the childhood of other's.  Sandi shares how a comment from 5-years-old led to anxious behaviors throughout her life. Resources * Websites we recommend: * NPR.org [https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean] - take the ACE Quiz and learn what it means! * CDC.gov [https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/fastfact.html] - Fast Facts! * ACEs Too High [https://acestoohigh.com/got-your-ace-score/] * TedTalk we recommend: * How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ovIJ3dsNk] - TedTalk by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris * Books we recommend (affiliate link): * The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma and Adversity [https://amzn.to/3uNtojg] * The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma [https://amzn.to/3oIfrze] Hello and welcome to Crying out loud with Sandi and Ashley. We are Licensed Master Social Workers and are both graduates of Baylor University.  During our time there we discovered that we both had a passion to work toward destigmatizing mental health especially in areas related to Maternal mental health, children and families. On Crying Out Loud, our goal is to destigmatize mental health and treatment by providing insight into the mental health world by using evidence-based research and real-life experiences. Join us on our journey of vulnerability as we discuss our own history of trauma, resilience, and healing practices. Coming up on future episodes, we will be digging deeper into our own vulnerabilities as we share about all things mental health. Thank you for joining us for this episode. We hope you will continue to join us as we continue destigmatizing mental health and treatment by providing insight into the mental health world. Please know that your feedback is imperative as it will help guide this podcast. You may contact us through our website [cryingoutloud.net [http://cryingoutloud.net/index.php/contact/]], on Facebook [CryingOutLoud Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/cryingoutloudpodcast]], Instagram [CryingOut.Loud [https://www.instagram.com/cryingout.loud/]], or by sending an email to [info@cryingoutloud.net [info@cryingoutloud.net]]. The contents of the Crying Out Loud website and podcast, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained on the Crying Out Loud website and podcast (“content”) are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on Crying Out Loud! If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately. The views expressed are those of the individual and do not reflect the official policy or position of Crying Out Loud, its guests, or the employers of the hosts or guests.

On episode 3, we talk about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) and the reason behind the ACE study. We also get a little vulnerable while sharing our own ACE scores and the reasons behind them. Resources * Websites we recommend: * NPR.org [https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean] - take the ACE Quiz and learn what it means! * CDC.gov [https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/fastfact.html] - Fast Facts! * ACEs Too High [https://acestoohigh.com/got-your-ace-score/] * Books we recommend (affiliate link): * The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma and Adversity [https://amzn.to/3uNtojg] * The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma [https://amzn.to/3oIfrze] Hello and welcome to Crying out loud with Sandi and Ashley. We are Licensed Master Social Workers and are both graduates of Baylor University.  During our time there we discovered that we both had a passion to work toward destigmatizing mental health especially in areas related to Maternal mental health, children and families. On Crying Out Loud, our goal is to destigmatize mental health and treatment by providing insight into the mental health world by using evidence-based research and real-life experiences. Join us on our journey of vulnerability as we discuss our own history of trauma, resilience, and healing practices. Coming up on future episodes, we will be digging deeper into our own vulnerabilities as we share about all things mental health. Thank you for joining us for this episode. We hope you will continue to join us as we continue destigmatizing mental health and treatment by providing insight into the mental health world. Please know that your feedback is imperative as it will help guide this podcast. You may contact us through our website [cryingoutloud.net [http://cryingoutloud.net/index.php/contact/]], on Facebook [CryingOutLoud Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/cryingoutloudpodcast]], Instagram [CryingOut.Loud [https://www.instagram.com/cryingout.loud/]], or by sending an email to [info@cryingoutloud.net [info@cryingoutloud.net]]. The contents of the Crying Out Loud website and podcast, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained on the Crying Out Loud website and podcast (“content”) are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on Crying Out Loud! If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately. The views expressed are those of the individual and do not reflect the official policy or position of Crying Out Loud, its guests, or the employers of the hosts or guests.

On episode 2, join us for a discussion about destigmatizing mental health and what it means to us. > “Letting people know that it's OK to talk about [mental health]...destigmatizing mental health is knowing that it's OK to not be OK." – Ashley Barksdale, LMSW "Why am I ashamed of [mental health]...this is part of my story."- Sandi Brown, LMSW How can you help? * Let go of the lables. * Advocate. * Ask for help. * Ask others if they're ok and be ready and willing to listen. Coming up on future episodes, we will be digging deeper into our own vulnerabilities as we share about all things mental health. Thank you for joining us for this episode. We hope you will continue to join us as we continue destigmatizing mental health and treatment by providing insight into the mental health world. Please know that your feedback is imperative as it will help guide this podcast. You may contact us through our website [cryingoutloud.net [http://cryingoutloud.net/index.php/contact/]], on Facebook [CryingOutLoud Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/cryingoutloudpodcast]], Instagram [CryingOut.Loud [https://www.instagram.com/cryingout.loud/]], or by sending an email to [info@cryingoutloud.net [info@cryingoutloud.net]]. The contents of the Crying Out Loud website and podcast, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained on the Crying Out Loud website and podcast (“content”) are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on Crying Out Loud! If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately. The views expressed are those of the individual and do not reflect the official policy or position of Crying Out Loud, its guests, or the employers of the hosts or guests.