Join us for an incredibly raw and courageous conversation with Adriene Caldwell, author of the memoir, Unbroken. Her story is a testament to the profound resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable odds.

In this episode, Adriene candidly shares her first-hand account of childhood trauma, from emotional and physical abuse to navigating a family riddled with untreated mental illness, including homelessness, extreme poverty, incest, pedophilia, sexual assault of a child, drowning of a child, emotional and physical abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, bulimia, suicide, and other deep secrets. She discusses how these experiences, including a brutal assault, forced her to find her own path to healing and self-discovery.

Adriene's powerful testimony provides a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with adversity, offering an intimate look at the journey from destruction to discovering an innate light that refuses to dim. She put it all into her new book and you can tune in to learn how to get your copy today. Her story is a powerful reminder that while we may not control the cards we are dealt, we can always choose to rebuild ourselves, find our voice, and become "unbroken."

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He's back and more determined than ever. This week on A Mental Health Break, we are honored to welcome back mental health advocate and founder, Jeff Johnston. Since we last spoke, Jeff has turned his personal tragedies—the loss of his son to fentanyl and his wife to alcoholism—into a nationwide movement for change.

In this powerful episode, Jeff shares how his profound losses ignited his mission, leading him on a 95-day journey across America to break the stigma around mental health and substance use disorder. We'll dive into the unique insights he gained from listening to countless stories of struggle and hope on the road.

Jeff also introduces us to his groundbreaking new venture, Brightn—an AI-powered mental health initiative designed specifically for Generation Z. He'll explain how his background as a financial advisor informs his entrepreneurial approach to mental health, and how Brightn leverages research from over 50 clinical studies to create a truly personalized and effective digital support system.

This conversation is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand how personal grief can be channeled into a powerful force for good.

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Join us for a powerful and insightful conversation with Amber Brown, a true leader in healthcare, the military, and beyond. As a Patient Advisory Coordinator at Tampa General Hospital and a Physical Therapist, Amber is dedicated to integrating a patient's "lived experience" into the very systems of healthcare. She's also an Air Force Officer, overseeing medical readiness and operational health for service members.

In this episode, Amber shares her unique journey across these diverse and demanding roles, all unified by a single purpose: to lead with intention and drive meaningful change. She'll discuss how her work fosters collaboration and champions the human experience, and how the lessons learned from enhancing patient care and military readiness can be applied to our own mental well-being.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, a military service member, or simply an individual striving to live a more purpose-driven life, Amber's story offers valuable lessons on resilience, leadership, and the power of empathy to create a better world.

Be sure to follow her journey as the Host of the Voices of Experience PFAC podcast streaming everywhere podcasts can be found - you are not alone.

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