In this episode of the Midlife with Courage™ Podcast, host Kim welcomes Susan Snow, a trauma resiliency coach, speaker, and author from Denver, Colorado.
Susan shares her harrowing experience of losing her father, a Los Angeles police detective, to a planned assassination. She recounts the immediate aftermath and the long-term impact on her mental health, including her struggles with depression and PTSD.
Susan's story emphasizes the importance of finding the right support for healing and resilience. She advocates for women, especially in midlife, to pursue personal healing and offers practical advice for finding the right therapeutic support. Susan also discusses her book, 'The Other Side of the Gun,' and her current work in helping others overcome trauma.
00:00 Welcome to Midlife with Courage
00:26 Meet Susan Snow: Trauma Resiliency Coach
01:05 A Story of Courage: Facing My Dad's Murderer
01:52 The Tragic Night: A Drive-By Shooting
09:09 The Aftermath: Coping with Loss and Trauma
14:59 Struggles with Mental Health and Therapy
20:37 A New Beginning: Moving to Colorado
21:23 Experiencing a Panic Attack
21:59 Putting on an Emotional Mask
22:32 Struggling with Anxiety and Suicidal Thoughts
23:27 Seeking Help and Starting Therapy
24:56 Understanding PTSD
26:55 The Importance of Finding the Right Therapist
29:22 Healing from Trauma
30:45 Writing a Book as a Healing Process
36:39 Final Thoughts and Advice
To learn more about how Susan can help you through your past trauma and the effects, go to her website at susansnowspeaks.com. You can also find links to her book called The Other Side of the Gun: My Journey from Trauma to Resiliency.
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