"There is always hope in the fight." - Marie Slider Henriksen
In this episode, Marie Slider Henriksen shares her profound journey of healing from trauma, addiction, and mental health struggles. From her experiences in foster care and the military to her battles with alcoholism and PTSD, Marie's story is one of resilience and hope. She discusses the importance of seeking help, the therapeutic power of writing poetry, and the significance of community support in recovery. Through her journey, she emphasizes the need to confront one's past, establish boundaries, and discover self-worth beyond external validation. Marie's message is clear: even in the darkest moments, there is always hope and a path to healing.
Your host, Janet Sandberg, offers support for mind, body, and soul. Through Reiki, channelled Soul Conversations, and trauma-informed coaching, she helps you discover who you are, why you’re here, what’s holding you back, and how to move forward with confidence and clarity. With a deep commitment to mental health and lived experience in grief, resilience, and personal growth, Janet creates a safe, compassionate space for insight, healing, and transformation.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Marie's Journey
03:01 Facing Childhood Trauma and Addictions
05:55 Military Experience and Its Impact
08:56 Turning Point: The Last Drunk
11:59 The Struggles of Early Recovery
14:52 Confronting Trauma in the Psych Unit
18:04 Spiritual Awakening and Transformation
21:02 Navigating Recovery and Self-Discovery
22:07 Struggles with Mental Health and Food Addiction
24:09 Cognitive Processing Therapy: A Turning Point
26:55 Navigating Medication and Mental Health Crises
28:49 Physical Health Challenges and Recovery
30:39 Finding Answers: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Diagnosis
32:40 Facing Death and Relational Trauma
34:54 Intensive Outpatient Program: A Safe Space
37:42 Discovering Self-Worth and Purpose
40:37 Finding Beauty in Darkness and Hope
42:16 A Message of Hope for Those Struggling
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Keywords: trauma, recovery, mental health, addiction, poetry, hope, healing, PTSD, self-worth, support, army veteran, foster care, abuse, rape, military trauma, alcoholism, addiction, physical disabilities, emotional disabilities