#005: Tracy Dando-Mergler on Forgiveness, Eating Disorders, Men’s Mental Health, and the Importance of Connection

Tracy Dando-Mergler is the Founder and President of Safe Space Organization, Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, Former Special Education Teacher, and Momma of two amazing humans.  Safe Space Organization is a non-clinical community safe space that strives to change the conversation around mental health by educating, connecting, and supporting others through peer to peer network. It’s a community hub with therapeutic alternatives that empowers individuals to self-manage their mental health by accessing community resources, providing a space, and empowering the process of healing.  Tracy’s story is a must listen. She shares how she has taken some of the difficult things in her own life and turned them into something beautiful for our community here in central New York. She is a breath of fresh air and it was a treat to sit down and chat with her.  To connect with Tracy, click HERE. For more information or to register for the Root to Rise retreat happening in Cleveland, New York on Friday, October 27th, click here. To follow safe space on IG, click here. To check out Safe Space’s website, click here. If you’re looking for recovery coaching, click here.  OUR UPCOMING EVENTS: Monthly Mingle: October 2023 click here. Weekly Women’s Walk at Onondaga Lake Park (Sundays) click here. Monthly Breakthrough: A transformational Breathwork Experience (11/8) click here. This episode is brought to you by the CNY Women’s Network. We are an inclusive organization that operates out of the intention to connect, promote, and elevate Central New York’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through public relations and live events.  As the official by-product of the first annual CNY Women’s Summit, the CNY Women’s Network is on a mission to cultivate community through connection.  This episode is brought to you by Kithe Studio. A 1,300 Square-ft creative studio in downtown Syracuse, New York.  This episode is brought to you by Soul Society. Syracuse’s newest juice bar + raw cafe, Soul Society, is inside of The Emerson at 230 West Genessee St. where beauty + wellness starts within.  Soul Society is stocked daily with fresh pressed, cold juices and posh bites to eat. Whether you are looking to add something good for your gut or just needing a little pick-me-up, you are sure to find what your body needs.  This episode is brought to you by Captivate Wellness.  ‘Wellness’ may be a fashionable term, but Syracuse’s most exclusive Wellness and Beauty Bar, CAPTIVATE, makes good on the promise.  The first and only woman-owned facility of its kind, Captivate Wellness focuses on holistic, whole-body optimization. Their proprietary IV infusions target physical health; from advanced hydration to boosted immunity. They are favored for their signature ‘Fountain of Youth’, the N-A-D+ which is an IV (or shot) which boosts organ function, immunity, protects against DNA damage, and enhances longevity through its anti-aging properties.  CAPTIVATE’s Beauty Bar enhances your natural glow. They have a full offering of aesthetic treatments and injectables, administered by health professionals not only adept, medically – but trained rigorously in the nuances of the human face. Most of all, CAPTIVATE is on the perpetual hunt for cutting edge, new-age treatments for their clients. Not only are they sought after for their comprehensive Slim program, they are also the pioneers for offering Ketamine therapy in Central New York. Ketamine therapy is a highly effective alternative for decreasing anxiety, depression, OCD, addiction, and PTSD. For more information, click here. Captivate’s services are offered in a luxe and soothing setting. They currently have two locations; one in Skaneateles, and one in Syracuse, New York. BOOK NOW.