109 Navigating Mental Health: From Trauma to Wellness with David Woods Bartley

109 Navigating Mental Health: From Trauma to Wellness with David Woods Bartley In episode 109 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher interviews David Woods Bartley, a speaker, trainer, writer, and mental health advocate. David shares his life journey from enduring severe childhood trauma and crippling depression to finding mental wellness. He highlights the importance of connection and support, the impact of therapies such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and his ongoing mission to educate and inspire others. This episode offers profound insights into mental health challenges, the importance of shared stories, and practical advice for supporting those in distress. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:34 New Communities and Affiliates 01:42 Interview with David Woods Bartley 03:04 David's Early Life and Trauma 06:00 Struggles with Depression 07:10 Animal Sanctuary Journey 08:52 The Depths of Depression 10:16 The Turning Point: Forest Hill Bridge 11:56 Living with Mental Illness 22:16 Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Experience 27:55 Medication and Daily Routine 28:13 Current Challenges and Resilience 30:54 Support from Family 32:55 The Power of Connection 33:46 Suicide Prevention Insights 35:46 Helping Others in Crisis 39:30 Military and Personal Stories 47:11 Final Thoughts and Resources   Email: [email protected] David's Book:  https://www.davidwoodsbartley.com/mytroubledmind David's Website: https://www.davidwoodsbartley.com/ Call David:  1-916-247-6389 Suicide Hotline: 988---Call or Text! https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=onebox National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 https://rainn.org/   Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency, 2. choose Find provider 3. Choose Hospice 4. then add your zip code This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.   Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information   Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast.   In addition you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Kacie Gikonyo's Death Doula School https://hospiceexplained--deathdoulaschool.thrivecart.com/death-doula-school/ Affilitate for the Caregiving Years Training Academy:  https://www.careyearsacademy.com/ref/1096/  Affiliate for DNA is Love listeners also get a 5% discount!! https://dnaislove.com/?coupon=hospiceexplained5  The Death Deck and the E*O*L deck:  https://thedeathdeck.goaffpro.com/  Marie's Contact [email protected] www.HospiceExplained.com