65. Finding A New Level Of Peace After Trauma Through The Power Of Movement with Valerie Walsh

Sometimes, when you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or really any mental health issue the last thing you want to do is get up and move. However, exercising and even moving around is a powerful tool that can quiet your thoughts and help you live a life of peace.  Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! Today we sit down with the coach and author of "Shattered to the Core", the #1 new release for loss and love, Valerie Walsh. For more than twenty-five years, Valerie has been dedicated to helping others achieve their physical fitness goals. After the loss of her mother to suicide in 2013 and battling growing anxiety and depression, Valerie began her journey of getting to the core of who she really is.  Join us as we talk about Valerie's journey from growing up with an alcoholic mother to developing the addiction for herself and how she has managed to overcome that addiction and live life with peace. Listen in as Valerie talks about the events that led to the eventual publication of her book and her best tips and practices to get up, get moving, and start your own mental health journey.  So hit play, sit back and relax because Valerie's story is one that will inspire and empower you. For more resources, check out the links below! More Of What's Inside: Growing up with an alcoholic Stop saying you're "fine" The power in surrender Why you shouldn't fight your anxiety How writing helped Valerie cope A new perspective of suicide The importance of accountability Why movement is non-negotiable Tips to improve your daily life What to do when you can't exercise And much more! GUEST LINKS: Book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737957124 Website: https://valeriejwalsh.com/ Twitter: ValerieWalsh14 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriewalsh14/ LINKS: malarchuk.com/book  malarchuk.com  www.thecompassionateconnection.com www.warriorsunmasked.com  Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Subscribe To Our YouTube My Community Contact Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 - What we cover today 2:22 - Introducing Valerie Walsh 3:45 - Valerie's early life 7:43 - Why you aren't "complaining" 10:55 - Valerie's first sip 14:42 - Taking back the power from anxiety 19:20 - The events that inspired Valerie's book 24:50 - Why self-care is important 27:27 - How a coping mechanism turned into a book 30:05 - When Valerie learned more about her mother 34:45 - How Valerie overcame alcoholism 39:55 - The powerful tool of movement 44:15 - 3 Daily tips to improve your mental health 45:17 - Where to find Valerie 47:25 - Valerie's advice to you  48:07 - Closing thoughts