AEM #111 Chris Braitch ACES, Boarding School, Healing & Purpose: Seen and Heard

What was it like to go to boarding school at age 7?And how did that impact my guest's adult life?From addictions, to breakdown and then path of recovery to finding purpose, my guest today shares his own journey. In today's episode I am speaking with Chris Braitch who is the director of the not for profit, Seen & Heard, which supports the emotional wellbeing of past pupils of boarding and independant schools.He talks about his boarding school years: bullying, dissociation, and trauma.And he shares how he recovered and how he has now found purpose in life.A very inspiring and heart-felt episode.---Chris Braitch is a father of 3 first and foremost. He is also a 1-2-1 and organisational coach, speaker, and founding director of the not for profit Seen & Heard. Seen & Heard supports the emotional well being of ex-pupils of boarding and independent day schools, and their families.  Chris has found his calling supporting others on their journey to healing and joy, utilising his diverse life experiences, and professional skills learned over a 20-year career in sales, marketing, and management at some of the world’s largest food companies.Questions for Chris:I would love for you to share some of your journey. How did you get into the work you now do?I would love for you to share some of your boarding journey. What was it like?Could you please share your path of healing? What things have you tried and what really worked for you?You have worked with me for a couple of years. How has that experience been?You are part of the charity Seen and Heard. What do you do and what is your mission?You were part of the Coming Home retreat as part of the documentary. How was that for you?What is next for you?How do people find out more about you?For more infromation about Seen and Heard please visit: https://seenheard.org.uk/To find out more about Chris' one to one work: https://growthwave.uk/#childhoodtrauma #booardingschoolsyndrome #seen&heard #trauma #healingtrauma---Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/