Author Debbie Hartung talks about the Courage to Heal

from I Care About You · host Juliana Jay

Today on the I Care About You Podcast, we are unloading some deep wisdom from a person who has turned a desperate and painful situation into beautiful life lessons and an opportunity for personal growth! What an amazing conversation with Debbie Hartung, Author of Factories of Maladies, which chronicles her seven-day stay in a San Francisco Psych Ward after an attempted suicide. TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast openly discusses suicide, mental health, cult experiences, family betrayal/heartache, and recovery. Debbie's links: https://www.debbiehartungart.com/ https://www.thefactoryofmaladies.com/About Juliana J Links to order my book, Reasons to Live: https://www.julianajbruno.com/ Join my Newsletter: https://www.julianajbruno.com/contactme Book time with me: https://www.julianajbruno.com/book-onlineDream Journaling starts in September! Journaling Group starts in September! Scroll down the page to see the offerings! https://www.julianajbruno.com/book-onlineJoin My MeetUp and Support Us: https://www.meetup.com/social-refugees-finding-ourselves-with-compassion-love/Suicide hotline 988 THANK YOU ALL FOR SUPPORTING ME! #reasonstolive #betterlife #outsider #friendship #relationship #friends #selfhealingcommunity #relationships #selfhelp #selfimprovement #selflove #negativeenergy #selfbelief #negativeselftalk #podcast music #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters @TrackTribe and @i.care.about.you.podcast Just to let you know, this information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for clinical credit. PLEASE BE SURE TO CONSULT A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE. Trigger Warning: The episodes on the I Care About You YouTube channel and podcast episode may, at times, cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide, abuse, violence, severe mental illnesses, sex, drugs, alcohol addiction, psychedelics, and the use of plant medicines. You are advised to refrain from watching or listening to the YouTube Channel or Podcast if you are likely to be offended or adversely impacted by any of these topics.

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