Childhood Trauma, Triggers and Teaching with Ryan Gadsby

Joining me for a waffle this week is quite possibly the most inspiring guest we have ever had on the show, Ryan GadsbyRyan joins me to share his journey of childhood se*xual ab*use.Ryan was ab*used by his stepdad from the age of 8 until he reached 16. Ryan very bravely shares his story of how he survived this horrific ordeal in the hope that it inspires others to reach out and ask for help.We have a waffle about the journey so far, the impact it has had on his mental health and how a defining moment changed the course of his life foreverHe is now on a mission to build awareness for fellow survivors, encourage others to share their stories, and, more importantly, remind people to never be ashamed of what happened to them!Ryan has now created Prevention Pathways to provide in-school support and educator training to bridge the educational gap for trauma-affected children. Their ‘Be Aware, Be Active, and Be Alongside’ programme will also equip those on the frontlines with the knowledge and tools to make a real difference.This episode may be triggering for people so if you are experiencing anything discussed in this week's episode, then please head to Ryan's Instagram for links on how you can get helpI really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.