David Woods Bartley on Healing Trauma Through Connection | 1,568

David Woods Bartley is changing the way people talk about mental health by replacing shame with understanding and isolation with connection. An internationally recognized speaker, trainer, TEDx presenter, and mental health advocate, David draws from a life marked by profound adversity to deliver one of the most authentic voices in the mental wellness movement. After surviving childhood sexual abuse, the loss of a parent, depression, PTSD, and suicidal struggles, he transformed his own healing journey into a mission to help others find hope. At the heart of his work is the belief that mental health cannot be addressed by focusing on symptoms alone. Through his Whole Person Care philosophy, David teaches a holistic approach that recognizes the interconnected roles of emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well being in lasting recovery and resilience. Over the course of more than 800 presentations and two TEDx talks, David has inspired audiences across the country to rethink mental health, embrace vulnerability, and create cultures where people feel safe to ask for help. His message reaches beyond individuals to families, workplaces, schools, and entire communities. David's mission is simple but deeply impactful: to help people move from surviving to thriving by reminding them that healing begins the moment we stop suffering in silence and start connecting with one another. Today’s guest: www.davidwoodsbartley.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.