Ep 76: From Childhood Abuse to Healing: Ashley Pereira's Story (Part 1)

Send us a textIn this powerful episode of  the Flip Your Mindset podcast, we speak with  Ashley Pereira, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and suicide attempts who is now a mental health advocate and entrepreneur. Ashley opens up about her harrowing experiences, including the abuse that began at age 9 and the lack of support she received from her mother.Ashley discusses the long-term impact of this trauma, including insomnia, health issues, and misdiagnoses.  She sheds light on the importance of proper diagnoses for Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) and the work of trauma specialists like Bessel van der Kolk.We also delve into Ashley's journey to seek help and the crucial role a trauma therapist played in her healing process. Ashley shares how her therapist's empathetic approach and shared experience helped her confront her past and begin the road to recovery.This is a powerful episode that will resonate with anyone who has experienced trauma or is struggling with mental health challenges.  Stay tuned for Part 2, where Ashley will share more about her healing journey!In this episode, you will learn:-The long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse-The challenges of getting a proper diagnosis for CPTSD-The importance of finding a trauma-informed therapist-How therapy can help survivors begin to healDon't forget to subscribe to our channel for more inspiring interviews and mental health content released every week!=========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Flip Your Mindset Podcast: ➡︎ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flipyourmindset➡︎ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4clBOAz➡︎ Spotify: https://shorturl.at/GuhQ6 =========================== Resources: ⚡️Heal Trauma 7 days Free email course: https://flipyourmindset.com/healfromtrauma⚡️What’s Trauma Really Free Course: https://shorturl.at/2fGov⚡️Burn Out Workshop: https://shorturl.at/e2qaQ⚡️Book a 75-Minute consultation with me: https://Flipyourmindset.com/consultation =========================== Connect with me: ➡︎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceyuhrig➡︎Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyuhrig/➡︎Website: https:/... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit flipyourmindset.substack.com/subscribe