Finding Peace Beyond The Pain: A Conversation with Debbie Gail Zane

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Debbie Gail Zane, who shares her harrowing yet inspiring journey as a single mother dealing with her son Alex's schizoaffective disorder, addiction, and his eventual passing. Debbie discusses her process, Peace Beyond the Pain, which includes holistic strategies for navigating grief and loss. She also describes her efforts to help parents facing similar challenges, the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction, and her book, Finding Peace and Purpose Amidst the Tears.Debbie's Bio and Contact InformationDebbie has been through unimaginable tragedy and come through it with inspiring strength. She received the call that is every parent's worst nightmare - her twenty-six-year-old son Alex had been found dead. Just nine years prior to that, he had been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and became addicted to drugs and alcohol.Today, Debbie inspires others who are facing the challenges of having a child with mental illness and addiction or who have lost a child. She walks with them on their journey, helping them regain their natural emotional resilience and self-love and find peace and purpose in their lives. Debbie has developed a unique process called Peace Beyond the Pain, which provides holistic tools and strategies for navigating grief, loss, pain, hopelessness, overwhelm, fear, and guilt. Debbie is the author of the book Finding Peace and Purpose Amidst the Tears: My Journey of the Love and Loss of My Son through His Mental Illness and Addiction and is the host of the internet tv/podcast show Finding Peace Beyond the Pain on the Bold Brave TV Network. Websites:https://www.debbiegailzane.comhttps://debbiegailcoaching.comSocial Media : Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100021353857859https://www.facebook.com/debbiegailcoachinghttps://www.facebook.com/groups/3075560526105218/membersInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/debbiegailcoaching/ You Tube Channel:Debbie Gail Coachinghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnzy7Tb9wV7O6yfnuT8LBMQ/featured The Teaching Journeys Podcast can be found on your favorite podcast platforms. If you wish to find out more about Dave, please go to davidrobertsmsw.com and his author page psychologyprofessorandminister.com