In Conversation With Annette Whittenberger On Reigniting Hope, Importance of Self-Healing, Seeking Support, Using Writing as a Tool to Move Through, and More!

Trigger Warning: Talks about depression, suicide, self-harm, etc. Please listen on your own discretion. Beginning with a captivating detail, Madhurima Sappatti and Annette Whittenberger discussed the importance of self-healing and sharing stories of overcoming obstacles. Madhurima shared her own story of how she struggled with her mental health while studying for medical college in India and how it has shaped her life. They discussed the importance of being true to oneself and learning to accept oneself for who they are. Madhurima encourages others to give themselves grace and to learn to say no when they need to. Annette shared her own journey of self-healing and how she used writing and podcasting to help her heal and remember who she was before joining the military. Through their conversation, Madhurima and Annette hope to provide hope to people who are struggling and to show them that they are not alone. Join me as I speak with Annette Whittenberger, a retired combat veteran, an army spouse, and mother to a college sophomore and high school junior. She loves to focus on coaching others through PTSD, anxiety, depression and overcoming trauma. Annette js also a mentor with Veterati, eMentor and for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS).