She Survived Childhood Abuse & PPD — Here's How She Rebuilt Her Life | Facing Anxiety

What happens when you survive childhood abuse, postpartum depression, AND a career setback — and decide to turn all of it into fuel? Christine Ravesi-Weinstein did exactly that.In this episode of Guiding Tides, Christine opens up about growing up with an emotionally and physically abusive mother, the severe postpartum depression and anxiety she faced after the birth of her children, and the moment she chose to stop being a victim and start rewriting her story. She's now an author, personal trainer, and advocate for "non-scale victories" — the wins that have nothing to do with a number on a scale.What we cover:-Surviving childhood abuse and emotional neglect-Christine's raw experience with postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum anxiety (PPA)-The decision to stay on Zoloft during pregnancy — and why she doesn't regret it-Breaking generational cycles of abuse as a parent-How writing a letter to her father changed their relationship forever-Leaving a high-paying job to pursue personal training — and why it wasn't a fall from grace-What "non-scale victories" really mean and why they matter for mental health-Cutting ties with a toxic parent and the aftermath💡 Christine's message: "I'm not okay right now — but I'm going to be okay."🎙️ About the Guest:Christine Ravesi-Weinstein is an author, personal trainer helping business professionals, and resilience advocate. 📌 Connect with Christine:Youtube: @RavesiWeinsteinInstagram: trhpersonaltrainingFacebook:TRH Personal TrainingWebsite: https://www.ravesiweinstein.com/ Amazon: https://shorturl.at/teewE📌 Connect with Guiding Tides:▶ Subscribe for new episodes every other week📩 [email protected]🌐 https://guidingtidesofficial.com/Guiding Tides is a mental health podcast featuring real conversations about therapy, recovery, and the human experience.