Viewing Life With A Strengths-Based Lens with Rosemary Gattuso | Ep. 42

On this episode of The True North Show, I am joined by a very special returning guest Rosemary Gattuso.  Since we last spoke Rosemary’s world has changed significantly as she has become a carer for her parents.  This change has pivoted her writing in a very different direction, and her new book has flowed through her with such pace that she finished the first draft in 8 weeks.  Rosemary is in the last stages of having the book finalised and published and throughout our conversation she shares why it is so important to her right now. Bio:Rosemary Gattuso is a trauma-informed family mediator, couples counsellor, and author of It’s Not You, It’s Me! A Chronic Overthinker’s Guide to Self-Reflection.  With over 15 years’ experience in family mediation and restorative justice, she supports families through separation with a respectful, child-focused approach. She has advanced training in mediation from Harvard and serves on panels for the Defence Force Ombudsman, the National Redress Scheme, and the Territories Stolen Generations Scheme. Rosemary blends neuroscience, trauma-informed practice, and lived experience to show how overthinking can be reframed as a strength and a pathway to resilience.  She has delivered workshops for schools, businesses, and mental health settings, and has spoken on ABC Radio, podcasts, and to first responders and the US Defence Force. Her book, It’s Not You, it’s Me! A Chronic Overthinker’s Guide to Self-Reflection, has been endorsed by Professor Stephen Porges (Polyvagal Theory) and Petrea King (Quest for Life Foundation). Rosemary is currently preparing to release her second book, Tell Someone Who Cares, informed by her lived experience as a carer.  The book focuses on emotionally supporting carers through a strengths-based lens, helping them recognise both the challenges and the strengths within the caring experience. Social Media:Website:         https://www.rosemarygattuso.com/Instagram:      www.instagram.com/rosemarygattuso/Facebook:       www.facebook.com/rosemarygattusoLinkedIn:          www.linkedin.com/in/rosemarygattuso/