Breaking the Silence

Confronting the Shadows of my Past!

Episode 1 of the UnBreakable Me podcast, hosted by Maddie Mortimer, titled "Breaking the Silence" was published on November 5, 2023 and runs 21 minutes.

November 5, 2023 ·21m · UnBreakable Me

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Summary

In this powerful 1st episode of the Unbreakable Me Podcast titled "Breaking the Silence: Confronting the Shadows of my Past," I, Maddie, open up about my deeply personal journey of overcoming adversity.As the host, heart & voice of this podcast, I believe that rock bottom has the power to shape heroes, even more so than privilege ever could. Join me as I vulnerably share my story, from a privileged upbringing to a life-altering incident at the age of 13 that forever changed my perspective. Through the raw and heartfelt narration, I Delve into the long-lasting effects of trauma, reliance on movement as a means of coping, and the ultimate journey of healing and self-discovery. This episode aims to shed light on the importance of breaking the silence, finding compassion, and reclaiming one's power despite the darkest of shadows. Stay tuned for an emotionally impactful and empowering conversation on Unbreakable Me.Timestamps & Overview00:01:11 Privileged life, faced adversity, compassionate and patient.00:03:20 Using movement and food to cope excessively.00:06:41 Charges filed, person labeled sexual predator. Coping mechanisms masked emotional turmoil.00:11:50 Weekly appointments with dietitian psychologist, sudden hospitalization00:15:39 Guilt and illness led to dad's suicide.00:17:41 From privilege to tragedy, but triumphing afterward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

In this powerful 1st episode of the Unbreakable Me Podcast titled "Breaking the Silence: Confronting the Shadows of my Past," I, Maddie, open up about my deeply personal journey of overcoming adversity.

As the host, heart & voice of this podcast, I believe that rock bottom has the power to shape heroes, even more so than privilege ever could.

Join me as I vulnerably share my story, from a privileged upbringing to a life-altering incident at the age of 13 that forever changed my perspective. Through the raw and heartfelt narration, I Delve into the long-lasting effects of trauma, reliance on movement as a means of coping, and the ultimate journey of healing and self-discovery.

This episode aims to shed light on the importance of breaking the silence, finding compassion, and reclaiming one's power despite the darkest of shadows. Stay tuned for an emotionally impactful and empowering conversation on Unbreakable Me.

Timestamps & Overview

00:01:11 Privileged life, faced adversity, compassionate and patient.

00:03:20 Using movement and food to cope excessively.

00:06:41 Charges filed, person labeled sexual predator. Coping mechanisms masked emotional turmoil.

00:11:50 Weekly appointments with dietitian psychologist, sudden hospitalization

00:15:39 Guilt and illness led to dad's suicide.

00:17:41 From privilege to tragedy, but triumphing afterward.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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