Breaking Through the Silence: Empowering Your Inner Strength in the Face of Trauma and Suicidal Ideation

In the profound depths of personal struggle, breaking through the silence becomes a courageous journey towards rediscovering inner strength amidst trauma and the haunting whispers of suicidal ideation. In the face of such challenges, it is essential to recognize the profound significance of seeking help from others. The journey towards empowerment often involves acknowledging vulnerability and accepting the outstretched hands of those willing to lend support. This narrative is a gentle reminder that within the embrace of shared understanding and compassionate connections, one can forge a path towards healing, transforming whispers of despair into a resounding chorus of inner strength.

 

In this episode, I am joined by Courtney Copeland, a dynamic speaker and a powerful authentic voice coach who provides space for people to feel seen, valued, and heard through laughter, dignity, and respect, to talk about finding your voice in trauma. Courtney shares how she got into helping people find their voice, signs that people are about to commit suicide, and tips to help people who are reaching out for help. She also talks about the things that piss her off in the mental health space, the tools that help people find their voice in adversity, and the process of healing from their traumas. Tune in to learn more about this and other exciting topics!

 

Timestamps

[03:46] Courtney Copeland’s background information

[04:18] How Courtney got into helping people find their voice

[08:53] Signs that people are about to commit suicide

[12:25] Other signs that people are struggling mentally 

[17:32] Helping people who are reaching out for help

[19:40] The things that Courtney has seen in the mental health space that piss her off

[24:52] The tools to help people find their voice in adversity

[31:45] The process of healing from your traumas

[34:50] About the book: Radical Rebirth

[37:46] How to show up authentically

[45:58] Courtney’s final takeaways

 

Notable quotes:

• “Sometimes people just want you to listen.”
• “If you are not equipped to help someone going through trauma, just call someone.”
• “There is so much that we don’t think about when we look at the exterior of someone. However, any behavior shift is a sign for you to go and ensure they are okay.”
• “Showing up for each other is the most important thing that we can do.”
• “You can heal. You can create new neuropathways in your brain that will alter your brain chemistry and adjust your DNA.”
• “There is so much healing, support, community, and love that happens when we are honest about the things that we go through.”

 

Episode resources:

The Book: Radical Rebirth

Connect with us:

Courtney Copeland

Website: https://www.thecourtneycopeland.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.courtney.copeland/

Gabi Garland

Website: http://www.gabigarland.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabi.garland/