Solace in Chaos, how a Survivor of Childhood Trauma found his Peace and his Passion

Our guest on this episode of the podcast discovered that his place of peace, of inspiration, of solace, was in the kitchen working as a chef. Spencer Gorman-Prow is the author of Solace in Chaos, a Chef's Memoir, which can be purchased on Amazon, both in paperback and in Kindle form.

An Executive Chef's memoir of how he was able to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds of child sexual abuse and tragedy and forgive himself in order to achieve success. Chef Spencer relates his journey to health, happiness and healing - all found within the chaotic nature of the professional kitchen. Prepare to be inspired and perhaps even find your own coping strategies within the context of your professional passion.

Spencer reached out to us to continue his journey of inspiring others by coming on the podcast to talk more about his story, including:

• How the childhood sexual abuse he experienced changed his life, and when he was able to begin working those memories as an adult.
  • The lack of support available to him and how he navigated most of his healing journey alone until he met his wonderful wife.
• Why he initially turned to alcohol as a coping strategy and a way to numb the pain of those memories.
• Working through the trust issues, relationship struggles, as well as the self-blame that he internalized as a way to make sense of what happened.
• How he began to find peace in the kitchen, and what cooking offered him as a place of peace amidst so much pressure.
• How journaling helped paved the way for Solace in Chaos to become a reality.
• The challenges of speaking out as a male survivor, and the importance of sharing your truth to not only aid in your own journey but also to help inspire others.

Be sure and check out Solace in Chaos, on Amazon. A resource that will surely inspire you to speak your truth, explore your passion, and not be ashamed of who you are and what you went through.

You can also follow Spencer on Twitter: @ChefSpencer68

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