Braving the Way with Dr. Fletch
Welcome to Braving the Way with Dr. Fletch
Braving the Way with Dr. Fletch is a retired mental health podcast hosted by Dr. Adrian Fletcher-human first, psychologist second. A trafficking survivor living with dissociative identity disorder (DID), Dr. Fletcher has spent nearly two decades in the mental health field as a clinician, consultant, speaker, educator, and writer.
This podcast was created to have honest, authentic, and brave conversations about trauma, healing, and mental health while also elevating the voices of others sharing their journeys. While no longer in active production, these episodes remain as a meaningful archive of hope, insight, and connection. Select episodes have been archived to prioritize safety and to uphold the integrity of this work.
Today, Dr. Fletcher consults with therapists and professionals worldwide on complex trauma and dissociation. She serves as a clinical educator with Leading Edge Seminars, The Zur Institute, The Arizona Trauma Institute and is completing postgraduate executive education in the Women’s Leadership Program with Yale School of Management. Her work has expanded beyond frontline advocacy into speaking, teaching, and consulting across diverse communities and professional spaces.
To inquire about consultation services, visit:
http://www.drfletch.com
For those seeking a deeper, lived-experience perspective, One Soul, Multiple Expressions: Poems by the Parts offers a powerful poetic journey through trauma, identity, and healing.
https://www.amazon.com/One-Soul-Multiple-Expressions-POEMS/dp/B0BLG6SWS6
Through her writing with Psychology Today, Dr. Fletcher continues to shape conversations on trauma and dissociation. You can read her work and subscribe for updates via her contributor page. Read and subscribe here:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/adrian-fletcher-psyd-ma
If you or someone you love is in need of mental health support, you can reach out to the National Alliance on Mental Illness at 1-800-950-NAMI.
If you are living with complex trauma, dissociation, or a dissociative condition, you can explore An Infinite Mind for resources on dissociation, DID, and OSDD, including their annual Healing Together Conference.
https://www.aninfinitemind.org/
If you are in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.
The information shared in this podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or medical care. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapeutic or doctor–patient relationship with Dr. Adrian Fletcher.
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Braving the Way with Dr. Fletch
Working through shame, cultivating hope, life with DID, & my word for 2023: Gratitude
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It's the last episode of season 1 of Braving the Way, and it has been such an incredible journey. A massive and heartfelt thank you for all of you who have listened along with me, and for all of my incredible and courageous guests who have come on the show, I'm so honored. Check out all the resources and guest info below!
Today I'm chatting solo from Telluride, Colorado, where I'm comfy, cozy, and filled with immense gratitude for this past year. It has been a year filled with growth and bravery, a year that I've met amazing people, hit professional milestones, took myself out of my comfort zone -- and also experienced many feelings and emotions, all to be expected as part of our souls' journey. I speak about this past year, as well as managing grief during the holidays, seeing the world as a good place, finding hope, navigating feelings of shame, and how resolutions for the New Year can really be seen as intentions and mindsets, allowing ourselves understanding, grace, and change.
I will see you all back here for the launch of season two on Friday March 3, 2023. Stay tuned for a special episode devoted to dissociative identity disorder awareness day March 5, 2023 featuring two very special guests.
Have a safe, happy, and healthy New Year!
With love and gratitude,
Dr. Fletch
Resources:
Our Book
One Soul, Multiple Expressions:POEMS BY THE PARTS
Trigger Warning, Mature Content
eBook, Paperback, & Hardcover Available online at Amazon & Barnes & Noble
https://www.amazon.com/One-Soul-Multiple-Expressions-POEMS/dp/B0BLG6SWS6
Creatress Women's Mentorship Program
Arizona Residents
Facilitated by Lindsey Smith Campbell
@aunaturel.lindsey
An Infinite Mind's Healing Together Conference
February 17-19th
https://www.aninfinitemind.org/healing-together-conference
@an_infinitemind
Dissociation Made Simple: A Stigma Free Guide to Embracing Your Dissociative Mind and Navigating Daily Life
Jamie Marich, Ph.D.
Book Releasing January 10th, 2023
@drjamiem
Thank you to our guests in 2022
Jamie Pollack of An Infinite Mind
@an_infinitemind
Larry Ruhl, Artist & Survivor
@larryruhl
Heidi Busche, Woman in Recovery,Author, Speaker, & Business Strategist
@heidibcoaching
Clarita Escalente, Cancer Survivor, Health Coach, Speaker, Retreat Leader
@the_clarita_escalente
Dr. Morgan Francis, Body Image & Eating Disorder Expert
@drmorganfrancis
Heartfelt Thank You to Nina and Krista of @noelestellecreative for working behind the scenes of this podcast to bring it to life for all of you.
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Visit the Dr. Fletch website:
https://www.drfletch.com/
Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is not a substitute for therapy or any other form of professional mental health/medical care. Listening does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship with Dr. Fletcher. The information provided is for inspirational and educational purposes only. If you are looking to obtain mental health resources in your area, please call 1-800-950-NAMI. If you are experiencing a crisis or need help, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
