Braving the Way with Dr. Fletch
Welcome to Braving the Way with Dr. Fletch, the Mental Health podcast! I am your host Dr. Adrian Fletcher, human first-psychologist second. I am a trafficking survivor with lived experience of dissociative identity disorder (DID) formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD). I am also a consultant, speaker, educator, and writer. I have worked in the mental health field for close to two decades and I am here to serve the global community by having HONEST, AUTHENTIC and BRAVE conversations around all things Mental Health. The mission of the BRAVING THE WAY podcast is to bring hope, love, and inspiration to the world by braving the way with my lived and professional experience while also elevating the voices of others who wish to share their own mental health journeys with you. Be sure to check out the show notes for mental health resources and ways to connect with featured guests. Let us get inspired to have honest, authentic, and brave conversations together! Welcome to Braving the Way with Dr. Fletch. 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.
Braving the Way with Dr. Fletch
Embracing DID Life
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TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode, there is mention of ritual abuse, mind control, and suicide. Please listen with care.
Welcome back! We are so excited that Season 2 of Braving the Way is here!! We have an amazing season lined up, with a deep dive into DID, including sharing more of my journey, as well as talking with other souls who are out publicly and how they are living and thriving. In this first solo episode, I cover a lot, so come with me as I catch you up on what me and the PARTs have been going through these last few months, and the massive changes that are underway, both professionally and personally.
Today, I'm giving you the inside look at how my life is starting to change and while there is a lot of unknown in front of me, I'm working to surrender, flow, and trust that all will unfold as it should. It's definitely been a whirlwind already in 2023, with changes in my private practice, launching new business endeavors, and traveling to Costa Rica for yoga, nourishment, adventure, and nature. Not to mention, just last week I gave the keynote address to An Infinite Mind conference in Florida and I/we are still processing the incredible weekend we had there.
Each day I become more and more passionate about breaking down the stigma surrounding DID and mental health. I can't wait to share this season, filled with other mental health warriors, in the pursuit of living well, sharing hope and inspiration, and recognizing the love story that is our lives, despite all odds.
I also want to mention that this first episode of season 2 opens and closes with a poem from our book. The closing poem is not published, but was read during the keynote I just gave at An Infinite Mind conference, and is inspired by Annalynne McCord, who came out with her story of DID in April of 2021.
Thank you for being here for this next season and remember, there is always magic in the mess.
Resources:
Our book: One Soul, Multiple Expressions: Poems by the Parts
Trigger Warning, Mature Content
Available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com
https://www.amazon.com/One-Soul-Multiple-Expressions-POEMS/dp/B0BLG6SWS6
Great Like You
Erica Grace
@greatlikeyoubook
https://www.amazon.com/Great-Like-You-Situation-Hospital/dp/0998035025
An Insider's Guide to Managing Life Successfully with DID by ATW
https://www.amazon.com/Insiders-Managing-Successfully-Dissociative-Identity/dp/1932690034
Amongst Ourselves:A self-help guide to living with DID
Alderman
https://www.amazon.com/Amongst-Ourselves-Self-Help-Dissociative-Identity/dp/1572241225
My Mommy has Multiple Parts by Joh Knyn
@guidedhealingpsychology
https://www.amazon.com/Mommy-has-Multiple-Parts-Dissociative/dp/B09SP8JQZX
Dissociation Made Simple
Dr. Jamie Marich
@drjamiem
https://www.amazon.com/Dissociation-Made-Simple-Stigma-Free-Dissociative/dp/1623177219
An Infinite Mind:International Organization on DID
https://www.aninfinitemind.org/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK
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