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 Select episodes have been archived to prioritize safety and to uphold the integrity of this work.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
Embracing Plurality, Advocating for Change, & The Power of Community
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Today, I have the incredible honor to be speaking with The Stronghold System (they/them), 35 years young, nonbinary, and volunteer founders and CEO of The Plural Association Nonprofit (TPA). They began their Plurality journey after a DID diagnosis, over a decade ago. They launched Power to the Plurals in 2017, reaching over 50k readers and 222k YouTube views. Their grassroots, peer-led, volunteer-driven organization TPA founded in 2020, now empowers Plurals worldwide. With over a decade of personal experience being aware of their Plurality after being diagnosed with DID, Stronghold's unique insights as members of a Plural System make them powerful team of advocates and educators.
In today's episode, we have a powerful conversation about supporting your system, which is really your own community, the changing language around plurals and plurality, and being seen, heard, and validated when living with DID. In addition, we reiterate the incredible value of community support outside of yourself, and how when you are in flow and helping your PARTs to safety, the relationship with yourself and others is more fluid and open.
Join us and read more below for The Stronghold System's bio and amazing work they are doing for advocacy in the mental health field.
Embracing their diverse identities as neurodivergent Plural individuals, The Stronghold System leads TPA in creating a safe(r) and supportive environment for Systems. Resources include video and article resources, a private community, conferences, and virtual meetups, with a Warmline currently in the fundraising stages. With the help of dedicated Plural volunteers, TPA has educated over 225,000 people and facilitates 100K community interactions annually. The Plural Association Nonprofit is committed to inclusivity and has provided over 1000+ scholarships to their community and events, ensuring that financial barriers do not limit access to valuable resources and support.
Stronghold is also the driving force behind the Plural Positivity World Conference (PPWC), an annual, multilingual, and international online event that showcases the passion and knowledge of Plurals from around the globe. The success of PPWC and TPA's other initiatives is a testament to the dedication and hard work of their valued volunteers. Beyond TPA, Stronghold enjoys time with their amazing child, two cats, and service-puppy-in-training, in the Netherlands. For more information, visit https://powertotheplurals.com.
PPWC info & tickets: https://powertotheplurals.com/ppwc
TPA Petition Advocating for Change
Instagram & FB: @thepluralassociation
Twitter: @tpanonprofit
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CONNECT WITH DR.FLETCH
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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.
