Episode notes
In this deeply moving episode of the No One Fights Alone Podcast, Brad and Ben sit down with Jodie Baulkham, author of 'Choosing My Tomorrow: Surviving Murder, Navigating Mental Health, and Harnessing the Power of Choice', to explore her extraordinary story of loss, healing, and growth. Jodie opens up about the devastating loss of her husband, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Officer Chris, the profound journey through grief and trauma, and her powerful transformation into a life coach, speaker, and advocate for mental health and resilience.
Together, they cover:
- Surviving unimaginable loss and navigating life as a young widow and new mother
- Core chapters from Choosing My Tomorrow
- The complexity of grief and the myths surrounding how we "should" heal
- The importance of journaling, emotional vocabulary, and sel ...
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