Christopher Heimerman
Christopher Heimerman
Episode 60: Mental health advocate Ashley Perkins gets vulnerable
Episode 60: Mental health advocate Ashley Perkins gets vulnerable
Episode 60: Mental health advocate Ashley Perkins gets vulnerable
Tuesday 15th March 2022
Ashley Perkins shares her journey through trauma and emphasizes the power of storytelling in mental health recovery on '40,000 Steps Radio'.
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Get the buttons here!Ashley Perkins: Turning Trauma into a Beacon of Hope for Mental Health Recovery
We Matter Too amplifies voices of people in recovery, no matter where they are in their recovery journey. Ashley Perkins
Imagine turning your darkest moments into a source of strength for others. That's exactly what Ashley Perkins, founder of We Matter Too and a TEDx speaker, has done. In this episode of '40,000 Steps Radio', host Christopher Heimerman sits down with Ashley to discuss her incredible journey through severe trauma, multiple mental health diagnoses, and several suicide attempts.
Despite these overwhelming challenges, Ashley has emerged as a powerful advocate for mental health, using her experiences to uplift and empower others in their recovery journeys. She passionately believes that mental health professionals can foster deeper connections with their clients by sharing their own struggles and triumphs. This episode dives deep into the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and the vital role of community support in breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Ashley's initiative, We Matter Too, aims to amplify the voices of those in recovery, no matter where they are on their path. Whether it's five years or five days into recovery, everyone has a story worth sharing. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that highlights the power of vulnerability and the importance of creating safe spaces for healing and growth.