The Happy Choice

This episode is one of my favorites. I sit down with Jayne Wick and we discuss how we healed and now feel after releasing sexual abuse trauma. Sexual abuse trauma is very common but extremely suppressed as society is not so open to speaking about such trauma. Jayne was sexually abused by her two older sisters. I was also abused and in return abused my own sister. Releasing that pain and trauma pushed us to be free. We no longer live in a suppressed fear state of mind. We hope this episode encourages others to not be afraid, be relentless in their search for mental freedom, and find peace within themselves.  ----more----Finding freedom after trauma is such an incredible experience. But staying in this happy light is daily work. It's important to find a balance of healthy mindful ways to keep this state of mind. Schedule a 1on1 with me to learn how to keep these habits and give yourself the mental freedom you deserve every day! Also, you can listen to my 15-minute Meditation for Releasing Unwanted Anxiety and Stress.  ----more---- Jayne is an Austin-based artist, experimenting with all tools and mediums. She teaches art classes at a wellness resort and uses expression as a tool for healing and self-reflection. She has art available for purchase.  Therapists who can help you with your own trauma: Erika Marcoux, and Yanni Hanna ----more----Find more about me, the Host: Ashlee Braxton  Follow me on Instagram Grab some mental health Freebies Tell Your Story on my Podcast 

Welcome back to Part 2 of Transgender Identity with Peyton and Aiden from Those Trans Guys Podcast.  I'm very excited to have these two special humans back as they open up and give us a raw interview of bringing awareness to the Transgender Community.  In this episode we speak about: the difference of gender v sexuality, top and bottom surgery, dating, finding doctors to support the transgender community, and bringing awareness to bullying.  ----more---- Join Peyton, Aiden, and I as we get raw and personal on these subjects. Yoou can show your support to the LGBTQ community just by listening and sharing this podcast and supporting the Those Trans Guys Podcast.  ----more---- I'm your host Ashlee Braxton.  Music by Davy Nathan.   

Have you heard of such a thing called an Indigo Child? Well, I'm here to tell ya exactly what an indio child is with my dear friend and the Indigo Child guru herself, Abby Oliver. ----more----Abby Oliver is an Indigo Child who helps other Indigo Children and mystics like you to feel great and create a successful life so you can do all that important life-purpose stuff. She created her own system to generate happiness in her life, complete with worksheets and guided meditations, and walks her clients through this same process to create huge results in their own lives. Abby believes you're meant to have a life full of happiness, wealth, love, freedom, adventure, health and (of course) magic, and that's exactly what she helps her clients achieve. And sometimes (just because life is magical) she does a little open water freediving in a mermaid tail. You can reach Abby HERE.----more----Don't forget for more podcasts episodes, to work with me 1on1 and more info, go to my website www.ashleebraxton.com----more----

Part One of a two-part series with Peyton and Aiden from Those Trans Guys Podcast. Transgender is a term used to describe people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.  ----more----Peyton and Aiden are trans men and have been friends for 5 years. We dive into their story and we hear when they knew they were transgender, how they grew up, their family struggles, getting surgery, how they grew up feeling unaccepted, bullied, and the mental, emotional and physical aspects of their life.  ----more---- The ways that transgender people are talked about in popular culture, academia, and science are constantly changing, particularly as individuals’ awareness, knowledge, and openness about transgender people and their experiences grow. ----more----Peyton and Aiden have a mission to shed light on the Transgender community and they are relentless in their journey. You can support them by listening to their Podcast and reaching out for more information/help.----more---- For more information, you can visit this website Here. 

Erin was thriving: a professor, married with what seemed like the perfect life. Until she realized it wasn't. She quit her job, ended her marriage, and committed to a self-awareness journey to find out who she really was and what she wanted.  ----more---- Erin graciously shares with us her story and struggles of imposter syndrome, fears, insecurities, and her road to finding her true self. So many people are unaware that you're in full control of your life and you do have the ability to go out in the world and get exactly what you want.  ----more---- Erin works 1:1 and in workshops with professional women to ease the overwhelm that often comes with stepping into a new job or role. Her programs help women work through career success barriers like perfectionism, impostor syndrome, fear of failure, fear of judgment, and chronic comparison.  ----more----Self Help Links:  Work with Erin Byron Katie Imposter Syndrome  

Sam Smith is a great friend of mine and a digital nomad in the world. Sam has traveled to over 30 countries and is proof that you can work, travel and create your own rules to life. At just 24 Sam has traveled the world, signed projects with one of the world's professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems, and created his own collective.  Now in Barcelona, Sam and I discuss: -Our childhood at school what it was like for Sam at an all-boys school -Attending university vs not attending  -The benefits of traveling the world  -The importance of following your dreams  Sam now is running his own company in Barcelona and continues to create his own magic. 

Non Wels is the creator and host of the podcast, You, Me, Empathy, a safe space for us feely humans to share stories and to embrace empathy and vulnerability and kindness. I was blown away with Non's ability to be so vulnerable with the world especially as he shares his story with his recovery from Anorexia. (I highly suggest you read this amazing piece of art)  Non and I speak about how people feel their feelings, how and why it's important to look inward and discover why we feel, and how we need vulnerability and empathy and self-compassion in order to break down the cultural and societal stigma surrounding mental health. I'm so grateful to know this guy and I will always appreciate his fight and courage to create a safe place for humans to be themselves.  LINKS https://nonwels.com/ You, Me, Empathy Podcast  Non's Workshops

In this episode, I teamed up with two lovely ladies: Katarina Savignac and Crystal-Ann Dew who are the hosts of their own podcast called: Aries & Alcohol.  Both being brought up by single parents, Katarina and Crystal-Ann both bravely share their childhoods and their own journey with mental health.  We also talk about: Coping mechanisms How mental health is improving through the generations  Women Friendships  We celebrate 3 women coming from different backgrounds, all with our own issues, finding each other, and building a friendship.  No matter what we go through, we are all one.    ----------------------------------------------------- If you want to join this community of love, join my FB Group. If you are looking to learn more about mindful ways to reach your fullest potential, I also am a personal development coach. Check out my website to book a consultation call or find freebies!  https://www.ashleebraxton.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------- Special thanks to Katarina and Crystal-Ann. Aries & Alcohol is a podcast about cocktails - their inceptions, history, and contemporary appeal.   https://www.ariesandalcohol.com/    

In this episode, I dive into Mindfulness with my dear friend: Erika Marcoux. Erika has a master’s degree in counseling psychology, she's a yoga instructor, and she has her own podcast called: Your Truth Revealed. She answers these questions for us:  What is mindfulness?  How can people learn how to be more conscious? How is this a shift in perspective for most Westerners? What is some advice for people who are new to mindfulness?   You can check out more about Erika below!  Your Truth Revealed: http://www.YourTruthRevealed.com Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com/Listen  

Diann Wingert is a mindset and productivity coach for female entrepreneurs. She is an expert in ADHD in adult women and the link between ADHD and entrepreneurship.   Diann gives us her own story and struggles with ADHD, how she overcame them and how she can help you.  She puts to rest the taboos of ADHD and uncovers how "normal" it is and how to cope in real life.    You can reach out to Diann on her Website at: https://www.diannwingertcoaching.com/   You can find more about the podcast and my own coaching on my website: www.ashleebraxton.com   Don't forget to subscribe/like/and rate the podcast. I appreciate all the love!    Music by: Davy Nathan   

Hammadi Khlifi is a lawyer and writer from Tunisia living currently in New York. ----more---- Hammadi worked as a Human Rights lawyer in local and international organizations in Tunisia, including as a legal adviser for The Commission of Truth and Dignity that was leading the transitional justice process in Tunisia after the 2010- 2011 revolution. Hammadi was also active in the social movement “I will not forgive – No reconciliation without accountability” to fight impunity. Hammadi shares with us his work on Human Rights and his own story of Human Rights and his experience with procedure S17 in Tunisia.  ----more---- As a human rights lawyer, his focus is on atrocities prevention, transitional justice, fighting corruption and fighting torture. ----more---- He has published two novels in 2016 and 2019.  ----more---- To work more with Hammadi, help him translate his books, or to learn more please reach out to him on his website here: Here.

Taylor Carr is a beauty queen and a clinical hypnotherapist and a feminine abundance Coach. ----more---- Taylor takes us into her past and shares her story of homelessness, abuse, drugs, conspiracy theories, and her winning battle with interstitial cystitis and pelvic floor dysfunction. ----more---- She now helps women around the world claim their sacredness and create the success, confidence, and love they desire like a Woman!  ----more---- You can find more about Taylor here:  Website: https://www.upgradewithtaylor.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaylorElizabethCarr90/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tayfemme/ Don't forget you can find me, your host, Ashlee: Here Please don't forget to like, rate and subscribe, I really appreciate it!  And if you or someone you know wants to share your story, please click this link and send me a message.  SHARE YOUR STORY And don't forget, there's always A Happy Choice. x

Melissa is the host of The Bag System podcast, as well as the Headmate that is fronting most often. Melissa has DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder) and Tourette Syndrome. She is a writer and mental health advocate.  ----more---- Dissociative Identity Disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder) is a severe form of dissociation, a mental process that produces a lack of connection in a person's thoughts, memories, feelings, actions, or sense of identity. ----more---- DID is a complex psychological condition that is likely caused by many factors, including severe trauma during early childhood (usually extreme, repetitive physical, sexual, or emotional abuse). ----more---- Melissa shares with us her journey and what it's like living a day in her shoes. 

Ashley Bell is a red carpet host and public speaker. ----more---- When she was just 2 years old, Ashley's father murdered her mother and her best friend. She was raised by her grandparents and shares with us her journey of forgiveness, strength, and moving on with her life.  ----more---- Ashley prides herself on customer service and strong communication. This is Ashley Bell.

Covid-19 has changed the world. We are forever questioning this virus. But what about the people actually working with this virus daily? What about their mental health?  ----more---- Christine Alegria is a Critical Care nurse dealing with this virus everyday for almost a year now. She shares her insight with us from a nurse's perspective, educates us on the virus itself, and gives us tips on how we can help.  ----more---- Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Christine has been at the forefront of the war against this deadly virus as she and her colleagues continue to battle mutations, equipment shortages, and an overcrowded hospital.  ----more---- We commend Christine and her team and ALL of the healthcare professionals who get up every day and fight hard to keep so many of us healthy, safe, and alive.  ----more---- We truly appreciate you all, thank you. And thank you Christine. 

From being kidnapped by her father, witnessing her mother's abuse, to experiencing her own emotional and physical abuse from her father; Khristian unravels her story that precedes her father's suicide when she was 7 years old.  ----more---- She is transparent about her childhood trauma that led to her diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder, along with her journey of recovering and healing. 

Growing up in Colombia, Elkin and his sister suffered from sexual abuse. ----more---- After being adopted at age 6, he and his sister made their way to a new home in the Netherlands. ----more---- Elkin again suffered sexual abuse but this time faced his abuser. We hear Elkin's humbling story of forgiveness. 

In this episode of the Happy Choice, we're going to speak about Suicidal Thoughts. ----more----Many people experience thoughts of suicide at some point in their lives. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, know that you’re not alone. You should also know that feeling suicidal isn’t a character flaw, and it doesn’t mean you’re crazy or weak. It only signifies that you’re experiencing more pain or sadness than you can cope with right now. ----more---- Autumn shares with us her story on her family intervention that sent her to the hospital and her heroic recovery. 

In this episode of the Happy Choice, we're going to speak about Stillbirth.  Stillbirth is when a baby dies in the womb after 20 weeks of pregnancy. I asked my dear friend Lisa to share with us her story. After the tragic stillbirth of her only child, Evangeline, it has become Lisa’s mission to normalize the grieving process and share her journey of growth and healing with the world. This is her story about resilience and strength.