From Survival Mode to Healing Mode: Reclaiming Your Life After Trauma
What if the reason you still feel stuck… isn’t because you’re broken—but because you’ve been surviving for too long?
In a powerful episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah sits down with Carolyn Dryer, a mental health recovery advocate, writer, and survivor who has lived through sexual assault, domestic violence, and a suicide attempt. Her story isn’t just one of survival—it’s a roadmap for healing, growth, and reclaiming your voice.
From Fear to Freedom: Rebuilding Your Life After Job Loss and Starting Over
Most people believe getting fired later in life is the beginning of the end. For David Nassif, it became the beginning of everything.
After spending nearly 40 years building a successful corporate career, David suddenly found himself unemployed at age 63, terrified about the future, and facing the possibility of running out of money in retirement. Like so many people navigating job loss, divorce, trauma, or major life transitions, he felt lost, afraid, and unsure how to rebuild when life suddenly falls apart.