Rachael M. - The Military Woman Condition

Your Story Doesn't End Here

Soon to be PsyD, Lt. Rachael M, joins us today to discuss her unique journey as a mental health provider entering the military as someone who was prior enlisted in the intelligence space. In this episode, Rachael encourages listeners to persevere in pursuing military aspirations, sharing her own experience of overcoming rejection from a recruiter. The episode discusses the subjective nature of trauma, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and validating individual experiences. Both host and guest stress that trauma's impact goes beyond objectively significant events, highlighting the need for empathy. The concept of post-traumatic growth is explored, suggesting resilience as a path to positive outcomes despite challenges. Overall, the episode underscores the importance of understanding and validating diverse experiences of trauma, promoting empathy and acknowledging its psychological and physiological effects. ________________________________________________________ If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. ** Thank you to all the supporters of the podcast, to join the listener support squad click here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourstorydoesntendhere/support Website: www.ysdeh.com Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: https://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh