Welcome to Braving the Way with Dr. Fletch, the Mental Health podcast! I am your host Dr. Adrian Fletcher, human first-psychologist second. I am a trafficking survivor with lived experience of dissociative identity disorder (DID) formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD). I am also a consultant, speaker, educator, and writer. I have worked in the mental health field for close to two decades and I am here to serve the global community by having HONEST, AUTHENTIC and BRAVE conversations around all things Mental Health. The mission of the BRAVING THE WAY podcast is to bring hope, love, and inspiration to the world by braving the way with my lived and professional experience while also elevating the voices of others who wish to share their own mental health journeys with you. Be sure to check out the show notes for mental health resources and ways to connect with featured guests. Let us get inspired to have honest, authentic, and brave conversations together! Welcome to Braving the Way with Dr. Fletch. The information shared on this podcast is not a substitute for therapy or any other form of professional mental health/medical care. Listening does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship with Dr. Fletcher. The information provided is for inspirational and educational purposes only. If you are looking to obtain mental health resources in your area, please call 1-800-950-NAMI. If you are experiencing a crisis or need help, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.