In this week’s episode of The Pain Changer®,  I have a special guest join me: Mark DiBona. Mark is a Retired Police Sergeant who spent 33 years in the field of law enforcement.

Mark and I were connected on LinkedIn and after one zoom call with him, I knew I wanted him to share his story with you. He is dedicating his life as a former police officer to the mental health and wellness of first responders. He does this through public speaking events, as well as through a company he co-founded: Protecting the Guardian.

Mark’s story is gripping, I found myself having emotional responses to it as he shared his experience, including a failed suicide attempt. He speaks vulnerably and shares all of his story, including the parts where he wasn’t acting like his best self, which most people aren’t willing to share when they reach a better place in their lives. 

We have an amazing conversation all the way through! Make sure you check it out until the end, we share some awesome goodies of hope!

In this episode, you will learn: 

• The impact childhood trauma has, especially of a sexual nature, on the entirety of someone’s life
• What bullying does to wear us down and the severe consequences that can arise when it is your boss who is bullying you
• The first symptoms pointing to mental illness that could be a cry for help from a loved one
• How Protecting the Guardian can help you
• What was actually happening inside Mark during those times when he says wasn’t bothered by horrific events

If you loved this episode and you got a lot out of it, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @coachktdubs for more quick tips and tricks on how to change your nervous system.

Resources:

988 - Every state in the US has this now. It is a free resource with trained crisis counselors who can help you. If you have an area code from another state, please ask to be routed to the nearest center near you

https://protectingtheguardian.com/

Mark on Social Media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-dibona-a017585/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.dibona.9

Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

Credit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ Herder

Mixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com

Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.