Giving Myself Grace

In this episode, Greg speaks with Ranesha Cooper, as she shares her story of dealing with her parent's divorce at a young age. Ranesha lets us in on her amazing journey of learning how to give herself grace as she works through childhood traumas and focuses on her mental health as an adult.

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[0:01-2:02] Opening Segment

[2:02-18:49] Ranesha’s Background and Dealing with Trauma and Grief

• Ranesha talks about her family background and her dealing with her parent’s expectations and divorce from a young age
• Ranesha discusses whether or not she was taught how to cope at all
• Healthy and unhealthy coping techniques

[18:49- 33:23] The Healing Process

• Ranesha speaks about when she became self aware that something was off and that she needed help
• Ranesha talks about her background and gives advice on receiving professional help
• Ranesha discusses how she could have helped herself better and what kind of help she wanted from others

[33:23-51:53] Reflection

• What was the toughest part of your journey?
• What kept you going?
• A plan for others going through similar situations
• What advice would you give your younger self?
• Do you see your growth?

[51:53-56:12] Closing Segment