From Suicidal to Thriving with Tree Franklyn | RDID Ep. 102 - Recovery Diaries
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From Suicidal to Thriving with Tree Franklyn | RDID Ep. 102

It was a delight to sit down and talk with Tree Franklyn, a best-selling author and founder of the Empathic Awakening Academy, as she candidly recounts her battle with mental health and the inspiration behind her poignant Recovery Diaries essay, “Dear Mom, I Want to Kill Myself.“

Tree’s story is one of resilience and humor, often finding solace in nature despite her amusing struggle. Together, Tree and I challenge the harmful and antiquated (though still persistent) “suck it up” mentality and reflect on how societal attitudes can impact personal well-being.

Tree opens up about the trauma that shaped her upbringing, with her father’s PTSD from the Vietnam War and her mother’s experiences as an orphan in Vietnam coloring their family dynamics. Despite growing up in an environment where mental health was a taboo topic, Tree’s determination to advocate for mental health blossomed through her personal blog. Her message is clear: even in the darkest moments, there is a path to healing and a future filled with light.

Tree is a deeply sensitive person who exemplifies what it means to lead with empathy and to always do her best to lean into the tenets of active listening. Her heartfelt essay on the Recovery Diaries site, which she reads beautifully reads aloud in this episode, continues to be a beacon of hope for those grappling with suicidal thoughts. As we explore Tree’s journey from despair to happiness, we extend an invitation to stay engaged with our essay contributors and documentary film subjects and join us in supporting mental health awareness. Thanks so much for liking, sharing, and subscribing to this new podcast venture!

–Gabe

 

Conversations like the ones on this podcast can sometimes be hard, but they’re always necessary. If you or someone you know is struggling, please consider visiting wannatalkaboutit.com. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please call, text, or chat 988.

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Tree Franklyn is a bestselling author, coach and founder of the Empathic Awakening Academy. She helps sensitive, empathic people master their energy so they can heal their past and create a new and empowered future. She’s been featured in ABC, NBC, The Huffington Post, The Shift Network, Authority Magazine, and more, and is best known for her down-to-earth practical healing methods that create deep, transformational growth for her clients and students.

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