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Surviving Humanity: A Self-Help Podcast

Key Quotes:
• "If we ever hope to collectively heal this world, we must begin by first discarding these feelings of guilt, shame, and fear that we feel when it comes to expressing our authentic truths and recognizing our lived experiences for what they were. These negative emotions, feelings, and thoughts are largely handed down to us by a long, long line of parents." - Wesley Jackson
• "When we start connecting with each other, when we start building communities ourselves, outside of what we're being told, when we start generating power in ourselves and among ourselves, that's when I think things truly have a chance to change." - Andrew Gilley
Episode Summary:
• Wesley Jackson shares his story of struggle and self-discovery involving childhood abuse, learning disabilities, and complex PTSD.
• After reconnecting with his authentic self and going through personal growth, he realized that he could teach others how to survive their traumas too.
• Andrew Gilley reveals that he had been subjected to childhood sexual abuse by an authority figure that profoundly shaped him in more ways than he thought possible.
• Both Wesley and Andrew share their stories to emphasize the need for people to accept themselves and commit to personal development in order to become agents of positive change.
🔗 Additional Resources
• How the World Sees You by Sally Hogshead

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