Living Through Childhood Trauma: A true story with 'That Guy They Call Peck'

On episode 6, we talk with Michael Peckerar, a content creator who lives his daily life with anxiety, bipolar, and PSTD due to childhood trauma. He shares about the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) on his life, including treatment that began in 2nd grade through present day. You can find Michael Peckerar, also known as "That Guy They Call Peck" on TikTok, where he hosts "Morning Positivity" each day at 8am PST.

Resources

• You can find Michael Peckerar, also known as "That Guy They Call Peck" on TikTok!
• Websites we recommend:
  • NPR.org - take the ACE Quiz and learn what it means!
  • CDC.gov - Fast Facts!
  • ACEs Too High
• TedTalk we recommend:
  • How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime - TedTalk by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
• Books we recommend (affiliate link):
  • The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma and Adversity
  • The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

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