Anns joins us to discuss humanitarian aid efforts and experiences in response to the recent earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. We share stories of disaster response and war zone intervention. There is discussion of trauma, violence, politics, and trauma responses. As always, please care for yourselves during and after listening to the podcast.

Content Note: Content in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or spiritually related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general - including discussion of war, refugees, death, mental health struggles, faith traditions, and active community trauma. Content descriptors are generally given in each episode. Specific trigger warnings are not given due to research reporting this makes triggers worse. Please use appropriate self-care and your own safety plan while exploring this website and during your listening experience. While some professional material may be referenced for educational purposes, Emily is not your therapist nor offering professional advice. Any informational material shared or referenced by Emily or guests is simply part of our own learning process, and not guaranteed to be the latest research or best method for you. Please contact your therapist or nearest emergency room or shelter in case of any emergency. This website does not provide any medical, mental health, or social support services. Emily and her guests do not represent any organization on this podcast. This is not an official podcast of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Our guest today is Leslie Merkley, a hospice chaplain in Texas.

Content Note: Content in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or spiritually related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general - including discussion of war, refugees, death, mental health struggles, faith traditions, and active community trauma. Content descriptors are generally given in each episode. Specific trigger warnings are not given due to research reporting this makes triggers worse. Please use appropriate self-care and your own safety plan while exploring this website and during your listening experience. While some professional material may be referenced for educational purposes, Emily is not your therapist nor offering professional advice. Any informational material shared or referenced by Emily or guests is simply part of our own learning process, and not guaranteed to be the latest research or best method for you. Please contact your therapist or nearest emergency room or shelter in case of any emergency. This website does not provide any medical, mental health, or social support services. Emily and her guests do not represent any organization on this podcast. This is not an official podcast of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Our guest today is Sonie Munson, and we discuss everything from military life to childhood trauma to surviving a loved one’s death by suicide to parenting while on active duty.

Content Note: Content in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or spiritually related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general - including discussion of war, refugees, death, mental health struggles, faith traditions, and active community trauma. Content descriptors are generally given in each episode. Specific trigger warnings are not given due to research reporting this makes triggers worse. Please use appropriate self-care and your own safety plan while exploring this website and during your listening experience. While some professional material may be referenced for educational purposes, Emily is not your therapist nor offering professional advice. Any informational material shared or referenced by Emily or guests is simply part of our own learning process, and not guaranteed to be the latest research or best method for you. Please contact your therapist or nearest emergency room or shelter in case of any emergency. This website does not provide any medical, mental health, or social support services. Emily and her guests do not represent any organization on this podcast. This is not an official podcast of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.