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Today I had the pleasure of speaking with an alum of the United States Military Academy West Point, Tiffany Montgomery.

Let’s dive into Tiffany’s story about how important it is never to feel sorry for yourself.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 05:27] Opening Segment

• Tiffany talks about her background
  • Went to West Point – a military academy
  • Got a scholarship to attend medical school at Boston University
• Tiffany talks about getting into a car accident

[05:28 – 16:59] Dealing with Trauma and Grief

• Tiffany shares about growing up and not being taught how to deal with trauma
• Tiffany talks about dealing with PTSD in her childhood
  • Experienced sexual abuse
• The collateral damages from her trauma
• As a kid, how are you supposed to know what love is?

[17:00 – 20:35] How Trauma and Grief are Viewed in Other Cultures

• Tiffany shares her opinion about cultural differences in dealing with trauma

[20:36 – 35:56] Coping with Trauma and Grief

• Tiffany talks about how she coped with trauma
• Quick shoutout to our Facebook Page
• What are some of the signs that someone is dealing with trauma?
• Tiffany talks about the toughest part of her journey

[35:57 – 51:32] Hurting Anyone During the Process

• Tiffany shares about how she made amends with people she hurt while dealing with trauma
• What made you choose to correct that destructive behavior?
• Does one have to go through fire or dark times to come out of the other side in order to make a change? 
• Tiffany encourages that everybody should be proactive with mental health and physical health

[51:33 – 59:31] Closing Segment

• What advice would you give your younger self?
  • Never feel like the victim, never feel sorry for yourself
• Advice and coping skills Tiffany would teach her kids someday
• Tiffany shares some resources and ventures that are benefitting her
  • Quick shout out to the people who helped her
• Final words of wisdom from Tiffany

Tweetable Quotes:

“You need to fix you before you can be good for anybody else, but just because you have a mental illness doesn’t mean that you don’t need to also fix your behavior.” – Tiffany Montgomery

Resources Mentioned:

•  Boston Ski & Sports Club (BSSC)
• Alison Rhodes

You can connect with Tiffany online on Linkedin.

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