Adversity to Ascension
Adversity to Ascension
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As a psychiatrist, I have listened to and treated thousands of people over the past 30 years from all walks of life. I have worked with the most desperate of the unhoused, addicted, criminally insane, people who have lost their physical health, material possessions, and loved ones, those functioning in their lives with mild to severe mood and anxiety disorders, and those whose maladies consist of complaints on a mundane and inconsequential level. In each category, some find ways to cope and overcome their challenges, while others are utterly devastated by their circumstances, sinking into des
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The show focuses on themes of resilience, personal transformation, and mental health, with episodes featuring stories of overcoming addiction, trauma, and adversity. Specific topics include the impact of TMS therapy on mental health recovery, the power of storytelling in business, navigating political and social challenges, and advocacy for LGBTQ rights.
As a psychiatrist, I have listened to and treated thousands of people over the past 30 years from all walks of life. I have worked with the most desperate of the unhoused, addicted, criminally insane, people who have lost their physical health, material possessions, and loved ones, those functioning in their lives with mild to severe mood and anxiety disorders, and those whose maladies consist of complaints on a mundane and inconsequential level. In each category, some find ways to cope and overcome their challenges, while others are utterly devastated by their circumstances, sinking into des
Dr. Sandra Cox talks with Robbie Parker—father of six-year-old Sandy Hook victim Emily Parker—about the day of the 2012 shooting, the media and conspiracy-theory onslaught that followed, and his decade-long journey from raw grief to renewed purpose.
Robbie recounts intimate memories of Emily, describes meeting President Obama, explains how Alex Jones’s defamation campaign compounded his family’s trauma, and shares how therapy, art-based advocacy, and the lawsuit against Infowars helped him reclaim hope.
🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. Connection heals. Robbie reveals how sharing Emily’s story and listening to others’ pain created a lifeline back to hope.
2. Grief is not a contest. Your hardest moment is valid—no matter how it compares to someone else’s tragedy.
3. Anger can be an ally. When channeled, it fuels boundaries, justice, and forward motion.
4. The system needs fixing. Mental-health gaps and online radicalization both played roles in the Sandy Hook tragedy—and still endanger families today.
5. Art speaks when words fail. Learn how the Emily Parker Art Connection uses creative expression to help traumatized kids process their emotions.
📚 RESOURCES & LINKS
Robbie’s book: https://www.robbieparker.net
Emily Parker Art Connection: https://emilyparkerfund.com
Safe and Sound Schools (school-safety non-profit): https://safeandsoundschools.org
National Child Traumatic Stress Network: https://www.nctsn.org
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US): Dial 988 or visit https://988lifeline.org
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