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Podcast: The Trauma Therapist
Episode: Episode 198: Turning abuse into advocacy and a life of inspiration. Jean-Paul (JP) Bedard
Description: Jean-Paul Bédard is an author, advocate, elite endurance athlete, and was named one of the "50 Most Influential Canadians" by Huffington Post. In 2013, Jean-Paul disclosed to family and friends that he is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and rape. As a result, he turned to long-distance running to help him battle his addiction and mental health issues. Since that time, he has become an international advocate for other survivors of sexual violence. In 2014, Jean-Paul ran the iconic Boston Marathon (http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/04/22/toronto_runner_conquers_double_boston_marathon_and_much_more.html) twice in the same day...