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Podcast: Full & Thriving: A Mental Health and Personal Development Podcast
Episode: 189. Turning Trauma into Strength: How to Heal, Use your Voice, and Inspire Others with Courtney Diener
Description: In this episode of Full and Thriving, I sit down with Courtney Diener, a social work supervisee, trauma survivor, and passionate advocate for change. Courtney shares her journey of turning personal experiences into a powerful force for advocacy, supporting survivors, and fostering systemic change. We explore how she uses her voice to amplify unheard stories, create safe spaces, and challenge harmful systems—all while balancing a career in social work, research, and therapy.Courtney's insights offer practical wisdom for anyone navigating advocacy, whether it’s on a personal or systemic level. Her reflections on vulnerability, the importance of l...