Ep 323: Army Veteran Seth Gehle from Go Beyond the Shadows

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***TRIGGER WARNING***
This episode contains raw, blunt conversations about sexual assault, grooming, and rape. For survivors of sexual assault and those close to them, this episode may be a very hard listen.
***TRIGGER WARNING***
In this inspiring episode, Aaron interviews Seth Gale, an Army combat veteran and motivational speaker. Seth shares his powerful and transformative story of overcoming childhood abuse, and how it has fueled his mission to help others conquer adversity and trauma.
The conversation covers topics such as Seth's challenging childhood, his experiences with sexual assault, and the impact it had on his mental health. Seth opens up about his traumatic childhood experiences, including witnessing his mother's arrest, being moved around different homes, and enduring sexual abuse by a family friend. Despite these hardships, he eventually finds stability with his grandparents and reports the abuse, leading to the perpetrator's arrest and conviction. Seth emphasizes the importance of healing and sharing his story to inspire hope and help others who have experienced similar trauma.
Seth discusses his motivation to overcome adversity and the responsibility to break the cycle of abuse. Seth provides his contact information for those seeking support and shares his plans for a book and speaking engagements, spreading his message of resilience and hope.
Please follow Seth on Instagram, at gobeyondtheshadows and check out his many other podcast appearances wherever you download your podcast. Check out Seth's homepage at sethgehle.com and keep an eye out for his book, dropping soon.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Trigger Warning
02:00 Getting to Know Seth Gale
04:19 The Healing Power of Sharing Stories
08:09 The Impact of Absent Fathers
13:14 The Cycle of Abuse
26:56 Suicidal Thoughts and Coping
27:53 Tragic Childhood Experiences
36:35 Reporting Abuse and Seeking Help
41:53 Justice and Moving Forward
45:09 Inspiring Hope and Helping Others
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