Guess Who's Back?
And in video!
“Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction.”
-Germany Kent
Dear readers,
The journey continues—but now on two paths.
I'm thrilled to announce the relaunch of my Substack newsletter alongside a brand-new YouTube channel dedicated to teaching the many practical mental health skills I’ve learned over the past several years directly to you.
The I’m Not Triggered newsletter will remain home to the deeply personal essays and research-backed explorations of mental health you've come to know—the narratives where I unpack my own experiences with trauma, addiction, and the complicated path toward healing so you know you are never alone. Here, I'll continue sharing the messier parts of my journey, the questions that keep me up at night, and the hard-won insights that have shaped who I am becoming.
Meanwhile, my YouTube channel creates space for something different but complementary: accessible, practical DBT skills taught by someone who's been in the trenches. Not a sterile talking head or cartoonish oversimplification, but real skills from a real person—a combat veteran, a queer voice, someone who's navigated the intersections of race, poverty, addiction, and abuse—and found ways to thrive.
Why both platforms? Because healing happens in layers. Sometimes we need the depth of written reflection to process our experiences. Other times, we need straightforward skills we can implement right now. My life has been transformed by both storytelling and practical DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) tools—why not share both?
Why now? Because the world isn't getting any less complicated. Because we're all carrying more than we should alone. Because I've reached a point in my own healing journey where I can finally look back and see not just what nearly broke me, but the specific tools that helped me rebuild. The research is clear: DBT works. But it works even better when taught by someone who understands what it's like when just getting through the day feels impossible.
Join me in this next chapter. Whether through words or video, we'll keep walking this path together.
Mark your calendars:
YouTube premiere is June 1st. Find and subscribe today so you don’t miss it!
https://www.youtube.com/@im_not_triggered or simply search “I’m Not Triggered”
Substack relaunch is June 4th.