Dr Courtney Tracy grew up knowing poverty, neglect and abuse; in adolescence and beyond her escape became substance misuse, self-harm and risky behaviour. Today she is known as “The Truth Doctor” to her 2 million followers online, is a renowned psychotherapist, licensed clinical social worker, healthcare entrepreneur and content creator. We often hear these ‘rag to riches’ stories, but they often stop at the point of success and leave a (frequently false) sense of ‘happily ever after’. In this episode, Courtney shares her story of success in education and business but goes one step further: she sold that very business that brought her ‘success’ in the name of mental health. We also discuss Courtney’s journey with drug addiction, being diagnosed with and managing borderline personality disorder, how to take a proactive stance towards mental health, the key role of curiosity in healing and the benefits of slowing down. Her story is an inspiring one - full of courage, resilience and determination - and Courtney speaks with such openness and  authenticity. She reminds us all that we need not be defined by our past and we can break through limitations to build a life we love. You can connect with myself and Courtney on the links below: Shannon: InstagramTikTokWebsiteCourtney: Instagram TikTok Website YouTubeMusic by: Flood (Instrumental) by RYYZN https://soundcloud.com/ryyznCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0