Interview with Alison Calfee - "It's Okay Not to Be Okay"

Leading With Heart

It’s ok to not be ok.
Join us as Alison Calfee, a retired U.S. Air Force veteran shares her compelling story of overcoming severe mental health struggles and the pivotal moments that led her to embrace self-care over societal expectations. We'll unpack the challenges she faced, from confronting suicidal ideations to discovering the healing power of therapy and community support through trauma-sensitive yoga.
This episode is rich with insights on how to navigate and normalize mental health struggles, offering practical advice on the importance of seeking help and rejecting the facade of being 'okay.' Alison's experiences highlight the necessity of addressing mental health proactively, the cultural shifts within the military, and the critical need for a supportive community.
In this episode, we cover:

• Embracing self-care beyond societal judgments
• The pivotal role of honesty in mental health recovery
• The journey through different therapy styles and resilience training
• Normalizing mental health conversations within the military
• Comeback Yoga and its impact on veterans' well-being

** Trigger warnings: references to sexual assault, suicidal ideations

RESOURCES:

Comeback Yoga

Website: https://comebackyoga.org/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuvuNTWkrTuniIydOa9Nc0g

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comeback_yoga/

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SHOW NOTES: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/episode52

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More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.
I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.
Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast — your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.
**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.