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    <description><![CDATA[My name is Reta and I created this podcast to promote self care on various levels. I was diagnosed with having a Mental Illness, CPTSD and Anxiety. It’s time for mental illness to be normal. It’s time to break generational curses, trauma bonds, negative habits, negative core beliefs and more. It is time to go from survivor to thriver. I am not a licensed therapist nor a psychiatrist but I have a great deal of knowledge and information to share. Join me in becoming the best person you and I can be while learning to practice mindfulness so we can truly enjoy the rest of our lives. 

Make sure to visit our website, speakingfromthecloset.com, where you can subscribe to the show on iTunes, Stitcher, or via RSS so you’ll never miss a show. 

While you’re at it, if you found value in this show we’d appreciate a rating on iTunes. Be sure to hit that subscribe button to stay up to date on our weekly post.

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