In this deeply personal episode, Sandy and Wade sit down with Dr. Daren Brooks, founder of The Bridge Recovery Center, to share the next chapter of Sandy’s postpartum healing journey.

After a terrifying mental health crisis, a psych ward stay, severe sleep deprivation, and the weight of deep unresolved trauma, Sandy arrived at The Bridge just nine weeks postpartum, desperate for real healing and hopeful there was still a way back to herself.

This conversation is about what happened next.

Sandy opens up about what it was like to leave her newborn and family for 21 days, the fear she carried walking in, and the healing she experienced through a powerful blend of trauma work, nervous system support, movement, nature, bodywork, nutrition, spirituality, and compassionate clinical care.

Dr. Brooks shares the story behind The Bridge, how his own pain led him to create a place for people in the “middle ground” of mental health recovery, and why true healing is about more than medication, diagnoses, or survival. It’s about restoring life to living.

In this episode, we talk about:

postpartum depression and trauma

the gap between psych wards and real healing support

what The Bridge is and who it’s for

why nervous system regulation matters

healing through bodywork, ART, breathwork, nature, and connection

the role of medication in crisis and in recovery

what it means to build a bridge back to yourself

This episode is raw, honest, hopeful, and full of practical insight for anyone walking through darkness or supporting someone who is.

If you know someone who is struggling, send them this episode.

Resources:

https://thebridgerecoverycenter.com/

Numbers you can text to get more info:

Christine Cell - 435-862-8037

Dr Brooks Cell - 435-313-1554

The Bridge has a 501c3 charitable arm in which 100% of donations goes to patient care so you can donate to The Bridge to continue the mission! They are looking at a new facility on 50 acres and could use the help from donors so if you feel called get in touch the Dr Brooks!