Introductory Episode with Sherry Burkhard

Welcome to the first episode of the Hope Pieced Together Podcast!
This is the show that gets real about mental health struggles and
how to overcome them. The episodes will typically feature
personal stories, practical tools and professional insight that
can aid you in your journey with mental wellbeing. Today's show
serves as an introduction and we kick things off by getting to
know Sherry, the non-profit organization Mosaics of Mercy and
what they do. Sherry gives some background to her own story,
struggles and the journey she has been on. She discusses
insecurities, anorexia, alcoholism and more. This podcast is all
about authenticity and openness and by being completely upfront
about her own struggles, Sherry hopes she can better serve the
needs of the audience. Please join us for this first episode and
don't forget to subscribe and come back for the next one!





Key Points From This Episode:


A quick glimpse into the life of the voice behind the
podcast, Sherry Burkhard.  

Some of Sherry's personal story, interior world, and
struggles with insecurity. 

Sherry's attraction to lists and unrealistic goals to battle
depression.

Praying and counseling; the little effect this had in helping
Sherry. 

Meeting a shining light and agreeing to be admitted to the
hospital.

The decision to surrender, acknowledge the disease and give
up drinking. 

The environment at the psychiatric hospital and overcoming
fear and regret.

Sherry's ongoing journey after her time in the hospital.

Nursing school, psychiatric studies and the goal of giving
back the gift.

Sharing the story with a large number of people and passing
on hope.

Where Sherry finds herself now and the evolving struggles of
life.

Authenticity and hope; the foundations for this podcast
series.

Mosaics of Mercy and the services that the non-profit
provides.  

Vulnerable stories and the vision for how these might help
listeners.






Tweetables:


“During this podcast, you are free to laugh, free to cry or you
are free to turn me off if it hits too close to home.” — Sherry
Burkhard [0:01:51]


“I am a registered nurse and I have primarily focused my career
on psychiatric nursing.” — Sherry Burkhard  [0:02:29]


“When I look back on my life, I always struggled with
insecurity.” — Sherry Burkhard  [0:04:27]


“By age 15 I was heading downhill fast.” — Sherry Burkhard 
[0:07:50]





Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:


Sherry Burkhard —
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherry-burkhard-9a128b16a


Mosaics of Mercy — https://mosaicsofmercy.com/


TCU — https://www.tcu.edu/


Beauty in Brokenness —
https://mosaicsofmercy.com/events/beauty-in-brokeness-2019-10-03/