Ep. 5 - Breathe and Count Back from Ten

Join author Natalia Sylvester as she discusses her book “Breathe and Count Back from Ten,” which follows a girl with hip dysplasia who has always dreamt of being a mermaid performer. In this episode, we’ll discuss the parallels between mental and physical health, healing from trauma, learning to advocate for oneself and one’s body, and the desire for acceptance from family and strangers alike. This episode does touch on consent and sexual abuse.