S5 EP30: Julio's Story - I Witnessed A Murder At 8 Years Old!

Send us a text Julio Rivera is a writer and mental health advocate who has lived with bipolar disorder, CPTSD, and ADHD.  When he was around eight years old, he witnessed a murder that triggered all his disorders.  The murderer was his best friend"s dad.  Julio grew up in a very dangerous neighborhood in Brooklyn in the 80"s, gangs, drugs, and violence were all around him. He was scared, and began a journey to rise above the danger, and take control of his fears. Now, decades on, Julio is a martial arts instructor, and is passionate about empowering people because of his own experiences with mental illness and trauma.   His new book is out now, Internal Jiu Jitsu: How to Conquer Mind and Body Resistance by Giving Way. Book -https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/internal-jiu-jitsu-julio-angel-rivera/1147368101?ean=9781945783432 Amazon - https://a.co/d/1PQtavf Website - InternalJiuJitsu.com Instagram - @InternalJiuJitsu YouTube - Internal Jiu Jitsu Support the show