“If Jesus hadn't saved me that day, I wouldn't be here today, six decades later. He is really the only friend I ever had, the only love I ever knew.” – Andi Buerger, JD Today’s featured bestselling author is a highly sought-after international speaker, child sex trafficking survivor advocate, and the CEO and editor-in-chief of Voices of Courage, Andi Buerger, JD. Andi and I had a fun on a bun chat about her chapter in the book, “Wellness G.P.S. Get Prepared for Success with All Things Wellness: More True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, the significance of hope, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Andi’s story of choice for the anthologyHow trauma impacts your mental health and relationshipsHow faith plays a role in healing and personal growthWhat helped Andi get into advocacy work for at-risk youth and survivors of traffickingAndi’s Site: https://voicesagainsttrafficking.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCNZD5YT?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbkAndi’s Other Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0821P44L6/allbooks The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…Ep. 659 – “Saving My Child from the Child Savers” with Susan Gabriel (@GodlyOddball): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-659-saving-my-child-from-the-child-savers-with-susan-gabriel-godlyoddball/Ep. 841 – I Walked Through Fire to Get Here with Megan Conner: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-841-i-walked-through-fire-to-get-here-with-megan-conner/Ep. 750 – Surviving Human Trafficking & Finding Purpose with Amanda Blackwood (@DetailedPieces): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-750-surviving-human-trafficking-finding-purpose-with-amanda-blackwood-detailedpieces/ Ep. 734 – “From Military Veteran to Hope Dealer” with Kim Lengling (@KimLengling): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-734-from-military-veteran-to-hope-dealer-with-kim-lengling-kimlengling/ #Bonus Ep. – “Perfectly Flawed” with Janae Sergio (@janae_sergio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-perfectly-flawed-with-janae-sergio-janae_sergio/Ep. 809 – How To Be a Pineapple Person with Annie Meehan, CSP (@annienoexcuses): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-809-how-to-be-a-pineapple-person-with-annie-meehan-csp-annienoexcuses/ #HolidayBonus Ep. – “Because You Matter” with Danielle Bernock (@DBernock): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holidaybonus-ep-because-you-matter-with-danielle-bernock-dbernock/ #WellnessGPS Bonus Ep. – Now We Are Here with Joy Adedoyin Fashagba (@ayo_dun): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/wellnessgps-bonus-ep-now-we-are-here-with-joy-adedoyin-fashagba-ayo_dun/ #WellnessGPS Bonus Ep. – Darkness to Discovery with Shaheda Daya: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/wellnessgps-bonus-ep-darkness-to-discovery-with-shaheda-daya/ #WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – A Soul’s Journey with Victor Acquista, M.D (@VictorAcquista): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/winthewellnesswar-bonus-ep-a-souls-journey-with-victor-acquista-md-victoracquista/ #WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – From Bananas to Buddhism with Mark Reid J.D. (@ZenSammich): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/winthewellnesswar-bonus-ep-from-bananas-to-buddhism-with-mark-reid-jd-zensammich/ #WellnessGPS Bonus Ep. – The Soul and The Sailor with Lara Scriba: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/wellnessgps-bonus-ep-the-soul-and-the-sailor-with-lara-scriba/