Have you ever hit your rock bottom and thought there was no way out?

In this interview with Sylvia Vesca-Zolato, we find out there's no bottom you can't climb

out of.

Welcome back to Savvy Psychologist.

I'm your host, Dr. Monica Johnson.

Every week on this show, I'll help you face life challenges with evidence-based approaches

of sympathetic ear and zero judgment.

Hey everyone, you're in for an inspiring story.

You're going to hear the conversation I had with Sylvia on her journey through sexual

abuse as a child, substance abuse, and her life changing experiences that let her to

mountain climbing of all things.

Listen as we talk through all the metaphorical and literal mountains that she's had to conquer

in her life.

I think it's so important for all my listeners to know that you can go through devastating

times in your life and still find internal peace and build a worthwhile life for yourself.

For more, I strongly recommend that you read her book in the Shadow of the Mountain.

Hi Sylvia, it's so nice to have you today on the Savvy Psychologist.

I've been so inspired by your story and I really want to introduce you to our audience

because I think they're going to be inspired by you too.

One of the things that my audience knows about me is I'm really big on metaphors and

your book is a lot about mountains, both internal and external mountains.

I really wanted to start our conversation by asking you to tell us about your story and

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