Jeff Friedman
Jeff Friedman
Podcast with AJ Coleman: Keep Those Feet Moving
Podcast with AJ Coleman: Keep Those Feet Moving
Podcast with AJ Coleman: Keep Those Feet Moving
Sunday 22nd June 2025
AJ Coleman shares his journey from childhood challenges to single parenthood, offering insights on resilience and healing.
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41 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Compassionate
Supportive
Healing
About this podcast
Author:
Jeff Friedman
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Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Healing Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Turning adversity into strength through self-reflection.
- Handling bullying by removing its emotional impact.
- The therapeutic power of writing personal experiences.
- The importance of family support in overcoming challenges.
- Dating post-loss can impact both parent and child.
"As long as you keep those feet moving, you have the opportunity to go places".
In this episode of the Trauma Informed Podcast, Jeff Friedman welcomes AJ Coleman, a licensed psychotherapist, who shares his journey from childhood struggles to becoming a single dad and author. AJ's book, 'Keep Those Feet Moving', was initially intended as a personal reflection for his daughter but evolved into a therapeutic exploration of his life experiences. Growing up with a severe hearing impairment, AJ faced bullying and social challenges that shaped his resilience.
He candidly discusses how these early adversities prepared him for the profound loss of his wife and the responsibilities of raising their daughter alone. AJ reveals the unexpected depth he reached while writing his book, encouraged by his publisher to dig deeper into his emotions. His story is one of transformation and healing, highlighting the importance of staying active and engaged in life despite setbacks.
He offers advice on handling bullying, emphasising the power of taking away the bully's leverage by refusing to show frustration. The episode also touches on AJ's dating journey post-loss, where he realised the impact of his non-dating life on his daughter, prompting him to seek companionship once more. His experiences underscore the significance of family support and understanding in overcoming life's hurdles.
If you're interested in stories of resilience and recovery, this episode provides a heartfelt narrative that might just inspire you to keep your own feet moving through life's challenges.