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EP 462 - Daryn Brito on Showing Up With Love, Compassion, and Empathy

EP 462 - Daryn Brito on Showing Up With Love, Compassion, and Empathy

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 Mark interviews Daryn Brito, an advocate, writer, and researcher dedicated to supporting those who have faced trauma and adversity about her work and her new book THE BECOMING: UNREPEATABLE MIRACLE, WHO ARE YOU? Prior to the interview Mark shares a brief personal update a word from this episode's sponsor, and a trigger warning for listeners. This episode is sponsored by Toronto Indie Author Conference, taking place in Toronto, ON in April 2026. In the interview, Mark and Daryn about: Mark first meeting Daryn in a class at the Waterloo Regional Police Citizen's AcademyHow Daryn's main goal when doing speaking engagements is to start in a way to humilify herself first to help demonstrate her humanity and put the audience at easeThe importance of taking her academic study and leveraging it in a way that the average person can understand itHow Daryn is currently doing two simultaneous Masters programs in preparation for her PhdThe specific therapy models that Daryn is focusing on in her studyThe undergrad study Daryn did showing that only 3% of people who were in foster care attempt post-secondary education - this is usually due to lack of supportHow, growing up, school was the one area where Daryn had a sense of control, and how she focused hard in that realmRegularly being told that her heart is too big for her own goodDaryn's early childhood experiences, starting with her mother's experience while pregnant with DarynThe first time of having to go to court and testify as a victim of sexual assault at the age of twelveBeing a primary caregiver to younger siblings and struggling with a strong/high empathyDeciding she had finally had enough of living in a situation filled with IPV (Intimate Partner Violence)Getting involved in helping to train police officers in better understanding trauma related to IPVInitially mistrusting the police, particularly due to the environment she grew up inHow the investigating detective in Daryn's case was one of the most compassionate human being Daryn had ever met in her lifeThe deciding factor in making the police report not being about Daryn getting hurt again, but her feeling responsible for the possibility of other people getting hurtHow if it weren't for Daryn's heart for others, she wouldn't be here todayDoing a lot of speaking for police at the academy for those being trained in IPV (Intimate Partner Violence)The journals Daryn had always kept which helped provide the fruit for the creation of her book THE BECOMINGThe importance of breaking down the walls we put up, knowing that it's safe to open your heart to the world againThe various groups who have purchased Daryn's group in order to help other peopleChoosing a release date for her book as her ex-abuser's parole hearing day as a way to make that day brighterWhat Daryn would say to someone who is or has faced adversity or traumaThe incredible "basic needs" special housing program/project that Daryn is looking atThe value of showing up with love and compassion After the interview Mark reflects on the concepts of compassion and empathy and the importance of recognizing multiple viewpoints and environments unique to different people. Links of Interest: Daryn Brito WebsiteWaterloo Regional PoliceFlashpoint TV SeriesSuperstars Writing SeminarsStark Reflections on Pushing for Better (Team Landing Page)CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association) Mental Health MeterWhat's Your Stress Index? Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link - use MARK10 to save 10%)Buy Mark a CoffeePatreon for Stark ReflectionsMark's YouTube channelElevenLabs (AI Voice Generation - Affiliate link)Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup)An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and LibrariesThe Relaxed Author Buy eBook DirectBuy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for AuthorsAn Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & BookstoresWide for the WinMark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story)A Canadian Werewolf in New YorkStowe Away (Novella)Fear and Longing in Los AngelesFright Nights, Big CityLover's MoonHex and the CityOnly Monsters in the BuildingOnce Bitten (Novella) The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and AutomobilesYippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die HardMerry Christmas! Shitter Was Full!: A Trivia Guide to National Lampoon's Christmas VacationI Think It's A Sign That The Pun Also Rises Daryn Brito is an advocate, writer, and researcher dedicated to supporting those who have faced trauma and adversity. Through her work, she empowers individuals and strives for systemic change. What makes Daryn's journey so remarkable, is how she turns her lived experiences into transformative wisdom. So through her compelling public talks, her insightful research and her book The Becoming: unrepeatable miracle, who are you? Daryn challenges us to question who we are beneath all the labels, and invites us to step into our most authentic, fullest selves The introductory,...
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