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  <title>Part 1: Chris Mills on Finding Strength in Vulnerability</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Content Warning: Mentions of suicide and abuse. In this important episode, Chris Mills shares her deeply personal journey through family trauma, bipolar diagnosis, and the ongoing process of healing and self-acceptance. With honesty and grace, she reminds us that we are all fearfully and wonderfully made.</itunes:subtitle>
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Chris Mills, SHRM-SCP, is the Chief Operating Officer and Partner at trueU, with over 30 years of leadership experience across multiple industries. Known for her ability to inspire others, drive strategic growth, and foster meaningful change, Chris also carries a powerful personal story—one of resilience, faith, and the reality of mental health.
In this heartfelt conversation, Chris opens up about her experience living with bipolar disorder, the impact of family trauma, and her path toward healing and self-acceptance. She shares what it was like to tell her mental health story to hundreds of strangers before ever telling her family, the importance of breaking stigma in the workplace, and how faith helped her reclaim her identity.
Through her story, listeners are reminded that healing begins with honesty, that self-care is not selfish, and that we are all “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14).
Chris resides in Noblesville with her husband, Carlton, and serves on the boards of Ignite Transform and Dove Recovery House for Women. Learn more about her work at www.trueu.com Special Guest: Chris Mills.
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<p>Chris Mills, SHRM-SCP, is the Chief Operating Officer and Partner at trueU, with over 30 years of leadership experience across multiple industries. Known for her ability to inspire others, drive strategic growth, and foster meaningful change, Chris also carries a powerful personal story—one of resilience, faith, and the reality of mental health.</p>

<p>In this heartfelt conversation, Chris opens up about her experience living with bipolar disorder, the impact of family trauma, and her path toward healing and self-acceptance. She shares what it was like to tell her mental health story to hundreds of strangers before ever telling her family, the importance of breaking stigma in the workplace, and how faith helped her reclaim her identity.</p>

<p>Through her story, listeners are reminded that healing begins with honesty, that self-care is not selfish, and that we are all “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14).</p>

<p>Chris resides in Noblesville with her husband, Carlton, and serves on the boards of Ignite Transform and Dove Recovery House for Women. Learn more about her work at <a href="http://www.trueu.com" rel="nofollow">www.trueu.com</a></p><p>Special Guest: Chris Mills.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Donate to Purposeful Living" rel="nofollow" href="https://purposefullivinginc.org/">Donate to Purposeful Living</a></li><li><a title="Visit trueU" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueu.com">Visit trueU</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of suicide and abuse, which may be distressing to some listeners.</p>

<p>Chris Mills, SHRM-SCP, is the Chief Operating Officer and Partner at trueU, with over 30 years of leadership experience across multiple industries. Known for her ability to inspire others, drive strategic growth, and foster meaningful change, Chris also carries a powerful personal story—one of resilience, faith, and the reality of mental health.</p>

<p>In this heartfelt conversation, Chris opens up about her experience living with bipolar disorder, the impact of family trauma, and her path toward healing and self-acceptance. She shares what it was like to tell her mental health story to hundreds of strangers before ever telling her family, the importance of breaking stigma in the workplace, and how faith helped her reclaim her identity.</p>

<p>Through her story, listeners are reminded that healing begins with honesty, that self-care is not selfish, and that we are all “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14).</p>

<p>Chris resides in Noblesville with her husband, Carlton, and serves on the boards of Ignite Transform and Dove Recovery House for Women. Learn more about her work at <a href="http://www.trueu.com" rel="nofollow">www.trueu.com</a></p><p>Special Guest: Chris Mills.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Donate to Purposeful Living" rel="nofollow" href="https://purposefullivinginc.org/">Donate to Purposeful Living</a></li><li><a title="Visit trueU" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.trueu.com">Visit trueU</a></li></ul>]]>
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