Trigger Warning ⚠️ Topics are sensitive. Real life content! This is a must listen! This episode is so real and inspirational. It will leave you speechless! The stories shared here will make you feel the pain and struggles of a survivor. The Duke Lott Show welcomes Lisa Zarcone to the show! Get ready to listen! You may cry! A story that must be told! Lisa Zarcone is a Child Abuse Survivor. She is the Author of “The Unspoken Truth A Memoir”. Lisa is a Child and mental health advocate, public speaker, Social Media Influencer and Radio Personality and the MA National Ambassador for Naasca (National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse) She received the 2023 Women of Impact Award from the Business West Magazine. Lisa is the 2021 Massachusetts Heroine Award Recipient and she also has her own Blog on her website www.lisazarcone.net As the Massachusetts National Ambassador & Regional Director for NAASCA (National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse), she uses her title and personal story as a platform to speak publicly about child abuse and mental health. Her vigorous career includes, conference presentations, workshops, author talks, podcast interviews, TV, Newspaper, Radio & DJ Spotlights and so much more. She is also a Wife, mother of three and grandmother of four. Lisa took all her past experiences of trauma and abuse writing a powerful, raw and detailed memoir of her life. She shares her story through the eyes of a child, giving the reader a first-hand view of abuse through the child’s perspective. This is a profound look at her life as it unfolds. Lisa gained her voice by validating her story, healing through the process. By looking at the views and prospective of the people in her life that hurt and abused her, she found understanding and forgiveness. It was a difficult journey, but she dug deep into her past, sifting through the rubble piece by piece. Lisa is a fierce advocate for child safety and mental health. At this time, she is advocating for mental health programing in our schools. She has released her second book, “The Book of Joann”. This is her mother’s story and their journey together. A look into Joann’s world will show people how mental illness and abuse is generational, and without understanding and awareness we cannot break the cycle. Lisa calls herself, “A voice for the voiceless” She is willing to help. She can be found all social media handles. Her Instagram is https://www.instagram.com/lisaunspokentruth?igsh=aDF5YWEyc2phZzZq Her Twitter is https://x.com/lisazarcone11?s=21 Her LinkedIn page is https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-zarcone-0ba19135?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Again her website is lisazarcone.net and her email is jlstressed@comcast.net Reach out to book her as a speak or if you have questions about mental health. If you are struggling call 988. 24 Hours A Day!