What Could Be Bad – Episode 305:The Abella Method with Lita Abella

This is an episode of What Could Be Bad where Benj interviews Lita Abella, a former LAPD officer, attorney, author, coach, and public speaker who joined him in North County, San Diego to discuss her work on trauma, resilience, and mental health. Lita opens up about enduring childhood physical abuse from her mother, marrying at 17 to escape her household, and navigating subsequent challenges including a first marriage to a husband with alcohol and drug problems — experiences she didn't recognize as trauma until writing her book. The conversation explores her "Abella model" for processing trauma, which includes steps like identifying the issue and "Link and Leverage" — connecting the pieces and applying action such as therapy, coaching, or support groups. They close by discussing positive cultural shifts in law enforcement around mandated mental health training, the importance of organizations holding regular check-ins for high-stress professions, and the self-assessment tools available on Lita's website to help people take a first step toward seeking support.

Length:

46:47

Host:

Episode 305: The Abella Method with Lita Abella

Guest:

Lita Abella

Episodes to be released weekly beginning May 1 in line with Mental Health Awareness Month.

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