4:12 Connections

Welcome to Season 3 of the podcast formerly known as MY Look At Recovery. With the new year Pastor Larry & I decided to make a few changes to better reflect the overall goal of this podcast which is to help people gain a better understanding of mental health, recovery and the importance of connecting with others.

In this episode we talk a little about the reasons behind the name change and explain a few of the other exciting updates we’ve made for the upcoming season, including a small adjustment to the schedule. Moving forward new episodes will be available on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month to better accommodate the new schedule. I hope you will join us and if you’re new to the podcast be sure to catch up on some of the older episodes so you can join us on this exciting journey.

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In our final episode of Season 2, Pastor Larry and I continue our conversation about self-care and other strategies to survive the additional stress the holiday season often brings. Especially for those who have a strained relationship with their family or perhaps aren't able to get home to spend time with their loved ones.

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Our experiences help define our beliefs. This in turn creates the filter we use to process information. In this episode, Pastor Larry Grawey and I talk about what negative messages are and how they impact our lives. We also explore ways to help change our internal filters and work with others to improve their self image.

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What is “Toxic Positivity” and why is it dangerous? According to Psychology Today, “toxic positivity is the act of avoiding, suppressing, or rejecting negative emotions or experiences.”

In this episode Pastor Larry Grawey and I take a look at a few examples of toxic positivity and how word choice can impact people differently.

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Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US affecting people of all ages. It is currently the second leading cause of death for ages 25-34 and the third leading cause for ages 15-24. In an effort to create more awareness and fight the stigma associated with suicide the entire month of September is Suicide Prevention Month. On Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Desktop Coworking Community in Kennesaw, Ga., we hosted Fighting the Darkness - an art exhibition and panel discussion with the goal to to raise awareness about suicide prevention and the path to recovery. This is the audio recording from that presentation, the video can be found at: Fighting the Darkness

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In honor of National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, Pastor Larry and I will be continuing our open and honest conversation about some of the myths and stigmas surrounding suicide. It can be a very difficult topic to discuss, but the way we choose to talk about mental health can change lives. It is important to discuss suicide and it’s prevention as that is the only way to eradicate the stigmas.

Here are some additional resources to help as well:

https://www.bethe1to.com

https://afsp.org

https://suicidology.org

https://www.samhsa.gov

For more information about the Green Phoenix or if you'd like to join me as a guest on a future episode please don't hesitate to shoot me an email.

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In honor of National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, Pastor Larry and I will be having an open an honest conversation about some of the myths and stigmas surrounding suicide. It can be a very difficult topic to discuss, but the way we choose to talk about mental health can change lives. It is important to discuss suicide and it’s prevention as that is the only way to eradicate the stigmas.

Here are some additional resources to help as well:

https://www.bethe1to.com

https://afsp.org

https://suicidology.org

https://www.samhsa.gov

For more information about the Green Phoenix or if you'd like to join me as a guest on a future episode please don't hesitate to shoot me an email.

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Pastor Larry Grawey and I have been exploring the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-9; Luke 8:4-15) and how it relates to recovery. We started with the seed that fell on the footpath and how it illustrates the resistance to change.  Next we examined the seed that fell among the rocky soil and the importance of having a strong support system.  Then we talked about the seed that fell among the thorns and the parallel to the distractions that interfere with our growth. In our last episode we talked about the seed that fell into the good soil and how to recognize growth even through the rough patches. In this episode we wrap up the series with a quick overview of the Parable of the Sower and how it relates to growth, recovery and our everyday lives regardless of a person’s religious beliefs.

For more information about the Green Phoenix or if you'd like to join me as a guest on a future episode please don't hesitate to shoot me an email.

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