Behind Beautiful Things

This week we welcome Jon to Sad Times! Jon is an activist and the head of “Pulverize the Stigma” — a mental health advocacy group that is working to do just that: Pulverize the Stigma on Mental Health. Jon has spent a lot of his life dealing with major depressive disorder and after trying multiple treatments, was able to join a clinical trial that has changed his life. Please join us for this inspiring conversation!

Please note: There are discussions of suicidal ideation in this episode. Please take care while listening.

Pulvarize the Stigma website: https://pulverizethestigma.com

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Editorial note: Sad Times is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Sad Times in any way. Please note that Sad Times is in no way a substitute for medical or professional mental health support.

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This week we welcome Gen! Gen talks about her early life, learning that she was adopted, how this impacted her throughout her life, the way she changed her life in her 50s, and the incredible work she is doing now. I hope you can join us for this incredibly inspiring and hopeful conversation.

Visit Gen’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/genevieve.edwards.507

The Transformative (Healing) Collection: https://www.genedwards.com/transformative-collection/

Free Fireworks Healing for Animals: https://www.genedwards.com/animal-healing-event/

Free Items: https://www.genedwards.com/free-stuff/

Insight Timer Anxiety Meditations: https://insighttimer.com/genedwards

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Editorial note: Sad Times is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Sad Times in any way. Please note that Sad Times is in no way a substitute for medical or professional mental health support.

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This week we complete Qin’s two part story. The first part can be found in episode 109. In this week, we discuss Qin growing up in crushing poverty, how her mother held the family together, her father’s political arrests, her family’s incredible perseverance, and Qin’s studies and eventual departure for America. Please join us for the conclusion of this amazing and inspiring story!

Visit Qin’s website: http://www.qinsunstubis.com/

Purchase Qin’s book: https://a.co/d/4E3HV0i

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Editorial note: Sad Times is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Sad Times in any way. Please note that Sad Times is in no way a substitute for medical or professional mental health support.

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This week we welcome Qin Sun Stubis for part one of a two part series. In this first part, we learn about her grandmother’s belief that her father was cursed before he was born, how her parents met, the work they did in the western part of China, the great famine that decimated China from the late 1950s to the early 1960s, and finally, about Qin’s birth and her family’s desperate living situation. Please join us for this incredible story of love and perseverence.

Visit Qin’s website: http://www.qinsunstubis.com/

Purchase Qin’s book: https://a.co/d/4E3HV0i

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Editorial note: Sad Times is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Sad Times in any way. Please note that Sad Times is in no way a substitute for medical or professional mental health support.

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This week we welcome back our return guest Nikki. In an earlier episode (linked below). Nikki came on and talked about her mental health journey and her transition into becoming an expert and helping others. Kevin has been taking her course over the past 6 weeks, and at the halfway point, he wanted to check in to share his journey with listeners. Please join us as he and Nikki talk about what NLP is, the kind of work one can expect when addressing our subconscious, and a window into how the experience has been for Kevin. Also, Nikki has included a free link to sign up for upcoming workshops in the notes below. If you have any interest in pursuing this, please click on the below link. Thank you Nikki for the amazing work you do! I hope all of you can join us!

Link to Nikki’s previous episode: https://www.sadtimespodcast.com/nikki-emotions-the-subconscious-and-neuro-chemical-reactions-93/

Nikki’s website: https://nikkinicholas.com

Click here to learn more about Nikki’s upcoming workshops: https://nikkinicholas.com/join-my-upcoming-workshop-oif/

Find Nikki on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikki.nicholas2/

Find Nikki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikki_nicholas_/

Nikki is offering 10% off coaching with her! If you use the code SADTIMES within 30 days of the podcast going live. They just need to reach out to Nikki through her website to use it.

“Free Gift" mentioned in the episode:

https://nikkinicholas.com/find-your-sub-blocks-oif/

(It's a 9-minute video that explains what subconscious blocks are, where they come from, and how people can find them within themselves)

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Editorial note: Sad Times is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Sad Times in any way. Please note that Sad Times is in no way a substitute for medical or professional mental health support.

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On this episode of Sad Times, we speak with Terry. During this episode, we discuss Terry’s moving and bracing new documentary “Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic”. In this documentary, Terry and his team focus on South Central Los Angeles, but are hoping to further expand their scope across the globe. Terry discuses what everyday life is like for citizens in this area, the fact that politicians do next to nothing to solve the problem, and much more. Please join us for this challenging and important conversation!

Please note: This episode contains explicit descriptions of gun violence. Please take care while listening.

Website: TERRYCCARNEYSR.COM

Instagram: Terry C Carney Sr. (@officialterryccarney) • Instagram photos and videos

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Editorial note: Sad Times is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Sad Times in any way. Please note that Sad Times is in no way a substitute for medical or professional mental health support.

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On this episode of Sad Times, we speak with Samantha. During this episode, we discuss Samantha’s experience during the attacks of 9/11. She was working in lower Manhattan, right next to the twin towers. We also discuss the PTSD she felt after this horrific experience, her building her Silver Linings Mental Health business, and the amazing work she continues to do help others who have gone through traumatic experiences. Please join us!

Please note: This episode contains explicit descriptions of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Please take care while listening.

Silver Linings Mental Health website: https://www.silverliningsmh.com/

Silver Linings Institute: https://www.silverliningsinstitute.com/

Link to Transtheoretical Change Model: https://prochange.com/transtheoretical-model-of-behavior-change/

Website for Posttraumatic Growth Resource Center: https://bouldercrest.org/ptg-resource-center/

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Editorial note: Sad Times is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Sad Times in any way. Please note that Sad Times is in no way a substitute for medical or professional mental health support.

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On this episode of Sad Times, we speak with Miss Liz. During this episode, we discuss Miss Liz’s traumatic and difficult upbringing, the loss of her first child, her abusive first marriage, and her long healing journey. Please join us as Miss Liz shares incredible stories from her past and shares her incredible tea with us all.

Please note: This episode contains descriptions of physical violence, sexual abuse, extreme violence, and rape. Please take care while listening.

Visit Miss Liz’s website: http://www.misslizsteatime.com/

Miss Liz’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuqQ9wyDhecHBf0WAZ42E4A

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Editorial note: Sad Times is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Sad Times in any way. Please note that Sad Times is in no way a substitute for medical or professional mental health support.

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On this episode of Sad Times, we speak with Bella. During this episode, we discuss Bella’s first marriage and the tragic death of her first husband. After she relocated to the United States from Australia, Bella fell in with a spiritual group that would end leading to unspeakable tragedy. Finally, Bella takes us through her incredible healing journey. I hope you can please join us!

Please note: This episode contains descriptions of physical violence, sexual abuse, extreme violence, and rape. Please take care while listening.

Visit Bella’s website: https://feelingbetternaturally.love

Bella’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuqQ9wyDhecHBf0WAZ42E4A

Bella’s Substack: https://www.substack.com/@feelingbetternaturally

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Editorial note: Sad Times is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Sad Times in any way. Please note that Sad Times is in no way a substitute for medical or professional mental health support.

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On this episode of Sad Times, we speak with author John. During this episode, we discuss

Please note: This episode contains discussion of religious extremism, . Please take care while listening.

Visit John’s website: https://johndavidgraham.com

Buy a copy of “Running As Fast As I Can”: https://www.amazon.com/Running-As-Fast-

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