Behind Beautiful Things

Anxiety and depression and their effects show up in many different forms. Millions of Americans have struggled at some point with an eating disorder as well as unhealthy coping mechanisms like cutting. Join us today as we talk with Kaet about her struggles with cutting, her long battle with an eating disorder, and how she has used her difficult experiences working with youth as a school counselor.  

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Losing a parent as a child is an extremely traumatic event. Families work to cobble together each day and lean on each other in ways unexpected. Years later, after Sarah became a parent herself, she dealt with an extremely terrifying medical situation. Join us today as we talk with Sarah about the loss of her mother at a young age, a quickly escalating medical situation in December of 2020, and the spiritual avenues she continues to explore. 

 Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/shiftswithsarah/

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As we move through phases in our life, we often do the work to understand the root of our struggles and our ways of thinking. Join us as Lori describes her lifelong struggle with codependency before facing a harrowing diagnosis. After the diagnosis, we will hear about Lori’s “Dark Night of the Soul”, her determined recovery process, and the self care and ways of thinking she utilizes every day. 

Link to Co-Dependents Anonymous: coda.org

Link to Your Body Believes Every Word you Say: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Body-Believes-Every-Word/dp/0883312190

Link to The Book of Awakening: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Awakening-Having-Being-Present/dp/1573241172

Link to Today I Affirm: https://www.amazon.com/Today-Affirm-Journal-Nurtures-Self-Care/dp/1449495214

A Beginner’s guide to Qigong: https://www.everydayhealth.com/wellness/what-is-qigong-a-beginners-guide-to-this-energetic-movement-practice/

Pema Chodron’s Website: https://www.shambhala.com/pema-chodron/

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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, recommendations and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Sad Times in any way.

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Growing up as an active teenager playing multiple sports, we rarely realize how much these extra curricular activities give us meaning until they are taken away from us. Join us today as we talk with Jay about the long lasting effects of a serious medical condition when he was a teenager and how it may have prepared him for a medical emergency his daughter went through, 

Jay’s podcast, Project Skeptic: www.projectskeptic.com

Facebook for Project Skeptic: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/

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The financial crisis of 2008 had disastrous effects all over the world. Not only did it put millions of people out of a job, it also led to multiple struggles outside of the economic forum. Join us today as we hop across the pond and speak with Kevin about his battles with alcohol addiction, his struggles in relationships, and his optimism as he continues to move forward.

Please check out the links for Smart Recovery and AA below:

 https://www.smartrecoveryinternational.org/

https://www.aa.org/aa-around-the-world

A book that our guest Kevin has recommended:

https://books.apple.com/gb/book/in-the-realm-of-hungry-ghosts/id1375178765

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As we go through life, we have the opportunity to populate the narratives with stories that strengthen us. Today’s guest, Siri Lindley, is a world champion tri-athlete and coach, co-founder with her wife of the Believe Ranch and Rescue, and one of Tony Robbins’s 10 favorite motivational speakers. Join us today as we talk about Siri’s journey through amazing accomplishments and a harrowing medical diagnosis, her incredible perseverance, and her forthcoming book, Finding a Way: Taking the Impossible and Making it Possible, due to be released on June 20, 2023.

Link to pre-order book: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Way-Taking-Impossible-Possible/dp/1637587929

Siri’s Website: https://siri.siriandbek.com

Learn more about Believe Ranch and Rescue: https://www.believeranchandrescue.org

Text “GOFIRST” to 66866

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While the pandemic was traumatizing for all of us, it might have hit health care workers the most acutely. Every day, they came in and did their jobs heroically, even when we were not sure how we would move forward. Also, during the pandemic, a number of people reevaluated their work situation and decided to move forward in a different, more autonomous direction. Join us today as we speak with author, social worker, and all around great guy JT about his struggles through the pandemic, the wisdom his step-father imparted on him, and the risks he took to continue to serve others.

Also, you can purchase JT’s books below!

 A Scab Among the Stars (Lunar Lives Book 1)

https://www.amazon.com/Scab-Among-Stars-Lunar-Lives-ebook/dp/B081139JQ3/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3N6DE3UU8EO3&keywords=scab+among+the+stars&qid=1681592641&sprefix=scab+am%2Caps%2C624&sr=8-1

Machines and Fever Dreams: Ten Surreal Tales: 

https://www.amazon.com/Machines-Fever-Dreams-Surreal-Tales-ebook/dp/B087DW9PBR/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=p4qKP&content-id=amzn1.sym.a6902a35-db15-41bc-b73e-8acb54939e9e&pf_rd_p=a6902a35-db15-41bc-b73e-8acb54939e9e&pf_rd_r=137-2003322-2347050&pd_rd_wg=oS5wg&pd_rd_r=d03ebc4a-2a17-4c7b-9cfb-e22bba486505&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk

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January 6th was one of the darkest days in the history of the United States. While it was traumatic for the country as a whole, residents of Washington, DC and those who work in the political arena likely have more levels of acute trauma related to that day's events. Join as we talk with Jenn today about her experience on January 6th and its fallout, democracy, and how she has tried to move forward. 

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Growing up in a home with an alcoholic parent has reverberations that last through the rest of one’s life. Compound that trauma with PTSD from years of special forces combat and you will find the story of our guest Jeff. Please join us as we talk with Jeff about his upbringing, his service to our country, and the traumas that he continues to battle to this day. 

If you or anyone you know is suicidal, there is help: https://988lifeline.org

If you are a veteran in crisis or know a veteran who is struggling, please visit Mission 22: https://mission22.com

A link to Jeff’s history podcast, “Changing Hearts and Minds”: https://podbelly.com/podcast/changing-hearts-minds-podcast/

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