Sherry Richert Belul never remembers being happy as a child. Three things troubled her. Feeling out of place because she was different. Her father’s abandonment. And the tremendous amount of heartbreak in the world. Sherry hated herself and thought she was “born wrong.” Depression invaded her life and kept her from joy for years, causing her to contemplate suicide ongoingly.

Her reality was that of living in absolute darkness, feeling like a “solid iron wall was closing in on her.” Until one day in a meditation, on one in-breath, when she saw a “pinprick of light.” For that half-breath, she didn’t feel like being dead. Listen to how Sherry transformed her identity into one of the most joyful people you’ll ever meet, while still contending with thoughts of suicide.

Bio

Sherry Richert Belul, founder of Simply Celebrate, helps people find creative, intentional and impactful ways to celebrate life and to express love for family and friends. As a certified high performance coach, Sherry supports people in living their best lives, full of joy, success, engagement, and meaningful relationships. She is the author of "Say it Now: 33 Creative Ways to Say I Love You to the Most Important People in Your Life." Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Town + Country, and The Wall Street Journal.

Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/simplycelebrate/

https://www.facebook.com/simplycelebrate

https://twitter.com/simplycelebrate

https://www.youtube.com/sherrybelul

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherryrichertbelul/

https://www.pinterest.com/sherrybelul/creative-gift-giving/

Julie’s Info.

https://linkedin.com/in/julie-browne-courage-ignite

https://instagram.com/juliebrownecourageignite

https://facebook.com/juliebrownecourageignite

https://www.courage-ignite.com/Bold_Becoming_FB

[email protected]

Music - Happy African Village by John Bartmann

A sheriff lived across the street from Charlie Cardin but never did anything when the yelling and screaming was happening. Nor did anyone else. Apart from assaulting her mom, her dad sexually abused Charlie when she was little. Then he allowed his friends to “touch and do whatever they wanted with me” when she was a young teen.

Charlie was a little girl who never even got to know who she was “because with sexual trauma, you spend your time being someone else to survive.” Survival looked like dissociating, checking out, pretending everything was okay, and telling herself whatever she needed to get through the next moment so as “to not lose hope.” Find out how Charlie kept hope alive and grew up to become a strong, independent and happy person who helps others escape abuse and chase their dreams.

Bio:

Charlie Cardin started Fire Sisters Rising in 2016 with a focus on inspiring survivors of domestic violence to recognize their worth, vocalize their struggle and mobilize toward freedom.

You are a Fire Sister when you have risen from the ashes of abuse.

In her book, Overcoming the Impossible to Achieve the Extraordinary, Charlie reviews the specific mindsets that must be transformed to reclaim your power after the fires of abuse. It is as much about her personal story as it is in providing tools to gain insight into why survivors stay stuck in cycles for generations.

Charlie is a writer, a soulful coach, speaker and healer who focuses on the liberation of the heart from the pain of abuse. She has taught workshops, created a powerful online course and  facilitated numerous healing circles.

Charlie developed her methods of healing and transformation throughout 30 years of research into her own psychology and familial patterns with various practitioners from psychologists to cranial sacral healers. Serving with domestic violence and trauma centers across the US, she’s facilitated support and healing to hundreds of women.

Music - Happy African Village by John Bartmann

Becca Rae can’t remember how many times she was voted Teacher of the Year. Then, after she couldn’t get rid of a sinus infection for months on end, and a few other things happened, she saw a new, albeit fuzzy, vision of her life trajectory.

Join us as we discuss the wide range of experiences Becca Rae had as she navigated Family Medical Leave, a lack of feeling valued on her job, and her re-discovery of the Becca Rae that had been buried beneath decades of serving others. Find out how she had the courage to jump into the unknown and find her life’s next chapter.

Bio.:

Becca Rae Eagle, M.S.Ed., is a wife, mom to a college age son, debuting author, podcaster, writing coach, journal creator, and soul tender. Becca helps women recall their voice to beckon more joy from life, one pause at a time. Becca serves as Community Joy Ambassador for Clare Kumar (based in Toronto, Canada). Becca is also the owner of Beckon More Joy LLC that launches 7.7.22, where you'll find 1:1 writing coaching, ghost writing services, teen journals, and journal retreat offerings. You can find samples of her books that will be published in winter and spring 2023 on her brand website.

Social handles:

https://www.facebook.com/Beckoningjoy2day

https://www.instagram.com/beckoningjoy2day/

Podcast:

https://beckoningjoypodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Website:

Beckon More Joy LLC

Damiun Moore was a typical kid who needed a close and satisfying relationship with his dad. As a 12-year-old boy, he had a strategy to get just that. He’d become a pro basketball player like his cousin, who had the level of connection and dedication with his own father that Damiun so craved.

That plan fizzled out as soon as it began when his father’s role fell short of expectations. But reality didn’t deter Damiun. He kept the dream alive until at the doorstep of going pro. At a crossroads, Damiun released himself from his quest “to be good enough” in the eyes of his father and discovered his own path in life. He leaned into following guidance from within rather than seeking external validation.

Talking Points:

- The benefits of a pro’s mindset.

- Roadblocks when you haven’t done the work to reach your destination.

- What to expect when success happens without a lot of effort.

- Dangers elites face.

- The internal attitude you need to excel at the highest levels.

- The indignity of believing you’re good enough.

- The importance of discovering the root of your anger and resentment.

- The magic of internal validation.

- The benefits of reaching out for the support you need.

Bio

Damiun Moore is a Certified High Performance Coach who's been mentored by the world's best Athletes and High Performers. Damiun is moving with the intention to serve and inspire love in every aspect of performance. His coaching services are available now at damiunmoore.com you can connect with him on socials @damiunmoore.

Julie’s Info.

LinkedIn — https://linkedin.com/in/julie-browne-courage-ignite

Instagram — https://instagram.com/juliebrownecourageignite

Email — [email protected]

Facebook group — https://www.courage-ignite.com/Bold_Becoming_FB

Tough Stories Workshop — https://www.courage-ignite.com/Tough_Stories_Workshop_waitlist  Bold Facebook

Music - Happy African Village by John Bartmann

Jill and Linda were a happy couple. They went about their lives and built a strong family with their three adopted foster children. They both knew a bit about grief and loss — Jill did hospice grief work and grief therapy, and Linda was an emergency room nurse. So when Linda got diagnosed with breast cancer, and survived, and then a 100% fatal pulmonary disease, they knew what to do — anticipatory grief work and planning for the inevitable future.

Jill lost Linda. Shortly after, while ”not doing grief properly,” Jill remarried. Then Casper fell ill and died. Then Jill remarried again. Ricocheting back and forth from wife/partner to caretaker to widower and back again was a disorientating and challenging journey.

Learn how Jill navigated loss, effectively used her “grief card,” and intentionally became the version of herself she really wanted to be through post loss growth.

Talking Points:

- The most important things to focus on once your loss occurs.

- How a terminal diagnosis is about more than just one death.

- The widow rules.

- What does “go through grief and take them with you” mean when you lose someone?

- How to keep your loved ones with you after they’ve transitioned.

- The most amazing and beneficial possibility from grief and loss

- The difference between anticipatory grief, and life after loss grief

- How many people do you unexpectedly lose, by them walking away from you because of discomfort, when you have a death?

- The internal attitude you need to face mortality.

- The importance of understanding that your inner and outer support circles fluid

- The most important gift to capitalize on during the grief process

- The indignity of differential legal protections.

- The magic of the grief card

- How to move in and out of caregiver mode.

- What the “giving back” at the end of the grieving process is.

Bio

Jill Johnson-Young, LCSW is the CEO of Central Counseling Services in Riverside, Murrieta, and Corona California. She specializes in grief and loss, dementia, and trauma and speaks internationally to therapists, allied health professionals, associations for grief, the funeral industry, and community groups. Her career has included more than a decade with hospice as a medical social worker and as director of social workers, chaplains and grief staff.

Jill has authored several books for children and adults on grief and was a founding member of the Riverside Purple City Alliance. She also facilitates a monthly dementia support group in the community and a weekly FB live Grief Chat. Her most recent book release is “The Rebellious Widow,” which weaves some of her story into the book you need to prepare for a coming death, the dying process, and recovery. Jill teaches grief and dementia to therapists, and current courses are on her site.

You can find more about Jill at www.therebelliouswidow.com and www.jilljohnsonyoung.com

For Josh Perry, getting a brain tumor diagnosis at 21 wasn’t what took all the courage he had. That forced him to look inward and evaluate his life and yes, that took courage. So did his string of new tumors and treatments. And being a pro BMX athlete.

What took all the courage he had was choosing to give up the identity of a BMX athlete. He came to a point where that identity was the thing holding him back and decided to let it go. That “was the hardest and scariest thing I’ve ever done.”

Bio

Josh Perry is an optimization strategist who helps people dial in their mindset and health so they can increase their performance, personally and professionally. Josh's passion for helping others was born during his experiences battling multiple brain tumors over his career as a pro BMX athlete and pursuit of helping himself survive, and continue successfully living his dream. Josh believes he is alive to share his story and help others with all that he has gained.

Josh retired from his sport in 2017 to start a speaking and coaching business focused on empowering others to see beyond their circumstances and equip them with the tools, knowledge and strategies to create momentum towards their desired outcomes in life. His life’s mission is to inspire new perspectives so that others can begin taking congruent action in their lives. You can learn more about Josh at www.JoshPerryBMX.com