Butterflies and Bravery

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Meet Mary Jane Oatman. Descendant of Chief Looking Glass, youngest member appointed by President Barack Obama to serve on the National Advisory Council on Indian Education while also serving as the first director for Indian Education in the state of Idaho, founder of THC magazine and much more. Listen as we hear more about this amazing woman in this episode. Happy Thanksgiving!

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If you or someone you love has ever been diagnosed with a chronic illness, you may understand some of the struggles our guest faces on a daily basis. Being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis came as a real shock to an otherwise young and healthy Angie. Join us as we talk about the different aspects of a diagnosis like this for you and your loved ones.

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Jemima is renovating her kitchen and living room so this week is a short check in and a little tidbit for you to ponder. 

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Do you have a dream or goal that you're working towards? Giving yourself something to look forward to can be helpful for easing depression. Having a plan and visualizing yourself there can help to bridge the gap between dreams and reality. Listen to this short episode with a few stories and more little tidbits to encourage a healthy mind. " I must endure the presence of a few caterpillars if I wish to become acquainted with the butterflies.” --  Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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Bonus Episode
Our thoughts on the film Last Testament by Anthony Catalano outlining the final hours of Ricky Rodriguez' life. 

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https://play.google.com/store/search?q=last%20testament&c=movies

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Learning to laugh at your life experiences can be a helpful and healing tool. Bringing some levity to the subject, Jemima and Whisper share random hilarious memories, tidbits of their lives growing up in the Children of God cult. Dropped cakes, vodka, Russian toasts, and more. 

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Have you ever heard a story that crept into the depths of your soul and gripped it mercilessly? Anthony Catalano had always dreamed of being a filmmaker, but didn't know where to start. For years he searched for the perfect project. When he listened to the heartbreaking story of Ricky Rodriguez’ final hours on "Last Podcast on the Left," Anthony knew he had found his mission. Recognizing similar pain and struggles, he knew in a way the story could have been his too. Join us, two survivors of the same Children of God cult featured in the film, as we talk with Anthony about dealing with trauma, the reasons behind making “Last Testament”, and more!

 "Last Testament" debuts October 19th on various platforms. Preorder on iTunes now https://apple.co/3tKBl6c. 

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Leaving the Children of God at 11 years of age wasn't the end of Joe's nightmare. Growing up with an abusive step parent made it almost like he had never left the cult. Life as an adolescent "on the outside" was a culture shock for Joe. Having lived in India during his childhood, returning to school in Australia was a whole new world he had never experienced. Joe was able to pick up the shattered pieces of his childhood, and create a life for himself and his family that was worth living. Just when everything seemed like it was perfect, the proverbial rug was ripped out from under him yet again. Listen as Joe creates beautiful (and sometimes humorous) analogies about the things that he's learned along the way. 

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“It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.” --Dalai Lama 
(Content Warning: Suicide & Suicidal Ideation)
Losing a friend or partner or mother or daughter is one of the most difficult things a human can experience, and yet it is something almost every one of us will face during our lives. Having lost not one but two very dear people in 2020, Sarah shares with us her story of endurance and perseverance. She has been a proverbial lighthouse shining her light of acceptance and spreading awareness, even through the darkness of grief. Sarah's unique perspectives and desire to spread suicide awareness has inspired her to start a YouTube channel where she shares candid experiences from her grief journey. 
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ZjRlMMpfviGeu4vwTWQBg/featured

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Meet Petra Velzeboer.  From rock bottom to mental health leader.  Hear her tell in her own words how she went from what could have been the end of her life, to leading not only a prosperous life herself but blazing the trail for mental health in the workplace.  Leaving the Children of God, pregnant and penniless,  Petra tells us her gripping story of survival and success.  After being denied a basic education as a child, she entered a Masters program and earned a degree.  Something she thought she could never do.  Her own life difficulties inspired her to want to help others, and she created a company to help with mental health support in the workplace.  
Learn more at www.petravelzeboer.com

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