Common Humanity

In this conversation with author, Michael Roberts, we learn about part of his story of abuse from Catholic priests. But more importantly, we get to know a man who has taken his own painful experience and used it to raise his voice to help others. As I spoke with Michael I was happy to know that empathy, peace, and happiness can be found in another human being who has overcome so much.

You can follow Michael on Instagram @michaelrobertstuart, explore his website behindsacredwalls.com and buy his book on Amazon. Part of the proceeds from the book will go to Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. You can find more information about them on their website, snapnetwork.org.

I am C. S. Phoenix; an empowerment coach, author, athletic coach, and lover of real human conversation. You can follow me @C.S.Phoenix or visit my website at www.csphoenix.com. You can also pick up my new book, the first in a poetry collection about trauma and healing, on Amazon.

Join us for our next live recording on @CommonHumanityPodcast, so you can listen in, ask questions, and join our conversation about all the things that make us human and connect us with one another.

Matt King is a fellow podcaster who has been using his platform to give a voice to those who have a story to tell. An active participant in his local government, Matt advocates for reform in the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, and has added new depth to his podcast by introducing interviews with local politicians and survivors of abuse in special series he hosts along with his regular show.

You can follow Matt's podcast @this.timeinhistory_podcast and his Facebook @MattKing.

I am C. S. Phoenix; an empowerment coach, author, athletic coach, and lover of real human conversation. You can follow me @C.S.Phoenix or visit my website at www.csphoenix.com. You can also pick up my new book, the first in a poetry collection about trauma and healing, on Amazon.

Join us for our next live recording on @CommonHumanityPodcast, so you can listen in, ask questions, and join our conversation about all the things that make us human and connect us with one another.

Do the questions at the end of the segment get you thinking? Questions are an easy way to get your friends, family, coworkers, and more, to have real human conversations. I use the cards from How Game Are You? as prompts at the end of the show. Get yours here!

Jenell Mellish the owner of Arena Training Institute in Cheyenne, WY as well as Ringside Sports, the non-profit she created to help youth athletes in the Cheyenne area. Jenell shares with us some of the things she has learned through her experience in the military, a tragic event that changed her life, and combat sports. We also talk about the change that we feel need to happen for our youth in Cheyenne, coming together as a community, and the importance of sport in development.

You can follow Jenell's organizations @ArenaTrainingInstitute and @ringside_sports on Instagram. You can purchase her book, Dearly Loved Exile, on Amazon.

I am C. S. Phoenix; an empowerment coach, author, athletic coach, and lover of real human conversation. You can follow me @C.S.Phoenix or visit my website at www.csphoenix.com. You can also pick up my new book, the first in a poetry collection about trauma and healing, on Amazon.

Join us for our next live recording on @CommonHumanityPodcast, so you can listen in, ask questions, and join our conversation about all the things that make us human and connect us with one another.

Do the questions at the end of the segment get you thinking? Questions are an easy way to get your friends, family, coworkers, and more, to have real human conversations. I use the cards from How Game Are You? as prompts at the end of the show. Get yours here!

Steve Olson is a street minister, martial arts instructor, and I have the pleasure of calling him a friend. In this episode, we talk about how our experiences with sexual assault and abuse have impacted our lives. We dive into how difficult it is to admit you are a victim and how, as a man, it can be harder for people to believe you. The psychological trauma that also follows an abusive relationship can be lifelong and affect all future relationships, whether they are friends, co-workers, or romantic partners. 

Sexual assault is an all too common occurrence in America and we need to talk about. We need to stop feeling the shame of other peoples actions so that we can find a way to stop these things from happening.

You can check out more from Steve on Instagram at @21fst_century_knight.

I am C. S. Phoenix; an empowerment coach, author, athletic coach, and lover of real human conversation. You can follow me @C.S.Phoenix or visit my website at www.csphoenix.com. You can also pick up my new book, the first in a poetry collection about trauma and healing, on Amazon.

Join us for our next live recording on @CommonHumanityPodcast, so you can listen in, ask questions, and join our conversation about all the things that make us human and connect us with one another.

Do the questions at the end of the segment get you thinking? Questions are an easy way to get your friends, family, coworkers, and more, to have real human conversations. I use the cards from How Game Are You? as prompts at the end of the show. Get yours here!

Marie and I dive headfirst into being resilient as she shares parts of her story in overcoming abuse, addictions, cancer, and more. All stories that she also has as part of her book, Raised by Wolves, Trapped by Demons. Throughout our conversation we talk about the different things that made her who she is today, which is a woman bent on helping others overcome through the stories of her life. 

You can check out Marie on Instagram @mimi_tallo or on Facebook @condomimi to get to know her more and follow her journey through life. You can also buy her book here.

I am C. S. Phoenix; an empowerment coach, author, athletic coach, and lover of real human conversation. You can follow me @C.S.Phoenix or visit my website at www.csphoenix.com. You can also pick up my new book, the first in a poetry collection about trauma and healing, on Amazon.

Join us for our next live recording on @CommonHumanityPodcast, so you can listen in, ask questions, and join our conversation about all the things that make us human and connect us with one another.

Do the questions at the end of the segment get you thinking? Questions are an easy way to get your friends, family, coworkers, and more, to have real human conversations. I use the cards from How Game Are You? as prompts at the end of the show. Get yours here!

As I get to know a fellow podcaster who started around the same time as me, I was reaffirmed that this human experience is so common. We talk about the hard lessons we had to learn in life about relationships and finding our self worth. Why mental health is so important and how filling your life with people who want to see you succeed will amplify your life.

You can check out Quiano at his podcast page @awq_podcast or his personal page @understanding_que to get to know him more and follow his journey in spreading positivity and light in the world.

I am C. S. Phoenix; an empowerment coach, author, athletic coach, and lover of real human conversation. You can follow me @C.S.Phoenix or visit my website at www.csphoenix.com. You can also pick up my new book, the first in a poetry collection about trauma and healing, on Amazon.

Join us for our next live recording on @CommonHumanityPodcast, so you can listen in, ask questions, and join our conversation about all the things that make us human and connect us with one another.

Do the questions at the end of the segment get you thinking? Questions are an easy way to get your friends, family, coworkers, and more, to have real human conversations. I use the cards from How Game Are You? as prompts at the end of the show. Get yours here!

As I catch up with an old friend who I haven't seen outside of Facebook updates in 10 years, I realize how easy it is to not only lose touch with people but get back in touch with them. In this episode, we discuss how saying yes or simply asking can change your life. We also touch on personal growth and how you can use your positive vibes to enhance the world around you with joy, kindness, and a helping hand.

Vijay is an entrepreneur and home renovator, you can follow or contact him on Instagram @vstaelin87 or Snapchat  @Vij87.

I am C. S. Phoenix; an empowerment coach, author, athletic coach, and lover of real human conversation. You can follow me @C.S.Phoenix or visit my website at www.commonhumanitytwr.com. You can also pick up my new book, the first in a poetry collection about trauma and healing, on Amazon.

Join us for our next live recording on @CommonHumanityPodcast, so you can listen in, ask questions, and join our conversation about all the things that make us human and connect us with one another.

Do the questions at the end of the segment get you thinking? Questions are an easy way to get your friends, family, coworkers, and more, to have real human conversations. I use the cards from How Game Are You? as prompts at the end of the show. Get yours here!

As I listen to Chad's story of how he got recruited, indoctrinated, and eventually left a religious cult, I couldn't help but point out the similarities between his experiences and my own with abusive relationships. The love-bombing, the promises, the guilt trips, the shame, the embarrassment, the fear, and the eventual healing. Play by play, is a feeling known all too well by many people in this world. The openness and vulnerability in this episode are just outstanding. Tune in for some REAL, human conversation.

Chad is a Life Coach in Training and an avid outdoorsman, you can follow or contact him on Facebook or Instagram @earth_keeper83 and look out for him when he is ready to coach because this man will help move mountains!

I am C. S. Phoenix; an empowerment coach, author, athletic coach, and lover of real human conversation. You can follow me @C.S.Phoenix or visit my website at www.commonhumanitytwr.com. You can also pick up my new book, the first in a poetry collection about trauma and healing, on Amazon.

Join us for our next live recording on March 16th at 5:30 pm MST @CommonHumanityPodcast, so you can listen in, ask questions, and join our conversation about all the things that make us human and connect us with one another.

Doug and I talk about how he prefers to inspire people rather than motivate them because change has to come from within, not without. For this reason, he likes to be the person to help light someone's spark and watch them find their own way to create the life they desire. We also talk about how and why people get stuck, the but theory, and how we can, as a community of humans, help each other get unstuck.

Doug is one of the owners of Above the Rest Training Systems, a strongman and powerlifting gym in Cheyenne, WY, and the man behind River Horse Fitness, a new fitness brand for clothing and other workout gear.

I am C. S. Phoenix; an empowerment coach, author, athletic coach, and lover of real human conversation. You can follow me @C.S.Phoenix.

Join us for our next live recording on March 5th and 12 pm MST @CommonHumanityPodcast, so you can listen in, ask questions, and join our conversation about all the things that make us human and connect us with one another.

Vante and I talk about what music means to us and why he took charge and decided to open his own recording studio in the heart of Cheyenne, Wyoming. The opportunities he is working to provide for artists in his community and how he wants his business to strengthen the community as a whole.

Check out what Vante is doing at Wyoming Waves Studios and Vante Anderson.

I am C. S. Phoenix; an empowerment coach, author, athletic coach, and lover of real human conversation. You can follow me @C.S.Phoenix.

Join us for our next live recording on February 27th and 4 pm MST @CommonHumanityPodcast, so you can listen in, ask questions, and join our conversation about all the things that make us human and connect us with one another.