From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of Success

In episode 181 of "From the Depths of Darkness to the Light of Success," we sit down with Megan Herold, a homeschooling mom who deals with ADHD with herself, her husband, and one of her children. This episode focuses on homeschooling in the USA and the benefits it brings, especially for children with ADHD.

Mental health is a critical topic on this show, and we delve deep into it in this episode. We discuss the importance of talking about our feelings rather than holding them in, and the challenges that come with having multiple family members with ADHD. Megan provides tips on how to handle various situations with ADHD kids and shares her experiences dealing with intrusive thoughts.

Megan also bravely opens up about her struggles with binge drinking and the dangers that come with it. Listeners are encouraged to follow Megan on Instagram for more tips and tricks.

Join us in this episode as we explore the world of homeschooling and gain valuable insights on mental health and how to handle ADHD in the family.

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Welcome to this week's episode of From the Depths of Darkness to the Light of Success, where we bring you inspiring stories of individuals who have overcome life's toughest challenges to find success and fulfillment. This week, we have the pleasure of hosting Brian Drury, a renowned public speaker and confidence coach who has traveled the world sharing his story of resilience and hope.

Brian's story is one of triumph over adversity, and in this episode, he shares his experience, strength, and hope with us. We delve deep into the topic of confidence and discuss how to build it up, brick by brick. Brian explains how he helps others grow out of their comfort zones, and how the art of storytelling can be a powerful tool in building confidence and effective communication.

As a successful public speaker, Brian believes that communication is key to personal growth and success. He shares his insights on how effective communication skills can help individuals overcome their fears and achieve their goals.

Speaking of goals, Brian stresses the importance of setting attainable ones. He offers practical tips on how to break down big goals into smaller, achievable tasks that can help individuals reach their desired outcomes. He also shares his personal experiences and how he has overcome obstacles in pursuit of his own goals.

Overall, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to develop their confidence, communication skills, and achieve their goals. Brian's insights and expertise are sure to inspire you to take action and reach for the stars. Tune in now to From the Depths of Darkness to the Light of Success and discover how you can unlock your true potential!

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Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thebriandrury2/

Linktree- https://linktr.ee/guide2speaking

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In this episode I chat with Tanner Mortenson to delve into a range of topics related to mental health, self-reflection, substance abuse, and life after hockey in Canada.

Tanner, a former hockey player, shares his personal journey with mental health and how he has learned to sit with his thoughts, confront his demons and work towards a healthier state of mind. He also opens up about his struggles with substance abuse and the impact it had on his life, both on and off the ice.

The conversation then shifts to life after hockey, and how Tanner has adapted to this transition. He shares his experiences of finding purpose and fulfillment outside of the sport and how he has been able to use his platform to raise awareness about mental health in the hockey community.

This episode offers a powerful and honest look at the importance of mental health and self-reflection, and the challenges that come with transition and recovery. Tanner’s story serves as a reminder to listeners that it is never too late to seek help and work towards a happier and healthier life.

Myself and Tanner engage in a thought-provoking and deeply personal discussion that is sure to resonate with listeners. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in mental health, self-discovery, and the human experience.

`Social Media for Tanner:

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/tanner.mortenson27/

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She went to prison on a mission. A mission to change herself and a mission to make a difference. She didn't know how she'd make a difference at the time, but she knew she would find something she cared about that would benefit from a purpose driven face-lift.

Coming to prison as a first-time offender was unnerving, and she felt so much anxiety at first. If you think it's hard on the outside to eat a healthy diet, being in prison brings that challenge to the next level. She thinks most people she shared her time with would attest to the fact that food is often a way to combat anxiety and depression. Maintaining a healthy balance is difficult, and when this poses a challenge to your self image it just makes an already depressing situation worse, like adding insult to injury.

It was only a month or so in when she noticed that some of the women were making their own popcorn recipes with the ingredients possible within the food budget. She was instantly struck by how really smart and creative it was. Popcorn was like this simple blank canvas for women of all backgrounds to express themselves through different mixes of spices and other flavours.

A lot of people love popcorn, and it is cheap to buy and goes a long way. It's also so much healthier than baked goods and most of the junk food that was available in the canteen. It is one of those snacks you can eat a lot of when you feel restless and bored and not feel super guilty about it. It’s also a social snack. You usually make a giant bowl of it for you and your friends to share over some conversation, games or watching something on TV. You can also just eat one kernel at a time, the bowl can last for hours, and you do not have to worry about gaining weight. Well…not as much!

So it all sort of all came together at once: She would start a popcorn company that uses quality ingredients and offers unique flavour, some inspired by the very ones we made inside prison. Most of all, one that attempts to remove some of the stigma associated with having a prior conviction, and one that has fun and a sense of humour about itself. The company can give offenders the opportunity and confidence to gain and maintain pro-social employment, keeping the community safer by helping ex-cons refrain from returning to their old ways. It just seemed like all the stars had aligned and overnight it became my mission to build this company. Comeback Snacks - made with conviction!

Taken from the Comeback Snacks website.

Social Media and Links for Emily O'Brien:

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/emz.obrien/

Instagram Comeback Snacks- https://www.instagram.com/comebacksnacks/

Website- https://comebacksnacks.com/

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In this episode with Jason Inglis we dive deep into the depths of his addiction and how he overcame it. He deep dives into art everyday to help with his mental health! It brings him so much joy to create timeless pieces of art. We also touch on the death of his father and how that affected him as well!

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Social Media Links Jason Inglis:

Instagram Personal- https://www.instagram.com/jasinglis/

Instagram Art- https://www.instagram.com/jinglisart/

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Danny DelVecchio aka Coach Danny D is a content creator, coach, and digital marketer who specializes in helping businesses utilize social media.

After 20 years in sales and sales leadership, he recently left the corporate world and became a full time entrepreneur

You can find him on Instagram at @coachdcreates

Social Media Links for Coach D:

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Website- https://www.bizybeesocial.com/

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Johnny Crowder is a 29-year-old suicide/abuse survivor, TEDx speaker, touring musician, mental health and sobriety advocate, and the Founder & CEO of Cope Notes, a text-based mental health platform that provides daily support to users in nearly 100 countries around the world. But in the years leading up to these incredible leaps in advocacy, every day was a battle against schizophrenic hallucinations and suicidal ideation. After a lifetime of resisting professional care and shying away from sharing his story, Johnny’s curiosity flowered, and the healing slowly began. Armed with 10 years of clinical treatment, a psychology degree from the University of Central Florida, and a decade of peer support and public advocacy through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Johnny’s youthful vigor for mental health has impacted millions of lives across the globe. Since his first keynote in 2011, Johnny's refreshingly vulnerable and candid perspective has attracted praise from hundreds of outlets, including Upworthy, CNN, and Forbes. Even when commanding a virtual stage or touring with his metal band, Prison, his infectious positivity and firsthand experience with multiple mental illnesses (ranging from bipolar disorder and PTSD to OCD and beyond) uniquely equip him to provide realistic, yet hopeful insight into the pains of hardship with authenticity, levity, and unconventional wit. 

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 Social Media Links:

 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/johnnycrowderlovesyou 

App- https://www.instagram.com/copenotes 

Band- https://www.instagram.com/prisonlives 

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Today we have Mike Laughlin who is Canada's only above knee amputee firefighter! He has such a remarkable story and you will not want to miss this one. He is a two time major crash and trauma survivor from the Kingston, Ontario area! 

He has a knack for adrenaline fuelled sports including 4 wheeling, snowmobiling, dirt biking, and riding his Harley! 

As a farm boy from Joyceville, Mike Laughlin thought he was invincible. “Growing up I threw hay, played every sport imaginable, and drove my dirt bike hard and fast,” he says, “but I never broke a bone in my body until my first accident.”

Social Media for Mike Laughlin:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefighteramp/

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This episode is with British comedian and actress Emma Bryant, she has gone through many tragedies, some being extremely toxic and abusive relationships! 

It was through experiencing personal tragedy in the form of a severely abusive relationship that she further realized her true passion was not for posing and looking pretty in front of the camera, but in fact for entertaining, and making people laugh. Through her many contacts gained through her modelling career and previous theatre training, she secured small supporting roles in Season 4 of Game Of Thrones, Brit feature film “FILTH”, which also stars James McAvoy. She soon went on to undertake roles in a feature film acting alongside the late Eastenders star Leslie Grantham (and performed a stand up routine at the premiere in a tribute to him), and she also starred alongside Bond villain and iconic British actor, Steven Berkoff, in the first British virtual reality feature film, which was a huge honour!

She currently works as an actress, comedian and media spokesperson for Refuge UK. She is very much looking forward to being a part of many more exciting projects in the near future! 

Here are some of the topics we touch on in this episode:

Social Media Links for Emma Bryant:

Website- https://officialemmabryant.com/

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFqzJ4lcnK32YHbLghX7GTA/videos

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