From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of Success

From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of Success

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From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of Success episodes

  • Episode 171 Dan Karaty Dancing Through Life
    Dan Karaty is one of the hottest entertainers working today. In addition to choreographing films like Disney's "Prom," “Music and Lyrics” with Drew Barrymore, and “Did You Hear About The Morgans” with Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker, Karaty currently serves as a Judge around the world on ratings hits "So You Think You Can Dance," "X Factor," "Everybody Dance Now," "My Name Is...," "Holland’s Got Talent," "The Ultimate Dance Battle" and "Belgium's Got Talent." Karaty's incredible choreography and thought-provoking critiques have made him a worldwide fan favourite.
    Karaty was born just outside New York City to Broadway veterans Tom and Jane Karaty so it's no surprise dance is a huge part of his life. Although his Broadway roots remain a tremendous influence in his life, he chose sneakers and hip-hop over Broadway ballads! Karaty's unique path allowed him to infuse his work with the spirit of classic Broadway inspirations like Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire and trailblazers in the hip-hop and pop culture like Michael Jackson.
    Karaty then branched out on his own, choreographing Jessica Simpson's “Irresistible” and “Little Bit” music videos and serving as Artistic Director for her 2001 World Tour. He also worked with Kylie Minogue on many of her television appearances, as well as a long list of cutting-edge artists like Justin Timberlake and Usher. Although he quickly became known for his work in the pop music genre, Karaty broadened his reach by choreographing ground-breaking commercials for iPod, Best Buy, Mattel, Miller and many more.
    Karaty's experience, combined with his gift for comedy, allowed him to move into the film industry where he choreographed “Music and Lyrics,” “Malibu’s Most Wanted,” "Did You Hear About The Morgans” and Disney's 2011 release, "Prom."
    Beyond his role as a Judge on T.V. series around the world, Karaty has his sights set on producing and directing films, television and theater. He is currently in development on several film and television projects and even a Broadway production of his own!"
    With his wife Natasha, Karaty has two children, a daughter named Quinn, and a son named Daniel. (Wikipedia)
    Topics we touch on in this episode:
    Addiction
    Mental Health
    Acting
    Family
    Quitting drinking 
    Being honest
    Not holding in your feelings
    Social Media Dan Karaty:
    Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dankaraty
    Website- https://www.dankaraty.com If you would like to support the show please leave a 5 star review over on Apple Podcasts or leave a voice message on Anchor FM. You can also rate the show on Spotify now as well, please do so. Make sure you subscribe to the YouTube channel as well and turn on the notifications. You can also follow the show and my journey on IG @depthsofdarkside!
    Podcast Social Media:
    Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/depthsofdarkside/
    Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/depthsofdarkside
    YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-M2lpVwCgEyM85menG_nvQ
    Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4iiKx07baLZf9CzcNhdUsi?si=e91d5911f91647a9
    Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/from-the-depths-of-darkness-to-the-light-of-success/id1510954182
    Thanks for listening and have a great day!
    53 min
  • Episode 170 Carmen Garcia Taking Care of Your Mental Health

    Carmen Garcia from the USA is a huge mental health advocate, she volunteers with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) She survived a suicide attempt in September 2021 and has been through a lot of treatment and recovery since then. She has quite the harrowing story, and you need to listen from beginning to end to get the whole thing! 


    Here are some of the topics we discuss:


    • Suicide Awareness
    • Her Early Life
    • Anxiety
    • Depression
    • Music Therapy
    • Grounding Yourself


      • Carmens Social Media:


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



      If you would like to support the show please leave a 5 star review over on Apple Podcasts or leave a voice message on Anchor FM. You can also rate the show on Spotify now as well, please do so. Make sure you subscribe to the YouTube channel as well and turn on the notifications. You can also follow the show and my journey on IG @depthsofdarkside!


      Podcast Social Media:


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

      Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/depthsofdarkside

      YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-M2lpVwCgEyM85menG_nvQ

      Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4iiKx07baLZf9CzcNhdUsi?si=e91d5911f91647a9

      Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/from-the-depths-of-darkness-to-the-light-of-success/id1510954182



      Thanks for listening and have a great day!


      37 min
    • Episode 169 Tim Lodgen Instilling Hope In Others

      After 27 years of drinking. Feeling completely hopeless to the point of wanting to end his own life. Time Lodgen finds his path to recovery from the support of friends. Tim shares his journey to sobriety, what his experience was with a treatment center, and his journey from hopelessness to hope.


      There is so much to take away from this episode, you will want to listen from beginning to end on this one! 


      Tim Lodgen Social Media:


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


      Topics we discuss in this episode:


      • Being friends with Brandon Novak (Jackass)
      • Family dynamics
      • Military
      • Boxing
      • Pro Skateboarding
      • Bi Polar
      • Manic States
      • Recovery


        • If you would like to support the show please leave a 5 star review over on Apple Podcasts or leave a voice message on Anchor FM. You can also rate the show on Spotify now as well, please do so. Make sure you subscribe to the YouTube channel as well and turn on the notifications. You can also follow the show and my journey on IG @depthsofdarkside!


        Podcast Social Media:

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

        Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/depthsofdarkside

        YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-M2lpVwCgEyM85menG_nvQ

        Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4iiKx07baLZf9CzcNhdUsi?si=e91d5911f91647a9

        Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/from-the-depths-of-darkness-to-the-light-of-success/id1510954182


        Thanks for listening and have a great day!

        1 hr 5 min
      • Episode 168 Luis Trivino Relationships & Mental Illness

        TW: This episode contains lots of talk around events that discuss suicide, mental illness, drug use and other content that may trigger someone.


        This episode is action packed with many great stories from this amazing Indigenous man from New Mexico! Luis Trivino is a published author, with his book "A Notebook of Love" talks about his love for his wife who struggles with mental illness. He also dives deep into his past and traumas where he lives with Bi Polar and PTSD. Luis is a US Army Veteran who tells us about his past in the military and where his PTSD stems from. If you are interested in picking up a copy of his book please head over to his Instagram page and click the link in his Bio! 


        Social Media for Luis:


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


        Here are some of the topic we cover in this episode:


        • Becoming a author
        • BPD (Bi Polar Disorder)
        • PTSD
        • Life in the military
        • Mental Illness
        • Patience
        • Communication


          • If you would like to support the show please leave a 5 star review over on Apple Podcasts or leave a voice message on Anchor FM. You can also rate the show on Spotify now as well, please do so. Make sure you subscribe to the YouTube channel as well and turn on the notifications. You can also follow the show and my journey on IG @depthsofdarkside!



          Podcast Social Media:

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

          Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/depthsofdarkside

          YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-M2lpVwCgEyM85menG_nvQ

          Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4iiKx07baLZf9CzcNhdUsi?si=e91d5911f91647a9

          Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/from-the-depths-of-darkness-to-the-light-of-success/id1510954182



          Thanks for listening and have a great day

          40 min
        • Episode 167 Sara Frenza Mental Health & Nutrition

          Sara is a mom to 2 girls, nutrition and body transformation coach, and owner of Sara Frenza Fitness and Nutrition. She went from avoiding mirrors to a published fitness model in her 40’s.


          After gaining over 40 lbs., with each of her pregnancies, she tried multiple diets and programs desperate to find a solution to build a body she felt good about.


          She finally found a sustainable way to lose over 55 lbs., change her body composition and learned how to keep the weight off forever.


          Her mission is to teach other women how to eat and lift their way to the body of their dreams. Through her 1:1 coaching program she helps women get into shape without restrictive dieting or hours of cardio through her exclusive Restore, Lean out and Sustain body transformation protocol that gets women results forever!


          Links:

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

          Website- https://www.sarafrenzafitness.com


          Here are some topics we cover in this episode:


          • Nutrition & Transformation Coach
          • Becoming a fitness model
          • Mental Health
          • Helping other women
          • Taking care of yourself
          • Self Esteem


            • If you would like to support the show please leave a 5 star review over on Apple Podcasts or leave a voice message on Anchor FM. You can also rate the show on Spotify now as well, please do so. Make sure you subscribe to the YouTube channel as well and turn on the notifications. You can also follow the show and my journey on IG @depthsofdarkside!


            Podcast Social Media:

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

            Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/depthsofdarkside

            YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-M2lpVwCgEyM85menG_nvQ

            Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4iiKx07baLZf9CzcNhdUsi?si=e91d5911f91647a9

            Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/from-the-depths-of-darkness-to-the-light-of-success/id1510954182



            Thanks for listening and have a great day!

            43 min
          • Episode 166 Bobby Newman The Interventionist

            Bobby Newman is an interventionist, and he has a very special story. He grew up in Southern Oklahoma, when he was in his younger days he was caught with drugs and guns, and was facing 7 years in prison. He then went onto treatment, and played football at college, before getting into working in treatment centres, before eventually starting his own practice. He now owns Newman Interventions, and enjoys helping others.


            Links:


            Website- https://newmaninterventions.com


            Topics we cover in this episode:


            • Interventions
            • Growing up in Southern Oklahoma
            • Getting caught with drugs & guns
            • Starting his own practice
            • Helping others
            • Going to jail


              • If you would like to support the show please leave a 5 star review over on Apple Podcasts or leave a voice message on Anchor FM. You can also rate the show on Spotify now as well, please do so. Make sure you subscribe to the YouTube channel as well and turn on the notifications. You can also follow the show and my journey on IG @depthsofdarkside!

              Podcast Social Media:

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

              Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/depthsofdarkside

              YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-M2lpVwCgEyM85menG_nvQ

              Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4iiKx07baLZf9CzcNhdUsi?si=e91d5911f91647a9

              Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/from-the-depths-of-darkness-to-the-light-of-success/id1510954182

              Thanks for listening and have a great day!

              37 min
            • Episode 165 Tish Gentile ADHD & Mental Health

              "And I like how you say, I call you out on your bullshit because I need that too. And I have my husband, he will definitely call me out on my bullshit."


              On this episode I sit down and have a great open chat about ADHD and mental health, and the struggles that come along with it. 


              We have Tish Gentile on the show this week! She was born and raised in Arkansas and now lives in New England with her husband and their fur babies.

              ​

              ADHD Diagnosis: She was diagnosed with ADHD (combined type ) at a young age and was in special eduction from the 2nd grade through her senior year of high school. Now as an adult with ADHD, she actively explores healthy ways to live with this disorder.  Her goal is to educate others living with ADHD. She hopes that her story and experiences with living with ADHD can help others and stop the stigma.

              ​

              Education: She graduated with a Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) degree and a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from A.T. Still University, and a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

              ​

              Her passion is working in healthcare! She has been lucky to have worked in different hospital settings for 20+ years, and she currently works as a Learning and Development consultant at a large academic medical institute in New England.


              Social media and Website Links for Tish:


              Linktree- https://linktr.ee/Dr.Truly_Tish


              Topics we talk about on this episode:


              • ADHD advocacy 
              • Growing Up
              • Jumping from job to job
              • Routine
              • Time management 
              • Setting timers 
              • Asking for help
              • Impulse Buying 


                • If you would like to support the show please leave a 5 star review over on Apple Podcasts or leave a voice message on Anchor FM. You can also rate the show on Spotify now as well, please do so. Make sure you subscribe to the YouTube channel as well and turn on the notifications. You can also follow the show and my journey on IG @depthsofdarkside!

                Podcast Social Media:

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

                Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/depthsofdarkside

                YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-M2lpVwCgEyM85menG_nvQ

                Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4iiKx07baLZf9CzcNhdUsi?si=e91d5911f91647a9

                Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/from-the-depths-of-darkness-to-the-light-of-success/id1510954182

                Thanks for listening and have a great day!

                ​

                38 min
              • Episode 164 Candyce Mollard Loved Ones In Recovery

                Candyce Mollard is the creator of the Hello, Hello World Podcast.


                On her show she showcases small businesses and community leaders in her area.


                As a Wife, Mom and Podcaster born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, Candyce has always supported her local restaurants, shops and markets and wanted to help her community by letting them “hear” from the creators and owners themselves just how important it is to shop and support local.


                Two time nominee in the BizX Magazine BizX Awards, Candyce is committed give every guest the platform to let the world know just how amazing they are!


                Social Media & Podcast Links:


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

                Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/hello-hello-world/id1556510502

                Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/5uEI59JslTFWoQimW5WCaf?si=oJab_v4pTNiOjGbOa98Keg

                Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/candyce.mollard


                Topics We Discuss:


                • Addictions
                • Mental health advocacy
                • Her family
                • Trauma
                • Her fathers recovery
                • Society
                • Boundaries


                  • If you would like to support the show please leave a 5 star review over on Apple Podcasts or leave a voice message on Anchor FM. You can also rate the show on Spotify now as well, please do so. Make sure you subscribe to the YouTube channel as well and turn on the notifications. You can also follow the show and my journey on IG @depthsofdarkside!


                  Podcast Social Media:


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

                  Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/depthsofdarkside

                  YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-M2lpVwCgEyM85menG_nvQ

                  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4iiKx07baLZf9CzcNhdUsi?si=e91d5911f91647a9

                  Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/from-the-depths-of-darkness-to-the-light-of-success/id1510954182


                  Thanks for listening and have a great day!

                  37 min
                • Episode 163 Eric Kussin Same Here Global

                  Same Here Global was founded by 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin, bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners. After a successful career that started at the NBA League Office, and led to senior management positions with a number of professional sports teams, Eric’s mental health took a sudden and rapid decline.


                  Due to unresolved personal life traumas he failed to appropriately address at a younger age – life experiences he was unaware were affecting his mental health – Eric developed a severe bout of PTSD, along with symptoms of anxiety and depression. This fall came essentially “out of nowhere” and left him almost permanently in bed, and with severe cognitive impairment, for just over two and a half years. Once he found a way to climb out of his abyss, he vowed to spend the rest of his life focused on changing the global conversation through mental health advocacy.


                  Links for Eric Kussin:

                  Instagram- instagram.com/samehere_global

                  Website- https://samehereglobal.org


                  Topics we discuss on this episode:


                  • Same Here Global
                  • Sports executive
                  • Mental health
                  • Healing
                  • Changes
                  • CRO of Florida Panthers
                  • Trauma


                    • If you would like to support the show please leave a 5 star review over on Apple Podcasts or leave a voice message on Anchor FM. You can also rate the show on Spotify now as well, please do so. Make sure you subscribe to the YouTube channel as well and turn on the notifications. You can also follow the show and my journey on IG @depthsofdarkside!


                    Podcast Social Media:


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

                    Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/depthsofdarkside

                    YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-M2lpVwCgEyM85menG_nvQ

                    Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4iiKx07baLZf9CzcNhdUsi?si=e91d5911f91647a9

                    Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/from-the-depths-of-darkness-to-the-light-of-success/id1510954182


                    Thanks for listening and have a great day!

                    1 hr 1 min
                  • Episode 162 Drew Chernisky Lifting the Fog!

                    Drew Chernisky launched Lift the Fog in 2021 as a community for those who may be suffering in silence through traumatic brain injury (TBI) recovery as well as cultivating awareness and compassion of this complex injury.


                    Her inspiration to start this blog stems from her own gut-wrenching, painful and heartbreaking recovery that is still ongoing almost four years later. While this is a means to express herself, she is hoping it can be a connecting ground to others experiencing the same.


                    She suffered a TBI on October 13, 2018, in an ice hockey game. From that day forward, her life has been turned upside down and has not relented since. For her, she didn’t realize just how good she had it until it all came crumbling down.


                    As her vision is still very much affected, launching this and writing has been an extremely challenging task to do but it is her own personal dedication and commitment to reaching her end goal of healing, of achieving some sort of normalcy.


                    She has put her entire being into writing. If you have personally been affected by TBI in any form or if you or a loved one trying to gain more understanding, she is deeply hoping her blog can be of benefit to you.


                    Let’s break the stigma and lift the fog. Together.


                    Drew's Links:


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

                    Linktree- https://linktr.ee/liftthefog

                    Blog- https://liftthefog.net/


                    Topics we discuss in this episode:


                    • TBI
                    • PTSD
                    • Mental health
                    • Migraines
                    • Mental health systems
                    • Vulnerability


                      • If you would like to support the show please leave a 5 star review over on Apple Podcasts or leave a voice message on Anchor FM. You can also rate the show on Spotify now as well, please do so. Make sure you subscribe to the YouTube channel as well and turn on the notifications. You can also follow the show and my journey on IG @depthsofdarkside!


                      Podcast Social Media:


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

                      Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/depthsofdarkside

                      YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-M2lpVwCgEyM85menG_nvQ

                      Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4iiKx07baLZf9CzcNhdUsi?si=e91d5911f91647a9

                      Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/from-the-depths-of-darkness-to-the-light-of-success/id1510954182


                      Thanks for listening and have a great day!


                      40 min

                    About From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of Success

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                    Strap yourself to your seat, you are in for a wild ride! People from all walks of life, sharing about where they were and where they are today! I believe everyone's story is valuable, does not matter what walk of life you come from. You are all worth it! One day at time anything is possible!