In this episode Sean and Reah discuss Sean's journey with mental health experiences, clarifying that they view their experiences as spiritual rather than diagnostic. Sean shares his transformative experience that led him to explore spirituality and mental health. He describes a life-changing meditation during a Landmark Forum seminar that uncovered deep-seated fears related to a previous scuba diving accident. This experience led to a spiritual crisis, culminating in a hospitalization after he became unmanageable in a hotel ballroom. Despite the challenging start, Sean's career flourished afterward, and he later discovered the concept of spiritual emergency through Dr. Stan Groff's work.

Sean shares his experience with a spiritual emergency, which he initially mistook for a mental disorder but later realized was a beneficial spiritual experience. He describes how this experience transformed his understanding of the spiritual dimension of mental health. Sean explaines how he was raised Catholic but became agnostic during his university studies, exploring the sociology and psychology of religion. However, a move to Vancouver and subsequent experiences reignited his belief in God, leading to his spiritual emergency.

Sean and Reah discuss their experiences with spirituality and atheism, with Sean explaining that true atheism involves questioning religious beliefs and leading to a more experiential form of spirituality that doesn't depend on religion. Reah shares her journey from strict Christianity to a more moderate spiritual position, influenced by her husband's evolution from atheism to a belief system that includes personal experiences of the divine. They also touch on the concept of synchronicity and its role in spiritual experiences, with Sean noting that while waiting for a bus might be considered a minor synchronicity, more significant events carry more weight.

Sean shares his personal journey and research on understanding acute psychosis and bipolar disorder, highlighting the work of pioneering psychologists who viewed such experiences as intended reorganization of the psyche for healing. He also explains the effectiveness of the Ceterian method, which emphasizes empathy and support over medication, and his experience supporting family members through psychosis without medication; emphasizing the importance of holistic health approaches, criticizing the gaslighting nature of some psychiatric practices and advocating for somatic therapy alongside medication and therapy. 

Learn more about Sean, and obtain a free PDF of his books, and training programs on his website: https://www.bipolarAwakenings.com.

To learn more about Reah visit https://www.Falolity.net, and watch full videos and reels at https://www.YouTube.com/@reahhagues!

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#spiritualawakening, #spiritualjourney, #awakening, #consciousness, #innerhealing,
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In today's episode, we introduce Linda Lysakowski. Linda and Reah discuss Linda's extensive writing career, highlighting her over 40 published books and ongoing projects. Linda shares her journey into authorship, starting with writing blogs and non-profit case statements, eventually leading to her first published book in 1994. She describes her collaborations with various publishers and her transition into writing spiritual books, including a recent second edition of a book on the face of Jesus.

Linda and Reah both share their journey as authors, discussing their latest works and the rewarding nature of helping others with their writing. Both women emphasized the value of writing as a personal process and the sense of accomplishment it brings, regardless of the book's commercial success. Linda emphasizes the hardest part of writing a book is getting it published and marketed, not the writing itself. She discusses handling negative feedback, recalling an incident where a mistake in a self-published book led to a second edition. Linda highlights the importance of positive feedback and leaving a legacy through her writing, particularly in her fundraising books, which have been influential for many readers. In Linda's writing experience, she expresses a preference for nonfiction and spiritual genres, including a book about Jesus from different perspectives. She mentions a travel book she wrote about Las Vegas and its surroundings. Linda suggests authors should work according to their natural rhythms rather than imposing strict writing schedules, and shares her approach of alternating between different books when inspiration wanes.

Linda and Reah briefly discuss their experiences with different churches and the importance of authentic spiritual practice. Linda shares her work on combining spirituality with fundraising, including her book "The Pastor's Guide to Stewardship and Philanthropy." Linda advises aspiring authors to seek guidance from experienced writers and prepare for the challenges of publishing and marketing.

You can learn more about Linda, all of her works, and more at www.LearnWithLinda.online, check out her spiritual books, blogs, and podcasts at www.SpiritualWritingsWithLinda.com, schedule a meeting with her at https://calendly.com/lysakowski/meet-with-linda-30-minutes, and check out her online courses at www.LearnWithLinda.online.

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In this episode Reah and Alneja discuss their shared missions centered around children. Alneja shares her personal journey of health challenges, including precancerous changes, a cervical procedure, burnout, and thyroid collapse, which led to being told she might never be able to have children. Despite these setbacks, she pursued inner healing and self-reflection, which ultimately resulted in her becoming pregnant three months later, despite slim chances. She emphasizes the importance of not giving up hope, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable odds.

Reah and Alneja additionally discuss the impact of lifestyle changes and emotional healing on physical and mental health, emphasizing the role of childhood trauma and the importance of addressing emotional blocks to unlock one's potential, particularly in fertility issues. When experiencing health issues, including third-stage precancerous changes, they share how important it is to listen to your body and reduce stress while emphasizing the need for regular communication with one's body and the significance of annual check-ups.

Alneja Gašpar Horvat is Transformational Mentor for Modern Women navigating life’s crucial transitions — from finding love and creating a family to unlocking fertility, becoming a conscious parent, and balancing family with business without losing themselves amidst the many roles and obligations women often carry. She is the author of the “Unlock Your Fertility” program, created from her personal success story, and uses her signature Butterfly Technique to help women and couples overcome fertility blocks, heal core wounds, and become the parents they always wished for but never had. As a Fertility & Mama Coach she supports clients through miscarriage, failed IVF, and other fertility challenges, walking with them every step of the way — from conception and pregnancy to birth, motherhood, and beyond — guiding them through the challenges that arise in love, life, and work once children arrive.

• Website: https://www.baby-spell.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alnejagasparhorvat, https://www.instagram.com/alneja.horvat/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alnejagasparhorvat, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054259130271

• Brainz Profile: https://www.brainzmagazine.com/executive-contributor/alneja-gaspar-horvat

Follw Reah at https://www.Falolity.net, and watch full episodes at https://www.YouTube.com/@reahhagues. Follow her on Instagram #Justthewhopodcast and #falolity_llc!

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In this crossover episode with "Just The WHO Of Us" podcast, Ingrid shares her insights on nature's cycles and how they can teach us about balance between effort and letting go, using examples of birds hatching and leaves falling. She also explains how these natural processes illustrate that not all situations require intervention, while others demand active engagement. Reah shares her experience as a grandmother navigating decisions with her daughter, highlighting the importance of providing balanced advice while respecting her daughter's autonomy in parenting. These two women explore the value of sharing experiences and observations rather than imposing specific advice, emphasizing the need for effective communication and respect in relationships. Ingrid also shared an analogy about the balance between flexibility and strength, using a bow and arrow as an example, to illustrate how these qualities can work together to achieve goals in life.

Ingrid and Reah discuss not only the importance of individualized parenting approaches and discernment when raising children but emphasize avoiding judgment and being more understanding of the decisions we taught them to make with their own discernment, education, and insight. They go on to discuss the challenges of balancing work and family responsibilities, particularly for single mothers while exploring the importance of familial support and community in helping parents manage their responsibilities. The conversation touches on the need for boundaries and communication in improving relationships, using personal examples to illustrate how asking for help and expressing willingness can build trust and connection. Ingrid shares her experience of fostering community support among neighbors and emphasized the need for open communication to ensure safety and cooperation. 

Get to know Ingrid at https://www.ingridkincaid.com/. 

Learn more about Reah at https://www.Falolity.net and watch additional reels at https://www.YouTube.com/@reahhagues.

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Dr. Melanie and Reah discuss the importance of faith during difficult times. Reah shares her journey of exploring herself beyond the rituals of Christianity, emphasizing the need for a genuine relationship with God rather than relying solely on religious practices.

The two discuss their personal journey of faith, describing how their relationships with God has deepened beyond traditional church practices and emphasize the importance of private worship and daily spiritual disciplines, noting that God is more concerned with inward transformation than outward ministry. Reah contributes by drawing parallels between the parent-child relationship and the divine-human relationship, while Dr. Melanie highlights that spiritual growth often requires long-term dedication, citing examples from biblical figures like Jesus, Joseph, David, and Moses. While sharing their personal religious journeys, they emphasize Dr. Melanie's commitment to following Christ and serving under her current pastor, whom she believes God specifically positioned her for while expressing frustration with the modern church structure, particularly the hierarchical model, which she believes diverges from biblical principles of community and mission-focused living.

Additionally, they discuss the challenges of distinguishing between worldly expectations and God's expectations, emphasizing that pleasing God is more important than pleasing people while highlighting the concept of "churchdom" and the importance of genuine faith over superficial religious practices. They agree on the simplicity of God's purpose for humans, which is to know, love, and serve.

Reah dives into her faith journey, including her struggles with religion and her current involvement with Promise City church in Salisbury, North Carolina. She explained that while she earned a bachelor's in Christian Studies, she has had an on-and-off relationship with religion and is still figuring out where she belongs in her current fellowship. Dr. Melanie and Reah have a spiritual conversation about Reah's religious journey, including her experiences with ritualistic religion and her studies in Christian Studies while sharing biblical insights from Ephesians about spiritual warfare and the importance of grounding oneself in God's Word rather than relying on feelings and emphasizing that the enemy uses the same tricks to distract people from their destiny, but God is always greater.

The pair emphasizes the importance of being slow to speak and keeping oneself girded with the armor of God, while also acknowledging the need to own one's past mistakes and trust in God's grace for a strategy forward. Dr. Melanie stresses that the walk with God is about personal relationship rather than church attendance, and that God loves individuals unconditionally, not focusing on their past or future. Reah further shares her personal experiences as a young mother, highlighting the challenges of forgiving herself and using past mistakes as teaching points for her children. They conclude by emphasizing that true spiritual growth comes from God's work within individuals, rather than external validation or titles, and that people should focus on their relationship with God rather than seeking approval from others.

Learn more about and connect with Dr. Melanie at https://drmelaniegray.com/ or https://drmelaniegraycoaching.com/.

Learn more about and connect with Reah at https://www.Falolity.net.

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Daniel and Reah discuss strategies for improving well-being by addressing unhealthy habits and focusing on lifestyle changes. Daniel shares his personal and professional journey, highlighting how his career-focused approach led to burnout during a company acquisition. He describes how this experience, along with his colleagues Wen and Chris, inspired the development of a new product aimed at helping people reclaim time for wellness and make it a daily routine rather than a luxury. They share personal experiences with overcoming addictions and replacing negative habits with healthier ones. The conversation additionally touches on the stigma surrounding seeking help for mental health issues and the need to change societal perceptions of self-care, especially for workers who often prioritize others over themselves.

Daniel and Reah discusses the importance of avoiding burnout by creating a project that promotes wellness and relaxation as part of daily life, rather than making it feel like a chore. They emphasize the need to balance personal well-being with the benefits of their project, ensuring it remains enjoyable and beneficial to others. Reah shares personal experiences of feeling exhausted and unable to fully engage with family during challenging times, highlighting the importance of self-care and maintaining energy for all aspects of life.

They further discuss the importance of managing expectations and setting attainable goals, particularly in balancing work and family life. Also, emphasizing the value of quality time over quantity, highlighting that meaningful moments, such as a family cuddle or shared routines, can create better memories and reduce stress. Reah shares insights from her son's therapist about the significance of the first and last three minutes of each day, which can set the tone for the rest of the day. Reah discusses the evolving dynamics of parenting as her children have grown, noting that routines and interactions change with each stage. While, Daniel shares his experience with "energy accounting," a practice he learned from his co-founder Wen, which involves balancing activities that energize and drain one's soul.

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In this episode, I interview my eldest son's father Fred. Fred has spent most of his life dealing with depression, tragedy, and navigating difficult life choices. He first became a father at age twenty-one to a son we share. I first became a mother at age fourteen. This interview discusses difficult focuses surrounding our age difference, why we were estranged for many years, and how to focused on healing ourselves to be better parents for our children as well as how we navigate things like depression and life long trauma.This episode is a compilation of all three parts, previously broken into three episodes. In this full length interview, Fred and I discuss all things from the beginning of our romantic and parenting relationships, and unravel the layers of emotions, life experiences, and regrets around age difference and absent parenting. By the end, we focus on how we planned to work toward healing, how mental health has played a role in their own lives, and our individual futures.This interview also showcases the growth I have had as a podcaster from recording, interviewing, and editing alike. Learn more about Reah at https://www.Falolity.net, https://www.facebook.com/FalolityLLC, & https://www.instagram.com/justthewhopodcast/. Listen on audio platforms at https://Falolity.PodBean.com, and on Spotify via https://open.spotify.com/show/4Zc3yiAIvw1GreEp8YoTCR?si=c8f21d9536714d4e.#coparenting #parenting #teenmom #teenparent #absentparent #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #physicalhealth #wellbeing #healthandwellbeing #depression #absentfathers #recovery #fatherhood #motherhood #storytime #storytelling #lifeexperiences #lifestories #conflictresolution #podcasting

Today, Kristan and Reah discuss trauma healing and nervous system regulation, with Kristan explaining how trauma often manifests in adult life through coping mechanisms like overwork and digital distraction. They explored how these patterns can lead to dysregulation and discuss Reah's personal experiences with ADHD and productivity, including her history of managing a household and being a single mom.

They both share journeys of learning to let go of control after marriage, particularly in financial and domestic matters, and discussed how this struggle relates to her experience with trauma and nervous system dysregulation. Kristan and Reah discuss their personal experiences with trauma and the impact of their upbringing on their current lives, focusing on these topics and their relevance to both women and men.

Find Kristan at https://www.feelgoodpeople.com/, https://www.instagram.com/feelgood_people/, and https://www.facebook.com/kfiandach!

Follw Reah at https://www.Falolity.net, and watch full episodes at https://www.YouTube.com/@reahhagues.

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In today's episode, Reah introduces Dr. Kate Lund, a public speaker, resilience expert, and podcast host. Kate shared her experience of being diagnosed with hydrocephalus at age four, which required a shunt to manage the condition. She discussed the challenges of repeated surgeries and hospitalizations, and how her parents helped her focus on her capabilities rather than limitations. Kate emphasizes the importance of finding ways children can engage in activities they enjoy, despite health challenges. She advises parents to manage their own emotions while supporting their children, and to help children develop resilience by focusing on what they can do rather than what they cannot.

Kate advises parents facing difficult times with their children to focus on optimizing their own well-being while maintaining a broader perspective of their child's capabilities beyond any challenges. Reah shares her personal experience of overcoming a challenging situation with her youngest child by taking parenting classes and educating herself, highlighting the importance of adapting and changing perspectives.

Reah and Kate discuss the importance of education and support in parenting, emphasizing that parents can make a positive impact on their children despite challenges. Kate and Reah discuss the importance of appreciating small steps forward in personal development and resilience. They also talked about Kate's podcast, "The Optimized Mind", which focuses on the human experience of resilience and personal development and of which Reah was a previous guest on. The podcast features authentic stories of people overcoming challenges, normalizing the difficulties of life, and showcasing that progress can be made in various ways.

Pick up Kate's most recent book- "Step Away: The Keys to Resilient Parenting," as a guide for parents to optimize their well-being and resilience, emphasizing stress management, self-understanding, and emotionally intelligent parenting at https://www.drkatelund.com & Reah at https://www.Falolity.net, https://www.facebook.com/FalolityLLC, & https://www.instagram.com/justthewhopodcast/.

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Ingrid and Reah discuss their backgrounds and shared personal anecdotes about their families and cultural experiences. They reflect on the obligations and expectations placed on women during holidays, particularly around Thanksgiving and New Year's, emphasizing the need for honesty and support among women when it comes to managing these events.

Ingrid and Reah additionally discuss the challenges and changes in family dynamics after the passing of Reah's grandmother, who was the family matriarch. They explore the topic of grandmothering and the responsibilities that come with it, as Reah recently became a grandmother herself. Ingrid and Reah discuss the challenges and joys of being a grandmother, emphasizing the importance of respecting their daughters' parenting choices and maintaining open communication. Ingrid shares her experience of becoming a grandmother at a later age and the joy it brought her, despite not being the "world's best parent."

Ingrid and Reah discuss the changing nature of family structures and the evolving roles of grandparents and caregivers. They agree that while it's natural for some women to want to be grandmothers, it's not appropriate to pressure children about having families. They also discuss how modern families look different from traditional ones, and how sometimes children may not be able to care for their parents due to various reasons. Ingrid emphasizes the importance of respecting individual choices about caregiving, including the choice not to care for aging parents, particularly when family dynamics and geographical distances create unequal burdens. Ingrid emphasizes the importance of honest conversations about these difficult situations, highlighting that contradictory feelings can coexist and be true for individuals. Reah shares her own experience of witnessing a strained relationship between a single child and their parents, expressing a desire to avoid similar friction in her own life. Both agree on the value of open dialogue and the need to balance familial responsibilities with personal happiness. Reah shares her experience of not feeling guilty about not being able to care for her father, as it would have damaged their relationship more and they agree that focusing on peace within the family unit can create a ripple effect of positive change.

Get to know Ingrid at https://www.ingridkincaid.com/. 

Learn more about Reah at https://www.Falolity.net, watch videos on https://www.YouTube.com/@reahhagues, and listen on all platforms on https://Falolity.PodBean.com.

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