Can we indeed be able to overcome the agony and heartache of losing someone we love? Is it recommendable to undergo therapy during difficult situations in our lives?

In this episode, Stephen Ricks shares his life struggles and how he was able to thrive despite the death of a loved one while dealing with the difficulties in his marriage. Tune in today as we learn various stories from someone who represents the other side. 

Topics Covered:

(00:00:00) Episode Snippet
(00:01:26) Welcoming today's guest, Stephen Ricks
(00:02:40) How Stephen overcome the most challenging experience of his life
(00:04:33) What were the meaningful therapy milestones you discovered?
(00:06:43) Acceptance: Dealing with the stages of mourning
(00:07:41) Be open to seeing other perspectives
(00:10:05) What is a halfway house?
(00:12:13) How can a person labeled a felon get a job?
(00:15:20) How did Stephen end up being the director of the Federal Halfway House?
(00:18:03) Stephen's Mom Philosophy: Be busy that you don't have time to get in trouble 
(00:20:52) Employers don't care where you got your skill set from
(00:21:45) People send themselves back to prison
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(00:25:15) The dumbest time to violate
(00:26:57) Accountability and responsibility: Be accountable for what we do
(00:31:00) Conspiracy charge: Difference between being innocent and not guilty
(00:32:49) Not a prison but a correctional facility
(00:34:18) Learning how to conduct oneself around the opposite gender
(00:35:25) How things like halfway house breakdown our community
(00:37:06) Struggle of going back home: Be patient and work your way back 
(00:41:50) Even with few options, one can still make the right decision.
(00:42:27) "I'm just fighting what you can fight."
(00:45:48) You can't stop the drug from getting into the room.
(00:46:10) Months of sentence: To control reaction
(00:48:10) The animal that Stephen relates to the most
 

Key Takeaways:

"So sometimes you have to force people to do things even for themselves, like wearing a seatbelt. The seatbelt is for your benefit, but it's mandatory. It's for your protection. So we're the same way; we sometimes have to force you to take a program that we feel is going to be beneficial for you." - Stephen Ricks

"Always be somebody. If you're unwilling to change, we always have a place for you but for those who are willing to come in; you better do something." - Stephen Ricks

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About Brian
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After retiring at age 22, Brian became known for his ability to educate thousands in the areas of personal and economic empowerment. He ultimately founded his training company, Mentor to Millions, Inc., became the Owner of The Beane Acres Retreat, and started the Instincts PONDCast to help others formulate, market, and monetize life's tribulations and turn them into celebrations!

After being voted one of the Top 10 speakers and trainers in North America in July of 2012, his previous clients include Cincinnati Children's Hospital, The Federal Social Security and Disability Administration, the Eric Berry Foundation, Communicorp (A division of Aflac), and many