Relapse is something widely considered a part of early sobriety. I know that lots of time I fall into the trap of believing that once you get a certain amount of time under your belt, you are good to go. However, I have also been around long enough to know that this is not the case. The truth is that anyone at any time can relapse. I wanted to take a look at what happens when someone with long term sobriety goes back out to test the waters. What made them go out? What made them come back? What are they doing to prevent that relapse from happening again? Mary B was the perfect person to interview about this. She shares her experience of going out after 28 years of sobriety and finding her way back to recovery.

I lost a friend to suicide a few years back. I had no idea that my friend was suffering so much that he would choose to end his life. I decided to go in search of answers about suicide. In my quest, I developed a theory that 3 factors lead to successful suicide. I call it the suicide chain. The chain consists of a reason, a will, and a way. If you can break the chain at one of these points, you can prevent suicide. I decided to devote an episode to discussing suicide prevention. My friend Ron suffers from chronic depression but has never attempted suicide. He also has excellent insight and passion for helping prevent suicides. If you are thinking of suicide or know someone who might think of suicide, you will want to hear this episode. As noted in the episode, I am adding some resources for anyone needing them.
https://www.fcc.gov/988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline 
https://www.psycom.net/kevin-hines-survived-golden-gate-bridge-suicide 
https://afsp.org/preventing-suicide-in-lgbtq-communities 
In addition, you may want to check out the Bridge Documentary
The Bridge (2006 documentary film) - Wikipedia (Beware, it is not an easy film to watch)

What would you do if the child you gave birth came to you and said that they were not the correct sex? This is a question that many parents are facing as more and more people are becoming aware of the transgender community. In this episode, Leslie shares her recent experience in dealing with this situation. She offers an authentic message of encouragement, strength, and support for other parents who might be struggling. In the end these kids are true blessings and miracles

A good coach can help anyone reach their full potential. They can guide them through challenging times and inspire them to greatness. Life coaches are a wonderful way to help you overcome whatever slump you find yourself in. In this episode, I talk with an amazing life coach Tricia Parido about how a life coach works in helping those in need. She really is an amazing woman who has helped so many people. 

Do you know what it is like to have your child on prayer lists all over the country? I do. In 2017, my son Liam suffered 3 strokes at 9. This was not the worst of it. We end up in Duke PICU undergoing emergency diagnosis surgery for a blood clot in his brain. It is nothing short of a miracle that he survived. To this day, they still do not have a diagnosis for what happened to him.

Similarly, his friend Colin up the street had an unexpected change in his health. One day he is fine, and the next day my neighbor's world is turned upside down. He ended up eventually getting diagnosed with a sporadic disease known as PANS. I felt that this would be an important episode to talk about with my neighbor Denise in the hopes that we can help any parents going through similar situations.

Lots of people are lost and looking for answers when it comes to recovery. I relate it to standing in front of a vending machine and looking at all the different options available. So, I thought in this episode, we would approach the Recovery Vending Machine with my friend Mary K. In this episode we explore different options for those seeking to find relief from their addiction. Mary K has extensive experience in the world of recovery.  All in all, it is a fun and informative episode. I hope you find the right recovery for yourself after visiting the recovery vending machine with us.

We all suffer from loneliness at times. Did you know that there is an actual epidemic? It's extremely serious with deadly consequences if unchecked. In this episode, I explore this epidemic with Patsy to see where the conversation takes us. I think you will find an extremely interesting discussion on this emerging and growing problem. Patsy requested in this talk, that I provide you with some useful links to shed more light on the subject. If you would like to explore more about this check  out these links:
Loneliness: An Epidemic? - Science in the News (harvard.edu)
What You Need to Know About the Loneliness Epidemic | Psychology Today
The loneliness pandemic | Harvard Magazine
Loneliness won't end when the pandemic ends | CNN

Welcome to the newest season of Kellyapy. This Season we have lined up some fantastic guests to continue our quest for answers to overcoming life's most significant challenges. The first guest this season used to self-harm by cutting herself. She did this in addition to battling alcoholism, addiction, and depression. She found her way to the other side and she shares her experiences in the hopes that it can help bring light to those living in the darkness. Powerful Episode- Powerful Message- Powerful Start to Season 4

Shay Walker is a survivor on so many fronts. She is using her gifts and talents to bring awareness to the horrific experiences she has had to light. Her story is so powerful that they are making a tv series about it called The Legend of Fire Lily. The hope is to shine the light on child abuse, sexual abuse, human trafficking, and cyber attacks. As you can see, there is a wide range of topics covered in this podcast. I am happy to partner with her to tell her story with this podcast. If you would like to learn more, please visit www.thelegendofffirelily.com

There are so many options available for anyone who seeks help from his/her addictions. One of the best choices one can make is to enter rehab to help him/her escape the clutches of the disease entangling him/her. For some reason, a stigma has developed around this option so I thought it would be a great opportunity to dispel some myths. Therefore, in this episode, Mary K once again joins us to shed some light on the rehabilitation process in recovery.