Letters to my kids: A suicide survivor's lessons and advice for life

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Real lessons from a suicide survivor and advice for life. From a 2-time suicide survivor and advocate for realistic optimism

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04.11.2019
Episode 38 - Part 4: working and getting sucked in without considering your future and/or value
Episode 38 - Part 4: working and getting sucked in without considering your future and/or value Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License - I asked my boss for a...
04.04.2019
Episode 38 - Part 3: working and getting sucked in without considering your future and/or value
Episode 38 - Part 3: working and getting sucked in without considering your future and/or value Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License - So, what can you do if...
03.28.2019
Episode 38 - Part 2: working and getting sucked in without considering your future and/or value
Episode 38 - Part 2: working and getting sucked in without considering your future and/or value Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License -You’re not being compensated fairly. If you’re...
03.21.2019
Episode 38 - Part 1: working and getting sucked in without considering your future and/or value
Episode 38 - Part 1: working and getting sucked in without considering your future and/or value Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License - Are you in a job where...
03.15.2019
Episode 37: Part 5 - Invest in yourself and your brand - who are you, like really?
Episode 37: Part 5 - Invest in yourself and your brand - who are you, like really? Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://www.thebalancesmb.com/creating-and-growing-personal-brand-2295814 - Personal branding is the process...
03.07.2019
Episode 37: Part 4 - Invest in yourself and your brand - who are you, like really?
Episode 37: Part 4 - Invest in yourself and your brand - who are you, like really? Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://www.thebalancesmb.com/what-is-personal-branding-4056073 - It used to be that...
03.02.2019
Episode 37: Part 3 - Invest in yourself and your brand - who are you, like really?
Episode 37: Part 3 - Invest in yourself and your brand - who are you, like really? Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://www.huffingtonpost.com/megan-tull/top-10-ways-to-invest-in-_b_8406130.html - 4. Invest in building your...
02.21.2019
Episode 37: Part 2 - Invest in yourself and your brand - who are you, like really?
Episode 37: Part 2 - Invest in yourself and your brand - who are you, like really? Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://www.huffingtonpost.com/megan-tull/top-10-ways-to-invest-in-_b_8406130.html - There's a wealth of benefits...
02.14.2019
Episode 37: Part 1 - Invest in yourself and your brand - who are you, like really?
Episode 37: Part 1 - Invest in yourself and your brand - who are you, like really? Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License http://www.blog.daydesigner.com/invest-in-yourself/ "The best investment you can make...
02.08.2019
Episode 36: Part 3 - Procrastination: Time and tide waits for no one
Episode 36: Part 3 - Procrastination: Time and tide waits for no one Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License http://time.com/5322514/stop-procrastinating-tips/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/why-procrastination-is-good-for-you-2102008https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_96.htm - Procrastination is the habit of delaying an important task,...
01.31.2019
Episode 36: Part 2 - Procrastination: Time and tide waits for no one
Episode 36: Part 2 - Procrastination: Time and tide waits for no one Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/why-procrastination-is-good-for-you-2102008 - Life seems to happen at warp speed. But, decisions,...
01.24.2019
Episode 36: Part 1 - Procrastination: Time and tide waits for no one
Episode 36: Part 1 - Procrastination: Time and tide waits for no one Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License http://time.com/5322514/stop-procrastinating-tips/ - From time to time, everybody leaves a task lingering...
01.18.2019
Episode 35 : Part 4 - Finding your passion: Searching for the holy grail?
Episode 35 : Part 4 - Finding your passion: Searching for the holy grail? Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License www.oprah.com/supersoulsunday/the-secret-to-finding-your-passion-hint-its-not-what-you-think_1 - The last thing you want to do is...
01.10.2019
Episode 35 : Part 3 - Finding your passion: Searching for the holy grail?
Episode 35 : Part 3 - Finding your passion: Searching for the holy grail? Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://www.lifehack.org/articles/featured/how-to-find-your-passion.html - So what should you do? How to find...
01.03.2019
Episode 35 : Part 2 - Finding your passion: Searching for the holy grail?
Episode 35 : Part 2 - Finding your passion: Searching for the holy grail? Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://www.lifehack.org/articles/featured/how-to-find-your-passion.html - How to cultivate a “growth” mind-set in the...
12.27.2018
Episode 35 : Part 1 - Finding your passion: Searching for the holy grail?
Episode 35 : Part 1 - Finding your passion: Searching for the holy grail?Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://tinybuddha.com/blog/try-this-if-youre-struggling-to-find-your-passion/ "Passion without purpose is like a shot without a...
12.20.2018
Episode 34 : Part 4 - Bad habits - Fighting and overcoming them
Episode 34 : Part 4 - Bad habits - Fighting and overcoming them Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://www.developgoodhabits.com/break-bad-habit/https://www.mindful.org/simple-way-break-bad-habit/https://mayooshin.com/how-to-break-a-bad-habit/ How to break a bad habit. - Use the words “I...
12.13.2018
Episode 34 : Part 3 - Bad habits - Fighting and overcoming them
Episode 34 : Part 3 - Bad habits - Fighting and overcoming them Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201108/5-steps-breaking-bad-habitshttps://www.developgoodhabits.com/break-bad-habit/ - And what did they notice? Mindful smoking “Smells like...
12.06.2018
Episode 34 : Part 2 - Bad habits - Fighting and overcoming them
Episode 34 : Part 2 - Bad habits - Fighting and overcoming them Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201108/5-steps-breaking-bad-habitshttps://www.developgoodhabits.com/break-bad-habit/ - Change the larger pattern: Here we are widening the context...
11.29.2018
Episode 34 : Part 1 - Bad habits - Fighting and overcoming them
Episode 34 : Part 1 - Bad habits - Fighting and overcoming them Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fixing-families/201712/how-break-bad-habits https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201108/5-steps-breaking-bad-habits - It's easy to think of habits falling into black...
11.22.2018
Episode 33 - Part 3 : Family Enstrangement: Choosing to run and cutting your losses
Episode 33 - Part 3 : Family Enstrangement: Choosing to run and cutting your losses Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-is-2020/201406/estranged-your-parents-or-siblings-overviewhttps://www.huffingtonpost.com/karl-a-pillemer-phd/estranged-children_b_1267734.html - It's always nice to have a support...
11.15.2018
Episode 33 - Part 2 : Family Enstrangement: Choosing to run and cutting your losses
Episode 33 - Part 2 : Family Enstrangement: Choosing to run and cutting your losses Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-is-2020/201406/estranged-your-parents-or-siblings-overview - Estrangements from family are one of the...
11.08.2018
Episode 33 - Part 1 : Family Enstrangement: Choosing to run and cutting your losses
Episode 33 - Part 1 : Family Enstrangement: Choosing to run and cutting your losses Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/estranged-from-your-family-heres-why-you-should-stop-feeling-guilty.html - Do you have family members you choose...
10.25.2018
Episode 31 - Part 5 : Life - surviving and struggling to survive
Episode 31 - Part 5 : Life - surviving and struggling to survive Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://open.buffer.com/survive-thrive/ - If you think you’re wandering alone trying to raise...
10.18.2018
Episode 31 - Part 4 : Life - surviving and struggling to survive
Episode 31 - Part 4 : Life - surviving and struggling to survive Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-empowerment-diary/201408/why-do-some-people-survive-and-others-struggle https://open.buffer.com/survive-thrive/ - Stay In the PresentThe more you obsess about what...
10.11.2018
Episode 31 - Part 3 : Life - surviving and struggling to survive
Episode 31 - Part 3 : Life - surviving and struggling to survive Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-empowerment-diary/201408/why-do-some-people-survive-and-others-struggle - All you have to do is develop the right...
10.04.2018
Episode 31 - Part 2 : Life, Surviving and Struggling to survive
Episode 31 Part 2 : Life, Surviving and Struggling to survive Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://medium.com/@anthony_moore/living-an-extraordinary-life-means-giving-up-a-normal-one-31fd54738214https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-empowerment-diary/201408/why-do-some-people-survive-and-others-struggle - Evolving is painful. But this is what is required to live...
09.27.2018
Episode 31 - Part 1 : Life - surviving and struggling to survive
Episode 31 - Part 1 : Life - surviving and struggling to survive Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://open.buffer.com/survive-thrive/ - Book called The Beethoven Factor by Paul Pearsall, Ph.D.,...
09.20.2018
Episode 30 - Part 3: Being true to yourself and who you are
Episode 30 - Part 3: Being true to yourself and who you are Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://tinybuddha.com/blog/dare-to-live-10-unconventional-ways-to-be-true-to-yourself/ It takes courage to grow up and turn out to...
09.13.2018
Episode 30 - Part 2: Being true to yourself and who you are
Episode 30 - Part 2: Being true to yourself and who you are Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://lonerwolf.com/be-true-to-yourself/ - You can do so much more with your one...
09.06.2018
Episode 30 : Part 1 - Being true to yourself and who you are
Episode 30 : Part 1 - Being true to yourself and who you are Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://thoughtcatalog.com/jamie-varon/2014/06/10-subconscious-things-you-do-when-you-arent-being-true-to-yourself/ What happens if you're not true to yourself? - You justify...
08.31.2018
Episode 29 : Part 5 - Finding yourself, a tale not just for movies
Episode 29 : Part 5 - Finding yourself, a tale not just for movies Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://allisonfallon.com/finding-yourself/https://www.wikihow.com/Find-Yourself - Realize that some people will become jealous, afraid,...
08.23.2018
Episode 29 : Part 4 - Finding yourself, a tale not just for movies
Episode 29 : Part 4 - Finding yourself, a tale not just for movies Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://allisonfallon.com/finding-yourself/https://www.wikihow.com/Find-Yourself - Prepare to begin again with a clean slate....
08.16.2018
Episode 29 : Part 3 - Finding yourself, a tale not just for movies
Episode 29 : Part 2 - Finding yourself, a tale not just for movies Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://allisonfallon.com/finding-yourself/https://www.wikihow.com/Find-Yourself What we really need is to find ourselves. Practical steps...
08.09.2018
Episode 29 : Part 2 - Finding yourself, a tale not just for movies
Episode 29 : Part 2 - Finding yourself, a tale not just for movies Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://allisonfallon.com/finding-yourself/ - Finding yourself is the process of discovering who...
08.02.2018
Episode 29: Part 1 - Finding yourself, a tale not just for movies
Episode 29: Part 1 - Finding yourself, a tale not just for movies Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://allisonfallon.com/finding-yourself/ - talk about movies and the lead needing to find...
07.26.2018
Episode 28 - Loving Yourself: How can you love others without it?
Episode 28 - Loving Yourself: How can you love others without it? Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License http://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/lessonsfromarecoveringdoormat/2013/01/self-esteem-vs-self-love.htmlhttps://coachcampus.com/coach-portfolios/power-tools/silvia-richter-kaupp-self-love-vs-self-esteem/https://christieinge.com/self-love-quotes/ Self-esteem - Most people determine their worth based upon other-esteem. They seek...
07.19.2018
Episode 27 - Part 2: Setting achievable goals: Not just bravado and motivation talk
Episode 27 - Part 1: Setting achievable goals: Not just bravado and motivation talk Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://www.excelatlife.com/articles/guide_to_goals.htm Benefits of setting goals:http://thepeakperformancecenter.com/development-series/skill-builder/personal- effectiveness/goal-setting/benefits-of-goal-setting/ Provides Direction- First and foremost,...
07.12.2018
Episode 27 - Part 1: Setting achievable goals: Not just bravado and motivation talk
Episode 27 - Part 1: Setting achievable goals: Not just bravado and motivation talk Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://www.excelatlife.com/articles/guide_to_goals.htm "We tend to set goals that are unreasonable, perfectionistic,...
05.31.2018
Episode 24: Jealousy and Envy - Looks and sounds the same, but not the same
Episode 24: Jealousy and Envy - Looks and sounds the same, but not the same Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/24/jealousy-envy_n_5186248.html Are you craving attention from a person whose...
05.24.2018
Episode 23 - Part 2 - Jealousy : Smothering love to death
Episode 23 - Part 2 - Jealousy : Smothering love to death Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License "More Technology, but we have less communication. We have become long...
05.17.2018
Episode 23 - Part 1 - Jealousy : Smothering love to death
Episode 23 - Part 1 - Jealousy : Smothering love to death Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://www.excelatlife.com/articles/your_jealousy2.htm Jealousy is a complex emotion that encompasses feelings ranging from fear...
05.10.2018
Episode 22 - Envy : Challenging contentment by comparison
Envy - Challenging contentment by comparison Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License Am I really falling behind? Is anybody actually keeping score? Did any of these people post any...
05.03.2018
Episode 21 - Trust and trusting people; a side story and warning
Trust and trusting people; a side story and warning Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License - Loneliness exposes people to a diverse range of significant risks to mental and...
04.26.2018
Episode 20 - Trust: Once burnt twice shy?
Trust: Once burnt twice shy? Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License Trust—the act of placing confidence in someone or something else—is a fundamental human experience, necessary for society to...
04.19.2018
Episode 19 - Opinions: Everyone and their dog has one
Opinions: Everyone and their dog has one Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License "Opinion is the medium between knowledge and ignorance" - Plato Humans are social animals. -We spend our entire...
04.12.2018
Episode 18 - Part 2: 3 Ps in driving success: Patience, Perseverance, Persistence
Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License Perseverance. Definition: consistent continuation in the act of a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties,obstacles, or...
04.05.2018
Episode 18 - Part 1: 3 Ps in driving success: Patience, Perseverance, Persistence
3 Ps in driving success: Patience, Perseverance, Persistence Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License https://www.huffingtonpost.com/malcolm-levene/the-relevance-of-the-3-ps-patience-perseverance- persistence_b_9608116.html Patience. Definition: able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or...
03.29.2018
Episode 17 - Gratitude: the 1st step towards spreading kindness
Gratitude: the 1st step towards spreading kindness Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License http://happierhuman.com/benefits-of-gratitude/ Gratitude - a feeling of appreciation or thanks. The quality of being thankful; readiness to show...
03.22.2018
Episode 16: Dealing with hostility, keeping your head while everyone is losing theirs
Dealing with hostility, keeping your head while everyone is losing theirs Music: “Just A Blip” by Andy G. CohenFrom the Free Music ArchiveReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International License - In life; you can't choose the people you deal with, sometimes...

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Episode 38 - Part 4: working and getting sucked in without considering your future and/or value

Episode 38 - Part 3: working and getting sucked in without considering your future and/or value

Episode 38 - Part 2: working and getting sucked in without considering your future and/or value

Episode 38 - Part 1: working and getting sucked in without considering your future and/or value

Episode 37: Part 5 - Invest in yourself and your brand - who are you, like really?

Episode 37: Part 4 - Invest in yourself and your brand - who are you, like really?

Episode 37: Part 3 - Invest in yourself and your brand - who are you, like really?

Episode 37: Part 2 - Invest in yourself and your brand - who are you, like really?

Episode 37: Part 1 - Invest in yourself and your brand - who are you, like really?

Episode 36: Part 3 - Procrastination: Time and tide waits for no one

Episode 36: Part 2 - Procrastination: Time and tide waits for no one

Episode 36: Part 1 - Procrastination: Time and tide waits for no one

Episode 35 : Part 4 - Finding your passion: Searching for the holy grail?

Episode 35 : Part 3 - Finding your passion: Searching for the holy grail?

Episode 35 : Part 2 - Finding your passion: Searching for the holy grail?

Episode 35 : Part 1 - Finding your passion: Searching for the holy grail?

Episode 34 : Part 4 - Bad habits - Fighting and overcoming them

Episode 34 : Part 3 - Bad habits - Fighting and overcoming them

Episode 34 : Part 2 - Bad habits - Fighting and overcoming them

Episode 34 : Part 1 - Bad habits - Fighting and overcoming them

Episode 33 - Part 3 : Family Enstrangement: Choosing to run and cutting your losses

Episode 33 - Part 2 : Family Enstrangement: Choosing to run and cutting your losses

Episode 33 - Part 1 : Family Enstrangement: Choosing to run and cutting your losses

Episode 31 - Part 5 : Life - surviving and struggling to survive

Episode 31 - Part 4 : Life - surviving and struggling to survive

Episode 31 - Part 3 : Life - surviving and struggling to survive

Episode 31 - Part 2 : Life, Surviving and Struggling to survive

Episode 31 - Part 1 : Life - surviving and struggling to survive

Episode 30 - Part 3: Being true to yourself and who you are

Episode 30 - Part 2: Being true to yourself and who you are

Episode 30 : Part 1 - Being true to yourself and who you are

Episode 29 : Part 5 - Finding yourself, a tale not just for movies

Episode 29 : Part 4 - Finding yourself, a tale not just for movies

Episode 29 : Part 3 - Finding yourself, a tale not just for movies

Episode 29 : Part 2 - Finding yourself, a tale not just for movies

Episode 29: Part 1 - Finding yourself, a tale not just for movies

Episode 28 - Loving Yourself: How can you love others without it?

Episode 27 - Part 2: Setting achievable goals: Not just bravado and motivation talk

Episode 27 - Part 1: Setting achievable goals: Not just bravado and motivation talk

Episode 24: Jealousy and Envy - Looks and sounds the same, but not the same

Episode 23 - Part 2 - Jealousy : Smothering love to death

Episode 23 - Part 1 - Jealousy : Smothering love to death

Episode 22 - Envy : Challenging contentment by comparison

Episode 21 - Trust and trusting people; a side story and warning

Episode 20 - Trust: Once burnt twice shy?

Episode 19 - Opinions: Everyone and their dog has one

Episode 18 - Part 2: 3 Ps in driving success: Patience, Perseverance, Persistence

Episode 18 - Part 1: 3 Ps in driving success: Patience, Perseverance, Persistence

Episode 17 - Gratitude: the 1st step towards spreading kindness

Episode 16: Dealing with hostility, keeping your head while everyone is losing theirs