Phoenix Wisdom: inspiring stories of transformation and triumph over suicidal ideation

My guest this week is Cheryl Stelte, a spiritual coach, master healer, speaker, best-selling author of two books and founder of the Azarias Energy Healing Certification Program. Cheryl specializes in guiding women who feel blocked and lack clarity, helping them pivot towards meaningful change. Her journey is a testament to resilience, healing, and the power of connection.

Your host is Janet Sandberg, a spiritual badass with over 35 years of metaphysical expertise. She’s a soul interpreter, reiki master teacher, divine channel, intuitive life coach, and author who helps you tap into your soul's wisdom in order to rebuild your life with meaning and purpose following major life transitions, loss, or suicidal ideation.

In this episode, Cheryl opens up about her darkest moments, starting with a suicide attempt at the age of 14. She shares the profound loneliness she felt, a feeling that persisted into her first marriage, where she faced emotional abuse and contemplated a second attempt. Cheryl's turning point came when she realized her children needed her, leading her to leave her husband and embark on a healing journey.

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In Crisis?

Canada:

Talk Suicide Canada call 1-833-456-4566 available 24/7. Between the hours of 4pm-midnight (Eastern time) you can text 45645

In Quebec call 1-866-277-3553. Contactez un intervenant par texto au 535353. Service offert 24/7 partout au Québec

If you are under 18, call Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868. They offer 24/7 text service. You don’t need a data plan, internet connection or an app to use it.

If you’re in imminent danger call 911 or go to Emergency.

USA:

Call or text 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988). The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Call 911 in life-threatening situations.

My guest this week is Erin Dominick, a resilient woman who has transformed her life from dark and tumultuous periods to hopeful and healing. Erin has worked in healthcare for 17 years and lives a serene life in the mountains of Colorado with her husband and their fabulous dog and enjoys the company of her two grown boys and four grandchildren.

Your host is Janet Sandberg, a spiritual badass with over 35 years of metaphysical expertise. She’s a soul interpreter, reiki master teacher, divine channel, intuitive life coach, and author who helps you tap into your soul's wisdom in order to rebuild your life with meaning and purpose following major life transitions, loss, or suicidal ideation.

In this episode, Erin bravely shares her harrowing experiences with suicidal ideation, beginning at the age of 15. She recounts a near-fatal suicide attempt just days before her 16th birthday and the subsequent journey through mandated therapy that did not provide the relief she needed. Despite a brief period of improvement, Erin found herself back in a deep pit of despair at 19, grappling with the responsibilities of motherhood and an abusive marriage.

Erin's story is one of incredible resilience and incremental change. She talks about the small, yet significant steps she took to rebuild her life. Erin's dedication to helping others led her to develop a pain management program that addresses both physical and emotional pain, recognizing the profound connection between the two.

Through her work in occupational therapy, Erin has touched countless lives, offering hope and practical solutions to those suffering from chronic pain and suicidal thoughts. Her story is a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, we have the choice to take small steps toward a better future.

Please subscribe to hear more and share with those who might need to hear these inspiring stories.

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In Crisis?

Canada:

Talk Suicide Canada call 1-833-456-4566 available 24/7. Between the hours of 4pm-midnight (Eastern time) you can text 45645

In Quebec call 1-866-277-3553. Contactez un intervenant par texto au 535353. Service offert 24/7 partout au Québec

If you are under 18, call Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868. They offer 24/7 text service. You don’t need a data plan, internet connection or an app to use it.

If you’re in imminent danger call 911 or go to Emergency.

USA:

Call or text 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988). The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Call 911 in life-threatening situations.

My guest this week is Bonnie Brindle, a therapist, transformational coach, and author who has turned her personal battles with anxiety and panic disorder into a mission to help others. Growing up in a psychologically unsafe family environment, Bonnie's life took a dark turn as she developed debilitating anxiety and agoraphobia. At her lowest point, she questioned whether life was worth living. However, her love for horses and the support of a few close friends became her lifeline, pulling her back from the brink.

Your host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janet Sandberg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a spiritual badass with over 35 years of metaphysical expertise. She’s a soul interpreter, reiki master teacher, divine channel, intuitive life coach, and author who helps you tap into your soul's wisdom in order to rebuild your life with meaning and purpose following major life transitions, loss, or suicidal ideation.

In this episode, Bonnie shares her journey from being trapped by anxiety to finding freedom and purpose. She discusses the impact of her family dynamics, the onset of her panic disorder in high school, and the crushing experience of having to withdraw from college. Bonnie opens up about the pivotal moments and strategies that helped her reclaim her life, including therapy, connecting with nature, and developing a unique therapeutic modality called wildlife imagery.

Bonnie also talks about her book, Cracking the Crazy Makers Code: Nine Simple Steps to Ease Your Anxiety, which offers practical steps and reflections to help others navigate their own struggles with anxiety and depression. Her story is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of finding what grounds us.

Resources:

EMDR Institute

EFT International

Please subscribe to hear more and share with those who might need to hear these inspiring stories.

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In Crisis? 

Canada:

Talk Suicide Canada call 1-833-456-4566 available 24/7. Between the hours of 4pm-midnight (Eastern time) you can text 45645

In Quebec call 1-866-277-3553. Contactez un intervenant par texto au 535353. Service offert 24/7 partout au Québec

If you are under 18, call Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868. They offer 24/7 text service. You don’t need a data plan, internet connection or an app to use it.

If you’re in imminent danger call 911 or go to Emergency.

USA:

Call or text 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988). The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Call 911 in life-threatening situations. 

My guest this week is Violet Detre, a Happiness Advocate, speaker, 2X best-selling author and Christian Life Coach.

Your host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janet Sandberg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a spiritual badass with over 35 years of metaphysical expertise. She’s a soul interpreter, reiki master teacher, divine channel, intuitive life coach, and author who helps you tap into your soul's wisdom in order to rebuild your life with meaning and purpose following major life transitions, loss, or suicidal ideation.

In this episode, Violet shares her darkest moments, including a near-fatal suicide attempt 13 years ago, and the healing journey that followed. From childhood molestation by her great uncle to the pressures of perfectionism and the struggle to find her identity post-graduation, Violet's story is a testament to the power of unconditional love and self-acceptance. She discusses the importance of joy and self-care, the transformative power of faith, and practical strategies for cultivating happiness.

Ingrid Fetell Lee - Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness

Carolyn Leaf - Switch On Your Brain: The Key to Peak Happiness, Thinking, and Health

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In Crisis? 

Canada:

Talk Suicide Canada call 1-833-456-4566 available 24/7. Between the hours of 4pm-midnight (Eastern time) you can text 45645

In Quebec call 1-866-277-3553. Contactez un intervenant par texto au 535353. Service offert 24/7 partout au Québec

If you are under 18, call Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868. They offer 24/7 text service. You don’t need a data plan, internet connection or an app to use it.

If you’re in imminent danger call 911 or go to Emergency.

USA:

Call or text 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988). The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Call 911 in life-threatening situations. 

My guest this week is Christopher Jones, who is in the process of building up his dreams of both non-profit and for-profit businesses that he has been working on for over a decade. He's also been working on himself to prepare himself to be ready. He enjoys helping others and hopes to make that his life's work. Christopher divides his time between the US and the Philippines.

Your host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janet Sandberg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a spiritual badass with over 35 years of metaphysical expertise. She’s a soul interpreter, reiki master teacher, divine channel, intuitive life coach, and author who helps you tap into your soul's wisdom in order to rebuild your life with meaning and purpose following major life transitions, loss, or suicidal ideation.

Janet started this podcast after a 23-year-old family friend ended her own life in 2022 and after having survived many years of darkness and despair herself. On the podcast, we openly talk about suicidal ideation so that those who are experiencing it will feel less alone. Janet shares inspiring stories from those of us who have made it out the other side and are now thriving so that listeners will know that it gets better.

As a mental health advocate, Janet also volunteers as a Crisis Counsellor at the Crisis Text Line, helping people in crisis move from a hot moment to a cool calm.

Please subscribe to hear more and share with those who might need to hear these inspiring stories.

In Crisis? 

Canada:

Talk Suicide Canada call 1-833-456-4566 available 24/7. Between the hours of 4pm-midnight (Eastern time) you can text 45645

In Quebec call 1-866-277-3553. Contactez un intervenant par texto au 535353. Service offert 24/7 partout au Québec

If you are under 18, call Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868. They offer 24/7 text service. You don’t need a data plan, internet connection or an app to use it.

If you’re in imminent danger call 911 or go to Emergency.

USA:

Call or text 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988). The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Call 911 in life-threatening situations. 

My guest is Cathy Gagliardi. After the suicide of a friend's son, she became an author of children's books. This also helped her reclaim her own life. She also developed the Bellyflies Method, which helps parents communicate with their neurodivergent children and relieve the pressure of devastating emotions.

Your host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janet Sandberg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a spiritual badass with over 35 years of metaphysical expertise. She’s a soul interpreter, reiki master teacher, divine channel, intuitive life coach, and author who helps you tap into your soul's wisdom in order to rebuild your life with meaning and purpose following major life transitions, loss, or suicidal ideation.

Janet started this podcast after a 23-year-old family friend ended her own life in 2022 and after having survived many years of darkness and despair herself. On the podcast, we openly talk about suicidal ideation so that those who are experiencing it will feel less alone. Janet shares inspiring stories from those of us who have made it out the other side and are now thriving so that listeners will know that it gets better.

As a mental health advocate, Janet also volunteers as a Crisis Counsellor at the Crisis Text Line, helping people in crisis move from a hot moment to a cool calm.

Please subscribe to hear more and share with those who might need to hear these inspiring stories.

In Crisis? 

Canada:

Talk Suicide Canada call 1-833-456-4566 available 24/7. Between the hours of 4pm-midnight (Eastern time) you can text 45645

In Quebec call 1-866-277-3553. Contactez un intervenant par texto au 535353. Service offert 24/7 partout au Québec

If you are under 18, call Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868. They offer 24/7 text service. You don’t need a data plan, internet connection or an app to use it.

If you’re in imminent danger call 911 or go to Emergency.

USA:

Call or text 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988). The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Call 911 in life-threatening situations. 

My guest this week is Gordon Campbell, a multi creative content creator who recently published a book on mental illness and is quirky in a podcast of his own.

Your host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janet Sandberg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a Doc Marten wearing spiritual badass with over 35 years of metaphysical expertise. She’s a soul interpreter, reiki master teacher, divine channel, intuitive life coach, and author who helps you tap into your soul's wisdom in order to rebuild your life with meaning and purpose following major life transitions, loss, or suicidal ideation.

Janet started this podcast after a 23-year-old family friend ended her own life in 2022 and after having survived many years of darkness and despair herself. On the podcast, we openly talk about suicidal ideation so that those who are experiencing it will feel less alone. Janet shares inspiring stories from those of us who have made it out the other side and are now thriving so that listeners will know that it gets better.

Janet also volunteers as a Crisis Counsellor at the Crisis Text Line, helping people in crisis move from a hot moment to a cool calm.

Please subscribe to hear more and share with those who might need to hear these inspiring stories.

In Crisis? 

Canada:

Talk Suicide Canada call 1-833-456-4566 available 24/7. Between the hours of 4pm-midnight (Eastern time) you can text 45645

In Quebec call 1-866-277-3553. Contactez un intervenant par texto au 535353. Service offert 24/7 partout au Québec

If you are under 18, call Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868. They offer 24/7 text service. You don’t need a data plan, internet connection or an app to use it.

If you’re in imminent danger call 911 or go to Emergency.

USA:

Call or text 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988). The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Call 911 in life-threatening situations. 

This week's guest is Stacey Brown, an intuitive healer and spiritual coach and mentor. She attempted to take her own life twice - once as a teen and once as an adult. Then her son attempted the same thing five years ago and almost succeeded. Now they are both devoted to helping others heal. Stacey has written a book about her healing journey called Journey to Soul Center: Discovering the Gift of Surrender.

Your host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janet Sandberg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a Doc Marten wearing spiritual badass with over 35 years of metaphysical expertise. She’s a soul interpreter, reiki master teacher, divine channel, intuitive life coach, and author who helps you tap into your soul's wisdom in order to rebuild your life with meaning and purpose following major life transitions, loss, or suicidal ideation.

Janet started this podcast after a 23-year-old family friend ended her own life in 2022 and after having survived many years of darkness and despair herself. On the podcast, we openly talk about suicidal ideation so that those who are experiencing it will feel less alone. Janet shares inspiring stories from those of us who have made it out the other side and are now thriving so that listeners will know that it gets better.

Janet also volunteers as a Crisis Counsellor at the Crisis Text Line, helping people in crisis move from a hot moment to a cool calm.

Please subscribe to hear more and share with those who might need to hear these inspiring stories.

In Crisis? 

Canada:

Talk Suicide Canada call 1-833-456-4566 available 24/7. Between the hours of 4pm-midnight (Eastern time) you can text 45645

In Quebec call 1-866-277-3553. Contactez un intervenant par texto au 535353. Service offert 24/7 partout au Québec

If you are under 18, call Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868. They offer 24/7 text service. You don’t need a data plan, internet connection or an app to use it.

If you’re in imminent danger call 911 or go to Emergency.

USA:

Call or text 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988). The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Call 911 in life-threatening situations. 

My guest this week is ⁠Mike Martin⁠, a wilderness meditation guide. Mike's journey from the depths of despair to finding solace and purpose in nature is nothing short of inspiring. After his second divorce left him homeless and battling severe depression and anxiety, a chance encounter with a podcast episode featuring stoic author Ryan Holiday changed his perspective. This pivotal moment led Mike to discover the healing power of meditation and the outdoors.

Mike shares how he transformed his life by embracing meditation. He emphasizes the importance of finding peace and clarity in nature, challenging the stereotypical image of meditation. Mike's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the profound impact of finding a new purpose.

This week's guest is, a wilderness guide who has traveled the red road of healing and applies the lessons he learned along way to help others connection themselves through nature.

Janet started this podcast after a 23-year-old family friend ended her own life in 2022 and after having survived many years of darkness and despair herself. On the podcast, we openly talk about suicidal ideation so that those who are experiencing it will feel less alone. Janet shares inspiring stories from those of us who have made it out the other side and are now thriving so that listeners will know that it gets better.

Janet also volunteers as a Crisis Counsellor at the Crisis Text Line, helping people in crisis move from a hot moment to a cool calm.

Please subscribe to hear more and share with those who might need to hear these inspiring stories.

In Crisis? 

Canada:

Talk Suicide Canada call 1-833-456-4566 available 24/7. Between the hours of 4pm-midnight (Eastern time) you can text 45645

In Quebec call 1-866-277-3553. Contactez un intervenant par texto au 535353. Service offert 24/7 partout au Québec

If you are under 18, call Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868. They offer 24/7 text service. You don’t need a data plan, internet connection or an app to use it.

If you’re in imminent danger call 911 or go to Emergency.

USA:

Call or text 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988). The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Call 911 in life-threatening situations. 

Welcome to Season - and Year - 2 of the podcast! Thank you so much for being here.

This week's guest is Parrish Wilson, a Writing Therapist, who brings together over twenty years of experience working and writing in the field of mental health including a Masters in Counselling and Spirituality, and a Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing. Her research and work has focused on therapeutic writing as a tool for processing trauma and emotional distress. She's also experienced mental health issues throughout her life and is mom to two spectrum kids with chronic illnesses.

You can find her here:

Useful Links:

Rapid Transformational Therapy
https://rtt.com

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/pmdd/what-is-pmdd

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/polycystic-ovary-syndrome

Janet started this podcast after a 23-year-old family friend ended her own life in 2022 and after having survived many years of darkness and despair herself. On the podcast, we openly talk about suicidal ideation so that those who are experiencing it will feel less alone. Janet shares inspiring stories from those of us who have made it out the other side and are now thriving so that listeners will know that it gets better.

Janet also volunteers as a Crisis Counsellor at the Crisis Text Line, helping people in crisis move from a hot moment to a cool calm.

Please subscribe to hear more and share with those who might need to hear these inspiring stories.

In Crisis? 

Canada:

Talk Suicide Canada call 1-833-456-4566 available 24/7. Between the hours of 4pm-midnight (Eastern time) you can text 45645

In Quebec call 1-866-277-3553. Contactez un intervenant par texto au 535353. Service offert 24/7 partout au Québec

If you are under 18, call Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868. They offer 24/7 text service. You don’t need a data plan, internet connection or an app to use it.

If you’re in imminent danger call 911 or go to Emergency.

USA:

Call or text 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988). The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Call 911 in life-threatening situations.