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

This week, our guest is Elizabeth Miles, an expert at authenticity in business, as well as an author, transformational life and business coach, and podcast host. She teaches others to dance through and with fear, overcoming obstacles and challenges to help them transform their lives. After spending nearly 20 years in an abusive and toxic relationship, she finally discovered the power to pivot, and shares this story in her books and on The Power to Pivot Podcast, where she discusses the power of choice. Her books include: This Is Where You Pivot: The Shift from Fear to Freedom, The Journey to Healing: Love, Yourself, and Connect You: A Guide to Your Authentic Life

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 Mark Coope, a 63 year old father of 3 and grandfather of 3. He owns his own business repairing HP DesignJets and runs a martial arts club where he is also an instructor.

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. 

Alma is a stroke survivor who suffered a massive stroke two years ago, but still empowers and inspires others from her hospital bed.

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 Toni LaShaun Wortherly, a dynamic singer-songwriter, accomplished author, engaging speaker, and dedicated educator. Through her original music, compelling writing, and inspirational speaking engagements, she embodies the richness of this connection, spreading hope and encouragement. Toni is particularly passionate about engaging with girls and women on topics such as mental health and wellness, navigating the journey of singleness, and redefining life after divorce.

Your host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janet Sandberg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a former gothic punk girl with a dragon tattoo who is now a Doc Marten wearing spiritual badass. She’s a 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 Tena Taylor, a multilingual published author, speaker and coach. Despite facing debt, medical conditions, discouragement, clinical depression and neurospiciness, as well as not being a native English speaker, Tena had an epiphany that aligning her spiritual energy with her business strategy would lead to an extraordinary transformation, resulting in an international location-independent business driven by pleasure, boundless freedom, expanding abundance and soul-aligned clients.

Your host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janet Sandberg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a former gothic punk girl with a dragon tattoo who is now a Doc Marten wearing spiritual badass. She’s a reiki master teacher, divine channel, intuitive life coach, and author who helps people find their soul's purpose and use it to build a life of fulfillment, happiness, love, and success.

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

Our guest this week is Tammy Vincent, a wife, mother of three, and the adult child of two alcoholic parents. She spent the first 26 years of her life in chaos, dysfunction and depression. It is now so much better!

Your host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janet Sandberg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a former gothic punk girl with a dragon tattoo who is now a Doc Marten wearing spiritual badass. She’s a reiki master teacher, divine channel, intuitive life coach, and author who helps people find their soul's purpose and use it to build a life of fulfillment, happiness, love, and success.

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

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. 

Kadin McElwain is an autistic college student, writer, and activist. Throughout his life, he's been told that he wouldn't amount to anything because he had autism. But time and time again, he was able to prove the naysayers wrong. Now he's on a mission to help those with autism get the treatment they deserve and to bring more attention to autism.

This episode is not directly related to suicidal ideation but the lessons that Kadin has learned on his journey are applicable to many struggles. Kadin's bravery, determination, and resilience are an inspiration to us all.

Your host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janet Sandberg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a former gothic punk girl with a dragon tattoo who is now a Doc Marten wearing spiritual badass. She’s a reiki master teacher, divine channel, intuitive life coach, and author who helps people find their soul's purpose and use it to build a life of fulfillment, happiness, love, and success.

After a 23-year-old family friend ended her own life in 2022 and after having survived many years of darkness and despair herself, Janet started this podcast to talk about the darkness so that if you're in it, you'll feel less alone. She wants to let you know that it gets better by sharing inspiring stories from those of us who have made it out the other side and are now thriving.

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 Heather Warren who is an inner life coach, published writer and spiritual teacher. She loves helping women who have gone through sweet hell (yet still believe in love). She has lived in Jamaica, Mexico, Toronto and Calgary, giving her eclectic experiences and insights into culture, biases and social justice.

Your host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janet Sandberg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a former gothic punk girl with a dragon tattoo who is now a Doc Marten wearing spiritual badass. She’s a reiki master teacher, divine channel, intuitive life coach, and author who helps people find their soul's purpose and use it to build a life of fulfillment, happiness, love, and success.

After a 23-year-old family friend ended her own life in 2022 and after having survived many years of darkness and despair herself, Janet started this podcast to talk about the darkness so that if you're in it, you'll feel less alone. She wants to let you know that it gets better by sharing inspiring stories from those of us who have made it out the other side and are now thriving.

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 Justin Shaw, an author, thought leader, and Sourcerer passionate about empowering people to reclaim their self-worth and manifest their highest potential. Sourcery 101: 13 Rungs to a Higher Elevation in Consciousness, his new book, provides an actionable step-by-step plan for emotional alchemy, by raising your consciousness and creating a joyful, meaningful life.
Following a long battle with substance abuse and anxiety disorders, Justin experienced firsthand the healing and redeeming power of Source energy when summoned by clear intention, faith, and commitment to healing. A rebel at heart, Justin L. Shaw challenges the status quo and empowers people, especially the younger generation, to awaken to and live their truth.

Your host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janet Sandberg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a former gothic punk girl with a dragon tattoo who is now a Doc Marten wearing spiritual badass. She’s an intuitive master, divine channel, personal coach, and author who helps people find their soul's purpose and use it to build a life of fulfillment, happiness, love, and success.

After a 23-year-old family friend ended her own life in 2022 and after having survived many years of darkness and despair herself, Janet started this podcast to talk about the darkness so that if you're in it, you'll feel less alone. She wants to let you know that it gets better by sharing inspiring stories from those of us who have made it out the other side and are now thriving.

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 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 JP Marsh, a 41-year-old, Single, Girl Dad to a 9-year-old. He is in a healthy co-parenting relationship and lives a very simple, peaceful life.

We heard from JP about his life experiences, including his struggles with alcoholism, trauma, and depression. He emphasized the importance of personal development, co-parenting, and understanding human psychology in creating his life of peace and simplicity.

The books he cited were

Your host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janet Sandberg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a former gothic punk girl with a dragon tattoo who is now a Doc Marten wearing spiritual badass. She’s an intuitive master, divine channel, personal coach, and author who helps people find their soul's purpose and use it to build a life of fulfillment, happiness, love, and success.

After a 23-year-old family friend ended her own life in 2022 and after having survived many years of darkness and despair herself, Janet started this podcast to talk about the darkness so that if you're in it, you'll feel less alone. She wants to let you know that it gets better by sharing inspiring stories from those of us who have made it out the other side and are now thriving.

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 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.