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

This week's guest is Elana Davidson, the author of the book “finding your own happy” that shares her lived experience of coming out of decades of struggles with often suicidal-levels of depression. She specializes in helping empathic and sensitive folks put an end to emotional exhaustion, drain and overwhelm, heal their past pain and trauma and reclaim their confidence so that they can experience true peace and happiness and navigate through the world with ease.

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 Simon Rinne, a loving husband and father of two, mental health advocate and social worker. He is also the Founder of Mindful Men, a therapy practice that is dedicated to supporting men with mental illness and disability. Simon’s passion for mental health comes from living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Depression, Anxiety, Burnout throughout the last 30 years. Simon shares his story of turning his mindset from survivor to thriver, and how this influences his personal and professional interests.

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.

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 Gina Cavalier, a Book Author and Illustrator, Inspirational Speaker, Spiritual Seeker, Intuitive Healer, and Founder and Host of The Liberated Healer Podcast™, which is a wellness brand that culls various health and healing resources and content to share with those who have chosen to take personal charge of their mind, body, and soul so they can live their best life. Cavalier is also a media veteran, former entertainment studio executive, and technology enthusiast. Her star-studded resume includes content related to more than three hundred titles and the execution of worldwide products such as Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Constantine, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, King Kong, and more.

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.

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.  

My guest this week is Shawn White. Boasting over a decade of entrepreneurial experience, he is a multifaceted professional who wears many hats in the world of personal and professional development. As a seasoned speaker, coach, and hypnotherapist, he has honed his skills to empower individuals to unlock their full potential. Shawn is also an accomplished author, sharing his insights and wisdom through his written works. Additionally, he's a prominent figure in the media landscape, serving as a radio and television personality on The Small Business Network, where he engages with audiences on a wide range of topics related to business and life.

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.

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 Jeff Higgins. He grew up in the Cincinnati

In 2002 Jeff boot strapped his own company and it has been a twenty-year overnight success story. 

Living a life filled with purpose seems to have always been a part of Jeff’s DNA.  Together with Shelly they have invested over twenty years supporting and running youth programs.

In 2016 Jeff summited Mount Rainier and in the process raised over $25,000.00 to build a school for special needs children in rural Guatemala.  Jeff and Shelly try to employ a motto they have: “If you are going to do something big, attach it to something bigger.”  That is why the purpose statement for their company is “Serve People”.

Today Jeff enjoys talking to audiences about his experiences in an effort to help people lead better, more fulfilling lives.

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 channel, coach, energy master, 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.

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

Our guest host this week is Janet's husband, Lincoln Simoni. They have known each other for 14 years and have been married for 2.5 years. He's supported and encouraged her through some of her darkest days and this is his first time on a podcast!

Let me know if you'd like to hear more episodes like this one.

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.

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor at the Crisis Text Line

Call 911 in life-threatening situations.  

My guest this week is Tammi Morrison, a wife, mother and grandma. She is a TV/radio personality, spiritual teacher/mentor, intuitive channel/seer, psychic medium, transformational speaker, author of 3 published books and creator of spiritual products including reiki energy jewelry and healing bath soaks with more to come.

Her mission on the planet is to inspires a deep understanding of one's spiritual essence, facilitating personal growth and empowerment in alignment with the individual's unique spiritual path.

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 channel, coach, energy master, 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.

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.  

My guest this week is Kaleigh Peery, though most people know her as KeeKee or Gypsy. She is a loving angel mother of three, a soulful lifelong artist, a passionate mental health advocate, an extremely proud aunt, and a determined small business owner of GYPSYDAZE - (art from the heart).

She says, "I won't pretend that things have been easy for me. It has taken an immense amount of pain, self-reflection, and resilience to become the strong, intelligent woman I am today. I refuse to let my trauma define me though  and I will not allow my legacy to be a sad story of struggle and loneliness. As a volunteer and board member for my local NAMI branch (National Alliance on Mental Illness), I am able to share my story and be a part of the change I want to see in the world. My goal is to help others gain new perspectives so they feel less alone and more empower . I want others to know that they can be their own hero and it is possible to turn our pain into our super power but  also understand it’s more than okay to not be okay sometimes."

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 channel, coach, energy master, 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.

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.  

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This week's guest is Becky Ogden, who says, "the hardest

Much has been released, and I am leaning into four things now:

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 channel, coach, energy master, 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.

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.