Qualified - Lessons in Loss

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What if I told you that you could transform your mental health through the power of daily text messages? Join me for a powerful conversation with my guest, Johnny Crowder, a suicide and abuse survivor who has turned his pain into purpose by creating Cope Notes, a text-based mental health platform that's now supporting users in nearly 100 countries across the globe.

Johnny shares his journey through depression and the impact of growing up in an abusive home, revealing how music and art provided an emotional outlet he desperately needed. We also explore the crucial role of asking for help in reducing recovery time and how Johnny's faith in God, combined with the support of his church community, helped him find hope, healing, and the motivation to help others.

Don't miss this inspiring episode as we dive deep into Johnny's story and the mission behind Cope Notes. Together, we reflect on the importance of empathy and understanding in supporting those struggling with mental health challenges and challenge you to take action, making a positive difference in your own life and the lives of others.

https://copenotes.com/
https://johnnycrowder.com/

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While in the hospital giving birth to her son, Veronica received the news that her sister had just passed away.    Listen in to hear the story of how this woman of faith chose to react to her circumstances and how she turned her misery into a ministry that is helping others overcome adversity and loss.

#miscarriage #multiplelosses #faith #loss #grief

https://speakerhub.com/speaker/veronica-williams

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Following the death of her dear friend, Marnie was surprised at the impact her grief would have on her physical health.   Later, her father's sudden death also hit her hard emotionally and physically, but it didn't take her long to realize the spiritual 9-1-1 call she needed to make that she still relies on to this day.

Listen in as Marnie shares an uplifting and positive message of faith and hope in the midst of loss!

https://www.marnie.com/

#suddenloss #marnieswedberg #grief #impactofgrief

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When Darryl first learned that his son Chase had a drug habit, he panicked.  He didn't know how to respond to his son's behavioral changes, so he turned to an intervention team.  Chase was admitted to a treatment facility, seemed to be doing better, but eventually relapsed.

Listen in as Darryl openly shares the parenting mistakes he made and the lessons he learned about the proper role of a parent with an addicted child.

https://www.darrylrodgers.com/

https://www.griefshare.org/
#addictedchild #parentinganaddict 

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On the 10 year anniversary of my son Sean's passing, I share the lessons I learned from the most devastating experience of my life.

#lossofmyson #lessonsinloss #gratitude 

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At the age of 18, Beth's son Mitchell passed away from an undiagnosed illness.  For the last five years of his life, she did everything in her power to help him return to health, only to realize it was out of her control.    Listen in as Beth shares the incredible lessons she learned about coming to a point of complete surrender and discovering an even deeper relationship with God.

#surrender #relinquishingcontrol #mitchellthorpfoundation

https://www.mitchellthorp.org/

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Following the death of his 16-year-old son and only child, Ron did everything he could to avoid facing the reality of his loss.  Then one day, he was hit by a wave of emotions  that he allowed himself to feel and as a result, the healing process began.

Listen in as Ron shares how he used his experience to write seven books, including the best-seller "Sometimes I Cry in the Shower."

https://rglennkelly.com

#bereaveddad #sometimesicryintheshower #fathersgrief #lossofanonlychild

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Working as an engineer at Hewlett Packard for many years, John was valued and compensated for his left brain skills.  When his wife Pam died at 62, he experienced emotions he had never felt before and began to embrace empathy and compassion for other hurting people.    Listen in as John explains his right brain awakening and other valuable lessons learned following his wife's passing.

#empath #grief #rightbrainawakening

to purchase John's book:
https://smile.amazon.com/Right-Brain-Awakening-Heartbroken-Engineer/dp/1955711208/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1COTMIIIEJVOL&keywords=john+lodal&qid=1676601355&sprefix=%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1

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When her disabled son passed away at the age of 18, Juli knew she had to use her experience to help other people.  She started a blog to share the lessons she learned and also to connect with other parents that have been through what she calls Life Unexpected. Listen in as Juli shares the challenges, joys and deep insights she realized by raising and caring for her son Robert.

https://inourarms.blog/
https://www.facebook.com/InOurArmsBlog
https://superbowlofgolf.com/san-antonio/

#lifeunexpected #inclusion #advocacy #disabledchild

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When her daughter passed away suddenly from a pulmonary embolism,  Carole knew everything would change in her life from that day forward.   Listen in as this bereaved mom shares her story of deep grief, physical adversity and  emotional pain that ultimately brought her to a place of new faith and a hunger for God like never before.

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thirty-carole-j-sluski/1142918942
https://www.amazon.com/Thirty-Mothers-Spiritual-Journey-Losing/dp/B0BQ9JB1QY

#eternalperspective #hungerforGod #lossofmydaughter #bloodclot