In the first episode of this week, Coach Benson Fox, a young Jewish coach with wisdom far beyond his age! 

I am so proud of this young man and his insights.

He talks candidly about the who, the why, and the what of suicide victims. 

A former suicide text line volunteer, he talks about his personal experience doing this, and paints a picture of how: 

Hopelessness + Emotional pain = Suicide!

Find out the one thing he suggests actively suicidal victims can do to help get them out of the mindset right away...

Also, find out the  4 things he says suicide hotline volunteers focus on for each call they make.

And also find out why he agrees that hospitalization is NOT always the answer.

Quotables

"... if you could just get them to go to sleep..."

"...ensure there is a psychologist..."

"Safety planning must include someone who will give them hope"

Where to Find

www.coachbensonfox.com

On Facebook and IG: @coachbensonfox

Kindly leave me a review if this episode helps you any.

Dr. L

It is with a heavy heart that I write this knowing full well that at this very moment, the United States Congress is voting to impeach a president that has caused so much pain and trauma to people that look like me, to people from countries like mine, to people that have children like mine.

I am simply sharing how and why we need to practice self-care in the current uncertain political, financial, racial, and socioeconomic landscape. 

There are so much anxiety and vicarious trauma going around.

So much suffering and so much pain and anguish in our world today.

What are you doing to stay afloat? What are you doing to not sink?

If you are like me, you have a brand new resolution and are fighting to keep it.

Listen to this episode and tell me your thoughts...

I also mention my upcoming free class on parenting an LGBTQ+ kid, as well as my coaching of physicians who are overwhelmed and stressed out.

Let me know your thoughts on these, and stay tuned for my class.

Dr. L

Our first guest this week tells such a powerful story of survival! She talks about trauma from a tender age, and generational trauma and pain and suffering and substance abuse, and maternal domestic abuse and parental separation, and sexual abuse by a family member, and absent parent and abuse by her own spouse! How many points are those on the ACEs scale?

She is a certified domestic violence counselor who is out on a mission to help others, but who first had to reconcile with all the hurt that was inflicted upon her as a child!

Find out what happened that made me call a hard STOP to the interview!

Quotables:

"My mom and dad would fight all the time"

"I felt hopeless because I was so small"

"I felt so worthless"

"I started smoking and drinking to numb the pain"

"Suicide is usually very subtle"

Where to find:

YouTube: GloryBe2THEMOSTHIGH Forever

Email: [email protected]

PS: Our book is off to a great start!

If you are reading this and are on social media.

Kindly use the hashtag #thewarriorwomenproject to find us and stay tuned for updates on the book!

Ciao!

Dr. Lulu

In this very first episode of Suicide Pages for the Year 2021, we are continuing with what I am dubbing our "trauma series". We have been interviewing social workers, therapists, and the likes in the past several episodes, and so is this one.

Today, Stephanie, our guest talks about the effects of a parent AND a sibling suicide. What that is like. Who these people are. What their lives were like. She also sheds much-needed light on the "Life of a Suicide-Loss Survivor". 

Find out how she has somehow found a way to turn her pain and sorrow into a passion to help others. What did she do, and more importantly, how is she doing it? What were her own struggles if any with suicidal behavior? And how is her family currently dealing with all that hurt?

Quotables:

"I was always talked around"

"Find a safe space...whatever that looks like"

"I really love solitude"

Where to find:

In Missouri, and online @ www.SpectrumofHealingllc.com

On IG; @mohealing2020

We are off to a great start this year.!

After a year like 2020 with so much loss and sadness, here is hoping for a fantastic new year for all listeners!

Dr. L

This is an ultrashort episode where I am simply celebrating a fantastic end of the year of a very weird year!

2020 has been that kind of year, what with a new strain of Covid?? I didn't even mention it!

I am simply celebrating life. I smiled throughout the recording!

Hope you enjoy it.

I talk about my new found treatment for my body aches and how my fibromyalgia pains have completely disappeared!

Yes!

Find out how.

Also touched on my 3As and my 3Rs and of course, my new Anthology featuring immigrant women.

Know any that wants to share their story?

Send them my way!

Otherwise, kindly listen to my brand new TEDx talk and spread the word!

We just crossed over 1K views in under 2 weeks!

Yay!!!

Aaight, al see you all next week, oops, I mean, next year!

Ciao Bella!

Dr. L

Gelisa Lewis thought she had it all. After enduring sexual abuse as a child, she thought trauma was behind her.

She thought having a child would close the loop on what was otherwise an extraordinary life.

But she was wrong.

She was also wrong about thinking child-loss was the worst thing that could happen to her.

Listen to find out what other surprises life had for her, but more importantly, what she has done to plant her feet firmly on the ground and even give back through a non-profit.

And find out why "a heart of gold" is the phrase that I choose to describe her today.

Quotables:

"The therapists I had were terrible"

"I blame the therapist in me"

"...my life was in reset"

Words of advice: 

"You must make decisions that make you happy"

Where to find:

Facebook: Gelisa Lewis

IG: @Naturalbeauty_lis

Webby: kamillescabinet.org

Our Second Episode for this week takes a peek at suicide grief in one Black family's life. 

Samantha has so bravely shared her family's story of trying to deal with multiple counts of grief in a very short time.

With a year like the one we have had, it is hard to imagine that one family could be dealt with so much grief and death in addition.

However, as a Licensed Practical Counselor, Samantha shares how she is dealing with it in an unmatched vulnerability I have seen in my days of podcasting. 

This episode also sheds a tiny light on "the immigrant's story".  

Many times we are unaware of the very hard road immigrants travel, and what it takes to face a day as a Black person in America.

Find out how she and her family are truly handling it all, and what she said that literally left me speechless!

Quotables:

"Pain is not shameful"

"I continue to work on it, and not judge myself for it"

Where to Find Her:

IG: @Iamsamantha.a

Webby: www.movingbeyondyou.org

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a very safe, happy, and memorable holidays!

**CALL FOR AUTHORS!

I am publishing an anthology for immigrant women!

If you or someone you know is an immigrant and would like to share their story, kindly email me @ [email protected]

Ciao!

Dr. L

My first guest this week was such a hoot!

Coach Lolita Walker and I hit it off right off the bat!

She is as energetic and charismatic and witty as I am, and we probably said the word "yaaaaaassssss" fifty-eleven times!

She shares about how she felt unheard and unseen and as not adding value at various stages of her life, but she is happy to reflect on the constant affirmations she received from her parents as a child and credits that to her resilience today. 

She also shares how she was exposed to a suicidal friend in the not so distant past, and how she has essentially learned to hold space for people in need.

Find out what she does now that has truly aligned her with her purpose, and what she said that literally made me hush for the first time in my podcast life...

Quotables:

"Believe in your strengths..." 

Book: (Amazon)

The Intersection Of You and Change

Webby: www.lolitawalker.com

Email: [email protected]

Stuck?

People like my guest Lolita and I are coaches. 

We help you literally get unstuck!

Stuck? are wondering what coaching is all about, give us a try.

Check her out or check me out www.calendly.com/drlulu

MY TEDx TALK IS OUT! YAAAASSSSS!!!

Check it out! 

My dream come true! 

Yaaaassss!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NfxItBPd1I&fbclid=IwAR10OZCBDGuE6JerPZsUh2JM1hcg4uPq0BuF7F_tmoik-dBw62RzDJ4lYP4&ab_channel=TEDxTalks

Now, share, leave a comment, and let me know what you think!

Dr. L

Dr. Madhuri is an infectious disease physician who literally won my heart with her youth and her vision.

This episode deals with something I experienced myself. Burnout!

Like me, she was also suicidal and one day, she found herself on a road, in a car, and...

Find out what she did that is sooooo cool for other residents.

Qoutables:

"I was scared to get help because I wanted to be the best doctor"

"I was kind of in a daze all day"

"I started doing things that are pleasurable to me"

Where to find her:

@madhuri99 on IG, and [email protected]

Do you have a story about trauma?

 Would you like to be a guest on my podcast?

Simply send an email to [email protected] or go to calendly.com/drlulu

Dr. L

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Visit www.tribaleyesshop.com, mention DRLULUTRIBE for a 20% off discount or $100 off your first $500 purchase. 

Tell them you first heard about it on this podcast, or Dr. Lulu sent you!

After her own suicide attempt, this week's guest found her calling.

She decided to make the necessary changes to begin her healing and helping journey.

A 15-yr veteran Licenced Practical Counselor, Chantel shares about her own trials and survival of "overwhelmness".

Find out what she did and why. 

Quotables:

"It's not you if your environment is not enriching you, change jobs"

"We all have light in us, we all have greatness"

"Trust the process"

"Be comfortable reaching out and asking for help"

Where to find her:

Shaping Minds Therapeutic Services in Delaware, USA: ShapingMindsTherapy.com.

Podcast: Gems To Shape The Mind

WHAT'S UP DOC?