The Axios Collective

The only thing separating you from the comfort of your own home to living in poverty is one... bad... day. It's humbling to think about. Today, we'll explore behind the scenes of our homeless and domestic violence populations and the issues the face from the eyes of someone who works directly with these folks. Between juggling clients in her homeless outreach programs, obtaining her LPC (licensed professional counselor), and managing her counseling clients she sees after hours, our guest Megan has been a busy woman over the past few years. I found time to sit down and talk to our guest  about the common misconceptions of homeless people and victims of domestic violence, and what systems are in place to help these folks out. Social Work and Counseling is daunting... and a service that, in my opinion, is often taken for granted by those who are not affected by cases of homelessness or DV. In this episode, we hope to shed a little light on the troubles these people, and the clients they serve, face every day. 

Control, addiction, conflict... these plagues of the mind have affected almost every single person you know. It's very easy to label addicts as lesser than ourselves, but what if you actually met one of those addicts? What if you got to hear their story? Today we're talking to Liam, a bad ass aircraft mechanic, solid dude, wisest man I know, and a kind soul.... and a former destructive alcoholic. Listen to his story of finding his purpose in life, conquering his demons, and inspiring others to do the same. You won't want to miss this one, folks... 

Katy is a remarkable woman. After surviving a trauma bond from her violent, abusive husband, which lead to her discovering she had a brain tumor, she defied the odds by leaving, getting an education, and crafting a career in aerospace all while being a mom.

If you or someone you know is in a trauma bond... reach out to www.thehotline.org or call 1-800-799-SAFE for more information.

Follow Linnie as she gets rid of all her material possessions, talks about how she almost nearly missed meeting the woman she loved, and understanding that life is the most meaningful when shared with those around you. Stay tuned for the Hotwash with Liam, coming soon!

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JP Patterson is many things: a father, a husband, an engineer, a fabricator, an off-road racer, a leader... Oh, and LEGALLY BLIND. JP has a rare genetic disorder called Retinitis Pigmentosa, which is slowly taking his vision away. Listen to JP's journey on finding ways to live with this disease by any means necessary (including SHOTS TO HIS EYES) and still pursue his dreams with relentless determination and technology. From Baja racing to fabrication to coding, JP doesn't let RP slow him down. Check out JP's blog at jpdoes.dev or follow him on Instagram at BlindGuyDoesShit

Welcome to our first HOTWASH where I bring you interviews with everyday people in their everyday environments. Mandy is a photographer and mental health advocate. Listen in on our candid conversation as we talk about vulnerability, mom guilt, depression, suicide, grief, parenthood, and more! You can find more about Mandy's work by following her on Instagram @auntdeephotography 

Linnie, a recovering Corporate Climber and Achievement Addict, had everything until, that is, heart break sent her into a tailspin. After faced with heart break, and unsure of where to go or what to do with her life, she embarks on a quest to heal, go on adventures, and do fun shit in the process. Episode 1 covers the blogs from 500 Days to Freedom: "It Started With A Heart Break," "RV Living," and "The Plan." Listen as Linnie grasps at straws to figure out where she's going in life post-break up.

Music tracks (in order of appearance):

BØRNS "Electric Love"

88rising & NIKI "La La Lost You"