The Be Ruthless Show

It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week, and I hosted a 5k walk in Fort Collins yesterday to raise awareness. I met the most amazing people.

We talked about living with someone who isn’t willing to accept their mental illness, and the toll that takes on their loved ones.

And we’ve all been there - with a physical illness or injury we haven’t wanted to admit! I refused to admit I was sick as a kid and begged to go to school (my brother still laughs about that part!) I got sick in the car and ended up back at home 😂

On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss The Bad Patient Syndrome in depth. I discuss how it impacts the individual in question and makes their life harder than it already is. And I discuss what friends and loved ones can do when dealing with people denying or resisting.

Reach out with any questions, anytime: [email protected]

Join the virtual walk for Whole Lotta Love: The James Lincoln Ruth Foundation here: Team Ruthless Virtual 5k

I cannot say enough about todays guest on The Be Ruthless Show.

Barbara Legere is the author of Keven's Choice, A Mothers Journey Through Her Son's Mental

Illness, Addiction and Suicide and coauthor of the bestselling book The Epiphanies Project. As

an advocate for those suffering from substance use disorders, mental health issues and grief,

she has been featured in Salon, The Huffington Post, and Prevention. Barbara lives in Southern California

with her sister, Therese, as well as her cat, tortoise and her two dogs.

Today we discuss her loss, Keven’s story, mental illness, addiction, and SO much more!

To connect with Barbara:

barbaralegere.com

Keven’s Choice

https://www.amazon.com/Kevens-Choice-Mothers-Journey-Addiction/dp/1956955143/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=47bb9828-b91a-4be9-a5b1-836a8154056

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Nominate a teen here for the Jim Ruth Award by the Whole Lotta Love Foundation!. Any young adult dealing with loss or mental illness that is in need of support is eligible. 

And remember, asking questions and having conversations is always encouraged! Connect with me at [email protected]!

The Washington Post reported that officers killed those they were called to help in at least 178 cases over 3 years. When I think of the police, I think of people protecting us…

But these stories are on the rise. And I want everyone struggling to get the help they deserve!

So on today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss what to do if you need to make that call:

- what language to use and

- who to contact

- how to contact

I also discuss healthy vs unhealthy ways to approach someone “unstable” or erratic. Remember that people in crisis are dealing with fear. The way we approach and initiate conversations can make a difference in the outcome!

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Nominate a teen here for the Jim Ruth Award by the Whole Lotta Love Foundation!. Any young adult dealing with loss or mental illness that is in need of support is eligible. The winner of the award will be announced at the 5k walk. Come join Team Ruthless or make a donation!

And remember, asking questions and having conversations is always encouraged! Connect with me at [email protected]!

Today’s guest on The Be Ruthless Show is Charlie Beswick, and I am extremely honored to have her with us.

Charlie Beswick is mum to 17-year-old twins, Oliver and Harry. She is the author of best-selling book Our Altered Life, a brutally honest account of how she came to terms with a life she never expected. She is also an award-winning blogger and her family's story has been featured internationally on Sky TV and national press.

Charlie is the founder of More Than a Face charity and has spoken with over 6000 students to educate them on visible differences including behaviors typically associated with autism. She is also a teacher with over 16 years' experience in both primary and secondary schools.

To learn more about Charlie:

https://www.amazon.com/Our-Altered-Life-Charlene-Beswick/dp/1976533015

Buy the book:

https://www.amazon.com/Our-Altered-Life-Charlene-Beswick/dp/1976533015

Join her community:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/sendginandcheese/about/

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Nominate a teen here for the Jim Ruth Award by the Whole Lotta Love Foundation!. Any young adult dealing with loss or mental illness that is in need of support is eligible. The winner of the award will be announced at the 5k walk on October 2nd. Come join Team Ruthless or make a donation!

And remember, asking questions and having conversations is always encouraged! Connect with me at [email protected]!

Today is the day -

Sort of 😂

Doors for Team Ruthless don’t officially open until October 1st.

But it’s Jimtember -

So I’m opening the doors now - only to my communities.

Are you confused? Don’t worry! On todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I talk about all the things….

Including what you get: two very special Bonus Calls AND a Ruthless shirt if you join today.

Rates increase October 1st, so tune in now. And while Griefhab is devoted to all things loss, but Team Ruthless is open to anyone ❤

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Nominate a teen here for the Jim Ruth Award by the Whole Lotta Love Foundation!. Any young adult dealing with loss or mental illness that is in need of support is eligible. The winner of the award will be announced at the 5k walk on October 2nd. Come join Team Ruthless or make a donation!

And remember, asking questions and having conversations is always encouraged! Connect with me at [email protected]!

How do you know when it’s time to walk away from a relationship?

With a partner, with a company, with a therapist….

And how do you actually end the relationship?

On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss all this - and more!

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Nominate a teen here for the Jim Ruth Award by the Whole Lotta Love Foundation!. Any young adult dealing with loss or mental illness that is in need of support is eligible.  The winner of the award will be announced at the 5k walk on October 2nd. Come join Team Ruthless or make a donation!

And remember, asking questions and having conversations is always encouraged! Connect with me at [email protected]!

I’ve loved football my entire life🏈 . But for me, it’s about more than the actual game. It’s about the players - as people. It’s about being part of a team.

On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss two off the field examples of what we can all learn from the game of football.

Derek Carr and DeVante Adams survived a white water rafting accident together in their college days. Their friendship off the field has helped them both become the players, and people, they are today.

Dak Prescott has been open about his anxiety and depression ever since he lost his brother to suicide in 2020. Over the weekend, Prescott opened up about his anxiety connected to injury - or re-injury to be more specific.

(Don’t even get me started on his newest injury😳  I guess it’s Go Brady-Go Blue this season, too)

How often do you fight through the pain? Do you stop to think about the risks of injury?

And are you in touch with the people you’ve really been through life with?

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Nominate a teen here for the Jim Ruth Award by the Whole Lotta Love Foundation!. Any young adult dealing with loss or mental illness that is in need of support is eligible.  The winner of the award will be announced at the 5k walk on October 2nd. Come join Team Ruthless or make a donation!

And remember, asking questions and having conversations is always encouraged! Connect with me at [email protected]!

You know how you can have things all mapped out - and then life happens!!??!!

We’ve all been there and probably will be again.

Today’s guest on The Be Ruthless Show certainly has been there - more than once.

Amanda Lees lives in Australia with her husband and is the proud mother of their three children. Amanda has been a nurse

for 25 years with a Bachelor of Nursing and a Post Graduate Diploma in Women's Health. Amanda is currently studying a

Diploma of counselling while still nursing and writing. 

She has recently published her first book; According to plan: Riding the unpredictable waves of motherhood. 

By publishing her book, she endeavors to inspire others, as she openly shares how her family navigates through Autism, ADHD,

Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, multiple Anaphylactic food allergies, Dyslexia,

Dysgraphia, and Anxiety to now thrive in this world. All topics that are often kept behind closed doors. This has now

ignited a new path for Amanda as she plans how to best extend her support to others.

According to Plan: Riding the Unpredictable Waves of Motherhood https://a.co/d/7qBHHL7

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Nominate a teen here for the Jim Ruth Award by the Whole Lotta Love Foundation!. Any young adult dealing with loss or mental illness that is in need of support is eligible. The winner of the award will be announced at the 5k walk on October 2nd. Come join Team Ruthless or make a donation!

And remember, asking questions and having conversations is always encouraged! Connect with me at [email protected]!

It’s September - otherwise known as Jimtember - and Michigan CRUSHED Colorado State on Saturday 💙🏈💙

On a serious note, It’s also National Suicide Prevention Month AND Week.

It’s important to remember that as you celebrate football, or back to school, or this holiday weekend - people everywhere are struggling. Silently.

On todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss all this - and more.

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Nominate a teen here for the Jim Ruth Award by the Whole Lotta Love Foundation!. Any young adult dealing with loss or mental illness that is in need of support is eligible. The winner of the award will be announced at the 5k walk on October 2nd. Come join Team Ruthless or make a donation!

And remember, asking questions and having conversations is always encouraged! Connect with me at [email protected]!

Overeating. Undereating. Not eating.

There are so many things that people struggling endure. Things that might seem simple to most but can be unbelievably difficult.

My guest on today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, Janet Verney, discusses our health and why it can’t be ignored.

Janet E. Verney is an Author and Artist with a passion for wellness and whimsy! She is certified as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and is the Community Coordinator for the Gut Health course at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Janet is passionate about creating plant-based recipes and loves helping others to “health-up” their lives through Primary and Secondary Foods! She has shared her healing journey on TV, radio, podcasts, conferences, and workshops. 

Part of her own healing therapy includes creating whimsical upcycled clothing, which can be found on her Etsy shop JanetsFashionFlips. When she is not working on wellness or her art you can find her in her garden, on the water, or playing with her grandsons or her pup, Ollie!  To learn more, please visit her website janetverney.com

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Nominate a teen here for the Jim Ruth Award by the Whole Lotta Love Foundation!. Any young adult dealing with loss or mental illness that is in need of support is eligible. The winner of the award will be announced at the 5k walk on October 2nd. Come join Team Ruthless or make a donation!

And remember, asking questions and having conversations is always encouraged! Connect with me at [email protected]!