The Be Ruthless Show

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I don't understand how l'm the only one making a fuss about the fact that no one knows there's a National Grief Awareness Week. People (and by people, I mean professional organizations) think it's my made up week. That's a serious problem.

On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss uncomfortable conversations. Grief. Mental illness. Coexisting with people who have different beliefs.

My nieces and my teenage clients told me that their teachers didn’t discuss any of the chaos and hatred the world has been dealing with since the election. I’m not referring to political views.

I’m referring to coexisting with people who have different beliefs. Uncomfortable Conversations.

I also discuss the invisible awareness dates - like National Grief Awareness Week, as I thank all of those who gave our country service - and their families!

Register to be part of Healing Together Through the Holidays: whether you’re able to attend in person or online - the on demand library means you won’t miss anything! https://tinyurl.com/htth2024

And remember that you can reach out anytime - with questions, feedback, to work with me, for referrals and resources, and just for support and connection: [email protected]

Join the Griefhab Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/griefhab7/

Join Team Ruthless for multiple support groups EVERY week, PLUS EVERY holiday: https://samantharuth.com/team-ruthless

Pre Order Faces of Grief - a collection of stories about ALL kinds of loss:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMFQ6CS1

Apply to be an author in one of the next Faces of Grief books: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffR1tthu2O23kKPxWdrffd1dl9mWFIXfBo8fv_2KAqlnTP4A/viewform?usp=send_form

Learn more about becoming a certified Coach!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_PeMqSOd7FwOqpS2b6jO_zbqw1ksVNiMU0p69sFlvY9jIhQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_for

In this episode of #TheBeRuthlessShow, we’re joined by the multi-talented Katy Owens for a powerful discussion on chronic pain and how it shapes lives. Katy shares her journey from a diverse career background to finding her calling in occupational therapy after an injury in the Coast Guard. She now specializes in helping those with chronic pain and mental health challenges, bringing empathy and expertise to her acute care work and private practice.

About Katy Owens:

Katy Owens has a long history of being a jack of all trades. She finally landed on occupational therapy after an injury in the Coast Guard, and today specializes in working with people with chronic pain and mental health issues. She works in acute care, and also has her own private practice, Empowered Path Occupational Therapy. She was recently featured by the Canadian Occupational Therapy Professional Development Committee for her work on grief and chronic pain and illness management. When she isn’t studying pain neuroscience, she can be found with her dogs Inga and Tucker and husband Jared, probably somewhere in the mountains.

Connect with Katy:

Meet Katy in Person!

You can meet Katy in person at Healing Together Through the Holidays on December 2nd, where she will be speaking and offering Reiki sessions. It’s a unique opportunity to learn directly from her and experience the compassionate support she provides.

Ready to join us?

Register now to be part of this healing event—whether you’re able to attend in person, online, or even just for part of it. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and find support on your journey.

👉 Register for Healing Together Through the Holidays

There's something special about being from Detroit!!

Tune into this episode of #TheBeRuthlessShow - for an extra special Detroit vs Everybody episode!!!

OnePride!!

You'll hear allllll about the GRIT you have when you come from The D!! You'll hear allll about the hometown speakers participating in #HealingTogetherThroughtheHolidays

Because Detroit cares!! Detroit fans care!! And my BHS and U of M Alumni communities really care

The LIVE venue will be announced and the FREE tickets will be available! Get your virtual ⁠FREE tickets now⁠.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/735880356957?aff=oddtdtcreator

Stigma. Its everywhere.

Grief -

Mental Illness -

Race -

Some stigmas carry more weight than others, if that’s even possible. It doesn’t make sense in my brain…. but it is absolutely true in this world.

Suicide.

Addiction.

People run from these conversations while others are living through these real life traumas.

Today’s guest on The Be Ruthless Show doesn’t just fall into one category of these “double stigma…” categories. She’s the “winner winner” of both world’s: parenting a teenager with #addiction that ultimately resulted in his death by #suicide.

Lisa Wilson is a wife and mother of two boys with eighteen years of experience in education. She has dedicated her life to fostering growth and resilience in others. Her journey as a survivor of suicide loss has profoundly influenced her mission to advocate for families facing barriers and trauma, offering them the support and empathy they need to heal.

As part of her grief journey, she became a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, initially to help herself and then to help others. She is passionate about inspiring others to embrace positivity and self-care, believing that wellness and nutrition are foundational to a fulfilling life. Her goal is to educate, encourage, and empower individuals to lead healthier, happier lives through holistic wellness practices.

When she isn't exercising or enjoying the outdoors with her husband, Shawn, and dog, Marlo, she's reading a new book or listening to music while writing in her journal. Finding balance in life and making space for the important work of healing is a huge part of who she is.

This episode is for anyone who’s struggled with loss or knows the complexities of suicide, addiction, and mental illness. Join us as Samantha and Lisa dive into the realities of grief, the importance of community, and the power of embracing the “complicated” side of life.

Connect with Lisa Wilson:

And remember that you can reach out anytime - with questions, feedback, for referrals and resources, and just for support and connection: ⁠[email protected]⁠

I talk ALL the time about noise. Silence is equally as powerful. I regularly keep my phone in a different room, and some people hear that and look at me like I’m an alien.

On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss silence, how you respond when someone is silent, and how you want someone to respond when you’re looking for silence!

And remember that you can reach out anytime - with questions, feedback, to work with me, for referrals and resources, and just for support and connection: [email protected]

Join the Griefhab Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/griefhab7/

Join Team Ruthless for multiple support groups EVERY week, PLUS EVERY holiday: https://samantharuth.com/team-ruthless

Pre Order a PAWTOGRAPHED copy of Faces of Grief - a collection of stories about ALL kinds of loss:https://buy.stripe.com/9AQ9BL1d882G5Mc3d0

Apply to be an author in one of the next Faces of Grief books:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffR1tthu2O23kKPxWdrffd1dl9mWFIXfBo8fv_2KAqlnTP4A/viewform?usp=send_form

Learn more about Healing Together Through the Holidays, this December 2nd - 8th (National Grief Awareness Week)https://samantharuth.com/healing-together-through-holidays

Learn more about becoming a certified Coach!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_PeMqSOd7FwOqpS2b6jO_zbqw1ksVNiMU0p69sFlvY9jIhQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link

There’s stigma surrounding mental illness -

and then there’s the stigma surrounding men’s mental illness. Because boys don’t cry. And asking for help means you’re “not tough.”

Today’s guest on The Be Ruthless Show knows all about acting tough.

Mark Coope is 63 years old, married with 3 children and 3 grandchildren. He is an ex Rugby League player. He’s also a Ju-Jitsu black belt, qualified coach and runs his own club.

By trade, Mark has his own business repairing HP Design jet printers. He’salso an online coach, specializing inhelping more mature people transitionfrom corporate life to the online world. Mark is in recovery from severe PTSD and depression.

Connect with Mark on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/share/1G4BBWx1jz/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

And remember that you can reach out anytime - with questions, feedback, to work with me, for referrals and resources, and just for support and connection: [email protected]

Join the Griefhab Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/griefhab7/

Join Team Ruthless for multiple support groups EVERY week, PLUS EVERY holiday: https://samantharuth.com/team-ruthless

Pre Order a PAWTOGRAPHED copy of Faces of Grief - a collection of stories about ALL kinds of loss:https://buy.stripe.com/9AQ9BL1d882G5Mc3d0

Apply to be an author in one of the next Faces of Grief books:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffR1tthu2O23kKPxWdrffd1dl9mWFIXfBo8fv_2KAqlnTP4A/viewform?usp=send_form

Learn more about Healing Together Through the Holidays, this December 2nd - 8th (National Grief Awareness Week)https://samantharuth.com/healing-together-through-holidays

Learn more about becoming a certified Coach!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_PeMqSOd7FwOqpS2b6jO_zbqw1ksVNiMU0p69sFlvY9jIhQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link

Ch - Ch - Ch - Changes

Turn and face the strange

Ch - Ch - Ch - Changes!

Change is difficult for most people. And things are already pretty stressful in this world right now.

On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss some unexpected, but extremely necessary, changes I’m making……

Griefhab’s 2nd Annual Healing Together Through the Holidays is ch-ch-ch-changing locations - because of my health, and most importantly - Sassy’s!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your compassion and understanding!

Some of you will love this adjustment, and others will say it’s unprofessional. This decision is for me - and all of you silently struggling.

If I don’t do what’s best for me, I won’t be my best for you. If I ignore my intuition, I’ll suffer somehow.

The entire event is FREE and STREAMING VIRTUALLY everywhere - none of that has changed! We’ll rock it out on our college campus in Metro Detroit next year.

This year will be a LIVE VIP Experience in Colorado for an exclusive group! Meet the Major Keynote Speakers, Faces of Grief Authors, & More.

It’s turning into something better. Something more beautiful.

A change this close to the event is scary. Not making the change is scarier!!

And remember that you can reach out anytime - with questions, feedback, to work with me, for referrals and resources, and just for support and connection: [email protected]

Join the Griefhab Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/griefhab7/

Join Team Ruthless for multiple support groups EVERY week, PLUS EVERY holiday: https://samantharuth.com/team-ruthless

Pre Order a PAWTOGRAPHED copy of Faces of Grief - a collection of stories about ALL kinds of loss:https://buy.stripe.com/9AQ9BL1d882G5Mc3d0

Apply to be an author in one of the next Faces of Grief books:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffR1tthu2O23kKPxWdrffd1dl9mWFIXfBo8fv_2KAqlnTP4A/viewform?usp=send_form

Learn more about Healing Together Through the Holidays, this December 2nd - 8th (National Grief Awareness Week)https://samantharuth.com/healing-together-through-holidays

Learn more about becoming a certified Coach!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_PeMqSOd7FwOqpS2b6jO_zbqw1ksVNiMU0p69sFlvY9jIhQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link

Do you have something you’re working on? A project that only you can finish the way you see it?

If you’re like me, and many other creative people - you have many! What would happen if you disappeared?

Today’s guest on The Be Ruthless Show deals with unfinished projects. She helps people complete them - which, in the world of loss, is such a beautiful gift!

Jen Simonic has been knitting since she was six years old. Her grandmother taught her with steel needles from WWII used for bandage-making. She was the weirdo that knit under the desk in 6th grade. A teacher and financial tech professional, Jen lives with her family in Seattle, WA. They love her even though her stash is taking over the house.

[email protected]

looseendsproject.org

And remember that you can reach out anytime - with questions, feedback, to work with me, for referrals and resources, and just for support and connection: [email protected]

Join the Griefhab Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/griefhab7/

Join Team Ruthless for multiple support groups EVERY week, PLUS EVERY holiday: https://samantharuth.com/team-ruthless

Pre Order Faces of Grief - a collection of stories about ALL kinds of loss:https://buy.stripe.com/9AQ9BL1d882G5Mc3d0

Apply to be an author in one of the next Faces of Grief books:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffR1tthu2O23kKPxWdrffd1dl9mWFIXfBo8fv_2KAqlnTP4A/viewform?usp=send_form

Learn more about Healing Together Through the Holidays, this December 2nd - 8th (National Grief Awareness Week)https://samantharuth.com/healing-together-through-holidays

Learn more about becoming a certified Coach!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_PeMqSOd7FwOqpS2b6jO_zbqw1ksVNiMU0p69sFlvY9jIhQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link

I meditate every day. I write letters to Jim every night. I do something outside every day. Religiously. Plus taking care of my back.

But I haven’t been taking the best care of myself this year. Even with all of my routines!

On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss really listening to yourself and your body. Tuning out the noise. And being true to you!

And remember that you can reach out anytime - with questions, feedback, to work with me, for referrals and resources, and just for support and connection: [email protected]

Join the Griefhab Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/griefhab7/

Join Team Ruthless for multiple support groups EVERY week, PLUS EVERY holiday: https://samantharuth.com/team-ruthless

Pre Order Faces of Grief - a collection of stories about ALL kinds of loss:https://buy.stripe.com/9AQ9BL1d882G5Mc3d0

Apply to be an author in one of the next Faces of Grief books:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffR1tthu2O23kKPxWdrffd1dl9mWFIXfBo8fv_2KAqlnTP4A/viewform?usp=send_form

Learn more about Healing Together Through the Holidays, this December 2nd - 8th (National Grief Awareness Week)https://samantharuth.com/healing-together-through-holidays

Learn more about becoming a certified Coach!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_PeMqSOd7FwOqpS2b6jO_zbqw1ksVNiMU0p69sFlvY9jIhQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link