The Bright Side of Life (Mental Health, Self Care)

In this episode I talk about perfectionism and ways we can over come it. 

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Jennifer Yassen had been in a relationship with the same man she had been with since she was sixteen. It wouldn't be until year sixteen of the relationship that he actually proposed. But it seemed that that's when things really started to change in the relationship. From dealing with  gaslighting and narcissism, to struggling with setting her own boundaries, Jennifer shares her story of how she was able to walk away from an almost 20 year relationship. On this journey she learns quite a bit about herself and shares them on this episode!

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If you are like most parents, you want the best for your kid. You want them to succeed, feel loved and supported. Teens today struggle with anxiety, depression and suicide more than any other generation before them. Data shows that in the U.S., suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people, and, more specifically, the second leading cause of death for youth ages 10 to 14. What can we do as parents? This episode explains some of the reasons why teens struggle with mental health as well as some things we can start doing to help better support our kids and teens.

Articles I read in the episode: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/brother-died-suicide-teacher-changed-talks-students-mental-89467349

https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/dear-parents-things-teens-mental-health-88823439
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With a family history of addiction, the patterns were set early for Jason LaChance that he too, would fall prey to addiction.  He has a 20-year background in radio broadcasting, which was an amazing passion allowing him to speak with an audience based on a common bond in loving music.  But there was something missing, after going through a divorce, and becoming a single father he started his journey of confronting that he was an alcoholic.  As he began to embrace his addiction and speak with others openly about it, he realized he needed a change to have a more purposeful life helping others.

​The purposeful challenge and opportunity that he was looking for came when he bumped into Carlos Vieira in the grocery store. Along with the release of his autobiography 'Knockin' Doorz Down' he presented Jason with the opportunity to speak with others that are not only afflicted by addiction but other areas of great adversity and how they overcome their situation to live a more purposeful life.

In this episode we talk about:
-Shedding the victim mentality
-Sex and Pornography Addiction and the effects it has on relationships
-Sobriety and alcoholism
-People pleasing and the disservice it brings when trying to connect with others
-How faith can keep us going

Connect with Jason: https://www.KDDpodcast.com
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Sam Eaton is an author, speaker, and founder of Recklessly Alive, a suicide prevention organization sprinting toward a world with zero deaths by suicide. Sam has spoken at over one-hundred events throughout the U.S sharing his story of battling depression and suicidal thoughts.

Sam’s first book, Recklessly Alive: What My Suicide Attempt Taught Me About God and Living Life to the Fullest, was released in January 2021 and reached the top 100 best-selling books on Amazon. He has amassed more than 125,000 followers on Instagram and over 80,000 followers on TikTok under the handle @RecklesslyAlive. He currently resides in Minneapolis, MN where he enjoys collecting vinyl records, lifting moderately heavy weights, and trying every flavor of Oreos.

In this episode we talk about:
- Suicide Prevention Month (September)
-Healthy habits we can create to support our mental health
-Ways to improve self talk
-Sam's personal story with struggling with mental health
-Ideas for how we can better support friends and loved ones struggling with mental health

Connect with Sam here: https://www.recklesslyalive.com
Connect with Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recklesslyalive/
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Call or text 988 or call 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) 
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Andray Summer is The Super Hero Of Love and for 20+ years of he life, he hated his life and his existence.  He was living in hate and in darkness.

He had no concept of Love and just wanted to die because he had no purpose, goals, dreams, or aspirations.

Having gone through a spiritual awakening, allowed him to see a whole new world and make better choices, decisions and relearn life for the first time.

Now he is on a mission to spread Love, heal the planet through his actions of love and unite the planet so that future generations don't grow up with hate in their hearts!

Grab his free gift, The SuperHero Guide To Master Your Awakening - The 11 Super Keys" here: https://www.masteryourawakening.com/freebie

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Tracy Franken is a comedic speaker, author and dog trainer specializing in human/canine relationships.  She works with dog lovers from all over the world to help create amazing relationships with their dogs so that training becomes effortless and living with their dog becomes fun and easy.

She lives in beautiful South Shore, Nova Scotia with her husband, 3 amazing kids and 3 horses, 3 goats, 6 cats, 6 ducks, a mini pig...  oh and 18 dogs.😳

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Visit The Bright Side of Life Podcast website: https://www.thebrightsideoflifepodcast.com/

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Best-Selling Author, Kung Fu Master, Pan-American Champion, former member of the military, former corporate drone, and former factory worker, Jeremy Roadruck has been through many seasons and adventures in his life. Today, he's a speaker, author, teacher, and consultant to men who lead businesses, helping them win in business, with their wives and kids.

In this episode we talk about:
-Increasing awareness increases choices
-Feminine and Masculine Energy
- Abundance Mindset
-What do you want and how to go after what you want and break the BS (belief systems)

Contact Jeremy here: http://www.jeremyroadruck.com

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Sometimes we just need to be vulnerable to let other people know they aren't alone. 
That's exactly what this episode is about. Enjoy.

If you would like to donate to the show for Melissa's Birthday, you can do so here: https://www.thebrightsideoflifepodcast.com/support/

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Healing Vibrations is a media company focused on health and wellness through stress reduction and self-reflection. We utilize the physical and psychological effects of light, color, sound and vibration to slow the pulse, release muscular tension, and create a clear, focused state of mind. Located in the great Pacific Northwest, Healing Vibrations is a collaboration between lifelong friends Drew Griffin and Travis Schumacher who in late 2018, decided to combine their unique skill sets to change the world.

In this episode we talk about: 
-What a Sound Bath is
-What are the benefits of a sound bath 
-Who a Sound Bath is for 
-How you can experience a sound bath
-Travis and Drew's awesome story of how they got to where they are today. 

Connect with Healing Vibrations: https://healingvibrationsmedia.com/

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