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

Mental Health Awareness month is in May and the #DimTheStigma campaign is our mission to dim the stigma and create hope for those affected by mental illness. Through hopeful words and actions, we can shift the hurdles for those living with mental health conditions. Together, we can be examples of acceptance, compassion, and understanding. In this episode I discuss the stigma around mental health, ways in can be harmful, and how we can dim the stigma around mental health.

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Krystal Jakosky is a teacher and writer based in Colorado helping people "own their shit" and take ownership of their own lives. Krystal teaches online and in-person classes, meets with clients in individual sessions, and hosts "Breathe In, Breathe Out: a Weekly Mindfulness and Meditation Podcast." Through personal stories and hard truths, Krystal gives her listeners and clients a healthy push in the right direction and motivates them to step into a more authentic, fulfilling life.

In this episode we talk about:
-What does it mean to own your own sh*t
-The benefits of owning our sh*t
-How we can start to own it.
-What blocks us from healing
-What happens when we blame other people for our actions.
-How we can show compassion to ourselves and others

Connect with Krystal: https://krystaljakosky.com/
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I wish I could describe the trip I just took. I really can’t, but I am going to do my best. 

All I can say is Melissa 2.0 is here. What does that mean? That means, I have done a lot of envisioning of the person I want to become and unbecome. I have let go of many things. I have gained many things. I have gained my self confidence back. I have gained my self worth. I looked in the mirror and loved who I saw. One day this new Melissa was just here. She got here by choice. She chose to be happy. She chose not to worry. She chose not to be stressed. She chose what was important. She chose what she had control over. She had a choice and she chose her higher self. I beg you, if you struggle with self love and self worth, go on a journey to love yourself. And this is what you will get.

In this episode I share exactly what I did on this trip to show up as my true self so that you can hopefully get some tips and tools to do the same!
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Robb Kelly, PhD is a renowned addiction consultant who believes in treating the problem of addiction, not the symptoms. He has worked for many years helping addicts and alcoholics to recover their lives from the disease of addiction. Based on his own experiences working with addicts and alcoholics over the last 20 years, a PhD in Psychology from Oxford University and as a recovered alcoholic himself – he is a triple threat against the disease of addiction. Dr. Kelly was the CEO of a thriving telecommunications company when the walls came crashing down on him due to alcoholism. He ended up homeless and broken on the streets of Manchester, England until he found the courage to save himself.

He has lectured on the subject of addiction at many high-profile universities, national conferences, public schools, churches, business organizations and hospitals, and is recognized as a leading authority on addiction recovery methods that are changing lives all around the world. Dr. Kelly is currently the CEO of the Robb Kelly Recovery Group, an addiction recovery coaching company he created based on extensive research and behaviour studies that he conducted over the last 20 years. Dr. Kelly’s methods may seem unconventional leading some people to refer to him as "The Gordon Ramsay of the Addiction World" because of his direct, no-nonsense, and candid approach to treating addiction. Dr. Kelly works to "make the road of recovery less of a mystery tour."

He is passionate about educating the public and professionals on the dangers of alcohol and drugs. In this episode we talked about the following: 
•Robb Kelly, Grateful Recovered Alcoholic: From Hopelessness to Hope
•Recognizing the signs of alcoholism and addiction
•Navigating recovery treatment options
•The path to long term sobriety
•Addiction and the family dynamics
•Brain mapping and addiction: It’s a Thinking Problem Not a Drinking Problem
•Neuroplasticity and its role in changing neural pathways
•Trauma and addiction: Returning to the Scene of the Crime
•The secret power of NLP in addiction recovery
•Understanding body language – Somatic Experience

A sought-after recovery expert, Dr. Kelly has appeared on such shows as The Doctors, Eye Opener, Good Morning Texas, and Kens5 morning news.  A sample of radio and print interviews include The Jim Bohannon show, Miracles in Recovery, and USA Today. Dr. Kelly hosted Sober Celebs show on KLIF radio in Dallas, and currently hosts the Recovery Channel podcast featuring special guest discussing a variety of mental health issues. Instructor/speaker for Let’s Get Back to 98% Recovery DVD’s used in prisons and recovery treatment centers throughout the US. Dr. Kelly shares his personal highs and lows as he struggled and overcame crippling alcoholism in the November 2019 release of the book “Daddy, Daddy Please Stop Drinking”. 

To connect with Dr. Robb Kelly go here: https://robbkelly.com/
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Owner and founder Steve Barton, a successful businessman for over 40 years, is an experienced entrepreneur with a broad range of leadership skills. Steve provides a unique process, using intuitive and strategic vision to help people produce strong results and success in their personal life as well as in business. He is a coach certified by the Gestalt International Study Center.

In this episode we talk about:
-What is the Game of Ten
-What is the game often played.
-How can we become more aware
-How can we get to a state of 10
-How can we get create abundance.
-Things to say and not say when manifesting

To connect with Steve: https://www.overthelookingglass.com/

Download your Free digital copy of The Father, the Son, and  the aha Moment here: https://thegameof10.com/

Buy his book here
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Joree Rose, MA, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, mindfulness and meditation teacher, coach, author, speaker, and she also leads mindfulness retreats around the world. Joree has helped thousands of people to live happier and more fulfilling lives through living with greater awareness and compassion, allowing them to decrease their stress, anxiety and shed unhealthy habits, patterns and mindsets. Joree is host of the podcast ‘Journey Forward® with Joree Rose’ and has authored the newly released A Year of Gratitude, Daily Moments of Reflection, Grace and Thanks as well as 2 mindfulness books, Squirmy Learns to be Mindful and Mindfulness, It’s Elementary. Joree has been featured in prominent media outlets such as Oprahmag.com, NBCnews.com, Business Insider, KTLA News, and so many more!

In this episode we discuss:
-Why mindfulness matters
-Ways to start practicing it
-Different ways to cope with anxiety
-Practicing Self Acceptance and compassion

Connect with Joree: https://www.joreerose.com

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Angie Berrett (she/they) is a Registered Nurse and Advanced Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor who helps people suffering from mental health struggles relieve stress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD through play and movement.

After going from child abuse survivor to registered nurse to yoga instructor, she has spent much of her life caring for others. In 2017 she hit rock bottom and started on a journey to heal her pain. Playful movements helped her overcome her suffering. Now, she uses play and movements to help others heal from their pain of stress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

In this episode we discuss:
-What trauma-informed yoga is
-What the benefits are
-The benefits of movement for the nervous system
-Who can do trauma-informed yoga
-What "flipping your lid" means
and then we do a sequence of movement that you can watch on YouTube and join yourself.

Connect with Angie: https://angieberrettmovement.com/
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Finding time that's just for us can seem tough, but it doesn't have to be. Once you have made a choice to start practicing self care, you can fit it in your routine. Before you know it, it will come second nature. In this solo episode, Melissa discusses what self care is, and how we can start practicing it in our every day lives.  She also shares why self love and self care can often be difficult. Melissa talks about questions to ask yourself when you're on your self care journey. 

To watch this episode on YouTube, go here: https://youtu.be/5ekhYWWpbX8

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I have been following Gage Terry on Instagram and TikTok for a while and everything he talks about just hits home for me so I just wanted to have a conversation with him. He is only 23, but has been through a-lot. Gage says in his bio, he grew up being overweight, surrounded by a lot of drama. He had an alcoholic father, drug addicted Mom for a while, and he was just lost beyond belief. But within a span of a couple of years he was able to put his life together in a way he never believed possible. His parents are currently sober and their relationships are getting better. Gage shares his knowledge and wisdom on what he has realized on his journey to seeing what he's really made of. He asks such great thought proving questions to himself that makes him think. Then he often turns that into content for Tiktok and Instagram. Gage shares some great life advice and really inspires people to take a look at themselves to see what they are truly made of.

Connect with Gage Terry:
IG https://www.instagram.com/gzterryofficial/
TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gzterry?lang=en

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Joel’s passion for helping people reach their fitness potential began during his time at Texas Tech University where he began working at a local gym. While he worked various positions within the gym, Joel always found himself motivated by one thing: making a personal impact on people’s lives and seeing that it doesn’t always have to be difficult to make necessary changes.

After moving to Olympia, WA in 2004, Joel began teaching group fitness classes and helped establish some of the largest group exercise class participation numbers throughout the United States. Simultaneously, Joel managed a local gym, then spent four years working for the Washington State Department of Health and assisted in establishing a corporate wellness program while there. Joel’s relationship with Beachbody kindled in 2005 when he joined the elite Trainer team for the collaborative project, LES MILL PUMP, the home weight training program.

In this episode he shares his fitness journey, his tips on staying consistent, and he shares something we should all do if we want to level up.
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