A major depressive episode and a medication mix-up sent Liz into a tailspin. Feeling like she was losing her mind, Liz began planning how to end her life.  Thankfully, a moment of clarity pulled her back from the brink and she made the brave decision to take a step away from her corporate job to give her mental health the critical care it needed and deserved. One year later, Liz is back to work and enjoying being alive!

Want to continue to follow Liz’s story? Connect with her on the platforms below:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lizsweigart

Twitter: @amotherofajob

Blog: seriouslyjerkbrain.com

Dana woke up from what was supposed to be a routine and simple procedure not being able to feel or move her leg. After an exhausting process of first uncovering what the root of the problem was and then enduring long hours of therapy, she felt that she had done everything she could. A desperate cry out for help was answered in the form a moving toe and that was all the hope Dana needed to surrender and trust the process. This is Dana's story of transformation which she looks back on to sustain hope as she navigates the challenges of life. 

Connect with Dana through the Sisters Giving Hope Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sistersgivinghope or via email at [email protected].

Be encouraged that it is never too late to stop accepting what you have been told you should be, and start living as who you were created to be. Being Black and adopted into a White family, Keighty certainly has a unique perspective on the world. She shares her story on how focusing on fitting in cost her to loose sight of who she truly is and what she is doing about it.

Follow or connect with Keighty on any of the platforms below:

Podcast:  The AwkwyrdMom  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-awkwyrdmom/id1480973876

IG: theawkwyrdmom_podcast  https://www.instagram.com/theawkwyrdmom_podcast/

IG: curiosityprysm  https://www.instagram.com/curiosityprysm/

Stephanie's story of infertility is a perfect illustration of how sometimes we need to grieve something that we never had. She shares the unique challenges that she faced with not being able to have children and how unmet expectations in any area of life can leave us bitter and resentful. By allowing herself to grieve, and trusting that God knew best for her life, she was able to find acceptance and rewrite her story in a way that fills her with joy and excitement. Unlike all of the "success stories" that you will find out there, this is a fresh look at what it truly means to be successful.

Want to get a flavor for our show and the type of stories we share?  Listen to this teaser reel for a short sample!

Wow... what a year it has been!  

Join us as we reflect back on a tough year and the massive power of hearing the stories of another group of amazing women!

After the birth of her second son, Melissa experienced paralyzing anxiety and fear. She could hardly function to take care of herself, let alone her new baby.  Because she had never experienced any mental health conditions prior to this, she was completely caught off guard and felt broken beyond repair.   

She finally sought specialized care through a postpartum inpatient program and it was a life-changer for her.  She began to shift her mentality of “Why is this happening to me”, to “this happened, how can I be the best me moving forward”.  She also learned to reframe the obsessive and fear-based “what if” thoughts to a more positive statement that “even if” that bad thing happens, she’ll be able to get through it.  

This interview is packed with gold nuggets of wisdom that anyone can use!

Melanie Mogensen is a writer, wife, and mother of three who knows all too well how life can change in an instant. In late 2017, Melanie was diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkin Lymphoma. She began sharing her story on her blog during treatment to help cope and let others know that even the most difficult times there is always hope and something to be grateful for.

You can read more about Melanie’s journey on her blog at hopefulwarrior.com and follow her on Facebook and Instagram @thehopefulwarrior

We talk about the power of gratitude and three things that we are grateful for. Listen to hear what The Hope Warrior Project is all about how you can use your story of transformation to good!