The S2 Podcast with Mike Segovia and Sharon K. Ball LPC-MHSP

Many parents spend more time in the empty nest than with their children at home. However, most are not prepared for the sense of loss and the need to find purpose as new empty nesters. Mike Segovia and Sharon K Ball interview author and speaker Jim Burns about his book, Finding Joy in the Empty Nest.

Whether you’ve been looking forward to it or dreading it, the experience of coming home to an empty nest brings with it a well of emotions, realizations, and one gigantic, all-consuming thought: Now what? As an empty nester, the options before you are practically limitless – a fact that can be as exciting as it is terrifying. Rather than offering shallow suggestions of hobbies you should take up, Burns encourages readers to actively pursue a fresh start, reinvent themselves, and thrive beyond this new stage to ensure that the best is yet to come.

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"Goodbye always makes my throat hurt."

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On this episode of the S2 Podcast, Mike Segovia and Sharon K. Ball will be discussing the very difficult process of saying goodbye. Whether it's a loved one or a pet that has passed, or saying goodbye to your kids as they head off to college, the grief from saying goodbye can be really difficult, even traumatic at times. Tune in as Mike and Sharon will be sharing their own difficult experiences of saying goodbye, and they will offer some practical tips that can help you deal with your grief.

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The significance of the D-Day landings lies in the fact that they represented a major turning point in World War II and allows us to reflect on those who gave their lives to guarantee the freedom enjoyed today. Less than a year after the invasion, the Allies formally accepted Nazi Germany’s surrender.

The D-Day invasion, or Normandy landings, were part of a top-secret mission called “Operation Overlord.” They marked the beginning of the of the end of World War II and the liberation of German-occupied Western Europe. The D-Day landings broke the Atlantic wall which was thought to be unbreakable and allowed the Allies to successfully complete the liberation of Western Europe. After the victory in Normandy, Paris was liberated in August 1944 as the Allies pushed slowly eastward and the Soviet Union moved toward Berlin as well.

Adolf Hitler launched one final unsuccessful counteroffensive in December 1944 at the Battle of the Bulge, called “the greatest American battle of the war” by Winston Churchill. While the battle was intended to split Allied lines and force negotiated peace, American forces were able to contain the battle and inflict heavier losses on the German forces.

The fighting would continue for another month, but Hitler’s last chance at stopping the Allies advancing from the west was lost. The war in Europe was officially over on May 8, 1945, otherwise known as Victory in Europe Day or V-E Day.

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Oscar Wilde said, "Always forgive your enemies – nothing annoys them so much." 

Forgiving those that have wronged you can be really difficult to do, and we have all struggled with this at one time or another in our lives. On the next edition of the show, Mike and Sharon's guest is pastor and author David Peterson. David's latest book Journey to Forgiveness: 21 Milestones to Freedom is the subject of their conversation.

They we also look back at the tragic mass shooting on March 27, 2023 at The Covenant School, in Nashville, Tennessee.

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David Peterson Bio
Rev. David P. Peterson is an ordained pastor and board-certified chaplain, with over thirty years of experience in ministry to congregations, as well as chaplaincy experience in hospitals, fire/ems, law enforcement and hospice. He's provided emotional and spiritual care on the scenes of devastating events from 9/11 to school shootings and various community tragedies and in 1994, founded Shepherd’s Staff Pastoral Services, where he was able to provide spiritual care to thousands via chaplains he trained and placed at long term care facilities across the U.S. 

A study in resiliency and forgiveness, David has lived all his life with tremors in his hands and arms and navigated the bullying, harassment and embarrassing moments it has invited from those who lack understanding and empathy. And at the age of 12, he was targeted by a neighborhood pedophile who used alcohol, pornography and affirmation to abuse him sexually, emotionally, spiritually and mentally. Years of silence, anger, shame and self- destructive behaviors followed before healing and forgiveness transformed him. 

David and his wife, Arden — as well as their four sons and their families — reside in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change; 
courage to change the things I can; 
and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time; 
enjoying one moment at a time; 
accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; 
taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it; 
trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will; 
that I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
forever in the next. 
Amen.

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Reeling from her injuries after an attempt to take her life, Emma Benoit finds a new hope and peace that will never leave her and will help her to find purpose in her pain. Tune in for the conclusion of Mike Segovia's meaningful and touching conversation with Emma Benoit. 

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Emma's Bio:

Emma Benoit became extremely passionate about suicide prevention after surviving a suicide attempt in 2017, the summer before her senior year in high school. Her attempt resulted in a spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed but helped her find faith and purpose; and propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience and miraculous recovery to help others.

In early 2018, Emma began working on a documentary film called My Ascension, that chronicles her recovery journey and advocacy work, while addressing the youth suicide epidemic.

Emma serves as an Ambassador for LivingWorks, and was a featured guest on Jada Pinkett Smith’s hit show “Red Table Talk”

Emma is an uplifting speaker who has shared her powerful story and message with thousands of people at in person and virtual conferences and events including: LivingWorks and California Department of Education Youth Summit, National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health Conference, LSU School of Social Work Conference, Arkansas Youth Mental Health Conference, Hope Rising Suicide Prevention Summit and the Hope Squad National Conference.

Attention!!! If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can reach out by calling this number, 988. This three-digit number is now the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. That number once again is 988. Be sure to reach out and get some help right away!

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Every day, 20 young people die by suicide in the United States. On the show today, host Mike Segovia interviews Emma Benoit, who attempted suicide at 16-years-old. This attempt propelled Emma on a mission to use her painful experience to help others find hope.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myascension

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benoitemma

Twitter: https://twitter.com/myascensionfilm

 Website: https://www.myascension.us/

Emma's Bio:

Emma Benoit became extremely passionate about suicide prevention after surviving a suicide attempt in 2017, the summer before her senior year in high school. Her attempt resulted in a spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed but helped her find faith and purpose; and propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience and miraculous recovery to help others.

In early 2018, Emma began working on a documentary film called My Ascension, that chronicles her recovery journey and advocacy work, while addressing the youth suicide epidemic.

Emma serves as an Ambassador for LivingWorks, and was a featured guest on Jada Pinkett Smith’s hit show “Red Table Talk”

Emma is an uplifting speaker who has shared her powerful story and message with thousands of people at in person and virtual conferences and events including: LivingWorks and California Department of Education Youth Summit, National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health Conference, LSU School of Social Work Conference, Arkansas Youth Mental Health Conference, Hope Rising Suicide Prevention Summit and the Hope Squad National Conference.

Attention!!! If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can reach out by calling this number, 988. This three-digit number is now the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. That number once again is 988. Be sure to reach out and get some help right away!

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The song goes, "It's the most wonderful time of the year." For many though, the holidays can can be a real depressing time. Many have dealt with trauma in their past, and certain triggers over the holiday season may spark those traumatic feelings once again. On the this edition of the show, Sharon K Ball is my guest. She is co-author of the book, "Reclaiming You" Using the Enneagram to Move From Trauma to Resilience." Sharon will share some practical steps using the Enneagram type to help you overcome trauma in your life.

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On this edition of the podcast, nationally recognized, and award winning artist, Steph Moraca joins host Mike Segovia on the show. Her paintings are amazing and you will be taken on a trip behind the scenes to hear how Steph creates and paints her original work in her studio as well as in live settings.

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On this edition of the show, actress, producer. writer and director Ashley Bratcher joins Mike Segovia as they discuss her latest project, Pharma.

Ashley Bratcher is an American actress, producer, director, and writer. With nearly a decade of on set experience serving in multiple departments, she brings a breadth of knowledge to each project. In addition to her work on screen, Ashley is dedicated to using her platform to encourage positive change. Following the success of Unplanned, Ashley joined forces with Heartbeat International to establish the Unplanned Movie Scholarship, a fund that serves mothers seeking to further their education.

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From legendary tennis comebacks to real-life moments of divine intervention, Mike Segovia and guest Jim Veldhuis "Veldo" share powerful stories of hope, faith, and unexpected miracles. Whether it’s a mysterious stranger showing up in a time of need or a financial breakthrough just in time, this episode reminds us that nothing is impossible with God.  

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