The Scary Guy Podcast

Last year there were around 6000 suicides in the UK. 3/4 of those were men.

5 years ago Jamie Archer decided he was going to end his life. In this episode, Jamie explains what prevented him from going through with the suicide and for the very first time he talks about growing up with an alcoholic father and an abusive Step Dad.

He also reveals how fellow suicide attempt survivor, Kevin Hines ( our guest on Episode 6, Season 4 ) saved his life.

Jamie is now a mental health advocate, promoting conversation, teaching awareness and the knowledge to save lives through his organisation called RUOKM8

To connect with Jamie:

instagram: @the_ruokm8_podcast instagram: @jmearcher23

Are you having suicidal thoughts?

UK call 116 123 or text SHOUT to 85258

USA call 1800 273 8255 or text CNQR to 741 741

For international numbers: www.suicide.org

To watch the documentary The Bridge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJallQ3cKGs (you must be 18 or over)

Between 1975 and 1979 Two Million people died in Cambodia at the hands of the Khmer Rouge.

Prisoners were taken in to the fields to be executed. Often with pickaxes to save bullets. Direct execution is believed to account for 60% of the genocide's death toll.

Sara Im was held captive in slave labor camps for 4 years, becoming too sick to work and ending up in a death camp waiting to die.

Through her prayers to God, she found the courage to escape. Sara survived the Killing Fields of Cambodia.

Now 40 years later, Sara is a motivational speaker, inspirational author, entrepreneur and wellness consultant.

Her mission is to inspire, motivate and encourage people to have hope, resilience and a positive perspective in their life.

To connect with Sara: www.saraim.com

Social media: facebook.com/SaraImSpeakerAuthor twitter.com/SmartHealthyLvg

To purchase Sara's book www.saraim.com/book

From Racist to Gracist

From Grand Dragon of the Klu Klux Klan at 18 to Pastor at an historic African-American church.

That's a transformation!

Hear how middle schooler, Richard was identified and groomed to become the second youngest leader of the white supremacist hate group, the Klu Klux Klan and of the lightbulb moment that turned his opinion inside out.

Now a reknowned Professor of communication, speaker on racial harmony and author of One nation Under A Curse.

To find out more: harrisspeaks.com

To purchase the book: Amazon.com

This episode was released on Blue Monday. Apparently the most depressing day of the year!

Alex Hughes is determined to do something about that. In fact if you're listening to this on January 17th, once you've heard this episode head straight to @shifties on social media for his 24hr "Speak Up Liveathon" raising awareness for the importance of speaking up for mental health.

Alex is an entrepreneur who along with his own highly successful businesses now mentors and inspires others to launch their own businesses, but his journey was anything but straightforward.

Find out why he was written off by his school teachers at 14 and how, far from becoming the victim he was driven to find his purpose and prove those people wrong.

We also discover who his hero is, we blow the myth that is 'coachspiracy' and what the 90 Day Rule is all about.

To connect with Alex:

https://shifties.co.uk

https://shiftmomentum.co.uk

A new year generally means new years resolutions, more often than not for a new you. Perhaps lose a bit of weight or maybe get fit or fitter.

Whatever your goal for 2022, this is an episode to inspire you to make healthy choices in everything you do.

Jazz Leaf is a private chef to pro athletes working with NBA Basketball players.

She is a Nutritional Therapist, an Author, Content Creator, Spin Instructor and hosts her own Virtual Cooking Classes.

Hear how Jazz's life dramatically changed three years ago and how she now dedicates her life to helping others be their best selves.

To sign up for Jazz's virtual classes and to contect:

jazzrecipes4health.com

Check out @recipes4health on instagram and Jazz's Recipes 4 Health on Facebook.

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Find out more about The Scary Guy

www.thescaryguy.com

Just like Film Director, Sebastian Siegel's latest movie, Grace and Grit; this episode will take you on a journey, exploring life, love, spirituality, consciousness, commitment and wonder!

Sebastian Siegel is an exquisite storyteller, a film director, producer, screen writer, author, actor, model, artist, speaker, mentor, a transrational versifier and even a rap star!

We do explore his movie, but this podcast episode is experiential rather than following a plot!

To find out about the movie:

graceandgrit.net

To connect with Sebastian's work and thoughts:

sebastiansiegel.com

John's Crazy Socks is a Father-Son venture inspired by John Cronin, a young man with Downs Syndrome.

Their mission: To Spread Happiness!

Employing people with differing abilities, every day they demonstrate what people with intellectual disabilities can do.

This is a truly inspirational conversation about Love, Courage, Commitment, Positivity and Giving Back.

To connect with John & Mark Cronin

johnscrazysocks.com

Facebook.com/johnscrazysocks

Instagram.com/johnscrazysocks

Relax, refresh, this podcast's fine, it's Donna Loren time.

Wow! A real 60's icon and still writing and performing in 2021.

We ask Donna for her secret to eternal youth, plus of course we delve in to her life and fame via The Mickey Mouse Club, becoming THE Dr Pepper Girl and appearing in Hollywood movies and classic TV shows.

We also veer off to talk about spirituality, life, Donna's parents, her childhood, segregation and positive energy.

But we did have one question which we wanted to know the answer to... What did Donna say to Elvis Presley when he invited her back to Gracelands?

Connect with Donna:

www.donnaloren.com

Facebook.com/DonnaLoren

instagram.com/donnaloren

youtube.com/user/DonnaLorenNow

Listen to Donna's podcast:

Love's A Secret Weapon Podcast

In 1997 a 12 year old Brandon Elwood was about to meet The Scary Guy.

It was a meeting that would positively impact and shape his life.

24 years later, Brandon wrote to Scary to let him know.

This is a powerful episode exploring, upbringing, influences, judgement, fatherhood, role models, love and kindness.

By finding this episode, it's possible you or someone known to you is having suicidal ideation.

CALL / TEXT NOW:

UK - 116 123 TEXT - SHOUT 85258

USA - 1 800 273 TALK (8255 TEXT - CNQR 741-741

FOR A LIST OF WORLDWIDE HELP LINES CLICK HERE

This episode will save a life

Kevin Hines is a storyteller at heart.

He is a best selling author, global public speaker, and award winning documentary filmmaker.

In the Year 2000, Kevin attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Many factors contributed to his miraculous survival including a sea lion which kept him afloat until the Coast Guard arrived.

Kevin now travels the world sharing his story of hope, healing, and recovery while teaching people of all ages the art of wellness & the ability to survive pain with true resilience. 

Kevin’s will to live and stay mentally well has inspired people worldwide.

Thousands have communicated to Hines that his story helped save their lives. He has reached millions with his story.

PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE it will save a life.

To connect with Kevin and for more resources:

YouTube: 500 videos designed to help change lives https://www.youtube.com/kevinhines

Website resources: http://www.KevinHinesStory.com/resources

Kevin's new book: The 3rd Rail, In My Mania I Became http://www.The3rdRailBook.com