The Tough Stuff Podcast

Cyber-bullying - Just Say No w/ @SageCryptic

Talking about the tough subjects, that need to be heard.

On this episode, Lisa and Hanz discuss with their guest Sage the various levels of cyber-bullying.  Sage shares his story and how he continues to work through a growing epidemic via social media in today's society.  How does bullying escalate from in school, work, etc. to social media bullying.  How do parents watch for signs? Suicide rates from cyber-bullying are at an all time high.  If someone you know is being bullied what are some options?  Sage offers tips on how to take the first step and ask for help.  One in ten victims will share with a parent, that is not enough.

 
Check out the Megan Meier Foundation at www.meganmeierfoundation.org to realize that this epidemic has not just started; it is growing.

  
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Episode Twenty Five
Trusting Again – Starting Over

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On Episode Four Hanz and Lisa discussed "Trust" and living in a "bubble" per say, but on this episode, they talk, what is the next step?  How do you start to trust someone again that has been a crucial part of your life, partner, spouse, etc.?  How true are the words "heartbroken?" Listen as Lisa and Hanz discuss their experiences of rebuilding trust.  It is a process but one worth working on for your own happiness. 

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Episode Twenty Three

Hard Times – Weathered Storms

Talking about the tough subjects, that need to be heard.

Are you going through a breakup of some kind? Have you lost a loved one? Have you spoke out a truth and realize you may have to recheck your circle of friends? Do you feel you need to get through it alone? Just a few of the topics touched on during this episode.

This episode Hanz and Lisa discuss going through hard times and learning how to weather them. They give golden nuggets and steps that you can take away to move forward and learn a lesson realizing life is and will happen. Are you prepared?

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Episode Twenty Three
Solo Parenting - One Billion & One

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Are You A Single Parent? Have You Been A Single Parent? What Are or Were Your Biggest Struggles? On this episode Hanz and Lisa talk about Solo Parenting from the perspective of going through it now, to having been through it and coming out the other side. This is a subject that we will be addressing on another episode so please leave any comments for the next part of this series.


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Episode Twenty Two - Forgiveness - ABC

Talking about the tough subjects, that need to be heard.

This episode Hanz and Lisa discuss forgiveness and the various aspects it has on your life. You received the apology, now what? Is there something or someone you need to forgive? Do you need to ask someone for forgiveness? How do you find the words to ask for forgiveness and are you prepared for the response? What about the apology you never receive? These are a few of the areas of forgiveness that they discuss with a few golden nuggets of their own experiences.

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Child Sexual Abuse – Lost Innocence

Talking about the tough subjects, that need to be heard.

This two-part series of Sexual Abuse Lisa and Hanz discuss the long-term negative impact of being abused as a young child. Lisa shares her story for the first time outside of therapy as she shares her journey to healing and moving forward through the abuse and the consequences. What are impact and effect does it have on the victim? How can we help victims work through triggers and recover from the unspeakable act that was never their choice? Lisa hopes through sharing her story she will give some take away points for parent, and caretakers.

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Sexual Abuse – The Healing Process

Talking about the tough subjects that need to be heard.

In part one of the series of Sexual Abuse Lisa and Hanz discuss the long-term negative impact of being abused as a teen and as a child. Hanz shares his story for the first time outside of therapy as he shares his journey to healing and moving forward through his abuse as a teen. During this Episode on Pt 2, Hanz and Lisa discuss the layers of sexual abuse and delve more into the emotions that happen during the abuse and years after.  Again addressing, what are the impacts and effects it has on the victim? How can we help victims work through triggers and recover from the unspeakable act that was never their choice? Hanz gives hope to victims that we can reclaim our self-worth and power.

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Sexual Abuse – Teenage Years - Pt 1

Talking about the tough subjects, that need to be heard. 

This two-part series of Sexual Abuse Lisa and Hanz discuss the long-term negative impact of being abused as a teen and as a child.  Hanz shares his story for the first time outside of therapy as he shares his journey to healing and moving forward through his abuse as a teen.  What are impact and effect does it have on the victim?  How can we help victims work through triggers and recover from the unspeakable act that was never their choice? Hanz gives hope to victims that we can reclaim our self-worth and power. 

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Domestic Violence – Behind Closed Doors

Talking about the tough subjects, that need to be heard. 

Part 1 of this series of domestic violence Lisa and Hanz discuss an issue which unfortunately is a hidden epidemic that continues to rise.  Lisa shares a portion of her story, and they discuss the taboo of shame and guilt that goes with living in a life of a domestic relationship and how you can come out the other side.

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Alcohol Addiction – Road to Recovery

Talking about the tough subjects that need to be heard. 

On this episode, Lisa and Hanz along with special guest Mark Jennison discuss alcohol addiction and the life-altering consequences.  Mark shares his journey of recovery and relapses open and candidly as he talks through his recovery process and where he is standing today as CEO at Mark Jennison.  Mark shares the trials and day by day process and shares remarkable perspectives on conquering to become the best version of yourself.

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You can find Mark at http://www.markjennison.com and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/markjennisonjr

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