The UNCrushed Podcast

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Summary:
James Cardamone and James Buckley talk about the importance of unconditional family love. Without his family and the support they showed him, he would have been lost to his addictions and vices. James C. speaks earnestly of his battle with alcohol and drugs. He wears his survival on his sleeve like a badge of honor at work so that others can hear his roar loud and clear. James C. acts a beacon of hope for those around him that are fighting a good fight.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 - Introduction to James Cardamone
• 0:48 - James Cardamone shares his family experience, and how he started on a path to addiction 
• 6:24 - Using alcohol to numb the pain. Freshman year
• 11:23 - How addictions affected other people. Assumed rock bottom. European trip
• 17:00 - Taking a job I didn’t want. Getting introduced to cocaine
• 19:37 - Support system was always my family. Addiction knows no insecurity. I wasn’t ready for help
• 25:00 - After 5 years of therapy, James C. Talks about what’s he’s gotten out of it. The white knuckle time and the apocalypse. Families that care for our well being. Outpatient programs vs inpatient programs
• 35:19 - Making up rules instead of fixing the problem. Making an honest effort requires honest effort. Living in the grey
• 40:04 - Helping others. Being a mental health advocate at work. Peru with 20 others in recovery
• 46:41 - From player to coach. Mental health from the HR perspective. Sales events and the hard stuff
• 52:37 - Partnering with UNCrushed. Internal company events around mental health. Judgement + fear = am I good enough? But it’s not about me. Labels attached to having a mental health issue
• 56: 31 - How people can reach James Cardamone

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In this episode of The UNCrushed Podcast, Lindsey Boggs discusses the loss of her sister and the mental breakdown that soon followed. Running away from the trauma with distractions, and the recognition that she needed helped turned things around. She discusses her processes for grief, and tells of how she overcame with the help of support from therapy, family, and the colleagues and coworkers that supported her in her time of need.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 - Introductions to Lindsey. What brought her to UNCrushed?
• 1:35 - Where is your courage to face this coming from? The death of my sister and how it changed me. Diving into work to get away from the trauma. Clinging to our support systems for comfort
• 7:08 - Being open about my mental health. How my company handled my family loss. “Come back when you can.”
• 11:07 - What our 100% looks like after a traumatic event. We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to get over it. Bouncing back took therapy and a mental hospital. Career was first, but now my priorities are aligned. Quality over quantity
• 16:32 - Sometimes you just have to be an ear in times of loss. Lindsey’s champions are her life line. She speaks to them every day. They get her through. You can’t be all of someone’s happiness, but you can be a contributor
• 24:49 - Lindsey’s message for the UNCrushed audience. Be vulnerable, take that first step, get the help you need. Writing your story helps to get it out of your body
• 27:27 - Sunshine and rainbows turns to darkness. So many people have reached out and said that my story has helped them. That makes all my risk worth it
• 32:43 - The grieving process. Unhealthy looking back at photos
• 33:42 - How one contacts Lindsey. UNCrushed sign-off

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On this episode, Richard Harris and James discuss how Richard used his depression as his superpower. He was able to overcome it with small steps every day. Those small actions lead to big progress and Richard tells of his experience making the transition from crippled by depression to being what he calls a "functional depressed person". Richard covers his upbringing, his career, therapy, and his professional growth and ties all of it back to how it impacted his recovery from a depression that could have held anyone back. But not Richard.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 - Introduction to Richard, 7 Sevens
• 2:00 - Starting Harris Consulting while dealing with “Functional depression.” Struggling to keep a certain happiness level. The personal me, and the work me
• 8:44 - The difference between Mental Health and Mental Illness. We avoid uncomfortable conversations
• 15:26 - Superpower! The phrase “in spite of”. Some friends don’t feel it
• 20:42 - Let’s talk about it and hash it out. Waiting for the boom. What would it be like to be happy all the time? What we look for in a spouse and friend
• 23:50 - Advocating therapy. The religion of finding the right therapist. What therapy has done for Richard. “Only crazy people…” What my dad asked about my therapy
• 31:21 - Richard recommends Headspace. 50 ours of meditation in 10 minute increments. What exercise does for us. Google the solutions. Big UNCrushed plug. It doesn’t matter where you start
• 34:21 - How people can reach Richard

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Life throws you curveballs. Kasey has been swinging away for years. Divorce, grief, and the strength to overcome these adversities shape the conversation as Kasey breaks stigmas by oversharing, and telling us how life has been hard and that's a valuable thing for our growth. Join Kasey and James as we dive into her story.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 - Introduction to Kasey
• 1:01 - Kasey admits to being an oversharer. She’s breaking the stigma
• 1:42 - Life is one blow after another
• 3:16 - What’s super moving about the UNCrushed movement
• 4:42 - Every time, at least one person reaches out to say “Thank you.”
• 8:58 - Origin of 'The Other Side of Sales'
• 11:44 - Stories make us powerful
• 14:30 - The importance of companionship and the bearded lady
• 18:43 - The one thing that female leaders should buy
• 21:52 - Kasey’s mission and purpose
• 24:37 - The path Kasey took to become more
• 30:57 - They way we’re viewed as leaders
• 35:09 - One step at a time, no matter what. You’re always “getting there”
• 39:21 - You have to fall in love with the process and not the outcome
• 45:12 - Applying intention to your routine. The intention is different for everyone
• 49:18 - Dealing with divorce a month into a new job
• 53:31 - See it from their perspective
• 54:13 - Benevolent Manipulation
• 57:28 - Thanks for coming on the show Kasey. Subscribe to the UNCrushed podcast!

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Life throws you curveballs. Kasey has been swinging away for years. Divorce, grief, and the strength to overcome these adversities shape the conversation as Kasey breaks stigmas by oversharing, and telling us how life has been hard and that's a valuable thing for our growth. Join Kasey and James as we dive into her story.

Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction to Kasey1:01 - Kasey admits to being an oversharer. She’s breaking the stigma1:42 - Life is one blow after another3:16 - What’s super moving about the UNCrushed movement4:42 - Every time, at least one person reaches out to say “Thank you.”8:58 - Origin of 'The Other Side of Sales'11:44 - Stories make us powerful14:30 - The importance of companionship and the bearded lady18:43 - The one thing that female leaders should buy21:52 - Kasey’s mission and purpose24:37 - The path Kasey took to become more30:57 - They way we’re viewed as leaders35:09 - One step at a time, no matter what. You’re always “getting there”39:21 - You have to fall in love with the process and not the outcome45:12 - Applying intention to your routine. The intention is different for everyone49:18 - Dealing with divorce a month into a new job53:31 - See it from their perspective54:13 - Benevolent Manipulation57:28 - Thanks for coming on the show Kasey. Subscribe to the UNCrushed podcast!

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MK Hurlbutt & Molli Sullivan, SoulCycle instructors and hosts of the She’s Thriving podcast, both left their jobs in the finance and tech sector to help others thrive in their journey for mental & physical wellness. MK & Molli share their stories and knowledge they have picked up that have helped them become the best versions of themselves.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Introduction to MK & Molli
• 1:30 - How MK and Molli got started. Busting out of homeostasis instant sparks! Soul cycle beginnings!
• 8:30 - Feeling honored to be able to make others feel great
• 14:54 - How MK got her super powers. The first time you lose someone in your life. Reflecting on where your priorities are. People matter most. That’s my super power
• 19:18 - Molli’s version of their story. I have always been aware of my body image. We all get to own ourselves. Always felt it’s so beautiful to be human
• 22:28 - Adversities like family, media, self-image, drugs. How did you two get passed these? My healing path is discovering deeper layers. We are partners in wellness
• 26:04 - Meditation, sleep, and social, oh my!
• 31:10 - Shame gremlins and why they matter. Making light of our intense feelings
• 35:55 - Trying to channel my most healed, loving and compassionate self. There are days when we draw people in. Then there are days where I am barely hanging on, myself. You’re allowed to be your complete self
• 39:00 - We’ve become more isolated as society. Carving out opportunity for connection is so important
• 41:55 - The idea of “yes, and”. You have to work with the thing that has been given to you
• 43:08 - Tools in the tool belt
• 46:49 - It’s hard until you get into the swing
• 48:43 - MK and Molli talk burnout. We’ve come to find that we love and understand each other’s needs. Trial and error tells you when you’ve gone too far

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MK Hurlbutt & Molli Sullivan, SoulCycle instructors and hosts of the She’s Thriving podcast, both left their jobs in the finance and tech sector to help others thrive in their journey for mental & physical wellness. MK & Molli share their stories and knowledge they have picked up that have helped them become the best versions of themselves.

00:00 - Intro to MK & Molli

1:30 - How MK and Molli got started. Busting out of homeostasis instant sparks! Soul cycle beginnings!

8:30- Feeling honoured to be able to make others feel great.

14:54 - How MK Got her super powers. The first time you lose someone in your life. Reflecting on where your priorities are. People matter most. That’s my super power. - MK

19:18 - Molli’s version of their story. I have always been aware of my body image. We all get to own ourselves. Always felt it’s so beautiful to be human.

22:28 - Adversities like family, media, self-image, drugs. How did you two get passed these? My healing path is discovering deeper layers. We are partners in wellness.

26:04 - Meditation, sleep, and social, oh my!

31:10 - Shame gremlins and why they matter. Making light of our intense feelings.

35:55 - Trying to channel my most healed, loving and compassionate self. There are days when we draw people in. Then there are days where I am barely hanging on, myself. You’re allowed to be your complete self.

39:00 - We’ve become more isolated as society. Carving out opportunity for connection is so important.

41:55 - The idea of “yes, and”. You have to work with the thing that has been given to you.

43:08 - Tools in the tool belt

46:49 - It’s hard until you get into the swing

48:43 - MK and Molli talk burnout. We’ve come to find that we love and understand each other’s needs. Trial and error tells you when you’ve gone too far.

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MK Hurlbutt & Molli Sullivan, SoulCycle instructors and hosts of the She’s Thriving podcast, both left their jobs in the finance and tech sector to help others thrive in their journey for mental & physical wellness. MK & Molli share their stories and knowledge they have picked up that have helped them become the best versions of themselves.

00:00 - Intro to MK & Molli

1:30 - How MK and Molli got started. Busting out of homeostasis instant sparks! Soul cycle beginnings!

8:30- Feeling honoured to be able to make others feel great.

14:54 - How MK Got her super powers. The first time you lose someone in your life. Reflecting on where your priorities are. People matter most. That’s my super power. - MK

19:18 - Molli’s version of their story. I have always been aware of my body image. We all get to own ourselves. Always felt it’s so beautiful to be human.

22:28 - Adversities like family, media, self-image, drugs. How did you two get passed these? My healing path is discovering deeper layers. We are partners in wellness.

26:04 - Meditation, sleep, and social, oh my!

31:10 - Shame gremlins and why they matter. Making light of our intense feelings.

35:55 - Trying to channel my most healed, loving and compassionate self. There are days when we draw people in. Then there are days where I am barely hanging on, myself. You’re allowed to be your complete self.

39:00 - We’ve become more isolated as society. Carving out opportunity for connection is so important.

41:55 - The idea of “yes, and”. You have to work with the thing that has been given to you.

43:08 - Tools in the tool belt

46:49 - It’s hard until you get into the swing

48:43 - MK and Molli talk burnout. We’ve come to find that we love and understand each other’s needs. Trial and error tells you when you’ve gone too far.

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Tegy Thomas, Salesforce Administrator Transportation Alternatives joins us to tell us a very personal story about his battle with grief and loss. Tegy and James discuss his experiences and how they impacted his professional career. This one's gonna hit you in the feels. However, when it's all said and done, Tegy is the definition of UNCrushed. Rising by the struggle of grief to face a brighter day full of acceptance and understanding. Tegy shares his experience in our studio in New York.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Introduction to Tegy
• 02:13 - Creating awareness is not the same as creating self awareness
• 11:32 - A new perspective after a near death experience
• 23:13 - Deciding what to share with others and finding coping resources
• 29:01 - Overcoming fears and an accident that changed everything
• 42:42 - Who do you want to be in the trenches with

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Tegy Thomas, Salesforce Admin at Transportation Alternatives joins us to tell us a very personal story about his battle with grief and loss. Tegy and James discuss his experiences and how they impacted his professional career. This one's gonna hit you in the feels. However, when it's all said and done, Tegy is the definition of UNCrushed. Rising by the struggle of grief to face a brighter day full of acceptance and understanding. Tegy shares his experience in our studio in New York.