Anna has managed to live and survive against all odds. She seems practically indestructible. A stroke, depression, drug addiction and an impaired driver almost killing her - nothing seems to weigh this Southern gal with an honest mouth and a heart of gold down. The love for her kids is what has given her the strength to be the rock her family needs to lean on and after two divorces and the toll that has taken on her mental health, Anna is happy to just be alive and single.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains conversations about mental illness, depression, suicide, drugs and addiction. If any of these subjects are a trigger to you, please prioritize your mental health and skip this episode.

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Dustin's story is fascinating in many ways. How does somebody who is a youth pastor and whose entire identity is rooted in faith, church, and the Bible wake up one day as a non-believing atheist? What impact does that have on the rest of his family as they continue their spiritual journey as Christians without Dustin sharing that belief? What is his life like in the Bible belt of South Carolina now that he no longer belongs to the large majority group of Christians living here?

No matter where you personally stand or what you believe in, I think we can all agree that opening up about something as deeply personal as the loss of faith takes great courage. Remember to always be kind.

To find our more about Dustin and his journey from christianity to atheism, please check out his own website:

www.beyondbeliefshow.live

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Jennifer is a true inspiration. Although she falsely describes herself as boring, she actually managed to overcome severe childhood trauma and abuse, a traumatic brain injury, her husband's colon cancer, and so many other rocks thrown her way by life itself ... and she did so while always staying strong and positive - for her own mental health's sake and for the sake of her family. Listen to this inspiring story of a lady that became our not-so-secret role model as we were recording this interview.

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http://www.cmhrc.org

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains conversations about abuse, trauma, infertility, cancer, and mental illness. If any of these subjects are a trigger to you, please prioritize your mental health and skip this episode.

ThoughtVolution - the podcast where the thoughts of others meet evolving mind. Do you know what it is like to not only question your faith but to completely lose it and to turn from devout Christian to atheist? Can you imagine what it must be like to struggle with your own health, yet your husband's cancer and your child's bipolar disorder force you to not only keep yourself alive but your entire family? How would you feel if you needed someone else's life to end in order for their organ donation to save your life? These and other stories are what makes ThoughtVolution so special and unique. The stories of regular people inspire and encourage, sometimes outrage or upset. Be a part of this journey and allow yourself to truly evolve your mind.

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