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Julio Rivera is a writer and mental health advocate who has lived with bipolar disorder, CPTSD, and ADHD.  When he was around eight years old, he witnessed a murder that triggered all his disorders.  The murderer was his best friend's dad. 

Julio grew up in a very dangerous neighborhood in Brooklyn in the 80's, gangs, drugs, and violence were all around him. He was scared, and began a journey to rise above the danger, and take control of his fears.

Now, decades on, Julio is a martial arts instructor, and is passionate about empowering people because of his own experiences with mental illness and trauma.  

His new book is out now, Internal Jiu Jitsu: How to Conquer Mind and Body Resistance by Giving Way.

Book -https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/internal-jiu-jitsu-julio-angel-rivera/1147368101?ean=9781945783432

Amazon - https://a.co/d/1PQtavf

Website - InternalJiuJitsu.com

Instagram - @InternalJiuJitsu

YouTube - Internal Jiu Jitsu

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Meet Monica Cox was stuck in the cycle of the fertility industry for years, spending huge amounts of money and living a life of false hope and disappointment as treatment after treatment failed. She started to seek alternative options, and went on an amazing, enlightening, and ultimately successful journey! Monica now helps high-achieving women break free from control addiction and endless fertility protocols so they can shift their energy, trust their intuition, and finally create the family they desire. Unlike most mindset coaches who offer generic manifestation advice, Monica helps women identify the specific subconscious blocks and energy patterns keeping them stuck in "trying" mode instead of receiving mode.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingfertility/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@findingfertility

Site: findingfertility.co

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At 14, Nick suffered a traumatic, life-threatening snowboarding accident and was put in a coma. His parents were told he wouldn't ever walk, talk, or eat on his own again. He did and set a personal goal of not walking, but running out of the hospital. Nick does a lot of speaking work to help those suffering from brain injuries. Today, Nick is a 7-figure business owner, Rhode Island-based real estate investor, speaker, and Partner of Smart Real Estate Coach. Nothing more to add, this incredible episode speaks for itself. Nick you are an inspiration! 

Site: https://nickprefontaine.com/

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Masati experienced 'near death' twice. The second time, changed him forever. Join us for a very compelling, original and mind-bending episode as he delves into quantum physics and Dimensional Consciousness, redefining potential and transforming trauma into triumph. We have have guests on who have used multiple tools for trauma recovery, from faith, to medicine, therapy to sound waves! This is a first, as Masati talks about life's potential through consciousness, and harnessing the powers of quantum physics.

Site: https://thexicode.com/

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@thexicode

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Buckle up for this one, its a really amazing, and extraordinary story of courage, will power, and total inspiration. Lindsay Boudreau had a very rare underlying illness, CMT Disease, that meant she had weakened sensations in her feet, and so she couldn't feel the pain of an infection caused by a nail she had stepped on, one day while walking. Over many weeks, she became very ill, and very weak, and doctors simply couldn't find what was wrong with her until it was too late. Eventually, on realizing the spreading infection could kill her, they took steps to amputate. Lindsay is a beacon of hope for those who are living life after limb loss, and even has a coaching business, helping other limb loss survivors and other medical trauma survivors, by building hope and resilience and practicing mindfulness and wellbeing. Simply amazing!
Links for Lindsay:
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lindsayboudreaucoaching/
Website: https://www.lindsayboudreau.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/youramplifiedlifeprogram

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It is an absolute pleasure to have Dr Maurice Turmel on the show for a candid, relatable, and inspiring chat. Dr. Moe’s path wasn’t a straight one—it was hard-won. His father was physically abusive, and he grew up surrounded by strict Catholic indoctrination. Emerging from a childhood marked by emotional trauma, religious repression, and self-doubt, he forged a transformative journey of healing and self-emancipation. His life’s work is a testament to the power of the human spirit to rise. Over the decades, he broke free from harmful early programming and came to embrace a simple, liberating truth. Turmel spent more than 25 years in clinical practice, counselling individuals, families, and organizations. His message pulses through his writing, music, and teachings. Dr. Turmel has authored numerous books including his latest, Breaking the Spell of Religion & Healing the Trauma. Thank you Maurice! (Dr Moe)

Book at Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3LY3DJL/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/maurice-turmel-phd-a09950223/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MauriceTurmelPhD

Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568505213932

Site: www.drmoe2000.bandcamp.com

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This week Sydney Curtin joins us for an amazing episode that shows just how trauma can affect choices, and that it is possible to use our own traumatic experiences for good as we continue to recover. At just 13 years old, Sydney lost her Mother to suicide, after years of drug addiction. Her father became abusive in the aftermath, and Sydney would continue to dive into unhealthy relationships though her teens and into adulthood. At 20, she became pregnant by a man that was violent and not fit to be a father, and so she made the difficult decision to give her daughter up for adoption. With no support, no one to help guide her through her decision, and red-tape and contracts that didn't make sense, she ended up losing contact with her daughter even though she had believed it was an open adoption allowing her to stay in contact with her daughter as she grew up. Her experience led her to begin looking into adoption laws, and seeking reform, to help other mothers, but also prospective parents, really understand their choices. Sydney successfully changed legislation on open adoption in Idaho, advocating for ethical reform and transparency, making her a powerful public advocate. Thank your Sydney!

My website is www.coachcurtin.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/19EhQywKRD/?mibextid=wwXIfr

IG & TikTok is coach_sydneycurtin

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Jess Lalumiere was driving home late one night from a dream job as a chef that she had recently started. She was minutes away from her house on a quiet road, when an oncoming car seemed to be driving at speed on the wrong side of the road. Before Jess could react, she would find herself involved in a huge head on collision, that would turn her world upside down! It was just these two cars on the road, with no one else in sight for miles around. This episode is jaw dropping and we should ward you, does go into some of the gruesome details of the accident, but then concentrates on the aftermath and the following weeks and months as Jess dealt with both the physical and mental trauma. This is an extraordinary story of total terror, panic, bravery, courage and survival instincts, and as we hear, the accident was just the beginning.
TRIGGER / CONTENT WARNING: Details of a car crash, listener discretion advised. 
Links from Jess:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/theupbeetginger/
Email: [email protected]

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Join us as we re-visit one of the most listened to episodes in the last 5 years! And yes, we are still following Harriett's journey across Social Media. Every now and then a guest comes along, where we ask ourselves, how on earth are they still here to tell the tale? Harriet Barnsley was waiting at a Bus Stop in Birmingham, England, with her friend, just like they did a thousand times before. Two speeding cars came racing around the corner, and lost control, hitting Harriet and her best friend from childhood, at 101mph.  Tragically her friend was killed outright,  and Harriet ended up 50 feet away in a park. It was 7.30pm, on just another Saturday evening. The accident left Harriet for dead. Now, 10 years on, she joins us to tell her amazing story.
Links from Harriet
X: https://twitter.com/HarrietBarnsley
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hazzzzab
CONTENT WARNING: Contains graphic descriptions of injuries and trauma.

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Erik Hatterscheidt was a Business Major and took over his parents resort business when he finished school with a great deal of pressure on his shoulders to help revive the ailing numbers and use his knowledge to turn things around. 

As it happened, what Erik had learned really didn't translate into his parents smaller business, and he suffered in silence as things got worse, eventually turning to Alcohol.

Join us this week to hear how Erik arrived at a crossroads, and was able to get out of the darkness, and turn things around!

Today, he leads motorcycle-based expeditions that combine real-world service missions and personal transformation. 

Freshline Website: https://www.freshlineclub.com/

Freshline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshlinemotoclub/

Club Application Page: https://ride.freshlineclub.com/apply-here

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