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Jonathan Schwartz was once Hollywood’s most trusted financial advisor, managing icons like Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Known as the "diva whisperer," he seemed untouchable. But behind the glitz and glam, his secret drug and gambling addictions led him to embezzle over $4.7 million from the very clients he was meant to protect, resulting in a fall from grace that shocked the industry.

In 2016, Schwartz pled guilty to the crime that shattered his reputation and left him disgraced. After serving time and getting sober, Schwartz is now focused on rebuilding his life. He currently serves as the Program Director of Altus Rehab, where he’s helping others find their own path to recovery. His story is a wild ride of fame, crime, and transformation—think "Inventing Anna" meets "The Tinder Swindler."

This episode plays out like a Hollywood movie.. it’s a must listen. Thank you Jonathan for joining us!

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WTFMU Welcomes Rachel Pastor and Tiffany Hurd from Golden Rule Mushrooms. This podcast remains impartial to opinions on these kinds or medications and remedies and we want to keep an open space for all.

Rachel talks about overcoming a grueling a five-year battle with heroin addiction and homelessness, and its a really engaging story about just how overpowering and destructive addiction can be.

Rachel discovered the transformative power of mindset, habits, and psychedelics, which led her to a life dedicated to helping others heal and thrive. She teamed up with Tiffany Hurd who is an expert in this field, and founded Golden Rule Mushrooms. Hear for yourselves about how they work!

The episode shines a light on mental well-being and personal growth and our guests discuss how they provide tools, resources, and products that empower individuals to elevate their lives, overcome anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other challenges. Her mission is to create a movement that inspires clarity, joy, and transformation in the lives of many.

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Dave grew up in an almost perfect household: calm, loving and trusting. That all changed when he met and married an abusive woman. In Dave' words 'By all accounts she resembles a narcissist. She pretended to be a wonderful mother to our children and a loving wife to me. Behind closed doors, it was a different story' Dave was a natural father as a stay at home dad who was respected and loved by his children. His now ex wife alienated me from my children with her lies and manipulation. When he left the marriage, he tried taking his life. However, it was the day after that he found his resilience to fight. With a strong foundation of what he knew as a healthy upbringing, he knew life wasn’t meant to be like this.

Five years after his separation he has PTSD, but a great relationship with one of his two children. He has met a soul mate who brings him joy, strength and love. It's the start os a real fairytale for Dave.

Dave's story is a brave one, and sadly not uncommon. Dave shows that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

A Man’s Resilience : www.dbcollier.com

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At age twenty-four, Sara Alvarado bought a one-way ticket from the USA midwest to Mexico determined to heal from years of hard partying and sexual trauma. In this raw and inspiring episode, Sara takes us on a journey as she struggles with being newly sober, unexpectedly in love - and then suddenly, terrifyingly pregnant. Guided from afar by her wise and loving mother and her emerging spiritual connection, Sara confidently (yet full of self-doubt) faces the complexity of a multicultural marriage and motherhood in a foreign country. Sara shares the messy dance between cultures, classes, languages, traditions, white privilege, and a desire to belong. This epic love story confronts tough topics and uncertainty in an honest voice that is refreshing and witty.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sara608alvarado

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saralilacalvarado/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saralilacalvarado 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saralilacalvarado/ 

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/saraalvarado 

Website: www.SaraAlvarado.com

Book: https://a.co/d/axshDFK

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Brinn Langdale was 18 years old, when she was asked a question that changed her life forever. Someone asked if her older brother had ever "done anything to her." The answer was yes. For 12 years she had been molested by him. 

Growing up she had no clue what was happening and because of all the ways that the trauma was presenting itself, she just thought she was crazy. She describes herself as a poster child for trauma disgusted as a middle class, suburban athletic kid, so everyone just thought she was 'being a teenager'. 

But at 18, when she admitted to herself, and her family, what had been going on, her life suddenly made sense. The news exploded her family and all of their lives were turned upside down. Shortly after that she left for college where she became a super high achiever, while being addicted to weed and getting black out drunk and living on a constant emotional rollercoaster. 

At 22, she dove deep into her healing journey and spent her entire 20s healing using various holistic approaches, in addition to traditional therapy. she forgave her abuser by her 30th birthday and became a licensed therapist at 31. 

This is an incredible story, and we commend Brinn's bravery for coming on the show, and inspiring others

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Vanessa Abraham was a mother, a working professional, and a speech therapist, until a rare disorder left her voiceless, motionless, and dependent on others for survival. This story is a must listen and simply extraordinary!

Join us as Vanessa recounts the days and weeks that the disorder took over, her struggle through the worst of it, and her fight for recovery! 

Vanessa has written and Amazon Best Seller, Speechless, detailing the emotional, psychological, and physical fight to regain control of her body and life. 

Vanessa discusses the mental impact of sudden disability, the challenges of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome, and what her journey has taught her about resilience and hope. What a story! Thank you Vanessa!

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Website: https://aneuhealing.com/book/

Book link: https://www.amazon.com/Speechless-Therapist-Ability-Struggle-Reclaim/dp/B0DS96R6XT

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-abraham-10a1661a3/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechless_slp/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Speechless-SLP/61569361746127/

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Dr. Patricia V. Smith, joins us from Jamaica, to bring us her incredible story of escaping a terrifying life as a child on the streets of Jamaica! Dr Smith was homeless by then age of 10, and she talks openly about abandonment, abuse, and homelessness in her home town, to journeying to the USA, and becoming the CEO of Sweet P Home Care, a multimillion-dollar home healthcare company in New York. Patricia’s story inspires readers to embrace their infinite potential, find purpose, and rise above even the darkest challenges. Deeply rooted in the Finnish concept of ‘sisu’, stoic determination, grit, and bravery—her mission is to empower others to persist against all odds and create meaningful change in their lives. Author of I Persist, is a living testament to the transformative power of persistence, resilience, and self- determination. Her story is a rollercoaster of twists and turns and a simply incredible episode!

IG: @ipersist_patricia

Site: https://www.ipersist.net/

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After being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, Sandy Duarte turned her experience into an opportunity for personal growth and healing. 

In less than a year, despite being separated from her family (who are in Canada while she is in LA), she survived stage 4 cancer. 

In this episode we discus the moment she found out, and the mindset that she adapted to guide her through her recovery journey!

She wrote her book, Cancer Ramblings, during chemotherapy, and it’s now available worldwide. This book is a testament to the resilience we can find in ourselves, even in the darkest of times.

Her story of overcoming cancer through love, strength, and creativity will inspire others who are facing their own challenges, whether with cancer or any life struggle. 

Its a wonderful episode!

Site: www.cancerramblings.com

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

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Let's revisit this amazing episode, with Lena Papadopoulos, one of the most jaw dropping episodes in recent series. Lena was in love, her year long relationship had seen her plan to move in with her boyfriend, and even meet his family, however, something wasn't right. Constant 'work trips', always changing plans, gaslighting, and emotional manipulation had Lena second guessing her own sanity. Ultimately she chose to listen to her instincts, and started to do a little digging. What transpires through this episode is nothing short of a Netflix true crime documentary. This Episode uncovers the truth behind a covert narcissist living multiple lives around the world!  Thank you for your strength Lena, it's not easy to discuss such raw feelings of betrayal, anger and hurt, but Lena has turned these feelings into strength and pride in herself. Lena wants to tell her story to help others to trust their bodies, to trust their instinct. This episode is literally unbelievable.
Links from Lena:
Site: Website
IG: Instagram
FB: Facebook
Linked: LinkedIn

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Rob Kalwarowsky had it all, a high achiever with a well paid job. All that changed when a toxic boss began to pick away at Rob. Over time Rob lost his self belief, confidence, self love, and eventual lost the will to live. This nightmare scenario is all too common and can bring people to their knees, often bringing up childhood traumas of rejection, and parental abuse. This episode follows Rob's journey out of the darkness, and into an amazing recovery that gives hope to us all. We simply love this episode. It may seem like all is lost, but we can survive, do it!!!

Site: https://www.robkalwarowsky.com/

TedX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1okVCyCJjdw

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kalwarowsky/

Book: https://www.robkalwarowsky.com/book

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