Well, That F*cked Me Up! Surviving Life Changing Events.

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TW: Depression and Suicide: In this very open and honest re-cap of 'Justin's Story', Luke and Kyle get vulnerable. If we don't talk about our feelings, we can't start the healing process. Mental Health, and in particular depression related suicide,  should be a topic we can all feel comfortable discussing! Come on! We can do it!
Helpful Links from Justin:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
www.cmha.ca
www.imperfectlyperfectcampaign.com
www.justinbrien.com 
Insta  @justinbrien19 i
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TW / CONTENT WARNING: Discusses depression and suicidal thoughts.
From and early age, Justin wanted to be 'someone else'. His feelings of being worthless would lead him to start planning his suicide. A heartfelt story of living with undiagnosed clinical depression, and slowly losing a grip on reality. As addiction took hold, he nearly threw in the towel.  but one final speck of hope, saw Justin begin his journey of redemption and self belief. 

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Wow, what an episode! Kyle, also a boxing fan, talks about his love for training and how it serves as a form of release. What we are learning, is that It's never too late to face your past traumas and start living your life again.  There is help out there. We are not alone.

Helpful links from Tiffanee:
Website - https://www.tiffaneeandco.com.au/
Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roll-with-the-punches/id1520188386?mt=2&app=podcast
Insta - https://www.tiffaneeandco.com.au/instagram

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Pure inspiration! Tiff lived in the fast lane, keeping as busy as possible, presenting a persona to others that she was 'OK'. Then, one day, while training for a corporate Boxing match, memories from past abuse came flooding back. Seemingly locked away forever, Tiff recalls the weeks of tears, the self awakening, and the strength she gained to face her fears. In this extended 'expert' episode, we hear how unlocking her trauma became the foundation to completely change the way she lived. Boxing would allow her not only to face her opponents, but finally allow her to face herself and her past too! 
TW: Contains discussions of abuse.

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Gosh. Where to start? Kyle's Story of sexual abuse as a child, was nothing short of incredible. We heard how he was somehow able to find light, at the end of a very long, very dark tunnel. We discuss his story, and offer some insight into my neighbor's vacuuming habits also!
Helpful links from Kyle:
https://www.rainn.org
https://1in6.org
https://www.nsvrc.org
Our podcast email: [email protected]

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WARNING: Contains discussions about sexual abuse as a child, and sexual trauma. 
This is a brave, honest and emotional story beginning when Kyle was just 6 years old. While we don't go into explicit details of the abuse, we advise listener discretion. The focus on this story, as always, is the journey of courage, hope, and triumph through adversity. We hear how Kyle survived this life changing experience, his challenges growing up, and how he continues to grow stronger every day! Amazing.

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This one is good. Kyle brings some wonderful insights to the forefront as we discuss what gives someone the strength and courage to get back up, after they have been knocked down, time and time again. Oh, and watch out for the alligators!
Helpful Links from Julie:
https://www.redcross.org/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Sally
Insta @divinephoenixrising

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It's 2020 and Hurricane Sally is about to hit Florida and Alabama, with devastating consequences. After breaking her arm and losing her job, there was more to come in Julie's life changing week, as hurricane Sally made landfall and flood water took everything, literally overnight. Julie's rise from the ashes, and  the work she is doing to help other women in need, is one of strength and hope for all of us!

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Luke and Kyle unpack the rollercoaster of Connie's Story! While we are not a podcast about drink and drug recovery specifically, now and then we find a story that we think needs to be shared. Recovery from substance abuse of any kind can be a daunting and lonely journey, so we hope to highlight these types of stories from time to time.  Be it trauma, addiction, drug abuse , mental health issues, and diagnosis of all kinds, there is help out here. You are not alone.
Helpful Links from Connie:
Alcoholics Anonymous:
https://aa.org/
Connie's non-profit meditation for kids!
https://www.worthybeyondpurpose.com/

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Experiencing a 'rock bottom' is tough. A pivotal moment when all hope seems lost. In Connie's story we hear about just how far down drink and drugs took her, and what enabled her to start swimming to the surface once again. As if totaling her car,  getting caught drunk at the wheel, and setting herself on fire weren't enough (that's just a week!), incredibly, there would be even more to come before her journey of recovery through the power of meditation would finally begin to turn her life around.  

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