Stable, nurturing relationships are essential to healthy development and can provide us with a sense of security. When someone feels like they’ve been abandoned, it can leave them with lasting trauma.

Connect with Railey: https://www.instagram.com/raileymolinario/

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Episode Summary:

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Riley, a love educator and relationship coach, who shares her incredible journey from being abandoned at birth to becoming a six-figure boss. We dive into her traumatic childhood experiences, including her father's abandonment and her mother's abusive relationship. Despite these challenges, Riley rose above the pain and suffering, eventually discovering her passion for teaching others how to thrive in relationships. We discuss the importance of taking responsibility for change and understanding how to respond to feelings of frustration and life's challenges. Join us as we explore the power of relationship intelligence and how it can lead to personal growth and thriving in difficult situations.

Chapters:

(0:00:55) - From Abandonment to Thriving

(0:18:08) - Taking Responsibility for Change

Chapter Summaries:

(0:00:55) - From Abandonment to Thriving (17 Minutes)

In this episode, Riley, an ex-love educator and relationship coach, shares her incredible journey from being abandoned at birth to becoming a six-figure boss. She talks about her traumatic childhood experiences, including her father's abandonment and her mother's abusive relationship. Despite the challenges she faced, Riley managed to rise above the pain and suffering, eventually discovering her passion for teaching others how to thrive in relationships. Riley reveals her struggles with anxiety and depression, and how she decided one day to take her life. However, a moment of clarity made her realize that she wanted the suffering to end, not her life.

(0:18:08) - Taking Responsibility for Change (3 Minutes)

We explore the importance of understanding how to respond to feelings of frustration and the challenges life presents us. By acknowledging these emotions and realizing that we have a choice in how we react, we can choose to respond in ways that benefit us instead of causing harm. Recognizing that problems are a part of life is crucial, and taking responsibility for our actions and responses is essential for personal growth and thriving in difficult situations'

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For too long, many people have silently battled mental health issues, putting on a happy face for the rest of the world — including musicians.

Connect with Mike: https://twitter.com/mbankheadmusic

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While death is inevitable for all of us at some point, when a loved one or friend suddenly dies, we are reminded of our fragility. Death is hard and grieving is a process.

Connect with Megan: https://www.meganglosson.com/

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In this episode, JD delves into the difficult topic of unexpected grief and the unanswered questions surrounding why bad things happen to good people. The episode empathizes with listeners who may be going through this experience, acknowledging that everyone who loves them understands and that any way they feel is justified and meaningful.

The episode features a storyteller who's loved one, Emily, had a heart transplant but unfortunately passed away unexpectedly. The episode also discusses the difficulty of unresolved issues when someone passes away unexpectedly, such as proposing to a loved just before their passing.

The podcast explores the unfathomable nature of death and how unexpected grief can make one feel like a child standing in front of an endless ocean. The episode acknowledges that the human mind may never truly understand sudden loss and how it can be shocking to confront this reality.

Chapters:

00:00:00 The Challenge Of Coping With Sudden Loss And Grief

00:01:02 What's Your Story Podcast: Coping With Unexpected Loss And Moving Forward With Life

00:06:50 Change Of Plans For Surgery And Tests

00:11:32 Struggling With Unresolved Feelings After A Sudden End To A Relationship

00:13:33 Struggling With The Process Of Letting Go And Finding Hope

00:16:30 The Importance Of Helping With Day-to-day Tasks

Key Takeaways:

The podcast discusses the difficulty of dealing with the sudden loss of a loved one, including feelings of denial and unresolved issues. The speaker offers support to those who have experienced loss, reminding them that they are not alone and surrounded by "lifeguards" ready to help. The power of love is emphasized as a way to bring people back from grief and remind them of their own fragility. Death is acknowledged as an inevitable part of life, but grieving is a necessary process.

Ongoing self-care is probably the most efficient and cost-effective way to manage your own mental health. Consistently creating space to pause, listen and reflect on what you really need.

Connect with Madhurima: https://www.instagram.com/madhurima_freedomsoulcoach/

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In this episode, we explore the importance of self-care during difficult times. JD asks listeners to consider what they can do within their power to feel better and recharge when feeling drained. The episode includes personal stories from our storyteller, Madhurima, and her own struggles with mental health and anxiety, including the stress of preparing for exams while dealing with the death of her father. Madhurima also shares how they grounded themselves and found purpose after their father's passing by focusing on his advice to do what makes them happy in life. Overall, this episode offers practical advice and personal anecdotes to help listeners prioritize self-care during c

Chapters:

00:00:00 Exploring Self-care And Therapy For Burnout Stress

00:04:49 The Pressure To Make Asian Parents Proud

00:09:53 The Chaotic Time When Self Care Can Help

00:19:15 The Importance Of Self-care: Finding What Works For You

00:21:50 Doing Everything We Can To Take Care Of Him

00:26:07 Personal Reflections On Overcoming Burnout And Anxiety During The Pandemic

Key Takeaways:

1. The speaker's father was ill and they were preparing for exams, causing a lot of stress.

2. Self-care can help manage stress and improve mental health.

3. Questions to ask oneself when practicing self-care include: what can I do to feel better, what helps me recharge, and what would I encourage a friend to do in my position?

4. The speaker's journey towards helping others with stress management began with their own experience of burnout.

5. Self-care is not selfish and is an efficient way to manage mental health.

Children need someone to listen to them, to validate their feelings, to have appropriate expectations for them based on their age, and they need the adults in their life to provide guidance on the challenges they face as they are developing

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In this episode, JD discusses the impact of childhood conditioning on one's life and how it can lead to a disconnection from one's intuition. Our guest storyteller, Alma, shares her personal journey of struggling with self-acceptance and seeking answers outside of herself. She emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, connecting with one's feelings, and expressing needs to fill the emptiness inside. Alma also talks about the challenges of vulnerability and how it can be difficult to open up when our minds are telling us not to. She shares her experience of feeling emotionally dead and being called a zombie by someone close to her. The episode concludes with a discussion on projection and how others' reactions may be a reflection of their own fears and beliefs. Overall, this episode offers valuable insights into overcoming childhood conditioning and finding fulfillment in life.

Chapters:

00:00:00 The Importance Of Understanding Childhood Neglect

00:04:49 The Spectrum Of Emotional Neglect In Childhood

00:06:13 The Struggle Of Vulnerability And Overthinking.

00:12:52 Emotionally Dead And Disconnected From Feelings

00:15:39 The Importance Of Genuine Vulnerability In Relationships

00:21:58 Continuing Alma's Story And Encouraging Vulnerability In Dealing With Common Life Struggles

00:23:11 The Importance Of Sharing Personal Narratives In Mental Health Education

00:27:02 The Power Of Vulnerability And Energy Healing

Key Takeaways:

The podcast discusses the importance of vulnerability and how it can help individuals connect with their emotions and needs. The speaker shares her personal experience of feeling emotionally dead and how a therapist helped her practice vulnerability. Vulnerability can be risky, but accepting the consequences is key to true human connection. The speaker emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, compassion towards others, and connecting with one's feelings to fill the emptiness inside. The lack of a support system can make vulnerability difficult, but it is still possible to live a fulfilling life.

The emotional toll of being cheated on can be overwhelming.

Connect with Chris: https://twitter.com/chrisalexchavez

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What does it mean if you feel the symptoms of grief—such as denial, depression, anger, panic and physical ailments—but no one has died? Could you still be grieving?

Connect with Koli: https://twitter.com/kolimariex

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When loss first occurs, you feel shocked. Unable to think, move or speak. You just stand there starring blankly with only these few words making a mess in your mind.

Connect with Adam: https://twitter.com/adammark90

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When a parent of an adult dies, there is almost an unspoken expectation that it will not hit you head on.

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The only cure for grief is to grieve.

Connect With Atlas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atlaskatari/

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