In this episode, I talk about Child Sex Trafficking and the movie "Sound of Freedom". Sex Trafficking is and epidemic and modern-day slavery affecting more humans than ever before in history. This movie is based on a True Story, except where it is not… listen to hear the parts of the movie that the movie makers took some dramatic turns. Together we can help. Together we can make a difference! Please go see the movie while it is still in theaters and take ALL your friends with you! I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider "heroes." Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Operation Underground Railroad at OU https://ourrescue.org Find Marci at https://www.marcinettles.com marcinettles(.)com For the Freebie offered in this episode, go to https://www.marcinettles.com/freebies

In this episode, in honor of the 247th Birthday of the United States of America, I talk about our Independence and the events that led up to the American Revolution. Reading from the article, "7 Events That Enraged Colonists and Led to the American Revolution," written by: Patrick J. Kiger on History.com. Men and women have fought and died for the past 247 years to sustain the freedoms bought by the blood of those who willingly fought for you and me. The Colonists were fed up by the tyranny rule… are you? I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider "heroes." Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Find Marci at https://www.marcinettles.com marcinettles(.)com For the FULL article, please go to https://www.marcinettles.com/freebies

In this episode, I talk about Vulnerability as a Superpower! Busting 3 myths and sharing 3 truths! I also share two very personal stories of how being vulnerable in sharing my story has saved lives and helped restore hope in people with Identity Crisis. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider "heroes." Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Find Marci at https://www.marcinettles.com marcinettles(.)com For the FREEBIE from this episode, the recording of my keynote: "You're Unseen, Unworthy, and Not Loved; Daily undoing the lies we tell ourselves," go to https://www.marcinettles.com/freebies

In this episode, I share more of my personal story of feeling unseen, unworthy, and not loved. I talk about the choice we all have to shift our perspective on the circumstances of our lives… from WHY Me to What Must I do with it to grow and help others. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider "heroes." Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Find Marci at https://www.marcinettles.com marcinettles(.)com

This episode is Part 2 of 2 where Joey Spector and I focus on the Healing after the trauma and Post Traumatic Stress that led him from being a first responder (Police and Fire) to being in so much pain, distress, overload and chaos that led him to hitting what he thought he could no longer handle… finding himself "Sitting with a Gun in His Mouth." Joey shares his and his family's journey to healing and mastering their emotions in their circumstances and how you can too! Joey Spector is a retired firefighter who became a podcaster, author, and meditation/emotional fitness teacher after a very close call with suicide and a subsequent hard-fought transformation to radical wellness, unshakable happiness, and indestructible resiliency. His mission is to: -Teach how emotional & mental fitness is just like physical fitness and just as important. -To normalize and destigmatize the sharing and processing of emotions and experiences and mental health struggles. -To authentically share his own experiences and offer the guidance, tools, and resources needed to: maximize your happiness when times are good, overcome any obstacle when times are tough, and crush goals like a total boss. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider "heroes." Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Joey: Instagram @TheJoeSpector Find Marci at https://www.marcinettles.com marcinettles(.)com Remember to claim your episode freebie at https://www.marcinettles.com/freebies

This episode is Part 1 of 2 where Joey Spector and I focus on Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress that led him from being a first responder (Police and Fire) to so much pain, distress, overload and chaos that led him to hitting what he thought he could no longer handle… finding himself "Sitting with a Gun in His Mouth." Joey Spector is a retired firefighter who became a podcaster, author, and meditation/emotional fitness teacher after a very close call with suicide and a subsequent hard-fought transformation to radical wellness, unshakable happiness, and indestructible resiliency. His mission is to: -Teach how emotional & mental fitness is just like physical fitness and just as important. -To normalize and destigmatize the sharing and processing of emotions and experiences and mental health struggles. -To authentically share his own experiences and offer the guidance, tools, and resources needed to: maximize your happiness when times are good, overcome any obstacle when times are tough, and crush goals like a total boss. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider "heroes." Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Joey: Instagram @TheJoeSpector Find Marci at https://www.marcinettles.com marcinettles(.)com Remember to claim your episode freebie at https://www.marcinettles.com/freebies

In this episode, I will be sharing information from Wikipedia and an article written by Elizabeth Street on the battle Abraham Lincoln had with Depression throughout his life and how he overcame his "melancholy" to be one of the greatest Presidents the United States has ever known. It was titled "Overcoming Obstacles: How Abraham Lincoln Defeated Depression" and was published on LearningLiftOff.com January 6, 2015 I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider "heroes." Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! For a copy of the article shared in this episode, go to https://www.marcinettles.com/freebies Find Marci at https://www.marcinettles.com

In this episode, Paulina Pantyleva and I talk about her personal experience with food and sex addiction, what addiction really is, how they start and her story of an addiction cycle that controlled her life, ruined her confidence, and nearly ended her marriage. Paulina shares the 4-step process that she used to recover and her book that she hopes will bring support to other women suffering from sex addiction in the shadows. Paulina Pantyleva is a pseudonym used due to the stigma of the subject matter. Her book is entitled My Secret Life as a Sex addict. How I repaired the Damage. It is her true story of her struggles with sex and food addiction and how it devasted her relationships, her health, and her spirit, and how, after 40 years, she was able to overcome her struggles. Paulina works as a medical doctor in her day job, and she has a small startup medical practice. She has 25-year-old triplets, and a loving husband. She is now 50 years old, a suburban middle-class woman living on the East Coast. She published her book this year, in 2023 and she hopes it will help other female sex addicts to recover as well. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider "heroes." Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please reach out for your FREEBIE of the 4 Steps that Paulina used for her recovery at https://www.marcinettles.com//freebies Find Marci at https://www.marcinettles.com marcinettles(.)com

In this episode, Robin Gargano, Annemarie Lafferty, and myself have a conversation around the difference between Mental Illness and Mental Health, how they both create ripple effects in the world, and how we can take ownership of the impact we want to make. Both Robin and Annemarie provided great insight and tools on how you can "Free Yourself; Free Your Life and Make Mental Health Matter." Robin Gargano is a Resiliency Transition Coach and Strategist, a best-selling author, impact speaker, proud Momma & wife, and has been featured on media platforms such as Forbes, NY Weekly, Huff Mag, Yahoo, Fox and both national and international news broadcasts. After living in the darkness from multiple tragedies, Robin is driven to help athletes find their resiliency by harnessing vulnerability to find strength, as she has done. Robin is the CEO of L4 ~ Livin' Life, Lovin' Life where she helps turn suffering and adversity into strength through resiliency, leadership, and mental performance training. Annemarie Lafferty became curious in 2013 when her athlete daughter became post-concussive for 9 months; why did some athletes return to their sport before her with the same injury? Her quest began to further educate herself and train in healthcare that focused on brain injury, chronic behaviors and how trauma affects the body. In 2015 Annemarie completed certification in Energy Medicine, Mind-Body Medicine in advanced trauma for individuals and groups in 2019, Reiki Practitioner 2018 and has had a suicide prevention radio talk show on 103.3FM for three and a half years. In 2018 Annemarie founded Healing Within Wellness Sprays to support her many clients with anxiety and PTSD. Prior to 2013 Annemarie's clinical experience includes 15 years as a Ca. EMT, 23 years non-RN operating room scrub nurse and 25 years Registered Dental Assistant in Pediatrics. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider "heroes." Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Robin: https://l4livin.com , Instagram @robingarganoL4 @L4__map_4sport Please connect with Annemarie: https://www.healingwithin.us , Instagram @healingwithin11 , email: [email protected] Find Marci at https://www.marcinettles.com marcinettles(.)com Claim your Episode Freebie, Your Operating System Survey, at https://www.marcinettles.com/freebies

In this episode, Sophie Shepherd and I discuss the challenges and restrictions she faced as a teenager with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), how an abusive relationship was the trigger to autoimmunity for her and the journey she traveled from medical doctors, who did not have answers for her, to seeking the knowledge and healing for herself. Sophie Shepherd is the founder of SHE Talks Health & the creator of the SHE Talks Health Podcast. Sophie is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and NLP Certified Life Coach who helps women transform their hormone, gut and thyroid health. Using a combination of root cause functional lab testing, transformation subconscious mindset reprogramming, and diet and lifestyle science, Sophie and her team, partner with you to create a holistic approach to bringing your body and mind back into balance. Her mission is to revolutionize the way women claim their health and slay old stories of being in sick bodies. I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider "heroes." Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Thank you for listening! Please connect with Sophie: @SheTalksHealth on Social Media Channels and https://shetalkshealth.com Find Marci at https://www.marcinettles.com marcinettles(.)com