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Ken Falke and WP72 Alum Erika Emmons talk 2020 lessons learned

All Network Episodes, Struggle Well

Don’t miss this deep dive into the power of Warrior PATHH and how it can benefit you in any situation. Join Ken Falke as he sits down and chats with Erika Emmons, WP72 Alumni, about her life before and after the program, as well as how it helped her prepare to care for her mother in her final moments of 2020. Erika Emmons is a 6-year Army National Guard combat veteran. She deployed with the 36th Infantry Division to Iraq from 2010-2011 as an imagery analyst before getting out in 2012. She currently lives in Cary, NC for her job with BAE Systems, Inc where she works as a software trainer, technical support, and a Jane of all trades in the GEOINT (Geospatial Intelligence) community.

Erika attended the Warrior PATHH program at Boulder Crest Virginia in October of 2019 and is a proud member of WP class 072 (Valkyrie). She actually put off attending the program for over a year & a half because she felt there were other vets who needed it more than her, but thanks to the gentle persistence of Joe Wood, she relented. Today she readily admits that she needed the program more than she realized & that self-care is NOT selfish, but necessary.

Erika’s biggest personal accomplishment this year was being able to be her mother’s primary caregiver in her last chapter of life. Throughout the year Erika shared her journey through public posts on Instagram & Facebook in hopes of reaching people who are either in similar situations or may be in the future. Her goal was to help just one person, but now she has expanded that goal to reach as many as possible. She is working on a YouTube series about being a primary caregiver & is also in the very early stages of writing a book on the same topic.

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Regret Not, But Learn From Your Mistakes

All Network Episodes, The Suicide Prevention Punchline

Ari Gunzburg is a motivational speaker. He learned about death early in life. He experienced a traumatic moment when only 10 years old, when his teacher passed away while on a hiking trip. This would affect his life deeply and change his perspective forever.

If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 OR text “‘hello” to 741741. Or if you don’t want to just give someone a number, here is a step-by-step guide on you can talk to someone who is suicidal: www.suicideispreventable.org

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“I Will Love You For However Long…”

In today’s podcast, we interview Rachel, a foster mom who has opened her home to many children over the years. Rachel delivers a powerful example of selfless love as she talks about the rewards and challenges of being a foster parent. In a world where countless children need a loving home, Rachel lives by the philosophy that “they need to attach more than anything I need”. She expertly describes the keys to successful foster parenting and emphasizes that the children she has cared for taught her far more than she ever taught them.

Rachel is a Social Worker and is foster mom to a 8 month old, 13 year old and 18 year old. She relishes time with what she refers to as her “sweet little family”.

So-Called Normal. A conversation we have to have.

Mark’s TEDx talk, Why We Choose Suicide, is among the most-watched in the world with over 6 million views. His story of searching for “the man in the light brown jacket” who saved his life from a teenage suicide attempt went viral around the world. When Mark learned of products being sold on Amazon that promoted suicide, his successful online petition to have them removed garnered tens of thousands of signatures and again gained global media attention. The worldwide rights to Mark’s first book have been acquired by HarperCollins.

Mark brings a diverse and unique perspective of someone who has been a patient, a professional, and a policy influencer in the mental health system. He lives with his family in Toronto, Canada.

Informed by his direct experience with stigma and the mental health care system, Mark Henick dedicated his life from an early age to opening minds and creating change.

Mark is the principal and CEO of Strategic Mental Health Solutions, a boutique consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations and individuals to move strategically from basic mental health awareness toward meaningful, measurable action.

He has previously served as the youngest president of a provincial Canadian Mental Health Association division in history, the youngest member of the board of directors for the Mental Health Commission of Canada, and a national spokesperson for the Faces of Mental Illness campaign. He has worked as a front line mental health counselor and the manager of a national workplace mental health training program. Prior to his present role, Mark oversaw the Fund Development and Marketing & Communications portfolios for the Canadian Mental Health Association as National Director of Strategic Initiatives.

Mark holds a Master of Science in child development, a Bachelor of Arts with interdisciplinary honors focusing on psychology and philosophy, and certificates in trauma counseling, suicide intervention, mental health first aid, and knowledge exchange.

Today, Mark is a sought-after public speaker and active media commentator on issues related to mental illness and mental health.

Mark has appeared in more than a hundred television segments, and countless more radio, print, and online features about mental health. His work has frequently appeared across Canada by media such as CTV National News, Entertainment Tonight, and The Globe and Mail; in the United States by CNN, the Chicago Tribune, and The New York Daily News; and in the UK by The Independent, The Daily Mail, and The Sun. He has also appeared around the world in, AsiaOne (Singapore), Trud (Bulgaria), The Epoch Times (China), Reader’s Digest, Buzzfeed, and The Huffington Post, among many others.

Hypnosis: A Misunderstood Method to Help Overcome Anxiety feat. Doug Sands

All Network Episodes, Strength Thru Vulnerability

“Hypnosis at its base level, is simply communicating with a person’s unconscious mind. And a person’s unconscious has two goals, to keep them safe, and to keep them happy.”

In this week’s episode I am joined by consulting hypnotist, Doug Sands. Doug enlightens us with the power of hypnosis, explains how it can be used to help overcome fears and anxieties, and even leaves us with a couple tools that anyone can use to help treat their own anxieties.

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Cindy Gallop — Nice Girls Do Get Angry

All Network Episodes, Zestful Aging

Cindy Gallop is a consultant and entrepreneur who, for 35 years, has worked in brandbuilding, marketing and advertising with companies like Levi’s, LOreal, and Calvin Klein, to name a few.
She champions and campaigns for diversity in all forms, and as part of that is working to change depictions of aging in advertising by ending ageism in the advertising industry. She’s known as a major changemaker in her field, and likes to describe herself this way: “I like to blow shit up. I am the Michael Bay of business.” (Michael Bay is the creator of the Transformer movies, and other teen explosive films.) Find out more about Cindy at CindyGallop.com.

Check out https://copenotes.com/zestful for an innovative app that supports mental health.

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Episode 115 – The Reality of Sponsors, Investors, and Partners

Does your project need sponsorship? Do you think investors might help your career? Are you ready for a partner to make your dream come true? This week, Judy and Jason clear up the confusion on these ideas and talk about what it REALLY takes to get sponsors, investors and valuable partners enrolled in your vision.

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To learn more about Judy’s programs go to: https://themessageofyou.com/
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The Beauty and Magic of Riding Music's Waves

Quoting from my book about the rediscovery of the authentic self –

Recovering and Healing After the Narcissist: “Music resounds through the body/mind, awakening and expanding our human possibilities. Music takes us away from distracting conscious thoughts. and into a sensory world of relaxation and freedom.”

“Music transports us to other worlds. Our moods shift, our spirits lighten; we shed our emotional burdens without thinking.”

“Great music surprises and calms us. It is a friend that soothes us.

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The Opposite of Certainty – My Conversation with Janine Urbaniak Reid

All Network Episodes, Precarious

Leah and Janine have much in common. They both know what it’s like when best-laid plans go awry. Janine tells the beautiful and heart-breaking story tracing her son’s diagnosis and subsequent treatment of a brain tumor. Janine is the epitome of grace and hope. Her book, “The Opposite of Uncertainty” captures her struggle with making sense about something that makes no sense. You will fill uplifted after listening to this episode.

Janine Urbaniak Reid has been published in the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, and widely syndicated. Hoping to bring humanity into the healthcare discussion by sharing her experience as a mother of son with a brain tumor, she penned a piece for the Post which went viral. She has been interviewed on national news networks, and continues her work as a spokeswoman for healthcare justice.
Janine writes about her imperfect life, what connects us, and addresses the question of what it means to love fiercely in a sometimes dangerous and always uncertain world.
She lives in Northern California with her family and a motley assortment of pets. She attends St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Marin City: all are welcome

My First Ever Q&A!

All Network Episodes, Strength Thru Vulnerability

Thinking Thursday #12

The other day I posted on my Insta Story asking y’all for some questions and y’all delivered! Enjoy the first ever Q&A session on the Strength thru Vulnerability Podcast, where I answer what has been helping me get by during these crazy times, how much equipment you need to start a podcast, what my favorite part of every day is, and so much more!