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From cookoo's nest to living life - Ioannis Skiotes | VIDEO | Mark MI Words

Before Bipolar Disorder struck at 25, Ioannis was thriving — a two‑time college graduate, fit, focused, and full of momentum. Then everything collapsed.At 25 he lost his first professional job and plunged into a severe depression, tormented by voices. With no health insurance, he spent two years in a State Mental Institution, trapped in a cavernous abyss that felt endless. Wrong medications battered him with brutal side effects; one even triggered Afib, turning survival into a daily fight.But after his release, the long climb back began. A chance encounter with Cuckoo's Nest star Jack Nicholson lit a spark. From the wreckage, Ioannis forged his Six Point Method — a way to live with an incurable condition without surrendering to it.Today Ioannis shares his story with us.You can find his contact information, his book and an outline of his 6 points here... ioannisskiotes.com▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ In the Line of Duty: Cops v's Mental illness | Mark MI Words

Stories from BUMWIPER the book - 7 hour struggle to save a life | Mark MI WordsMy new book has just come out. It's called 'BUMWIPER- 18 years working with people with disabilities'. And today I'm going to tell you one of the stories that's in this book.This is my story of trying to save a man with brain injury and psychosis from ending his own life. Be aware. This episode contains depictions of suicidal behavior, suicide, violence, blood, and a little bit of gore.

My new book has just come out. It's called 'BUMWIPER- 18 years working with people with disabilities'. And today I'm going to tell you one of the stories that's in this book.This is my story of trying to save a man with brain injury and psychosis from ending his own life. Be aware. This episode contains depictions of suicidal behavior, suicide, violence, blood, and a little bit of gore.

This week's episode tackles one of the most urgent crises facing Australia — and the world: domestic violence. Women are being harmed and killed by the people meant to love and protect them, and the numbers are rising. I grew up believing a man's role is to safeguard his family, never hurt them, and that belief drives this conversation. This episode asks a simple, confronting question: What must good men do? And why staying silent is no longer an option.Liz Ortenburger CEO of Safe Nest is our guest today and she will share with us her wisdom gleaned from 10 years in the domestic violence space.You will be challenged and confronted by this conversation.Domestic violence is tearing through Australia — and across the world — at a rate that should shock every one of us. Women are being assaulted and murdered by the very people who claim to love them, and the numbers are rising. This week, I sat down for what I believe is one of the most important conversations I'll have all year.I grew up with a simple belief: a man's job is to protect the people he loves, never harm them. The idea of hurting my partner or my children was unthinkable — something my own father would have confronted head‑on. That value shaped me, and it shapes the way I approach this issue.Years ago, during the height of the Me Too movement, I asked a panel of women a question: What can good men actually do? Not the performative stuff — the real actions that make a difference. Their answer was clear: call out harmful behaviour, refuse to tolerate abusive talk, and stand firm in spaces where disrespect is normalised. The truth is, I've never surrounded myself with men who speak that way — but that doesn't mean the problem isn't everywhere.This episode is about responsibility, culture, and the role men must play in ending violence. It's about listening, learning, and refusing to stay silent.✅ In the Line of Duty: Cops v's Mental illness | Mark MI Words

Liz Ortenburger CEO of Safe Nest is our guest today and she will share with us her wisdom gleaned from 10 years in the domestic violence space. You will be challenged and confronted by this conversation.This week's episode tackles one of the most urgent crises facing Australia — and the world: domestic violence. Women are being harmed and killed by the people meant to love and protect them, and the numbers are rising. I grew up believing a man's role is to safeguard his family, never hurt them, and that belief drives this conversation. This episode asks a simple, confronting question: What must good men do? And why staying silent is no longer an option.Domestic violence is tearing through Australia — and across the world — at a rate that should shock every one of us. Women are being assaulted and murdered by the very people who claim to love them, and the numbers are rising. This week, I sat down for what I believe is one of the most important conversations I'll have all year.I grew up with a simple belief: a man's job is to protect the people he loves, never harm them. The idea of hurting my partner or my children was unthinkable — something my own father would have confronted head‑on. That value shaped me, and it shapes the way I approach this issue.Years ago, during the height of the Me Too movement, I asked a panel of women a question: What can good men actually do? Not the performative stuff — the real actions that make a difference. Their answer was clear: call out harmful behaviour, refuse to tolerate abusive talk, and stand firm in spaces where disrespect is normalised. But the truth is, I've never surrounded myself with men who speak that way — but that doesn't mean the problem isn't everywhere.This episode is about responsibility, culture, and the role men must play in ending violence. It's about listening, learning, and refusing to stay silent.✅ In the Line of Duty: Cops v's Mental illness | Mark MI Words

There are many of us out there living with mental illness that feal stuck. Caught up in an endless cycle of medication and constant failure.Dr Berg, an expert on how the brain functions, can help you, literally, change your mind - by finding new ways to alter behavior and challenge the notion that anyone is 'too broken to help'.We get the chance to chat to DR Brad today on Mark MI Words.Find out more about Dr Berg's work or request a FREE copy of his book 'Transform You' at ⁠encompassedpurpose.com⁠▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ In the Line of Duty: Cops v's Mental illness | Mark MI Words

There are many of us out there living with mental illness that feal stuck. Caught up in an endless cycle of medication and constant failure.Dr Berg, an expert on how the brain functions, can help you, literally, change your mind - by finding new ways to alter behavior and challenge the notion that anyone is 'too broken to help'.We get the chance to chat to DR Brad today on Mark MI Words.Find out more about Dr Berg's work or request a FREE copy of his book 'Transform You' at encompassedpurpose.com▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ In the Line of Duty: Cops v's Mental illness | Mark MI Words

Can a smile save a life?That's the question our guest leaves us with today.The long walk to suicide a lonely one.Maybe your intervention, your love, can halt that walk in its tracks.Robb Kelly, PhD – The Recovery Expert – was born in Manchester England. He grew up in a family of musicians and developed a strong love for music at an early age. he managed to stay on a path of success with a PhD in psychology in prestigious University of Oxford.No one would have predicted, that he would be living on the streets of Manchester, an addict homeless and alone. He recalls the night where he had a staggering revelation when it came to his own alcoholism.Dr. Kelly has witnessed the miracle of recovery – he has worked with thousands of people living with mental illness and addiction, who appeared just as desperate and hopeless as he did, and he has helped lead them to the solution of permanent recovery.His personal slogan, “Step out of the disease, and into the Solution” was created from his own philosophy of recovery.You can connect with Rob @ robbkelly.com or try beathebox @ robbkelly.com/breathbox/▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS… ✅ In the Line of Duty: Cops v's Mental illness | Mark MI Words

Can a smile save a life?That's the question our guest leaves us with today.The long walk to suicide a lonely one.Maybe your intervention, your love, can halt that walk in its tracks.Robb Kelly, PhD – The Recovery Expert – was born in Manchester England. He grew up in a family of musicians and developed a strong love for music at an early age. he managed to stay on a path of success with a PhD in psychology in prestigious University of Oxford. No one would have predicted, that he would be living on the streets of Manchester, an addict homeless and alone. He recalls the night where he had a staggering revelation when it came to his own alcoholism. Dr. Kelly has witnessed the miracle of recovery – he has worked with thousands of people living with mental illness and addiction, who appeared just as desperate and hopeless as he did, and he has helped lead them to the solution of permanent recovery.His personal slogan, “Step out of the disease, and into the Solution” was created from his own philosophy of recovery.You can connect with Rob @ robbkelly.com or try beathebox @ robbkelly.com/breathbox/▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ In the Line of Duty: Cops v's Mental illness | Mark MI Words

I have the privilege of speaking to police recruits about my mental illness — and about the moments when police have met me at my worst, in the middle of a mental health crisis.I don't give them theory. I give them a story.A real one. A raw one. One that shows what it feels like when the uniform arrives, when the world is spinning, and when the difference between escalation and safety comes down to a single human choice.This is that story…▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS… ✅ SO DO I - Bipolar Without Shame - Professor Pakesta Washington | Mark MI Words

Today on Mark MI Words we welcome Sgt Tom Lee.Tom has been shot at, lied about, fired, praised, rebuilt, broken, and redeemed — and somehow, he's still on the job.For more than twenty‑three years he's been on the front line of Texas law enforcement. University patrols, city policing, a Sheriff's Office Mental Health Sergeant — he's walked into the places most people cross the street to avoid. His work has taken him into the darkest corners of crisis and forced him to wrestle with the biggest questions of faith, purpose, and survival.Today, Tom is a mental‑health leader in law enforcement, president of a regional Critical Incident Stress Management team, and a speaker who talks about resilience, trauma, and redemption with the authority of someone who's lived every word.His memoir, Scars of the Badge, takes readers behind the uniform — into the wounds you carry, the politics that try to break you, and the faith that stitches you back together.You can find the book and connect with Tom @ ⁠www.scarsofthebadge.com⁠or @ www.facebook.com/tom.aubrey.lee▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ Unseen Heroes 2 - SGT Tommy Anderson | Mark MI Words

Today on Mark MI Words we welcome Sgt Tom Lee.Tom has been shot at, lied about, fired, praised, rebuilt, broken, and redeemed — and somehow, he's still on the job.For more than twenty‑three years he's been on the front line of Texas law enforcement. University patrols, city policing, a Sheriff's Office Mental Health Sergeant — he's walked into the places most people cross the street to avoid. His work has taken him into the darkest corners of crisis and forced him to wrestle with the biggest questions of faith, purpose, and survival.Today, Tom is a mental‑health leader in law enforcement, president of a regional Critical Incident Stress Management team, and a speaker who talks about resilience, trauma, and redemption with the authority of someone who's lived every word.His memoir, Scars of the Badge, takes readers behind the uniform — into the wounds you carry, the politics that try to break you, and the faith that stitches you back together.You can find the book and connect with Tom @ www.scarsofthebadge.comor @ www.facebook.com/tom.aubrey.lee▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ Unseen Heroes 2 - SGT Tommy Anderson | Mark MI Words

In the Line of Duty Cops V's Mental illness | Mark MI WordsI have the privilege of speaking to police recruits about my mental illness — and about the moments when police have met me at my worst, in the middle of a mental health crisis.I don't give them theory. I give them a story.A real one. A raw one. One that shows what it feels like when the uniform arrives, when the world is spinning, and when the difference between escalation and safety comes down to a single human choice.This is that story…▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ SO DO I - Bipolar Without Shame - Professor Pakesta Washington | Mark MI Words

It's not just the door kickers who served in the front lines that came home with invisible wounds. It was also the men and women who repaired their equipment and who ensured their weapons would work every time.They worked in the same dust and smoke as the door-kickers. They shared the same dangers, slept in the same hoochs and shred the loneliness away from their friends and families.They are the soldiers who have the hardest time accepting that they may have suffered the invisible wounds.SGT Tommy Anderson is one of these men. Today's he shares some of his experiences. His honesty and vulnerability shine through. If you are a soldier who wonders if you're alone in your pain - you need to listen today.▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS… ✅ SO DO I - Bipolar Without Shame - Professor Pakesta Washington | Mark MI Words

It's not just the door kickers who served in the front lines that came home with invisible wounds. It was also the men and women who repaired their equipment and who ensured their weapons would work every time.They worked in the same dust and smoke as the door-kickers. They shared the same dangers, slept in the same hoochs and shred the loneliness away from their friends and families.They are the soldiers who have the hardest time accepting that they may have suffered the invisible wounds.SGT Tommy Anderson is one of these men. Today's he shares some of his experiences. His honesty and vulnerability shine through. If you are a soldier who wonders if you're alone in your pain - you need to listen today.▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ SO DO I - Bipolar Without Shame - Professor Pakesta Washington | Mark MI Words

Vulnerable VS Weak | Mark MI Words

Too many times, I open the comments on Mark MI Words and see the same thing: men telling me I'm weak. You'd think we'd be past that by now — past the idea that a man has to be unbreakable, silent, stone‑faced to count as strong. But day after day, it still shows up.In this episode, I dig into the difference between being vulnerable and being weak, and why so many people still confuse the two. I talk about what it costs to show up honestly, why some men lash out when they see it, and why vulnerability isn't the opposite of strength — it's the proof of it.Let's dive in and see where this conversation takes us.

This week, I want to talk a couple of conversations that have stayed with me in a way I can't shake. In the past couple of weeks, I've spoken with people living with mental illness who have survived significant abuse. And in both conversations, the most disturbing moment wasn't the trauma they described — it was when they told me they believed it was their fault.Hearing that hit me hard. Even though I've never experienced abuse myself, I know how powerful and destructive self‑blame can be. It's something we don't talk about enough, and it's something too many people carry alone.In this episode, I unpack why survivors so often internalise blame, how shame rewrites the story in their heads, and why these conversations matter for all of us — whether we've lived through abuse or not.It's an honest, necessary reflection on the weight people carry and the truth they deserve to hear.▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ SO DO I - Bipolar Without Shame - Professor Pakesta Washington | Mark MI Words

This week, I want to talk a couple of conversations that have stayed with me in a way I can't shake. In the past couple of weeks, I've spoken with people living with mental illness who have survived significant abuse. And in both conversations, the most disturbing moment wasn't the trauma they described — it was when they told me they believed it was their fault.Hearing that hit me hard. Even though I've never experienced abuse myself, I know how powerful and destructive self‑blame can be. It's something we don't talk about enough, and it's something too many people carry alone.In this episode, I unpack why survivors so often internalise blame, how shame rewrites the story in their heads, and why these conversations matter for all of us — whether we've lived through abuse or not.It's an honest, necessary reflection on the weight people carry and the truth they deserve to hear.This week, I want to talk a couple of conversations that have stayed with me in a way I can't shake. In the past couple of weeks, I've spoken with people living with mental illness who have survived significant abuse. And in both conversations, the most disturbing moment wasn't the trauma they described — it was when they told me they believed it was their fault.Hearing that hit me hard. Even though I've never experienced abuse myself, I know how powerful and destructive self‑blame can be. It's something we don't talk about enough, and it's something too many people carry alone.In this episode, I unpack why survivors so often internalise blame, how shame rewrites the story in their heads, and why these conversations matter for all of us — whether we've lived through abuse or not.It's an honest, necessary reflection on the weight people carry and the truth they deserve to hear.▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ SO DO I - Bipolar Without Shame - Professor Pakesta Washington | Mark MI Words

In this episode, I dive deep into the brutal power of negative self‑talk — the constant voice that tells people with mental illness they're worthless, hopeless, or broken. I share my own battles with self‑criticism, suicidal ideation, and the lies my mind tells me daily, and how mindfulness, awareness, and connection have helped me fight back.This isn't about “thinking positive.” It's about survival — learning to challenge the thoughts that can kill you. I talk about the woman who believed her trauma was her fault, the ways our minds sabotage success, and how I've learned to counter those dark voices with truth, love, and trust.Because self‑criticism doesn't define us — and I'll be here next week. I hope you will be too.▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS… ✅ 'Unseen Heroes' The Quiet Wounds - Lan Baker | ANZAC Day | Mark MI Words

In this episode, I dive deep into the brutal power of negative self‑talk — the constant voice that tells people with mental illness they're worthless, hopeless, or broken. I share my own battles with self‑criticism, suicidal ideation, and the lies my mind tells me daily, and how mindfulness, awareness, and connection have helped me fight back.This isn't about “thinking positive.” It's about survival — learning to challenge the thoughts that can kill you. I talk about the woman who believed her trauma was her fault, the ways our minds sabotage success, and how I've learned to counter those dark voices with truth, love, and trust.Because self‑criticism doesn't define us — and I'll be here next week. I hope you will be too.▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ 'Unseen Heroes' The Quiet Wounds - Lan Baker | ANZAC Day | Mark MI Words

SO DO I - Bipolar without shame - Professor Pakesta Washington | Mark MI WordsIn this episode, I sit down with Professor Pakesta Washington, a nurse educator and powerful mental‑health advocate who lives with bipolar disorder. Our conversation moves through her childhood, her diagnosis, and the extraordinary determination that carried her into nursing and academia. She speaks openly about medication, stigma, cultural silence, and the reality of living between manic highs and crushing lows. What unfolds is an honest, moving story of resilience, purpose, and the strength that comes from owning your truth.Professor Washington refuses stigma and responds to anyone sharing their bipolar diagnosis with a proud, unwavering “So do I.”You can connect with Professor Washington @

SO DO I - Bipolar without shame - Professor Pakesta Washington | Mark MI WordsIn this episode, I sit down with Professor Pakesta Washington, a nurse educator and powerful mental‑health advocate who lives with bipolar disorder. Our conversation moves through her childhood, her diagnosis, and the extraordinary determination that carried her into nursing and academia. She speaks openly about medication, stigma, cultural silence, and the reality of living between manic highs and crushing lows. What unfolds is an honest, moving story of resilience, purpose, and the strength that comes from owning your truth.Professor Washington refuses stigma and responds to anyone sharing their bipolar diagnosis with a proud, unwavering “So do I.”You can connect with Professor Washington @

Ian Baker is a retired soldier and proud RAEME veteran. As an ASM and WO1, he was a senior leader in his Corps — but leadership came with a cost. Eventually, Ian had to confront the mental toll his years of service had taken.RAEME soldiers are some of the most misunderstood in our Defense Forces. They work in the same danger zones as frontline troops, but with the added pressure of keeping every piece of equipment battle‑ready. They're the warriors behind the warriors.Today, Ian talks about his service, his struggles with mental illness, and the incredible work he's doing through RAEMUS Rover Racing.Originally created in the 1970s as a way to help veterans heal from invisible wounds, RAEMUS Rover Racing has been brought back to life through a series of extraordinary twists. Now, under Ian's leadership, it gives returned service personnel a chance to get their hands dirty, reconnect with purpose, and race off‑road cars at 200 km/h — turning adrenaline and teamwork into a powerful tool for recovery.▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ Life Beyond Trauma - A Conversation With Devin Fish | Mark MI Words

Ian Baker is a retired soldier and proud RAEME veteran. As an ASM and WO1, he was a senior leader in his Corps — but leadership came with a cost. Eventually, Ian had to confront the mental toll his years of service had taken.RAEME soldiers are some of the most misunderstood in our Defense Forces. They work in the same danger zones as frontline troops, but with the added pressure of keeping every piece of equipment battle‑ready. They're the warriors behind the warriors.Today, Ian talks about his service, his struggles with mental illness, and the incredible work he's doing through RAEMUS Rover Racing.Originally created in the 1970s as a way to help veterans heal from invisible wounds, RAEMUS Rover Racing has been brought back to life through a series of extraordinary twists. Now, under Ian's leadership, it gives returned service personnel a chance to get their hands dirty, reconnect with purpose, and race off‑road cars at 200 km/h — turning adrenaline and teamwork into a powerful tool for recovery.▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ Life Beyond Trauma - A Conversation With Devin Fish | Mark MI Words

The nightmare of being told to 'get over it' | Mark MI WordsAnyone living with mental illness has heard it at some point: “You need to get over it.”It's a comment people throw out casually, often without realising how painful or dismissive it can feel.Today, we'll explore why that phrase cuts so deep — and what it reveals about how misunderstood mental illness still is. Let's dive in and see where this takes us.▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ Anger and mental illness | Mark MI Words

Anyone living with mental illness has heard it at some point: “You need to get over it.” It's a comment people throw out casually, often without realising how painful or dismissive it can feel. Today, we'll explore why that phrase cuts so deep — and what it reveals about how misunderstood mental illness still is. Let's dive in and see where this takes us.▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ Anger and mental illness | Mark MI Words

Growing up in poverty without a stable home environment and parents that struggled with addiction, could have been the end of Devin's story.A tough induction into the army and many setbacks and traumatic events, could also have been the end of his story.However, with courage and tenacity, he made it through. His story tells us that there is life after mental illness.By addressing his trauma, and engaging in mental health recovery, Devin has come out the other side to tell his tale.Not only this but he wants to inspire you to tell your own story.▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ Cop it Sweet & Hope to Die- Living Deyond Grief- Todd McGuire | Mark MI Words

Anger and mental illness | Mark MI Words Do you feel sometimes that, because you have a mental illness that you are not allowed to be angry- ever?So many times, I have been dismissed for being angry or upset because people know about my issues.If i do get angry, I'm told that I need to be mindful and that it's my issue. Those around me are able to dismiss my emotions as being unreasonable or 'just his PTSD.In doing so they can excuse their own bad behaviors and take no responsibility for what they've said and done.▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ Cop it Sweet & Hope to Die- Living Deyond Grief- Todd McGuire | Mark MI Words

Do you feel sometimes that, because you have a mental illness that you are not allowed to be angry- ever?So many times, I have been dismissed for being angry or upset because people know about my issues.If i do get angry, I'm told that I need to be mindful and that it's my issue. Those around me are able to dismiss my emotions as being unreasonable or 'just his PTSD'.In doing so they can excuse their own bad behaviors and take no responsibility for what they've said and done.▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ Cop it Sweet & Hope to Die- Living Deyond Grief- Todd McGuire | Mark MI Words

When you live with a mental illness and you don't sleep, you're not just tired—you're torturing yourself. It's one of the most overlooked forms of self-harm, and it happens quietly, night after night.Today, we're talking about sleep torture: what it is, what it does to your mind, and why sleep should be the first thing you check—whether you're living with mental illness or supporting someone who is. Because without rest, everything else falls apart.▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ Marines Don't Surrender a Conversation With Keith Cole | Mark MI Words

When you live with a mental illness and you don't sleep, you're not just tired—you're torturing yourself. It's one of the most overlooked forms of self-harm, and it happens quietly, night after night.Today, we're talking about sleep torture: what it is, what it does to your mind, and why sleep should be the first thing you check—whether you're living with mental illness or supporting someone who is. Because without rest, everything else falls apart.▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ Marines Don't Surrender a Conversation With Keith Cole | Mark MI Words

When his partner Karen died by suicide in 2000, Queensland police officer Todd Maguire's world caved in. Grief hollowed him out. When he was given the chance to step into the undercover world, he didn't hesitate. He was not chasing glory but trying to outrun the trauma and grief inside his own head. Thus begins an incredible story, out of which has come a man with the courage to tell his story of living with and rebuilding his life through Complex PTSD. His story will shock and horrify you in places but ultimately you will see that there is life after mental illness.Buy the book and/or connect with Todd at - Donny - A raw Australian memoir by Todd Maguire▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS… ✅ Marines Don't Surrender a Conversation With Keith Cole | Mark MI Words

When his partner Karen died by suicide in 2000, Queensland police officer Todd Maguire's world caved in. Grief hollowed him out. When he was given the chance to step into the undercover world, he didn't hesitate. He was not chasing glory but trying to outrun the trauma and grief inside his own head. Thus begins an incredible story, out of which has come a man with the courage to tell his story of living with and rebuilding his life through Complex PTSD. His story will shock and horrify you in places but ultimately you will see that there is life after mental illness.Buy the book and/or connect with Todd at - ⁠Donny - A raw Australian memoir by Todd Maguire⁠▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ Marines Don't Surrender a Conversation With Keith Cole | Mark MI Words

A wounded combat veteran, Keith A Cole, Marine and Vietnam Veteran, shares his story of surviving trauma and loss, only to finally reach a place where he felt he couldn't go on.His dramatic cry for help was answered in a way he never expected.We discuss his journey and his book 'Burnout: God's Recovery Plan: A Marine's Story of Trauma, Surrender, and Healing through Faith' today on Mark MI Words.You can learn more, buy the book, and/or connect with Keith at ⁠www.recoverybyfaith.com⁠.▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ OCD, Neurodiversity & Creativity with Sarah Edwards | Mark MI Words

A wounded combat veteran, Keith A Cole, Marine and Vietnam Veteran, shares his story of surviving trauma and loss, only to finally reach a place where he felt he couldn't go on.His dramatic cry for help was answered in a way he never expected.We discuss his journey and his book 'Burnout: God's Recovery Plan: A Marine's Story of Trauma, Surrender, and Healing through Faith' today on Mark MI Words.You can learn more, buy the book, and/or connect with Keith at www.recoverybyfaith.com.▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ OCD, Neurodiversity & Creativity with Sarah Edwards | Mark MI Words

Someone asked me recently what my best advice is for someone living with PTSD or CPTSD. In that moment, I couldn't answer. The question was too big, too heavy, and too close to home.So I sat with it for a week. I thought about what I've learned—not in theory, but in the day‑to‑day reality of living with PTSD and CPTSD. And from that reflection, I've pulled together the advice that has genuinely helped me survive, cope, and keep moving forward.They are Give yourself permission to failBuild the best community around youDon't listen to the negative voices in your headBe PatientWe'll begin with a quick and dirty definition of the difference between PTSD and CPTSD.So lets get started- listen now...▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS… ✅ Shattered The Book- Living With Mental illness | PAPERBACK | For Sale at Amazon | Mark MI Words

Someone asked me recently what my best advice is for someone living with PTSD or CPTSD. In that moment, I couldn't answer. The question was too big, too heavy, and too close to home.So I sat with it for a week. I thought about what I've learned—not in theory, but in the day‑to‑day reality of living with PTSD and CPTSD. And from that reflection, I've pulled together the advice that has genuinely helped me survive, cope, and keep moving forward.They are Give yourself permission to failBuild the best community around youDon't listen to the negative voices in your headBe PatientWe'll begin with a quick and dirty definition of the difference between PTSD and CPTSD.So lets get started- listen now...▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ Shattered The Book- Living With Mental illness | PAPERBACK | For Sale at Amazon | Mark MI Words

Sarah is an artist, a coach, a teacher, content creator and so much more!Through a lifetime of struggle with mental illness Srah has learned to embrace light and life through her passion to create. Her mission is to encourage us all to not wait to be perfect before we try to create a positive difference in the world.Sarah is living proof that mental illness was and isn't the end of her journey. It was a bump along the way to living a life that can make a difference.Listen to our unedited conversation today. Why unedited you ask? As a Radio producer my goal is always to present highly polished material. In this case, after I edited it, I realized the chat lost some of its spontaneous magic.So here it is- OCD, Neurodiversity & Creativity a conversation with Sarah Edwards.Check out Sarah's work www.setapartcompany.comor at liinks.co/setapartcompany▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ My Story And Your Story | Mark MI Words

Sarah is an artist, a coach, a teacher, content creator and so much more! Through a lifetime of struggle with mental illness Srah has learned to embrace light and life through her passion to create. Her mission is to encourage us all to not wait to be perfect before we try to create a positive difference in the world.Sarah is living proof that mental illness was and isn't the end of her journey. It was a bump along the way to living a life that can make a difference.Listen to our unedited conversation today. Why unedited you ask? As a Radio producer my goal is always to present highly polished material. In this case, after I edited it, I realized the chat lost some of its spontaneous magic.So here it is- OCD, Neurodiversity & Creativity a conversation with Sarah Edwards.Check out Sarah's work ⁠www.setapartcompany.com⁠ or at ⁠liinks.co/setapartcompany⁠▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ Shattered The Book- Living With Mental illness | PAPERBACK | For Sale at Amazon | Mark MI Words

Let's be honest. Living with mental illness can sometimes feel completely overwhelming. So, what can you do about it? I'm going to share a few things that help me when everything feels like it's too much.Lately, I've received heaps of messages on the boards from people struggling with mental health issues. That's why I've picked today's topic: what do you do when it all feels like too much?Let's jump in and see where this takes us.▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ The Rules of Encouragement | Mark MI Words

Living with mental illness can sometimes feel completely overwhelming. So, what can you do about it? I'm going to share a few things that help me when everything feels like it's too much.Lately, I've received heaps of messages on the boards from people struggling with mental health issues. That's why I've picked today's topic: what do you do when it all feels like too much?Let's jump in and see where this takes us.▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ The Rules of Encouragement | Mark MI Words

Why is it that we often show kindness to everyone else—even complete strangers—yet struggle to treat ourselves the same way? What does being kind to yourself really mean, and why is it important? How do you actually practice self-kindness?These are the questions we'll be exploring today on Mark My Words. Let's jump in and see where this conversation takes us.Often, we are the person that we talk down to the most. And why is that? And what can we do about it? So let's dive in and see what happens.▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ The Power of Encouragement | Mark MI Words

Why is it that we often show kindness to everyone else—even complete strangers—yet struggle to treat ourselves the same way? What does being kind to yourself really mean, and why is it important? How do you actually practice self-kindness?These are the questions we'll be exploring today on Mark My Words. Let's jump in and see where this conversation takes us.Often, we are the person that we talk down to the most. And why is that? And what can we do about it? So let's dive in and see what happens.▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS…✅ The Power of Encouragement | Mark MI Words

Continuing on from last week, we're talking about encouragement.Last week discussed the power of encouragement. Never underestimate it! This week, let's discuss some rules around giving encouragement. Encouragement must beInsightfulSincereimmediateIn contextRelevantHonestSo let's dive in and see what happens.▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS… ✅ Shattered The Book- Living With Mental illness | For Sale at Amazon Mark MI Words

Continuing on from last week, we're talking about encouragement.Last week discussed the power of encouragement. Never underestimate it! This week, let's discuss some rules around giving encouragement. Encouragement must beInsightfulSincereimmediateIn contextRelevantHonestSo let's dive in and see what happens.▶ WATCH MORE VIDEOS… ✅ Shattered The Book- Living With Mental illness | For Sale at Amazon Mark MI Words

The power of encouragement

The power of encouragement

✅ Why can't I fix the one I love | Mark MI Words

✅ Why can't I fix the one I love | Mark MI Words