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This week, we'll discuss the Month of the Military Spouse, highlight the Minnesota National Guard’s Soldier & Family Readiness Group, and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Amy Watson – Soldier & Family Readiness Group Cmd. Chief Lisa Erikson – Minnesota National Guard   The post Soldier & Family Readiness Group appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

On forgiveness and forgiving yourself after TFMR baby loss with Amy Watson. Amy is a certified Life Coach and also a mom who has walked through stillbirth, miscarriage and pregnancy after loss. You may know her from her podcast, Smooth Stones, Find Yourself After Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Baby Loss.Connect with Amy at:Learn more at https://smoothstonescoaching.comhttps://smoothstonescoaching.com/getsupportinstagram.com/smoothstonescoachingLOOKING FOR TFMR SPECIFIC SUPPORT?:Our TFMR Grief Circle program is now enrolling. Save your spot in our group grief support program (small intimate groups of 5 or 6 max)If you are a bereaved TFMR parent looking for group grief support, here's the link to check out our upcoming grief circles: https://www.theTFMRdoula.com/ascend-applyAnd if you would like to share your TFMR Story on "Our TFMR Stories," email me here to find out more: sabrina at theTFMRdoula dot comMusic clip:Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Send us a text"Do you want to get well?" The question Jesus asked a paralyzed man at the Pool of Bethesda seems almost ridiculous on the surface. Why wouldn't someone paralyzed for 38 years want healing? Yet this profound question cuts straight to the heart of our complicated relationship with wellness.Sometimes the most difficult part of healing isn't the pain itself—it's surrendering the identity we've built around being broken. For the man at Bethesda, wellness would mean leaving behind the security of being cared for, the familiar routine of his days by the pool, and stepping into an unknown future with new responsibilities. His immediate response wasn't "yes" but a list of excuses about why healing hadn't happened yet.In this deeply personal episode, Amy Watson vulnerably shares her own journey of paralysis—not physical, but emotional. For decades, trauma, abuse, and neglect had become her identity, her comfortable narrative, her "badge of honor." When asked the same question Jesus posed at Bethesda, "Do you want to get well?", Amy found herself resistant. Wellness would require stepping into the light after years in darkness, confronting painful truths, and most challengingly, living a life worthy of her healing.The question "Do you want to get well?" isn't just for those with physical ailments or trauma histories. It's for anyone trapped in bitterness, resentment, harmful patterns, or spiritual stagnation. Getting well means getting up and walking forward—taking responsibility for our healing and using it to glorify the God who made us whole.What area of your life has been paralyzed, not by circumstance, but by choice? What would it look like if you truly allowed Jesus to heal you and picked up your mat? As Amy reminds us, Jesus doesn't write bad stories—He just asks us to put down our pens and trust Him as the author of our healing journey.Feature a microphone or symbolic imagery (e.g., a broken heart mending, light through cracks)?You ARE:SEEN KNOWN HEARD LOVED VALUED

In this special episode, StudentBridge CEO Jonathan Clues sits down with four esteemed marketing professors—Dr. Jen Riley, Dr. Amy Watson, Dr. Kate Scott, and Dr. Mona Bryant—to explore the growing challenges facing higher education today.

How can we prevent violence against women?  And what role do men who don't engage in violence, have to play?This episode tackles a serious, but important topic.  Violence against women affects millions worldwide, yet too often, the focus is placed on how women can protect themselves rather than addressing the behaviors and systems that enable violence in the first place. This isn't a problem women can solve alone—society as a whole, and particularly men, need to be part of the solution. But how do we move from awareness to meaningful change?Episode SummaryOn this episode, I sit down with Amy Watson, the founder of HASSL, an organization dedicated to tackling the root causes of female harassment and violence against women.We explore the traditional responses to these issues, why they fall short, and what needs to change. Amy shares her personal experiences that led her to launch HASSL and how her entrepreneurial mindset is driving her mission.We discuss how Amy is using a business model, rather than a charity, to fund and scale her impact. She explains her five-stage strategy, which includes education, community engagement, and innovative reporting technology designed to make it easier for victims to seek justice.She also highlights the importance of engaging men in the conversation, not as part of the problem, but as critical allies in creating safer spaces.Beyond the specifics of violence against women, this conversation offers lessons for anyone interested in advocacy, making a difference, or building a business with a social purpose.Amy's story is one of determination, strategic thinking, and the belief that real change is possible when we tackle problems at their root.Guest BiographyAmy Watson is the founder of HASSL, a newly launched organization dedicated to addressing the root causes of harassment and violence against women. With a background in entrepreneurship and a degree focused on business innovation, Amy has always been drawn to projects that combine social impact with business acumen.Before launching HASSL, she worked as the COO of a health tech startup, where she honed her skills in building and scaling a mission-driven company. Her experience of being harassed in broad daylight—and the realization that no one stepped in to help—was the catalyst for founding HASSL.Rather than relying on traditional awareness campaigns, Amy is focused on using a business model to fund long-term solutions, including workplace training, school education programs, and cutting-edge reporting technology.She has rapidly grown a strong community, with over 250,000 social media followers and an ambassador network of 650+ individuals dedicated to making society safer for women.AI Generated Timestamped Summary [00:00:00] Introduction to the episode and why this conversation is essential.[00:01:00] Why violence against women is not just a women's issue—it's a societal issue.[00:02:00] Introduction to guest Amy Watson and the mission of HASSL.[00:03:00] Amy's background in entrepreneurship and social impact.[00:06:00] The personal experience that led Amy to start HASSL.[00:09:00] Why traditional solutions focus too much on reaction rather than prevention. [00:12:00] The role of governments vs. private initiatives in solving societal issues.[00:15:00] The business strategy behind HASSL and why it's structured as a social enterprise.[00:17:00] The importance of bootstrapping and keeping control over the mission. [00:21:00] The five-stage plan for HASSL's growth and impact.[00:26:00] The broader implications of addressing harassment beyond public spaces. [00:29:00] The messaging strategy—why starting with strong advocates is key. [00:35:00] Understanding the spectrum of male allyship and how to shift behavior.[00:40:00] The challenge of balancing strong messaging with accessibility. [00:47:00] Addressing the “not all men” argument and why it misses the point.[00:56:00] Why men need to be part of the solution, not just observers. [01:02:00] The importance of scalable advocacy and shifting the messaging over time. [01:07:00] How workplace training can engage people who might not otherwise listen.[01:12:00] The need for a more inclusive and engaging approach to education. [01:20:00] Final thoughts on what needs to change and how listeners can help.LinksHassl website - www.hassl.uk

Send us a textThis episode centers on Amy Watson's journey through post-traumatic stress disorder, emphasizing the universal nature of trauma and the hope for healing through community and faith. As Amy recounts her personal experiences and insights, she encourages listeners to understand the challenges of PTSD while highlighting the significance of support systems and trustworthy connections in the recovery process.• Exploring personal stories of trauma and healing • Discussing the impact of PTSD on emotional and mental well-being • Unpacking the importance of church, community, and counseling • Sharing practical examples of trauma responses • Drawing connections between biblical stories and personal experiences • Emphasizing the significance of connection and support during difficult times We always want to hear from you, so please reach out to us on social media or send us an email with your thoughts and experiences related to this topic."I Still Believe" by Bethal Music, used by permission musicbed.comYou ARE:SEEN KNOWN HEARD LOVED VALUED

Fellow podcaster, teacher and speaker, Amy Watson from Florida, joins me today on Welcome Heart: Living a Legacy Life to tell her story of trauma, healing and hope in Jesus. Although she lived with trauma from early childhood, it wasn't until age 35 when she "felt safe" that she began her healing journey. She began her podcast, Wednesdays with Watson, to share not only her story but to help in the healing of others. All contributions to her Patreon are donated to help those receive therapy who cannot afford to get it.  Some gems from our conversation: When trauma victims finally begin to feel "safe" that's when they can start the long process of healing. Our mission on this earth is critical and the time is short. God promises we will have trials in this world and that He has overcome the world. When folks ask me who I am I like to say, "I'm a precious daughter of the Most High God." The church's role is not to provide band-aid's and Christian cliches'; rather it's to pay attention and open our homes, tables and lives to those around us. How can anyone attempt to navigate life on earth without the hope we have in Jesus? We need to pay attention to the people in our churches and neighborhoods—to help them feel seen, known and valued.  Because people knocked on my door, invited me in, and loved me like Jesus—that is the reason I am standing here today. From Amy:  I am a Florida girl who loves a simple life: Jesus, family, friends, football, and the beach (usually in that order). I am a native of Jacksonville, Florida, but have spent most of my adult life on Florida's west coast. While being introduced for a speaking opportunity a few years ago, the pastor asked me, “Who are you?”. The words that followed shocked even me: “I am the precious daughter of the most high God”. There were many years when I would not have answered that question as I did that day. I have spent most of my life defining myself by all that I have survived, all that I have accomplished, or all the degrees on my wall. The truth is, my answer to that pastor's question that day is the definition that is most important, and one that I hope truly defines my life when I am gone. The rest: survival, accomplishments, and college degrees are certainly a part of my story and why I write, mentor, and speak. My description of “who I am” that day is why I stand proclaiming Him and Him alone. I grew up in a children's home, graduated from Clearwater Christian College with a degree in Biology (1994); was married for 12 years to a man who tried to kill me and somewhere along the way managed to earn my Masters Degree in Business Administration. I have enjoyed success as an entrepreneur as well as an educator. As a survivor of a lot of things that tried to kill me, it is my desire to use my story to spread a story of Hope for any who may find themselves in similar situations as mine. I love both the written and spoken word and enjoy opportunities to share my experiences in both personal and professional genres. My greatest desire is to invest my life in something that will outlive it. It is my hope that all of my efforts here and in other places will accomplish just that.   To learn more from Amy follow all these places: wednesdayswithwatson.com  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/132618684688613 Instagram.com/authoramywatson X: twitter.com/amywatsonauthor   If you're interested in hearing a more detailed story of her trauma, Amy recommends this recording: https://wednesdayswithwatson.com/charting-the-course-of-healing-a-personal-odyssey-through-trauma-faith-and-redemption/ And to see how to contribute to her Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/amywatsonauthor      

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.Being a portable church means Narrate relies on a community of people who show up to make the church a reality whether that's with set up, making coffee, greeting, singing in the band, or attending the service. We call these people "owners". Hear some of owners Chris and Amy Watson's story of their faith and decision to have all four of their children baptized this year.

Den Kongelige Danske Ballet har fået ny chef: Amerikaneren Amy Watson, der selv har været danser på balletten i 21 år.  Hun har overtaget posten efter balletmester Nikolaj Hübbe, der stoppede i slutningen af oktober. Det skete efter en række skandaler, der kulminerede med Politikens afsløringer af alvorlig mistrivsel blandt eleverne på Det Kongelige Teaters Balletskole og en efterfølgende advokatundersøgelse, der bekræftede mistrivsel og konkluderede, at det især skyldtes en »tavshedskultur«.  Amy Watson har ikke fået ansvaret for balletskolen, men hvor meget kendte hun til problemerne? Og vil hun gøre noget for at ændre kulturen i balletten?  Gæst: Amy Watson, balletchef på Den Kongelige Danske Ballet Vært: Kaare Svejstrup  Foto: Søren Bidstrup (Berlingske)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Den kongelige Ballet har fået ny chef. Efter en serie af dårlige historier om ikke mindst Balletskolen, skal Amy Watson skabe de næste vigtige trin frem mod en bedre skole og en bedre ballet. I dag lægger hun vejen forbi vores studie til en snak om hvordan man mon gør det. Og så kaster vi lidt danseglans i æteren, for Quincy Jones er død, 91 år gammel. Siden sin start som musikproducer i 50'erne har han opnået, hvad ingen andre har, når det gælder hits og kunstnere, som han har skabt. Værter: Casper Dyrholm og Chris Pedersen.

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by Amy Watson, a certified Life after Babyloss coach and David Kessler Certified Grief Educator. She combines her own experiences of stillbirth, miscarriage and pregnancy after loss with holistic mind and body practices to help loss parents heal their hearts. She is the host of the Smooth Stones Podcast where she shares everything you need to build a beautiful life even without all your babies in your arms. Amy has spent more than a decade supporting families through volunteer work including sewing thousands of tiny diapers and hats and offering in person support in the hospital after the death of a baby. When she's not coaching she enjoys spending time with her family, baking yummy treats, and doing DIY projects. Amy is the mom of six living children and two babies in Heaven. To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa, call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236.  Connect with Amy online: Website: https://smoothstonescoaching.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smoothstonescoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.smoothstonescoaching/ Podcast: https://smoothstonescoaching.com/podcast Connect with Heart and Solutions online at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featured Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselor Heart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartandsolutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net

When you're struggling with blame and guilt you want to know: will it ever end? When? It's like you're on a long hike where you don't know how far it is to the top. Well, today I'm helping you answer this question by sharing my two VERY different experiences of blaming myself after my babies died.  I've got some really important questions for you to ask yourself and powerful examples that will give you hope even after the most devastating miscarriage, stillbirth or any kind of baby loss. I'm Amy Watson, I help loss moms find real, tangible ways to stop blaming yourself after loss. The podcast is on YouTube! Click HERE to watch. Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website. Photo by Canva Music by ZingDog on Pond5  

When you've taken a break because of grief, burnout or just because you needed to, at some point you might start thinking about easing back in to things you did before. It can feel paralyzing though! What if you can't handle it? What if you just get burned out again? Never fear, Amy is here. I'm showing you exactly why it's so scary jumping back in and how to make it a much smoother entrance. You don't want to miss this episode!  Smooth Stones is for people who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, pregnancy loss or infant loss. You'll learn how to live again from Life and Grief coach, Amy Watson. We're on Youtube! Click here to watch Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website. Photo by Canva Music by ZingDog on Pond5  

This week after Chris' report, Will and Ben are joined by Paul Macer and Amy Watson from Kite as well as James Bolesworth, CEO at CRM AgriCommodities for an update on the feed markets & forage situation on farm. Paul and Amy discuss the growing season and the quality and quantity of forage in clamps, in particular the variability in quality, but with lower protein forages being more common. They consider the impact of late planting on maize growth and both cereal and straw yields. James gives headline prices for the feed and commodity markets for key feed materials and discusses how political challenges are effecting this. Paul goes onto discuss the milk production volumes coming out of quarter 3 into quarter 4 ahead, in the context of the current milk price feed price ratio. Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of Dairy Consulting Ltd or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of Dairy Consulting Ltd. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of Dairy Consulting Ltd.

I jamaicansk reggae har man en tradition for, at dj's konkurrerer om at holde den bedste fest ved at spille plader og snakke hen over musikken på et såkaldt sound system. Skal man virkelig vinde festen, så skal man have en sang, hvor en kendt gæstestjerne roser ens optræden. Men med AI-teknologi, der kan skabe alle stemmer kunstigt, er sound clash-kulturen truet. Rasmus Poulsen, bedre kendt som musikeren Raske Penge, forklarer hvordan. Den Kongelige Ballet har pludselig fået ny midlertidig chef. Tidligere solodanser og instruktør Amy Watson får fremover til opgave at lede kompagniets 80 dansere, indtil balletmester Nikolaj Hübbe kommer tilbage. I forsommeren sygemeldte balletmesteren sig efter en længere tids konflikt mellem Den Kongelige Ballet og Det Kongelige Teaters Balletskole. Det oplyser Det Kgl. Teater til Politiken. Balletkritiker og forfatter Alexander Meinertz tegner et portræt af Watson og forklarer, hvilken betydning hun får for balletten. Værter: Casper Dyrholm og Tony Scott.

Send us a Text Message.Connect on InstagramSupport Podcast and its mission to help people who can not afford counselingJJ Heller's What Love Really Means Used By Permission (See License)WERE you there in 2020 when we started? These combined throw-back episodes is full of cliffhangers you don't have to wait or listen to another episode, all praise to the Star of the story, wow the growth of the podcast and personal healing, thank you Jesus!What if the journey to healing trauma could be mapped through faith and community? The latest episode of Wednesdays with Watson explores the transformative power of these two pillars. Reflecting on my personal experiences with PTSD, I share how an unexpected diagnosis and the unwavering support of my church created a foundation for my recovery. We'll revisit earlier episodes from our inaugural season, "PTSD, Jesus, and Me," during our upcoming hiatus, highlighting the profound impact of community and counseling.As I work on my dissertation proposal for a doctorate in educational psychology, we dive deeper into the importance of supportive communities in battling trauma. Through stories of receiving a PTSD diagnosis, the role of trauma-informed therapy, and the physical impacts of trauma on the brain, I aim to provide comfort and understanding. We discuss pivotal moments that illustrate how trauma manifests in daily life and the need to remove mental health stigmas. By sharing personal anecdotes alongside biblical references, we examine the universal nature of trauma and the significance of safe spaces.Faith, community, and the fight for self-acceptance are central to our conversations. From recounting the detachment experienced during trauma to finding solace in the Bible, we explore the shared human struggle for worthiness and the importance of compassionate connections. This episode serves as a heartfelt prayer for anyone experiencing similar pain, reminding them that they are not alone. Through the lens of my own recovery journey, I hope to inspire listeners to seek and find the support they need, knowing that healing is always within reach.License for "What Love Really Means"April 22, 2024 The Music Bed, LLC ("MB") approves the use of "What Love Really Means" (Composition(s) and Master(s)) for Wednesdays with Watson "Wednesdays with Watson" (the "Production") pursuant to your request date April 22, 2024 as follows: SECTION I Composition/Master: Artist(s): Duration: Licenses: Territory: Production: Scene/Project Description: Personal Channel: Fee: What Love Really Means JJ Heller 3:56 Individual / Youtube Creator / Podcaster / No client or brand/company work / Up to 1 million subscribers / Up to 10k monthly downloads / Web / Social Media, Podcast Worldwide Wednesdays with Watson Hosted by Amy Watson, a passionate advocate for mental health and a trauma survivor, this podcast aims to provide a safe and empathetic space for listeners to learn, share, and find hope. In each episode, we delve deep into the multifaceted aspects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and its far-reaching effects. Production, Project Description, and Personal Channel MUST align with the Project Type, Size, Term, Use, and Territory listed above. This permission is only for the use of "What Love Really Means" Composition/Master in the Production as specified herein. Any other proposed use is subject to Musicbed's approval. You ARE:SEEN KNOWN HEARD LOVED VALUED

Send us a Text Message.Have a question for Laney or me? Send us a text message with your Instagram handle!Amy's InstagramLaney's InstagramWant to help Laney and Matt practically? Gift cards can be sent to Laney. You can send it directly to the Gibney's,  center.laney@gmail.com  Requested: Jersey Mike'sChic FilaStarbucksMcDonaldsHow do you navigate the emotional labyrinth of foster parenting during a global pandemic? Join us for a special episode featuring Laney Gibney and her husband, Matt, as they unfold their inspiring journey into the world of fostering. Drawing from Laney's deep roots in social work and her personal experiences within the foster care system, this episode offers a raw and heartfelt look at the realities of becoming trauma-informed caregivers. From the initial decision to foster to the unexpected arrival of two young girls, Laney and Matt's story is a testament to the power of love, patience, and unwavering dedication.Laney and Matt share the profound challenges and rewards they encountered while creating a safe and nurturing environment for children with traumatic backgrounds. We explore their experiences during the pandemic, the behavioral challenges they faced, and the critical role of trauma-informed care. Their narrative sheds light on how unconditional love and patience can transform not only the lives of foster children but also of foster parents themselves. The couple's journey underscores the importance of specialized trauma training, maintaining a calm presence, and the healing power of play and art therapy.As we delve deeper into the emotional complexities of fostering, Laney offers invaluable insights into the necessity of community support and practical ways to assist foster families. From personal anecdotes of unexpected blessings to the significance of self-care and grace, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for current and prospective foster parents. Tune in to grasp the profound impact of fostering personal growth and be inspired by the resilience and dedication required to uplift and support children in need.2024 Music LICENSE MusicBed.comLicense for "What Love Really Means"April 22, 2024 The Music Bed, LLC ("MB") approves the use of "What Love Really Means" (Composition(s) and Master(s)) for Wednesdays with Watson "Wednesdays with Watson" (the "Production") pursuant to your request date April 22, 2024 as follows: SECTION I Composition/Master: Artist(s): Duration: Licenses: Territory: Production: Scene/Project Description: Personal Channel: Fee: What Love Really Means JJ Heller 3:56 Individual / Youtube Creator / Podcaster / No client or brand/company work / Up to 1 million subscribers / Up to 10k monthly downloads / Web / Social Media, Podcast Worldwide Wednesdays with Watson Hosted by Amy Watson, a pYou ARE:SEEN KNOWN HEARD LOVED VALUED

Embarking on a voyage of vulnerability, I open the treasure chest of my past where childhood trauma and the search for faith intertwine. Lydia Garner graciously steps into the interviewer's seat for this anniversary edition of the Wednesdays with Watson podcast, navigating through the waters of my personal narrative. Together, we unveil the intricate patterns of loss and abuse, but more prominently, the redemptive power of the gospel that has been my beacon of hope. The steadfast figures who've anchored me in trust and the scriptures that have been my compass through the darkest storms are shared with immense gratitude.The voices from my church community resonate throughout our conversation, highlighting the male figures who, against the backdrop of my traumatic experiences, helped me to rebuild trust brick by brick. We recount the moments of betrayal and the resilience forged in the sanctuary of faith, as well as the guiding light of educators like Mama Gallen who propelled me toward academic peaks I never dreamed reachable. The narrative thread weaves through poignant memories, transformative relationships, and the sanctuary of scripture, demonstrating the relentless pursuit of healing and the embrace of a community that reflects Christ's love.As the sails are set towards a horizon of trauma-informed education, we celebrate the milestones reached and the journey ahead. Gratitude overflows for the listeners, supporters, and friends who have accompanied me on this four-year odyssey, and for the new chapter that beckons with the promise of a doctorate focused on the intersection of faith and healing. This episode not only honors the voyage thus far but also sets course for the opportunities that await to spread hope and to continue fostering connections through storytelling. Join us, as each chapter unveils a part of my heart and the unwavering commitment to helping others find their way to healing.License for "What Love Really Means"April 22, 2024 The Music Bed, LLC ("MB") approves the use of "What Love Really Means" (Composition(s) and Master(s)) for Wednesdays with Watson "Wednesdays with Watson" (the "Production") pursuant to your request date April 22, 2024 as follows: SECTION I Composition/Master: Artist(s): Duration: Licenses: Territory: Production: Scene/Project Description: Personal Channel: Fee: What Love Really Means JJ Heller 3:56 Individual / Youtube Creator / Podcaster / No client or brand/company work / Up to 1 million subscribers / Up to 10k monthly downloads / Web / Social Media, Podcast Worldwide Wednesdays with Watson Hosted by Amy Watson, a passionate advocate for mental health and a trauma survivor, this podcast aims to provide a safe and empathetic space for listeners to learn, share, and find hope. In each episode, we delve deep into the multifaceted aspects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and its far-reaching effects. Wednesdays with Watson $59.00 Production, Project Description, and Personal Channel MUST align with the Project Type, Size, Term, Use, and Territory listed above. Example: If a business corporate license was chosen it must be used for a corporation of the correct size, and may not be used for something outside of the Project Use chosen on www.musicbed.com This permission is only for the use of "What Love Really Means" Composition/Master in the Production as specified herein. Any other proposed use is subject to Musicbed's approval. Please contact Musicbed with any Questions or comments. The Music Bed, LLC 9555 Harmon Rd. Fort Worth, TX 76177 1-800-380-8154 This License Agreement (the "Agreement") is a legal contract between you ("End User" or "Licensee") and The Music Bed, LLC ("MusYou ARE:SEEN KNOWN HEARD LOVED VALUED

This week's guest is Amy Watson (Closer to Okay, Alcove Press, October 2022). Amy and I discuss clinical depression (she and her husband both live with this) and how her goal in writing her debut was to give voice to this little-understood condition and ways to cope with it. Listen for the serendipitous path that led Amy to her agent and eventually to her publisher, how her biggest marketing success came from inclusion on a book box site she didn't even solicit, and how gratifying it's been to hear from readers about both her book's rawness and its authenticity. Amy Watson is a native of Little Rock, Arkansas. A wife, a mother to two boys, and a full-time office manager. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, baking, knitting, and watching football. Closer to Okay is her first novel. To learn more about Amy, click here.

Follow on IGShane and Shane ft. John PiperGrasping for hope and understanding amid a whirlwind of personal trauma, I've often found myself questioning the purpose behind life's most challenging moments. Through the Wednesdays with Watson Podcast, we journey together into the harmonious relationship between faith and healing, especially as we embrace the year 2024. Join me, Amy Watson, alongside the wisdom of John Piper, as we confront the realities of suffering and seek to uncover how our darkest trials might be sculpting us for a glory we've yet to comprehend fully.As we shoulder the weight of past sorrows and stride into the unknown of a new year, this series of intimate discussions promises to shed light on the transformative power of faith. We'll share stories drenched in hope, revealing that our scars are not our masters but markers of a battle being won. By rooting ourselves in the promises of Scripture, we stand to gain an eternal perspective on our pain, finding renewal and indomitable hope. Let's collectively affirm that, despite the trials, our faith can lead us to a place of purpose and healing that defies expectation.You ARE:SEEN KNOWN HEARD LOVED VALUED

Pull up a chair, and let's reflect on a journey that has taken us from the depths of PTSD to the heights of resilience. As your host, Amy Watson, I've had the privilege of guiding you through six season's of conversations and counsel digging into the depths of pain that comes through trauma along with the highs and lows of this condition, debunking the misconceptions, and highlighting the importance of community, church, counseling, and faith in overcoming this challenge. But this retrospection isn't just about the past. We're also looking at an exciting future. Join me and Dr. Thomas Pettit, as we revisit our conversation on trauma, the practical exercises that can curb fear and panic, and a sneak peek into the riveting content lined up for our second season.This episode is a journey back to the end of season one and recaps some of the impactful moments in the season. You ARE:SEEN KNOWN HEARD LOVED VALUED

Amy Watson, co-host of Post Book Depression, joins to discuss the romance thriller duet from author Mia Sheridan.  We discuss how Sheridan's writing made Amy reframe her view of characters she wasn't sure she should care for, open up discussion with her friend and future co-host Sarah, and how suspense and romance can meet. Tangents include Amy's preference for an unhappy ending, whether life ends once you find love, and how romance is in every story, and should be taken more seriously.  Be sure to catch me on Post Book Depression, and join us next week with Amy's co-host, Sarah!  Sign up for my newsletter at our website, tandonproductions.com, and let me know what you thought of the episode by finding me on Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok @marissakumari.  Interested in being a guest on You Are What You Love? Submit a request via the form on this page. 

Amy Watson, a Life after Babyloss coach, shares her expertise around infant loss and having a baby after that loss. Shownotes:   In this episode of the Baby Pro podcast, we have Amy Watson From Smooth Stone Coaching, who brings hard-earned wisdom and compassionate understanding to her role as a Life after Baby Loss Coach. Her own experiences with stillbirth, miscarriage, and a subsequent pregnancy became the catalyst for a dedicative career in assisting parents through such challenging times. Certified in coaching and constantly empathetic, Amy hosts the Smooth Stones podcast to offer everyone a roadmap to recovery and self-discovery after unimaginable loss. In this episode, you will learn the following:   Explore the hidden facets of pregnancy loss and how to cope with grief and emotional turmoil.   Hear profound stories of Rainbow Babies and the journey towards healing and hope after enduring loss.   Navigate through the complexities and anxieties surrounding pregnancy after experiencing a loss.   Delve into ways of supporting partners who are grappling with loss and coping during a subsequent pregnancy.   Harness effective strategies to empower children to understand and process the feelings of grief and loss. Connect with Amy: Website: Smooth Stones Coaching Instagram: @amy.smoothstonescoaching Facebook: Smooth Stones Coaching Connect with Shelly:  My website: Massachusetts IBCLC | Lactation Consultant - Shelly Taft Instagram: Instagram (@shellytaftibclc) Resources Mentioned:  Article: Study shows the majority of women in the US have an intense fear of childbirth.  A Majority of U.S. Women Have an Intense Fear of Childbirth, Survey Finds  

We all experience loss in our lives but when the loss happens early during pregnancy or even soon after, many don't know what to do to support the grieving parents.  Coach Amy Watson experienced two baby losses, one at 14 weeks and then a stillbirth at 39 weeks. She now works with women who have experienced similar loss and helps them navigate the grieving process. She is on the podcast today giving many helpful tips on how to deal with baby  loss if you have experienced it yourself or if you know someone who has experienced it, what you can do to support a family member or friend through this process. Amy is honest but loving in this conversation with Heather and brings a lot of hope to those dealing with baby loss.  If you or someone you know could use Amy's help, make sure to check out her podcast and website information so you can work with her.  Please enjoy this episode. For more information about Amy and for links to access all she has to offer, please click HERE! To watch this interview on YouTube, go HERE. For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.  

On this episode we welcome our guest, Amy Watson. Amy is a coach for loss moms, but also a loss mom herself. She has six living children and on this episode we meet her babies Lauren who was stillborn at 39.5 weeks gestation and River who she lost at 14 weeks gestation. If you'd like to learn more about Amy and Smooth Stones Coaching, visit smoothstonescoaching.com.

This episode talks about miscarriage and stillbirth, so if these topics are not comfortable with you, I gently suggest you find a different episode to listen to. How do you keep your marriage strong amid huge loss or grief? This week I interviewed Amy Watson, creator of Smooth Stones Coaching, to talk about the effects baby loss can have on a marriage. Each spouse will grieve differently, and it is important to understand how your spouse grieves and give them the space they need. Amy is a certified Life after Babyloss coach. She combines her own experiences of stillbirth, miscarriage and pregnancy after loss with proven mindset tools to help loss parents find themselves again. Amy believes that when you can get to the roots of your struggles and bring them to light that's when you will make the most progress. She is the host of the Smooth Stones Podcast where she shares all the tools you need to build a beautiful life even without all your babies in your arms. When she's not coaching she enjoys spending time with her family, baking, and doing DIY projects.  Want more from Amy? Find her here: https://www.instagram.com/amy.smoothstonescoaching/ https://www.facebook.com/smoothstonescoaching https://smoothstonescoaching.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe!  And tell your friends!  Life without humor is not truly living!  We try not to take ourselves too seriously.   Website: https://andelinprice.com Email: info@andelinprice.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/andelinpricecoaching/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/andelinpricecoaching Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwaNdT_D6FtmnlrSZZ8LiXQ Podcast Music credit: Andelin Price Have a topic suggestion? Interested in being a guest? We are always looking for couples with interesting stories.  If this is you, send us an email!  We'd love to hear from you.

Life after baby loss is it's own unique space. Grief is patient, it will wait. Our gentle guest, Amy Watson, is a life after baby loss coach and she shares a beautiful space to help parents and families walk this journey. She stated that " A hero is any everyday person that serves mankind and does it afraid!! Heroes are all around us." The gap she sees is that too many conflicts are created by opinion only. There is too much information out there ! You can connect with Amy and her services and information @: smoothstonescoaching.com

If you're here because your friend or family member has just lost a baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth, failed embryo transfer, termination for medical reasons, SIDS, ectopic pregnancy or any other type of loss…Thank you.  It is so important to support yourself so you can support the people you love. So often we don't know how to approach this, what to say, what to do and you for sure don't want to mess this up.  One of the hardest things for loss moms is the secondary losses where they feel like they lose their friends because of the gap that grief can seem to create. You can bridge that gap by following the steps I'm sharing in today's episode.  As a bonus, I created a little message you can share with your loved one. My goal with the Smooth Stones Podcast is to help every grieving parent I can to know that there is hope and they are not alone. Just send them a text.     *Insert your own greeting then copy and paste the message below:   I just found a life after babyloss coach named Amy Watson. She has podcast called Smooth Stones. I listened to episode 130 “When Your Friend has a Miscarriage” and it helped me so much to understand how I can be there for you now and as long as you need me. I think you would love her podcast. Some episode that look really helpful are: 104-When you've just lost your baby 93-Faith 6-How many kids do you have? You should check it out.   *insert your personal ending. Feel free to scroll the episodes and pick out any titles that address what your loved one is currently struggling with.You can also add a link to the podcast if you'd like. On Apple you just go to the three dots at the top and then click “share show”*   Thank you again for being a great support. It's the most important thing. Hugs to you, Amy To schedule a free connection call, click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website. Photo by Canva Music by ZingDog on Pond5  

Amy Watson is a certified Life after Babyloss coach and she had a podcast where she shares all the tools you need to build a beautiful life even without all your babies in your arms. In this interview, we discuss grief on all levels and also what Amy has learned through her grief. Get ready for a powerful conversation about how we support and love ourselves through grief and how we can support those we love who have experienced infant loss. You can go to Amy's website: smoothstonescoaching.com Or listen to her podcast: Smooth Stones

Amy is a certified life and grief coach. She combines her own experiences with stillbirth, miscarriage and pregnancy after loss with powerful mindset tools to help moms find themselves again after baby loss. She is the host of the Smooth Stones podcast. Along with helping her clients she loves her family, her faith and being in the mountains. https://smoothstonescoaching.com/ https://www.instagram.com/amy.smoothstonescoaching/ https://www.facebook.com/smoothstonescoaching

Amy is a certified life and grief coach. She combines her own experiences with stillbirth, miscarriage and pregnancy after loss with powerful mindset tools to help moms find themselves again after baby loss.  She is the host of the Smooth Stones podcast. Along with helping her clients she loves her family, her faith and being in the mountains. 

Ali Velshi is joined by Ruth Ben-Ghiat, NYU Professor, Maya King, New York Times Reporter, Maj. John Spencer, U.S. Army (Ret.), Amy Watson, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Professor, Sonia Pruitt, Retired Captain with the Montgomery County Police Department, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, (D) Wisconsin, Jennifer Rubin, Washington Post Opinion Writer, Toomas Ilves, Former President of Estonia, Karen Attiah, Washington Post Columnist, and Brandy Zadrozny,NBC  Senior Reporter

Jules sets the story straight on the racist old man he doxed and cancelled, and woos Mudgee's favourite librarian, Tangerine Holden, with his love of feminist literature. Cast: Brayden Palmer as Jules Young Amelia Conway as Tangerine Holden Special thanks to Amy Watson for her ideas, jokes, and pure passion for this episode. For more Vote 1 Jules Young content, visit our social pages at https://linktr.ee/vote1julesyoung. DISCLAIMER: All the characters and events in this podcast are pure fiction. They are not based on any real person or affiliated with any real organisation mentioned. In fact, Mudgee is actually a really beautiful town to live, work, or even just spend the weekend. The place was crowned Australia's top tourist town in 2021 and 2022 after all. Seriously, why not pop in for a glass of red and a nice cheese platter? You won't regret it!

Amy always dreamt of being a mum, and after 4 dreamy pregnancies, her fifth child was still born. Devastated, and also knowing her family wasn't complete yet, she decided to try again. She gave birth to her sixth child and then had a miscarrige. She had one more pregnancy, and was diagnosed with preeclampsia - as she describes, a miracle that saved her baby boy. This is a story of loss, love and triumph, and the woman she's become  is even more beautiful than anyone could have imagined. Be Inspired xo

Today I speak with Amy Watson who has experienced stillbirth & miscarriage. She talks about pregnancy after loss, how she struggled but also how she supported herself through the different losses. The interesting part of her story is how differently she experienced her two losses and how she managed those differences. Amy says:‘I call it Radical Self-Compassion, which means you love every part of you, including the grief, including the trauma, including the mess that it at all is, because that's the reality of being a human. We go through these hard things and even if we don't realise it, we all have these ideas of what it's supposed to look like and how we're supposed to be. I mean, that kind of covers at all? It's like an umbrella: if you're just really kind yourself. Because sometimes we think, well, if I just love myself when I want to lay in bed, I'll just lay in bed forever, right? I'll never get any better. But the opposite is true because if you're kind and you just give yourself the space to maybe sleep in a little bit, you're probably going to process through. And end up being able to get going if you want to. Or maybe you lay in bed, and you don't make it mean anything about you.'About this week's guest Amy Watson is a certified life and grief coach. She takes her own experiences with stillbirth, miscarriage, and pregnancy after loss and combines them with proven techniques to help moms find themselves again after loss. She shares everything she knows to help you feel more peaceful, confident, and hopeful on her podcast, Smooth Stones. Amy wants all loss parents to know that by making friends with grief, tapping into their own inner voice, and learning to ... continue reading here...Topics discussed in this episodeLauren's stillbirth Explaining death to Lauren's siblingsPregnancy after loss & when it's the right time, support teamFirefighter and builders – read more in Nathalie's book Grieving Parents: Surviving Loss as a Couple River's miscarriage, complicated D&C with physical traumaDifference grieving Lauren and RiverGrieving and faithRadical self-compassionResources mentioned in this episodePregnancy After Loss eBookAmy's Instagram @amy.smoothstonescoachingLinks--> For more information, please visit Nathalie's website. --> Subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes here.--> Join the podcast's Instagram page.Thanks for listening to HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA. If you'd like to be updated on future episodes, please subscribe to my newsletter on Nathalie Himmelrich.comIf you need grief support, please contact me for a FREE 30 min discovery session.HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is produced and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich. Support this PodcastTo support this podcast, please rate, review, subscribe to, or follow the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you.Remember to keep breathing, I promise, it will get easier.

Ernest Randolph spent 35 years working with youth in formal and informal roles. A graduate of Denver Seminary, he's led Bible studies and house church for the past six years. Today, Ernest shares his calling to ministry, what happened when he chose between career and ministry, and how writing helped him clarify his faith. Ernest's book Resurrecting the Cross is his understanding of the work of Christ and why it matters for today. Ernest's story reminds us that while not everything goes according to our plan, God is always with us still. Listen to Ernest's story now! Stories Ernest shared: Growing up in Wyoming Being confused by his parents actions as a kid Finding Christ at Children's Evangelism Fellowship Feeling called to ministry at camp Taking a solo backpacking trip after high school Repairing a van to take kids to camp and how God showed up Leaving for North Carolina wilderness camp Coming back to Colorado and going to seminary Choosing between seminary and working as an electrician The depth he learned in seminary Losing his ministry position and how that affected him The wilderness years Writing to discover what he himself believes Great quotes from Ernest: God does amazing things wherever you are. When you're in a church, sometimes you feel obligated to believe things that sometimes just aren't true. The meat is that we live by the Spirit. He came to teach us to endure suffering for the sake of love. When you understand the way of the cross, it changes your whole mindset. Resources we mentioned: Ernest's website Resurrecting the Cross by Ernest Randolph Denver Seminary Related episodes: Amy Watson on Trauma, Healing, and Community Douglas Groothuis and Walking Through Twilight Hope Johnson and Waiting for God to Answer The post Ernest Randolph and the Way of the Cross appeared first on Eric Nevins.

CONTACT AMYThe Wednesdays With Watson Podcast is honored to bring Amber Cullum, host of Grace Enough Podcast to our microphone. Amber has a message for all of us. "You don't have to have the Amy Watson story to experience trauma that needs to be addressed and has consequences". Does trauma occur in seemingly healthy, two parent families? How does said trauma affect our parents and what is the trickle down as children watch their parents respond?  Amber does a great job of helping us understand trauma as it occurs in two parent, in tact, "culturally Christian" homes. "sometimes we can know why they feel because we hold space for people who don't believe like we do."--Amber CullumAmber shares this podcast's mission and that is to provide Hope for those who feel like their trauma doesn't matter because it's not "the Amy Watson story". We understand that not all listeners share our faith in Jesus. However, it is important to provide a safe place for people to process trauma. We are that place.Don't miss this episode as it is vital that we understand trauma in all its forms. Books Referenced:Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.Peter ScazerroSacred RestDr. Sandra DaltonScripture ReferenceJohn 3:16Joel 2:25

Dr. Amy Watson knew from six years of age that she wanted to be a Veterinarian. She got her Veterinary Degree with advanced study in Pathology from the University of Cambridge in 2005. After graduation, she joined a large group veterinary practice for eight years, before doing locum small animal work for an additional three years. In 2016 she founded her practice, Pinpoint Veterinary Care. She started her holistic education with the Acupuncture course from the Association of British Veterinary Acupuncturists in 2013. In that course she met Dr. Linda Boggie and was inspired to complete IVAS training in 2017. Dr. Watson is also certified in rehabilitation from CRI. She is currently finishing her Advanced Certification program in Chinese Herbal Medicine from CIVT. She is also a two time nominee for Pet Plan's Veterinarian of of the Year. Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Amy Watson as we discuss her childhood Guinea Pigs, her veterinary education, starting practice, and the events that led her to founding her own practice.

 Loved in a foster home with 35 other kids.  And only having slept in a real bed for the first time at age 10.  Can you imagine what life in that home might be like?  Or what trauma you would go through, just to get to that point? You will hear her extremely difficult childhood. You will also hear how the Lord saved her, and and has become the hero of her story.    And now, as she is still healing,  she has a worldwide ministry helping others who have suffered from PTSD, and abuse.  Seen, Known, Loved and Heard. Joel 2:25 "I will restore the years the locust has stolen form you."-------------------------------------------------Topics Shared:Home was a war zone, locked in rooms, no beds, not fed, not protected, abusedPedaling boiled peanuts on the street at age 7Her church pastor called the authoritiesRejected by her Mother, parental rights were terminatedSpent 18 months with her pastor and family, the DunningsSlept in a bed for the first time at age 10Moved to Faith Children's Home, now Hope International Ministries Feelings of intense rejection35 other kids in  Victory Faith, with Mom and Dad McGowan (Dr. Lundy and Jackie McGowan)Sharing room with 5 other girlsLoved for who she was, not for what she did  Since 1968 the children's home has 1005 subsisted on donations Traveling and singing at churches all over the regionOn a Greyhound bus with "Faith Children's Home" painted on the sideHope Christian School Years,  CollegeForgiveness and healing with her MomBad DecisionsRocky marriageDomestic Violence and PTSDLosing familyWriting her book and PodcastingSeen, Known, Heard, Loved and ValuedAmy Quotes:"When I hear the word 'home', I think of a dorm settled on 45 acres in Tampa Bay Florida, with 35 other kids, 5 other girls in the room with me. I think of gross food, that one eats at an institution like a children's home, but I think of, that was the time when I was loved for who I was, not for what I did or what I could bring to the table.""I love back then and even now, some Jesus because He is my everything. I think somehow I recognized that there was no way to make it through. He is the only one who has never left me.""There was a group of women that I could tell about my domestic violence,  what was going on at home, and they loved me back to life by pushing me to the throne of Jesus and being His hands and feet."Resources:Amy Watson's Website:https://amywatsonauthor.com/Wednesdays With Watson Podcast:https://wednesdayswithwatson.com/wednesdays-with-watson-season-1/----------------------------------------------------For more inspiring stories:https://lettersfromhomepodcast.com/for prayer:lfhpodcast@gmail.com*FREE APP* Letters From Home Podcast has its own downloadable app Google Play store. All free!Google Play: play.Google.com/store/appsApple App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/letters-from-home-podcast/id1525564599Letters From Home is on Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher,  Alexa, Siri, Amazon, Audible Google, iHeartRadio and all of the places podcasts live. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=32455563" data-patreon-widget-type="become-patron-button">Become a Patron!

Contact AmyUsing The Enneagram To Understand Trauma episode with enneagram coach Karissa Harrison here.We are pleased to provide an unscheduled, capstone episode that will end our series on trauma, loss and the enneagram. This episode features special guest Jennifer Dunlap and returning co-host, Crissy Loughridge.As three close friends, we sat down and chatted about the series and cover some of the components of this topic we were unable to cover in each episode. There is a strong correlation between understanding how we are made and processing loss and trauma. These nine brave people took time to tell us how understanding how they are made has helped them process loss and trauma.If you are interested in any episode, we have linked those below. Type 1--Author, Becky Wade.  We discussed Navigating the Inner Critic Type 2--Author, Podcaster, Amy Watson, we discussed  Helping The Helpers. Type 3--Author, Katie Ganshert. We discussed Seeing The Achiever Over The Achievement. Type 4-- Rachel Odom. We discussed Living In the MiddleType 5--  Sophia Walsh. We discussed  Understanding The Investigators.Type 6--  Crissy Loughridge. We discussed Defining Safety.Type 7--Angie D. We discussed Choosing To Sit In The Pain Type 8--Jennifer Dunlap. We discussed  Understanding The Challengers.Type 9--Joy Tiffany. We discussed Hearing The Peacemakers. 

Dr Amy Watson joins Ethics Talk to discuss how crisis intervention teams can motivate efficiency and equity in tactical responses to 911 calls and what community mental health intervention might look like when we think beyond the limits of law enforcement response. Recorded October 28, 2021

We made it! Enjoy this 2021 recap episode, click through show notes for episodes that may resonate with you. Happy New Year! Here is to another year fighting for Hope, and desiring to always MAKE MUCH OF JESUS.Contract AmyFB Fundraiser (through 12/31): (2:06)- Crissy Loughridge, Shattering Safety (Community Trauma) (3:26)--Lindsay Tozer, Moving Beyond The Wreckage, Cause Of Accidental Death & Injury(4:45)--Ann Marie Rivera Roberts, Holding On To The Unseen Hand (Parental Suicide)(5:45)--Angel Rivera, Living With PTSD, A Warriors Story (Parental Suicide)(6:25)--Shea Watson, Healing PTSD (Combat Trauma)(8:03)--Amy Watson, Desiring Wellness(9:11) Erica Cuni, LFMT, Understanding Childhood Abuse (attachment styles) (10:07) Jeremy Fox, Licensed EMDR Therapist, Understanding Childhood neglect (ADHD with trauma)(11:45) Marlena Kandell, Remaking Marley Childhood abuse survivor, suicide survivor and mental health advocate (13:25) Rebekah Millet, Witnessing Near Death Experience(14:40) Dr. Patrice Berry, Co-Occurring Disorders(15:45) Lindsay Tozer, Surviving Cancer (The Body Keeps The Score)(16:45) Crissy Loughridge, Understanding The Goodness of God in Trauma(17:35) Troy McLaughlin, Parenting PTSD (18:57) Randy Mortensen, Grieving The Loss Of A Child(20:50) Amy Watson, Weaponizing The Gospel(21:00) Tiffany Countryman, Spiritual Abuse(22:00) Amy Watson, Raising My Ebenezer(23:00) Amy Watson, Closing A Chapter, Amy's Full Story With Music (Phil Baker)(24:25) Amy Watson, Trauma And The Enneagram (Solo Episode)(25:30) Karissa Harrison, Understanding The Enneagram (Certified Enneagram Coach)(27:00) Becky Wade, Trauma And The Enneagram Type 1, Navigating The Inner Critic(27:45) Amy Watson, Trauma And The Enneagram Type 2, Helping The Helpers(28:40) Katie Ganshert, Trauma And The Enneagram Type 3, Seeing The Achievers (29:20) Rachel Odom, Trauma And The Enneagram Type 4, Living In The Middle(30:00) Sophia Walsh, Trauma And The Enneagram Type 5, Understanding The Investigators (thyroid cancer survivor)(31:12) Audrey Mabrey, Advocating Differently Domestic Violence Survivor and Advocate (32:14) Tammy Williamson, Surviving Breast Cancer Survivor(33:19) Amy Watson, Celebrating 50 Episodes & 50 years, 5 people, 5 decades, 1 God

If you are postpartum and have lost a baby at any stage of life - from miscarriage to stillbirth to birth loss to losing a child at any age, this episode will be a soft landing place. Amy has lost a child and has experienced miscarriage as well. Tune in as we talk about grief, allowing yourself to be supported by community, etc. LINKS: Join The Postpartum Coach Membership HERE, Download a Free Postpartum Anxiety/Depression Guide HERE,  Reach out to Amy

BONUS EPISODE - Amy Watson - PTSD and Trauma I'm going to keep this intro short because you want to get to the good stuff. You want to hear what my guest Amy Watson has to share about trauma and PTSD. She'll share the definition, symptoms and skills to manage PTSD. I met Amy, this past August (of 2021) in Nashville at a podcast conference. I wish we'd had more face to face time together because she is so interesting and has a gracious, encouraging spirit. She's a blessing in so many ways. As we discussed our podcasts she shared the work that she does with regard to PTSD so I assumed she had served with our military forces. However when she shared that her PTSD comes from the traumatic childhood abuse she endured it was a fresh revelation for me to learn that PTSD was not limited to the traumas of military service. It's attached to trauma, period.   As Christians we know that God can and does do super natural healings. But the reality for some people and I'm included in that is that there are times when God chooses to leave our mountain unmoved. He seems to want challenge us to find Him in the our pain. My experience has been that He wants to reveal something about Himself in our trauma. It was quite refreshing for me to hear Amy say that her reality is that she still battles PTSD. Sometimes Christians get a bad wrap because we want everything to look perfect. Somewhere along the line we have fallen for the lie that if we serve a perfect God then at the very least, everything should look perfect. So. Not. True. Amy has real tactics and an arsenal of skills to manage her PTSD. She applies them everything she's triggered or begins to feel those feelings creeping up.   Like me, Amy knows that God heals in layers. We get levels of breakthrough, peace, and freedom but it remains a fact that more healing is needed. If you experience a trigger associated with your traumatic experience, then be assured there is more freedom, peace and healing for you and God wants to reveal Himself to you in your pain. He wants to rewrite the lies and wounds of this life. Amy has practical suggestions for dealing with triggers from trauma. She talks about the importance of community, counseling and church. Something else that was interesting to me was when she talked about why we shouldn't compare our pain, rating them for severity and it has to do with the window of tolerance.  Amy is so passionate to let you know that you are not alone, that there are realistic ways to work your healing, and that there is always always always hope.  Lived Loved and Thrive! @alifeofthrive.com Read more on the topic of suffering here at A Life of Thrive: https://alifeofthrive.com/2021/09/21/suffering/ Connect with Amy vis her podcast website @ https://wednesdayswithwatson.com/ Bio:  I am a Florida girl who loves a simple life, Jesus, family, friends, football and the beach (usually in that order). I am a native of Jacksonville, Florida, but have spent most of my adult life on Florida's west coast. While being introduced for a speaking opportunity a few years ago, the pastor asked me “who are you?”. The words that followed shocked even me: “I am the precious daughter of the most high God”. There were many years when I would not have answered that question as I did that day. I have spent most of my life defining myself by all that I have survived; all that I have accomplished or all the degrees on my wall. The truth is, my answer to that pastor's question that day is the definition that is most important, and one that I hope truly defines my life when I am gone. The rest: survival, accomplishments, and college degrees are certainly a part of my story; and why I write, mentor and speak. My description of “who I am” that day is why I stand proclaiming Him and Him alone. I grew up in a children's home, graduated from Clearwater Christian College with a degree in Biology (1994); was married for 12 years to a man who tried to kill me and somewhere along the way managed to earn my Masters Degree in Business Administration. I have enjoyed success as an entrepreneur as well as an educator. As a survivor of a lot of things that tried to kill me, it is my desire to use my story to spread a story of Hope for any who may find themselves in similar situations as mine. I love both the written and spoken word, and enjoy opportunities to share my experiences in both personal and professional genres. My greatest desire is to invest my life in something that will outlive it. It is my hope that all of my efforts here and other places will accomplish just that. Transcript: https://www.happyscribe.com/transcriptions/8f2cf468b3db470eb6dd9a6b7dcda10e/edit_v2

Travis Johnson is an active duty officer in the United States navy and the host of the Nonprofit Architect Podcast. Today, Travis shares about moving dozens of times as a child because of his mom's mental illness. He also shares how he felt the Lord's presence, got out of the abusive situation, and found stability in the Navy. Travis has found a way to give back by enabling and supporting nonprofit organizations through podcasting and his own service. Travis's story reminds us that the Lord can use our background no matter how difficult. Listen to Travis's story now! Stories Travis shared: Starting his podcast Nonprofit Architect Growing up with a mother with bipolar disorder needing to move often Taking control of his family at 9 years old Going to Bible camp one summer Experiencing a supernatural happening before moving out Joining the Navy to get a stable life Finding a church in Oklahoma City that showed him what church should look like The group who helped him understand the Christian life Realizing people in Bahrain were just like him How podcasting has changed his life Great quotes from Travis: No amount of shared DNA gives someone permission to treat you a certain way. I just showed up with a good attitude and willing to help. Everywhere you go, it's just people. Resources we mentioned: Travis's website Christian Podcasters Association if you want to start one Related episodes: Amy Watson on Trauma, Healing, and Community Trevor Kapralos and the Power of Community Christina Dent and Compassion for Others The post Travis Johnson and World Changing Community appeared first on Eric Nevins.

Amy Watson is a preschool teacher who first experienced COVID-19 symptoms in March of 2020, and she's still dealing with what has come to be known as long COVID. She started a support group for others with the condition and found that people's symptoms run the gamut and can include neurological problems, extreme fatigue, an elevated heart rate and digestive issues. Scott McClellan is a game designer who also came down with COVID-19 early in the pandemic. He considers himself 95% recovered but still has some of the symptoms. We hear from McClellan and Watson about their experiences as COVID long haulers.

Amy Watson sits down with breast cancer survivor, Tammy Williamson. We believe there is power and Hope in story and we are so pleased to bring you this warrior's story of hope, healing, and community! Tammy's perspective is a good one, and is a testament to the power of the human spirit.  We are SO grateful that Tammy's fight, while not easy, is one that is hopeful and helps us remember there are good people in this world. It is your job to be one of those people and to find those people. There is power in community and connection!Contact AmyClearwater Christian college alumna meet on the Wednesdays With Watson podcast to discuss Tammy's journey with breast cancer.  Diagnosed at just 40, this mom of six speaks candidly about her journey, what scared her the. most, and some of the traditions she has kept in the years since her battle with breast cancer. Tammy is open and honest about how she experienced a life threatening disease like breast cancer. She also shares stories of community and even gives us the perspective of some of her children. Early detection is KEY to survival, and it is the hope that this podcast will serve as a reminder to women and men everywhere. Enjoy this bonus episode of the Wednesdays With Watson podcast, and remember the power of community!

Thanks for joining the Wednesdays With Watson podcast!! Today's episode highlights type two enneagram types, and their reaction, response and healing when pain and trauma are present.  Are you subscribed? Interested in bonus free content on Patreon "after the interview"? Click here to contact Amy; subscribe to the podcast, or follow on socials or contact Amy. This is also the link to the podcast about my journey with enneagram coaching.Enneagram, Type 2, also known as "The Helper" has a core fear of being unwanted and unloved. They are motivated to avoid the realization of both. But what happens when the core fear has been realized over and over, what then?Enneagram Type 2's are also incredible empaths. They tend to absorb the pain of others often to their own detriment. How do we help people who identify as enneagram type 2's, especially in the presence of trauma? What do Enneagram Type 2's need from people who love them?Wednesdays With Watson creator, Amy Watson represents the type 2. Crissy Loughridge, season 3 co-host, is honest and bold in her questioning with the goal being for those who find themselves in similar situations to understand their worthiness and moreover for those who love type 2's to provide informed help to their friends and loved ones.Karissa Harrison is Amy's enneagram coach and provides a free assessment link on her website, you can find that free assessment here.We are spending time on this personality framework and pairing it with trauma and loss in an effort to bring awareness to the importance of what motivates us and drives us, whether or not trauma is present. When we are aware of how we are made, we can process pain and trauma effectively. Understanding and awareness also provides opportunities to grow, and live in community with those who are not made like us, but who can help us operate as the best versions of ourselves. How have enneagram 2's walked through Covid-19? This interview addresses how type 2's are processing the current state of the world, including non pandemic related global trauma. This episode provides both healthy ways and unhealthy ways enneagram type 2's walk through the repercussions of trauma. What do enneagram type 2's want their family and friends to know? We address that too in this episode. Matthew 6:33Isaiah 26:3Isaiah 43Psalm 139Genesis 1:26-27Podcast Host: Amy WatsonPodcast Co-Host: Crissy LoughridgePodcast Producer & Engineer: Amy HighlandPodcast Cover Design: Brittany KnightOriginal Logo Design: Anna RobertsAmy's Enneagram Coach: Karissa Harrison

Today I have the pleasure of speaking to the one and only Amy Watson, Smooth Stones Coaching! This beautiful loss mom shares all about her losses and finding joy after her losses. Amy also discusses the difficulties of finding life and joy and how she does it daily through her faith and ability to live and grieve!    Would you please let us know if you have questions by emailing us at podcast@afterchloe.com Join our Facebook group for group support https://www.facebook.com/groups/1604294739807881/   Follow After Chloe on: Instagram:  https://www.intsagram.com/AfterChloe   FaceBook:  https://www.facebook.com/AfterChloe Connect with Amy: Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/smoothstonescoaching   Instagram: https://instagram.com/amy.smoothstonescoaching?utm_medium=copy_link   Website  http://smoothstonescoaching.com

TW: Still birth and miscarriage are discussed in this episode In this episode, Sadie talks with Baby Loss Coach, Amy Watson about 5 Ways to Honor Your Loss. Amy shares her own story of still birth and miscarriage and how she helps her clients to find joy in their life, while still honoring their lost babies. You can get in touch with Amy in the following ways: Podcast: Smooth Stones Podcast (https://smoothstonescoaching.com/blog) Instagram: @amy.smoothstonescoaching (https://www.instagram.com/amy.smoothstonescoaching/) Website: https://smoothstonescoaching.com/ As always, you can find Good Grief Journals online at: Instagram: @goodgriefjournals (https://www.instagram.com/goodgriefjournals/) Facebook: @goodgriefjournals (https://www.facebook.com/goodgriefjournals) Website: www.goodgriefjournals.com Use Promo Code PODCAST for 10% off your purchase of the Miscarriage Journal from Good Grief Journals. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sadie-banks/support

TW: Still birth and miscarriage are discussed in this episode In this episode, Sadie talks with Baby Loss Coach, Amy Watson about 5 Ways to Honor Your Loss. Amy shares her own story of still birth and miscarriage and how she helps her clients to find joy in their life, while still honoring their lost babies. You can get in touch with Amy in the following ways: Podcast: Smooth Stones Podcast (https://smoothstonescoaching.com/blog) Instagram: @amy.smoothstonescoaching (https://www.instagram.com/amy.smoothstonescoaching/) Website: https://smoothstonescoaching.com/ As always, you can find Good Grief Journals online at: Instagram: @goodgriefjournals (https://www.instagram.com/goodgriefjournals/) Facebook: @goodgriefjournals (https://www.facebook.com/goodgriefjournals) Website: www.goodgriefjournals.com Use Promo Code PODCAST for 10% off your purchase of the Miscarriage Journal from Good Grief Journals. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sadie-banks/support

Today I am joined by grief coach, Amy Watson. Amy uses lessons learned her own experience with stillbirth and miscarriage combined with powerful mindset tools to help moms find joy in their lives, even without all their babies in their arms. 

Contact AmyContact Becky Wade: Welcome to season 3 of the Wednesdays With Watson podcast! We  are spending the first half of this season, studying how God made us and then using that information to help us process and understand trauma. Were you always who you are or did your trauma make you who you are?First up, and representing the enneagram 1's out there is Christy Award Winning Author, Becky Wade. Becky is kind, authentic, delightful, and helps us understand the inner critic of the enneagram one. She articulately explains how she has been able to leverage the inner critic for good and what she does when the inner critic begins its indictment--especially during times of loss, and uncertainty.Over View Of Enneagram 1:Core Fear:  Being wrong, bad, immoral or corrupt.Core Longing: To Hear (and believe) "yo are good".While the enneagram is JUST a tool, it can be effective when coupled with the gospel. Typically, this enneagram type will often cave to the indictment of their strong, and often loud inner critic. These types need to know that they are good, that they could never work or perform themselves into a good standing with God because that happened with the completed work of Jesus. So. We can honesty say to all enneagram 1's--You are GOOD, because He made you that way, though a hefty price was paid.But what does this have to do when trauma anyway? If we can understand why we behave the way we do (often running from our core fears) then we can begin to live in the tension that is healing--temporarily horrible, but eternally worth it. When this type experiences trauma and loss, they are likely blaming themselves and finding a way to make it right. This is exhausting and unfruitful. Wade beautifully describes recent opportunities to lean into the pain of loss, and also leaning on her community to help her quiet that inner critic that served to only destroy all that is right and good.Wade agrees that our identity is in Christ, and also believes that 1 Peter 2:9 is a precious promise. When asked when she was the most content:"When I remember that I am fully approved, fully forgiven, fully accepted and fully loved. God supplies identity that maters."This is a message for all of us, but especially for enneagram 1 types as you learn to successfully navigate the inner critic in you. Learn to leverage it as you continue your quest from healing and living the life that you should not be able to live.Wade's overall message to you: You are not alone. She asks others to give enneagram type ones a safe place to be wrong, yet forgiven. She encourages us to help the the enneagram 1 know that while they may be often right, they aren't always right. :) Wade highlights the importance of that message coming from a gentle and kind voice.So, what is the superpower of the type 1 anyway?  It is,I believe, your desire to be right and a good upstanding citizen. But, I also think your superpower is flipping the switch and seeing the "rightness" is dropping things that don't belong to you like guilt and shame.Type 1's I hope today is the day you stop listening to the lies and remember that no matter what, you stand righteous before an almighty God, once you have surrendered to Him.  Your trauma or loss was not your fault, you will continue to blame yourself, and when you do, come back here--we will remind you how much you matter!Scripture References:Rev 21:5Genesis 1:25-26Psalm 139 I Peter 2:9Podcast Host; Amy Watson & Crissy LoughridgeGuest: Becky WadeProducer: Amy Highland

“Collaborative partnerships between law enforcement, mental health service providers, advocates, family members, and people with lived experience.” - Amy WatsonSound good? That's the foundation of the CIT Model.“I could treat people like human beings” - Amy WatsonPolice Activity is very much in the news these days, and response to mental health crises is often left in their hands.Each of us has had experience with first responders, some trained in crisis intervention and some not. CIT Training is at least part of why our sons are alive (and not incarcerated) today.Our guest today is Amy Watson, President of CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) International, a leader in promoting safe and humane responses to those experiencing a mental health crisis. She is also a professor at Helen Bader School of Social Welfare at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. CIT Basic Goals: Improve Officer and Consumer Safety Redirect Individuals with Mental Illness from the Judicial System to the Health Care SystemWe Talk About:What is the CIT(Crisis Intervention Team)  program model? - and why do you personally do this work? - What does the research tell us about CIT?What is CIT Training - what are the goals? Why the need?What's the cost? Who pays?What's the cost of NOT getting the training?What do officers say who have had the training? Do they get pushback from other police officers?How can a family member advocate for getting CIT training locally?Links:https://www.citinternational.org/What is CIT?https://vimeo.com/533695447HBO Documentary “Ernie and Joe” - https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/ernie-and-joe

Thank you to our podcast sponsor this week!!Podcast Sponsor: Amy Meek of Meek Real Estate. We are INCREDIBLY grateful for her sponsorship of this podcast and our mission to help provide counseling to to those who may not be able to afford it. If that is you, contact Amy Watson on Instagram. To contact Amy Meek about real estate call 352-364-​4132 or visit their website.As we continue our second season, PTSD, Jesus and YOU, we are highlighting PTSD in the stories of others and how they found Hope for the crooked roads of their trauma. Joining the Wednesdays With Watson Podcast is Troy McLaughlin, a fellow podcaster, but a parent of a child who's trauma resulted in PTSD and all of its fall out. Sometimes, as Christians, we think that statistics like 1:4 women will be assaulted and 1:7 men in their lifetime does not apply to us. As human and flawed parents want the best for their children--it is a special kind of hard when a statistic like this literally hits smack dab in the middle of a Christ centered--two parent home. Our guest today shares his family's struggles and fall out from his child's trauma, much of which they still very much live with today.Because of the sensitive nature of the topic, we handle this story with the delicacy that it deserves and listeners will be nothing but encouraged as Troy shares the deep lessons of faith, forgiveness, love and moving on through the hard.  This is Parenting PTSDScripture References: Phil 4:8, Hebrews 4:15, Revelation 21:5References: Multiple Quotes by Henri Nouwen, find those by visiting his website. Quote by J.R.R. Tolkien "all sad things will become untrue"“True belonging is the spiritual practice of believing in and belonging to yourself so deeply that you can share your most authentic self with the world." Brenee Brown, look for more resources on her website.Podcast Host: Amy WatsonPodcast Guest: McLauglinPodcast Producer: Amy HighlandPodcast Cover: Britnany KnightLogo Design: Anna Roberts

Finished Listening? For the REST and BEST part head here, to the Faithful PodcastAfter 30 plus episodes, it is time. It is time to tell you the whole Amy Watson story. True to self, this podcast is Amy's story on her terms and in the most hopeful way possible given the body of trauma that is her story. Special guest Phil Baker recorded some of Amy's favorite songs and they are interwoven into the podcast.Sometimes it is time to close a chapter, and at least for the purposes of this podcast, this is the last time this story will be told in a public forum. God could always change that, but in this podcast journey, Amy has found healing and Hope of her own and is happy to close this chapter--the one that built her and the whole reason for this podcast.Her mission will not die, in fact, quite the opposite. But moving forward, the focus will continue to be on the stories of other people, and the mission will continue to provide Hope in the veins of unimaginable pain and suffering. But God is keeping His promises, and is redeeming all the years the locust stole, and so it is our desire that as you listen to Amy's story, and her favorite songs, that you will know that the God of the universe is able to and will redeem it all. This earth may not be the place where all the sad things become untrue, but this podcast points you to the Star of the story, Jesus, Who will, one day make all things new.Our journey has just begun, but this chapter is closing--may you find peace in the God of comfort in Amy's story, and know it is yours too.Podcast Sponsor: Pastor Anthony Shannon. Pastor Shannon is hosting the Hard Reset Conference June 22nd-June 24th. You can register for FREE  here. This conference will focus on faith, family, fitness and finance and will help you recognize and activate your spiritual gifts. We are so grateful to Pastor Shannon and his support of this podcast. Podcast Host: Amy WatsonSpecial Music: Phil Baker (you can find his music by clicking on his name) Podcast Producer: Amy HighlandPodcast Sponsor: Anthony ShannonAccompanying Podcast: The Faithful Podcast, host--Stephanie Baker

  Amy Watson, from the Wednesdays with Watson Podcast, is a dear friend and such an inspiration to me.  Listen to her story of God's faithfulness and I pray that you come away know just how much YOU MATTER to Jesus.   Website: amywatsonauthor.com Instagram: AuthorAmyWatson   All music by Phil Baker- https://philsbaker.com/  

This episode goes into the effects of COVID long term. The resources and support available to suffers of COVID. Amy Watson shares her experiences of 15 months of debilitating symptoms. She has taken her experiences and used them to support and advocate for over 15000 other long haulers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-real-mommas-of-modoc/message

Amy Watson is a businesswoman and podcaster. Today, Amy shares her story of unbelievable trauma and the community the Lord used to help her heal. Amy tells us about being abused by a serial killer, finally sharing what was happening and getting help, and the moment she felt safe enough to fall apart. Amy has turned her story into the ability to minister to others with similar ones through her podcast Wednesdays with Watson and it's making a difference. Her story reminds us that the Lord wastes nothing, even our most painful moments. Listen to Amy's story today! Stories Amy shared: Growing up in Florida Being padlocked in a room by her mom and stepdad Meeting and being abused by Henry Lee Lucas, a notorious serial killer The church people who showed up at the door with candy Her mother inviting a pedophile into her home who abused her at 14 Telling a woman at church what happened The moment she felt safe enough to fall apart Going to the hospital and being diagnosed with PTSD The moment she learned that her ex-husband passed away The friend who made her family The first time she was dropped off at a foster family Writing in the psych ward Why we have to be careful about our language The value of community for healing trauma Great quotes from Amy: I have been an adult as long as I can remember. Trauma does not have to be the end of your life. The thing the Lord has used the most is his people who love me. Resources we mentioned: Amy's website Markus Watson's website and episode of HT Related episodes: Mary DeMuth and Her Avenue for Healing Shea Watson and Conquering Shame Caroline Abbott and Coming Home to the Lord  The post Amy Watson on Trauma, Healing, and Community appeared first on Eric Nevins.

Amy Watson is a businesswoman and podcaster. Today, Amy shares her story of unbelievable trauma and the community the Lord used to help her heal. Amy tells us about being abused by a serial killer, finally sharing what was happening and getting help, and the moment she felt safe enough to fall apart. Amy has […] The post Amy Watson on Trauma, Healing, and Community appeared first on Eric Nevins.

As communities examine the way that traditional policing is currently done, we see more and more questions on how police respond to people in mental and behavioral health crises. How and where is this current model coming up short? And what are some alternative approaches that could be more effective, less expensive, could result in better outcomes, and most importantly, could save lives? We've convened an expert panel to talk these models, their benefits, costs, and implementation. This was recorded live on the evening of May 4th. Panel: Dr. Amy Watson is a professor in the Social Work Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her research has focused on police encounters with persons with mental illnesses and the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) model. She has also conducted research on mental health courts and prison re-entry programs. Her current work is looking at models to reduce/eliminate the role of law enforcement in mental health crisis response. Tim Black is Director of Consulting for White Bird Clinic in Eugene, OR. White Bird Clinic launched CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets) as a community policing initiative in 1989. Tim has an extensive background in direct service, harm reduction, and mobile crisis intervention. He is currently focused on assisting communities and municipal governments in the development and implementation of programming based on the CAHOOTS model of behavioral health first response service. Senator Manka Dhingra is the Deputy Majority Leader of the Washington State Senate. She is also Chair of the Senate Behavioral Health Subcommittee, and Vice chair of the Senate Law & Justice Committee. She was selected as one of one of the Washington branch of the National Alliance on Mental Illness's 2019 Behavioral Health Champions, for her commitment to improving the entirety of Washington's behavioral health system. She serves as a Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. As Chair of the Therapeutic Alternative Unit, she helped develop and oversee the Regional Mental Health Court. She is also a former instructor at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission for the 40-hour Crisis Intervention Training for law enforcement officers. Theme music from filmmusic.io "Pure Joy" by Otis Galloway License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

As communities examine the way that traditional policing is currently done, we see more and more questions on how police respond to people in mental and behavioral health crises. How and where is this current model coming up short? And what are some alternative approaches that could be more effective, less expensive, could result in better outcomes, and most importantly, could save lives? We've convened an expert panel to talk these models, their benefits, costs, and implementation. 

 This was recorded live on the evening of May 4th. Panel: Dr. Amy Watson is a professor in the Social Work Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her research has focused on police encounters with persons with mental illnesses and the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) model. She has also conducted research on mental health courts and prison re-entry programs. Her current work is looking at models to reduce/eliminate the role of law enforcement in mental health crisis response.  Tim Black is Director of Consulting for White Bird Clinic in Eugene, OR. White Bird Clinic launched CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets) as a community policing initiative in 1989. Tim has an extensive background in direct service, harm reduction, and mobile crisis intervention. He is currently focused on assisting communities and municipal governments in the development and implementation of programming based on the CAHOOTS model of behavioral health first response service. Senator Manka Dhingra is the Deputy Majority Leader of the Washington State Senate. She is also Chair of the Senate Behavioral Health Subcommittee, and Vice chair of the Senate Law & Justice Committee. She was selected as one of one of the Washington branch of the National Alliance on Mental Illness's 2019 Behavioral Health Champions, for her commitment to improving the entirety of Washington's behavioral health system. She serves as a Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. As Chair of the Therapeutic Alternative Unit, she helped develop and oversee the Regional Mental Health Court. She is also a former instructor at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission for the 40-hour Crisis Intervention Training for law enforcement officers. Theme music from filmmusic.io "Pure Joy" by Otis Galloway License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Are you 1 in 4 women who has experienced miscarriage? You are not alone. Life coach and mom, Amy Watson, from Smooth Stones Coaching helps moms who have experienced the loss of a baby learn the skills they need to truly find joy in their life again.  She says joy doesn't mean you're happy all the time, it means you live fully and embrace everything that comes your way. Amy believes that loss is a part of your story, but it doesn't have to define you. She has two babies in Heaven: Lauren was stillborn at full term and River passed at 14 weeks. In this episode we talk about how to process grief and heal from miscarriage.  Learn More and Connect with Amy here: insta: https://www.instagram.com/amy.smoothstonescoaching/FB: https://www.facebook.com/smoothstonescoachingwebsite:  https://smoothstonescoaching.com 

The details of each story are different, but the endings are all the same. Since 2015, police have killed more than 1,400 people who were in the midst of mental health crises. That’s almost a quarter of all people killed by police in America. The seeming intractability of the problem has led some cities — such as San Francisco and Denver — to experiment with a different approach to 911 calls that involve people in a mental health crisis. Instead of dispatching police, they are sending in teams of social workers. So far, it appears to be working. But more research is needed.  Thursday, MPR News host Kerri Miller spoke with a researcher who studies mental illness in the criminal justice system, and a former police officer who believes better training for police is part of the solution. Guests: Seth Stoughton is a former police officer and professor of law at the University of South Carolina. Amy Watson is a professor in the social work department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. To listen to the full conversation you can use the audio player above. Subscribe to the MPR News with Kerri Miller podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS

Previously on Wednesdays With Watson:"I have never prayed for God to heal my PTSD"That was a live admission and this solo episode examines this statement and as Wednesdays With Watson listeners have come to expect, there is a a twist. This solo episode is a twist on that striking admission in the middle of a live interview.Do we desire wellness? Is something required of us to get it? Is something required of us to keep it? How does community, church and counseling factor in to our desiring wellness? Why wouldn't a patient want to get well?This solo episode examines all of that, and more. In this deeply personal episode, trauma survivor Amy Watson gets behind the mic and tells you what she had forgotten. This episode is meant to highlight the Star of the story first and foremost, but also the journey of healing, and how Jehovah-Rapha is just that, the God Who heals.This episode is raw and real and is journey of one person's memory of something she had forgotten, but God had not forgotten, He never does.Scripture I Peter 4:15, Mark 5, Phil 1:6, Joel 2:25, Romans 8:18Host: Amy WatsonExecutive Producer: Amy HighlandPodcast Artwork: Brittany KnightPromotion Video: Rebecca Reed

Amy Watson joins me to discuss growing up in a state of turmoil that involved trauma and neglect, meeting Jesus in a children's home, 12 years of domestic abuse, living with complex PTSD and how Jesus is the star of her story. Questions Amy and I Discuss: (4:09) The definition of turmoil is a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty and it is fitting of portions of your childhood.  Take us back and share with our listeners a little about your childhood experiences. (9:14) When you did enter the children's home,? Who came along to say no more, this ? (6:47) Tell us a little bit about the children's home, you say it was some of the best years of your life. (21:25) How did you end up attending a Christian college? (23:16) You eventually met and married a man who abused you to the point of almost taking your life.  Tell us about your relationship. CONTINUED Quotes to Remember: "I am a survivor of a lot of trauma." "I love my mom, I didn't understand why she locked us in a room. I didn't understand why we didn't get food. I didn't understand why the physical abuse happened and why she let all this stuff happen. And so from the time I was seven to 14 when I went to a children's home, the definition of my life was absolute turmoil." "I was there [children's home] for about 30 minutes....She said, 'Has anybody told you today that they love you?' And I just looked at her and said, 'No, ma'am.' She said, 'Well, I'm Mom McGowan, and I love you.'." Show Notes CONT. Related Episodes: 101: Paula LeJeune | When God’s Love and Adversity Collide 94: Mary DeMuth | Hope After Sexual Abuse 50: Rebecca Bender | Freedom From Human Trafficking  Connect with Amy Watson amywatsonauthor.com and listen to Wednesdays with Watson ----------------------------------------------- Follow Grace Enough Podcast on IG and FB and www.graceenoughpodcast.com ------------------------------------------------

In honor of Lauren's eighth birthday, I'm sharing all about her birth! It's the unedited memories of a mother delivering her most precious, silent baby and laying her to rest.  For a free 30 minute consult call, click here to schedule:  https://smoothstonescoaching.com/free_mini If you have any questions, let me know here: https://smoothstonescoaching.com/work-with-me If you would like to share your baby's story on the podcast, submit here: https://smoothstonescoaching.com/podcast-submissions Music provided by ZingDog / Pond5 Photo provided by Amy Watson miscarriage, stillbirth, grief, life after loss, baby loss

Amy Watson, host of Wednesdays with Watson, shares her story of trauma and healing, and shows leaders how to care for those who have experienced deep trauma.I'm also joined by guest co-hosts Shea and Michelle Watson from The Pantry Podcast. Yes, all four of us have the same last name and none of us are related to each other! This podcast is part of what we are affectionately calling "The Watson Takeover"!We're all interviewing each other this week. Please check out all our shows!THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Amy Watson is the host of the Wednesdays with Watson podcast. Shea and Michelle Watson host The Pantry Podcast.Amy Watson shares the story of being sexually and physically abused as a child.At the age of fourteen, Amy was abandoned by her mom.Amy Watson was soon taken in temporarily by a pastor and his wife.Eventually, Amy was placed in a children’s home. She remembers these as the best years of her life.In her young adulthood, Amy entered into an abusive marriage.Amy’s pastor’s wife helped her get out of her marriage.Amy Watson reminds herself often that she is not a throw-away kid. She is a precious daughter of the Most High God.Amy Watson’s passion is to help people know that they don’t have to live in the darkness, even if they are trauma survivors.For Amy, “love” always referred to something for which she would owe something in return.Pastors need to know that when they meet someone who has been abused and traumatized, they simply want to be loved without expecting anything in return.Pastors need to look for the "Amy Watsons" in our churches.Churches need to take the stigma away from mental health and PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).According to Amy Watson, “Me too” are two of the most powerful words in the English language.RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS:Podcasts:Wednesdays with Watson, with Amy WatsonThe Pantry Podcast, with Shea and Michelle WatsonWebsites:Amywatsonauthor.comthirtyone25.comBooks:A Church Called Tov, by Scot McKnight and Laura BarringerWe Too, by Mary DeMuthInstructions to leave a review of Spiritual Life and Leadership:Click HERE.Click on the link that says, "Listen on Apple Podcasts."In the window that opens, click the button that says, "Open Link." This will open iTunes.To the right of the Spiritual Life and Leadership logo, click "Ratings and Reviews."Under the heading, "Customer Reviews," click on the button that says, "Write a Review."Select the number of stars and write your review.Click submit.I'd be so grateful if you did this. Thank you!— Links to Amazon are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through any of these links, I’ll receive a small commission–which will help pay for the Spiritual Life and Leadership podcast!Support the show (http://patreon.com/markuswatson)

When you think of PTSD some may think of soldiers returning from the battlelines. This week’s guest has had her fair share of battles that she has fought her way back from. Now she has made it her mission and passion to help rescue those souls still trapped behind the enemy line. Amy Watson provides a personal account of her battle and the wisdom she gained along the way to find peace and rest. She also shares where she finds her greatest source of encouragement so she can fight the battles in her life. Her lasting message is that there is someone who will love you for you.  Join me as I walk in Amy’s Rainbow flip flops.•To learn more about Amy click here•Remember when you walk in Other People's Shoes you get a different perspective!•Other People's Shoes would love your financial gift to help support the show click here•Have questions or want to give feedback call or text: 203-548-SHOE•If you enjoy the show you can subscribe to us on your favorite podcast platforms, so you don't miss an episode. We would also love it if you could leave us a review on iTunes!•To hear other episodes go to:www.opspodcast.comYouTube.com•Social Media:**Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: ** @opspodcastshow•If you have questions or comments email us at: opspodcastshow@gmail.com

Amy Watson, host of "Wednesdays with Watson", joins us to talk about her struggle with PTSD, and how the Church can help those who struggle with trauma. Follow us on Patreon: Patreon.com/thewholechurchpodcast

Today’s podcast looks at how to deal with grief, intimacy and fear after losing a baby.  My guest, Amy Watson, is a life coach who helps mom’s who have had pregnancy or baby loss at any point.  Amy shares how she and her husband grieved differently and how they worked together to be intimate even when it felt terrifying.  Join me in this heartfelt story of carrying on through the challenge of loss.

When she was just seven years old, Amy Watson's mother left her in the care of two notorious serial killers. She spent several years in a children’s home and later her abusive husband tried to kill her. Amy has faced unimaginable trauma but her story is also one of healing and forgiveness. Website: http://amywatsonauthor.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amywatsonauthor/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amywatson07/Twitter: https://twitter.com/amywatsonauthor/   (Transcript is a guide only and may not be 100% correct.) Emily Olsen  Wherever there are shadows, there are people ready to kick out the darkness until it bleeds daylight. This is Bleeding Daylight with your host Rodney Olsen. Rodney Olsen  Thanks for listening today. Please share this episode and don't forget to connect with Bleeding Daylight on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. When she was just seven years old, her mother left her in the care of two notorious serial killers. She spent several years in a children's home and later, her abusive husband tried to kill her. Today's guest has faced unimaginable trauma, but his story is also one of healing and forgiveness. This episode is confronting at times but it also offers hope, and is a story of light that shatters the darkness. Amy Watson is a blogger, author and podcaster. She holds a degree in biology, a master's degree in business administration and has enjoyed success as an entrepreneur, as well as an educator. Amy hosts the podcast Wednesdays with Watson, where she's not afraid to tackle some big issues with her guests. She's also sharing deeply about her own story. We'll get to hear some of that story today. Amy, thank you for joining us on Bleeding Daylight. Amy Watson  Thank you, Rodney. I am so excited. I so am a fan of your podcast and what you do and more importantly, your message. Rodney Olsen  Thank you very much. I'm keen to find out more about your very early years, you certainly didn't have a usual childhood. Tell me about growing up for you. Amy Watson  Yeah, now I definitely did not have a usual childhood of though as most most trauma survivors will tell you. Of course, we didn't know that but I often tell people that I have been an adult for a long time. At the age of seven years old, I was placed into the care of two very well known serial killers here in the States. For those of your listeners here in the states will at least you know somewhat Gen Xers would would know the name Adam Walsh which is a young man who one of these serial killers kidnapped and killed. But my very first of seven abusers was another one of those serial killers. And so that's really one of my earliest memories is that first of seven abusers, and my mom basically let them babysit us and did what whatever she wanted to do and so she was absent for as long as I can remember, that is my earliest memory at seven years old. That's kind of how I got it got started in life, if you will. And so it's not been a not been a great go. Like I said that he was the first of seven, to, to sexually abused me over the course of seven years. At the age of 14, I was finally removed by the state of Florida and placed in a children's home. I tell people all the time. And I still would maintain that that those were the best years of my life, from age 14 to around 18. I was in a children's home. And that was one of the first places that I found unconditional love and safety. And so those seven years from that that first event that I mentioned to you. Fast forward to 14 years old, my mom basically abandoned me to marry abuser number seven. And so that is why I was removed from her care and so pretty rough go from from very, very, very early on, but also afforded some great opportunities that really kind of filled in some opportunity gaps that that somebody in my position could have had. I would definitely say that as non traditional, and it's beginnings for sure. You know, it was intense. And like I said, I feel like I've been an adult for for a very, very long time. Rodney Olsen  And obviously we're wanting to know your story. But I'm wondering if you can take us back and tell us a bit of your mom's story. What was going on in her life, that she would put a child in danger like that? Did she have some sort of abuse growing up? Or what was her story? Amy Watson  Yeah, you know, that's such a great question. And and one that one day I hope to get the full answer to. It's unfortunate. My mom was the daughter of a brigadier general and the army and if you google his name, he comes up he was a prominent general during World War One and World War Two Southern affluent family both of her brothers, one of them a lieutenant colonel in the army, another a well known author who wrote for the Baltimore Sun newspaper. And so all that to say that she was the apple of her dad's eye and when he died, she ran away and got married and had the first of four. I'm the youngest of four girls, and had two children by her first marriage and one of them ended up being somehow profoundly intellectually delayed. And it's now to this day institutionalized with an IQ of someone less than a year old. It is thought that she did something to harm my oldest sister to make that happen because she was born completely normal. We don't know is that is the real answer to that we know that she she had opportunities growing up afforded her, I would imagine that being an army brat wasn't easy, and certainly, at that high of a level probably wasn't easy either. And I think that, you know, she tried to measure up to her brothers, and she had her own intellectual difficulties was dyslexic, which, of course, in those days was was not even a thing. And then had some other health issues that came much later in life. And so I wish I could answer that question with great certainty. I do not know, if she also was abused, I know that it should not have been the story. Unfortunately, that was the story. And so by the time I was born, she was 38 years old. By the time I was born, she wasn't 19 when she left to go to get married to her first husband. So there's 20 years between my oldest sister and me, that is such an important question. So I'm so glad you asked us like what happened to you? You know, this podcast is called Bleeding Daylight. It's like what's so dark about you? And I wish I could ask her that. And she is she passed away when I was 19 years old. But what broke you so that you're continuing to basically break other people in some ways? Rodney Olsen  At the age of seven, she placed you in danger and started that abuse cycle. What about your sisters? You've mentioned one of them, but what about the other two? Amy Watson  The other two, ironically, is such a great question. I just met them for the first time in January of this year, the divorce with with her first husband was so contested. And even I mean, when you were talking early 1960s, that dad got full custody of both of these girls, and really protected them from her and then also from us. And so as I got older, I knew that they existed, but never could find them. And then of course, went on with my own life and had lots more trauma after that. And so, never really had the resources and so many ways, or even the thought process to try to find them. And Christmas of last year, I said, let me just type her name and Facebook. And she came and, and her picture kind of popped up on and it was like staring in a mirror except for, you know, 15 years from now, hopefully. But it was so obvious that she was my sister. And so I sent her a pm on on Facebook. And she didn't answer me until January. But ironically, she was living in Colorado, and I live in Florida on the west coast of Florida about 90 miles from the Tampa Bay area, and a sleepy bedroom town. She had literally just bought a house on this little town where I live. And so now we live in the same city after I had not met her my entire life. I'll be 49 in December, but just met her in January. And we went and saw my oldest sister in that institution. And that was hard. But we got to meet her too. And so that's been interesting. But that's a relatively new development of just this year, actually. But my sister Lisa, who I did grew up with is three years older than I she too was placed in the care of these of these same two men as as well as some other dangerous people. But at some point, we kind of parted ways. Even as younger kids, I would go one place and she would go and other sort of stories are different in a lot of ways. And then by the time I was 14 and taken away from my mom by the state, she had already left and so many ways while we grew up together until I was around 10 or 12. It was a whole lot of just kind of trying to survive trauma together. And then we were separated until until I graduate from high school when and she and I are so close to the state and she lives a couple hours from me. But But yeah, so she went through a lot of the same stuff. We don't talk about it a lot because that the stories are a little bit different. But she has the other sister that was that was also neglected and abandoned by the same person. Rodney Olsen  You touched on the point that it's very difficult to know what is normal and what is not. So you had no frames of reference to say, this is not normal. When did you start to realize that life was not actually normal for you? Amy Watson  You're right. You have no frame of reference. It was a knock on a door. And it was it was a providential knock on a door. And I will always be grateful for this knock on the door. But I was at a friend's house and I was about 10 years old. So about three years after this first episode, there was a knock on the door and we answered it and then a man and Lady stood there with a bag of candy. And they said, Hey, we're Dawn and Mary Lou. We're from Victory Baptist Church and we'd love it if we could pick you up tomorrow on a church bus and take you to church and here's some candy and we'll bring some candy tomorrow. And we're like yeah, we're in. We got on that church bus the next day. I begin to build a community even as a child at church and junior church and and Sunday school and so now I have Sunday school teachers looking at me and junior church pastors looking at me and all of my friends were from home. homes and healthy homes. And so as a beginning to figure out very quickly, when I would go stay with them, and you know, because I had now had a choice, I could pick a safe place to go when my mom didn't want us around, which was always and so I started hanging out with my friends at my at my church, and learned very quickly that Oh, wow, this I'm missing so much in my own home and, and Rodney. Oddly enough, it wasn't, you know, my friend is not in danger. It was my, my friend's parents loved them, wait, your mom is supposed to love you, your mom is supposed to hug you, you know, your mom's supposed to feed you. I didn't know any of that stuff until I started hanging out with my church friends. And then my uncle, my mom's brother put me in an a private school that was attached to that church. And that that saved my life, because I continued to be watched by people who were like, and something is not okay. And so one night, when I knew that my mom's live-in boyfriend who had literally just gotten out of prison as a pedophile and this was, of course, before you had to register to be a sex offender and all of those things. I went to church one night, and just told my pastor's wife what was going on, they called the authorities and I never went back that night, at least. And so I would say that that providential knock on the door, which is also how I, you know, came to know the Lord and the true sense of the word being introduced to him, and then of in later in life, building a relationship with him. But that was a game changer, the obedience of people who just had compassion for people and a bad neighborhood, to say, hey, let's, let's try to give some of these kids who had these opportunity gaps, let's try to give them a fighting chance of getting out of out of this situation that they're in. And so that was around age 10. And it saved me, by age 14, I trusted them enough to say, Hey, here's what's going on at home. And they stepped in. And because of that, then custody was removed from my mom. And decisions began to be made for me, that were in my best interest, and quite frankly, saved me, by quite possibly could have followed some of those same patterns as so often as a case, it was that knock on the door that shifted everything for me, and really helped me understand what I didn't have, which was just love, and protection, and safety. And I got to watch my friends be 10 and 12, and 13, and 14, and not worry about what they were going to eat that night, or if the power was going to be on or you know where their parents were. And that's how I learned the life that we were living wasn't normal. Rodney Olsen  And at the age of 14, when you're still in that stage of being a girl, and yet becoming a woman, you move to this home. Tell me about that experience and what that was like. Amy Watson  Yeah, you know, of course, going getting dropped off there. I did stay in foster care for about 18 months before I went to the children's home, that same pastor, that same church and his wife, who was the person that I told, kept me in their home, so I could finish out that school year. And then I finished my freshman year of high school. But it became abundantly clear that I had needs as most survivors of particular childhood abuse do, you have needs. And so there was a lot of attention seeking behaviors, nothing major, you know, no drugs or anything like that, but a lot of whatever I could do to get attention. So that would be you know, that would tell a lie about something silly, or really what it turned into just this. And this is still true about me today is something I fight, but it's this performance, like I'm going to outwait it, I'm going to work it, I'm going to outwit it. But because of some of those things that just occur and a child that has been through that I needed more attention than they could give me they had three kids of their own. And so they made the decision to put me in this children's home, which kind of on the surface doesn't make a lot of sense, because you know, there were 40 kids at the Children's Home. So the day they dropped me off Rodney, even telling you the story I caught my stomach kind of drops, my heart kind of drops, because they had chosen me for 18 months. And then in the drop off at the children's home, I felt like they had abandoned to me. And of course it goes to that famous things shame. Like what did I do to make you not want me? Why does no one want me? And so those early days at the children's home, I had no other recourse but to blame myself it was like it. You know, I thought to myself, my mom is just doing whatever she did. And I could even see my way clear that that wasn't my fault. But when I stayed with my pastor and his wife for 18 months, and they thought it necessary to take me out of their home because of some attention seeking behaviors. And again, I'm not talking drugs or alcohol I'm talking line. That's really the only thing I can think of off the top of my head but just a lot of attention I wanted I needed a lot of their attention. So those early days were hard because it was another abandonment. But what happened next was remarkable and was another one of those providential moments that was a game changer. For me, and that was the directors of the children's home, who at that time, were really just executive and they're in their functions there. But mom, mom and dad McGowan is what we call them. And mom took a special a special special interest in me, she would spend hours with me just hanging out with me, I would work with her in her office and, and she just loved me. And she didn't try to push anything on me. And then before I knew it, this, this children's home was my everything. And these people were my everything. And to this day, that's still true. And so that experience while a meet the immediate part of it was this is just another abandonment. And I had to work through, Why doesn't anybody want me? And I'm not saying that even even when I started to love it there that I didn't have that question in the back of my mind. And so Rodney, what it did was it produced this production monster. And so everything was done at you know, 185 miles an hour, and it was going to be done better and faster and stronger than ever. And so I figured if I perform that way that people would want me. And so that experience was a good one. But that was a habit that I took into my adulthood, unfortunately. But that was the first place besides my uncle and my aunt, who is my mom's brothers that I saw occasionally, that I remember being unconditionally loved. And, and I was loved so well. They're graduated from high school while I was there, went to college on a full ride scholarship. I also worked at the children's home while I was in college for a few years. And so that experience was a good one. It was redeeming it was healing. And I'm so so grateful for that place to be honest with you, Rodney Olsen  You found that kind of love that you'd been yearning for at the Children's Home. How long did it take you to realize that this was unconditional love? How long before those things in the back of your mind stop saying, well, they're going to give you up soon. anyway? Amy Watson  I would say two years, probably, I would just perform, perform perform. You know what it was Rodney. When I turned 18, I turned 18 in December and didn't graduate from high school until June. And when they didn't age me out of the system. When I turned 18 and December, when I still had six months of high school left, I knew that they were the real deal. And so it is actually an interesting question. I was never able to actually put a timestamp on that. But I knew then that they weren't going anywhere. And because they they very well could have just said you're 18 go and and they did not. So they allowed me to stay for that the additional six months while I finished high school. So I would I would say it took a while to undo that kind of fear, the constant evaluation of behavior and shame and all those things that love to hide and those dark corners, you know, Rodney Olsen  So even amongst all this sort of doubt that's going on amongst the abuse and all these things that are happening, there's obviously this potential that that lay there, because you've done well through schooling through college and, and being able to do well there. Did you think that from that point, life was just going to keep improving? Amy Watson  I did. I did it. I thought I hoped I knew that the worst was behind me. I absolutely did. And that is such a good question for for people that have been through childhood stuff like I have. It was such a gift that I even had the ability to, to hope for continued, and a better future. But I did I 100% debt I graduated from college, I left the Tampa Bay area, which is where the children's home is went back to my hometown. And that's kind of where some more things came off of the rails for me. Rodney Olsen  And I want to explore a little bit of that now because you've got these feelings that life is just almost way up from here. You've put the past behind you. But then what happened? Amy Watson  I moved back to Jacksonville. Like I mentioned, I was not even back in that city for three or four months before I started dating. A gentleman who is about eight years older than I am. I had gotten hurt in the church. And so it was on a bit of a sabbatical from God had been taught my whole life to stay in stay in church and certainly not to marry someone who did not share my faith and who did did not trust in Jesus. But he knew all the right things to say he had two kids already. I knew that I couldn't have kids fell in love with him and did all the things that I was taught not to moved in with him. All of those things. About three months before we got married was the first time that he hit me and he ruptured my eardrum. After that I went back into performance mode thinking okay, there is a common denominator here and it's me. So what am I doing to make people hurt me? Whether it was a serial killer when I was seven, or the six people that came behind him, or my mom, or now my soon to be husband.  Why do people want to hurt me? And it just threw me back into that performance mode, we started a business together, and it did very, very well. And it did well because of a skill set that I didn't even know I had. But I lived in that domestic violence marriage for 12 years and finally left him in 2007, when he put a gun to my head pulled the trigger. And I'm not sure whether the gum jammed, or there wasn't a bullet in the magazine of the gun. But I pushed him off of may tour a bunch of stuff in my shoulder, kind of made it apropos so that I you know, because the most dangerous time to leave a situation like that is at that point. And so I just kind of acted like I forgave him and waited for my time. And when that time came, I had some friends. And I and I'd like to say that all through out my story, I hope that listeners will see a common thread besides my faith is a community because so many people run they don't share our faith, and sometimes hard for me to tell my redemption story, and give them the hope that they need and that they're looking for. But if they don't share my faith, one thing that we all have in common, and I hope you're hearing my story is a community of people, somebody's always willing to step up. And so when it came time to leave him when it became safe for me to leave him, I had people hiding clothes everywhere, all over the city, people putting plane tickets on credit cards for me to get out of the country. So he could be served with divorce papers. So I left him and move back to my college town. That was in 2008. And that is when I realized that life isn't going up anymore. I lost all of that hope that I had as a 22 year old college graduate, or even all the way through my marriage when he would say I'm sorry. And I would attach that that particular incident to some sort of event, you know, live on this, look this, this hope that this is the last time this is the last time this the last time and so by the time I left him and moved in 2008, I had a significant substance abuse issue. And narcotic pain medication, I had been in a car accident a couple years prior to that, and realize that those pills did more than take away the back pain. You know, there's an old saying that when when you have a substance abuse issue, that one is too many and 10,000 is not enough at left him and did get involved in a church and in a community and started teaching high school for a couple years. But Life Life was hard. And all of the trauma came home to roost about that time when I was right after I left him and was living by myself, and an apartment that was you know, 750 square feet, which is like, you know, a bedroom in the house that I moved out love. Life was tough, then, and it led me into this almost as not almost as legitimate crisis of faith. To be honest with you. Rodney Olsen  I know that there'll be people listening, who will say, What do you mean, you waited until you were almost killed to get out of that relationship? Because so many people don't understand that it's it's not as simple as walking out. You said that even before you got married, there was that first sign of abuse. And yet you stayed in that relationship? Can you help us understand the difficulty of leaving an abusive relationship? Amy Watson  Yes, thank you for asking that. There's two ways that that question gets asked, Why didn't you leave? or Why did you stay so long? And it feels to us like an indictment. Because what we need to understand is that one in four women will be in a domestic violence situation, one in seven men will be in a domestic violence situation. What people don't understand is if you can imagine so like in my situation, everything was tied to him every single red cent, my job, my car, everything was connected to him. And so to say, why don't you just leave or go to a shelter shelters basically are meant to triage for domestic violence victims. So there's the practical part of why domestic violence victims don't leave, particularly if there's children involved because they don't have the money to leave. And you can't just go to a shelter. And it's still, I can't believe in 2020 we're having this conversation where we, at least in North America don't have anything in place to help domestic violence victims at the onset of the violence. And that's why so many people don't call because they serve a restraining order, which is a piece of paper and that's all it is. And it makes life more difficult for survivors or for people that are in that situation. And so there's the practical part of it. There's the dangerous the physical dangerous part of it like they can find you and the most dangerous time for a domestic violence victim is Right after they leave. And then finally for me, Rodney, I was hell bent on getting him to love me. And so many domestic violence victims have childhood stories like mine. And all we want to do is to be good enough for somebody to love us and to stop hurting us. And so while I am very well educated, and when I finally did leave him getting a job wasn't a problem. None of that money stuff was a problem, because I had some friends and a community that helped me, and I failed at getting him to love me, at least I thought. And so those are the three reasons I stayed the practical, the safety, that probably most prominent was, I made a vow, I loved him, and I wanted him to love me back. I wanted to stop doing whatever I was doing to make him hit me, and it wasn't until I got back in church and got a community who was speaking life into me, that life began to at least look like it had a tiny little bit of hope people were were speaking that no, that is not your fault. They did not do what so many people want to do is just come in and save the day they walked with me they watched it, I really believe that had they thought that at any time, my life was really in danger, they would have called the police. And certainly the time you put the gun to my head, I made sure I told all of them. And they they were like you have 72 hours to go or we are going to do something about it. And so there is an appropriate time to do something about it. That is such a common question that I'm so glad you asked. Because it's just not that simple. We simply don't know what that domestic violence victim brought into that relationship in terms of insecurities, in terms of abuse, history, like I have abandonment history like I have. And we are just human beings who want somebody to love us. And I just wanted him to love me and I was so determined as a performer to make him love me and to stop doing whatever it was that made him hit me and it wasn't until I got a community of people at my church that spok into me and helped me and lifted me up that I was able to get out. And so it is such as lonely existence and domestic violence. And then when you tell friends, oftentimes they respond with that indicting question. And they Meanwhile, but they make it worse. And so we don't tell anybody. And so I've made it my my mission, whether it's my blog, or whatever, when when I get the opportunity to speak into the lives of people currently in domestic violence situations, to really just say, look, I get it, I understand, and to help them get out and get out safely. And that remains one of my passions, because that is an amazing question. I'm so grateful that you asked it because the average person just can't wrap their head around why you would stay. And it just isn't that simple. Unfortunately, Rodney Olsen  it sounds like all the way along. Those who will visit abuse upon someone are also using manipulation the whole time to make you feel like this is the best that you deserve. How do you break free from that? Amy Watson  Yeah. And that's exactly what they do. They they Gaslight you and I'm the best, you deserve, way, way worse than me and all of that. And so for me breaking free from that. There's an old saying in the psychological world that they get you by crook or by hook. And so he often would after an event, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. And then lavish love and gifts and all of that stuff. And so I broke free from that manipulation, because of that community that I told you about. But after I left breaking free from the lies that that I deserved to be hit, and all of those things came from and continues to come from a lot of work in counselors offices, a lot of love by being loved by my community. And I real crisis of faith where I just cried out to Jesus, just like John the Baptist said, you know, are you going to help me or should I be looking for somebody else? And so, it wasn't until in the middle of PTSD, flashbacks and floodings and, and just horrific physical issues that I have as a result of this life that I've had of abuse as complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with a ton of physical issues. I ended up in the hospital, a five day hospital stay for a nervous breakdown about a year and a half after I left him and walking around the halls of that psych ward was the first time in my life I remember not having any responsibilities for myself that my meal that day didn't depend on anything that I did, and my clothes or having a roof over my head. None of it depended on my performance because I thought the children's home would kick me out if I if I wasn't a good kid. But it wasn't until I was hospital. I was with a complete nervous breakdown, that that breakthrough from his lies and his manipulation and that terrible self worth that that gives a survivor of abuse. It wasn't until after that break down. And that crisis of faith and people just investing in me and, and speaking life into me as they continue to do this day. But Rodney, a lot of work in counseling, trauma informed counseling, but it's still very much cloud who I am today, I've just turned it into a mission and try to stay on the right side of it and use it for good. I don't agree to every interview, I wanted to do this one because I love your podcast, being a really good steward of the pain is important to me. And so I use my voice, and I use my story when I think it matters. And when I am when I think it'll help people, and it's turned it into purpose, it makes the pain, I was gonna say bearable, but it makes me embrace the pain. Because there's such purpose in the pain, people need to hear a voice of somebody that has been through some stuff and has every reason to have a needle in their arm, or to be drinking every night or any of those things. And that's just not my story now, because of a lot of people along the way. And obviously, you know, my faith and my church. And like I said counseling, but it takes a while to break that paradigm. And unfortunately, it comes back every now and then when you're in a domestic violence situation like that, that manipulation, like it's your fault. And and because I had already come out of a childhood abuse thing that is our default, that is my default is if something bad happens, it's my fault. And it's a hole that I often have to bury myself out love, come back to the center and come back to the truth of who I am, who I am, and who they were. And and really just try to let it Let it be used for good. Rodney Olsen  So as part of the healing, recognizing those defaults, and when you start to lean towards those defaults to be able to catch yourself Amy Watson  Absolutely and and second, a close second to that is having five star friends that will call you out on it, who will just say, Hey, I'm seeing flickers of some behavior that's indicating to me that that we need to get you back to back to center, back to what I call your Psalm 139ness are fearfully and wonderfully made ness or made in the image of God, as we see in Genesis 1:26 and 1:27. Now, so many years later, absolutely. There are defaults, that'll make me go. And there's some some cutting edge therapies that I've that I've been in that make that actually my brain will say you deserved better than than that abuse. And yeah, pull out all of that performance mode that I tried to get into make people love me and be me. But really a close second to that as a community of people who tell me that all the time and who will say hey, Amy, take a day off, walk away from whatever it is you're doing often writing or podcasting or whatever that brings back up the trauma, since so often make me fall into those old habits. And so yeah, there's a list of things eating not eating is one of them for me, Rodney, so I know that I'm struggling when I don't take the time to eat three meals a day. And so stuff like that the eating thing is something that's obvious to everybody. But that is one major one for me. And one that even in real time on this day that we're recording this that I'm struggling with, where my friend will say to me, Hey, did you eat today, and I get that text message every day. And some days I go? No, and she's like, it's four o'clock, I'm like, Okay, I'm going to eat now. And so I can't stress that that community aspect enough. You know, I would love to tell you a story like like Shay Watson told you on your podcast of this time when all of this stuff that the PTSD stuff stopped. For me, it is better, there's no doubt that it's better. But I still very much every day walk with PTSD. And every part of my body that is affected as well. That's not the story that the Lord has told. complete healing. For me, it is it is work. Every day, I use the analogy when I wake up. Most people wake up on sea level, I wake up in a basement. And so I just kind of have to climb out of that basement to get to where most people even just wake up in terms of how they're going to operate that day, and how they're going to treat themselves and how they're going to, you know what they're going to put in their body and that kind of stuff. And so there are definitely defaults, and definitely warning signs. I'm still in counseling, which I think is so important with this kind of body of trauma, and which also is obviously helpful and somebody somebody's watching me, I always say, you know, I've got plenty of people watching me or checking on their strong friend as they call it. That's That's such a good question. Because it it doesn't go away for everybody. It didn't go away. For me. Rodney Olsen  It's one thing to do that work within yourself to bring yourself to a better place and it sounds like you're a long way along that track, even though there's still work to be done. But it seems to be taking things to a new level when we start to talk about forgiveness, especially forgiveness for those who haven't ever come You said, I'm sorry, how do you start to forgive people who have brought that abuse into your life? Amy Watson  Yeah, I learned that lesson the hard way. Right after I turned 18 years old, the state could not tell me or my mom that we could not communicate with each other. And so after she left to get married to the seventh abuser, when I was 14, I saw her at my high school graduation when I was 18. A year later, I was standing in a hospital room where she was on a ventilator, essentially, I knew that was the last visit with her and I stood above her Rodney, and I listened to all the machines in the room, breathing for her everything, all of it, and I looked at her in the bed, and I wanted to just pick up her hand and say, I forgive you, because I knew she was going to die. And I couldn't even do that I just couldn't do it Am I was too, too shattered, my heart was shattered in a million pieces. And I couldn't even begin to know what that even look like to forgive her while she died just a couple months later, and I never got the opportunity to tell her that I forgave her. And I lived in that regret. And I promised myself that I would never ever, ever live in that regret again. And so then I just started over forgiving everybody like, like my ex husband, you punched me in the face. It's good. Let's move on. And there was some air quote, transaction of forgiveness, if you will. But it wasn't until I got healthy enough, especially after I got out of that domestic violence marriage. I've been in counseling a couple years, been really involved in my church gotten the help that I needed for the substance abuse, and so really beginning to deal with life. And I just really began to wonder, and I and I referenced that earlier, what happened to you to make you this broken? Because that makes me sad, whatever that is that happened to you. Somewhere along the way, I realized that when we read Ephesians 4:32, it says Be compassionate one to another tender hearted, forgiving one another. And so some, some translations say kind. I like that word compassion. And I like that it comes first. Because I think that if we can even take a tiny step, I mean that a millimeter of a step in the direction of compassion for the people who hurt us, like, what happened to you, and what broke you, because I'm so sorry, that whatever broke you, it affected me, and there's parts of us that are never going to be okay, I'm not going to continue to put myself on the line of your fire. But I'm so sorry for whatever broke you to make you do these horrible things to me. And so my path to forgiveness is not the, you know, Jesus forgave me and I must forgive even though that's true, I think that it stands to reason that being able to forgive is a is a fruit of being forgiven by Jesus and what he did for us on the cross. But that approach always fell flat to me. Like, if I didn't forgive, Jesus wasn't gonna forgive me that always fell flat to me. But what didn't and what doesn't feel flat to me, is what they did, they did. And and, and today, I still pay the price for it in many, many ways. But it makes me sad for both of these two people, whatever happened to them, they both took to the to their graves with them, and they were miserable, sad people. And so compassion is bread forgiveness for me. And at first, it was that regret, it was regret, you know, that regret of not forgiving my mom and she died. And that's why I would just over forgive. And I said, and I use that word like it is actual true, I don't know that you can over forgive. But I let a bunch of stuff slide that I should have called out on the carpet, because there's a difference between calling it out and forgiving it. condoning and forgiving are also two different things. And so compassion was my pathway to forgiving both of them. And I don't know what happened to either one of them to make them broken. But I am old enough in my life now to look at people who don't treat their wives and their children, like they treated me. And so the vast majority of the world doesn't treat their wives and children, like I got treated. And so it stands to reason they needed something. And so compassion was my pathway to forgiving both of them. Rodney Olsen  I'm sure that there are parts in your story that resonate very deeply with some of those who are listening right now. If people are wanting to get into contact with you to learn more about your story and connect with you, what's the best way for them to do that? Amy Watson  I think probably the easiest way is AmyWatsonauthor.com such as a m y, and then Watson w a t s o n and then author.com or Google Wednesday's with Watson, you also find me that way. But the easiest way would be my website and just hit that contact button I would love. It is a ministry of mine to work with survivors, particularly domestic violence and childhood abuse at the layman's level that I can. As you know, I've made it my passion with some of the interaction that you and I have had together. And so yeah, my website would be the easiest way for them to get in touch with me. Rodney Olsen  And we will make sure that links to your website to your podcast, or in the show notes at bleeding daylight dotnet. So people can go there. But as you say, the easiest way is just to head to that website or just a Google and they will be able to find you very quickly. Amy, I know that there's a whole lot more of this story that we could continue to unpack. But I think this is a great place to leave things. Looking at this idea of forgiveness. It's not excusing bad behavior, but actually helping to bring healing to yourself and I really appreciate your openness and your honesty today. Thank you so much for sharing some of your story on Bleeding Daylight, Amy Watson  Rodney, it's been my pleasure and please keep doing what you're doing. I love what you're doing. dispelling the darkness and and love your podcast, love your heart. And please keep doing what you're doing. It's been such an honor to be here with you today. Emily Olsen  Thank you for listening to Bleeding Daylight. Please help us to shine more light into the darkness by sharing this episode with others. For further details and more episodes, please visit bleedingdaylight.net

Amy Watson is a mom to 6 living children, and two babies in heaven. Lauren was stillborn just a few days before her due date and River was only 14 weeks when his heart stopped beating. Going through pregnancy loss can feel so isolating, because it's not something people want to talk about. But healing and continuing to talk about these special babies is what gives Amy meaning and purpose in her life. She is a certified life coach for other moms of angel babies and she is committed to helping break the stigma around babyloss as well as letting people know that is is possible to heal and live a beautiful life, even without all your babies in your arms. She loves being outdoors, hanging out with her family and reading self help books when she can sneak a few quiet minutes. https://www.instagram.com/amy.smoothstonescoaching/ https://www.facebook.com/smoothstonescoaching/ http://smoothstonescoaching.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deathdialogues/message

The British North American colonies formed some of the most democratic governments in the world. But that doesn't mean that all early Americans were treated equally or allowed to participate in representative government. So who could vote in Early America? Who could participate in representative government? Historians James Kloppenberg, the Charles Warren Professor of History at Harvard University, and Amy Watson, an Assistant Professor of History at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, help us explore who democracy was meant for and how those who lived in colonial British America understood and practiced representative government.  Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/284 Join Ben Franklin's World! Subscribe and help us bring history right to your ears! Sponsor Links Omohundro Institute OI Reader Election Series Resource Guide The Ben Franklin's World Shop Complementary Episodes Episode 038: Carolyn Harris, Magna Carta Episode 143: Michael Klarman, The Making of the United States Constitution Episode 243: Joseph Adelman, Revolutionary Print Networks Episode 250: Virginia, 1619 Episode 255: Martha Jones, Birthright Citizens   Listen! Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Ben Franklin's World iOS App Ben Franklin's World Android App Helpful Links Join the Ben Franklin's World Facebook Group Ben Franklin’s World Twitter: @BFWorldPodcast Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter

There is much stigma to mental health issues in America and around the world. It is, perhaps, the most overlooked healthcare issue in society today. However, when we choose to address it and surround ourselves with people who refuse to let us ignore it, there IS healing and there IS Hope.I am a Florida girl who loves a simple life, Jesus, family, friends, football, and the beach. I am a native of Jacksonville, Florida, but have spent most of my adult life on Florida’s west coast.I grew up in a children’s home, graduated from Clearwater Christian College w (Biology 1994) and earned an MBA in 2002.. I am a trauma survivor of childhood abuse and domestic violence. By the time I got help, I’d survived 35 years of trauma.I love both the written and spoken word, and enjoy opportunities to share my experiences and the faithfulness of God. My greatest desire is to invest my life in something that will outlive it. There are 3 reasons I am here to even do this interview and they are all important1. Church/Christ2. Community3. Counseling (Trauma Informed)If people need trauma help, perhaps my podcast can help. Wednesdays With Watson is everywhere and on my website amywatsonauthor.comDon't miss another episode. Subscribe to this podcast.If you want learn more about living a fantastic life after alcohol, check out my book!https://www.amazon.com/My-Steps-Sobriety-fantastic-without-ebook/dp/B089ZPD21S/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=stephan+neff&qid=1595922770&s=digital-text&sr=1-1https://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Store/b?ie=UTF8&node=133140011&nocache=1526718783253 And follow me on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook!https://www.instagram.com/mystepstosobriety/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ5Rgw59jOX4y3iDeMAXpwQhttps://www.facebook.com/mystepstosobriety

Author. Podcaster. Entrepreneur. Survivor of trauma. Amy shares about suffering from PTSD and the healing that our dear Heavenly Father has been bringing.   Website: http://amywatsonauthor.com/ Facebook: http://amywatsonauthor.com/  

In Episode 30 of Footprints on our Hearts, I talk with Amy Watson, a life coach who specialises in supporting women who’ve experienced baby loss. We talk about the two children Amy didn’t get to bring home – Lauren and River – and how their deaths affected her older children. She also has some very wise words on allowing ourselves to feel a full range of emotions.In the interview, we discuss:Amy’s pregnancy with her fifth child, Lauren, and finding out her heart had stopped beating (14:35)Giving birth to Lauren and bringing their children in to meet their sister (20:33)Grieving Lauren while supporting her family and being pregnant with her rainbow baby (26:05)Her pregnancy with River, missed miscarriage and difficult recovery from a D&C (36:07)Remembering Lauren and River as part of their family (46:10)Learning to find joy and happiness again (50:25)Setting up her life coaching business to support baby loss moms (53:18)You can connect with Amy on Instagram @amy.smoothstonescoaching and find out more about her coaching and podcast on her website https://smoothstonescoaching.com.In the introduction, I talk about the indirect effects of Covid-19 and lockdown on occurrences of stillbirth and give a big shoutout to my wonderful new patrons!To support the show and access exclusive patron benefits visit https://www.patreon.com/footprintsonourhearts.If you have any feedback on the show, suggestions for guests or would like to share your story, you can connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/footprintsonourhearts/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/skyesfootprints) or email alison@footprintsonourhearts.com.

A POWERFUL testimony of being kept from serial killer and more... Gods grace is so awesome

Amy Watson joins us to discuss the importance of mind, body, and nutrition, in recharging and building resilience.Recharge Requires Intent & Purpose | A Positive Mindset is Key | Schedule Your Rest: Listen To Your Body & Mind | Find Your Zen: Rushing From One Activity to Another is Counterproductive | Everyone’s ‘Happy Place’ and Threshold for Resilience is Different | Food is Fuel: Balance Your Intake Based On What Your Body NeedsContinue the Conversation on www.ChangeOutLoud.ComAbout Our Guest: Amy Watson is a Hong Kong based Liquidity Solutions Specialist for a major American Bank who balances a demanding career with her passion for fitness and nutrition. She holds a Crossfit Level 1 certification, competes in regional fitness events and is currently studying to be a certified nutritionist to help others live their best lives. View LinkedIn Profile

Pregnancy after loss can be a terrifying experience. The worries and fears that come up after you know the possibility of losing another child is a real thing are very real. So I wanted to talk with Amy about this experience, and how we can support ourselves through this experience. Having a baby after loss is a beautiful thing, but it can also be hard.-Who is Amy and how did you come to know grief?-How can this kind of pregnancy change after adding and utilizing tools to support?-Allowing the experiences and emotions such as anxiety to be there without judging themLinks to Amy@amy.smoothstonescoachinghttps://www.facebook.com/smoothstonescoaching/ http://smoothstonescoaching.comPregnancy Brain: a Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During High-Risk PregnancyIf you are a grieving mother and looking for others who know the pain of child loss, come join my free Grieving Moms Community Facebook group: www.meganhillukka.com/community

You won't want to miss this one. Today we have some special guests...my kids! They were brave enough to come on the podcast to share their experiences and the things they've learned after losing two siblings. Lauren at 39.5 weeks in 2013 and River at 14 weeks in 2016. It's normal to worry about seeing your kids go through something hard, and that's why I wanted to share a child's perspective on miscarriage, stillbirth and life after loss with you all today. If you have any questions, let me know here: http://smoothstonescoaching.com/work-with-me If you would like to share your baby's story on the podcast, submit here: http://smoothstonescoaching.com/podcast-submissions For a free 30 minute session, click here to schedule:  http://smoothstonescoaching.com/free_mini Music provided by ZingDog / Pond5 Photo by Amy Watson

Trauma survivor Amy Watson, talks candidly about her diagnosis with PTSD after 35 years of trauma that includes childhood abuse, neglect, abandonment and domestic violence. In this inaugural season of her podcast, Amy brings hope to survivors of trauma. FB: https://www.facebook.com/amywatsonauthorTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/amywatsonauthor @amywatsonauthorIG: https://instagram.com/authoramywatson @authoramywatsonwebsite: http://www.Amywatsonauthor.comProducer: Amy Salzman, WebnetexLogo Design: Anna Roberts, Anna Roberts DesignsPodcast Cover (Brittney Johnson)

In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Amy Watson from the Smooth Stones Podcast to discuss intimacy after loss.This episode addresses-How to keep anxiety about pregnancy from affecting your sexual relationship.-How to address feelings of guilt about sex and pleasure following the loss of a pregnancy.-How to compassion towards self and others is fundamental to processing loss and grief.-How to maintain a healthy relationship with your body, even if it has let you down.To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website, check out our Online Course Page, and take a look at our upcoming Events. You can also follow Dr. Finlayson-Fife on Instagram, YouTube, or join her FREE Facebook Group for greater access to her insights.www.Finlayson-Fife.comListen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and Stitcher.To access the sale mentioned in the beginning of this episode, visit the Art of Desire online course page and use the discount code: STAYATHOME30

In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Amy Watson from the Smooth Stones Podcast to discuss intimacy after loss.

We’re talking about the taboo within the taboo today… Sex after loss. So many couples struggle in this area, whether it is being intimate the first time after loss, worries about another pregnancy or just not being on the same page in this part of their relationship. This is such an important part of life, and especially our life after a loss. Our guest is going to dive right in with us to help answer your questions! Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is a LDS relationship and sexuality coach as well as a  Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois.  She has a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. In addition to her dissertation research on LDS women's sexuality and relationship to desire, she has taught college level human sexuality courses. Her teaching and coaching focuses on helping LDS individuals and couples achieve greater satisfaction and passion in their emotional and sexual relationships. In addition to consultation with couples and individuals (in person and online), she offers online relationship and sexuality courses as well as live workshops and retreats for LDS couples and individuals. Jennifer is a frequent guest on LDS-themed podcasts and writes articles for LDS-themed blogs and magazines, on the subjects of sexuality, relationships, mental health and faith. You can find out more about her at www.finlayson-fife.com and check out her podcast archive where she keeps all her many guest interviews. I’m Amy Watson. I’m a mom of two angel babies, and I’m a life coach for other moms who don’t have all their babies in their arms. Follow me on Instagram @amy.smoothstonescoaching For more information on my six week program to become Trigger Proof, please click here: http://smoothstonescoaching.com/trigger-proof If you have any questions, let me know here: http://smoothstonescoaching.com/work-with-me If you would like to share your baby's story on the podcast, submit here: http://smoothstonescoaching.com/podcast-submissions For a free 30 minute session, click here to schedule:  http://smoothstonescoaching.com/free_mini Music provided by ZingDog / Pond5 Photo provided by Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

Episode 164: In this episode: A Momma to Both Earth side Babies and Angel Babies LAM MERCH (100% profits go to LAM Giveaway): Sweatshirts: www.bonfire.com/life-after-miscarriage-sweatshirt/ T-shirt & Tank: www.bonfire.com/lamfam-shirt/ Coffee Mug: www.bonfire.com/lamfam-mug/ Connections: Amy's(Guest)Instagram: www.instagram.com/amy.smoothstonescoaching Amy's Website: http://smoothstonescoaching.com/ Podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/lamfampodcast "Life after Miscarriage" Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/428781374656753/ Journal Guide to Conceiving after loss: www.amazon.com/dp/1687526087 LIFE AFTER MISCARRIAGE Ebook: www.amazon.com/dp/B07KZMBSJN

Amy Watson is an Assistant Professor of Marketing and TED Talk Fellow at Oregon State University-Cascades. She received her Ph.D. in Marketing from the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Amy's teaching areas include Principles of Marketing, digital analytics, advertising/promotions, consumer behavior, and statistics.

In this episode I sit down with my good friends Matt and Amy Watson to discuss the difficulties of her water breaking at 18 weeks and struggles that followed of having a premature son at 25 weeks. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lee-steele/support

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In my conversations with people with disabilities, their families, and supporters one of the biggest dreams they have is social acceptance. This blog and podcast gives steps we can take to start creating a more inclusive world for people with disabilities. We are talking stigma in part 2 of our interview with Jackie Goldstein. Jackie is an observer, educator, author and speaker on community care support models. Jackie's book, 'Voices of Hope For Mental Illness; Not Against, With', shares the stories of many community care models across the world, and she also discusses Dr. Patrick Corrigan’s work on breaking down stigmas.  Miriam-Webster Dictionary defines stigma as: a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something. Paraphrasing from the podcast Jackie Goldstein shares, “Stigmas develop out of stereotypes. When people think of mental illness (and disability) we are afraid, and we think people with a mental illness will be a problem to take care of. We all develop stigma about people’s skin colour, age, and country of origin, etc. What we do is we take limited information, and we apply it to an entire group. This isn’t fair to the individual.”  Patrick Corrigan US based Author and advocate for people with mental illness, has conducted research studies on stigma and found that there are three different approaches we can take to break down stigma. Patrick Corrigan focuses on mental illness, but I believe there is a large overlap with disabilities in general.    The 3 Common Weapons to Break Stigma:   1. Protest. Making people aware of the cause/ situation. Example: March and demonstrate in the street, or write a letter to the editor. 2. Education. Provide information so that people can make informed decisions. Example: Listen to a podcast or watch a video to learn about a cause or situation. 3. Contact. Interaction with a person that you hold that stigma against. Example: Have a conversation with a person that has a mental illness.     Effectiveness of These Weapons:  In a 2002 publication of World Psychiatry, Patrick Corrigan and Amy Watson shared these findings in the article titled, ‘Understanding the impact of stigma on people with mental illness’.  “Protest is a reactive strategy; it attempts to diminish negative attitudes about mental illness, but fails to promote more positive attitudes that are supported by facts. Education provides information so that the public can make more informed decisions about mental illness. This approach to changing stigma has been most thoroughly examined by investigators. Research, for example, has suggested that persons who evince a better understanding of mental illness are less likely to endorse stigma and discrimination (17,19,52). Hence, the strategic provision of information about mental illness seems to lessen negative stereotypes. Several studies have shown that participation in education programs on mental illness led to improved attitudes about persons with these problems (22,53-56). Education programs are effective for a wide variety of participants, including college undergraduates, graduate students, adolescents, community residents, and persons with mental illness. Stigma is further diminished when members of the general public meet persons with mental illness who are able to hold down jobs or live as good neighbors in the community. Research has shown an inverse relationship between having contact with a person with mental illness and endorsing psychiatric stigma (54,57). Hence, opportunities for the public to meet persons with severe mental illness may discount stigma. Interpersonal contact is further enhanced when the general public is able to regularly interact with people with mental illness as peers.”   These research findings highlight the importance of sharing our individual and family stories of disability to break down stigma. We can educate people about our disabilities through a blog, video, or story book. Or better yet, we can make contact with others and share our story in conversation. This creates a common understanding and builds connection. A story I've heard of a family that effectively broke down stigma for their daughter with a disability wrote a story book complete with pictures to share their daughter's journey with her classmates (she was in a regular classroom). The other kids in the class were so interested in the story they each started to take the book home to share the story with their parents. After learning the daughter’s story, the other kids and parents were no longer scared of the disability, and started to interact with her more.   Patrick Corrigan also writes about self-stigma and how it negatively impacts us. You can read more about self-stigma in this interview with Patrick Corrigan by Aisha Jamil: Q&A with Dr. Patrick Corrigan: Public Disclosure Promotes Empowerment and Reduces Self-Stigma Jackie leaves us with a brilliant quote from the podcast, “When you are all doing the same thing people forget about the disability and it isn’t noticed.”  Our mini-series on housing for people with disabilities is continuing so go ahead and Subscribeto the mailing list to get all 6 episodes sent directly to your inbox!   Love & Respect, Eric      Resources: Email Jackie: jlgoldst@samford.edu   Jackie's Book, 'Voices of Hope for Mental Illness: Not Against, With' Click Here  Q&A with Dr. Patrick Corrigan: Public Disclosure Promotes Empowerment and Reduces Self-Stigma: Click Here  Dr. Patrick Corrigan, World Psychiatry publication: ‘Understanding the impact of stigma on people with mental illness’    If you received value from this content please leave me a review on iTunes. 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My guest today is Amy Watson, who is one half of the creative team behind Pickles Mag. An online video magazine exploring the future of food.   After experiencing a bit of an existential crisis, Amy decided too take her skills and her talents from journalism and video production and apply them to something she was passionate about. Her passion for food.   Growing from what she describes as almost an obsession, Amy really got involved with understanding issues surrounding food like sustainability and really wanted to and really wanted to explore sustainable food though the medium of video.   But instead of taking the leap as we're so often told to do, Amy decided to keep her day job while she started Pickles Mag on the side. Join Amy and I as we discuss themes such as applying your skills to positive impact work, knowing your limits, labels, the reality of making money and of course, finding how to do your good work through a side project.

To initiate positive community change a number of people have come together as part of a larger cell or organism, to language the possibility of how individuals acting in accord as a small group can consciously reach agreement so as to shape our unfolding future here in our suburbs in Auckland and as New Zealanders.How do we as community find innovative ways that influences and enhances our daily lives for the common good, through insight, dialogue, strategies and novelty?How can they encourage others that they most definitely as a group of individuals can make a difference to the way we live, because it is becoming increasingly evident that we can not depend on our national government to lead.Nor the nations media, be it radio, TV or newsprint. The internet is our only savior at present. Lets keep it that way. As you at a deeper level already know, we are intuitively aware of the challenges coming to meet us … from both a local and global context and they are increasingly impinging on our daily life as we endeavor to sustain ourselves and family through obtaining work and jobs, schooling and healthy bodies and the pressure for many is becoming greater as we also collectively put our environment  under greater pressure … whilst the words of the great American Indian … Chief Seattle, who so astutely stated 200 years ago ring even louder today that … - 'what ever happens to the web of life, also happens to us.'And Albert Einstein, whose insights into the human condition are scattered throughout the length of the 20th century so aptly said, 'that we can not solve a problem with the same consciousness that caused it in the first place.'The imperative is we have to become more conscious …This is what individually we can do, find like minded people and form a little nucleus that can connect with other nucleus's and start to claim your area sovereignty back. e.g stopping chemical road side spraying, No GE in NZ, a just two issues.Its interesting 2400 years ago the Greek philosopher Plato mentioned that the downside of not involving yourself in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.No wonder he is still famous - he can read the future too!Have you ever written a submission? For we urgently need submissions to be forwarded to government, and as the GE debate has come back into prominence, NZ could be on the threshold of giving away its Clean Green image to a corporate scam to make NZ a genetically engineered experiment. This is coming from the Monsanto's of the world and that a few scientists here in NZ are pushing it and are refusing to follow the precautionary principle. This is not the NZ we want for our children!NOTE, our NZ weather forecasters, the scientists behind our weather consistently get their forecasting wrong, can we afford to have just one mistake with GE, not like the weekly misleading forecasts from our high tech weather office gives out?So take some time to listen to this group of people articulate what they are doing to awaken the community to the opportunities and challenges and ... that we most definitely can make a difference.By advising our elected servants in Wellington of your needs it will assist in keeping the integrity of NZ's sovereignty in this fast changing world.  For as the people in America are finding out, they are continuously losing their freedoms and as Steven Spielberg despairingly said on TV some years ago, 'Americans are losing their freedoms and are voluntarily giving them away' and so are we, and we are doing it by leaving it to someone else to do the hard work, to take care of all children's future and very few are showing up and making the effort.Yes we have to become more conscious and thus more proactive if we want the truly clean green freedom loving country that is our home.

In this episode, Dr. Amy Watson and Brian Kelly discuss their research into Forensic Assertive Community Treatment, an adaptation of traditional ACT that attempts to explore the unique challenges faced by previously incarcerated persons with mental illness as they re-enter communities. Dr. Watson and Mr. Kelly interpret their findings and advocate for a broader response beyond focus on this population's mental illness to an appreciation for environmental factors (such as housing) in the population's attempts to avoid recidivism and experience success in the community.