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What does shame stop you from doing?Have you ever felt ashamed of a condition you didn't choose?Comment below with your experience — your story may help someone else.Share this episode with someone who needs to hear they're not alone.Shame is powerful, insidious, and often invisible — especially for people living with PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and other mental‑health conditions. In this episode, Mark Brosnan asks a confronting question: Is shame a choice?Drawing from lived experience, Mark breaks down how shame operates, why it feels overwhelming, and how choosing not to carry it can become one of the most difficult but most transformative decisions of your life.If your condition is not your fault — illness, injury, trauma, aneurysm, neurological disorder — why carry shame for it? This episode challenges you to recognise your reality, acknowledge your condition, and begin reclaiming your identity from shame.#mentalhealth #shame #selfstigma #PTSD #OCD #bipolardisorder #schizophrenia #schizoaffectivedisorder #mentalillnessrecovery #emotionalhealing #identityandmentalhealth #overcomingshame #mentalhealthempowerment #MarkBrosnanPodcast

What does shame stop you from doing?Have you ever felt ashamed of a condition you didn't choose?Comment below with your experience — your story may help someone else.Share this episode with someone who needs to hear they're not alone.Shame is powerful, insidious, and often invisible — especially for people living with PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and other mental‑health conditions. In this episode, Mark Brosnan asks a confronting question: Is shame a choice?Drawing from lived experience, Mark breaks down how shame operates, why it feels overwhelming, and how choosing not to carry it can become one of the most difficult but most transformative decisions of your life.If your condition is not your fault — illness, injury, trauma, aneurysm, neurological disorder — why carry shame for it? This episode challenges you to recognise your reality, acknowledge your condition, and begin reclaiming your identity from shame.#mentalhealth #shame #selfstigma #PTSD #OCD #bipolardisorder #schizophrenia #schizoaffectivedisorder #mentalillnessrecovery #emotionalhealing #identityandmentalhealth #overcomingshame #mentalhealthempowerment #MarkBrosnanPodcast

This is one of the hardest conversations I've ever put behind a microphone. My daughter came to me with questions — real ones, heavy ones — and there was nowhere to hide from them.So we sat down, we opened the door to all of it, and we went exactly where the truth took us.Let's dive in, and you'll hear what unfolded.

I tried something different: Lisa and Scott Brearley from Soulmates and Suitcases reached out, so I decided to switch roles and be the one answering the questions.I really enjoyed speaking with Lisa and Scott. The conversation was deeply meaningful to me.If you want to hear me answer the questions for a change, this is the place to go https://youtu.be/KDwJA3IAYswMore ways to connect with Lisa and Scotthttps://www.facebook.com/LisaDawnBrearleyhttps://www.facebook.com/scott.brearley.1YouTube – @TheBrearleyshttps://www.youtube.com/@TheBrearleys/podcastsSpotify – Soulmates & Suitcaseshttps://open.spotify.com/show/18ylZP0crUfncbAgkC82C0Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/soulmates-suitcases/id1815826960TRUEFANS.FMhttps://truefans.fm/soulmates-and-suitcases

There are conversations that scrape at old wounds, and then there are the ones that open them. Talking about suicide — your own, your child's, your family's — is one of the hardest things a parent can ever sit through.In this episode, my daughter Mikayla returns to Mark My Words to walk with me through some of the darkest chapters of our lives. We speak openly about my suicide attempt, her attempt, and her sister's attempt — not as headlines, not as cautionary tales, but as the lived reality of a family that has fought its way back from the edge more than once.I won't pretend I was composed. I wasn't. There were moments I could barely hold myself together. But this conversation matters. It's raw, it's painful, and it's full of the kind of truth families carry quietly for years.

There are conversations that scrape at old wounds, and then there are the ones that open them. Talking about suicide — your own, your child's, your family's — is one of the hardest things a parent can ever sit through.In this episode, my daughter Mikayla returns to Mark My Words to walk with me through some of the darkest chapters of our lives. We speak openly about my suicide attempt, her attempt, and her sister's attempt — not as headlines, not as cautionary tales, but as the lived reality of a family that has fought its way back from the edge more than once.I won't pretend I was composed. I wasn't. There were moments I could barely hold myself together. But this conversation matters. It's raw, it's painful, and it's full of the kind of truth families carry quietly for years.

You could be thinking that as an interviewer who has done over 500 interviews on live radio, spoken in front of thousands of people and also done 350 podcast episodes - that I wouldn't really get nervous before I do an interview. Normally you'd be correct - but not today.Today my guest is my own daughter. I can't hide from her. I can't pretend with her. She has seen me at my absolute worst. I'm nervous but excited to hear what she has to say.Today we discuss mental illness and addiction.

father and daughter talk mental illness and addiction | Mark MI WordsYou could be thinking that as an interviewer who has done over 500 interviews on live radio, spoken in front of thousands of people and also done 350 podcast episodes - that I wouldn't really get nervous before I do an interview. Normally you'd be correct - but not today.Today my guest is my own daughter. I can't hide from her. I can't pretend with her. She has seen me at my absolute worst. I'm nervous but excited to hear what she has to say.Today we discuss mental illness and addiction.

All books take a lot of time and effort to write. But how can it possibly 20 years from start to finish?When you put trauma on the table — real trauma — and add a CPTSD diagnosis, the delay makes sense. I had to get steady enough to face what the writing was dredging up. The truth is, when I started this book, I didn't even know I was carrying half the pain that eventually surfaced.BUMWIPER is a raw, unfiltered account of my time working in the disability care industry. It is brutal, confronting and honest.It is the hardest thing I ever wrote.BUMWIPER 18 Years working with people with disabilities is available now on AMAZON Amazon.com.au: Mark Brosnan: books, biography, latest update

All books take a lot of time and effort to write. But how can it possibly 20 years from start to finish?When you put trauma on the table — real trauma — and add a CPTSD diagnosis, the delay makes sense. I had to get steady enough to face what the writing was dredging up. The truth is, when I started this book, I didn't even know I was carrying half the pain that eventually surfaced.BUMWIPER is a raw, unfiltered account of my time working in the disability care industry. It is brutal, confronting and honest.It is the hardest thing I ever wrote.BUMWIPER 18 Years working with people with disabilities is available now on AMAZON ⁠Amazon.com.au⁠⁠: Mark Brosnan: books, biography, latest update⁠

As men, we have often been trained to try to ignore the pain of grief, the scars of a battle with cancer, the trauma of our own mental illness, and to never ask the big questions.David B Gourgues is a man who is determined to undermine and challenge these thought processes. He is facing his grief and trauma head on and challenging us all to seek more. To not be afraid and face life head on... questioning all the way.Sometimes the answer is the question.Connect with David at...✉ david@davidgourgues.com 

As men, we have often been trained to try to ignore the pain of grief, the scars of a battle with cancer, the trauma of our own mental illness, and to never ask the big questions.David B Gourgues is a man who is determined to undermine and challenge these thought processes. He is facing his grief and trauma head on and challenging us all to seek more. To not be afraid and face life head on... questioning all the way.Sometimes the answer is the question.Connect with David at...✉ david@davidgourgues.com 

What does stand-up comedy and suicide have in common you might ask? You may answer that only a lunatic would do it!Today I ask my guest, comedian and suicide‑prevention advocate Frank King, to explain how his two seemingly unrelated careers—professional stand‑up comedy and suicide‑prevention speaking—intersect and inform one another.So, is it too soon to laugh about suicide?When can we laugh about aspects of suicide?And above all, why should we talk about suicide?To connect with Frank go to thementalhealthcomedian.com✅ In the Line of Duty: Cops v's Mental illness | Mark MI Words

What does stand-up comedy and suicide have in common you might ask? You may answer that only a lunatic would do it!Today I ask my guest, comedian and suicide‑prevention advocate Frank King, to explain how his two seemingly unrelated careers—professional stand‑up comedy and suicide‑prevention speaking—intersect and inform one another.So, is it too soon to laugh about suicide?When can we laugh about aspects of suicide?And above all, why should we talk about suicide?To connect with Frank go to ⁠thementalhealthcomedian.com⁠✅ In the Line of Duty: Cops v's Mental illness | Mark MI Words

*Content Warning:  neglect, rejection, friendship betrayal, betrayal, and infidelity.Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources   SWW Sticker Shop!: https://brokencyclemedia.com/sticker-shop SWW S26 Theme Song & Artwork: The S26 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart instagram.com/okaynotgreat/  Follow Something Was Wrong: Website: somethingwaswrong.com  IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast  Follow Tiffany Reese: Website: tiffanyreese.me  IG: instagram.com/lookieboo Follow Dr. Rebecca Schwartz-Mette: Research - https://ubwp.buffalo.edu/birch Faculty Page: https://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/psychology/faculty/faculty-directory.host.html/content/shared/arts-sciences/psychology/faculty-staff/faculty-profiles/schwartz-mette-rebecca.html Book - https://www.combinedacademic.co.uk/author/rebecca-a-schwartz-mette/ Therapy Page: https://www.meridianpractice.org/staff/beccaschwartzmette *Sources:  Abrams, Zara. “The Science of Why Friendships Keep Us Healthy.” Monitor on Psychology, vol. 54, no. 4, 1 June 2023, American Psychological Association, https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/cover-story-science-friendship Choukas-Bradley, Sophia. “Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria: The Actual Research.” Psychology Today, 29 Apr. 2026, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/if-i-be-waspish/202604/rejection-sensitivity-dysphoria-the-actual-research Degges-White, Suzanne. “Not All Friendships Last Forever.” Psychology Today, 29 June 2017, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifetime-connections/201706/not-all-friendships-last-forever Dong, Kaixi et al. “The Relationship Between Co-rumination and Depressive Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Journal of youth and adolescence vol. 54,6 (2025): 1551-1569. doi:10.1007/s10964-025-02140-9. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39891852/  “Doomscrolling and Its Effects on the Brain.” American Brain Foundation, 15 Apr. 2025, https://www.americanbrainfoundation.org/doomscrolling-and-its-effects-on-the-brain/ Gillis, Kaytee. “How Our Trauma History Can Affect Our Friendships.” Psychology Today, 23 May 2025, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/invisible-bruises/202504/how-our-trauma-history-can-affect-our-friendships Google Scholar. “Google Scholar Profile: Dr. Rebecca Schwartz-Mette,” https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=4LNWZdcAAAAJ&hl=en Leary, Mark R. “Emotional responses to interpersonal rejection.” Dialogues in clinical neuroscience vol. 17,4 (2015): 435-41. doi:10.31887/DCNS.2015.17.4/mleary https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4734881/ Nelson, Jocelyn. “When a Friend Hurts You: Coping With Friendship Betrayal.” The Family Institute at Northwestern University, 29 June 2026, https://www.family-institute.org/behavioral-health-resources/when-friend-hurts-you-coping-friendship-betrayal Novotni, Michele. “Making Friends with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.” ADDitude, https://www.additudemag.com/making-friends-autism-spectrum-disorder-adhd/ Ruiz, Wawie D G, and Homer J Yabut. “Autonomy and identity: the role of two developmental tasks on adolescent's wellbeing.” Frontiers in psychology vol. 15 1309690. 10 Apr. 2024, doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1309690 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11042260/ Satici, Seydi Ahmet et al. “Doomscrolling Scale: its Association with Personality Traits, Psychological Distress, Social Media Use, and Wellbeing.” Applied research in quality of life vol. 18,2 (2023): 833-847. doi:10.1007/s11482-022-10110-7 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9580444/ Schwartz-Mette, Rebecca A. Depression in Childhood and Adolescence: A Guide for Practitioners. Momentum Press, 2016. Schwartz-Mette, Rebecca A., and Amanda J. Rose. “Co-Rumination Mediates Contagion of Internalizing Symptoms within Youths' Friendships.” Developmental Psychology, vol. 48, no. 5, 2012, pp. 1355–1365. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0027484 Schwartz-Mette, Rebecca A., et al. “Relations of Friendship Experiences with Depressive Symptoms and Loneliness in Childhood and Adolescence: A Meta-Analytic Review.” Psychological Bulletin, vol. 146, no. 8, 2020, pp. 664–700. https://doi.org/10.1037/bul0000239 Wallace, Anna Kodé. "Why Friendship Betrayal Feels Impossible to Get Over." The Cut, 22 Apr. 2026, https://www.thecut.com/article/friendship-betrayal-explained-psychology-summer-house.html

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

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*Content Warning:  neglect, rejection, friendship betrayal, betrayal, and infidelity.Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources   SWW Sticker Shop!: https://brokencyclemedia.com/sticker-shop SWW S26 Theme Song & Artwork: The S26 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart instagram.com/okaynotgreat/  Follow Something Was Wrong: Website: somethingwaswrong.com  IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast  Follow Tiffany Reese: Website: tiffanyreese.me  IG: instagram.com/lookieboo Follow Dr. Marisa G. Franco: Website - https://www.drmarisagfranco.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drmarisagfranco Platonic, How The Science of Attachment Can Help You Make - and Keep - Friends - https://drmarisagfranco.com/platonic-the-book/ Worth, The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment: https://drmarisagfranco.com/worth-the-book/ *Sources:  Almaatouq, Abdullah, et al. "Are You Your Friends' Friend? Poor Perception of Friendship Ties Limits the Ability to Promote Behavioral Change." PLOS ONE, vol. 11, no. 3, 2016, article e0151588, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0151588 Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress. When Losses of Loved Ones Are Not Acknowledged: Understanding Disenfranchised Grief. Department of Psychiatry, Uniformed Services University, n.d., https://www.cstsonline.org/assets/media/documents/CSTS_FS_When_Losses_of_Loved_Ones_Are_Not_Acknowledged_Understanding_Disenfranchised_Grief.pdf Dodson, William W., et al. "Rejection sensitivity dysphoria in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A case series." Neurology 7 (2024): 23-30.  Franco, Marisa G. Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends. Penguin Random House, 6 Sept. 2022 https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676695/platonic-by-marisa-g-franco-phd/ Franco, Marisa G. Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 15 Sept. 2026, Penguin Random House,https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/784327/worth-by-marisa-g-franco-phd/ Gobin, Robyn L., and Jennifer J. Freyd. "The impact of betrayal trauma on the tendency to trust." Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy 6.5 (2014): 505. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2013-24397-001 Guy-Evans, Olivia. “Self-Verification Theory.” Simply Psychology, 11 May 2026, https://www.simplypsychology.org/self-verification-theory.html Here & Now Newsroom. “Research Shows We Replace Half Our Friends Every 7 Years. Here's How to Make New Ones.” NPR Illinois, 23 June 2025, https://www.nprillinois.org/2025-06-23/research-shows-we-replace-half-our-friends-every-7-years-heres-how-to-make-new-ones Hillman, James. "Betrayal." Loose Ends: Primary Papers in Archetypal Psychology, Spring Publications, 1975, pp. 63–79. Jarrett, Christian. "The Liking Gap: We Usually Think People Like Us Less Than They Actually Do." Research Digest, British Psychological Society, 13 Sept. 2018, https://www.bps.org.uk/research-digest/liking-gap Kenny, Serafina. "Having Friends Is as Important as Diet and Exercise for Living Longer, a Longevity Expert Says." Business Insider, 22 Sept. 2023, https://www.businessinsider.com/longevity-antiaging-friendship-social-interaction-relationships-2023-9 Nader, Karim. “Reconsolidation and the Dynamic Nature of Memory.” Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in biology vol. 7,10 a021782. 9 Sep. 2015, doi:10.1101/cshperspect.a021782, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26354895/ Nussbaum, Ben. "FRIENDSHIP FLATTENS HILLS: It's time to put connections at the center of wellbeing, says relationship expert Marisa Franco." Spirituality & Health Magazine, vol. 25, no. 5, Sept.-Oct. 2022, pp. 46+. Gale Academic OneFile link.gale.com/apps/doc/A763799199/AONE?u=anon~858b38f4&sid=googleScholar&xid=6b08179d One Another. Directed by Amber Love, produced by Andrea Raby, Joycie Films, 2026. World premiere, SXSW Film & TV Festival, Austin, TX, 12 Mar. 2026. https://schedule.sxsw.com/2026/films/2249924 Romm, Cari. "Half of Your Friends Probably Don't Think of You as a Friend." The Cut, 9 May 2016, https://www.thecut.com/2016/05/half-of-your-friends-probably-dont-think-of-you-as-a-friend.html Thompson, Sophia, Kaitlyn Deaner, and Marisa G. Franco. "How to Help Clients Make Friends." Journal of Health Service Psychology 49.2 (2023): 77-85 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42843-023-00085-w Wallace, Anna Kodé. "Why Friendship Betrayal Feels Impossible to Get Over." The Cut, 22 Apr. 2026, https://www.thecut.com/article/friendship-betrayal-explained-psychology-summer-house.html

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*Content Warning: friendship betrayal, religious abuse, stalking, harassment, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence and rape. Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources   SWW Sticker Shop!: https://brokencyclemedia.com/sticker-shop SWW S26 Theme Song & Artwork: The S26 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart instagram.com/okaynotgreat/  Follow Something Was Wrong: Website: somethingwaswrong.com  IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast  Follow Tiffany Reese: Website: tiffanyreese.me  IG: instagram.com/lookieboo *Sources:  Romano, A. (2026, April 22). Why Friendship Betrayal Feels Impossible to Get Over. The Cut. Retrieved from The Cut article Franco, M. G. (2022). Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends. Platonic New York, NY: G.P. Putnam's Sons. Thomas Road Baptist Church. Church history and organizational background. Founded in 1956 by Jerry Falwell Sr.. Liberty University. Institutional history and university background information.

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

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

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

Pt. 1: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s17e12-lil-wayne-tha-carter-ii-pt-1 ---------------- Track 4: "Fireman" (0:00) -- Track 5: "Mo Fire" (38:37) -- Track 6: "On Tha Block #1 - Skit" (1:08:40) -- Track 7: "Best Rapper Alive" (1:10:03) -- Track 8: "Lock & Load" (1:38:50) -- Track 9: "Oh No" (1:44:07) -- Track 10: "Grown Man" (1:52:56) -- Track 11: "On Tha Block #2 - Skit" [featuring @Cam_Is_Like] (1:57:38) -- Track 12: "Hit Em Up" (2:28:09) -- Track 13: "Carter II" (2:30:56) -- Track 14: "Hustler Musik" (2:36:48) -- Track 15: "Receipt" (2:48:36) -- Track 16: "Shooter" (2:58:01) -- Track 17: "Weezy Baby" (3:33:21) -- Track 18: "On Tha Block #3 - Skit" (3:40:42) -- Track 19: "I'm A Dboy" (3:44:52) -- Track 20: "Feel Me" (4:06:36) -- Track 21: "Get Over" (4:10:38) -- Track 22: "Fly Out" (4:17:51) -- Ranking Tha Carter II (4:19:58) -- Outro (4:22:53)

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

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

Chelsea welcomes back Voice Notes From the Group Chat host Caitie Rosen to deep dive into two pieces from The Cut: “Why Friendship Betrayal Feels Impossible to Get Over” and “Losing My Friend Over Wegovy." Somehow, it all comes back to the “Summer House” scandal. They look at two case studies of friendship betrayal to determine the how and why of it all, and if at the end of the day, is wegovy > West? A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including disordered eating and diet culture. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Contact us or send us your voice notes: hello@glamoroustrash.com Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Thank you to our sponsors: Quince  - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous  Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Show Notes: Why Friendship Betrayal Feels Impossible to Get Over by Katie Heaney (The Cut) Losing My Friend Over Wegovy by Sophia Ortega (The Cut) Ciara Miller Will Let the Universe Handle It by Hunter Harris (Glamour Magazine) Where to find our guest: Caitie Rosen Voice Notes From the Group Chat Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

Mercedes Coffman is a writer, researcher, and cultural commentator. What's happening with modern dating? People who are genuinely ready for a relationship feel frustrated, even punished by a shallow dating pool, yet others seem to find real love every day. So what's actually broken, and what can be fixed? Expect to learn why avoidant culture is changing relationship expectations, if modern dating is punishing emotionally available people, why dating fatigue is kicking in, if someone is actually too busy for you or if they just say they are, the most common ways people unknowingly sabotage their own relationships, why you can just “fix her” and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠⁠ Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period from Shopify at https://shopify.com/modernwisdom Get 15% off your first order of my favourite Non-Alcoholic Brew at https://athleticbrewing.com/modernwisdom Timestamps: (0:00) How Avoidant Culture is Rewriting Relationships (1:55) Does Modern Dating Punish Emotionally Availability? (4:20) What Makes Emotionally Available People Vulnerable? (8:51) How to Spot Emotional Availability (12:00) What Does a Perfect Match Really Look Like? (13:33) What Blocks True Alignment? (16:39) Are We Too Obsessed With Love? (25:28) Why Discernment is the Ultimate Relationship Skill (34:23) How Do Rom-Coms Distort Our Love Lives (37:02) Romantasy: Escapism or Soft-Core Porn? (39:55) Does Desire Outpace Emotional Capacity? (42:53) Why We Self-Sabotage in Relationships (45:10) The Best Way to Build Emotional Capacity (46:16) Does Trauma Drive Relationship Self-Sabotage? (49:32) We Need to Start With Self-Acceptance (01:04:07) Why We Crave Chaos and Stability (01:07:34) Love Bombing: The Most Dangerous Red Flag (01:14:15) Who Falls Hardest Into Limerence? (01:17:35) Why Inconsistent Praise Hooks You In (01:25:37) The Wrong People Are the Hardest to Get Over (01:27:30) Stop Being So Hard on Yourself (01:28:53) How to Comfortably Hold Your Boundaries (01:30:33) Where to Find Mercedes Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠⁠ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠⁠ Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠ #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠ #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠ - Get In Touch: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠⁠ - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Yellow Brit Road, we bring you reviews from seeing The Last Dinner Party live, pay tribute to the Grad Club that has announced its closure, dealing another major blow to Kingston's live music scene. (PS I Love You's iconic music video for 'Get Over' was in fact shot there... and at CFRC!) We remember some beloved shows there - Death From Above 1979, Arcade Fire, The Tragically Hip (before my time). Here's the article I mentioned in the show that I wrote for Sounds Live! Magazine when the BLU Martini shut in 2024. You've no doubt heard about Geese's "psyop" to reach fans online. What does marketing look like in the age of social media? (I'm not clickbaiting, you can guess what my thoughts on this are, but listen on anyway because I got Things to say.) Music byThe Charlatans, Skindred, Jessie Ware, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, LIFE, Nxdia, The Last Dinner Party, Florence Road, Tooth, unpeople, The Astros (one of my favourite Grad Club shows), Evan Jackson (my last Grad Club show), Dry Cleaning (in Canada this week), Rosellas, Sons of Rick.Sorry about my throat. I'm gonna say I lost my voice at shows last week, because that's cooler to say.Find this week's playlist here. Try and support artists independently through buying their music, merch, going to shows! Bandcamps/websites linked above.Cover shot: The Last Dinner Party by Sam Ciampa @ Massey Hall, Toronto. 23 April 2026.Touch that dial and tune in live! CFRC 101.9 FM in Kingston or cfrc.ca⁠, Sundays 8-9:30 PM! Full shows in the linked archive for 3 months from broadcast.Like what we do? ⁠Donate⁠ to help keep our 102-year old radio station going!Get in touch with the show: email ⁠yellowbritroad@gmail.com⁠, IG @⁠⁠yellowbritroad⁠⁠.PS: submissions, cc ⁠music@cfrc.ca⁠ if you'd like other CFRC DJs to spin your music on their shows as well.

Most people think an engineering career locks you into one path. Design, build, repeat. Endlessly. But what if it could actually open doors you never knew were there — even totally unrelated to engineering?

In this week's episode of Dear Goddess, I'm opening my heart and sharing one of the most vulnerable chapters of my journey.. the part I never imagined I'd speak about publicly.Earlier this year, I received the message that the ex-husband, the man I was once married to, the relationship that catalyzed my healing journey, had taken his own life.What unfolded after was an initiation through grief, forgiveness, and deep soul reclamation.This isn't an episode about pain. It's about alchemizing it. It's about how even the most devastating moments can become portals to deeper healing, self-love, and liberation.Inside this episode, I share:

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In this week's episode of Dear Goddess, we're diving into the sacred space of uncertainty,  the in-between, the void, the place where your next evolution is being birthed even when it feels like nothing's working.After hosting my first workshop in Costa Rica (a vision I've held for so long), I found myself reflecting on the magic that unfolds when we follow our soul's desires even when we don't know what's next because you're not always meant to know.The mind wants clarity, timelines, and control, but the soul wants surrender, trust, and expansion.Inside this episode, I share:

In this week's episode of Dear Goddess, I'm sharing the real and raw side of growth.. the part that doesn't look like polished Instagram posts or “perfectly aligned” spiritual timelines.

In this week's episode of Dear Goddess, I'm sharing why sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is.. have fun. ✨Yes, healing, self-love, and embodiment are sacred but so are the nights of laughter, spontaneous adventures, and saying yes to life outside of the “serious spiritual work.”From surfing and fiestas to tattoos and new friendships, I've been reminded that our joy is medicine, our pleasure is a portal, and fun is what keeps our nervous system regulated and our inner child alive. This episode is an invitation to reclaim play as a spiritual practice and remember that we came here to be human, not just to heal.Inside this episode, I share:

In this episode of Dear Goddess, I'm pulling back the curtain on my move from Bali to Costa Rica, not just the flights, boxes, and logistics, but the soul journey that brought me here. This isn't just a story about relocating to a new country, it's about what it really takes to follow your intuition, trust your higher path, and build a life that feels like truth instead of trauma.From leaving behind comfort, to navigating the gritty in-between, to reinventing myself again and again, this episode is an initiation into what it looks like to walk your soul path in real life (spoiler: it's not always pretty, but it's always worth it).Inside this episode, I share:

Watch the YouTube video here to see the step-by-step instructions. If you think you have no idea for a digital product, I promise you do — you're just too close to your own skills to see them. The things that feel normal to you could be worth $10, $20, or even $100 to someone else. In this post, you'll learn how to create and sell your first digital product in just one week — without an online store, without complicated tools, and without spending a cent. We'll use four free AI prompts to help you: Find your best-selling product idea Build it in minutes Set up a sales page instantly Promote it without feeling pushy And the best part? You can do all of this using MiloTree's Free Plan, which lets you sell a digital download, offer freebies, and grow your social media followers — all for free. Show Notes: MiloTree FREEBIE: 4 Prompts to Find Your First Product That Is Already in You FREEBIE: 10 Awesome Digital Products You Can Launch This Week Join The Blogger Genius Newsletter Become a Blogger Genius Facebook Group Nadalie Bardo from Your Pin Coach Subscribe to the Blogger Genius Podcast: YouTube iTunes Spotify Why Digital Products Are the Easiest Way to Make Money Online Digital products are perfect for creators, bloggers, and entrepreneurs because: They cost nothing to create — no inventory, shipping, or overhead. They can sell forever — you make it once and sell it 24/7. They position you as an expert — people pay for your knowledge. With the right process, you can go from idea to first Stripe notification in one week. Step 1: Discover Your Hidden Product Idea Open ChatGPT (free version works) and paste in this: Prompt #1 Act as a business idea coach. I want to start selling digital products with no money. Here's my job, my hobbies, and my life experience: [insert yours]. Give me five simple digital product or service ideas I can start this week for free. I'd like ideas that make people money, save them money, save them time, move them toward happiness, move them away from pain, and/or raise their social status. These are your six buying triggers — the psychological reasons people buy. ChatGPT will connect skills you take for granted with problems people will happily pay you to solve. Step 2: Choose the Easiest, Fastest Product to Make From ChatGPT's list, pick something you can create quickly that solves one small but painful problem. If you're unsure, ask ChatGPT to pick the simplest idea with the most customer appeal. Step 3: Create Your Product in Under 10 Minutes Use this second prompt: Prompt #2 Write me a short, high-value checklist or guide that solves [insert problem] in under 10 minutes. Copy the results into: Google Docs → edit → save as PDF, or Canva → choose a free guide template → paste → customize → download as PDF. Step 4: Get Over the Fear of Selling Nervous about putting your product out there? Try this: Prompt #3 Act as my business coach. I'm feeling nervous about selling my product. Write me a short pep talk about why my product is valuable and how sharing it will help people. Read it before you post — it works like a confidence switch. Step 5: Set Up Your Sales Page (Free & Fast) Go to MiloTree.com and sign up for the free plan. Now you can: Click Digital Download in your dashboard. Name your product, set a price (e.g., $14), and write a short description. Upload your PDF. Click Create Sales Page — MiloTree's AI writes it for you. Customize text, colors, and images. Connect your Stripe account for instant payments. MiloTree even delivers your product automatically after purchase. Step 6: Promote Without Feeling Pushy Here's the final prompt: Prompt #4 Act as a social media marketing expert. Give me five short, engaging post ideas to promote this product without sounding pushy, the top 10 places to share it, and a quick pep talk on why consistent promotion is essential. Remember: you're not begging for sales — you're solving problems. 7-Day Plan to Your First Sale Day 1: Use Prompt #1 to brainstorm ideas Day 2: Pick your simplest, most promising idea Day 3: Use Prompt #2 to create your product Day 4: Format it in Google Docs or Canva Day 5: Use Prompt #3, upload to MiloTree, set up sales page Day 6: Use Prompt #4 for marketing ideas Day 7: Share your link everywhere — even in DMs and texts Final Thoughts The only thing standing between you and your first $100 online is starting. Your skills are more valuable than you think — and someone out there is ready to pay for them.

Before you make the next big decision that could change your life, listen to THIS. Today, Lori and I break down seven questions that will transform you into a decision-making master. Not only will we pull back the curtain on why making important choices are difficult, but we'll show you how to kick fear & hesitation to the curb and make bold decisions that move the needle forward. Instead of avoiding life-changing decisions, here's how you can realign your priorities, eliminate stress, and focus on taking action towards your goals.   HIGHLIGHTS Our 90-day blueprint for exponential business growth. What makes the decision-making process difficult. Seven questions to ask yourself to make bold decisions. The upcoming (free!) resource we've been working on.   RESOURCES Check out our FREE 90-Day Business Blueprint HERE! Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. Want to grow your email list - Get Over 240 Free Lead Magnets HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app