Podcast appearances and mentions of rick sharpe

On this episode we take the Creatives Podcast on the road as we broadcast live aboard the USCG Cutter Morris in Galveston while HCC Volunteers help with the cleaning and restoration of this historic ship. We learn about the ship from Marine Aviation Museum Director Rick Sharpe and the plans to turn the Morris into a museum ship.

Author, Rick Sharpe, joins us to discuss his experience with depression following the end of a relationship and discovering the power in his own vulnerability. #RealMenFeelEpisode 137, April 10, 2019 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Gui interviews Rick Sharpe, the author of "The price of heartbreak" about how we can respond constructively to challenging situations in our life - and how mindfulness can help.

This is the last part of the interview, so if you missed the first part, you probably want to listen to it here. In this episode, we go on deeper on how and why the real strength is to be vulnerable. And especially how it serves our relationships; because, surprisingly, men and women communicate differently and it takes a bit of vulnerability and willingness to meet our partner where s/he is, and improve our communication to improve our relationships. And do you wonder how Rick went from journaling to writing a book (soon followed by another)? Yeah, I was curious too! " There is so much substance to opening your heart up. That creates a pathway for personal growth and better mental well-being." Rick Sharpe On men / women communication, relationships, emotional intelligence, vulnerability, journaling... * Men / women way of communicating... Men need to figure things out before talking, while women talk to figure things out. [01:34] * The lost art of listening: So many people think they are listening while they are just waiting for the right moment to say their line. * Vulnerability as a strength... Sadly we often see it as a weakness. [06:35] * "There is so much substance to opening your heart up. That creates a pathway for personal growth and better mental well-being." Rick Sharpe * Not everything works for everyone, but there is a solution for everyone. [09:14] * The problem with "fake positivity".* How to deal with pain; not only ours, but how to help someone who is struggling. * "No matter what you are going through, depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, all these kinds of things... You are not alone." Rick Sharpe [14:12] * The importance of talking, and journaling if talking to someone isn't an option. * From journaling to writing the book "The price of a heartbreak". [17:56] * It is more about sharing an experience than giving advice: "The only advice I could give would be based on my experience, which has nothing to do with them." Rick Sharpe * The more we share our story, the more we learn from it. [26:40]* The next book: collecting stories to help people move their life. [29:00]* The struggle on top of "mental health" issues: How do we accept the pain, when it is not visible? [32:11]* If stories are so important to share, how do we make sure they respect their boundaries without sharing too much, while staying authentic. [35:00]* What makes Rick feel alive? You've got to listen! ;-) [39:00] Who is Rick Sharpe? Rick worked as an air traffic controller for 20 years, and is a Master Life Coach and an Emotional Intelligence and Mindfulness Facilitator. He wrote a book called “The Price of Heartbreak”, inspired from what he calls his “year from hell”; that was also the beginning of a new chapter in his life, where he has learnt from experience how getting out his comfort zone was a key element of growth and becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable most days. He developed a method called the A.U.R.A method (Acknowledge, Understand, Responsibility, Action) that helps people who struggle emotionally. Today he is committed to sharing his journey of growth with others to inspire and connect. Where can you find Rick Sharpe * http://www.rick-sharpe.com* https://www.facebook.com/RickSharpeAuthor/ Rick's book "The Price of Heartbreak" (Healing is mindfully feeling) https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B074T168K7&preview=newtab&linkCode=kp...

Do you have your personal version of a "year from Hell"? Rick does, and that is what he shares in his book "The price of Heartbreak". On the podcast, he shares his story and how getting comfortable with the uncomfortable got him to place he didn't dare to go, like vulnerability. Discover why it is even more difficult for men than women to open up to it, and how Rick discovered and used emotional intelligence to heal. This is only the first part of the interview, stay tuned for next week's episode with the end, and more on emotional intelligence, relationship and how men and women can communicate better, and much more. " It was a cycle of getting to the rim of the hole I was in, and not quite getting out of it. It was a conscious decision I had to make (... that ...) I had to do something." Rick Sharpe On depression, heartbreak, relationships, emotional intelligence, vulnerability, storytelling, journaling... I just woke up one morning and looked up at myself in the mirror and it is almost as if I didn't recognize that person I was looking at anymore. We have this deep rooted thing inside us around survival, and I just kind of came to the surface, and I had to do something.Rick Sharpe * The story behind the book "The price of a Heartbreak" and the healing power of journaling: "It is something I had to get out of my head, then it took a life on its own." Rick Sharpe [02:06] * The value of having a historical path to reflect on: "I could see a tangible growth experience unfolding." Rick Sharpe* And a great tools to recognize what is going on: "That is the kind of moments when you have to look at yourself in the mirror and accept who you are. And to do that you got to understand how you got there." Rick Sharpe * The three phases Rick went through for healing [12:17] * Sometimes we get caught into a downward spiral without realizing it: "I had to accept that where I was was not acceptable for me." Rick Sharpe* Understanding how did I got here and accepting responsibility for you life.* Take action. * Embarking on the life-long journey of "presenting a better version of myself tomorrow than today". [15:20] * The importance of being kind to our-self. * The difference between self-love and self-complacency. [19:10] * Especially in depression for example, some days there is no will to get out of bed, and we need to allow what is happening and feel into it without adding guilt or shame. And some times, it is just an excuse for not doing what would be best for ourselves, but feels difficult.* "It was a cycle of getting to the rim of the hole you were in and not quite getting out of it. It was a conscious decision I had to make (... that ...) I had to do something." Rick Sharpe* Having people around you who can see what is going on can help to get out of the tunnel vision we get caught into. * What speaking out changes: Everything! [23:05] * We fear rejection when we talk about our struggles and choose vulnerability. Yet "The more you do it the easier it becomes. There is nobody who is going to come back at you saying that you are doing something that is not helpful for yourself." Rick Sharpe * "We are so good at hiding how we feel, and the torment." Rick Sharpe [26:03] * Sometimes we do so to keep people around us comfortable.* It is like we all are waiting for someone to understand us, but we cannot be understood unless we speak out. And the first who speaks, allows all the others to do so. * We have these expectations, ingrained by our society and our education, about what a man should be, and it makes it even more difficult for men to talk about emotions. [31:03] * "When we get into a relationship, because we've been pigeonholed in being that tough guy; we are the provider, and the mentor, and the guardian, and the protector,

Is it possible to end stress responses using communication?   Developing emotional intelligence and communication skills is quickly becoming an important priority in the workforce.   Workplace leaders are seeing the value in more training and understanding in emotional intelligence.   Why?   Because learning how emotions work is important!   Who would've thought? :D   Rick Sharpe is an expert communications coach who helps his clients move through stress or depression using the powers of emotional intelligence.   Rick has developed the A.U.R.A. method, a system that helps individuals overcome difficulty in their lives to create a better path forward.   In regards to human evolution, reconciling emotional intelligence with our methods of communication is essential.   There is so much trauma in this world caused by a lack of understanding around emotional health…   Let's dive into this topic!

Rick Sharpe hit rock bottom when he realised that he didn't know or like the man he saw looking back at him from the mirror. He knew that he'd manifested the demise and painful breakup of a relationship and that history was recurring in some way shape or form. To better understand what had happened and to try to manage his debilitating thoughts and feelings he sat down and started journaling.   Now Rick is on a mission to raise awareness about emotional struggle and help others suffering emotionally.  

Rick Sharpe talks candidly about the effect of the breakup with his long term partner and the effects it had on him emotionally,  including - The main struggles he faced post breakup The steps he took to move forward The learning points he carries now How self awareness keeps him balanced The messages he brings for people to resonate with   Rick Sharpe   ABOUT RICK SHARPE Rick describes himself as a man on a mission; to raise awareness about emotional struggle in men and to help others suffering emotionally. Rick’s vision is to impact millions suffering from depression, anxiety and relationship problems in a relatable way and to inspire men to be able to express their emotions and ask important questions which allows them to listen to the truth, vulnerably and mindfully.  Rick who had a powerful wake-up call after a relationship breakup and going into a deep depression, wants to demonstrate that it is possible to heal from a break up and transform your own life. He reflects on his learnings and transformation to help others either move on from unhealthy relationships or to become happier within a relationship. Rick first became visible when he wrote a book “The Price of HeartBreak”, with the intention to help others suffering from intense emotional heartbreak feel they are not alone”. He trained as a Master Life Coach and Emotional Intelligence and Mindfulness facilitator, has his own blog and is spreading by message by appearing on podcasts. Rick has created the A.U.R.A (Acknowledge, Understand, Recognize, Action) method to help his clients move forward out of difficult situations.      ABOUT HIS BOOK I am the author of “The Price of Heartbreak” which chronicles a man’s (my own) journey through heartbreak, depression and a lifelong struggle with vulnerability. I am a trained Master Life Coach, Emotional Intelligence and Mindfulness Facilitator and blogger about how men struggle with mental health. In also promote the benefits of open and honest communication as well as the benefits of maturity and what that can bring to your life. The main messages of the book are “You are not alone” when it comes to struggling with mental health, “We need to break the silence” when it comes to giving people who are struggling a voice and finally “It’s never too late in life to transform and re-invent yourself.”  CONTACT DETAILS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricksharpe1909/?hl=en Facebook Personal: https://www.facebook.com/rick.sharpe.1909 Facebook Business: https://www.facebook.com/RickSharpeAuthor/ Website  rick-sharpe.com     If you have enjoyed this show then why not Subscribe to the Podcast and never miss another show.  I would love to hear your thoughts, so please leave a review. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Itunes link - http://apple.co/2xj5yud Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. ABOUT WENDY CAPEWELL Wendy is a Relationship Coach, Public Speaker and Author. She helps people  improve their confidence, and self- esteem and communication skills which in turn improves their personal and professional relationships.  Connect with Wendy Here...... Facebook - CLICK HERE Linked in - CLICK HERE Twitter Account - Twitter Account - CLICK HERE  - https://twitter.com/wendycap

With suicide being the leading cause of death in men under 50 and 1 in 5 people suffering from a mental health problem, Rick Sharpe is a man on a mission; to raise awareness about emotional struggle and to help others suffering emotionally.  Rick wants to demonstrate to others that it is possible to heal from failed relationships and transform your own life in the process.  After a failed relationship, he realized much later in life that he needed to search through his own soul in order to discover why he kept ending up in the same place. He began to understand his fear of vulnerability and he realized that it was a time in his life where he needed to grow and keep growing.   There are no guarantees in life but it should not stop us from giving all we have to that which matters.  Never give up hope because all things  do pass and we all have choices   Rick's interview is not only a source of encouragement but practical wisdom we can apply to any area of our lives.  At the end of his interview he shared a nugget that is throught-provoking: "Do not die before your death!" “Failure is failure. I had failed. . . miserably! I suck at break-ups but who doesn’t? I was the guy next door who "had it all together!" But that’s not what goes on inside. My experience had shame written all over it, a significant departure from the person I thought I was. Failing emotionally started a journey filled with the very real pain of heartbreak and the smothering cloud of depression. I discovered what vulnerability really was and how my generation ran from it. Search your own heart and find those scars. They never really heal but they become a better part of us. To get through a day you sometimes need some assurance that you are not alone. For those who need to know there is another day worth living, you’re welcome to share this journey    

Stacie Speaker is unbelievably thrilled to welcome Rick Sharpe to the show to discuss mental health, and how Men are being more outwardly communicative about their emotions and feelings. Rick has written an awesome book called The Price of Heartbreak. Rick is a man on a mission and he is here to help us raise awareness about emotional struggle and the importance of communication within that struggle.   In This Episode Heartbreak, Patterns and how the book came to be Why men tend to avoid the deep emotional conversations. How men like to be received in conversation in order to open up more Why men will die on their white horse before risking a fall off of it Finding someone you would die for, and living for them.   “I had to go places in my past in order to figure out why this was happening” “I had to look at myself in the mirror and say 'you're an idiot'” “When you lie to yourself, that's a huge betrayal” “If those open conversations take place, we actually enhance each other”   More Rick www.rick-sharpe.com   More Stacie www.staciespeaker.com