Podcasts about You Are Not Alone

Sometimes, we convince ourselves that we have to fight everything alone.In this episode of Tazz Knows, Tazz and Naynay talk about what it means to struggle behind the scenes, why asking for help doesn't make you weak, and how important it is to have people in your corner.Tazz shares his perspective as an MMA coach who has spent years standing in someone else's corner, helping fighters through some of their hardest moments. But being the person in someone else's corner doesn't mean you never need someone in yours. Tazz opens up about his own battles, the people he relies on, and why continuing forward doesn't have to mean carrying everything by yourself.Naynay also gets vulnerable and shares part of her personal story. When she was younger and first began training in MMA over 10 years ago, she found herself in a narcissistic relationship that contributed to a very difficult period of depression. Over the years, she worked through those experiences, continued growing, and learned that strength isn't always about handling everything on your own.Sometimes strength looks like saying, "I need help."You don't have to have everything figured out. You don't have to pretend you're okay when you're not. And you don't have to fight every battle alone.If you or someone you know is struggling, start the conversation. Talk to someone you trust, a mental health professional, or someone who can simply listen.You Are More. You Are Not Alone.If you're in the U.S. and experiencing a mental health or suicide crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.If this conversation resonates with you, share it with someone who might need to hear it.#TazzKnows​ #mentalhealth​ #UFC​ #mmamindset​ #FighterMindset​ #Discipline​ #wrestling​ #TazzKnows​ #YouAreMore​ #YouAreNotAlone​ #MentalHealth​ #MentalHealthAwareness​ #988Lifeline​ #MMA​ #MMACommunity​ #AskingForHelp​ #YouAreMore988​

In this episode Kelly Given⁠ shares the lived experiences that so many of us are lucky to have survived  - Make no mistake, wherever you are in the world - this episode is not just about politics, its personal! Kelly Given is a Scottish writer, political commentator and autistic campaigner. She is a columnist for The National and works within Scotland's autism sector, drawing on both professional expertise and lived experience to advocate for the rights of neurodivergent people. Most recently, Kelly launched the campaign to save Scotland's Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill, bringing together thousands of supporters, organisations and political voices to call on the Scottish Government to reconsider its decision to abandon the legislation. PLEASE sign Kelly's open letter to John Swinney HERE(You can watch the video for this episode on Spotify) ENORMOUS THANKS KELLY! Also a BIG thank you to you for listening and to all who attended ADHDAF+'s first Live Event in Collaboration with The National Trust and funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, to all Speakers and Volunteers! AND Thanks so much to all who sponsored Darren & Big who kicked off this year's Big ADHD Fundraiser by cycling from London to Brighton! We would be so grateful if your could donate to raise funds for ADHDAF+ and ADHDadultUK Charities or join the team by starting your own fundraising event HERE. Trigger Warning:  contains swearing, loud laughter and mentions of education, workplace and financial struggles, unemployment, homelessness, ableism, exploitation and betrayal If you are struggling, lo siento. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Please reach out for help⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We hope you can come along to your local ADHDAF+ Charity ⁠⁠⁠free ADHD Peer Support Group in October: ADHD Awareness Month Over 18s only, NO RSVP or DIAGNOSIS NEEDED!You can:- Read the ADHDAF+ Charity Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Find your local ADHDAF+ Charity FREE ADHD Peer Support Groups and sign up for email reminders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Listen to the Big ADHD Fundraiser episode⁠ ⁠HERE⁠- Get involved in the 5th annual ADHDAF Day ⁠HERE⁠- Sign up to be the first to hear about ADHDAF+ 2027 Live Events ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠- Donate directly to ADHDAF+ Charity ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠- Apply to Volunteer to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - TAKE PART in or DONATE to The Big ADHD Fundraiser ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠- If you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends in an online space that has been going strong for almost 4 years of invaluable Peer support, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Follow all things ADHDAF on socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafplus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lauraisadhdaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!If you've enjoyed this episode, please share and leave a comment/review/hit those stars so that others can be signposted to ⁠⁠free ADHD Support⁠⁠ and know that they're not alone. And PLEASE SIGN THE LETTER!Big Love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEOPARD PRINT ARMY!xxx

Hope in the Waiting - Day 2- I Have Heard Your Prayers And Seen Your TearsIsaiah 38:5 “Go and tell Hezekiah, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of your father David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will add fifteen years to your life.”I love this verse because sometimes, when we have been waiting a long time for an answer to prayer, we begin to wonder if God is really listening. Maybe you have prayed the same prayer over and over again. Maybe you have cried more tears than you can count. If that is you today, I want you to hear these words personally: God has heard your prayers, and He has seen your tears.Just as it says in Isaiah 38:5, “This is what the Lord, the God of your father David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will add fifteen years to your life.” When I read this verse this morning, my first thought was of a friend of mine. She is really struggling right now, and I felt like God was talking to her when He said, “I have heard your prayers and seen your tears.” Then I got to thinking, and I actually have several friends who are struggling right now. Struggling with some really difficult issues. For all of you who are struggling right now, I want you to know that you are not alone. Life can be incredibly difficult, and sometimes it feels like one hardship gets piled on top of another. We have certainly walked through difficult seasons in our family too, and looking back, I can see that God was with us through all of it.What if you can't see that? What if you don't know where God was in all of it? You can be someone who loves God, someone who has a close relationship with God, and also you can question where God is and what his plan is. King David was anointed, and he had a very close relationship with God, yet even He questioned God. In Psalm 13:1-3 “How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me?” Have you had these thoughts before? Have you, or are you going through something, and you are wondering how long you have to endure the suffering before God will save you, before He will answer your prayers?If this is your first time, I want to let you know that this is okay. Sometimes, we can make our pain worse because, on top of the pain of the situation, we feel guilty because we are questioning the Lord, or we are mad at the Lord. Sometimes our minds say things like, “If I were a good Christian, I would just trust God,” or “I've had a relationship with the Lord a long time; I shouldn't be worried or questioning.” God can handle our questioning and our anger. He is strong enough for anything you have for Him. He wants you to turn to Him in times of need. You are not the only person angry with God and questioning how long you will have to suffer. Trust me. There are many people in the same boat. Please let the guilt go. Please do not judge yourself for questioning. David questioned often; just read the psalms, and you will see just how often, and yet God chose David's lineage to bring forth the Savior of the world. Second, I want you to know that this scripture verse is for you. God wants to talk directly to you right now when he says, “I have heard your prayers, and seen your tears.” He is there with you, even when you can't see Him or feel Him. He is there every moment of your life. I know it is a struggle sometimes, many times, to understand why you had to go through some of the things you had to go through. I know that not knowing is sometimes the hardest part. I want to assure you that things will get better. I don't know how, and I don't know when. I do know that God wants ridiculously good things for you. It says in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” God will get you through these difficult times, and there will be great times on the other side of this hardship. Just hang on. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other, and you will make it through this hard time.I would like to give you two things that may help get you through this difficult time. The first is from the same psalm that I read from earlier. In Psalm 13, David was questioning the Lord and asking how long he was going to have to suffer. Then he ended the Psalm with verses 5-6: “But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord's praise, for he has been good to me.” David does question the Lord, and then he turns back to praising the Lord. Praising the Lord in a difficult time can really help us get through that difficult time. Now, I can already hear some of you saying, “But what if I am struggling to trust in God's unfailing love?” or “What if I don't know what to say?” This is ok. God knows this. When I struggle to believe in something, I go to Mark 9:24, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” Sometimes, we get to a place where we can't pray. Has this happened to you? If so, I want you to know you are in good company. I am not sure if you know this or not, but Mother Teresa had this happen to her. She was so close to the Lord; she was doing His work every single day, and yet she went through really long, like several years long, dry spells where she could not pray. She would enter into her prayer time, and nothing would come. The enemy has a way of making us feel like we are the only ones that these things happen to and that we are awful people because of it. I just want you to know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. I think that is part of the reason why God raises up Saints. I think we usually put them on pedestals, and when we do, I think we are missing the point. I think the Saints are actually to show us very real people who are not perfect; they made mistakes, in some cases big mistakes, and yet still were capable of carrying out God's work. God does not use perfect people. He takes broken, imperfect people and makes them perfect through His grace. I think the Saints are showcasing God's redemption. If you read about the saints, you will quickly take them off the pedestal, and you will be able to see parts of yourself in them. If God could turn their lives around so completely, He could do it for all of us.The second thing is to read Scripture. If you are going through a difficult time and you are questioning if God is there, reading Scripture can be helpful. Seeing how God has shown up for others in the past can help you see how He may show up for you. If you struggle to trust in the Lord, read passages that talk about God's faithfulness. If you struggle to believe God loves you, read passages on God's love. I have recently learned of something called scripture writing. I had no idea what this was. Well, obviously, I could deduce what it meant, but I didn't know how to do it. How do you know what scripture to write? How much to write? I had several questions. The truth is, there is no one way to do it. The point is to familiarize yourself with Scripture, and you remember things better when you write them down. However, I like it when things have directions that I can follow. So, if you are like me, here is what I do. I go online and Google scripture writing plans. There will be tons of images that come up. Most of them have a theme, so I pick one that I feel resonates with me for that month. One month, I picked Be Bold; another month, I picked Repentance & Renewal. Then the plan tells you which verses to write each day. It is usually just a verse or two. I just got a notebook, and each day, I write the verse for the day. It has been really great, and I enjoy those 5-10 minutes with the Lord. If you are struggling right now, maybe give scripture writing or praising the Lord a try and see how you feel afterward. If you are not sure you know what to say when praising the Lord, you could always listen to Christian music and let the artists praise for you. If you are not sure what to pray, you can pray the scriptures. The Book of Psalms is also a great place to go for praising the Lord. If you feel like you can't praise the Lord in your circumstances, you can borrow David's praises. You will get through this hard time. God is with you! You are not alone. He may let you fall, but He will be there to catch you and put you back on even stronger ground. You are amazing, and God loves you more than you will ever know.Dear Heavenly Father, I ask that you be with everyone listening to this today. I ask that you let them see where you are in all of this. Lord, sometimes we don't understand Your plan or why we have to go through the hard times. We ask that you bless us with a supernatural trust in you. We ask that you help us to feel you in those really hard times. Lord, we ask that You fortify us with strength and protect us when we are weak. Lord, some of us are going through really difficult times and can't see the way out. I ask that you shine a light on each step of the way and fill us with assurance that you are there and are leading us out. Lord, I thank you for being strong enough to handle our questions and our anger. I thank you for your mercy that when we are angry with you or question where you are, you do not get angry with us. I thank you for the graces you give us each and every day. Lord, we love you and are constantly amazed by you. Father, we ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus's holy name. AmenThank you for joining me on this journey to live boldly with Jesus. Do you know someone who has been praying and waiting for a long time? Would you consider sharing this episode—or the Hope in the Waiting series—with them? Sometimes God uses us to bring encouragement to someone who really needs it. I look forward to spending time with you again tomorrow. Have a blessed day!Today's Word from the Lord was received in February 2026 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have any questions about the prayer group, these words, or how to join us for a meeting, please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. Today's Word from the Lord is, “My children, you're not children anymore. You are fully grown. You lean on my Father. You lean on the Spirit. Be bold. Be my representatives in all that you do and all that you think. I'm with you.” www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

ADHD Tax refers to the financial, mental, and physical costs incurred as a result of living with ADHD. Driven by Executive Function Gaps; ADHD traits like poor working memory, impulsivity, difficulty prioritising, and valuing immediate rewards over delayed ones; create a gap between how your brain works and how societal financial systems expect it to work. Helping me tackle this taxing topic is the wonderful Wealth Coach Sara Jane Maxwell (who I'm lucky enough to be in Lu in Lu Land's Self Love Unleashed Crew with!) Sara help clients claim their financial power and move forward with confidence.I'm so grateful to Sara for sharing her pearls of wisdom in this chinwag and for joining me at our first Live Event as a Charity: ADHD Easy Target on Sunday 6th September at The National Trust's Nostell in Wakefield. We hope you find this chat helpful and that you can join the conversation at one of the 13 ADHDAF+ Charity free in-person ADHD Peer Support groups in September on ADHD Tax. (You can watch the video for this episode on Spotify) ENORMOUS THANKS to Sara Jane, to you for listening and to all attending the event which is free thanks to The National Trust and The National Lottery Community Fund. Rant Warning: This episode's last ten minutes is me ranting about a certain mockumentary!Trigger Warning:  contains swearing, gallows humour(!), LOUD laughter and mentions of grief, death, debt, unemployment, ableism, exploitation and the tragic loss of Jason Arday If you are struggling, lo siento. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Please reach out for help⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We hope you can come along to your local ADHDAF+ Charity ⁠⁠free ADHD Peer Support Group in September Over 18s only, NO RSVP or DIAGNOSIS NEEDED!You can:- Read the new ADHDAF+ Charity Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Find your local ADHDAF+ Charity FREE ADHD Peer Support Groups and sign up for email reminders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Listen to the Big ADHD Fundraiser episode ⁠HERE- Get involved in one of our exciting fundraisers HERE- Find out more about ADHDAF+ Live Events ⁠HERE⁠- Donate to ADHDAF+ Charity ⁠HERE⁠- Apply to Volunteer to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - TAKE PART in or DONATE to The Big ADHD Fundraiser ⁠HERE⁠- If you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends in an online space that has been going strong for almost 4 years of invaluable Peer support, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Book Lu's Self Love Bus Empowerment Pop Up and crew ⁠HERE⁠- Buy Unshrunk Welness Products (using code: VC20 for 20% discount) ⁠HERE⁠- Follow all things ADHDAF on socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafplus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lauraisadhdaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!If you've enjoyed this episode, please share and leave a comment/review/hit those stars so that others can be signposted to ⁠free ADHD Support⁠ and know that they're not alone. big love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEOPARD PRINT ARMY!xxx

These past few weeks have felt heavy. Everywhere we turn, people are going through something—grief, uncertainty, relationship struggles, health concerns, family challenges, big changes, and moments when life simply feels like a lot. And sometimes the hardest part is believing you're the only one struggling. In this episode of *Cacao Conversations*, Julietta and Dorice talk honestly about what it feels like to move through these heavier seasons, including what happens when you're the healer, leader, caregiver, guide, or space holder who is usually supporting everyone else while carrying your own shit at the same time. Having tools doesn't mean we don't struggle. Knowing how to hold space doesn't mean we don't need someone to hold space for us. Sometimes we need to remember to use the very things we offer everyone else. We talk about coming back to the breath, reaching for community, asking for support, listening to what you actually need, and allowing other people to show up for you. Most of all, this conversation is a reminder that whatever you're moving through right now, you are not alone. **You are worthy. You are loved. You matter.** Hey! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode, please send us a message. We'd love to hear from you!Your cup is full, your journey awaits. Let's sip, chat, and transform together. Find out more at https://www.bodyandsoulevents.love/ Julietta Wenzel Founder of Body & Soul Ministries, Julietta is a healer, guide, and visionary dedicated to helping others remember their true selves and step into their authentic power. With a background as a physical therapist turned spiritual practitioner, she combines individual healing sessions, sacred ceremonies, and transformative retreats to guide her community toward joy, fulfillment, and alignment. https://bodyandsoulministries.love/ Instagram: @bodyandsoulministries Dorice Ross Elder of Body & Soul Ministries, Dorice is a healer, educator, and guide devoted to supporting others in remembering their divinity and lived experience of Oneness. With a background in physical therapy and university-level teaching, her path has always bridged the body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in both psychology and energy healing, and inspired by diverse spiritual traditions, Dorice creates safe, compassionate spaces where healing unfolds naturally. Her work is guided by love, deep listening, and trust in the wisdom of Source.  Instagram: @rossdoriceShine bright and have a magical day!Julietta & Dorice

How do you cope with mental health issues? Do you cope in positive ways such as getting out in nature? Or do you cope negatively with isolation? There are many ways to cope with mental health both positive and negative and we've here to cover both sides.And please remember. This show is a safe haven, we are here to help. You Are Not Alone.Please like, share, and subscribe!  Resources:Headsupguys Men's Mental Health and Suicide Prevention | HeadsUpGuysMantherapy Man Therapy® | The Manliest Tool for Men's Mental HealthMovember Movember - Changing the face of men's health. - MovemberNAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Our Email Soi.mensmentalhealth@gmail.com

Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this thought-provoking episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Doug Lawrence, a trailblazer in the field of mentoring and the founder of Talent C. With over 30 years of experience in leadership and mentoring, Doug holds the unique title of the only certified Journey Mentor in the world. His journey from a retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer to a bestselling author and mentor is both inspiring and enlightening.Doug shares his personal experiences, including his battle with post-traumatic stress and the profound impact of loss on his life. He discusses the essence of mentoring, revealing the misconceptions surrounding it and emphasizing the importance of guiding mentees through thoughtful questioning rather than just providing answers. Listeners will gain insights into the transformative power of mentoring relationships and how they can foster human connection in an increasingly digital world.We delve into Doug's bestselling books, *You Are Not Alone* and *Grief: The Silent Pandemic*, which address mental health and the role of mentoring in navigating grief. He highlights the significance of building trusted relationships and creating a psychologically safe environment for open dialogue.Join us for an engaging conversation that encourages listeners to embrace the mentoring process, seek support, and ultimately contribute to making the world a better place. Doug's passion for mentoring and his dedication to helping others will inspire you to take action in your own life.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The true essence of mentoring beyond just giving advice- The importance of guiding mentees through critical thinking- Insights from Doug's personal journey and how it shapes his mentoring philosophy- The impact of mentoring on mental health and grief support- How to recognize when you might need a mentor and the benefits of seeking oneFor more information on Doug Lawrence and his work, connect with him on LinkedIn or visit www.talentc.ca to start your mentoring journey today.Support the show

Coach Sherri Kreps helps us navigate through times when being alone seems almost unbearable. Discover how God guides us with His promises throughout the lonely times of life. For many years, Dr. Warren Wiersbe served as Back to the Bible's lead Bible teacher. His clear, practical teaching helped millions understand and apply God's Word, and his influence continues to impact believers today. As our thank-you for your partnership, when you give this month, we'll send you two specially selected volumes from our collection of Warren Wiersbe Bible commentaries. Whether you've treasured Wiersbe's teaching for years or are discovering it for the first time, these trusted commentaries will become valuable companions in your personal Bible study. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

Ever wonder what the process of getting a therapist is like? What education do they need? How do they feel about different treatments? And what if you don't vibe with them? Today we are joined by Marcus, a therapist in our hometown to share some of how his profession works and ways you can have a better experience with your therapist.  And please remember. This show is a safe haven, we are here to help. You Are Not Alone.Please like, share, and subscribe!  Resources:Headsupguys Men's Mental Health and Suicide Prevention | HeadsUpGuysMantherapy Man Therapy® | The Manliest Tool for Men's Mental HealthMovember Movember - Changing the face of men's health. - MovemberNAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Our Email Soi.mensmentalhealth@gmail.com

ADHD Titbits from the incredible Camp VC goers; and a Live Podcast with Lu in Lu Land (40mins in) on Susie - her Self Love Revolution Bus... plus FREE in-person ADHD Peer Support Groups from the Charity this podcast inspired and informs AND a very special discount code! Shame eradication, ADHD information, validation, hacks, lols and a few tears... shared in a beautiful valley in Llangollen, Wales at the 10th anniversary of this very special festival... all day long on the (leopard print) chaise longue! (You can watch the video to take in the gorgeous scenery on Spotify) ENORMOUS THANKS to Camp VC and all of the LEGENDS who contributed to this very special episode recorded in a stunning setting at a magical event! The 'Most ADHD Thing' is the infamous and often imitated question I've been asking guests for four years - turning tragedy into comedy; laughing at the things that would usually make us cry.  Eradicating shame, whilst uniting the ADHD adult community and raising crucial ADHD awareness. ADHD IS NO JOKE but we are all in this together!Trigger Warning:  contains swearing, gallows humour(!) sexual references, LOUD laughter and mentions of grief and bereavement, cancer, alchohol, accidental injury, menty b's,  the odd squeal, general too-muchness. If you are struggling, lo siento. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Please reach out for help⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We hope you can come along to your local ADHDAF+ Charity ⁠free ADHD Peer Support Group in August. We are facilitating groups in 11 locations to connect and empower ADHD adults of marginalised on the topic: ADHD Time BlindnessOver 18s only, NO RSVP or DIAGNOSIS NEEDED!You can:- Read the new ADHDAF+ Charity Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Find your local ADHDAF+ Charity FREE ADHD Peer Support Groups and sign up for email reminders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Listen to August '26 ADHDAF+ Group Topic: ADHD Time Blindness episode HERE- Find out more about ADHDAF+ Live Events HERE- Donate to ADHDAF+ Charity HERE- Apply to Volunteer to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - TAKE PART in or DONATE to The Big ADHD Fundraiser HERE- If you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends in an online space that has been going strong for almost 4 years of invaluable Peer support, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Book Lu's Self Love Bus Empowerment Pop Up and crew HERE- Buy Unshrunk Welness Products (using code: VC20 for 20% discount) HERE- Listen to Lu's original ADHDAF Episode (my first solo interview from Nov 2023) HERE- Follow all things ADHDAF on socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafplus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lauraisadhdaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!If you've enjoyed this episode, please share and leave a comment/review/hit those stars so that others can be signposted to free ADHD Support and know that they're not alone. big love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEOPARD PRINT ARMY!xxx

TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: DOUG LAWRENCE July 23rd | 7 PM EST Title:The Gift of Mentoring: Healing Through Connection, Grief & Purpose Tagline:No one should have to navigate grief, growth, or life alone. Description: Join Miss Liz as she welcomes internationally recognized mentor, author, speaker, and thought leader Doug Lawrence for a heartfelt conversation about mentoring, healing, grief, and the extraordinary impact of human connection. With more than three decades of mentoring and leadership experience, Doug has dedicated his life to helping others discover that true transformation begins when someone believes in you. As the founder of TalentC®, an International Certified Mentor, and the only person in the world to hold the Certificate of Practice – Journey Mentor, Doug continues to redefine what mentoring can accomplish. From mentoring thousands of individuals to writing award-winning books including The Gift of Mentoring, You Are Not Alone, and the five-time Global Book Award-winning Grief – The Silent Pandemic, Doug reminds us that healing is not a journey we are meant to take by ourselves. Grab your favourite cup and join us for an inspiring conversation about purpose, resilience, and the power of being present for one another. Episode Tagline:Healing begins when someone chooses to walk beside you. Opening: Welcome everyone to another meaningful edition of Teatime with Miss Liz, where stories inspire growth, courage, and connection. Today I have the privilege of welcoming Doug Lawrence, founder of TalentC®, internationally certified mentor, bestselling author, speaker, and one of the world's leading voices on mentoring, mental health, and grief. Doug has spent over 30 years helping people realize they are never truly alone. Through mentoring, education, leadership, and compassion, he has dedicated his life to empowering others to heal, grow, and discover their own potential. Doug, welcome to the Teatime table. Featured Books: The Gift of Mentoring You Are Not AloneAmazon #1 Best Seller in North America & the UK Grief – The Silent PandemicRecipient of Five Global Book AwardsAbout Doug:• Founder of TalentC®• International Certified Mentor• Only recipient worldwide of the Certificate of Practice – Journey Mentor• International Best-Selling Author• Leadership & Mentoring Expert• Mental Health and Grief Advocate• International SpeakerFavourite Colour BlueOne Word That Describes HimCalmingThree Words That Share His Story:• Healing• Passionate• FeelingMiss Liz's T-E-E Connection:Transcending through mentorship.Embracing healing and human connection.Envisioning hope beyond grief.#TeatimeWithMissLiz#DougLawrence#TheGiftOfMentoring#GriefHealing#TeachingEducationalAwareness

Abuse is men. It's a staggering statistic that through our research we have to wonder, how much goes unreported. In all its forms, abuse plagues men, and we are here to shine a light on this darkness. And please remember. This show is a safe haven, we are here to help. You Are Not Alone.Please like, share, and subscribe!  Resources:Headsupguys Men's Mental Health and Suicide Prevention | HeadsUpGuysMantherapy Man Therapy® | The Manliest Tool for Men's Mental HealthMovember Movember - Changing the face of men's health. - MovemberNAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Our Email Soi.mensmentalhealth@gmail.com

Your Quiet Moment — Episode 148: You Are Not Alone in ThisFeeling isolated or alone? Today's episode is a gentle reminder that you don't have to carry everything by yourself. Take a breath, settle in, and let yourself be held.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━SHOW NOTES━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Episode 148 — You Are Not Alone in ThisHave you been feeling like you're carrying the weight of everything alone? Like no one really sees you or understands what you're going through? Today's episode speaks directly to that loneliness — and reminds you that connection is always within reach.This is Your Quiet Moment. I'm so glad you're here.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TIMESTAMPS[00:00] Opening — Take a breath[01:12] Settling In — You are not meant to do this alone[03:48] The Theme — Part One — Why connection feels so hard[07:15] The Theme — Part Two — One person is enough[10:32] Breathwork — Box breathing guide[12:44] Affirmations — Part One[15:07] Affirmations — Part Two[17:30] Closing — You are not alone━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━AFFIRMATIONS IN THIS EPISODE• I am not alone.• I have people who care about me — even if I can't feel it right now.• I am worthy of connection, exactly as I am.• I don't have to have everything figured out to deserve companionship.• I am brave enough to reach out, and people will meet me halfway.• I choose to let people in, even when it's scary.• I release the fear of being judged — because the right people will accept me.• I am seen. I am valued. I matter.• I no longer have to prove my worth to deserve belonging.• My vulnerability is not a weakness — it is my greatest strength.• I attract people who appreciate my authentic self.• I am ready to receive love, support, and connection.• I let go of relationships that make me feel alone, and I welcome those that make me feel held.• I am not alone. I never have been. I never will be.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TOPICS• Loneliness and isolation• The power of real connection• Vulnerability as strength• Receiving support without guilt• Human need for belonging• Community over isolation━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━If this episode reached you, the best thing you can do is share it with someone who might need to hear this today. And if you're not already following, hit subscribe — we drop new episodes daily to help you stay grounded.You are not alone in this.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━DISCLAIMERThe content in this podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing persistent feelings of loneliness, depression, or thoughts of self-harm, please reach out to a qualified mental health professional or a trusted person in your life. You deserve support, and asking for help is a sign of strength.DISCLAIMER

Let's talk about stress! In today's episode, we are talking about the causes, effects, and even some relief from stress. There is help. And please remember. This show is a safe haven, we are here to help. You Are Not Alone.Please like, share, and subscribe!  Resources:Headsupguys Men's Mental Health and Suicide Prevention | HeadsUpGuysMantherapy Man Therapy® | The Manliest Tool for Men's Mental HealthMovember Movember - Changing the face of men's health. - MovemberNAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Our Email Soi.mensmentalhealth@gmail.com

Rev. April Blair Spears, -  "You Are Not Alone;" Luke 4:18

Addiction. It is a powerful vice that afflicts men more than women. It is a force that destroys lives, not just of the addict, but those around him. We are joined by very special guest Bob to share stories of addiction and ways that people can overcome them. There is help. And please remember. This show is a safe haven, we are here to help. You Are Not Alone.Please like, share, and subscribe!  Resources:Headsupguys Men's Mental Health and Suicide Prevention | HeadsUpGuysMantherapy Man Therapy® | The Manliest Tool for Men's Mental HealthMovember Movember - Changing the face of men's health. - MovemberNAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Our Email Soi.mensmentalhealth@gmail.com

When all hope is lost, one option rears it's ugly head as the only solution: Suicide. The permanent solution to a temporary problem. Men account for around 80% of the suicides in the U.S, but it doesn't have to be that way. We share our experiences with friends who made attempts as well as our own personal attempts. There is help. And please remember. This show is a safe haven, we are here to help. You Are Not Alone.Please like, share, and subscribe!  Resources:Headsupguys Men's Mental Health and Suicide Prevention | HeadsUpGuysMantherapy Man Therapy® | The Manliest Tool for Men's Mental HealthMovember Movember - Changing the face of men's health. - MovemberNAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Our Email Soi.mensmentalhealth@gmail.com

What happens when you survive the earliest years of grief, but no longer recognize yourself?In this episode of Down the Rabbit Hole, Melissa explores the identity crisis many grieving mothers face after the loss of a child by suicide — especially once the earliest survival years begin to shift and the deeper “now what?” questions rise.This episode explores:why survival takes so much emotional, physical, and nervous system energywhy identity may not be accessible in early griefthe painful realization that the old life and old self do not simply returnwhy functioning is not the same as feeling wholehow child loss changes the shape of motherhoodwhy suicide loss can deeply damage self-trustthe grief of the “before me” and the “after me”why long-term grief can feel so lonelywhy rebuilding identity is not a betrayal of your childgentle reflection questions for beginning to ask, “Who am I now?”If you are a grieving mother in the earlier survival space, you are welcome in You Are Not Alone, my free monthly online support space for mothers navigating child loss and suicide loss.FREE RESOURCES for MOMS:If you are beginning to ask deeper questions like “Who am I now?” or “What happens after survival?” I invite you to join The Bridge Sessions: Inside The Rebuilding Room, my free monthly guided gathering for grieving mothers learning how to live forward after loss.Links to both free spaces are below: The Bridge Sessions; Inside the Rebuilding Room- Register Here  You Are Not Alone; Support Group - Register Here If this episode resonated with you, please follow the show, share it with another grieving mother who may need it, and consider leaving a rating or review. It helps The Leftover Pieces reach more grieving people who are learning how to live after loss.Thank you - Talk Soon - MelissaClick to Send a Text or Voicemail to MelissaSupport the show__________________________________________________________________________

 Anxiety. What comes to mind when you think about that word? A stress response? Persistent worry? An affliction that only affects children and women? The answers are surprising as many men also suffer from one of anxiety's many forms. We cover the different forms of anxiety as well as some treatment options. And please remember. This show is a safe haven, we are here to help. You Are Not Alone. Please like, share, and subscribe!  Resources:Headsupguys Men's Mental Health and Suicide Prevention | HeadsUpGuysMantherapy Man Therapy® | The Manliest Tool for Men's Mental HealthMovember Movember - Changing the face of men's health. - MovemberNAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Anxiety Home - Anxiety Disorders and universal Health Care - Anxiety Disorders and universal Health CareOur Email Soi.mensmentalhealth@gmail.com

The Call Before the Crisis: Ken Duckworth on Men, Mental Health, and the Families Who Notice First The Not Old Better Show, Healthy Living Interview Series A man can say "I'm fine" and still may be asking, in the only way he knows how, for someone to notice. That is where this episode begins.

Depression. It's is an epidemic in our world. Men suffer from depression at higher rates than women, yet they refuse to seek help. One part societal pressures, one part not knowing where to go for help, it is a barrier to be broken down. Dennis is joined by his wife Lisa in this episode to provide a woman's take on how to identify depression symptoms as we cover various aspects of depression. And please remember. This show is a safe haven, we are here to help. You Are Not Alone. Please like, share, and subscribe!  Resources:Headsupguys Men's Mental Health and Suicide Prevention | HeadsUpGuysMantherapy Man Therapy® | The Manliest Tool for Men's Mental HealthMovember Movember - Changing the face of men's health. - MovemberNAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

BIG NEWS for the fourth annual Big ADHD Fundraiser! This years event is even BIGGER with EVERYONE invited along for the ride - and you don't even have to cycle...The event; raising funds for ADHDAF+ and ADHDadultUK charities will run for the entire month of October 2026 (ADHD Awareness Month) with multiple fundraisers happening throughout - and we would LOVE you to follow your passion to start your own fundraiser! Join out Team and/or donate HEREYou can...'Keep it real like Ian Beale' and donate to the Tremendous Trio kicking off the fundraiser by cycling 200 miles in just 2 days from Newcastle to Ayr HEREDonate to Geeky Roo - ADHDAF+ London Leader/ Tech Support getting her mermaid on to swim 11,111 meters in Oct HERESponsor ME to jump out of a plane at 13,000 feet HERE Or grab some of Artist David Kirkman's ADHD awareness raising clothing - of which 20% of each sale will be donated to The Big ADHD Fundraiser HEREADHDAF+ Charity offers free in-person peer support groups to connect and empower ADHD adults of marginalised genders in Scotland, England and Wales. Our charity and ADHDadultUK are helping so many people in our community - many of whom have no other form of support. Please donate or start your own fundraiser this ADHD awareness month to help keep out 'chazzas' running HERE. This episode features conversations with some absolute LEGENDS doing amazing things to help the ADHD community - plus a surprise cameo and some well timed foghorns! :) Trigger Warning:  contains swearing, inappropriate jokes, LOUD laughter and mentions of mental health struggles, trauma, accidental injury, menty b's,  the odd squeal, general too-muchness. If you are struggling, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Please reach out for help⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We hope you can come along to your local ADHDAF+ Charity ⁠free ADHD Peer Support Group in June⁠. We are facilitating the last 4 of 13 groups on Unmasking ADHD next week in Manchester, Oxford, Blackpool and Edinbugh. Enormous thanks for all of your support, to all of these LEGENDS and of course to Darren and Claire for all they've done creating and running The Big ADHD Fundraiser and of course special thanks to Beth for this fantastic idea - saving the day and making this years event even bigger! We would be so grateful if you could share this episode and fundraiser - Join out Team and/or donate ⁠HERE⁠Big loveLaura...as if I'm jumping out of a plane! :-D

This is where we start to make a difference, with episode 1 and Transparency. Dave and Dennis are here to inform and help men struggling with mental health issues ranging from anger or depression, to substance abuse or self harm. It is ok to not be ok and we are here for you. But to gain the trust of our listeners, there must be transparency. To that end, we have shared in this episode some of our own battles with mental health issues. This show is a safe haven, we are here to help. You Are Not Alone.Please like, share, and subscribe!   Resources:Headsupguys Men's Mental Health and Suicide Prevention | HeadsUpGuysMantherapy Man Therapy® | The Manliest Tool for Men's Mental HealthMovember Movember - Changing the face of men's health. - MovemberNAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Email us at soi.mensmentalhealth@gmail.com

Alan's Soap https://AlansSoaps.com/ToddHonor John's memory and the legacy he created for Ian and Alan with Alan's Artisan Soaps “John's Favorites” bundle.  Get one bar of each of his favorites for only $28.99. Bulwark Capital https://KnowYourRiskPodcast.comBe confident in your portfolio with Bulwark! Schedule your free Know Your Risk Portfolio review. Go to KnowYourRiskPodcast.com today. Renue Healthcare https://Renue.Healthcare/ToddYour journey to a better life starts at Renue Healthcare. Visit https://Renue.Healthcare/Todd Bonefrog https://BonefrogCoffee.com/ToddGet the new limited release, The Sisterhood, created to honor the extraordinary women behind the heroes. Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE at:The Todd Herman Show - Podcast - Apple PodcastsThe Todd Herman Show | Podcast on SpotifyWATCH and SUBSCRIBE at: Todd Herman - The Todd Herman Show - YouTubeSpencer Pratt's Race Is The Great Cultural Explainer of Our Time. Great political ad here from @spencerpratt - the reality TV star turned wannabe mayor of LA who had his house burned down in the Palisades fires Delves into shy voters who are afraid to say who they want to win. - “You Are Not Alone. Vote Spencer Pratt.” Raman: Pratt using AI videos is “deeply insulting” to entertainment industry workers in LA. Michaelson: He would say he's just sharing other people's AI videos, that's not what he puts out. Raman: Well, you know, sure, but...*changes subject* Talking point nuked. Hysterical. Portland Business Owner: “I have to be honest, I have never felt so unsafe in this city” “I betta not catch you over here with those devil blue eyes!” - L.A. (May 22) — CA Democrat governor candidate @TomSteyer was surrounded by militant blacks in the Leimert Park neighborhood. They demanded reparations, shouted racial slurs and threatened him. Los Angeles resident says she is very inspired by hearing Spencer Pratt speak about becoming Mayor. She says she drove to LAX airport, on the way home she saw 3 different homeless people drop their pants and poop right on the street, right out in the openAn Australian “Doctor” Wants To Make Sure Men Don't Get Fired for Getting Pregnant.  A scene from Monty Python's the Life of Brian. My word. This is incredible. A real-life version of that scene from The Life of Brian: "Stan, you haven't got a womb! Where's the foetus going to gestate?! You going to keep it in a box?!" The Dangerous Lie Casual Christians Believe About JesusIn 5 words, Jesus explained exactly who He is. "Before Abraham was, I AM." (From John 8:58). Not “I WAS”, I am. Or, if you look at the raw Greek manuscript that the Apostle John penned, it is the two-word phrase: Ἐγώ εἰμι“Ego Eimi”.Jesus claimed self-existence—an uncreated, eternal nature that has no beginning, no end, and relies on absolutely nothing else to exist.The Pharasees knew exactly who Jesus said He was and IS. “I AM THAT I AM... Say this to the people of Israel: I AM has sent me to you.” (Exodus 3:14 Jesus was appropriating the unutterable Name of Yahweh for Himself. "So they picked up stones to throw at Him." Under Levitical law, claiming to be the self-existent God was punishable by immediate stoning for blasphemy.'The "I AM" Statements (Gospel of John)“I am the Bread of Life” (John 6:35): Describing himself as the ultimate source of spiritual nourishment that satisfies the soul.“I am the Light of the World”  (John 8:12): Describing himself as the guide who removes spiritual darkness and brings truth.“I am the Gate for the Sheep” (John 10:7): Describing himself as the only way to enter into a relationship with God and find safety.“I am the Good Shephder” (John 10:11): Describing his sacrificial love, protection, and willingness to lay down his life for his followers.I am the Resurrection and the Life” (John 11:25): Describing his power over death and his ability to give eternal life to those who believe in him.“I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” (John 14:6): Describing himself as the exclusive path to God, absolute truth, and the source of eternal existence.“I am the Vine.” (John 15:1): Describing himself as the source of spiritual vitality; believers are the branches that must stay connected to him to bear fruit.

Joy Follows the Trials: It's Too Soon to Quit!Are you sitting in the middle of a heavy season right now? In this video, Coach Shelby shares a powerful, timely word that rose up during his personal Bible study with his wife—a message specifically for those navigating deep waters, whether it's financial strain, a broken marriage, problems at work, persecution, or sickness.Drawing from John 15:11 and Hebrews 12:2, Coach breaks down the true definition of Kingdom Joy. Real, Christlike joy isn't a temporary emotional high; it is a deep spiritual confidence. It's knowing that when we die to our own will and endure the heavy weight of a trial, the absolute certainty of God's victory is waiting on the other side. Jesus endured the cross because He kept His eyes fixed on the joy set before Him. If you knew a breakthrough was just around the chronological corner, your attitude in the storm would completely shift. Don't let a lack of endurance rob you of your inheritance. Lean on the Helper, stay the course, and claim your fullness of joy today. It is way too soon to quit!Classroom Talking Points:Fullness of Joy: The difference between worldly happiness and the remaining, permanent joy of Christ.The Bank Account Analogy: How knowing the "end of the matter" completely changes your perspective on current suffering.The Danger of Short-Cutting: Why giving up early indicates a subconscious lack of trust in the One who promised.The Eternal Witness: Comfort in knowing that God saw this specific trial coming from eternity past.The Final Lap: Visualizing heaven cheering you on as you head into the final stretch of the race.Scriptures Explored:John 15:11 – "...that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full."Hebrews 12:2 – Looking unto Jesus, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross.John 15:26 – The arrival of the Helper, the Spirit of Truth who testifies of Christ.#WordTime #CoachShelby #JoyFollowsTheTrials #StayTheCourse #FullnessOfJoy #SpiritualEndurance #FaithInTheStorm #TooSoonToQuitChapters0:00 - Intro: A Timely Word on Joy from Personal Study0:18 - John 15:11: Defining the Fullness of Kingdom Joy0:33 - Lessons from Hebrews 12: How Jesus Endured the Cross1:09 - Kingdom Dynamics: The Price of Dying to Self1:32 - What Are You Battling? Facing Divorce, Sickness, and Strain2:03 - The Million-Dollar Perspective: Knowing the End of the Matter2:34 - Giving Up Early: How Quitting Reveals a Lack of Trust2:43 - John 15:26: You Are Not Alone, The Helper Is Coming3:06 - Known in Eternity Past: God Saw This Day Coming3:30 - The Final Lap: Heaven is Cheering You Across the Finish Line3:47 - It's Too Soon to Quit: A Prayer to Inherit Your Joy

ADHD IS NO JOKE. It's a serious neurodevelopmental condition... so serious in fact, that we need some comic relief! My husband Big and I hope you enjoy this EXTRA RIDICULOUS episode. The infamous and often imitated question I've been asking all guests for four years - turns tragedy into comedy; laughing at the things that would usually make us cry.  Eradicating shame, whilst uniting the ADHD adult community and raising crucial ADHD awareness. We are all in this together!Trigger Warning:  contains swearing, gallows humour(!) sexual references, LOUD laughter and mentions of grief and bereavement, alchohol, accidental injury, menty b's,  the odd squeal, general too-muchness. If you are struggling, lo siento. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Please reach out for help⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ENORMOUS THANKS to you all for submitting your entries and to Big; the real hero of all things ADHDAF! The Leopard Print Army Salute you! We hope you can come along to your local ADHDAF+ Charity free ADHD Peer Support Group in June. We are facilitating 13 groups to connect and empower ADHD adults of marginalised on the topic: Unmasking ADHD. Over 18s only, NO RSVP or DIAGNOSIS NEEDED!However, just for June, if you are thinking of attending the Manchester group we ask that you do sign up for an email reminder HEREYou can:- Read the new ADHDAF+ Charity Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups to get email reminders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Grab a ticket for our first live event as a charity: ADHD Easy Target HERE- Apply to Volunteer to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - If you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to join us for our Xmas morning Zoom and to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends in an online space that has been going strong for over three years of invaluable Peer support, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Get 10% off Lu in Lu Land's Self Love Camp in Sussex in June with code: laura10 HEREYou can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafplus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafemporium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lauraisadhdaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you SO MUCH for listening! If you've enjoyed this episode, please share and leave a comment/review/hit those stars so that others can be signposted to support and know that they're not alone. BIG LOVE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Big x

Welcome aboard the Traveling Groomers Podcast! In this special "mental health episode," Chris Anthony and Mary Oquendo tackle a deeply important topic inspired by recent events at a grooming trade show. After a tragic incident rocked the Northwest Grooming Show, Chris Anthony and Mary Oquendo discuss the emotional impact such events can have on our tight-knit community, the importance of mental health care, and practical ways groomers can find support. The hosts share personal reflections, resources for seeking help, and lighter moments, from gardening tips to the joy of snapdragon earrings, reminding us all to find small sparks of happiness amid the challenges of our work. Grab your travel mugs and join us for honest conversation, resources, and support as we roll into an episode that's as real as it is hopeful.

Depois dos sucessos "Thriller", "Heal the World" e "I'll Be There", Michael Jackson volta à série "Aprenda Inglês com Música" com a marcante "You Are Not Alone". ✅ Procurando um curso de inglês passo a passo? VENHA PARA O MEU CURSO INTENSIVO

CONTENT WARNING Please note that this episode contains a discussion surrounding suicide and mental health crisis. If you or a loved one are not in a place to hear this content right now, please feel free to skip this segment or this episode entirely. Please take care of yourself. ================================= NEED SUPPORT? YOU ARE NOT ALONE. ================================= If you, a friend, or a family member are going through a difficult time, free, confidential, and non-judgmental support is available 24/7. Please reach out to one of the resources below: UNITED KINGDOM: • Samaritans: Call 116 123 (Free from any phone) or email jo@samaritans.org • Shout Crisis Text Line: Text SHOUT to 85258 • NHS Mental Health Services: Call 111 UNITED STATES & CANADA: • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988 • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 • The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth): Call 866-488-7386 or Text START to 678-678 • Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988, then press 1, or Text 838255 INTERNATIONAL: • Find A Helpline: If you are outside the UK, US, or Canada, you can find confidential support services specific to your country at https://findahelpline.com/ or https://www.befrienders.org/ Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 08:49 Housekeeping 28:04 A Genuinely Serious Conversation (CONTENT WARNING) 46:40 Mid Break 48:07 Question Segment: Media That Plays You Like a Fiddle 1:08:10 Marathon is Getting PVE 1:12:12 Journaling 1:16:39 Radical Family Members 1:32:29 Dino Name CBT

We don't Wanna Be Startin' Somethin', but Michael Jackson holds the record of being one of the best-selling artists of all time and no one has been able to Beat It. Wooo! And we Remember the Time when the King of Pop was beloved by all. Shamone! So, on this episode of Baconsale, we're ready to discuss the man who will dance on the floor in the round. We'll first review his HIStory, including the good and the Bad (and the Black or White). Then we're going to Heal the World by talking about MJ's best and worst songs. Hee-hee! This episode is sure to be a Thriller, and may even sound Dangerous, but we'll keep things family friendly and focus on the music and Human Nature instead of controversy.   If you wanna make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and then press play.   And if you want to Jam to Michael's hits, You Are Not Alone. Visit Baconsale.com to find our official Spotify playlist.

From the Media, to the Workplace - even in our homes and social spaces; Healthcare, Finances, Dating, Addiction, and more... the target isn't something we're creating; it's something society places on us through ableism and exploitation.It's time to remove the target TOGETHER at this EMPOWERING, Educational and Entertaining Event! You are invited to the pilot of a ADHD Easy Target on Sunday 6th September 2026, from 10am - 5pm at Nostell, West Yorkshire...Thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund and The National Trust - this event is FREE! But there are limited tickets available - so grab yours HEREADHDAF+ Charity was inspired by the connection and empowerment I witnessed at the three unique live tours of this podcast. I'm so excited for our first live event as a charity! If you can't make this first one, there will be more - but not for nearly a year - and this first one will shape how all the others run; so I hope you can come along to this gorgeous location for a full day of speakers, workshops, craft, dancing, yoga and more! Including very special guests: Dr Helen Wall, Lu in Lu Land and many more TBA...full lineup coming soon and full details and tickets HEREThis episode is the Most ADHD Thing I've done this week! I'm joined by my Husband Big and ADHDAF+ Manchester Peer Support Group Facilitator Gill in the stunning grounds of The National Trust's Nostell, in Wakefield to share some big news and a brand new era for ADHDAF+ Charity!Alongside September's Live EVENT - ADHDAF+ Charity continue to facilitate the free monthly in-person ADHD Peer Support GROUPS. May's Groups focus topic is: ADHD Burnout, Meltdowns and Shutdowns as disussed with Rach Idowu in THIS EPISODE The final 5 groups are THIS WEEK: Wed 13th May: Manchester & OxfordThur 14th May: Edinburgh, Blackpool and London- Find out more about the EVENT here and the GROUPS hereTRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains swearing, loud laughter, gallows humour, some high pitched sounds, and mentions of very sensitive topics including; trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles, medical mistreatment, mental health struggles, finance struggles, addiction and workplace and media ableism,If you are struggling, lo siento. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Please REACH OUT FOR HELP ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠There WILL be a long awaited 'Most ADHD Thing' Episode VERY soon! I hope you enjoyed this outdoor chinwag and I hope to meet you here at Nostell in September at THE EVENT!Big Love and thanks for listening!LEOPARD PRINT ARMY!Laura, Big & Gill xxYou can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafplus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lauraisadhdaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What happens when life doesn't just challenge you, but it completely upends you? In this episode, Karen and her husband Chris share their five-year journey through kidney failure, dialysis, and ultimately a life-saving transplant (through a chapter they wrote in the book Unshakeable). What began as a medical crisis became a profound lesson in resilience, faith, and the power of community. This conversation will shift how you think about hope. Because hope isn't always something you feel, it's something that can be carried for you until you're strong enough to hold it again.  

Can you believe this podcast is 4 years old?! To celebrate, Rach Idowu of @adultingADHD returns to discuss the topic of this month's ADHDAF+ Charity free in-person ADHD Peer Support Groups: ADHD Burnout, Meldowns & Shutdowns. Always a pleasure to chat to this absolute LEGEND, and we hope you can come along to your local group to carry on the conversation at one of the 13 groups of May '26! TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter, gallows humour, some high pitched sounds, and mentions of very sensitive topics including; trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles, medication, mental health struggles, medical negligence. Hormonal struggles, grief and parent-loss. If you are struggling, lo siento. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Please REACH OUT FOR HELP ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠As mentioned in the episode, you can...- Find out more about ADHDAF+ Charity and our monthly in-person Peer Support Groups to connect and empower ADHD adults of marginalised genders in the latest Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE- Vote (PLEASE) for us to be shortlisted in National Diversity Awards whilst there's still time HERE- Listen to Rach's previous ADHD AF interviews HERE and HERE- Join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends in an online space that has been going strong for over 3 years of invaluable Peer support, and online events - you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- DONATE to ADHDAF+ Charity ⁠HERE⁠ (please)- Shop Neurodivergent on ADHDAF Emporium ⁠HERE⁠- See @leeloosqueequin's incredible Leopard Army Cape to celebrate this podcast's 4th Birthday HERE- Come and hang with Lu in Lu Land and all of usSelf Love Bus Crew at Self Love Camp Sussex with 10% discount code: Laura10 HEREYou can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafplus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafemporium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lauraisadhdaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ENORMOUS THANKS to Rach, I can't wait to read the book!!!Thank you SO MUCH for listening and for all of your support these last FOUR YEARS! Look what we have been able to achieve TOGETHER! BIG LOVE and four years worth of gratitude! THANK YOU SO MUCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  xxx

AMERICANS ARE FED UP! YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Can't Make Your Mortgage Payment? Are You Facing Foreclosure? You Are Not Alone.If you are struggling to pay your mortgage on time or are already falling behind, the stress can be overwhelming. You might be dealing with job loss, divorce, or health issues, but it is important to remember that bad things happen to good people—and you are not a failure. In this video, 25-year real estate and mortgage expert Scott Carson shares the exact strategies he used to save his own properties and his parents' home from foreclosure. Whether you have 30 days or 90+ days of late payments, there are legal, effective options available to help you keep your home or exit your mortgage without destroying your credit for seven years.Inside This Episode: Your Path to Financial RecoveryThe Golden Rule of Distressed Mortgages: Why "hiding from the mailman" is the worst mistake you can make and how proactive communication with your lender can stop the clock.Options for Staying in Your Home: A deep dive into Forbearance Agreements, Repayment Plans, and Loan Modifications (including 40- to 50-year extensions).FHA Partial Claims: A specific "interest-free" government loan program that can help lower your payments for up to three years.Strategies for Selling with No Equity: How Short Sales work, the documents you'll need (like the Hardship Letter and ARI), and why you must hire an agent who specializes in distressed property.Creative Investing Solutions: Discover how "Subject To" deals and Owner Financing allow investors to take over your payments, potentially boosting your credit while solving your debt.The Truth About Bankruptcy: Understanding the difference between Chapter 13 (Reorganization) and Chapter 7 (Liquidation) and when to use them as a last resort to halt an auction.Fresh Starts with New Lenders: Why having your mortgage sold to a new company can actually be your best chance for a successful loan modification.Avoiding Scams: Red flags to watch for, including people who ask for large upfront fees or tell you to stop talking to your lender.Don't let the clock run out on your options. Whether you want to stay in your house or find a way to walk away with your dignity and credit intact, there is a solution for your specific situation. Scott Carson and his nationwide team are dedicated to helping homeowners navigate these rough waters with real, legal solutions. Stop the stress tonight—reach out for a free consultation and let's get you back on track for a successful 2026.Resources Mentioned:Book a Free Consultation: TalkWithScottCarson.com Text Scott Directly: (512) 585-3810 HUD Approved Counselors: 888-995-HOPE Rent Research Tool: Rentometer.com #ForeclosurePrevention #MortgageHelp #ScottCarson #RealEstateInvesting #ShortSale #LoanModification #DistressedMortgageWatch the Original VIDEO HERE!Book a Call With Scott HERE!Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE!Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE!Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

'They squabble whilst we suffer' - Mr Simple Politics himself: Tatton Spiller returns for another emergency chinwag ahead of the deadline to Register to Vote in the UK Local Elections; fast approaching on Monday 20 April 2026... BUT WHAT'S THE POINT?!! Politician's broken promises and 'squabbling' and all of the polarising noise can make voting feel pointless. If you feel disempowered, overwhelmed or just plain over it YOU ARE NOT ALONE and this episode is for you! If you 'don't do politics' or you know anyone who says they're 'not political' - this episode is for you/them. Because as we stated in our previous episode back in '24 - and to quote the wise words of Skunk Anansie's, Skin: EVERYTHING'S POLITICAL! Your voice matters... and as the legendary Tatton simply says: 'people who vote get stuff.' USEFUL LINKS for the Local Elections:- Register to Vote in Scotland, England and Wales by 20th April (11:59pm) HERE- Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate by 28th April (if you don't already have valid photo ID) HERE- Take this quick quiz to get a simple, unbiased idea of which UK political party best matches your views HERE- Follow Simple Politics on HERETHANK YOU SO MUCH TATTON! Other useful links as mentioned in the episode: - Find out more about ADHDAF+ Charity and our monthly free in-person Peer Support Groups to connect and empower ADHD adults of marginalised genders in the latest Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Find your local ADHDAF+ Support Group (and you can sign up for email reminders) HERE- DONATE to ADHDAF+ Charity ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ (please)- Voluneer / Support ADHDAF+ HERE- Join the Patreon Community of ADHD AF Podcast listeners to lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends in an online space that has been going strong for almost FOUR WHOLE YEARS of invaluable Peer support, you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Vote to get ADHDAF+ shortlisted in the National Diversity Awards 2026 HERE- Support Neurodivergent makers and small business on ADHDAF Emporium ⁠HERE⁠TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter, some high pitched sounds, and mentions of very sensitive topics including; war, trauma, anxiety, depression, mental health struggles, politics, Bipolar Disorder If you are struggling, lo siento. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Please REACH OUT FOR HELP ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adhdafplus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lauraisadhdaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you SO MUCH for listening! We'd be so grateful if you could leave a comment/review/hit those stars to help this episode reach others to be signposted to support and know that they're not alone.BIG LOVE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

What if your pain isn't the end of your story—but the beginning of your healing?Listen now to this interview with Marcia Earhart, a #certifiedcoach in #grief, #trauma, brain, and #mentalhealth as well as a HeartSync Minister. Marcia brings a unique blend of professional expertise and personal experience as she shares how grief, trauma, and #faith can lead you back to life, love, and peace. Note: If you're trying to support someone in grief and are not sure what to say or do, this episode is a must-listen for you! Having endured seventeen personal losses by age eighteen and #heartbreak as a mother, Marcia's resilience is more than inspirational—it's a powerful invitation for others to #choosehope. Marcia offers practical, #compassionatesupport and guidance on how to truly show up for others in times of grief. Marcia's spiritually grounded methods help others honor their pain while gently guiding them toward #healing, #growth, and renewed #joy, all rooted in both faith and effective #brainhealth strategies.Learn more and connect with Marcia at: www.thesterlingrosesanctuary.us#GriefHealing #TraumaHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalHealing #SpiritualHealing #FaithAndHealing #HealingJourney #YouAreNotAlone #InnerHealing #SelfHealing #GriefSupport #MentalHealthMatters #HeartHealing #PersonalGrowth #HealingFromWithin #ForgivenessJourney #HopeAfterLoss #MindBodySpirit #SpiritualAwakening _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

What if your pain isn't the end of your story—but the beginning of your healing?Listen now to this interview with Marcia Earhart, a #certifiedcoach in #grief, #trauma, brain, and #mentalhealth as well as a HeartSync Minister. Marcia brings a unique blend of professional expertise and personal experience as she shares how grief, trauma, and #faith can lead you back to life, love, and peace. Note: If you're trying to support someone in grief and are not sure what to say or do, this episode is a must-listen for you! Having endured seventeen personal losses by age eighteen and #heartbreak as a mother, Marcia's resilience is more than inspirational—it's a powerful invitation for others to #choosehope. Marcia offers practical, #compassionatesupport and guidance on how to truly show up for others in times of grief. Marcia's spiritually grounded methods help others honor their pain while gently guiding them toward #healing, #growth, and renewed #joy, all rooted in both faith and effective #brainhealth strategies.Learn more and connect with Marcia at: www.thesterlingrosesanctuary.us#GriefHealing #TraumaHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalHealing #SpiritualHealing #FaithAndHealing #HealingJourney #YouAreNotAlone #InnerHealing #SelfHealing #GriefSupport #MentalHealthMatters #HeartHealing #PersonalGrowth #HealingFromWithin #ForgivenessJourney #HopeAfterLoss #MindBodySpirit #SpiritualAwakening _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

Have you ever felt like the universe is trying to reach you but you can't quite make out the signal? What if there are angelic beings with urgent messages for humanity right now, and two women were specifically called to deliver them? In this episode, Will and Karen sit down with Pamela Downs and Lisa Roach, psychic intuitive healers, angelic channelers, and founding partners of Spirit Calling, an online spiritual community built for everyone who is waking up and wondering what's happening to them. Pamela and Lisa are channels for the Great Council of Light, a collective of angelic, divine, intelligent beings guiding humanity through one of the most significant shifts in consciousness the planet has ever experienced. And in this episode, the Council doesn't just get discussed. They show up. What You'll Hear in This Episode: How Pamela's week-long ayahuasca journey in Costa Rica unlocked her psychic abilities and set her on a path to build a portal for awakening humanity. How Lisa independently received the same download to "create a portal to serve mankind," and how the two found each other through a single unexplained Facebook post. What the Great Council of Light actually is, why two people can channel the same collective, and what they want humanity to know right now. A live channeled message for the collective, delivered on air. A live personal channeled message for Will, and the emotional moment that followed. The five signs you may already be in a spiritual awakening (and why most people dismiss them as something else). Why so many spiritually awakening people feel isolated, anxious, and out of place, and what to do about it. What Spirit Calling is, who it's for, and why it's been called the Angie's List for the spiritual world. The Message the Council Keeps Repeating: You are not crazy. You are not alone. And peace is not something you've lost. It's something you've been trained to distrust. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or someone who just started noticing things that don't fit your old worldview, this episode meets you exactly where you are. Connect with Pamela Downs and Lisa Roach: Visit Spirit Calling and download their free guide to the top five symptoms of spiritual awakening at spiritcalling.com. A 7-day free trial is available. Connect with The Skeptic Metaphysicians: Website: skepticmetaphysician.com. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and you might hear it read on air. Find us on Facebook and Instagram @skepticmetaphysicianpodcast. Keywords: spiritual awakening signs, channeling angelic beings, Great Council of Light, psychic intuitive healer, angelic channeler, spiritual awakening community, how to channel spirit guides, signs you are spiritually awakening, metaphysical podcast, consciousness shift 2024, raise your vibration, karmic healing, shadow work, spiritual awakening symptoms, online spiritual community, spirit guides messages, psychic channeling, collective consciousness awakening, plant medicine spiritual awakening, ayahuasca awakening, galactic council, divine beings messages, spiritual portal, ascension symptoms, energy healing, soul purpose, awakening journey, skeptic spirituality podcastThe Skeptic Metaphysicians is a spiritual awakening podcast for open-minded thinkers who refuse to check their critical thinking at the door. Each episode explores consciousness expansion, enlightenment, soul purpose, and soul growth through honest, grounded conversation with leading voices in metaphysics, psychic phenomenon, quantum healing, and beyond. We dive deep into spiritual awakening, ascension, alignment, and the awakening process without the dogma. From mediumship and spirit guides to Arcturian contact, astrology, and the subconscious mind, we explore it all with curiosity, humor, and zero guru worship. Whether you're in the middle of your own awakening, questioning reality, or just spiritually curious, this is the podcast for seekers and skeptics alike.Subscribe, Rate & Review!If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way!Connect with Us: 

Description:What does it mean to be okay when nothing is okay? Not fixed. Not optimized. Not cured. Just… okay. This week, Jen and Amy sit down with bestselling author and professional weirdo Jenny Lawson to talk about surviving — and sometimes even thriving — inside a brain that does not always cooperate. Jenny's new book, How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay, is a field guide for tender humans: a collection of tiny tools for when the big solutions feel impossible. Today, we talk about: Living with “tiny erratic squirrels” in your head Why imposter syndrome gets louder with success Learning to live within your real capacity Why you're not failing if it's just not for you Helpful tools like “weird walks”, “body doubling”, “writing Zooms”,  The radical courage of simply staying This conversation explores what happens when we stop trying to override our nervous systems and start listening to them instead. Midlife has a way of stripping away illusion — about productivity, about comparison, about who we're supposed to be. Jenny reminds us that sometimes grit looks like finishing the book. And sometimes it looks like taking a drink of water and calling it enough. If you are exhausted, if you feel behind, if your brain tells you you're the only one struggling – YOU ARE NOT ALONE. And being “still here” is no small thing. Thought-provoking Quotes: “Self-help books are super helpful for the right kind of person but I'm not that person.” – Jenny Lawson “Keep in mind that what worked for you in the past might not necessarily work for you now or in the future, and that doesn't mean you failed. It just means that's an opportunity.” – Jenny Lawson “If you throw humor into a really dark subject, it gives people permission to laugh. And then that big monster becomes so much smaller.” – Jenny Lawson Resources Mentioned in This Episode: How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay: Tips and Tricks That Kept Me Alive, Happy, and Creative in Spite of Myself by Jenny Lawson – https://amzn.to/4qWKZi5 Samantha Irby – https://www.samanthairby.com/ A Ghost and His Gold by Roberta Eaton Cheadle – https://amzn.to/405lMH8 Anne Rice – https://annerice.com/ Dean Koontz – https://www.deankoontz.com/ Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia – https://amzn.to/475Qp31 Focusmate (Body Doubling App) -  https://www.focusmate.com/ Let's Pretend This Never Happened: (A Mostly True Memoir) by Jenny Lawson – https://amzn.to/4rGEBN7 Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson – https://amzn.to/4u4RBxG Broken (In The Best Possible Way) by Jenny Lawson – https://amzn.to/4r3Bhuh Jenny Lawson Book Tour - https://thebloggess.com/2026/02/25/how-to-be-okay-when-nothing-is-okay-on-book-tour/ Jenny Lawson's Nowhere Book Shop in San Antonio, TX - https://nowherebookshop.com/ Guest's Links: Website - https://thebloggess.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebloggess/ Twitter - https://x.com/TheBloggess Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jennythebloggess Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/thebloggess/ Substack - https://thebloggess.substack.com/ Connect with Jen!Jen's Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmakerJen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmakerJen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are moments when you already know what the next step is—you've thought about it, prayed about it, and come back to it more than once. And yet, you still feel stuck. Not because you need more information, but because you don't know what will happen if you actually follow through. In this episode, we're talking about what it looks like to be obedient—even when the outcome is unclear—and how that connects to your health, your habits, and your daily decisions. This is for the Christian woman who wants to live with more clarity and peace, but feels caught in that cycle of overthinking, second-guessing, and waiting for things to make sense before taking action. If that's where you are, this will help you step back, think clearly, and move forward in a way that aligns with your faith and how God designed your body to function. When You Already Know What to Do Many times, the issue isn't a lack of information. It's not that you don't know what to do—it's that you're unsure what will happen if you do it. You might already feel a nudge to: Improve your sleep or nutrition Cut back on sugar or processed foods Address emotional or past wounds Step away from something that's draining your health Take a step that feels uncomfortable or unfamiliar The challenge isn't clarity. The challenge is trusting God with the outcome. As shared in the episode, “You already know what God is asking you to do. The question is, do you trust Him enough to do it without knowing how it's going to turn out?” Obedience Isn't Always Comfortable Obedience can feel small… or it can feel life-altering. Sometimes it's: Cooking a meal for someone when you don't feel like it Saying something kind when it's hard Changing a daily habit that's become comfortable Other times, it's: Making a major life or health decision Letting go of something familiar Taking a step that disrupts your routine Obedience often requires: Discomfort Sacrifice A willingness to step outside your normal patterns And yet, this is where growth happens—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The Cost of Disobedience (and Why It Matters) In today's culture, we often focus on God's grace—and rightly so. But it's also important to remember: God calls us to obedience Our choices have consequences Avoiding what we know we should do keeps us stuck Whether it's your health, your habits, or your calling… Staying in the same cycle of: Overthinking Delaying Avoiding …can quietly impact your energy, your peace, and your overall well-being. A Biblical Example of Obedience: Naaman In 2 Kings 5, Naaman was instructed to wash in the Jordan River seven times to be healed. At first, he resisted. It didn't make sense It wasn't what he expected It felt inconvenient But when he finally obeyed, he was restored. This story is a powerful reminder: Obedience doesn't always align with what feels logical or comfortable—but it still matters. Trusting God Without Knowing the Outcome One of the hardest parts of obedience is this:

There's something powerful that happens when we stop silencing ourselves… and start telling the truth. On this episode, I'm spotlighting Erin Snow, founder of The Unmuted Room—a space dedicated to helping women reconnect with their voice, their truth, and their inner knowing. Because healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about remembering who you've always been… underneath the noise. If you've ever felt unheard, unseen, or disconnected from your own voice—this is your invitation to lean in.Your voice mattersYour story mattersYou matter Follow Erin and step into your own Unmuted Room.Website: www.theunmutedroom.comEmail: erin@theunmutedroom.comIG: @the.unmutedroom

Today, I'm giving you a “behind the reporting” podcast, where I'll provide you my personal opinion, experience and added value with information that did not make it into my recent article for the U.S. News titled: How to Start a Yoga Practice for Depression, According to Experts.In the article, I feature Dr. Ken Duckworth the Chief Medical Officer at the National Alliance of Mental Illness and author of the book, You Are Not Alone. Amy Weintraub, someone who attributes her recovery from depression in large part to yoga. While her therapist once told her that she would always struggle with mental health, Weintraub is a published author who has also trained hundreds of yoga teachers how to teach yoga for depression.  Dr. Patricia Kinser, dean of Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Nursing and Judith B. Collins and Joseph M. Teefey Distinguished Professor. She researches yoga- and mindfulness-based interventions for mental health. I will provide their expert insights alongside my sentiments for this episode of the yoga with jake podcast.Support the show

My guest on this episode is Cariad Lloyd - award-winning comedian, actress and writer, well known for Griefcast, the podcast where she talks to guests about death and grief. She's also the author of the adult grief guide You Are Not Alone, and her debut picture book Where Did She Go?, about a little girl trying to make sense of losing her grandmother, is now out in paperback.Cariad talks to me about why the language we use around death confuses children (and why "she's gone to sleep" or "watching over you" can actually do more harm than good), why so many of us freeze when someone we know is grieving and why the five stages of grief is an outdated idea.We also discuss:Why kids need clear, honest language when someone dies and how to practise those conversationsThe specific grief that comes with becoming a parent when you've lost oneWhat to say (and why you won't make it worse) when a friend is bereavedThe real reason dark humour exists around death and dyingBuy Where Did She Go: https://amzn.to/4bvqXXuBuy You Are Not Alone: https://amzn.to/4uTmfKQListen to Griefcast: https://shows.acast.com/griefcastFollow Cariad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cariadlloyd/If you enjoyed this episode then please leave a rating or review - and you can follow the podcast to ensure you don't miss future episodes. Thank you! Not Another Mummy Podcast is brought to you by me, journalist and author Alison Perry. I'm a mum of three and I love interviewing people about parenthood and confidence on the podcast. You can check out my other episodes and you can come chat to me on Instagram: @iamalisonperry or on Threads: @iamalisonperry. You can buy my book OMG It's Twins now. Music: Epidemic SoundArtwork: Eleanor BowmerSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/notanothermummy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you struggling with chronic illness or symptoms that just won't go away, and you've gotten to a point where it just feels like maybe no one understands your symptoms or what you're going through?Do your parents, family, or friends subtly or directly implying that don't really think you have anything? That you're overly sensitive and it's go away if you just chose to stop being so sensitive?Are you tired of explaining your symptoms or what day to day life is like to your family or friends - maybe they don't devalidate you like your family, but they have no idea how to respond other that "I'm so sorry you're going through that", and you feel even more alone than before you shared?Or - have you sat in a doctor's office, hoping someone would finally understand — and been met with blank stares and no answers?If you said yes to any of those questions, this episode is for you.Today's episode starts our series exploring the emotional weight of chronic illness. No protocols. No strategies. No fixing.In this series, I'm sharing the things that anchored me on my journey toward wholeness — even in seasons where I felt like (or literally was) making zero progress.The goal is simple: to slow down and talk about the matters of the heart.To sit together for a moment and reflect — with who you are right now, not the future healed version of you — how do you tend your heart? How do you find emotional, internal health?Because you don't have to be physically healthy first to find emotional health.In today's episode, we're diving into:what chronic illness can feel lonely, even when you're surrounded by loving peopletips on what to do with people who are not loving or supportive on your health journeyexamples of 2 people in the Bible who hit a "I can't take it any longer" moment in their life, how they responded, and what lessons we can learn from itpractical steps to take to combat chronic illness loneliness, with or without the support of your immediate friends and familyIf you've been doing everything you know how to do to get healthy and you're still not better, I hope this episode meets you exactly where you are. Not to fix you. But to strengthen something inside you that illness may have been quietly wearing down.P.S. In this episode, I'll be sharing from my own faith background, because that's where many of these lessons were shaped for me. But these conversations are for anyone who's looking for steadiness, hope, and emotional resilience in the middle of a hard season. I hope this blesses you!TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Chronic Illness Isolation 01:10 - Series Purpose and Scope 02:00 - What to Expect Today 03:38 - Why This Series Now 05:55 - Bible Stories for Resilience 06:40 - Science of Loneliness 10:35 - Supportive vs Dismissive People 12:24 - What to Do With Loneliness 13:52 - Elijah Hits the Wall 18:56 - God Meets Elijah Gently 23:34 - You Are Not Alone 25:24 - Modern Parallel and Community 27:48 - When Faith Heroes Hit Walls 28:45 - Moses Reaches Breaking Point 29:24 - The Weight of Millions 31:31 - Kill Me Now Prayer 32:56 - God Shares the Burden 33:51 - Loneliness Takeaways Begin 34:30 - Be Real and Journal It 36:07 - Find Safe People and Counselors 40:31 - Receive the Help Offered 43:44 - Ask Clearly for Support 47:19 - Ask God and Trust Provision 49:59 - Closing and Community InviteEPISODES MENTIONED:Ep. 162// Constipation Remedies Not Working? Find Relief with These 4 Lab TestsWORK WITH US:Option #1)

➡ CLICK HERE to send me a text, I'd love to hear what you thought about this episode! Leave your name in the text so I know who it's from! Today on the podcast, I'm reflecting on the last four episodes of the podcast, where I've talked at great length about screens. It's a conversation that isn't going anywhere anytime soon, so it's important that we keep talking about it. But if this conversation about screen time brings up feelings of shame or embarrassment, guilt or discomfort, then today's bite-sized episode might leave you feeling a little better. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. And in this screen-obsessed, screen-addicted culture we find ourselves in, IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT. We've been given these pocket-sized slot machines without an instruction manual. We're all learning this together. Plus I end with a beautiful poem from Laura Grace Weldon Instead of Clicking on ChatGPT. Enjoy! Support the showI'd love to hear what you think. Drop me a text (linked above) or an email: meagan@meaganschultz.com Or NEW (!) even more fun, drop me a voice memo HERE! Cream City Dreams is now Gather Connect Create! New name, same host

You Are Not Alone in This Journey If you've ever been in a toxic relationship, you know the feeling. Losing pieces of yourself. Questioning your worth. Wondering if you'll ever feel like you again. I know that feeling too — because I've lived it. That experience became the reason I created Healthy Relationships Coaching: a safe, empowering space where women can rebuild their confidence, rediscover self-love, and believe in healthy love again. I saw the silent pain so many women carry — the heartbreak caused by unhealthy relationships and the deep wounds that come from not feeling worthy enough. And I knew something had to change. Today, my mission is to help women heal, grow, and thrive, just as I did. My Journey to Helping Women Transform Their Lives Through my own healing journey, I developed a deep understanding of relationships, emotional patterns, and personal transformation. My work combines: Personal experience and deep self-growth Professional coaching training Evidence-based transformation tools I became certified in coaching through the world-renowned coaching program led by Tony Robbins and Cloe Madanes, one of the most respected programs in the world. To deepen my ability to create powerful change, I am also becoming a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Hypnotherapy Practitioner, allowing me to help women transform their mindset, beliefs, and emotional patterns on a deeper level. Because real healing happens from the inside out. Your Transformation Starts Here My coaching sessions are designed to guide you through a powerful journey of: ✨ Rebuilding your self-worth ✨ Letting go of toxic relationship patterns ✨ Developing confidence and emotional strength ✨ Creating healthier relationships ✨ Falling in love with your life again Together, we'll help you rewrite your story — one where you feel empowered, valued, and deeply connected to the life you deserve. Because your past does not define your future. And the most important love story you will ever write… is the one you create with yourself. Learn to love your life again. toxic relationship healing, self worth coaching for women, healing after toxic relationships, relationship coaching for women, rebuilding confidence after breakup, healthy love mindset, self love journey, emotional healing coaching, personal growth for women, toxic relationship recovery https://www.healthyrelationships.info/

Jason Naylor is back! We caught up after four years since we first met at the "You Are Not Alone" murals at South Street Seaport. In our conversation, we discussed his new collaboration with Skechers, featuring his designs on apparel, hats and shoes. He shared insights about his book *Live Life Colorfully*, his passion for painting murals that began in middle  school, and his experiences growing up in Utah and now living in Brooklyn, where he enjoys watching sunrises and sunsets. Jason opened up about his brands commitment to mental health following the loss of his sister to suicide, as well as his past collaborations with brands like Coach, Pepsi, Xbox, and MAC. He also talked about what motivates him daily, from going to the gym to doing simple chores like laundry and dishes, which can change your mindset to not overthink. Our forty-five minutes together flew by, filled with laughter, silliness, and a genuine connection.