Stories that Empower
Zach and Jeremy each experienced traumatic childhoods. They have been battling mental health, anxiety and depression. Zach and Jeremy are on a journey to break down the stigmatism associated with mental health, that it's ok for men to experience the full spectrum of emotions and to make others' journey to healing and coping a little less lonely. They share the following nuggets of life wisdom: name it and you contain it start with curiosity own the identity come to the now let go of all of the stories question what we know speak to yourself with compassion question...
info_outline 378 Christy WarrenStories that Empower
As a firefighter and first responder, Christy was diagnosed with PTSD. Initially, she felt incredible shame. Christy has been on a journey of healing. Today, she is working hard to change the stigmatism associated with PTSD. Christy shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: struggle gives way to growth just keep moving forward we are not alone we are worthy and valued there's life on the other side find supportive, like-minded people tags: Christy, Warren, paramedic, firefighter, writer, author, Flash, Point, A, Firefighter's, Journey, Through, PTSD,...
info_outline 377 Ricel Ann TroyStories that Empower
Ricel experienced loneliness and depression, growing up in an unstable home. Her faith and her love of sheep helped her to heal and become empowered. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: have compassion for others God works for good we can thrive in the midst of adversity there is hope you are not alone tags: Ricel, Ann, Troy, writer, author, Lala, and, the, Shepherd, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
info_outline 376 Jennifer Cramer-MillerStories that Empower
When Jennifer was diagnosed with progressive and incurable kidney failure, everything changed for her. She knew she could either have despair or choose hope. Jennifer chose the latter. Today, she helps people with their challenges, manage uncertainty and find joy. Jennifer shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: choose hope over despair let go of the life we planned, accept the life that's given to us reframe what's happening cultivate our "lucky list" what we look for, we find deepest meaning is close relationships kindness in action can save lives practice little acts of...
info_outline 375 Susan ReinhardtStories that Empower
Susan was laid off after many years as a writer and columnist. Initially, she was shocked, but found the courage to reinvent herself numerous times to a makeup artist, an autism therapist and an author. Susan shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: reinventing yourself is empowering be better instead of bitter reinvention can be external or internal don't deny your creativity we have to be comfortable with ourselves tags: Susan, Reinhardt, bestselling, author, humorist, The, Beautiful, Misfits, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring,...
info_outline 374 Dr. Jennifer PrattStories that Empower
As a child, Jen was diagnosed with bone cancer. Fortunately, she was cured from the cancer. Jen chose to dedicate her life to serve others and become a pediatric physician at the same hospital where she was treated. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: strive to be a positive influence in the lives of others gratitude is key our time here is limited slow down and enjoy the moments that bring us joy mental health can translate to physical health it's not what happens to you, it's about how you react to it tags: Dr. Jennifer, Pratt, pediatric, physician, children,...
info_outline 373 Janet BarrettStories that Empower
For the longest time, Janet felt that she was resilient. However, after discovering that her spouse was having an affair, she felt crushed. She sought the help that she needed for her healing. Today, Janet helps professional women that are overworked and burned out to discover that missing link, so they can become truly resilient and thrive in their lives. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: there is a connection between the mind and the body safely release your emotions that may be trapped in your bodies when journaling, break your life into chunks determine what...
info_outline 372 John LattaStories that Empower
John shares how life can show us a different way of living, if we allow it. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: vibration can be healing allow life to show us a different way of experience our bodies have tremendous capacities to self heal dreams are sacred we always have choice there's nothing to fear tags: John, David, Latta, mystic, author, teacher and successful founder and CEO, The, Synchronicity, of, Love, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light,...
info_outline 371 Victoria CostelloStories that Empower
Exploring her family's mental illness has enabled Victoria understand her mental health. As someone who identifies as a neuro-diverse person, she hopes that her story can help others. Victoria shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: become all of who we are most physical or mental health are inter-generational wounds treat ourselves before we can help others some differences in neuro-diversity may be advantageous for the collective creativity is part of the healing process sharing our stories can help heal even the past tags: Victoria, Costella, author, life, writing,...
info_outline 370 Laura DoyleStories that Empower
When Laura experienced challenges in her marriage, she began to ask her community their secrets to happy marriages. One of the many things that she learned is to express our pure desires with no manipulation nor control. What transpired was the start of an empowering community that supports women. Laura shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: express your desires strive to say "I would love" … and the final outcome be willing to listen with new ears choose our faith over our fear be a part of a community of like-minded people tags: Laura, Doyle, New York, Times,...
info_outlineMary talks about depression, mental health and self care. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:
- it's helpful to speak with a neutral party
- be able to recognize issues earlier
- pause at the conclusion of huge life changes
- the importance of hope
- we need something more than ourselves to strive for
- look for our dreams
- seek gratitude
- give to our communities
- if we're experiencing depression, look for professional help
- seek outlets that fill our souls
- be mindful of self talk
tags: Mary, Helen, Sheriff, author, writer, Boop, Eve's, Road, Trip, storiesthatempower.com, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean