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Episode 14: Emma Benoit Speaks On Being Paralyzed After a Suicide Attempt

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Episode 14: Emma Benoit Speaks On Being Paralyzed After a Suicide Attempt

* CONTENT WARNING * This episode discusses suicide, methods used and sensitive content. Please listen with caution and care as it could trigger emotional distress.                                                                June 7, 2017 is a date that will always be etched into the mind of our incredible guest today.  It was on this day that Emma Benoit tried to take her own life.   Born and raised in Louisiana, Emma was the all American...

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Episode 11: Alexa Towersey Speaks On How Sobriety & Fitness Saved Her Life

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Episode 11: Alexa Towersey Speaks On How Sobriety & Fitness Saved Her Life

                                                                 We all know the importance of keeping fit and taking care of our bodies.  For some, going to the gym is just a normal part of their weekly routine, for others it’s the highlight of their day and a place where they can let off steam.  But for Alexa Towersey, it’s the place that saved her life. Brought up in a military family, Alexa was no stranger to...

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Episode 9: Greg Dicharry Speaks on Finding Purpose Through Mental Illness

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Episode 9: Greg Dicharry Speaks on Finding Purpose Through Mental Illness

                                                               After college, Greg Dicharry aka “Greggy-D” moved from Arizona to LA to pursue filmmaking whilst battling then unrecognised mental illness. He self-medicated with drugs and alcohol throughout his high school and college years in an attempt to remain functional. He managed to land decent jobs in the industry but was sleeping erratically and began to experience hallucinations commanding him to give away possessions and walk naked down the highway...

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Episode 8: Saying No Doesn't Mean You're A Bad Person

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Episode 8: Saying No Doesn't Mean You're A Bad Person
It’s hard to say no sometimes.  It can feel like you’re being selfish or rude and not putting others first.  But is it really selfish to place a value on your own needs?  Perhaps saying “no” in certain situations is exactly what is best for you and everyone else.

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Episode 7: Myles Scott Speaks On How Failed Love Led To True Self Love

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Episode 7: Myles Scott Speaks On How Failed Love Led To True Self Love
Myles Scott is our guest today and he’s going to enlighten you on this topic of identity and speak about things that honestly don’t get spoken about enough.  At the age of 26, Myles’ girlfriend broke up with him and it completely changed his life.  He was a young, fit and successful “player” and all of a sudden, he found himself living back with his mum feeling helpless, worthless and thinking about suicide every day. 

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