Recovery Advocate Network: Coffee & Conversation

EP 099: “Grieving What Never Was: The Complex Loss of an Abusive Parent” Read By Patricia Rae - Written By Joshua Young

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. My name is Joshua Young, and this is episode #99, an exciting moment for us, as next week we will hit a major milestone with our 100th episode. To celebrate, we have a special treat in store for our audience! Several members of the RAN team will join us to share their experiences volunteering at RAN, and we’ll take some time to reflect on the journey and the future of Coffee and Conversation. For today’s episode, my dear friend Patricia Rae will read a blog post written by me from an anonymous perspective, entitled “Grieving What Never Was: The Complex Loss of an Abusive Parent.” Patricia is probably best known as an actor and producer, but she wears many hats; activist, artist, healer, painter, podcaster, and humanitarian. She has been a recurring reader for us here at RAN, and her contributions are invaluable. Some of you may recognize Patricia from her impressive body of work. Her first feature film role was in the cult classic Swimfan, and she earned critical acclaim for her performance in the Oscar-nominated film Maria Full of Grace. She’s also appeared in The Big Wedding, sharing the screen with legends like Robert De Niro and Diane Keaton. Her television credits are just as noteworthy, including appearances in NCIS: Los Angeles, Blue Bloods, Law & Order, The Mentalist, and many more. Her first long recurring role was as Judge Abigail Delgado on the CBS TV series All Rise. In addition to her work in film and TV, Patricia hosts her own podcast, Believe This, where she and her co-host debate hot-topic issues from their differing perspectives. You can listen to Believe This on any major podcast platform. We want to take a moment to express our gratitude to Patricia for her passionate, genuine, and dramatic delivery in her volunteer work here at RAN. Patricia, thank you—your dedication is truly inspiring. We are honored to have you with us for this journey. Guest Links: Believe This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KhG19X8h4P8XF5G0OsPVf Instagram: @thepatriciarae Twitter/X: @thePatriciaRae Donate Today: * PayPal [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=38KWNZSB6A6W2&source=url&fbclid=IwAR1kgmyHxZUxmNrRaru04laLHJWXVZGMH3Bz2sqaGIO0zaqfnng4i0LZU40]: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=38KWNZSB6A6W2&source=url&fbclid=IwAR1kgmyHxZUxmNrRaru04laLHJWXVZGMH3Bz2sqaGIO0zaqfnng4i0LZU40 * Venmo [https://account.venmo.com/u/recoveryadvocatenetwork]: https://account.venmo.com/u/recoveryadvocatenetwork * Email: donate@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org [donate@recovery] Additional Resources: * Be a Coffee & Conversation Podcast Guest:  podcast@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org [podcast@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org] * Submit a Blog Post:  blog@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org [blog@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org] * Website: www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org [http://www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org/] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryadvocatenetwork [https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryadvocatenetwork] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RecoveryAdvocateNetwork [https://www.facebook.com/RecoveryAdvocateNetwork] * Twitter: https://twitter.com/RAN2Wellness [https://twitter.com/RAN2Wellness] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/79917801/admin/feed/posts/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/recovery-advocate-network/] About the Author: Joshua is an Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase and is the National Operations Manager for Commercial Real Estate. He has spent over 3 decades in banking, primarily in the finance space, working in Sales, Credit, Portfolio Management, Technology, and Operations. He is a public speaker for JPMorgan Chase, speaking to audiences about Quality Control, Communication, and On-Time Delivery. Joshua has also spent many years on non-profit boards, most recently terming out as a Board Member for Make-A-Wish (Orange County/Inland Empire).  Joshua is the author of “Craving Recovery,” which describes his firsthand experience in a treatment facility and life afterward, and “Craving Identity.” An avid writer, Joshua already has another book on the way and writes blogs for Recovery Advocate Network on various topics, ranging from mental health disorders to childhood trauma and recovery. He also speaks at numerous recovery and treatment centers and support groups and is passionate about sharing his experience, strength, and hope. Joshua resides in Laguna Niguel, CA, and loves to spend time with his wife, four kids, and two dogs. He is also a PA Announcer for the San Juan Hills High School Football program. You can learn more about Joshua at www.joshuamyoung.com.

EP 098: Author Jane Manning and “TRAUMA CAN KISS MY ASS, a poetic memoir”

NOTE: This episode had audio recording issues. We made the decision to release it as is to keep the integrity of the podcast. We hope you enjoy! Today’s guest is Jane Manning, the author of “Trauma Can Kick My Ass, a poetic memoir.” A 2004 Magnum Cum Laude graduate, Jane was voted by her peers as “Most Likely to be CEO” of her collegiate class. Twenty years later, Jane wrote and published her first book that takes you on an emotional expedition through Jane’s personal story of domestic violence, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and lots of healing. Jane’s poetic memoir is a unique compilation of short stories, journal entries, and letters to a younger self, allowing readers to experience her private struggles in overcoming all odds and healing with the transformative power of therapy in real-time. Guest Links: Other Website: https://www.jane-manning-author.com/ [https://www.jane-manning-author.com/] Amazon: https://a.co/d/h065PsN [https://a.co/d/h065PsN] Facebook: JaneManningAuthor LinkedIn: JaneManningAuthor Twitter: @JaneManningAuth Donate Today: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=38KWNZSB6A6W2&source=url&fbclid=IwAR1kgmyHxZUxmNrRaru04laLHJWXVZGMH3Bz2sqaGIO0zaqfnng4i0LZU40 Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/recoveryadvocatenetwork Email: donate@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org Additional Resources: Be a Coffee & Conversation Podcast Guest:  podcast@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org Submit a Blog Post:  blog@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org Website: www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryadvocatenetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RecoveryAdvocateNetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/RAN2Wellness [https://twitter.com/RAN2Wellness] About the Host: Angela Gill Nelms is a co-founder and CEO of Recovery Advocate Network, a non-profit focusing on mental wellness. Her primary objectives include educating individuals on what wellness truly means, eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health, and helping those who require treatment to find the financial resources to live their best lives. #BeBraveBeBadass. www.AngelaGillNelms.com Keywords: trauma, healing, journaling, self-harm, gaslighting, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental health, recovery, personal growth

EP 097: “Now Is the Time: Prioritizing Mental Health in Schools” Written and Read by Joshua Young

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation’s "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. My name is Joshua Young, and this is episode #97, where I will read my blog post entitled “Now Is the Time: Prioritizing Mental Health in Schools.” Donate Today: * PayPal [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=38KWNZSB6A6W2&source=url&fbclid=IwAR1kgmyHxZUxmNrRaru04laLHJWXVZGMH3Bz2sqaGIO0zaqfnng4i0LZU40]: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=38KWNZSB6A6W2&source=url&fbclid=IwAR1kgmyHxZUxmNrRaru04laLHJWXVZGMH3Bz2sqaGIO0zaqfnng4i0LZU40 * Venmo [https://account.venmo.com/u/recoveryadvocatenetwork]: https://account.venmo.com/u/recoveryadvocatenetwork * Email: donate@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org [donate@recovery] Additional Resources: * Be a Coffee & Conversation Podcast Guest:  podcast@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org [podcast@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org] * Submit a Blog Post:  blog@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org [blog@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org] * Website: www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org [http://www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org/] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryadvocatenetwork [https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryadvocatenetwork] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RecoveryAdvocateNetwork [https://www.facebook.com/RecoveryAdvocateNetwork] * Twitter: https://twitter.com/RAN2Wellness [https://twitter.com/RAN2Wellness] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/79917801/admin/feed/posts/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/recovery-advocate-network/] About the Author: Joshua Young is a dedicated writer and public speaker in the recovery and mental health space. Joshua is a sexual abuse survivor, alcoholic in recovery , and advocate. He passionately serves as a board member for Recovery Advocate Network, a non-profit addressing the disparity in mental health resources and focuses on aiding those with mental health disorders, processing disorders, substance abuse, trauma healing, and sexual identity challenges. Discover more about his impactful journey at joshuamyoung.com.

EP 096: “Balancing Political Views and Mental Health” Written and Read by Joshua Young

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation’s "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. My name is Joshua Young, and this is episode #96, where I will read my blog post entitled “Balancing Political Views and Mental Health.” Donate Today: * PayPal [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=38KWNZSB6A6W2&source=url&fbclid=IwAR1kgmyHxZUxmNrRaru04laLHJWXVZGMH3Bz2sqaGIO0zaqfnng4i0LZU40]: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=38KWNZSB6A6W2&source=url&fbclid=IwAR1kgmyHxZUxmNrRaru04laLHJWXVZGMH3Bz2sqaGIO0zaqfnng4i0LZU40 * Venmo [https://account.venmo.com/u/recoveryadvocatenetwork]: https://account.venmo.com/u/recoveryadvocatenetwork * Email: donate@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org [donate@recovery] Additional Resources: * Be a Coffee & Conversation Podcast Guest:  podcast@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org [podcast@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org] * Submit a Blog Post:  blog@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org [blog@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org] * Website: www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org [http://www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org/] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryadvocatenetwork [https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryadvocatenetwork] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RecoveryAdvocateNetwork [https://www.facebook.com/RecoveryAdvocateNetwork] * Twitter: https://twitter.com/RAN2Wellness [https://twitter.com/RAN2Wellness] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/79917801/admin/feed/posts/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/recovery-advocate-network/] About the Author: Joshua Young is a dedicated writer and public speaker in the recovery and mental health space. Joshua is a sexual abuse survivor, alcoholic in recovery , and advocate. He passionately serves as a board member for Recovery Advocate Network, a non-profit addressing the disparity in mental health resources and focuses on aiding those with mental health disorders, processing disorders, substance abuse, trauma healing, and sexual identity challenges. Discover more about his impactful journey at joshuamyoung.com.

EP 095: Nellie Harden - Building Worth, Esteem, and Confidence For Young Women Today with The 6570 Project

In this episode, Nellie Hardin, a mother of four teenage daughters, shares her journey of healing and empowering herself and her children. She emphasizes the importance of building a foundation of worth, esteem, and confidence in childhood to create self-disciplined leaders. Nellie offers a blueprint for parents to understand the biology and psychology of their children and tailor their parenting approach accordingly. She believes understanding brain chemistry and individual differences is key to guiding children to become their best selves. Nellie's mission is to help parents raise the next generation of confident and empowered women. In this conversation, Nellie Hardin discusses the importance of understanding and knowing one's worth, especially for adolescents and adults. She emphasizes that worth is an inside-out process and teaches parents how to help their children develop a strong sense of self-worth. Nellie introduces five pillars of worth: being seen, being heard, being loved, belonging, and having a purpose. She also highlights the importance of vision, discipline, vulnerability, and resilience in parenting and building strong family relationships. Nellie provides practical advice for parents dealing with challenging family dynamics and offers strategies for effective communication and connection with their children. About the Guest: Today’s guest is Nellie Harden, a wife, mother to 4 teenage daughters, and an author and speaker in Family Life & Leadership. Nellie started The 6570 Family Project because she firmly believes in the immense potential of the second half of childhood. This is the training ground for their adulthood, and it is not something to be left to chance and hope or given up on, but something you can forge relationships, guidance, trust, and connection through and doing it together. Nellie has authored two insightful books, “40 Scriptures & Conversations To Have When Raising Daughters,” and “No Problem Parenting Book” to help parents navigate challenges and offering conversation platforms for parents and daughters. With her knowledge and expertise, she can help parents set their kids up with a rock-solid foundation where they can launch their lives before they even leave home. Through her process, she has developed the formula that will help you lead your kids toward true worth, genuine self-esteem, and unwavering confidence. Guest Links: https://www.nellieharden.com/ [https://www.nellieharden.com/] https://www.nellieharden.com/books [https://www.nellieharden.com/books] https://www.facebook.com/groups/the6570project [https://www.facebook.com/groups/the6570project] https://www.instagram.com/nellie.a.harden/Nellie/ Donate Today: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=38KWNZSB6A6W2&source=url&fbclid=IwAR1kgmyHxZUxmNrRaru04laLHJWXVZGMH3Bz2sqaGIO0zaqfnng4i0LZU40 Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/recoveryadvocatenetwork Email: donate@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org Additional Resources: Be a Coffee & Conversation Podcast Guest:  podcast@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org Submit a Blog Post:  blog@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org Website: www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryadvocatenetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RecoveryAdvocateNetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/RAN2Wellness [https://twitter.com/RAN2Wellness] About the Host: Angela Gill Nelms is a co-founder and CEO of Recovery Advocate Network, a non-profit that focuses on mental wellness. Her primary objectives include educating individuals on what wellness truly means, eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health, and helping those who require treatment to find the financial resources to live their best lives. #BeBraveBeBadass. www.AngelaGillNelms.com [http://www.AngelaGillNelms.com] Keywords: worth, esteem, confidence, self-discipline, leadership, parenting, biology, psychology, individual differences, worth, self-worth, adolescents, adults, parenting, family dynamics, communication, connection