Mental health Monday with Maria and Uncle jimmy

The fight for Indigenous people Shawna J Serniak

Shauna J. Serniak, a proud Mady daughter and founder of the Every Woman Fund, shares her powerful journey of turning personal pain into public power. She sheds light on the tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women, the impact of colonization, and the need for funding and support for MMIWG. Shauna emphasizes the importance of education, awareness, and the promotion of diversity in the trades, while highlighting the systemic rot and the need for change in the industry. The conversation covers topics related to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, representation and advocacy, challenges and injustices faced by Indigenous women, resilience and healing, empowerment and self-love, social media and advocacy, misconceptions and education, and the legacy and impact of advocacy work. Takeaways * Turning personal pain into public power * The need for education, awareness, and diversity in the trades Diversity and inclusion are essential for workplace success. * Advocacy for Indigenous women's rights and justice is crucial. University of Alberta Free course Canada's Indigenous History  Indigenous Canada | Coursera [https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada?msockid=2e2119a31abc6169283f0cf61b086086] Website for the Every Woman Empowered Endowment Fund Every Women Empowered Endowment Fund – Edmonton Community Foundation [https://ecf.ca/funds/every-women-empowered-endowment-fund/] Every Woman Empowered Endowment Fund Facebook Page (11) Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/everywomanempowered/] Shawna J Serniak, International Indigenous Speaker Facebook Page (3) Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ShawnaIndigenousSpeaker/] Shawna J Serniak - LinkedIn Page (8) Shawna J Serniak | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnajserniak/] Every Woman Empowered Endowment Fund - LinkedIn Page (7) Every Woman Empowered Endowment Fund MMIW | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/every-woman-empowered/] Podcasts Stolen: Surviving St Michael's  Stolen Season 2: Surviving St.… - Stolen - Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stolen-season-2-surviving-st-michaels/id1554011083?i=1000611065857] Kuper Island Kuper Island | CBC Podcasts | CBC Listen [https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/1062-kuper-island] Pig Farmer Robert Pickton Case | The Canadian Encyclopedia [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/robert-pickton-case] Highway of Tears Highway of Tears | The Canadian Encyclopedia [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/highway-of-tears] Highway of Tears Book Highway of Tears by Jessica McDiarmid | Penguin Random House Canada [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/548115/highway-of-tears-by-jessica-mcdiarmid/9780385687591]

The resilient warrior Michael Morgan

The conversation delves into the resilience of a law enforcement officer, the impact of a 30-year career in law enforcement, the challenges faced in policing, the recognition of PTSD, the healing journey with ayahuasca, and the exploration of alternative therapies for mental health. The discussion highlights the need for a deeper understanding of trauma and the potential of alternative healing modalities for first responders and veterans. The conversation delves into the themes of trauma, coping, prescription opioid addiction, rehab, and supporting first responders and veterans. It highlights the importance of vulnerability as a sign of strength, the resilience to get back up after being knocked down, and the need for empathy and open communication in supporting loved ones in recovery. Takeaways * Resilience through trauma * Impact of law enforcement career * Healing through plant-based medicines Vulnerability is strength * Resilience is the ability to get back up after being knocked down * Supporting loved ones in recovery requires empathy and open communication Chapters * 00:00 The Resilient Warrior * 10:07 Challenges of Policing * 18:04 Recognizing PTSD * 27:53 Exploring Alternative Therapies * 48:57 Supporting First Responders and Veterans Michael's Website https://theresilientwarriornation.com/ [https://theresilientwarriornation.com/] The resilient warrior nation podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-resilient-warrior-nation/id1799841378 [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-resilient-warrior-nation/id1799841378] Youtube www.youtube.com/@TheResilientWarriorNation [http://www.youtube.com/@TheResilientWarriorNation] Instagram instagram.com/theresilientwarrior5778 [http://instagram.com/theresilientwarrior5778] Everything uncle Jimmy's YouTube https://youtube.com/@unclejimmyspodcast?si=7BVx_QFnFmjoInaN [https://youtube.com/@unclejimmyspodcast?si=7BVx_QFnFmjoInaN] Facebookhttps://www.facebook.comUncle Jimmys Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/unclejimmyspodcast/] Instagram · unclejimmyspodcast350+ followersUncle jimmys podcast (@unclejimmyspodcast) [https://www.instagram.com/unclejimmyspodcast/]  Uncle jimmys podcast TikTok  [www.tiktok.com/@uncle.jimmys.podcast]   [https://open.spotify.com/show/77179VlSzVFSf3qZF1GAOW?si=2qjPrsdPRcOwFtrJejZoPA] Spotify uncle jimmys podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/77179VlSzVFSf3qZF1GAOW?si=2qjPrsdPRcOwFtrJejZoPA [https://open.spotify.com/show/77179VlSzVFSf3qZF1GAOW?si=2qjPrsdPRcOwFtrJejZoPA] Uncle Jimmy's Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncle-jimmys-podcast/id1824092009] X · unclejimmyspod10+ followersUncle jimmys podcast (@unclejimmyspod) / Posts / X [https://x.com/unclejimmyspod] unclejimmyspodc.transistor.fmhttps://unclejimmyspodc.transistor.fmUncle Jimmy's Podcast [https://unclejimmyspodc.transistor.fm/]

The Sober Method Massimo Rigotti

Massimo Rigotti shares his journey from pursuing success to battling inner emptiness, grappling with bipolar disorder and substance use, choosing life over surrender, the impact of Samantha's loss, and the role of stoicism in his personal transformation. The conversation delves into the power of making tough decisions, owning up to mistakes, rewiring behavior and self-image, addiction and success, revisiting painful memories, rediscovering self and purpose, building a community, and finding sovereignty, as well as empowering self and consistency. Takeaways * Inner emptiness drove pursuit of success * Bipolar disorder and substance use intertwined * Choosing life over surrender is a transformative decision * Samantha's loss led to a lifelong mission * Stoicism shaped personal transformation The power of making tough decisions defines who you are and saves you in personal life. * Owning up to mistakes and making tough calls earns respect and defines character. Chapters * 00:00 The Pursuit of Success and Inner Emptiness * 16:48 Choosing Life Over Surrender * 24:29 The Impact of Samantha's Loss * 31:36 Stoicism and Personal Transformation * 36:36 Rewiring Behavior and Self-Image * 46:07 Addiction and Success * 51:53 Rediscovering Self and Purpose * 01:03:16 Empowering Self and Consistency Find podcast the sober method here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8hAWvAZZZ1LmyOyG5wBrCw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8hAWvAZZZ1LmyOyG5wBrCw] connect with Massimo here https://sobermethod.com/podcast [https://sobermethod.com/podcast] find everything uncle jimmy here YouTube https://youtube.com/@unclejimmyspodcast?si=7BVx_QFnFmjoInaN [https://youtube.com/@unclejimmyspodcast?si=7BVx_QFnFmjoInaN] Facebookhttps://www.facebook.comUncle Jimmys Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/unclejimmyspodcast/] Instagram · unclejimmyspodcast350+ followersUncle jimmys podcast (@unclejimmyspodcast) [https://www.instagram.com/unclejimmyspodcast/]  Uncle jimmys podcast TikTok  [www.tiktok.com/@uncle.jimmys.podcast]   [https://open.spotify.com/show/77179VlSzVFSf3qZF1GAOW?si=2qjPrsdPRcOwFtrJejZoPA] Spotify uncle jimmys podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/77179VlSzVFSf3qZF1GAOW?si=2qjPrsdPRcOwFtrJejZoPA [https://open.spotify.com/show/77179VlSzVFSf3qZF1GAOW?si=2qjPrsdPRcOwFtrJejZoPA] Apple  Uncle Jimmy's Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncle-jimmys-podcast/id1824092009] X · unclejimmyspod10+ followersUncle jimmys podcast (@unclejimmyspod) / Posts / X [https://x.com/unclejimmyspod] unclejimmyspodc.transistor.fmhttps://unclejimmyspodc.transistor.fmUncle Jimmy's Podcast [https://unclejimmyspodc.transistor.fm/] You can email me uncle jimmy directly at  Unclejimmyspodcast@gmail.com [Unclejimmyspodcast@gmail.com]

Two Bit Tart the journey of Julie Seyler

Julie Seyler, a classically trained chef and author, shares her journey of reinvention, embracing singleness, and the healing power of baking. Her unfiltered memoir reflects on wild and candid moments, making peace with the past, and the sweetness of self-discovery. Through writing, she finds the art of letting go and the healing power of baking, leading to a journey of self-discovery. The conversation covers themes of therapy and self-reflection, embracing change and forgiveness, navigating mental health and therapy, exploring true crime and dark tourism, aging, identity, and self-worth, passion for cooking and baking, lessons in love and self-acceptance, and finding strength in vulnerability. The discussion delves into personal experiences, challenges, and growth, offering insights into self-discovery and resilience. Takeaways * The healing power of baking as a form of therapy * The journey of self-discovery and making peace with the past through writing Embracing change and forgiveness * Navigating mental health and therapy Chapters * 00:00 The Journey of Reinvention * 06:01 Embracing Singleness * 12:10 The Unfiltered Truth * 18:01 Wild and Candid Moments * 24:10 The Power of Writing * 30:04 The Art of Letting Go * 35:55 The Journey of Self-Discovery * 41:00 Embracing Change and Forgiveness * 53:06 Aging, Identity, and Self-Worth * 01:00:59 Lessons in Love and Self-Acceptance Go Follow Julie on intagram twobittart Go check out her blog https://twobittart.com/ [https://twobittart.com/] Go buy her book Gluten for punishment https://a.co/d/04RSqOzr [https://a.co/d/04RSqOzr]

Mental health Monday with Maria and Uncle jimmy

Maria Kalanin shares her powerful story of resilience, gratitude, and the transformative impact of giving and receiving. Her journey from being a blood donor to a recipient highlights the quiet strength that resides within us all. Through her experiences, she emphasizes the importance of community, mental health advocacy, and the enduring power of compassion. Takeaways * Resilience * Gratitude Chapters * 00:00 The Quiet Strength Within * 06:18 The Power of Human Connection * 12:50 Messages of Hope and Encouragement * 22:20 The Journey of Healing and Advocacy * 29:05 The Circle of Giving and Receiving