This episode is with Ariel. She has two kids, one who has multiple learning disabilities and a visual disability, and her herself struggles with mental health. Ariel is somebody who struggles but she always tries to do her best, she's a great mom, just an overall good person. We discussed a lot about autism and how much she has learned from her son, and it turned her into a very strong advocate. Her and I also discuss our struggles with our demons and our pasts.

Cedric Wolf, or Mr. Penguin to his TikTok followers, offers a deeply personal narrative of transformation. He candidly shares his past as a social chameleon, driven by the fear of rejection and self-imposed isolation. Cedric's breakthrough came with the revelation of unconditional self-love: the understanding that he is complete and necessary for "All That Is," simply by existing. This powerful shift in belief has profoundly impacted his life, fostering an inner peace and self-acceptance that inspires profound joy.

His TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@wolphinho85?_t=ZT-8yDaRNtnJCI&_r=1

Adrienne has done more than survived; She has thrived. Less than 3% of former foster youth attend college. 20% of the US prison population was in foster care at one point. She's not spouting rainbows and sunshine; life can and very often is cruel. She am offering the reader/listener hope, hope that the trauma/situation will end, hope that the future will be different, hope that life can improve. Her story is best summarized by the trigger warnings that accompany my book. Trigger Warnings: Emotional and physical abuse, the sexual assault of a child, the drowning death of a child, extreme poverty, mental illness, homelessness, foster care, pedophilia, graphic sexual descriptions, violence, bulimia, incest, death, and suicide. Please proceed with caution.

Her website https://www.unbrokencaldwell.com/

In the beginning he was diagnosed as clinically depressed. After 6 years of meds and therapy that didn't help, his psychiatrist changed his diagnosis to bipolar disorder. This was the start of his journey into his acceptance of his condition. Previously he had been raped when he was 9, and attempted to kill his father at age 21. Luckily, before he could harm him, he came to his senses and drove to a mental health facility near his home. He was there for 3 weeks. HeI had suicidal thoughts previous to my hospitalization, but since then, none. The following years consisted of up and down days which lasted anywhere from a week to a month. Finally, in 2000 he received the first med that helped. Since then he have added 3 more psych meds which created my "cocktail" that got him 90% better. Today he facilitate 3 mental health support groups in Phoenix. He has very few symptoms due to trauma therapy, etc. Since 2023,He has been a guest on 40+ podcasts. He is doing great following a long, rigorous ride.

His website https://authorstevewwilson.com

Raven is a sweet girl that I met on TikTok. She has somebody that has had to grow up really fast. She endured many forms of abuse. She has had battles with mental health and addiction, and now that she is sober she is trying to climb her way back out out of the hole that she was in to live a better life than she has ever had. Raven is one of those people if you were a very judgmental person you will not understand her, she is different in every way, and I mean that with all love and respect. It's very easy to judge what you don't understand, but like many others Raven if you judge her, he will be missing out on an awesome person.

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At Live Well Laser, I craft laser-cut art that transforms everyday materials into bold expressions of resilience and creativity. Navigating the world as a legally blind artisan, I channel my experiences into designs that spark a sense of wonder and invite reflection. Each piece stands as a testament to the strength found in overcoming challenges and the beauty that emerges from determination and mind sight.

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Amy Vincze has been a dedicated professional in the health and wellness industry for over 20 years. As a certified Massage Therapist, Nutritional Therapist, Colon Hydrotherapist, Reiki Master, and Tapping Coach, she brings a wealth of expertise to her work. Since earning her certification as a Tapping Coach 16 years ago, Amy has witnessed profound transformations—both in her own life and in the lives of her clients. She has even used tapping to heal herself from painful, chronic medical conditions. As the founder of the Soar with Tapping App, Amy is on a mission to make the life-changing benefits of tapping accessible to people everywhere. She firmly believes that tapping is one of the most powerful and transformative healing tools available today.

Her website https://soarwithtapping.com

This episode it's just me reminiscing and talking about the very beginning, and how we got to this point. This being the five-year anniversary, I wanted to thank everybody who has been a part of this show, and the guest and all the followers. I talk about the growth and how much I've evolved as a person, the ups and downs, and the highs and lows. Whether this is your first or your latest episode, thank you for me personally.

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