Your Life, Your Call, Let's Talk with Stefan Lindberg-Jones

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Your Life, Your Call, Let’s Talk is a space for real, honest conversation. I’m Stefan Lindberg-Jones, Life Decoder & Coach. Each episode explores the patterns, experiences, and decisions that shape our lives—through live coaching conversations and guest discussions. This isn’t about fixing. It’s about seeing clearly. If you feel something resonate and want to explore your own journey, you can book a 1:1 conversation: calendly.com/stefan-sljcoach/discovery-meeting

  1. Jul 4

    "Everyone Thinks I'm Happy... But I'm Falling Apart Inside" | Burnout, Suicide & Asking for Help

    What happens when you're the strong one... The one everyone depends on. The one who's always smiling. The one who never lets anyone see the struggle. In this deeply emotional episode of Your Life, Your Call, Let's Talk, a 24-year-old caller opens up about something he had been hiding from everyone around him. From the outside, his life looked successful. He worked hard. Supported his family. Created content. Spent time with friends. But inside... He was exhausted. Burnt out. And silently battling suicidal thoughts. What followed was an honest coaching conversation about burnout, emotional overload, boundaries, and why the strongest people are often the ones suffering in silence. In this episode: 🔹 "Everyone thinks I'm happy... but I'm pretending." 🔹 A 24-year-old opens up about suicidal thoughts and emotional exhaustion 🔹 Why constantly giving to others can leave you with nothing left for yourself 🔹 The hidden cost of always being the strong one 🔹 Burnout, emotional overload, and losing yourself in responsibility 🔹 Why being busy isn't the same as being fulfilled 🔹 The importance of creating time to recharge without guilt 🔹 How poor sleep, constant stimulation, and lack of routine affect mental health 🔹 The Biological Reset Button: sleep, prayer, and movement 🔹 Becoming the master of your thoughts instead of being controlled by them 🔹 Learning to put your own oxygen mask on before helping everyone else 🔹 Why asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness The conversation explores a simple but powerful truth: You cannot keep pouring into everyone else's cup if your own is empty. Sometimes the answer isn't to work harder. It isn't to push through. It isn't to pretend everything is okay. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is admit: "I'm not okay." This episode is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or trapped behind a smile that hides how they're really feeling. Because no one should have to carry that weight alone. 🎙️ Your Life, Your Call, Let's Talk Real conversations. Real people. Real growth. 📺 Watch on YouTube: @SLJCoach 🎧 Listen on Spotify and all major podcast platforms 🌐 www.sljcoach.com #Burnout #MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #EmotionalWellbeing #SelfCare #LifeCoach #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #SelfAwareness #Overwhelmed #MenTalk #Resilience #Healing #YourLifeYourCall #SLJCoach #TikTokLive #Podcast #MentalHealthMatters #BurnoutRecovery #AskForHelp

  2. Jun 30

    The Therapist Who Lost Himself | Depression, Divorce & Finding His Way Back

    What happens when the person everyone turns to for help... becomes the one who needs it most? In this deeply honest episode of Your Life, Your Call, Let's Talk, Stefan sits down with therapist Seth Allison for one of the most vulnerable conversations ever shared on the podcast. For over twenty years, Seth helped people navigate trauma, relationships, anxiety, and depression. He built a successful therapy practice. Raised a family. Became the person others trusted with their deepest struggles. Then everything changed. Depression. Divorce. Suicidal thoughts. Addiction. The collapse of his professional identity. The loss of the business he spent nearly two decades building. And the devastating betrayal of the business partner he trusted like a brother. Instead of hiding behind his professional title, Seth chose something far more powerful: Authenticity. Together, Stefan and Seth explore what happens when life strips away every label you've built your identity around—and how sometimes losing everything becomes the beginning of discovering who you really are. 🔹 Why therapists struggle to ask for help themselves🔹 Depression, suicidal thoughts, and learning to surrender🔹 The painful reality of divorce and losing your identity🔹 Why success doesn't protect you from suffering🔹 Addiction, recovery, and the courage to wave the white flag🔹 The betrayal that ended an 18-year business partnership🔹 COVID and the collapse of everything that once felt secure🔹 The difference between ego and your authentic self🔹 Why vulnerability made Seth a better therapist—not a worse one🔹 Coaching versus therapy—and where they overlap🔹 Why real healing begins when we stop pretending to have it all together🔹 Trusting life even when you have no idea what's coming next One of the most powerful moments comes when both Stefan and Seth realise they have walked remarkably similar paths. Two different countries. Two different careers. Yet both experienced the collapse of everything they thought defined them. And both discovered that the greatest breakthroughs didn't come from achieving more... They came from letting go. This isn't just a conversation about therapy. It's a conversation about being human. 🎙️ Your Life, Your Call, Let's Talk Real conversations. Real people. Real growth. 📺 Watch on YouTube: @SLJCoach🎧 Listen on Spotify and all major podcast platforms🌐 www.sljcoach.com #MentalHealth #Depression #Therapy #Healing #LifeCoach #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery #Divorce #AddictionRecovery #Authenticity #Resilience #Mindset #Podcast #Psychology #YourLifeYourCall #SLJCoach #EmotionalHealth #Trauma #Relationships #Purpose In this episode:

    The Therapist Who Lost Himself | Depression, Divorce & Finding His Way Back

  3. Jun 28

    "I Changed My Life… But Lost My Daughter" | Addiction, Heartbreak & Learning to Choose Yourself

    Can you change your life… and still lose the thing you wanted most? Today's live was filled with powerful conversations about grief, heartbreak, identity, depression, and the painful reality that sometimes life doesn't unfold the way we hoped. One guest shared the devastating news that despite fifteen months of sobriety, coaching, therapy, and personal growth, he had been told he would not be getting custody of his daughter. Together, we explored what happens when you've done the work, but the outcome remains outside your control. Another returning guest opened up about the pain of discovering that the man she loved had been living a lie. After confronting him face-to-face, she found herself asking a painful question: "Is this really the man I want to spend my life with?" And a former banker who had spent nine years putting everyone else's needs before her own revealed how leaving her career left her feeling lost and empty—realising she had spent years being a good employee, wife, and mother, but had forgotten how to take care of herself. In this episode: 🔹 Losing custody of a child despite changing your life 🔹 Why your past can continue to affect your future 🔹 Setting new goals when life doesn't go to plan 🔹 Walking beside those we love, even when they're far away 🔹 Grief, heartbreak, and learning to let go 🔹 Loving someone who refuses to face the truth 🔹 Why healing takes longer for the heart than the mind 🔹 Fear of falling back into depression 🔹 Understanding depression as a life transition rather than a failure 🔹 Why medication can sometimes provide a window to heal 🔹 The danger of losing yourself inside relationships 🔹 Putting yourself first without guilt 🔹 Leaving a successful career and feeling empty afterwards 🔹 Why looking after everyone else often means neglecting yourself 🔹 Sleep, prayer, movement, and the importance of reconnecting with yourself Throughout today's conversations, one message kept returning: You cannot control other people. You cannot rewrite the past. You cannot force someone to change. But you can continue walking forward. And sometimes… the greatest act of love… is finally choosing yourself. 🎙️ Your Life, Your Call, Let's Talk Real conversations. Real people. Real growth. 📺 YouTube: @SLJCoach 🎧 Spotify & Podcast Apps: Your Life, Your Call, Let's Talk 🌐 www.sljcoach.com #YourLifeYourCall #LetsTalk #SLJCoach #MentalHealth #Heartbreak #Healing #Depression #AddictionRecovery #SelfWorth #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #Grief #Relationships #LifeCoach #SelfDiscovery #Anxiety #Purpose #Resilience #TikTokLive #Podcast

  4. Jun 24

    Why Do We Suffer? | Dr. Daniel Hochman on Addiction, Trauma & Human Behaviour

    Why do we keep repeating the same patterns?Why do intelligent, capable people find themselves stuck in addiction, unhealthy relationships, self-sabotage, or behaviours they know aren't serving them?In this episode of Your Life, Your Call - Conversations, I sit down with psychiatrist, therapist, educator, and founder of SelfRecovery.org, Dr. Daniel Hochman, for a fascinating discussion about addiction, trauma, mental health, and what really drives human behaviour.Rather than focusing on labels and diagnoses, we explore the deeper question:Why do people suffer?And more importantly:How do we begin to heal?In this conversation:🔹 Why addiction is often misunderstood🔹 The connection between trauma and behaviour🔹 Why knowing what to do isn't the same as doing it🔹 Understanding self-sabotage and destructive patterns🔹 The role of awareness in recovery and healing🔹 Why people seek escape through substances, distractions, and avoidance🔹 Mental health beyond labels and diagnoses🔹 The importance of curiosity instead of judgment🔹 What real recovery looks like🔹 Why suffering can become a catalyst for growth🔹 The relationship between personal responsibility and compassion🔹 How understanding yourself can change your lifeOne insight stood out throughout the conversation:People rarely change because they're told to change.They change when they begin to understand themselves.Whether you've struggled with addiction, mental health challenges, trauma, or simply want a deeper understanding of human behaviour, this conversation offers valuable insights into why we do what we do—and how change becomes possible.🎙️ Your Life, Your Call - ConversationsReal conversations. Real people. Real growth.📺 Subscribe to SLJ Coach for more conversations exploring life, relationships, mental health, personal growth, and the human experience.🌐 www.sljcoach.com🏷️ Hashtags#DanielHochman #MentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #TraumaHealing #HumanBehaviour #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #Psychiatry #HealingJourney #MentalWellbeing #LifeCoaching #YourLifeYourCall #Conversations #SLJCoach #Podcast► Website: https://sljcoach.com/► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@sljcoach► LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sljcoach

  5. Jun 22

    "Why Do We Keep Going Back?" | Old Habits, Victimhood & Finding Yourself Again

    Why do we return to the same habits we promised we'd leave behind? Why do old thoughts keep showing up, even after we've done the work? And why do so many of us struggle to ask for help when we need it most? Today's live explored the invisible patterns that keep people feeling stuck—and the small daily choices that slowly lead us back to ourselves. In this episode: 🔹 Why we fall back into old habits and "default mode" 🔹 Losing your job and the battle with self-doubt and identity 🔹 Why ego often stops us from asking for help 🔹 The importance of tiny steps instead of dramatic life changes 🔹 Escaping the trap of perfection and quick fixes 🔹 Learning to observe negative thoughts instead of believing them 🔹 Playing the victim and the hidden need behind it 🔹 Letting go of blame and making peace with the past 🔹 Why triggers lose their power when we stop reacting to them 🔹 Understanding our parents and accepting their limitations 🔹 How toxic environments affect the people around us 🔹 Choosing curiosity instead of conflict 🔹 The power of leading by example rather than trying to change others 🔹 Why happiness, kindness, and authenticity can inspire people more than advice One guest shared his struggle with unemployment and the fear that comes when life suddenly removes the label you've attached to yourself. Together, we explored why losing a job doesn't mean losing who you are—and why rebuilding starts with one small step at a time. Another guest returned to share how a previous conversation had changed the way she saw relationships and life itself. This time, she bravely opened up about playing the role of the victim and the voice that still tries to blame the past for present struggles. And in a powerful conversation about society and human nature, one caller reflected on the growing lack of trust, kindness, and openness in the world—and how perhaps the greatest way to create change is simply to become the example we wish to see in others. Throughout today's live, one message kept appearing: You don't have to change your whole life overnight. You don't have to fight every thought. You don't have to have everything figured out. Sometimes growth begins with something much smaller. A single step. A single question. A single decision to show up for yourself. And tomorrow… You do it again. 🎙️ Your Life, Your Call, Let's Talk Real conversations. Real people. Real growth. 📲 Join the daily TikTok Live 🎧 Listen on Spotify & podcast apps 📺 Watch on YouTube: SLJ Coach 🌐 www.sljcoach.com #YourLifeYourCall #LetsTalk #SLJCoach #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #SelfAwareness #MentalHealth #Healing #Confidence #LifeCoach #SelfDiscovery #Resilience #Motivation #Purpose #Habits #Relationships #Anxiety #Podcast #TikTokLive #GrowthMindset

  6. Jun 21

    "You’re Fighting the Wrong Battle" | Addiction, Comparison & Letting Go of the Past

    Today's live was filled with powerful conversations about something many people struggle with in silence: The battles happening inside their own minds. From addiction and self-comparison to heartbreak, grief, healing, and personal growth, today's guests opened up about the invisible struggles that can leave us feeling stuck, exhausted, and disconnected from ourselves. In this episode: 🔹 Breaking free from addiction and old habits🔹 Why comparison steals your peace and happiness🔹 Learning to focus on your own journey instead of someone else's🔹 The difference between being the master of your mind and the servant of it🔹 Why so many people seek escape through substances, distractions, and validation🔹 The power of prayer, presence, and self-awareness🔹 How discipline creates freedom, not restriction🔹 Building confidence through small daily actions🔹 The importance of sleep, routine, and mental clarity🔹 Understanding the voice inside your head and questioning its stories🔹 Why personal growth begins with self-responsibility One guest shared his journey of being over a month free from marijuana after years of addiction. Together we explored the daily battle between the person he wants to become and the habits trying to pull him back. Another guest reflected on the pressures of modern life, alcohol culture, and the courage required to choose a different path—even when the people around you don't understand. And in one of the most emotional conversations of the day, a woman from Italy returned to share her ongoing struggle after discovering her fiancé had been living a lie. What followed was a raw discussion about grief, betrayal, heartbreak, and the painful process of rebuilding a future after the one you imagined has collapsed. Throughout today's live, one message kept appearing: The biggest battle isn't with other people. It's with the stories inside your own mind. The voice that compares. The voice that doubts. The voice that tells you you're not enough. The voice that wants you to stay where it's safe. But growth begins when you stop believing every thought you think. And start asking: "Is this really true?" 🎙️ Your Life, Your Call, Let's Talk Real conversations. Real people. Real growth. 📲 Join the daily TikTok Live🎧 Listen on Spotify & podcast apps📺 Watch on YouTube: SLJ Coach🌐 www.sljcoach.com #YourLifeYourCall #LetsTalk #SLJCoach #Mindset #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #AddictionRecovery #Healing #MentalHealth #LifeCoach #Resilience #Confidence #SelfDiscovery #Grief #Heartbreak #Motivation #Podcast #TikTokLive #Purpose #GrowthMindset

  7. Jun 20

    Stop Looking for Love... Start Looking for Yourself | Relationships, Friendship & Self-Worth

    Today's live explored a theme that kept showing up in different ways throughout every conversation: What happens when we spend so much time looking for validation, love, acceptance, or answers from other people... that we forget to truly know ourselves? From friendships and heartbreak to confidence, coaching, self-worth, relationships, and personal growth, today's guests shared powerful stories about what it means to stop searching outside yourself and start paying attention to what's happening within. In this episode: 🔹 Why so many people struggle to trust themselves🔹 The difference between listening and giving advice🔹 How expectations can quietly damage relationships and friendships🔹 Why people often want to be heard more than they want solutions🔹 The hidden cost of constantly trying to "fix" others🔹 Learning to ask better questions instead of giving better advice🔹 Recovering from divorce and rebuilding a life from the ground up🔹 How coaching can transform the way you see yourself and others🔹 Confidence, self-awareness, and learning to be present🔹 Why personal growth starts with listening to yourself🔹 The challenge of choosing healthy relationships🔹 Falling for potential instead of reality🔹 Why we stay in relationships long after we know they're wrong for us🔹 The danger of seeking validation through other people🔹 Understanding the difference between ego and self-worth🔹 Building a life that feels aligned before looking for someone to share it with🔹 Sleep, prayer, exercise, and the Biological Reset Button🔹 Becoming the master of your thoughts instead of the servant of them One guest shared a painful friendship where she felt emotionally drained trying to help someone who constantly ignored her advice. Together, we explored whether friendship is really about fixing people—or simply being there to listen. Another guest reflected on rebuilding her life after divorce and shared how learning coaching skills helped her improve not only her relationships with others, but also her relationship with herself. And one powerful conversation focused on a woman who kept finding herself attracted to the wrong men. The discussion uncovered a deeper truth: Maybe the problem wasn't the men. Maybe the journey was about learning who she was before searching for someone else to complete her. Throughout today's live, one message kept returning: The relationship you have with yourself sets the standard for every other relationship in your life. When you know who you are... You stop chasing validation. You stop settling. You stop searching for people to complete you. And you start building a life that already feels complete. 🎙️ Your Life, Your Call, Let's Talk Real conversations. Real people. Real growth. 📲 Join the daily TikTok Live🎧 Listen on Spotify & podcast apps📺 Watch on YouTube: SLJ Coach🌐 www.sljcoach.com #Relationships #SelfWorth #SelfDiscovery #PersonalGrowth #LifeCoach #Mindset #Confidence #Friendship #Dating #Healing #SelfAwareness #MentalHealth #Purpose #Podcast #TikTokLive #SLJCoach #YourLifeYourCall #LetsTalk #GrowthMindset #Coaching

  8. Jun 19

    "The Label Doesn't Define You" | Identity, Self-Belief & Finding Your Own Path

    What happens when the world tells you who you are... but something inside you says they're wrong? Today's live was filled with powerful conversations about identity, confidence, self-belief, and finding the courage to trust your own path. One young woman from Egypt opened up about being diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, yet feeling deep down that the label didn't fully define who she was. Rather than accepting a diagnosis as her identity, she found herself asking a deeper question: "Who am I really?" What followed was a conversation about dreams, creativity, family expectations, and the importance of staying curious about yourself instead of accepting other people's definitions of you. In this episode: 🔹 When labels start to feel bigger than the person behind them🔹 Family expectations versus following your own dreams🔹 Learning to trust yourself when others don't understand your vision🔹 Why curiosity is more powerful than certainty🔹 The importance of creating your own future story🔹 Self-belief and staying connected to your dreams🔹 Personal growth through self-discovery🔹 Finding your voice despite fear and doubt🔹 Confidence and overcoming self-limiting beliefs🔹 Why comparison keeps so many people stuck🔹 Understanding the stories we tell ourselves🔹 The difference between who you are and who you've been told you are The live also explored: 🔹 Learning English through passion, curiosity, and consistency rather than pressure 🔹 Why confidence often disappears when we worry about making mistakes 🔹 The power of daily habits and small improvements over time 🔹 A moving story from Tanzania about resilience, responsibility, leadership, and lessons passed down through generations 🔹 The importance of showing up for yourself every single day, even when progress feels slow Throughout today's conversations, one message kept returning: You are not your diagnosis. You are not your fears. You are not the opinions of other people. You are the person who gets to decide what happens next. And sometimes the most important question you can ask isn't: "What's wrong with me?" It's: "Who do I want to become?" 🎙️ Your Life, Your Call, Let's Talk Real conversations. Real people. Real growth. 📲 Join the daily TikTok Live🎧 Listen on Spotify & podcast apps📺 Watch on YouTube: SLJ Coach🌐 www.sljcoach.com #YourLifeYourCall #LetsTalk #SLJCoach #SelfDiscovery #PersonalGrowth #Confidence #MentalHealth #Mindset #LifeCoach #Purpose #Identity #Resilience #SelfBelief #GrowthMindset #Motivation #Podcast #TikTokLive #DreamBig #Healing #PersonalDevelopment

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Your Life, Your Call, Let’s Talk is a space for real, honest conversation. I’m Stefan Lindberg-Jones, Life Decoder & Coach. Each episode explores the patterns, experiences, and decisions that shape our lives—through live coaching conversations and guest discussions. This isn’t about fixing. It’s about seeing clearly. If you feel something resonate and want to explore your own journey, you can book a 1:1 conversation: calendly.com/stefan-sljcoach/discovery-meeting

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