You're Not The Only One

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Our suffering connects us more profoundly than you might expect. You’re Not The Only One shares true, real-life stories of trauma, addiction, PTSD, depression, and resilience, all told by those who have lived through them. Sometimes, all it takes is the reassurance that You’re Not The Only One. "Sometimes people don't need advice. Sometimes they just want to hear that they aren't the only one” -Matthew McConaughey.

Episodes

  1. 12/08/2024

    What if you were always in survival mode?

    A teenage boy finds out that his dad has been murdered in downtown Chicago. Coming into adulthood he finds himself in tumultuous relationships and soon the throes of addiction. “It’s not that I don’t want to get out of bed, it’s that I’m going to dread what comes next. I don’t have any intention of trying to shift my focus and when I do it feels like it’s more of a struggle. There’s no structure, no plan, I’m always in survival mode. Always thinking about the next move, the next step to get out of this funk. It’s been like this for years. I know I’m not the only one who feels this way. There has to be somebody.” Today’s episode featured Mike Siam. Mike has a podcast called “Beyond The Mud” available on Apple and Spotify. If you would like to contact Mike, you can at beyondthemudpodcast@gmail.com.  If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health, thoughts of suicide or addiction these resources can help: National Suicide Hotline: https://www.988lifeline.org Text or Call 988 Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction: https://www.dea.gov/recovery-resources National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/findsupport/  *Call NAMI HelpLine at ⁠⁠⁠800-950-6264⁠⁠⁠ or text “helpline” to ⁠⁠⁠62640.⁠⁠⁠ In a crisis, ⁠⁠⁠call⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠text⁠⁠⁠ 988. Alcoholics Anonymous: AA.org ----------------------------------------------- Show Socials: Instagram: @nottheonlyonepod TikTok: @nottheonlyonepod

    40 min

  2. 11/03/2024

    What if you stopped allowing pain to dictate how you behave?

    A man's story of his struggle with alcoholism. After reaching out to a friend for help he finds answers to questions he never knew he had in rehab. Today’s episode featured Hamish Niven. He is a mentor and guide for helping others overcome addiction and the host of the podcast The Crucible - Conversations for the curious. Are you curious about what normal drinking look like?  I invite you to visit ⁠friendordepend.com⁠. There you’ll find a free 6 question self assessment that allows you to examine your relationship with alcohol with fresh eyes and without judgement. It’s not created to shame, embarrass or judge; instead, is there to raise awareness of what we often don’t spot in our busy lives. If you would like to contact Hamish you can on his website ⁠hamishniven.com⁠. Podcast: The Crucible Podcast - Conversations for the Curious Facebook: Hamish Niven LinkedIn: @hamishniven TikTok: @hamish.niven YouTube: @HamishNiven ____________________________________ If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health, thoughts of suicide or addiction these resources can help: National Suicide Hotline: https://www.988lifeline.org Text or Call 988 Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction: https://www.dea.gov/recovery-resources National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/findsupport/  *Call NAMI HelpLine at ⁠⁠⁠⁠800-950-6264⁠⁠⁠⁠ or text “helpline” to ⁠⁠⁠⁠62640.⁠⁠⁠⁠ In a crisis, ⁠⁠⁠⁠call⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠text⁠⁠⁠⁠ 988. Alcoholics Anonymous: AA.org Show Socials: Instagram: @nottheonlyonepod TikTok: @nottheonlyonepod

    36 min

  3. 10/26/2024

    What if you turned your mess into a message?

    A woman witnesses a school shooting and immediately realizes she knows the shooter. After numerous traumatic life events she finds light at the end of the tunnel. Today’s episode featured Melissa Armstrong. Melissa is a BSN, RN, HWNC-BC and the Owner of Holistic Health. If you would like to contact Melissa you can at ⁠marmstrong@inursecoach.com⁠. Website: www.holistichealthbymelissa.com IG: @holistichealthbymelissa Facebook: @MelissaArmstrongRN ___________________ If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health, thoughts of suicide or addiction these resources can help: National Suicide Hotline: https://www.988lifeline.org Text or Call 988 Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction: https://www.dea.gov/recovery-resources National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/findsupport/  *Call NAMI HelpLine at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠800-950-6264⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or text “helpline” to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠62640.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In a crisis, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠text⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 988. Alcoholics Anonymous: AA.org Show Socials: Instagram: @nottheonlyonepod TikTok: @nottheonlyonepod

    36 min

  4. 10/05/2024

    What if you gave yourself permission to not be strong?

    A woman witnesses a mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas, NV. In the aftermath she finds the answers to the questions she’s had all her life.  Today’s guest is Debbie Harrell. Debbie is a life coach, Podcaster and a Peer Mentor at the Vegas strong resilience center. If you would like to reach out to Debbie you can through her website https://www.thenewworldnorm.com/. Instagram: @livemorealigned Resiliency Center (formerly Vegas Strong): https://resiliencyandjustice.org/ Onsite Trauma Recovery Program: https://experienceonsite.com/ If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health, thoughts of suicide or addiction these resources can help: National Suicide Hotline: https://www.988lifeline.org Text or Call 988 Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction: https://www.dea.gov/recovery-resources National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/findsupport/  *Call NAMI HelpLine at ⁠⁠⁠⁠800-950-6264⁠⁠⁠⁠ or text “helpline” to ⁠⁠⁠⁠62640.⁠⁠⁠⁠ In a crisis, ⁠⁠⁠⁠call⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠text⁠⁠⁠⁠ 988. Alcoholics Anonymous: AA.org Show Socials: Facebook: You're Not The Only One Podcast Instagram: @nottheonlyonepod TikTok: @nottheonlyonepod

    35 min

  5. 09/19/2024

    What if you were kidnapped and taken to The Middle East?

    A 7 year old girl is abducted on Halloween in 1987 and taken to Jerash Jordan. “Miranda Lambert’s song “The House that Built Me”, I got to live in that house with them. It was a place of healing for me” Today guest was Lauren Burns. If you’d like to reach out to Lauren you can through her website www.laurenburns.net. There you can listen to her podcast "Redeemed". Podcast is available on all streaming platforms.  Website: www.laurenburns.net Podcast: Redeemed Podcast If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health, thoughts of suicide or addiction these resources can help: National Suicide Hotline: https://www.988lifeline.org Text or Call 988 Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction: https://www.dea.gov/recovery-resources National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/findsupport/  *Call NAMI HelpLine at ⁠⁠⁠⁠800-950-6264⁠⁠⁠⁠ or text “helpline” to ⁠⁠⁠⁠62640.⁠⁠⁠⁠ In a crisis, ⁠⁠⁠⁠call⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠text⁠⁠⁠⁠ 988. Alcoholics Anonymous: AA.org Show Socials: Instagram: @nottheonlyonepod TikTok: @nottheonlyonepod

    59 min

  6. 09/09/2024

    What if you almost became 1 of the 22?

    After receiving a traumatic brain injury while serving in Afghanistan a USMC Major finds himself in a terrifying position not knowing how to move forward with his life.  Today’s guest is Major Teddy Colegate. Teddy is the Founder and Chairman of the organization Heroes Outreach. Over the years they have contributed more than $100,000 to support veterans and first responders in need. They understand the stigmas surrounding PTSD and the need for assistance through confidential and continued care. If you would like to reach out to Teddy you can email him at ⁠tcolegate@heroesoutreach.org⁠. **Donate to Heroes Outreach** https://heroesoutreach.org/donate Social Media for Teddy: Website: https://www.heroesoutreach.org Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/heroesoutreach⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/heroes_outreach/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/FCHOutreach⁠ If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health, thoughts of suicide or addiction these resources can help: National Suicide Hotline: https://www.988lifeline.org Text or Call 988 Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction: https://www.dea.gov/recovery-resources National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/findsupport/  *Call NAMI HelpLine at ⁠⁠⁠800-950-6264⁠⁠⁠ or text “helpline” to ⁠⁠⁠62640.⁠⁠⁠ In a crisis, ⁠⁠⁠call⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠text⁠⁠⁠ 988. Alcoholics Anonymous: AA.org Show Socials: Instagram: @nottheonlyonepod TikTok: @nottheonlyonepod

    48 min

  7. 08/27/2024

    What if your son was born with Eagle-Barrett syndrome?

    A father of a boy with special needs finds himself in the ER one night unaware that it would be the last time he would see his son alive. Today's guest was Jason Tuttle. Jason is the creator of the website www.letterstozachary.com There, you can get a glimpse into the male mind and how it grieves and also to purchase Jason’s coloring book he created that is designed to help parents and children bond while they navigate the difficult topics associated with grief. Facebook: Letter’s to Zachary Website: www.letterstozachary.com Instagram: @letters2zachary TikTok: @letters2zachary If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health, thoughts of suicide or addiction these resources can help: National Suicide Hotline: https://www.988lifeline.org Text or Call 988 Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction: https://www.dea.gov/recovery-resources National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/findsupport/  *Call NAMI HelpLine at ⁠⁠800-950-6264⁠⁠ or text “helpline” to ⁠⁠62640.⁠⁠ In a crisis, ⁠⁠call⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠text⁠⁠ 988. Alcoholics Anonymous: AA.org Show Socials: Instagram: @nottheonlyonepod TikTok: @nottheonlyonepod

    48 min

  8. 08/20/2024

    What if you were still sober after 35 years?

    Today's guest is Pete. Pete survived alcoholism and shares his story about his struggles with addiction, his childhood, his sobriety after 35 years and the importance of AA for being and staying sober. If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health, thoughts of suicide or addiction these resources can help: National Suicide Hotline: https://www.988lifeline.org Text or Call 988 Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction: https://www.dea.gov/recovery-resources National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/findsupport/  *Call NAMI HelpLine at ⁠⁠800-950-6264⁠⁠ or text “helpline” to ⁠⁠62640.⁠⁠ In a crisis, ⁠⁠call⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠text⁠⁠ 988. Alcoholics Anonymous: AA.org

    36 min

  9. 07/28/2024

    What if your escape from a cult was just the beginning?

    Born into a cult a boy endures horrific acts of abuse that follow him into his career in law enforcement. “Just knowing someone reached out to help me, because they could see something was going on with me it was like a golden hug from the universe. I knew now without a doubt that I was not alone. I knew I could do this, that there was hope” 
 Today's guest featured Laverne Friesen. If you would like to reach out to Laverne you can email him at laverne@trueemotion.ca. He also has a newsletter on his website www.trueemotion.ca. If you are a first responder and think you might be in crisis Copline is a resource for officers from all law enforcement branches (city, state and federal) to turn to in times of need. Contact 800-COPLINE (267-5463) or Text “BADGE” to 74174 . It gets you connected with a trained crisis counselor via the Emergency Responder Crisis Text Line. This free, confidential service is available 24/7 for all emergency responders. YouTube Channel - True Emotion Show Newsletter - www.trueemotion.ca Facebook  - Laverne Friesen TikTok @trueemotioncoach IG - @trueemotioncoach _____________________________________ Show Socials: Instagram: @nottheonlyonepod TikTok: @nottheonlyonepod If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health, thoughts of suicide or addiction these resources can help: National Suicide Hotline: https://www.988lifeline.org Text or Call 988 Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction: https://www.dea.gov/recovery-resources National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/findsupport/  *Call NAMI HelpLine at ⁠⁠800-950-6264⁠⁠ or text “helpline” to ⁠⁠62640.⁠⁠ In a crisis, ⁠⁠call⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠text⁠⁠ 988. Alcoholics Anonymous: AA.org

    50 min

  10. 07/15/2024

    What if you were used to end someone's life?

    Driving down a dark highway in the middle of the night a man comes face to face with something that changes his life forever.  Jacques is a science educator, public speaker, professional life coach and the author of Driving Out of Darkness: Self-care Strategies for Trauma recovery. His book is available at Barnes & Noble and Amazon. If you would like to reach out to Jacques - Email: powerfulimpact@sasktel.net Website: ⁠https://www.drivingoutofdarkness.com/⁠ Instagram: @drivingoutofdarkness. TikTok: @drivingoutofdarkness https://www.linkedin.com/in/powerfulimpact/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089572114082 If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health, thoughts of suicide or addiction these resources can help: National Suicide Hotline: https://www.988lifeline.org Text or Call 988 Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction: https://www.dea.gov/recovery-resources National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/findsupport/  *Call NAMI HelpLine at ⁠800-950-6264⁠ or text “helpline” to ⁠62640.⁠ In a crisis, ⁠call⁠ or ⁠text⁠ 988. Alcoholics Anonymous: AA.org Show Socials: Instagram: @nottheonlyonepod TikTok: @nottheonlyonepod

    55 min

  11. 07/15/2024

    What if quitting your addiction saved your life more than once?

    Today’s guest requested to remain anonymous.  If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health, thoughts of suicide or addiction these resources can help: National Suicide Hotline: https://www.988lifeline.org Text or Call 988 Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction: https://www.dea.gov/recovery-resources National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/findsupport/  *Call NAMI HelpLine at ⁠800-950-6264⁠ or text “helpline” to ⁠62640.⁠ In a crisis, ⁠call⁠ or ⁠text⁠ 988. Alcoholics Anonymous: AA.org

    41 min

  12. 07/15/2024

    What if you were forced to take amphetamines?

    Feeling unheard and unseen as a kid, a diagnosis of ADHD at age 7 would send him on a life long journey of figuring out what it all meant. Today's guest is Russel Kramer. If you would like to reach out to Russel you can email at rlkramerlit@gmail.com Russel is the author of the a fantastic book titled “Hocus Focus - Coming of Age with ADD and it’s Medicines”. You can find it on Amazon and goodreads.com. You can find Russel on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @R.L. Kramer. If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health, thoughts of suicide or addiction these resources can help: National Suicide Hotline: https://www.988lifeline.org Text or Call 988 Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction: https://www.dea.gov/recovery-resources National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/findsupport/ *Call NAMI HelpLine at 800-950-6264 or text “helpline” to 62640. In a crisis, call or text 988. Alcoholics Anonymous: AA.org

    56 min
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Our suffering connects us more profoundly than you might expect. You’re Not The Only One shares true, real-life stories of trauma, addiction, PTSD, depression, and resilience, all told by those who have lived through them. Sometimes, all it takes is the reassurance that You’re Not The Only One. "Sometimes people don't need advice. Sometimes they just want to hear that they aren't the only one” -Matthew McConaughey.

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