The Risen Fallen Podcast

Mark Henriksen

We ALL fall down, together we rise. Whether you’re going through dark days, or have dealt with them in the past, or perhaps maybe they have impacted someone you love, we have all been impacted by mental health struggles in some way, shape or form. No matter what it is that you are going through, life can and will get better for you. We have all felt that same feeling of being alone in this world, when the lights are all out, and nobody else is awake and all we have is the voice in our head. The feeling that even with our friends, family, coworkers, teammates, bosses, coaches, and peers around us, that we are alone in this fight, and in this world. THAT SPECIFIC FEELING IS WHAT CONNECTS US ALL. We are together alone. Not only will it get “better” but I truly believe you can find the greatness that resides within you, and that you’ll spread it to others as well. I find it interesting to speak with business owners, hard workers, and inspiring people about the challenges they have faced and how they‘ve overcome them. Based out of Vancouver, I find it important to speak about some of the difficult things in life, and to encourage others to feel happier and spread the love!

  1. 20 Jul

    Advocate for Yourself: Stop Expecting People to Read Your Mind | Ep. #211

    In this episode of The Risen Fallen Podcast, I talk about what it really means to advocate for yourself in everyday life.   Whether it is asking for better treatment at work, communicating your needs in a relationship, addressing tension in a friendship, or pushing for answers in healthcare, too many people stay silent and expect others to understand what they are feeling.   That silence often turns into resentment, burnout, broken relationships, and missed opportunities.   Advocating for yourself does not mean being aggressive, entitled, or disrespectful. It means clearly communicating what you need, asking better questions, setting boundaries, and being willing to seek another opinion when something does not feel right.   People cannot respond to what you never say.   In this episode, I cover: How unspoken expectations create resentment Why your boss, partner, friends, or doctor may not know what you need The difference between advocating for yourself and attacking others How to speak up calmly and clearly Why self-advocacy is essential in work, relationships, friendships, and healthcare When speaking up reveals that it may be time to walk away   Your life is too important to leave entirely in the hands of people who may not know what you need.   The Risen Fallen Podcast explores mental health, personal growth, faith, discipline, relationships, and the mindset required to build a better life.   If you liked the show, help it grow!   Leave a review and rate 5 stars on Apple Podcast, and Spotify! 3   Reach out on Instagram: @RisenFallen   Check out my website: www.risenfallen.com

  2. 22 Jun

    Love & Peace Are Built, Not Found | Ep. #207

    In this episode of The Risen Fallen Podcast, I talk about the idea that love and peace are not things we simply find — they are things we build.   We live in a world where everything feels replaceable. Don’t like something? Upgrade it. Order something new. Swipe to the next person. Find a better job. Move to a better house. Chase the next version of life.   But that mindset can slowly train us to treat people, commitments, relationships, and even our own peace like they are disposable.   The truth is, the next thing will not always fix the deeper issue. A new job, a new relationship, a new house, a new purchase, or a new phase of life might feel exciting for a while — but eventually, we bring ourselves with us.   Real love is built through patience, forgiveness, humility, communication, and commitment.   Real peace is built through discipline, gratitude, prayer, responsibility, perspective, and learning how to stand firm even when life feels heavy.   This episode is about slowing down, taking ownership, and asking whether we are actually looking for something better — or just avoiding the work required to build something meaningful.   Love is built. Peace is built. And the best things in life usually require more than finding them — they require choosing them, protecting them, and growing through them.   Episode #207 of The Risen Fallen Podcast.   If you liked the show, help it grow!   Leave a review and rate 5 stars on Apple Podcast, and Spotify! 3   Reach out on Instagram: @RisenFallen   Check out my website: www.risenfallen.com

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We ALL fall down, together we rise. Whether you’re going through dark days, or have dealt with them in the past, or perhaps maybe they have impacted someone you love, we have all been impacted by mental health struggles in some way, shape or form. No matter what it is that you are going through, life can and will get better for you. We have all felt that same feeling of being alone in this world, when the lights are all out, and nobody else is awake and all we have is the voice in our head. The feeling that even with our friends, family, coworkers, teammates, bosses, coaches, and peers around us, that we are alone in this fight, and in this world. THAT SPECIFIC FEELING IS WHAT CONNECTS US ALL. We are together alone. Not only will it get “better” but I truly believe you can find the greatness that resides within you, and that you’ll spread it to others as well. I find it interesting to speak with business owners, hard workers, and inspiring people about the challenges they have faced and how they‘ve overcome them. Based out of Vancouver, I find it important to speak about some of the difficult things in life, and to encourage others to feel happier and spread the love!