Paralysis to Purpose David Cooks

Mike Lee opens up about his profound journey with mental health, detailing the significant challenges he faced, including severe anxiety and depression. These struggles stemmed from both personal and professional pressures, which began during a particularly stressful period in his career.

Mike recounts the physical manifestations of his mental health issues, such as insomnia, lack of appetite, and constant fatigue, which exacerbated his emotional state and impacted his daily life and relationships.

A pivotal moment in Mike's journey occurred when he hit rock bottom and realized the necessity of significant changes in his lifestyle and mindset. He sought professional help, including therapy and counseling, which provided him with tools to manage his anxiety and depression. Finding a therapist who understood and supported his specific needs was crucial to his recovery. In addition to traditional therapy, Mike explored alternative treatments and self-help strategies, becoming an advocate for mindfulness practices such as meditation and yoga. These practices helped him regain control over his thoughts and emotions, while regular physical exercise served as a therapeutic outlet.

Mike also addresses the societal stigma associated with mental health, particularly for men who are often expected to suppress their emotions. He emphasizes the importance of breaking these stigmas by sharing experiences and seeking support without shame.

Throughout the podcast, Mike's journey is portrayed not just as a personal struggle but as a call to action for greater mental health awareness and support. He encourages creating a supportive environment where individuals can openly discuss their mental health without fear of judgment. By sharing his story, Mike hopes to normalize conversations about mental health and inspire others to prioritize their well-being.


Check out Mike's website: https://trainthrive3.com/
Follow Mike on Twitter: and Instagram: @whoismikelee

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Have Fun.  Serve Others.
Celebrate.



The post COVID workplace has changed, or has it?



As much as things change, things stay the same.  Everyone wants to maximize their time.   Being
efficient on the job while enjoying life do NOT have to be mutually exclusive. 

Ryan Estis, author of “Prepare for Impact – Driving Growth and
Serving Others through the Principles of Human-Centered Leadership’, is one of
the most respected voices in the United States regarding Leadership, Team Building
and Personal Development.

Estis is convinced that work and life can be and should be fun and
enjoyed.  How to we make sure that happens?
  Getting back to “the basics”, “the
fundamentals”.   Work Burnout and Unhealthy Relationships can
occur when we get away from the basics of honoring each other by giving grace
and respect.  Intentionality
Matters.

 

Compassion. Action.  Sympathy. Empathy.



As a basketball coach (retired), I always wanted the players on my
team to know their value to the team and to know that they are valued by me.  That was fundamental to establishing a culture
of winning.

Estis discusses these fundamentals and more on today’s podcast.  


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You will NEVER walk again.
You will NEVER do that again.

For many who have experienced a traumatic event (i.e. Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Injury), the above statements are often the prognosis, leaving them without hope.

Thanks to Dr. Kyle Daigle, the narrative is changing.
“For people who refuse to accept NEVER as an answer”, Dr. Kyle Daigle uses an innovative approach to neurological recovery with Laser Therapy, Primitive reflexing and Nerve Stimulation. He is passionate and committed to restore health against all odds.

Dr. Daigle, a former college baseball player, was introduced to service on the playgrounds of St. Charles, Louisiana by his mother, a teacher who overcame her disabilities to work with children with Down Syndrome. After school, his mother would bring some of her students to the local playground and Kyle and his brother would play with them. A simple activity that shaped Dr. Daigle’s belief in the dignity of every person he encounters, and if possible make their lives better.

His story to becoming the Co-Founder of NeuroSolution and one of the top Chiropractors in his field, (in the world) is a remarkable story. On his journey, Dr. Daigle intentionally involves his Wife and children in everything he does. Nothing, outside of his faith in Christ, is more important than his family.

Check out Dr. Daigle's website: https://www.neurosolutionlc.com
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Born in Iran, Dr. Amir Rashidian witnessed firsthand the atrocities of war. The Iranian government was overthrown. Iran became the Islamic Republic of Iran and the world as he knew it changed. He was 6-years old when Saddam Hussein’s Iraq invaded Iran and thus began the air-raids and bombings.

Amir’s father wanted to bring his family to America. Every summer Amir’s father would take their family to a different European country with the hopes of obtaining a visa to the United States. Each time they met rejection and had to return home.

Finally, at age 11, Amir’s family was given permission to enter the United States of America. In August of 1985, Amir and his mother landed in Los Angeles with two suitcases and $500.

Before leaving Iran, Amir’s dad wanted to teach him about poverty and life in the underprivileged regions of Iran. It was here that Dr Amir Rashidian decided to become a doctor, to save lives and prevent unnecessary death he witnessed in the village. Specifically, a young pregnant woman die in her husband arm, because there were no Doctors there.

Dr. Amir’s journey to fulfilling his childhood declaration contains many twists and turns. On this episode of Paralysis to Purpose, he candidly shares the obstacles and the victories he experienced along the way, including battling deep depression and suicidal thoughts to becoming a follower of Jesus Christ.

Check out Dr. Amir Rashidian 's website:https://drrashidian.com/
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HIS STORY INSPIRED ME.  HIS FAITH ENCOURAGED ME.


On November 2, 2011, Vincent Rutley, actor, playwright and musician, survived a near fatal accident that severed his spinal cord. Diagnosed as a paraplegic with traumatic brain damage,
the doctors prepared him for the worst by telling him he would never move his arms or legs again.  He viewed this
tragedy as an “Assignment” not a “Punishment”.

Vincent Rutley comes from a strong family of faith, and has
a strong personal relationship with God, so in the doctor’s report didn’t deter them from expecting the best.  Believing
that God would perform a miracle, Vincent began his journey of recovery.  

It was a few weeks after his surgery, that the miracles began.  Feeling and slight movement in his right arm, became a full range of motion.  Later, his left arm and wrist became
functional.

In 2014 Vincent returned to the stage play production “Street Corner “which he wrote, produces and starred in, from his wheelchair.  “Your disability doesn’t change the fact that
God made you, YOU!  The journey may be 10
times tough, but you can fulfill your wildest dreams.  The car accident didn’t paralyze my love for acting.  I didn’t lose my love for acting because I use a wheelchair now.

Vincent Rutley doesn’t deny the reality of the challenges that come with his spinal cord injury, but he refuses to let it dictate the quality of his life. He has learned to lean on his support system, spearheaded by his wife, who he was engaged to at the time of the accident.  His goal is to become the most sought-after quadriplegic actor in the business.

Thirteen years after the accident, Vincent Rutley still believes
that God will work a miracle and he will walk again.  In the meantime, he is committed to living
life to the fullest.


Check out Vincent's website:https://vincentrutley.jimdofree.com/
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Transparent. Real. Unedited.

“Sometimes even when you are doing your best, things don’t
work out.  Things conclude.  It’s ok to begin again.”– Kenneth Lock II

Kenneth Lock II, author of the book “Shift Happens” , Pastor
of Evolve Church and  Chaplain for The Milwaukee
Bucks is no stranger to the changes, “the shifts” life can bring.  In this episode of Paralysis to Purpose the Podcast,
we discuss the pain of a DIVORCE and the process of healing from a broken heart. Among other things, we also discuss how being  diagnosed with MENINGITIS and given 48 hours to live changed his perspective on LIFE.  

Gratitude is a lifestyle for Pastor Kenneth Lock Ii.  And for him, giving to others is an expression of gratitude. The consummate servant, Pastor Lock is passionate about making a difference in the lives of whoever he encounters:  eager to share the principles he has used to navigate the muddy waters of life.

In his book “Shift Happens”, Lock helps help others find
renewed Purpose, Gratitude and Love after heartbreak.