Linda's Corner: Hope - Healing - Happiness Linda Bjork

When the doctor told Mike Coy he had cancer and needed to start treatment right away, he said, "I'm too busy, what's plan B?"  The doctor replied, "You die."  Mike said, "Let's go back to plan A."   Mike is a past president of the Austin Westlake Chamber of Commerce, the Sr. Benefits Consultant with Aflac, and a baseball coach winning 3 Texas State championships, 1 National Championships and 5 Australian Down Under World Championships.  He is also a best-selling author and keynote speaker.  You can reach Mike at his website ichoselive.com.

Freebies:  Mike is offering 2 free gifts.  1) Mike's 10 tips to prevent cancer, 2) Chapter 8 of his book "I Chose Live." Go to https://www.mikecoyspeaks.com/gift  

Some highlights Mike shares:
Mike's winning baseball careerYou either get busy living or you get busy dyingWomen usually choose to get regular checkups, but men don't.  The most common forms of cancer are easily treatable when detected early.You have a choiceFor cancer survivors, life is divided into BC and AC periods.  Before cancer and after cancer.Take care of yourself and manage stressFree gift 10 tips to prevent cancer at MikeCoySpeaks.com/giftDad's final words, "Son, make a difference."Pay it forwardFinding purpose in our livesWhatever you're facing, you can get through itAnd morePlease share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!

Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.   Become the champion of your own story as you overcome your challenges.  

Extreme jealousy is toxic and can damage your relationships and your life.  Shanenn Bryant is a relationship confidence expert, educator, podcast host, coach, and the founder and CEO of Top Self.  You can reach Shanenn at her website www.topself.com.   

Some highlights Shanenn shares:
What is the difference between "normal" levels of jealousy and "toxic" jealousy?
Extreme jealousy usually comes from a lack of self worth
People suffering from toxic jealousy often experienced dysfunctional relationships growing up
Extreme jealousy comes from extreme fear
Toxic jealousy is not rational
You can't "prove" fidelity - you can only prove infidelity
What are the stories you tell yourself?
What is the root?
What is the insecure reassurance loop? and why is it never satisfied?
Jealousy is a sign of a deeper issue that needs to be resolved
We have to admit that we are the problem (or at least part of the problem)
How a "think, do, say" journal can help people overcome toxic jealousy
How jealousy takes over your life
Start with one small thing
Why you have more control when you overcome the habit cycle of anxiety
You are not alone
Let's dig in and turn down jealousy
Improve your happiness
And more

Please share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!

Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.   Become the champion of your own story as you overcome your challenges.  

Wilk Wilkinson endured horrible bullying and other trauma as a child, and that victim mentality carried with him to adulthood until he made a decision that he wasn't going to be a victim any more.  Wilk is a husband, father, Christian conservative, and the host of the Derate the Hate podcast.  You can reach Wilk at his website   https://deratethehate.com/  

Some of the highlights from Wilk:
"I decided I wouldn't be a victim any more"Perpetual victim mentality can lead to self destructive behaviorPerpetual victim mentality can lead to self fulfilling prophecyNo one can change how you feel, but we have a responsibility to change the way we behaveThe keys to overcoming victim mentality are gratitude and personal accountabilityWe are not powerless in our life - claim your powerWhat is the Reticular Activating System and how can it help me (or hinder me)?Making simple changes bring positive resultsWe may not have control over everything that happens in our lives, but we have the power to choose how we respond.And morePlease share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!

Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.   Become the champion of your own story as you overcome your challenges. 

Join us for a heartfelt discussion about the courageous journey to inner healing.  Mary McMonagle is an intuitive healer, coach, podcast host, and the founder of True Vibe.  You can reach Mary at her website   https://truevibewellness.com/.  

Conversation highlights:
Why does deep healing require courage? How can our ego get in the way?How do we learn to love ourselves?Imposter syndromeGet out of your own wayHow to accept yourselfI am the star of my own storyHow we can give other people power over us (and how to stop)How to let go?How to feel worthy and deservingSpeak your desires out loudAnd morePlease share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!

Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.   Become the champion of your own story as you overcome your challenges. 

Bersabeh's first memory is hiding from dropping bombs.  Bersabeh met James Ray when he was homeless, sick, and 20 million dollars in debt.  Their stories of resilience and redemption give hope and assurance that you can bounce back from adversity too.  James Arthur Ray is a New York Times bestselling author, philosopher, and consultant who has appeared on Oprah, Larry King and the Today Show.  His story is told on the CNN documentary "Enlighten Us."  Bear is an intuitive consultant who helps people heal from their past and take their power back.   

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Some of the highlights Ray and Bersabeh share:
Bersabeh's traumatic early years growing up in Iran during the Iran-Iraq war
Hiding from bombs and watching the military forcefully take her parents to prison
Escaping from dangerous Iran and emigrating to the United States
Enduring (and escaping) an abusive relationship
Healing from a traumatic past
James's story of being on top of the world with a New York Times best selling book, interviews with Oprah, and a net worth of millions and the tragic accident that took it all away
Spending two years in prison, losing everything, and owing $20 million in debt
Resilience and redemption
Healing from unresolved trauma
Making the unconscious conscious
Why we chase the opinions of people we don't know and who don't care about us
Learning to choose what really matters
Helping and lifting each other
How love strengthens us to heal
And more

Please share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!

Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety. 

Erik DaRosa leads a men's mental health support group.  He's helping to change the face of mental health one conversation at a time.  Erik is a mental health advocate and speaker, author, podcast host, and the founder and CEO of From Survivor to Thriver.  You can reach Erik at his website https://fromsurvivortothriver.com.

Some of the highlights Erik shares:
Why it's so important to have conversations about mental healthYou're not aloneIt's all about empowering people to overcome their challengesGet out of "stuck" and enjoy your own victory storyThriving with anxiety and OCDHow the rituals of OCD helped him feel some control while living in a cauldron of dreadHow people hide their strugglesHow you can tell when someone is being authenticBuilding a communityShattering stigmasMen are problem solvers - we think we need to fix it on our own or we're failuresBeing vulnerable gets easier - I promise - it gets betterVulnerability is not a weakness, it's a strengthPeople want to be seen, heard, understood and to know they're not aloneDon't interrupt, just listenReach out to friendsJoin a support groupBaseball requires a team, no single player can win by himselfErik's "equilateral triangle" of healingLearning how to be presentYou matter.  There is hope.  You have the strength to get through this.  You're not alone.And morePlease share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!

Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.