Ep.2 - Talking Business and Divorce with Adrian Vargas

In today's episode we talk to Adriana Bucci from Lets Get Your Shift Together on Instagram about Narcissist and how they can affect our lives.  Not only do we dive into how they affect our lives, but also what steps we can take to stop the abuse from the narcissist in our life.  This episode is full of great information, and I took a lot away from it and I know you will too.  Narcissism is such a huge topic right now, and if you have a Narc in your life I highly recommend listening to this episode.

About Adriana Bucci

Adriana Bucci is a narcissistic abuse recovery life coach based in Toronto, Canada. She empowers her clients worldwide to heal from narcissistic abuse, and the emotional, mental and physical pain that comes along with it. After her own 4-year struggle with physical chronic pain, she learned about the mindbody connection and the work of Dr. John Sarno. In a nutshell, chronic pain can be linked to repressed emotions from childhood trauma. After doing her inner work around her childhood having been raised by a narcissistic mother, her chronic pain went away and this inspired her to be a life coach and help others who are facing similar issues

Adriana's Book Recommendations: Click Here

Today we dive deep into how to overcome negative self talk with Michelle Kuei.  It was fascinating to here her story and how she is now helping others overcome this negative self talk so many struggle with.  It doesn't matter who you are, we ALL struggle with this and can benefit from what she shares in today's episode.

About Michelle Kuei

Michelle Kuei is a certified confidence coach who coach people to confidently tell their stories that get them seen, heard, hired and change lives along the way. She is the author of a memoir “Perfectly Normal-an immigrant’s story of making it in America”; an inspirational journey of overcoming adversity after an automobile accident that changed her life trajectory. Michelle was born in Taiwan and grew up in New York, but today she lives in Los Angeles. Michelle enjoys a nice cup of coffee and meaningful conversations with friends. Her favorite food is Hawaiian pizza. 

Book Blurb

Michelle Kuei was an 11-year-old student in rural Taiwan when a car running a red light completely altered her life’s trajectory. Through the long and painful process of recovery, Kuei made surprising discoveries about loss, identity, and personal strength--revelations that helped guide her through her journey as an immigrant to the United States. With radical honesty bolstering her storytelling, Kuei shows us how positive transformation can happen when we let go of self-pity, embrace our flaws, and learn to love ourselves.

Free Resource from Michelle Kuei

Book Recommendations

Michelle Kuei Book: Perfectly Normal: An Immigrants Story of Making it In America

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (Oprah's Book Club, Selection 61)

Let's Talk About Porn Addiction
In today's episode I dive deep into the porn crisis that our society is facing today, as kids younger and younger are getting brought into this industry.  Joshua talks all about why it's happening and what we can do as parents, and a society to help.  This is something I personally used to battle with and have personal experience in.  I don't think that it get talked about enough in today's day and age.  Let's fight against society and talk about it, rather then hiding it in the closet.

About Joshua Shea

Joshua Shea is the father of two amazing children and the husband to a wonderful wife. He and his family have a menagerie of cats and dogs and reside in Central Maine, where he was born and raised.

Today he works as an author and public speaker, sharing his story and educating others about addiction. Each of his books are available for purchase on Amazon and can be found under the ‘Get Help’ tab on the main menu of paddictrecovery.com.

Joshua believes that if we, as a society, can begin to talk more about pornography addiction and mental health, people may be able to address their addictions before they devolve to the unhealthy and criminal places where his very own hit rock bottom.

For years, on the outside, people only saw him as a successful magazine publisher, film festival founder and city councilor. Joshua hid his mental health issues, pornography and alcohol addictions from the world. The end to this façade came in 2013 after engaging a teen girl in an online chatroom. For this action he served six months in jail and credits this experience to being the wake up call needed. Joshua credits his higher-power for giving him the strength to fix his very broken self.

Like most in recovery, Joshua understands the issues better than the non-addict. However he does not wish his stories, experiences, thoughts and opinions be misinterpreted as any definitive answers. Does he consider himself a pornography addiction expert? At this point, yes. Unfortunately, it’s not hard to be a pornography addiction expert these days. He does believe that what makes him an expert is that he has a multitude of third-hand knowledge from research and interactions with so many pornography addicts.

THE HIGHLIGHTS
 - Pornography Addict for 25 years; Alcohol Addict for 21 years
 - In Recovery and Relapse-Free since March 2014
 - Alcohol Rehabilitation at Spencer Recovery Center, Palm Springs, Calif., March-June 2014 (including internship and group facilitation)
  - Sex/Porn Addiction Rehabilitation at Sante Center for Healing, Argyle, Texas, May-July 2015
 - Author, The Addiction Nobody Will Talk About: How I Let My Pornography Addiction Hurt People and Destroy Relationships
- Co-Author, He’s a Porn Addict…Now What? An Expert and a Former Addict Answer Your Questions
- Contributor of Sex/Porn Addiction Recovery Articles for TheFix.com and Recovery Today magazine
- Public Speaker on the Subject of Pornography Addiction
- Certified Betrayal Trauma Coach – Certification through The PBT Institute, New York
- Presenter at 4th International Conference on Addiction Research and Therapy, October 2020
- TEDx Talk Speaker, December 2020, “The Twisted Tentacles of Porn Addiction"
-  Certified Life Coach through KEW Training Academy – Accredited by CTAA 

Wow! That is all I have to say about today's episode.  Today we talk with Michelle E. Dickinson, and dive into mental health and the impact that it plays in the work place and our youth.  We also start the conversation on how we can break this negative stigma around mental health, so that way the generations to come can live in a better and healthier future mentally.  Below you can find the background information on Michelle E. Dickinson along with all the resources shared in today's episode.

Michelle E. Dickinson Background:

1 in 3 Americans are dealing with depression or anxiety due to COVID. The emotional impact of the pandemic is hitting many of us. The United Nations released a policy brief entitled COVID-19 and the Need for Action on Mental Health citing the deep toll the crisis has taken due to social isolation, losing a loved one, and the economic turmoil from lost income. Now, more than ever, we need to normalize the mental health conversation. 

Return to work anxiety is very real for so many people also. Setting up your home for harmony is also a challenge for many. Invite me to share tips and strategies to help ease anxiety and how to create a home environment and structure that will best support your family.

I've experienced the "trifecta" of mental health.

1. I grew up loving and caring for my bipolar mother.
2. I helped build the largest mental health employee resource group at a fortune 50 company.
3. I experienced depression due to a life event reminding me that nobody is immune to mental illness at any given point in their life.

My book Breaking Into My Life was written to help myself—along with the rest of us—better understand the world of mental illness. My story of perseverance and triumph helps challenge and transform the “suffer in silence” dynamic, and makes mental illness more understood, treated and accepted.

I am out to do my part to eliminate the stigma by normalizing the mental health conversation in workplaces and within the first responder community. I partner with innovative leaders to bring my programs and mental health strategies to help them cultivate cultures of compassion for those living with or caring for those with invisible disabilities. My Resilience webinar has made an impact with empowering hundreds of employees during COVID-19 quarantine.   

Where To Find Michelle:

1. Her Website

2. Her Blog

3. LinkedIn Profile

4.  Facebook Profile

5. Twitter Profile

6. YouTube Channel

7. Instagram Profile


Below are links to all the resources and books talked about in this episode.  Some links may contain affiliate links, BUT don't worry you wont pay anymore than the normal price.  This just helps me keep the show going.

Resources:

Books:

1. Breaking Into My Life: Growing Up with a Bipolar Parent and My Battle to Reclaim Myself
by Michelle E. Dickinson

2.  The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book)
by Don Miguel Ruiz


Other Resources:

NAMI

In today's episode Stan Tscherenkow and I talk all about business and keeping you motivated when you feel like quitting.  Stan provides great insight into techniques you can use to really shift your mindset and get you on the right track for your business, while increasing profit.  I really enjoyed my talk with Stan and received a lot of value from it, you will too!  Stan Tscherenkow is also a business consultant, so if your interested in getting some help for your business feel free to reach out to him on his Instagram or business site, the links will be below.  Hope you all enjoy today's episode, and don't forget to follow and leave a review.

Stay Motivated, LET'S GOOO!!!

Dillon



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Book Recommendations by Stan, links are affiliates which helps the show but you will not be charged anymore than usual.

Book Recommendations:

1.  Books by John Maxwell
2.  Your Next Five Moves: Master the Art of Business Strategy
3. Time Management by Brian Tracy
4.  Books on Speed Reading



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 I am really excited for today's episode and hope you can find the time to go check it out. Today's episode is a true resilience story of somebody who took a bad experience and turned it into a purpose. You will be sure to get chills, and I am so honored Matt was willing to come on to share his story, and don't forget to check him out and show him some love via the links below. I learned so much from my talk with Matt, and really made me reflect on my own life and what is important. Be thankful for today, as tomorrow is never promised. With that being said let's dive into today's epsiode! You're going to LOVE IT!

 Also at the end of each episode I ask the guest to share a book with us, which you can find the link below.  It's an affiliate link, but will not cost you anymore money, it just helps the show to continue moving forward and make an impact in others lives.  As always thank you so much and You're a Rockstar!

Book Recommendation: Power of One

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In today's episode with Adrian Vargas we dive into business and divorce. We talk about the struggles of going through divorce, and ways to help you pull through such a dark time that so many people go through. We also talk about the struggles of running and operating a business, and how it can affect your daily life as well. Today you will get some awesome insight into working through hard times, and not comparing yourself to everyone else and what they have. I am super excited for what's in store for today's episode!

In this episode I dive deep into a conversation with my wife Crystal Smith as she talks about her trauma as a child and deal with depression and anxiety.  In this episode you will feel motivated and inspired to keep pushing through whatever it is you may be dealing with.  Crystal shares her struggles, overcoming those struggles, and now what she is doing to give back and help those who may be struggling.  Crystal has always wanted to make an impact in the mental health space, and she is well on her way to doing that.  So excited to share this story with you guys, so lets dive in!

Also at the end of each episode I ask the guest to share a book with us, which you can find the link below.  It's an affiliate link, but will not cost you anymore money, it just helps the show to continue moving forward and make an impact in others lives.  As always thank you so much and You're a Rockstar!

Book Recommendation: Overcoming Trauma and PTSD


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Let's Stay Motivated Podcast Introduction

In today's episode I give you a run down of what to expect from this podcast, and the exciting new and upcoming things I have planned.  I hope to bring motivation and inspiration to you all as you listen through the episodes, and hope you gain some knowledge along the way too.  If I can just help one person this podcast will have been well worth it.  I look forward to connecting with all of you. Remember You're a Rock star!


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