michael castanon

In this episode of the Alter’d Life Podcast, host Michael Castanon engages in a heartfelt conversation with Cole Dyar, the Executive Director of Mental Health Network at Northbound Treatment Services, and Samantha Colicchio, Creative Director at SouthSwell Digital Marketing. They explore the intricacies of dealing with mental health challenges within relationships, shedding light on Relationship OCD (ROCD) and the transformative power it can have within a partnership. Both Cole and Samantha share their personal experiences, revealing how understanding, compassion, and growth have become pivotal in their journey of turning pain into resilience.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Compassionate Support: Cole advises approaching loved ones with compassion rather than assumption, offering various forms of support beyond words.
• Finding Blessings in Pain: Samantha discovers profound growth within her relationship, recognizing her pain as a catalyst for personal development and connection.
• Empowerment through Shared Struggles: Both Cole and Samantha embrace their vulnerabilities, turning pain into strength, inspiring hope and support for others facing similar challenges.
• Strategic Alliance in Relationships: The couple emphasizes the significance of growth, trust, and service in fostering a strong, mutually supportive partnership.

HIGHLIGHT QUOTES

• Cole Dyar: "I watched a woman take her pain and turn it into power."
• Samantha Colicchio: "Being in a partnership is about growth. I feel seen and held in the part of myself that I had always viewed as the most unpleasant."
• Michael Castanon: "There's hope in sharing your struggles. You're not alone."

Find out more about Cole and Samantha:
Cole’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdyarmslaadc/
Samantha’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-colicchio/

Connect with Michael and Alter Health Group:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-castanon-3a51748/
Website: https://alterhealthgroup.com/

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You’re about to hear a conversation between Michael and Coach Bill Hart, and Bill’s coaching client, Ryan Lex. 

Bill Hart is a coach, podcaster, author and keynote speaker. He currently coaches leaders and executives at Movement Mortgage following his 25 year career in the Mortgage industry. With 17,000+ hours in the coaches chair, Bill says he’s still energized by the work he does! 

Ryan Lex was previously the Vice President of Operations for Movement Mortgage and now serves as their National Underwriting Officer. 

The theme of this conversation is recognizing that positive change can be as simple as asking for help and creating new habits that add up over time. 

As someone who’s struggled with anxiety, Ryan has embraced creating new habits like reading books at Barnes and Noble to get out of the house and creating a weekly game night with friends to socialize and have fun. 

The student sometimes becomes the teacher, as Bill has coached Ryan, Ryan is now in a position to give back and help others in a fresh way. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Ask for help
• Recognize the Need: Acknowledge and accept that you are struggling with your mental health.
• Choose the Right Person: Identify someone you trust and feel comfortable talking to.
• Create New Habits 
• Identify Your Goal: Clearly define the new habit you want to establish to achieve your goal.
• Start Small: Begin with a tiny version of the habit that's easy to accomplish and increase from there.

HIGHLIGHT QUOTES

• "For me, getting out of my comfort zone was trying to care less. I'm okay with being the guy that asked the question." - Ryan Lex
• "Be courageous. Raise your hand. You're only helping yourself by asking." - Ryan Lex
• "The best thing you can do if you're anxious and your head is wrapped around your own stuff internally is to get out of the way and go help other people." - Bill Hart

Find out more about Coach Bill and Ryan:

Coach Bill’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachbill/
Ryan’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanlex/

Connect with Michael and Alter Health Group:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-castanon-3a51748/
Website: https://alterhealthgroup.com/

If this episode inspired you, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform!

HIGHLIGHT QUOTES

• The Power of Vulnerability - Michael Castanon: "You can't really get any place in life unless you get real and are willing to sort of... You know, we talked about vulnerability, but there's times where you gotta address those things."
• Creating an Island of Trust - Bill Hart: "Coaching should be an Island of implementation... where you and I are sitting there, and it's just he and I in that 30-minute window."
• Progress Towards Purpose - Michael Castanon: "I'm thoroughly convinced whether we know it or not as adults, a human being's primary purpose is to progress toward their purpose... The closer we get to that, the more fulfillment, the more happiness, the more joy we have."
• Staying in Your Lane - Bill Hart: "My God-given gifts are best used in the coach's chair... Everything else just creates drag in my system. I stay in my lane."

How can you find your WHY and how can you use it to help others?

• Identify your passions: Identifying what you are passionate about and how it can help others.
• Inspiration and Influence: Living your "why" authentically can inspire others to explore their own passions and purpose.

Find out more about Bill:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachbill/

Connect with Michael and Alter Health Group:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-castanon-3a51748/

Website: https://alterhealthgroup.com/

If this episode inspired you, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform!