Fight Hard, Love Much

Happy New Year!   In this episode Pam laughs at previous years goals and shares a few hopeful goals for 2023.   

In this episode Pam shares a few things she is grateful for that she's been able to learn over the past few years.    Even during difficult times, we can continue to learn and grow from others.    https://www.edmylett.com/podcast/kevinhines Anatomy of Peace by Arbinger Institute The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk M.D.

Pam is back after taking a few weeks off.    After a difficult month, she reflects on simple self-care we can all use.     She also talks about changing the stigma of mental health/illness to brain health.   And how changing our focus to things that improve our brain health.   

Pam's oldest son Tim joins her on the podcast this week to discuss how we can be first responders.    He also shares how as we become more competent, we gain confidence, which leads to hope.     Navigating Grief: The Power of Connection | Hope Works - YouTube Mental Health (churchofjesuschrist.org) Increasing Hope, Confidence, and Competence (lovelikesam.blogspot.com)

Alli Heywood joins me to talk about why fun and laughter play such an important role in her life.     During difficult trials, Alli has chosen to find the good and joy of this life.   Why we should all find little moments to laugh and smile.   She shares her love for the youth, family and faith.   

After 14 years of battling depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts, Chris shares the joy he feels now and what he has learned.   Tatiana shares how she fought for him and the struggle it is as the caregiver.   They are excited to share what finally gave them relief and how much they love life and each other. Contact Chris through his Instagram  theonlychrisb

After losing her son Jayke to an accidental fentanyl overdose, Kara shares how she looks for the joy even through the grief and sorrow.    She talks of her desire to help educate others through Jayke's story.

John Shirts joins Pam to share his experience dealing with depression and anxiety.    He shares what he did to get out of the darkness and the steps he takes daily to help keep himself emotionally regulated.      He gives some thoughts and advice to parents and spouses who might be loving and helping ones who struggle.   

School can be a wonderful place where kids can learn, have fun, and grow.   It can also be a place where kids struggle to fit in, feel overwhelmed at the work and can't see the end.    In this episode Pam share a few random thoughts she has about school.  

Travis Webb, LCSW joins Pam this week to discuss anxiety.   He shares his knowledge and experience with treating people suffering from anxiety.    He gives some tools for parents and those who struggle and how to help lessen the emotions associate with anxiety.    Resources:  DARE by Barry McDonagh The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk MD traviswebbtherapy.com

Jake and Joe Sharp join their mom to discuss their journey with depression and anxiety.    How Sam's death affected them and what it has taken to start to heal.    They discuss their passion of sharing the knowledge they have learned from taking care of their physical, mental and spiritual needs.

Pam discusses two possible treatment options to help someone struggling.    

Pam reflects on memories of Sam at the beach and not taking full advantage of time with Sam.  

In this episode, Pam reflects over the ongoing experience of processing grief.

The importance of enjoying the moments together with loved ones.

This is the 3rd birthday without Sam here.   Pam spends some time remembering Sam and how he lived life.    Remember to smile and lift others up around you.   

Life is full of unexpected detours.  How do we find the happiness in a change of plans?     In this episode, Pam shares how she is learning to find joy through change, through starting new paths, and helping others along the way.

In this episode Pam discusses the effects of shame and judgements.   How can we be better at loving others after mistakes have been made instead of shaming and judging?

Pam reflects on "Sam's Prom" and the joy of hosting it.    The importance of including others and learning to love those around us.  

Pam talks about the joys and difficulties of motherhood.  

In this episode Pam talks about hope.   How we need to hold onto hope.   Even if it's difficult, long, and feels hopeless, the blue skies will come . https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/like-a-broken-vessel?lang=eng

In this episode Pam talks about why we do the things we do.   Do we do them for ourselves or for others?  

In this episode Pam discusses the importance of counseling/therapy, and how it can be beneficial in understanding emotions, actions and thoughts.   

In this episode Pam discusses the importance of just sitting and being there and gives examples of how it can be effective in relationships

In this episode Pam tells about her experience in raising her children, Sam's struggles and what happened.    She also discusses the reason for the name Fight Hard, Love Much and why she decided to begin this journey.