Phoenix Wisdom: inspiring stories of transformation and triumph over suicidal ideation

Today's guest is Tim Pangburn , a tattoo artist, business owner, husband, and father of five. He also manages bipolar disorder type 2, anxiety disorder, panic disorder, ADHD, and is a recovering alcoholic, 8 years sober. He's dedicated his life to helping others navigate their mental health, and developing the best version of themselves.  Your host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Janet Sandberg⁠⁠⁠⁠ , a former gothic punk...

This week, we hear from Krista Melanson , a dating coach helping women over 40 find their Perfect Partner. In her words, "A few years ago I was at my lowest, having lost both parents within a year, being a single mom, and working 3 jobs to try and keep my head above water. I felt like I was alone in the world and didn’t see a way out. Then I met my love and everything changed - now I am loving lif...

This week's guest is Jillian Andre , who is an amazing example of turning trauma into transformation and triumph. Seven years ago Jillian found herself going through a divorce with a 7 month old baby, weighing close to 400 pounds, and being uneducated. The divorce sent her into a dark depression. Since then she has lost over 200 pounds, bought a home of her own, married a man with wonderful step c...

This week we are joined by former US Marine turned cinematographer and father of five, Johnny Young. After overcoming child loss, the loss of a business and a home, and enduring a messy custody battle, Johnny is no stranger to depression. Johnny now understands boundaries and self love and gets to travel the nation doing what he loves as a director of photography, working on film sets both large a...

Today's guest is Andrea Zavala . a life coach, speaker, Emmy award winner, filmmaker, and mother of two: Lyric (a deaf son) and Aaliyah (a wild child). After losing herself in a relationship that was toxic on both ends and surviving a period of living in her car she decided it was time to stop the madness and change her life. She began to work on her inner self and has gone from living a life she...

Today's guest is Nicole Schiener, an award winning Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario Canada. She's a Certified Canadian Counsellor, Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional and regular contributor to the Gottman Institute Blog. Her mission is to prevent burnout by helping to liberate moms and helping professionals from perfectionism and the pressure to do it all.  She's a nature lover, proud...

This week's guest is Janette O'Neill-Burns . Over a decade ago, Janette found herself lost… she lost her voice, her ability to love, be loved and every aspect of herself in every way was broken. She had given her power away to many relationships along the way. At her lowest point, deep in depression and pregnant with her second child, there were glimpses of what spoke to her soul. She discovered h...

Today's guest is Elaine Lindsay. In her words: I'm bionic, I've come through trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, drug addiction (am currently what I call a functional junkie - on minimal pain meds) I speak on suicide, ideation, mental health issues, trying to manage it all on your own, and the need we all have for a tribe to support us.. . "Suicidal ideation has been my constant secret companion, for as...

My guest this week is Michelle Lisan, a religious hedonist and bon vivant with ADHD and autism who struggles to define herself succinctly. She enjoys art, poetry, and finds everything in life at least a little funny. She recently kept a job for two whole years. Your host is  ⁠⁠⁠Janet Sandberg⁠⁠⁠ , a former gothic punk girl with a dragon tattoo who is now a Doc Marten wearing spiritual badass. She’...

Today's guest is Terri "The RelationChick" Di Mauro, who is a Family Dynamics Expert and Relationship Coach specializing in helping clients interrupt generational trauma cycles and replace them with healthier family dynamics. She has two young children - a 6yo boy and a 9mo girl - and has been a strong mental health advocate for many years. She continues to fight the stigma that surrounds mental i...

The Phoenix Wisdom podcast is a weekly show that talks to peers and professionals who open up about their darkest moments when they felt like ending it all, why they didn't, and how they transformed their lives in order to triumph over the darkness and despair. Please remember to subscribe if you’d like to hear more inspiring stories. Today's guest is Sarah Haas , a Women’s Weight Release Expert &...

The Phoenix Wisdom podcast is a weekly show that talks to peers and professionals who open up about their darkest moments when they felt like ending it all, why they didn't, and how they transformed their lives in order to triumph over the darkness and despair. Please remember to subscribe if you’d like to hear more inspiring stories. Today's guest is Carlee Myers, the founder of The Stress Less C...

The Phoenix Wisdom podcast is a weekly show that talks to peers and professionals who open up about their darkest moments when they felt like ending it all, why they didn't, and how they transformed their lives in order to triumph over the darkness and despair. Please remember to subscribe if you’d like to hear more inspiring stories. Your host is ⁠⁠Janet Sandberg⁠⁠ , a former gothic punk girl...

The Phoenix Wisdom podcast is a weekly show that talks to peers and professionals who open up about their darkest moments when they felt like ending it all, why they didn't, and how they transformed their lives in order to triumph over the darkness and despair. Please remember to subscribe if you’d like to hear more inspiring stories. Today's guest is Celeste Frenette, ⁠ an award-winning speaker a...

The Phoenix Wisdom podcast is a weekly show that talks to peers and professionals who open up about their darkest moments when they felt like ending it all, why they didn't, and how they transformed their lives in order to triumph over the darkness and despair. Please remember to subscribe if you’d like to hear more inspiring stories. Today's guest is Sarah Sparks , the highly sought-after Spiritu...