Overcoming An Overdose:Fighting For A New Life After Hitting Rock-Bottom

<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-a6dfe140-8f24-4620-8650-04d129866d2f">Discover the power of second chances and the road to recovery with Darren Waller&rsquo;s inspiring journey.</div>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-f880b7d7-cb68-4223-8bd9-937ff8cc4bdf">This is a powerful story of redemption and the possibility of a second chance in life. Darren Waller, an NFL tight end for the New York Giants, is sharing his harrowing yet inspiring journey through drug and alcohol addiction, and how he transformed his life post-rehabilitation.</div>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-e4670a22-bfee-4fae-8752-85ff90caeddb">From abusing oxycodone at 15 to a life-threatening overdose in 2017, Darren&rsquo;s experiences are not just his own but reflect a battle many face silently. This episode offers hope, inspiration and practical strategies for anyone struggling with addiction of any kind including; substance abuse, work addiction, gambling or&nbsp; shopping addiction, sex addiction and many others.&nbsp;</div>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-7255fd79-9b96-40d3-817e-867908591ec5">In our candid conversation, Darren offers profound insights into:</div>
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<ul>
<li>The day he overdosed and what it felt like to hit rock bottom</li>
<li>Rehabilitation and how treatment offered him a new lens to view life&nbsp;</li>
<li>Why professional achievement doesn&rsquo;t necessarily equate to personal happiness</li>
<li>The critical role of morning and evening rituals in maintaining mental health</li>
<li>How to combat internal uncertainties and stay focused on recovery</li>
<li>Embracing the journey of life and addiction recovery moment by moment.</li>
</ul>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-f1e3200b-3384-42f4-8b99-bfd01ea9cc43">Darren Waller&rsquo;s story is not just about the trials of addiction but also about overcoming great odds to rediscover your potential.&nbsp;</div>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-2af5928b-33d1-42c6-811a-a98790775bed">Tune in for an episode you don&rsquo;t want to miss!</div>

The Secret Weapon To Sustainable Change

<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-87030391-7a67-4cba-be68-c5f6927373b1">20 years ago, a pivotal moment reshaped my entire life's trajectory. It wasn't about success or achievements&mdash;it was about the powerful, life-altering question a doctor asked me:</div>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-67f6cb8a-e0dd-4f73-9dca-48cc847c2a9a">&ldquo;Do you want to walk your daughter down the aisle on her wedding day, Ed?&rdquo;</div>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-7cc52c9c-682c-430e-84fc-048582af7c01">This episode dives into the heart of that story, Bella's wedding day, a narrative that didn't just save my life but holds the key to the blueprint for harnessing the power of emotional leverage to foster lasting change in any area of your life.</div>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-85d77a17-7291-41e2-8aec-bc1f3034f5c7">I'm sharing this life-changing story and the 4 steps you can take to fuel lasting change including:</div>
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<ul>
<li>Pinpointing the deep-seated reasons that motivate and drive you, which are crucial for enduring change</li>
<li>Establishing powerful, emotional triggers that propel you forward and keep you committed to your goals</li>
<li>Utilizing leverage not just as a tool for success, but as a profound influencer in your personal transformation</li>
<li>Understanding the dynamic between seeking joy and avoiding pain, and how this balance can radically alter your path</li>
</ul>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-fd35bad0-920d-4ca1-b18b-62e96423b093">Each of us has our "Bella&rsquo;s wedding day" questions&mdash;those deep, personal challenges or goals that define our paths. Join me, as we explore how to harness these transformative strategies to craft a future filled with health, happiness, and fulfillment and where our actions and choices align with our deepest values and desires.</div>

Rising From The Depths: Transformative Strategies To Conquer Grief 

<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-0197474f-9c77-4919-9bd8-d1cfb1f043cb">You&rsquo;re about to hear one of the most difficult but important interviews I&rsquo;ve ever done. Recovering from the death of a loved one in the prime of their life is one of the most challenging things anyone can endure. But when that death is by suicide, and you&rsquo;re a public figure with three children, the challenges are exponential.</div>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-80360196-ff22-46ef-b0a5-bf8f94eb8580">This week, I'm joined by Allison Holker, an extraordinary dancer known from "So You Think You Can Dance," who faced the unimaginable when her husband, Stephen &ldquo;tWitch&rdquo; Boss, tragically ended his own life. Allison's story is not just one of profound loss but also of resilience, healing, and the redemptive power of opening up about mental health.</div>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-d9d3eaa4-5d34-4e23-b93d-bd94c334356f">In this deeply personal and impactful discussion, Allison shares her ongoing journey through grief, providing insights that resonate with anyone facing their own battles with loss. This episode isn't just about coping with grief; it's about allowing grief to fuel personal growth and awareness.</div>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-d765ace6-1534-4051-9520-a1e35aed7206">Here's what you'll gain from todays episode:</div>
<ul>
<li>Allison's insights on navigating heartache with children in the wake of loss</li>
<li>The critical importance of giving and receiving love when you're naturally reserved</li>
<li>How cherishing every second is a pathway to healing</li>
<li>Strategies for slowly rebuilding your capacity for happiness and finding light after darkness.</li>
<li>How viewing your life through a lens of beauty and appreciation can alter your healing journey</li>
<li>The strength and comfort drawn from spiritual beliefs during the toughest times</li>
<li>Managing relationships with those who give energy and those who take it away.</li>
</ul>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-b4cdb504-5aaf-4c90-9859-7ea4598788b9">Allison's openness offers hope and a roadmap for those navigating the murky waters of grief, particularly the unique sorrow that follows suicide. Her courage in sharing her story aims to light the way for others, emphasizing that while the pain might not completely vanish, the strength we discover in our darkest hours can lead to a personal transformation.</div>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-a8b07b26-7d6a-4388-9393-31f3a2241a8d">Join us for a conversation that promises not just to touch your heart but also to offer real strategies for anyone dealing with grief to find a way forward.</div>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-0a29c1cd-a727-4b77-b726-888f425d9b02">This is about more than survival; it's about learning to live again with joy, purpose, and gratitude.</div>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-e417fba3-0094-478b-9a5f-5864f87fe23a">If you or someone you know is having a mental health emergency call 911</div>
<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-cc127099-45d9-4e57-ace7-8b4f85b04815">Or reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988</div>

4 Strategies To Stop Living In The Past And Catapult Into Your Boundless  Future

<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-7ad0c387-2cdb-412f-90c0-f6e0976be8ea">Ready for a quantum leap in how you perceive and engage with your life?&nbsp;</div>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-99dec1a2-ab23-4413-9741-4eac6a11af18">This episode dives deep into the crucial distinction between living from a place of history and memory versus vision and imagination.&nbsp;</div>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-d3b1f9a9-c284-4454-a4f9-88fde1be30be">Many of us unknowingly replay the same scenarios, bound by our past experiences and limitations. But what if you could shift to a life driven by your dreams, aspirations, and the untapped potential of your imagination?</div>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-6bacf7cc-0b8d-483a-9d24-5a8989eac97b">I'm sharing 4 huge transformative insights and practical strategies to help you break free from the cycle of cognitive immobility (living from a place of history and memory ). This is a blueprint for anyone feeling stuck or confined by their past, and ready to embrace a future filled with possibilities.</div>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-a974bbe3-41e8-4962-8c52-6303fe40468e">Here's what you'll gain from tuning in:</div>
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<ul>
<li>Learn the power of Possibility Projection - your ability to craft and live into a future fueled by your aspirations</li>
<li>Learn why a &ldquo;Phone Fast&rdquo; might be the key to reclaiming your focus, presence, and mental health</li>
<li>Discover the technique of &ldquo;Small Box Focus&rdquo;, a method to train your brain for presence and appreciation of the moment</li>
<li>And &ldquo;Name the Dummy&rdquo;&mdash; a practice to help you recognize and label the part of you that dwells on negativity, enabling you to gain control and redirect your thoughts towards constructive paths.</li>
</ul>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-4f57f83e-2918-493f-b605-1aa084b0c16b">Whether you're young and feeling overwhelmed by the noise and expectations of the world, or at any stage of life seeking a pivot towards a more fulfilling future, this episode offers the insights and steps to shift from a life defined by past constraints to one shaped by your greatest visions.&nbsp;</div>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-1ab6f608-af24-4cff-9cbe-f164f12be34e">It's time to turn your imagination into your reality.</div>

How Successful People Fulfill Their Full Potential 

<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-41ae7820-6d3d-465a-956a-3a62398cb2ab">Defeat FEAR and find the courage to step away from the crowd and INTO your own uniqueness!</div>
<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-039d2bda-f032-4b9a-aa38-30ccc6ca64c0">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-83f5cd97-8596-4340-afae-d88f6607501f">In this episode, I&rsquo;m teaching you how to cultivate a mindset geared for personal greatness and the strategies to make it a reality.&nbsp;</div>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-ddbdb9fb-f633-4308-9b2a-769ea9087f4f">Mahatma Gandhi once said, &ldquo;To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.&rdquo; This powerful statement echoes throughout this episode as we explore how living your truth is not just a path to personal fulfillment but also a commitment to integrity.&nbsp;</div>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-e21d858a-8733-4818-acdd-6736871706b2">It&rsquo;s about making your actions reflect your deepest beliefs and values.</div>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-bda107ce-abc9-4e53-828e-21f591068158">Here&rsquo;s what you&rsquo;ll learn:</div>
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<ul>
<li>The importance of choosing to be different and why setting yourself apart is crucial in achieving true success and fulfillment</li>
<li>Overcoming the fear of criticism and how to stay true to your path, despite external pressures</li>
<li>Practical steps for breaking conformity</li>
<li>Understand how to see challenges not as obstacles but as opportunities to grow stronger and more capable</li>
<li>Get equipped with methods to maintain your course towards personal excellence, even when it&rsquo;s tempting to revert to comfort</li>
</ul>
<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-dcc3cd14-bb63-4fa5-bac3-264fd537313d">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-46411c5d-d7ea-4f22-988d-bbd963bdb97d">This episode will empower you to redefine success on your own terms. We'll discuss how to set and pursue goals that resonate with your personal vision, not just societal expectations. Learn how to craft a life that feels rich and rewarding, filled with passion and purpose.&nbsp;</div>
<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-ba2100cd-722f-4240-93ee-b78f6d41a066">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-29e0aed0-ee13-4324-b4de-6944572ef0b6">We&rsquo;ll delve into the psychology of self-actualization and how to keep pushing the boundaries of what you can achieve.</div>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-04dac74b-799a-4b1f-a5eb-d03639b61467">Transform your life by living with intention and conviction and chart a course that&rsquo;s uniquely yours.</div>

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