Mastering Solitude to Thrive in Unity

04/12/20 • 18 min

Self-mastery during the Corona Virus and Social Distancing. How to find ways to thrive during times of isolation and disconnection. How to take advantage of going inward and finding what lights a spark and gives you hope for a better tomorrow.

Previous Episode

Suicide: The Last Person You'd Expect

Last week was Mental Health Awareness week. We may think we know what someone who's suffering looks like. Do you? Maybe you have the image of someone unbathed with their head down, choosing not to join in at public gatherings. But it's not that simple.

In this episode, we have DeAnn Wandler-Vukovich a USMC veteran, with an accomplished career in higher education, including multiple wellness certifications. She's the picture of health and success but also a survivor of multiple suicide attempts who is now a suicide prevention advocate, speaker, and coach.

DeAnn shares her story. What led her to consider suicide and eventually follow through and attempt to take her life?

How do we help if we suspect someone we love is on a slippery path or if we're not sure we can go on?

Mentioned in this episode

NAMI.org - National Association of Mental Health https://nami.org - get support and understanding; it's okay not to feel okay

The Suicide Prevention Hotline Call 1-800-273-8255

The Suicide Prevention Hotline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

DeAnn's website https://deannwandler.com/

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Thank you for listening to this important episode. I think the struggle to be okay is real, and it's not something most people want to talk about openly. So if you need a sympathetic ear, please do call the hotline for NAMI.org or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to connect with another human being who will listen.

Sometimes we struggle, and there's no one there.

We may have lots of "friends" on social media, but when it comes right down to it often, there's no one to turn to and feel safe sharing scary thoughts. This is why it makes sense to reach out anonymously to get support without judgment. Whatever feels right for you and will give you comfort to inch you toward a better place! xoxo

Please know above all else that I made this episode because I have TRULY BEEN THERE. And quite a few times. The struggle is REAL, and it's no joke. If you want to reach out to me, I'm not the fastest responder given my current circumstances with a new job and restrictions, but I will do my best to get back to you as soon as I can.

The best ways to reach me are [email protected] and @audaciouslife on Instagram.

Lots and lots of Love to you!! Please know and remember, I hold you in my thoughts and prayers daily. xoxo!!!

Love, Steph

Next Episode

Checking in through dark times

Man, we've been through a ton these last few months. I know it's been intense, hard to predict what's next, and challenging to stay positive even for those who are generally pretty upbeat.

The quarantine, work from home, homeschooling, mask-wearing, and social distancing, along with the racism we're working through as a nation has impacted me for sure.

So I'm sharing what's been going on in my world and what I plan to do with the podcast and other aspects of my life as a result of the impact of COVID and all that's come along with it.

And I'm checking in to see how you're doing too. I'd love to hear from you!

As I mentioned in this episode, I'll be using my YouTube channel's community tab to check in more regularly via short stories, posts, curating videos related to healing and dealing, all things related to personal growth, mindset, and starting and growing your personal brand and business online.

Check it out and subscribe here so we can be in touch. Please leave me comments, I will respond, YouTube is my #1 place to hang out and be social. :-)

My youTube channel is here and I would love it if you subscribed and hit the bell to get notifications for when I go live or publish new content. https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAudaciousLifePodcast

Black Lives Matter and George Floyd was a human treated like an animal.

The site identifies what 8 things that can be done to help your city's police department to be safe and decrease violence by 72%.

If this resonates and you're interested in making a difference with racism and unnecessary police brutality check out https://8cantwait.org/

I intentionally avoid local news coverage and do my best to have a lighter diet of news each day. Sothis NY Times mini-documentary, 8 Minutes and 47 Seconds is about what happened to George Floyd. It's well-produced and gave me a much better sense of exactly what happened and why the 8 Can't Wait site is so important.

Will it end racism? No.

But it will make a tangible difference in the lives of all citizens but especially the most vulnerable, people of color. Please watch.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/31/us/george-floyd-investigation.html

Stay healthy, take care of yourself first, mind and spirit. Act with Love as your guide and all will be well.

Thank you!!

I appreciate you as a listener and I'm sending healthy thoughts and prayers your way. I hope to connect with you soon.

Be well,

Steph