The Strength thru Vulnerability Podcast is all about sharing the difficult things on our hearts, allowing others to know that they're not alone in whatever they're going through. And this is bigger than just a podcast. #StrengththruVulnerability is a movement to show the world that when we are vulnerable, we allow others to truly see US. We allow each other to truly see how human and connected we all are.
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"It's the great mystery of human life that old grief passes gradually into quiet tender joy." - Fyodor Dostoevsky
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Appreciate you all so much.
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How a teacher can change lives… and so much more feat. Robert Grant
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“The world needs connection. So many of the problems are associated to a lack of connection. Sometimes the perils, the atrocities can come from a disconnection, be it race or religion, where we ‘other’ people… ‘Othering’ is disconnection.” This week I am joined by Registered Clinical Counselor & Podcast Host, Robert Grant. In this episode you get t…
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"Why do I exist"? feat. Melissa Bernstein
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“You have to stop racing ‘out there’, so to speak, for the next quick fix and finally stop, and make the journey inward.” This week I am joined by author & founder of the Melissa & Doug Toy Company, Melissa Bernstein. Melissa shares a bit about her story, what led her to writing her new book, "LifeLines", the fact that ‘balance’ doesn't exist, and …
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Pharmaceuticals, Herbal Medicine, God and More feat. Michele MacArthur
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“I’m blessed with my faith, but I (still) struggle with depression, I struggle with worrying all the time… But, it is all about getting back on the horse. You fall off, get back. Keep trying.” Tune in to this week's episode to hear Michele MacArthur discuss her experience living with a fatal illness, how herbal medicine has impacted her life, and s…
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Bipolar Disorder: a conversation starter feat. Christine Rumpf
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“When they diagnosed me, I felt the biggest sense of relief, because to me it validated that there’s not something really weird about me, this isn’t my personality, this is a health issue (bipolar disorder)” Tune in to this week's episode as Christine Rumpf and I navigate the topic of bipolar disorder for the first time on the Strength thru Vulnera…
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How do you train your brain to be more positive? feat. Johnny Crowder
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This week's guest is Founder of Cope Notes and Lead Singer of Prison, Johnny Crowder. Tune in to this week's episode to hear how this rocker used his story to build a business that improves people's mental health across the globe. Find out more about Cope Notes: https://copenotes.com/ Check out Prison's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4UVyBJ…
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A Story of Infidelity, Addiction, and How One Overcame feat. Zach Mathers
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“When we can truly live out not having any internal secrets and regrets and fears that we just hold onto… When we don’t have those anymore, then there’s a freedom.” Tune in to this week's episode to hear Zach Mather's story of... Infidelity. Job Loss. Family Loss. Community Loss. Addiction. AND... Redemption. Connect with Zach: https://www.bravingt…
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Battling Cancer During a Pandemic feat. Julia Becker Collins
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"Since I have been publicly talking about thyroid cancer, I have had two separate people tell me that they got checked, and they both have thyroid cancer, and they would never have gone for the check without me posting (on social media advocating for thyroid cancer education)." In this week’s episode I am joined by Marketing Executive and Active Lo…
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“I don’t care if you’re 6 years old, I don’t care if you’re 16, you’re 26, you just started playing sports for one year or you’re a professional athlete, you need to understand why you’re doing something and if you do then you’re able to become stronger and become more powerful and be able to become more resilient.” In this week's episode I am join…
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Thinking Thursday #18 Give yourself permission to be fully YOU. It's worth it. Check out my Twitch Stream! https://www.twitch.tv/i_am_slowbro Check out my Tik Tok! https://www.tiktok.com/@tdahlborgjr?lang=en FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK PAGES: https://www.instagram.com/strength_thru_vulnerability/ https://www.facebook.com/StrengthThruVulnerabil…
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“Until you surrender to your calling, the pain will not stop.” In this week's episode I am joined by the Founder of Manifestation Kitchen, Victoria Dioh. Victoria is an African Oracle, Shaman, & Alchemist. Her mission with Manifestation Kitchen is to bring healing and empowerment through spoken word, touch, and food. You read that right: food! Vict…
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A Tip to Increase Productivity: Trust me, it's fun!
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Thinking Thursday #17 Trust me, you're going to want to give this a shot! FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK PAGES: https://www.instagram.com/strength_thru_vulnerability/ https://www.facebook.com/StrengthThruVulnerability SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strength-thru-vulnerability/id1495568372…
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Breaking Free From Anxiety feat. Erin Mac
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"When you talk about your past, the traumas and those sorts of things, the subconscious mind is not aware of whether that is going on present moment or that it’s the past, and so it treats it as though it’s present moment." In this week’s episode I am joined by Motivational Speaker and Business Mentor, Erin Mac. Tune in to hear how she went from be…
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How to Stay Present While Planning Your Future
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Thinking Thursday #16 It IS POSSIBLE to be present AND plan for our futures. Here's 3 strategies to help you do just that! FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK PAGES: https://www.instagram.com/strength_thru_vulnerability/ https://www.facebook.com/StrengthThruVulnerability SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca…
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A Comedian Talks Depression & Suicide feat. Frank King
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"(If someone suicidal comes to you...) it often doesn't matter what you say in a moment like that, it's the fact that you step out of your comfort zone and say something."In this week’s episode I am joined by "The Mental Health Comedian", Frank King. Frank is a comedian and TEDx Talk Coach with a passion for sharing his story of living with depress…
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Self Criticism: 3 Tips to Be Less Hard On Yourself
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Thinking Thursday #15 We all deserve to show ourselves a bit more grace... Let's do so by implementing these 3 tactics! FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK PAGES: https://www.instagram.com/strength_thru_vulnerability/ https://www.facebook.com/StrengthThruVulnerability SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/…
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Why you NEED to embrace who you truly are feat. Ashleigh Frankel
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“The further I ran from my core self, which I sort of did for a period of almost two decades, the worse the anxiety got.”In this week’s episode I am joined by former lawyer turned founder of the Wise Mind Co. Mindfulness Entrepreneur, Ashleigh Frankel. Ashleigh drops so many nuggets of wisdom on what the "wise mind" is, the power of Intuition, what…
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Thinking Thursday #14 Let's make 2021 OUR YEAR. FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK PAGES: https://www.instagram.com/strength_thru_vulnerability/ https://www.facebook.com/StrengthThruVulnerability SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strength-thru-vulnerability/id1495568372…
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Surviving a Hit & Run Accident feat. Vincent A. Lanci
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"Eventually you learn in life that if you don't let it go, it's going to define you. It's going to run you into the ground. It's going to ruin you." (when asked about bitterness towards the man who committed the hit & run against him) In this week’s episode I am joined by survivor, entrepreneur, and author, Vincent A. Lanci. Vincent shares his stor…
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Thinking Thursday #13 5 things to focus on in 2021 to make this your best year yet! FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK PAGES: https://www.instagram.com/strength_thru_vulnerability/ https://www.facebook.com/StrengthThruVulnerability SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strength-thru-vulnerability/id149556…
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Hypnosis: A Misunderstood Method to Help Overcome Anxiety feat. Doug Sands
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“Hypnosis at its base level, is simply communicating with a person’s unconscious mind. And a person’s unconscious has two goals, to keep them safe, and to keep them happy.” In this week’s episode I am joined by consulting hypnotist, Doug Sands. Doug enlightens us with the power of hypnosis, explains how it can be used to help overcome fears and anx…
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Thinking Thursday #12 The other day I posted on my Insta Story asking y'all for some questions and y'all delivered! Enjoy the first ever Q&A session on the Strength thru Vulnerability Podcast, where I answer what has been helping me get by during these crazy times, how much equipment you need to start a podcast, what my favorite part of every day i…
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Postpartum Depression: Share and Overcome feat. Keera Albergaria
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“The shame is overwhelming. That’s why a lot of women don’t feel comfortable speaking about it. It’s a hidden illness. (Postpartum depression).” In this episode Life Coach and creator of "The Reflection Planner: Reflection, Self-care, and Growth for Moms" Keera Albergaria shares her experiences with postpartum depression, discusses 3 tactics that a…
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Not Seeing the Results You Want? Listen to this.
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Thinking Thursday #11 It felt like I was talking to myself while recording this podcast. This episode is for those who are out there, flexing their creativity with the desire of helping others, that maybe aren't seeing the results that they want. Listen. Take it to heart. Sit with it. You are so loved. FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK PAGES: https:…
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Emotional Fitness: Improve the way you experience the world feat. Clare Davis
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"We don't need to get into all the intricacies of theory... It's all the simple things. If we can be talking ourselves up everyday and understanding what triggers our happy hormones, what triggers us to be positive, that's gonna be helping us." In this week's episode I am joined by author and corporate coach, Clare Davis. We chat at length about th…
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Suicide and Suicidal Ideation: A pandemic of its own
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Thinking Thursday #10 This week's Thinking Thursday is dedicated to opening up the conversation about suicide and what we can do to support one another, and especially children right now, during these unprecedented (gosh I am beginning to hate that term) times. Sending so much love to you and your loved ones. FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK PAGES:…
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Living a Life of Joy No Matter Your Circumstances feat. Kevin McShan
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“Rather than dwell on my circumstances, I make my circumstances work for me.” In this week’s episode I am joined by journalist, advocate for people with disabilities, and podcast host, Kevin McShan. Kevin and I had an awesome time chatting about his experiences living with cerebral palsy, the obstacles disabled people face when seeking employment, …
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Dream: I Dare You feat. Julia Gentry
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"The world needs our dreams, more than ever. It needs the things that are on the inside of us to show up in the world around us.” In this week’s episode I am joined by business coach, life coach, and author, Julia Gentry. Julia and I had an amazing conversation about what it means to dream big, what it looks like to chase your dreams, and how impor…
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Thinking Thursday #9 Happy Thanksgiving everyone! In this week's Thinking Thursday we are going to lean into the holiday spirit and talk about gratitude, and how having a gratitude practice is essential for living a wholehearted life. JOIN IN ON THE GIVEAWAY: https://www.instagram.com/p/CH9AgYUFxT0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM A…
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Embracing our Creativity feat. Scott Perry
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“We get to decide: are we going to rest in the shame, or are we going to tell a story about our aspiration, and our hopefulness, and our resilience, and our ability to continue to strive?“ In this week's episode, musician turned coach Scott Perry and I discuss what it means to be "creative on purpose", why community is so important for making lasti…
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Thinking Thursday #8 You've heard people say "Oh I'm so OCD" because they prefer to have their desk, kitchen, etc. all nice and organized... But is that really OCD? If so, is that all OCD is? In this episode of Thinking Thursday, I'm here to tell you that it's far more expansive than that. FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK PAGES: https://www.instagr…
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A transgender dad, an affair, and vulnerability feat. Ellia Marcum
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"There were moments where I was angry, there were moments where I didn't want to see my dad. There were moments where... I had to process what I was going through, and sometimes that was extremely messy." In this week's episode I chat with Life Crisis Coach Ellia Marcum about her experience growing up with a transgender dad, how her and her husband…
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Thinking Thursday #7! In this episode I read to you Ch. 27 from my dad's brand new book "From Heart to Head and Back Again... A journey through the healthcare system". I hope you enjoy and if you'd like to snag a copy of the book yourself check out the link below! Book: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Head-Back-Again-Healthcare/dp/B08L4FL61N/ref=sr_1_…
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Relationships 101: Subconscious Beliefs, Self Awareness, and Vulnerability feat. Jess Hendrick
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“My peace is more important than any romantic connection. Done.” In this episode I had the privilege of speaking with Conscious Relationship Coach, Jess Hendrick. We had a ton of fun talking about subconscious beliefs and how they play a role in our relationships, the importance of self awareness, and how vulnerability plays a role in our relations…
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Thinking Thursday #6... Some of this content is mind blowing... So be prepared. Article mentioned in this episode: https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn9969-introduction-the-human-brain/#:~:text=The%20complexity%20of%20the%20connectivity,every%20second%20of%20our%20lives. FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM PAGES: https://www.instagram.com/tommydahlborgjr/ https…
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Sometimes you need to escape in order to find yourself feat. Tiara M. Tucker
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"What means more than anything was getting me back. Because when I was able to get me back, I'm able to do so many more things to help other people."In this episode I am joined by Tiara M. Tucker. Tiara is a wearer of many "tiara's". She is a mental health advocate, social justice activist, speaker, CEO & Founder of the Tiara PR Network LLC., as we…
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Thinking Thursday #5 Listen to gain some insight on my story from my dad's perspective as I read a chapter from my dad's book, "The Big Kid... And Basketball". Book: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Kid-Basketball-lessons-taught/dp/172701992X/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=the+big+kid+and+basketball&dchild=1&keywords=the+big+kid+and+basketball&pd…
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Coming Out, Bipolar Disorder, and Suicidal Ideation feat. Rev. Catharine Clarenbach
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"I am not in here because I dig girls. I am in here because i want to die all the time." Rev. Catharine Clarenbach joins the show to share her experience with losing her faith community after coming out as lesbian at the age of 17 and how this impacted her life and her mental health. She also discusses some challenges she experienced when hospitali…
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A hint to why you aren’t getting what you want out of life
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Be a Warrior by Being Vulnerable feat. John Beede
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"At some point we all have this story in our minds of you're not allowed to show any level of weakness or vulnerability or else there will be social shame, so tough it out, deal with it, bottle up the pain." This week I had the chance to talk with John Beede, a man who has hiked the tallest mountain on each continent, about his story, his battle wi…
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Thinking Thursday #3. Enjoy.
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Abuse, OCD, and Inspirational Autism feat. Giuliana Wheater
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“He looked at me and he went, ‘mommy, I’m disabled aren’t I? I’m broken aren’t I?’” In this week's episode, we look at the inspiring story of Giuliana Wheater, who has survived and saved her family from an abusive marriage, lived her life with OCD, who now helps children with special needs. We also get to a hear a bit about her inspiring son Ollie,…
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Social media & French bulldogs... what more can you ask for?
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Craft Beer & Vulnerability feat. Brandon Walker
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"As soon as that boundary is broken, I have lost the vision of that outcome and that's just losing focus as a leader." Thanks for tuning into this week's episode with Brandon Walker, a former SVP of Sales at Untappd and founder of lifestyle engineering firm, Beanie & Blazer. This week we discuss holistic health, the role vulnerability plays in lead…
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How some underarm hair can teach us what belonging really is.
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"Men are not very good at embracing that vulnerability… Until a fellow man steps and plants a fellow flag in the sand." On this episode of the Strength thru Vulnerability Podcast I am joined by life coach, psychologist, and entrepreneur, Lee Chambers. Lee has an inspiring story of struggling to navigate his emotions, trying to find his identity dur…
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From Depressed to Thriving: how a former Fortune 500 Exec transformed his life feat. Tony Loyd
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"Whether we’re being threatened by a saber tooth tiger or by a project not going well, the body can’t tell the difference."This week I had the privilege of interviewing leadership development expert, author, podcast host, AND former Fortune 500 Executive, Tony Loyd. Tony joined the show to share his experiences of how he went from living a life tha…
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