This episode: The Night Lindsay Stadel Tried to End It—and the Life She Built After.

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

Introduction and Personal Catch-Up (0:02)

• Host Drew Deraney thanks Emilio Roman for introducing Guest Lindsay Stadel and expresses happiness to see her.
• Drew discusses the linear nature of life and how external circumstances can derail it.
• He introduces the concept of three types of women: those who don't notice adversity, those who see it as a barrier, and those who see it as an opportunity for growth.
• Drew invites Lindsay to share her defining moment of transformation.

Lindsay's Defining Moment (27:08)

• Lindsay Stadel shares that September 24, 2017, was her defining moment.
• She describes her life before the event, including a 12-year marriage and a subsequent divorce.
• Lindsay reveals her descent into lying, cheating, and being abused by one of her partners.
• She recounts the night she attempted suicide by jumping out of a truck, leading to her hospitalization.

The Aftermath and New Beginning (27:25)

• Lindsay explains how she survived the suicide attempt due to her rescuer's actions.
• She describes the physical injuries she sustained, including nerve damage and facial injuries.
• Lindsay shares the emotional impact of her actions, including the pain of her mother's reaction.
• She discusses her family's intervention and her commitment to a mental health facility.

Healing and Forgiveness (27:38)

• Lindsay talks about her journey to healing, including the truth-telling that occurred in the mental health facility.
• She reveals that she did not forgive herself for several years and the impact on her children.
• Lindsay shares a story about her son's mental health crisis and how it led to her telling him the truth about her suicide attempt.
• She explains how her son's forgiveness helped her forgive herself.

Medical Journey and Pain Management (27:48)

• Lindsay details her medical journey, including multiple surgeries and the use of a spinal cord stimulator.
• She describes the success of a recent procedure called DREZ, which eliminated her nerve pain.
• Lindsay expresses her gratitude for the new lease on life and her goals for the future.
• She shares her desire to become the grandmother her grandchildren deserve and to write a book about her experiences.

Professional and Family Life (27:58)

• Lindsay discusses her transition from working outside the home to managing family businesses.
• She describes the four family businesses: a farm and ranch, a silage chopping business, an over-the-road trucking company, and a brokering business.
• Lindsay explains her role in running the office and working alongside her family.
• She shares details about the agriculture field and the day-to-day operations of the businesses.

Personal Growth and Advice (28:10)

• Lindsay reflects on the lessons she has learned and the advice she would give to her younger self.
• She emphasizes the importance of telling the truth and taking risks in business....

• (00:00:00) - Lindsay Stadel on Suicide
• (00:01:44) - There Are Three Types of Women
• (00:07:29) - The Story of My Attempt To Kill Myself
• (00:16:13) - How a parent forgave herself for leaving her children
• (00:17:48) - One Survivor's Surgery to Restore His Spinal Plexus
• (00:24:10) - Living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• (00:29:05) - One Woman's Journey Back to Work After Cancer
• (00:30:35) - Three Family Businesses
• (00:32:52) - How To Buy a Calf
• (00:36:21) - Lindsay Stadtle's Facebook Group
• (00:36:59) - Always Tell the Truth
• (00:38:03) - Lindsay's Advice For Young Businesswomen