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It's been a while since our last story shared. But, as always it feels good to be back with another one. Hope you all are well, today Alex joins us, and he's got a story to tell.

This will have graphic, and sensitive content. It's a raw conversation about sexual abuse, and the journey towards healing. At 23 years old, Alex was biking around the Netherlands, and afterwards felt an extreme discomfort in his pelvic area. What followed was a host of other health conditions that led him on a search for answers.

With no results after years of different therapy treatments, it was something Tim Ferris talked about that caught Alex's attention, MDMA. A forethought of wanting to work through his anxiety, quickly turned into Alex revisiting his childhood trauma, and the sexual abuse he suffered by a piano teacher of his when he was very young.

For Alex, psychedelics aren't just party favors, but an extremely powerful treatment that has helped him with healing his own childhood trauma and chronic pain issues. He's hear to share some of that journey with us, and shed a light on the psychedelic treatment that's been a BIG reason why he now enjoys a life worth living. It's my pleasure to welcome another GIANTS AMONGST US. You can find his book links below.

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Alex's Abrahams Memoir :

Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Ecstasy-Psychedelics-Worth-Living/dp/1544541589

Good Reads : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220144118-trauma-and-ecstasy

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Good to be back, as always. Hope this finds you well. Today, I'm solo-bolo and wanted to share some words with you about Intuition. This beautiful, glorious, hidden gem within all of us. If you'd like to read where this bit came from, you can find it here : https://giantsamongstus.org/blog/that-glorious-gem-within-intuition a blog I recently wrote and posted.

We're gonna touch on a few things regarding Intuition :

• Intuition opposed to "Thinking" and "Feeling"
• Intuition and the unconscious
• What some of the ancients had to say about Intuition
• Intuition and its use in modern times
• An awareness of our own Intuition and the potential of its life changing possibilities

I'd love to hear what you have to say about it. You know where to find us, just check any of the links below.

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What does it mean to "Honor Your Heart?" And how can that help us with ending an addiction? I had my own interpretation of its translation, prior to today. But, our guest makes it clear where she's coming from, and the significance behind "Honor Your Heart." Today, Jessi joins us, and she's got a story to tell.

15 years of addiction. A younger Jessi didn't believe she'd make it past her 30th birthday. Unsuccessful many times with trying to stop, and dealing with health complications because of her smoking. Jessi was left defeated. Both her confidence and self esteem shattered.

But, change did come. She started to learn the language of the soul, and to recognize her own psychological patterns. Getting to the root of why she was constantly going back to cigarettes. For a deeper dive on working out the causes of an addiction, and to help you discover your own unique path to freedom. I encourage you to check out her book "Honor Your Heart, Your Path To Stop Smoking And Stay Stopped." Whether smoking, drinking, gambling, binge eating, this book is a great resource to help you or someone you know struggling with addiction.

Another GIANTS AMONST US Ladies and Gentleman. Enjoy, and following any of the links to get in on the conversation. Look forward to hearing from you.

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Jessi Hartnett :

Honor Your Heart Book plus BONUS gifts : https://www.honoryourheart.net/honor-your-heart?aff=e3b32c038f19bf3631dffef5d3074207d012a41b4ee4d2d953f0a888008f1a58

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When was the last time you danced? Or what about walking around barefooted? Connection to earth, and source, influences our body. Today, Stephanie joins us, and she's got a story to tell.

Having gone through the fire. Ridiculed as a child for "being different", loss of loved ones, lack of support at home, trauma from abusive relationships. Stephanie knows the pain life can bring. But, there was a song deep inside of her, that sang for greater things. From her hometown in Charleston, South Carolina to Puerta Vallarta, Mexico onto Santa Barbara, California, then to Costa Rica, and even Guatemala. Stephanie has been guided by spirit and committed to her mission.

She's sharing all of that with us today, and how she plans to "Ignite the soul of human evolution one awakening at a time." I'm pleased to welcome another GIANTS AMONST US, here's a few of the gems Stephanie drops :

• Reconnecting To Source, Nature
• Health - Emotional, Relational, Spiritual, Psychical
• Grief, Trauma, Healing And Gratitude
• Power Of Love
• Walking Your Path and a lot more

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Stephanie Tobin :

Kickstarter Project : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/when-the-soul-begins/when-the-soul-begins/creator

Medium Blog Page : https://medium.com/@the_stunning_collective

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_stunning_collective/

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“Millions of Americans living abroad are taxpayers, yet we are treated as an afterthought by the system—expected to comply with complex and costly tax rules while being denied basic assistance.” - Gabriel Morrow

Born and raised in Cleveland, Tennessee, today Gabriel joins us. And he's got a story to tell. In 2020, Gabriel moved to Canada for love. Shortly after moving, and filing for his U.S. taxes things began to unwind. A refund of $1,800 was due, but was never processed. It was flagged because of fraud. Four years later, and a handful of roadblocks, Gabriel finally received his refund in 2024. But this exposed him to a bigger issue - "the U.S. expat taxation quagmire."

We're gonna sort through some of the weeds in this convo and hopefully clear some things up. I learned a lot I wasn't privy to prior to our conversation. Maybe you're like me, from the U.S. and now living abroad. Or thinking about relocating. This might be for you.

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Tax Fairness For Americans Abroad :

Website : https://www.taxfairnessabroad.org/blog/a-tennesseean-in-canada-discovers-the-us-expat-taxation-quagmire

Congressman Darin LaHood :

Website : https://lahood.house.gov/about

Us Expat Taxes :

Reddit : https://www.reddit.com/r/USExpatTaxes/

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Dealing with a major depression disorder, and anxiety as well, today, Derek joins us. And he's got a story to tell.

Derek is a former award-winning sportswriter. He talks about the day he gave up his dream job in order to keep 50% custody of his daughter after his divorce. Since middle school, Derek struggled with major depression, and anxiety. And after losing his career, his mental health would only get worse.

When the meds didn't work or seemed to worsen his condition, he sought answers elsewhere. Diggin' into self help books, listening to psychology based podcast, participating in talk therapy. And then, he learning about meditation. And that was the big break through for Derek. He's currently working on completing his meditation teaching certification. With plans to bring to others what's been a huge help for Derek with reducing his anxiety and improving his overall health. And that's the medicine in meditation.

Be inspired. Be encouraged. Be the change you wish to see.

This was a pleasure. And I'm happy to introduce another GIANTS AMONGST US. if anything struck a chord with you, I'd love to hear back from you. Share your thoughts or reach out to us on any of the platforms you see us on. You're always welcome to add to the conversation. It's a two way street on these parts.

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Derek Dueker :

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He paints, sings, song writes, plays the violin, guitar, teaches, and is an advocate for mental health. Benjamin Barnes AKA "Bencasso" joins us, and he's got a story to tell.

From out the darkness, and emerging towards the light. Ben's story involves neglect, abuse, depression, disabilities and attempted suicide. But, in true GIANT AMONGST US fashion, Ben's story provides hope, inspiration, and promise. His desire to create raw and authentic music is a fire in him that keeps burning. Ben gets candid with us and talks about the neglect, and abuse he suffered as a child. With him and his brother being left alone for days, in a padlocked trailer, while mother was out doing her thing.

At around 4 years old, Benjamin picked up the violin. His father taught him how to sing and play the guitar, and Ben's mother taught him to paint. Anointed with the spirit to create, musically, vocally, and artistically. Bencasso is the embodiment of artistic expression. Drawing from misfortune, hard times, depression, and an almost fatal attempted suicide. To pull a quote from off his website "Ben simply wants to make enough money through his music to make a living whilst spreading this endearing and inspirational message of hope to all those that feel dejected and disappointed with the current predicaments in their life."

Hope you enjoy the conversation. Feel free to add to the conversation, and share some of your own thoughts about any of topics discussed.

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Benjamin "Bencasso" Barnes :

Website : https://bencassomedia.com/

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Crystal grew up within a strict religious structure, inside the Mormon church. And today she's going to talk about some of the challenges it presented. She was married at 17 years old, and taught that women are to stay at home, and have children. That's their role. Period, point, blank. It wasn't until later on in life that she would learn what religious trauma was.

There was a lot of trauma stemming from the conditions and programs placed on her psyche, and spirit. She struggled from the exhausting efforts that came with leading a double life, and the pressures from the church and her family to stay in line. Crystal also battled with addictions.

We're gonna hear how Crystal was able to break free, and take a different path in life. One leading toward self discovery. She'll talk about sobriety, and how she was able to get there. Along with some other tools she's found useful; muscle testing, yin-yoga, and heart-to-heart.

This is a good one, with great resources for anyone dealing with their own pressures from outside stimuli. We've got another GIANTS AMONGST US, Ladies and Gents.

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Crystal Hamilton :

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