On today’s podcast I have the special opportunity to interview my husband Mark. It’s been a long time coming and I’m super excited to share him with you.

Mark Russell has had OCD his whole life. He just didn’t know. He also has struggled with depression most of his adult life. The two finally converged and brought him to his knees about 7 years ago with the passing of his mother. Since then, he has gone to hours of therapy, tried dozens of medications, and found healing and come to peace with his mental illness.

Today we talk about his journey. He takes us into his life and mind and what it’s like to be tormented by OCD. He shares helpful advice with specific things we can look for in ourselves and loved ones who may be silently suffering.

This episode is a wonderful intro into OCD and how it can stay hidden within us, quietly eating away at us. Mark offers hope and redemption from this tormentor. I hope you’ll join us.

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On today's podcast we talk about the 5 stages of grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance.

All stages have purpose. We can find healing in them all. They can all be rather uncomfortable places as well. Radically accepting loss and healing and pain and suffering and happiness and elation are part of the wonderful privilege of being human.

Thank you for listening today. Thank you for joining me. I hope you find acceptance in your life. I hope you find your beautiful within your terrifying and ugly. And I hope you always remember that it will come back again. There will be contrast – good times and hard times. Surrendering and finding gratitude in all places will help us ride the waves and find our shore of happiness every time.

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On todays podcast I welcome Karen Beacock of Just One Simple Hope and Andrea McGrath from Out of Darkness Candle Company. Karen and Andrea host a fabulous podcast called The Mental Roadmap Podcast that takes you on a transformative journey. You can dive deep into the intricacies of mental health, navigate the twists, turns, and all the feelings in between. They are so great at sharing stories, insights, and laughter as they guide you through the highs, lows, and detours of life.

You can find a link to their podcast, social media links, and amazing websites. Karen website Just One Simple Hope has plethora of gifts that are so unique and full of hope – from jewelry to candles, to mugs, to stickers. Andreas website Out of Darkness Candle Co has the most wonderful all natural soy candles. Her products are clean and toxin free. Her candles are great for gifts, and you’ll find yourself finding excuses to buy some for your own too.

Both companies have a very strong mental health awareness component that as you know really resonates with me.

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