Episode 123

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13th Nov 2019

123. David Woods Bartley- Care, Self-Love, Self-Reflection, Opening the Doors on Mental Illness

Mental health is always a sensitive subject in today's society, something our guest understands too well. Joining us in this episode, we have the captivating mental health speaker, animal lover and certified mental health aid, David Bartley. When his attempt to end his life was stopped by a passing stranger, David was able to find the strength within himself to navigate his isolation and find himself in a more inclusive headspace. David shares his battle with depression for more than 40 years while sharing his views on how we handle mental health in this day in age. Giving over 200 presentations across the country, David is also a member of many alliances that help youth and adults worldwide with mental health.


🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITY🥇

David states, "You are not going to wake up one day and automatically be well. Create a self care plan."



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University of Adversity
Welcome to University of Adversity, a podcast where we explore the human experience of overcoming obstacles and achieving personal growth through real-life stories of accomplished individuals. From professional athletes to NY Times bestselling authors, celebrities, spiritual leaders, doctors, scientists, and billionaires, we bring you a diverse range of perspectives on the challenges and triumphs of adversity. Each episode is designed to provide listeners with inspiration, motivation, and practical tools to help them navigate through difficult times. We cover a wide range of topics related to mental health, personal development, self-improvement and resilience building, offering expert insights and actionable advice. Join us as we discover how to overcome adversity, cope with stress, and achieve your goals on this journey of self-discovery and personal growth, highlighting the stories of the everyday heroes among us.

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Lance Essihos

As an experienced veteran with adversity, Lance has faced some of life's most difficult challenges. Grinding his way through the hockey ranks to traveling the world as a bartender. Through his personal battle with drugs and alcohol for well over a decade, the tragic loss of his brother to suicide followed by the great loss of his father to cancer only a year later, Lance realized he had hit rock bottom. In the darkest of days, he made a promise to himself that he would create a new life, one that would make an impact and inspire the masses, leaving the world in a better place than he found it. Lance has made it his mission to facilitate the message of positive change through adversity and encourage people to see the light through the darkness of life's worst moments.