I learned the hard way that you can't invest all of your self-worth based on how someone sees you. Listen to my story from Self Harm to Self Love  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/admire-wear-healing-heart/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/admire-wear-healing-heart/support

Episode 24 of the Healing Hearts Podcast, titled "Today Makes 16 Years Since the Pit Bull Mauling w/ Mom, Kimberly Rounds," is a poignant and deeply personal episode featuring Joshua Dixon and his mother. Joshua, the survivor of a harrowing pit bull mauling that occurred when he was just 8 years old, opens up about the 16-year journey of healing, resilience, and growth.In this emotionally charged episode, Joshua recounts the traumatic incident that changed the course of his life, as two family dogs attacked him, resulting in the loss of over 80% of his face. He vividly describes the horrifying tug-of-war for his life between the two dogs and the profound impact it had on his physical and emotional well-being.As Joshua and his mother, Kimberly Rounds, reflect on the challenges they faced over the years, listeners gain insight into the struggles, triumphs, and the unbreakable bond forged through adversity. Joshua's remarkable biography serves as the backdrop for the conversation, chronicling his 60 facial reconstruction surgeries, battles with bullying, emotional and physical abuse, and the various forms of trauma he endured.Despite the immense hardships, Joshua's resilience shines through as he shares how he found strength in the hospital staff who became his extended family, the therapeutic power of art, and the crucial role faith played in his recovery. The episode delves into Joshua's post-traumatic experiences, including navigating relationships, surviving domestic violence, and becoming an advocate for mental health.The narrative takes a hopeful turn as Joshua discusses the creation of "Admire Wear," a brand he founded to inspire self-love and unity. The brand, launched on a significant date during Suicide Prevention Month, symbolizes Joshua's commitment to helping others find strength and purpose in their lives. Listeners are invited to join Joshua on his mission to spread love, positivity, and the message that everyone is admirable, no matter their struggles.Throughout the episode, the intimate and honest conversation between Joshua and his mother creates a powerful listening experience. Together, they share not only the pain of the past but also the beauty of resilience, healing, and the determination to positively impact others who may be facing their own challenges."EP 24: Today Makes 16 Years Since the Pit Bull Mauling w/ Mom, Kimberly Rounds" is a testament to the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity, find purpose, and inspire others through shared experiences of pain and triumph. www.admirewear.come for more information --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/admire-wear-healing-heart/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/admire-wear-healing-heart/support

Admire Wear's The Healing Hearts Podcast. In this installment, we delve into the profound wisdom encapsulated in our title, "If it cost you of your peace, then it may be too expensive." Join your host, Joshua Dixon, as he navigates through the intricate landscapes of life choices, relationships, and the pursuit of genuine peace. This episode explores the notion that the price we pay for certain aspects of our lives may not always align with the invaluable currency of inner peace. Through heartfelt reflections, personal anecdotes, and insightful discussions, we invite you to reconsider the cost of various elements in your life. Are they contributing to your peace, or are they proving to be too expensive at the expense of your well-being? The Healing Hearts Podcast aims to be your companion in self-discovery, offering a safe space to contemplate, heal, and find solace in the midst of life's complexities. Subscribe now to embark on a journey towards understanding what truly matters and discovering the immeasurable value of your own peace. Remember, your peace is priceless. Let's explore together on Admire Wear's The Healing Hearts Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/admire-wear-healing-heart/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/admire-wear-healing-heart/support

Welcome to Admire Wear's The Healing Hearts Podcast, where healing is the journey, and recovery is the destination. I'm your host, Joshua Dixon, and in today's powerful episode, we are joined by the remarkable Kristina Meloy. Together, we are here to share our stories, our strength, and our resilience as domestic survivors, as we talk about surviving the harrowing journey through domestic violence. In this episode, appropriately titled "We are not victims, we are survivors," Joshua and Kristina will take you through the deeply personal and transformative journey of recovering from the pain and building purpose from the tears. We believe in turning our experiences into a source of inspiration and hope for others who may be on a similar path. The Healing Hearts Podcast is a safe haven for discussing topics related to self-care, healing, and mental health. Because, in the words of Kristina and Joshua, it's perfectly okay not to be okay most of the time. This podcast delves into the often difficult subjects that many shy away from, including depression, anxiety, ableism, self-harm, suicide, addiction, and, of course, healing. Our mission is to provide you with hope and information. We'll share our own stories, heartfelt poems, and practical self-care guides to assist you on your personal journey toward healing and recovery. Our goal is to illuminate the path to a brighter tomorrow, showing you that even in the darkest moments, there is hope and help available. Join us on this profound and inspiring journey as we redefine ourselves, not as victims, but as survivors. Subscribe now and let Admire Wear's The Healing Hearts Podcast be your trusted companion in your quest for healing and personal growth. Remember, you are not alone, and there is a community of support here for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/admire-wear-healing-heart/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/admire-wear-healing-heart/support

In this special episode of "You Deserve to Be Here," we bring you an uplifting and powerful message of hope and perseverance for those who may find themselves grappling in solitude with the weight of mental health challenges and suicidal thoughts. At Admire Wear's The Healing Hearts Podcast, we believe that every individual, regardless of their struggles, deserves the opportunity to embrace a brighter tomorrow. In a world that can often feel isolating, we want you to know that you are not alone in your journey. We're here to remind you of 15 compelling reasons why you deserve to be here: 1. **Hope**: Tomorrow is a new day, full of uncharted possibilities and opportunities waiting for you to explore. 2. **Family**: Your loved ones care about you deeply and yearn to see you not just survive but thrive. 3. **Friends**: Your presence is cherished by your friends, and your companionship brings joy to their lives. 4. **Dreams**: Within you lie dreams and aspirations that are worth pursuing and achieving. 5. **Growth**: The path to personal growth and self-discovery can be profoundly fulfilling and rewarding. 6. **Love**: The prospect of finding love or deepening existing relationships is a journey filled with potential. 7. **Joy**: Life is a tapestry woven with moments of happiness and unanticipated joy. 8. **Adventure**: The world is a vast, uncharted terrain brimming with endless opportunities to explore and experience. 9. **Achievements**: You possess the capacity to make a positive impact and accomplish remarkable feats. 10. **Creativity**: Through various creative outlets like art, writing, or other forms of self-expression, you can find solace and fulfillment. 11. **Learning**: The journey of learning and gaining knowledge is a lifelong odyssey filled with wonder and growth. 12. **Helping Others**: Making a difference in someone else's life can be a source of immeasurable joy and fulfillment. 13. **Nature**: The world's beauty and tranquility await you, providing solace and inspiration. 14. **Music**: The transformative power of music can inspire and heal, providing solace during difficult times. 15. **Recovery**: Embracing the potential for healing and finding happiness in life is a journey worth embarking on. Join us on the Admire Wear's The Healing Hearts Podcast, a safe and nurturing space where we dive into the often challenging topics surrounding mental health. Here, we offer support, guidance, and a listening ear for those who need it most. In each episode, we tackle subjects such as depression, anxiety, ableism, self-harm, suicide, addiction, healing, hope, and the resources available to you. Additionally, we'll share stories of resilience, poems that inspire, and self-care guides designed to help you along your path toward healing, recovery, and the promise of a brighter and more hopeful tomorrow. Remember, you are not alone in this journey, and there is always a reason to keep moving forward. Your presence matters, and you deserve to be here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/admire-wear-healing-heart/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/admire-wear-healing-heart/support

In this episode of Admire Wear's "The Healing Hearts Podcast," we dive into the inspiring journey of Joshua Dixon, the founder of Admire Wear. Joshua's life has been marked by hardship and challenges, from surviving a brutal pit bull attack at the age of 8 to later becoming a survivor of domestic violence. But amidst the darkness, there's a shining symbol of hope in his life and the Admire Wear community – his beloved puppy, Chloe. For 14 years, Joshua carried the physical and emotional scars of that pit bull attack. It was only then that he finally felt healed enough to welcome a new canine companion into his life. Chloe not only brought joy and comfort to Joshua but also became a source of hope and inspiration for the entire Admire Wear community. In this heartfelt episode, Joshua opens up about his experiences and recovery from domestic violence, shedding light on how these challenging moments have shaped him. "The Healing Hearts Podcast" is a safe space where difficult topics like depression, anxiety, self-harm, and addiction are discussed openly. It's a place to find stories, poems, and self-care guides that guide us toward healing, recovery, and hope for a brighter tomorrow. Join us as we explore Joshua's remarkable journey and the transformative power of companionship, resilience, and self-care on the path to healing. Because as Joshua reminds us, it's okay not to be okay sometimes, and there is help and hope available for all of us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/admire-wear-healing-heart/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/admire-wear-healing-heart/support

In honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2023, join us on this special episode of the Admire Wear Healing Hearts Podcast. In times of emotional turmoil, it's essential to have tools that guide us towards inner peace and self-compassion. In this soothing mindfulness meditation session, your host, our founder, and designer, Joshua Dixon, will gently guide you through a powerful practice to regulate difficult emotions. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, sadness, or anger, this meditation can be a source of solace. Picture your emotions as waves in the ocean, rising and falling, and learn to embrace them with mindfulness. With the backdrop of gentle white noise, this episode provides a serene atmosphere for self-care and healing. We hope this meditation exercise helps you find love and mental grounding, especially on those challenging days. Remember, you're never alone in your journey towards healing. Join us, take a deep breath, and let's embark on a path of self-discovery and emotional resilience. Your healing journey begins now. ⁠Admire Wear⁠⁠⁠⁠ is more than a love-based lifestyle brand. It's a home for people to feel safe. To have a place for their story to feel heard and to be able to help others. We all have something to learn from one another, and we can’t live without each other; we need that community support and belongingness. In each episode, we will have healing conversations that we don't have enough of regarding topics including mental health, hope, addiction, racism, suicide, recovery, depression, and self-harm.  You are safe here. You can learn more about our story here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.admirewear.com/pages/our-story⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can shop Admire Wear products here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.admirewear.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ A place without you isn't a world I want to live in. The world is better with you.  If you need help, please reach out to a friend, loved one or trained professional.   Suicide Prevention Hotline 24/7 : CALL ⁠⁠⁠⁠800-273-8255⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠988⁠⁠⁠⁠24/7 Online chat: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Text "HOME" to ⁠⁠⁠⁠741741⁠⁠⁠⁠National Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7: CALL ⁠⁠⁠⁠800-799-7233⁠⁠⁠⁠24/7 Text Chat: Text "START" to ⁠⁠⁠⁠88788⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online Chat at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thehotline.org⁠⁠⁠⁠National Sexual Assault Hotline 24/7: CALL ⁠⁠⁠⁠800-656-4673⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online Chat:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://hotline.rainn.org/online⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Trevor Project 24/7: CALL ⁠⁠⁠⁠866-488-7386⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online ⁠⁠⁠⁠CHAT⁠⁠⁠⁠ Text :⁠⁠⁠⁠ 678678⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor. National Child Abuse Hotline CALL:⁠⁠⁠⁠ 800-422-4453⁠⁠⁠⁠ Trans Lifeline CALL:⁠⁠⁠⁠ 877-565-8860⁠⁠⁠⁠ Canada: 877-330-6366 Veterans Crisis Line CALL  ⁠⁠⁠⁠800-273-8255⁠⁠⁠⁠  press 1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Self-Help Resources⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/admire-wear-healing-heart/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/admire-wear-healing-heart/support

In this episode of the Healing Heart Podcast, we delve into the profound and often perplexing emotion of feeling lonely while not actually being alone. Join us as we explore the intricacies of this common human experience, aiming to shed light on how to find connection and healing even in the midst of solitude. Loneliness is a feeling that can transcend physical presence, and our candid discussion reveals the various factors that contribute to this complex emotion. We'll uncover the impact of superficial interactions, mismatched expectations, and personal circumstances on our perceived isolation. Joshua guides the conversation with empathy and understanding, offering practical insights and strategies to overcome these feelings and cultivate a sense of connection. We'll share powerful tips for cultivating self-awareness, nurturing self-compassion, engaging in meaningful activities, and using mindfulness to anchor ourselves in the present moment. Throughout the episode, we'll also emphasize the importance of reaching out for support and developing a strong social network, whether in-person or through the virtual world. Whether you've experienced the paradox of feeling lonely despite being surrounded by people or you're seeking ways to support someone who's struggling with this emotion, this episode offers a safe space for honest conversations and a toolkit for building resilience. Join us on this journey toward healing, hope, and the realization that you're never truly alone in your struggles. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/admire-wear-healing-heart/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/admire-wear-healing-heart/support

In this powerful episode of 'Healing Hearts Podcast,' we sit down with a remarkable guest who shares her deeply personal journey of survival and triumph over adversity. As a substance abuse survivor and survivor of domestic violence, she opens up about her experiences and how they shaped her path. With unwavering courage, she discusses the challenges she faced and the coping mechanisms that led her on a path of healing and growth. Join us as she takes us through her transformative journey, from finding strength in vulnerability to cultivating resilience and embracing positive change. Her story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to overcome, inspiring hope and empowering others to find their path to healing. ⁠Admire Wear⁠⁠⁠⁠ is more than a love-based lifestyle brand. It's a home for people to feel safe. To have a place for their story to feel heard and to be able to help others. We all have something to learn from one another, and we can’t live without each other; we need that community support and belongingness. In each episode, we will have healing conversations that we don't have enough of regarding topics including mental health, hope, addiction, racism, suicide, recovery, depression, and self-harm.  You are safe here. You can learn more about our story here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.admirewear.com/pages/our-story⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can shop Admire Wear products here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.admirewear.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ A place without you isn't a world I want to live in. The world is better with you.  If you need help, please reach out to a friend, loved one or trained professional.   Suicide Prevention Hotline 24/7 : CALL ⁠⁠⁠⁠800-273-8255⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠988⁠⁠⁠⁠24/7 Online chat: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Text "HOME" to ⁠⁠⁠⁠741741⁠⁠⁠⁠National Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7: CALL ⁠⁠⁠⁠800-799-7233⁠⁠⁠⁠24/7 Text Chat: Text "START" to ⁠⁠⁠⁠88788⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online Chat at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thehotline.org⁠⁠⁠⁠National Sexual Assault Hotline 24/7: CALL ⁠⁠⁠⁠800-656-4673⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online Chat:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://hotline.rainn.org/online⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Trevor Project 24/7: CALL ⁠⁠⁠⁠866-488-7386⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online ⁠⁠⁠⁠CHAT⁠⁠⁠⁠ Text :⁠⁠⁠⁠ 678678⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor. National Child Abuse Hotline CALL:⁠⁠⁠⁠ 800-422-4453⁠⁠⁠⁠ Trans Lifeline CALL:⁠⁠⁠⁠ 877-565-8860⁠⁠⁠⁠ Canada: 877-330-6366 Veterans Crisis Line CALL  ⁠⁠⁠⁠800-273-8255⁠⁠⁠⁠  press 1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Self-Help Resources⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/admire-wear-healing-heart/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/admire-wear-healing-heart/support

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