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You're Not The Only One

MJ Media

You’re Not The Only One invites you into the intimate life stories of ordinary people who have faced extraordinary circumstances leading their lives on a trajectory that they could have never imagined. You will have a front row seat to each guest’s story about trauma, addiction, loss and grief and sometimes the beautiful things that can come from it. When the world could use more connection, empathy and reassurance, You’re Not The Only One is here to deliver that. "Sometimes people don't need advice. Sometimes they just want to hear that they aren't the only one” -Matthew McConaughey.

What if you were used to end someone's life?

Driving down a dark highway in the middle of the night a man comes face to face with something that changes his life forever. Jacques is a science educator, public speaker, professional life coach and the author of Driving Out of Darkness: Self-care Strategies for Trauma recovery. His book is available at Barnes & Noble and Amazon. If you would like to reach out to Jacques - Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠https://www.drivingoutofdarkness.com/⁠ Instagram: @drivingoutofdarkness. TikTok: @drivingoutofdarkness https://www.linkedin.com/in/powerfulimpact/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089572114082 If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health, thoughts of suicide or addiction these resources can help: National Suicide Hotline: https://www.988lifeline.org Text or Call 988 Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction: https://www.dea.gov/recovery-resources National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/findsupport/ *Call NAMI HelpLine at ⁠800-950-6264⁠ or text “helpline” to ⁠62640.⁠ In a crisis, ⁠call⁠ or ⁠text⁠ 988. Alcoholics Anonymous: AA.org Show Socials: Instagram: @nottheonlyonepod TikTok: @nottheonlyonepod

Jul 15, 2024

55 min

Quitting his addiction saved his life, twice

Today’s guest requested to remain anonymous. If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health, thoughts of suicide or addiction these resources can help: National Suicide Hotline: https://www.988lifeline.org Text or Call 988 Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction: https://www.dea.gov/recovery-resources National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/findsupport/ *Call NAMI HelpLine at ⁠800-950-6264⁠ or text “helpline” to ⁠62640.⁠ In a crisis, ⁠call⁠ or ⁠text⁠ 988. Alcoholics Anonymous: AA.org

Jul 15, 2024

41 min

Russel was forced to take amphetamines at age 7

Feeling unheard and unseen as a kid, a diagnosis of ADHD at age 7 would send him on a life long journey of figuring out what it all meant. Today's guest is Russel Kramer. If you would like to reach out to Russel you can email at [email protected] Russel is the author of the a fantastic book titled “Hocus Focus - Coming of Age with ADD and it’s Medicines”. You can find it on Amazon and goodreads.com. You can find Russel on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @R.L. Kramer. If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health, thoughts of suicide or addiction these resources can help: National Suicide Hotline: https://www.988lifeline.org Text or Call 988 Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction: https://www.dea.gov/recovery-resources National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/findsupport/ *Call NAMI HelpLine at 800-950-6264 or text “helpline” to 62640. In a crisis, call or text 988. Alcoholics Anonymous: AA.org

Jul 15, 2024

56 min