ThoughtVolution - the podcast where the thoughts of others meet evolving mind. Do you know what it is like to not only question your faith but to completely lose it and to turn from devout Christian to atheist? Can you imagine what it must be like to struggle with your own health, yet your husband's cancer and your child's bipolar disorder force you to not only keep yourself alive but your entire family? How would you feel if you needed someone else's life to end in order for their organ donation to save your life? These and other stories are what makes ThoughtVolution so special and unique. The stories of regular people inspire and encourage, sometimes outrage or upset. Be a part of this journey and allow yourself to truly evolve your mind.

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Jennifer is a true inspiration. Although she falsely describes herself as boring, she actually managed to overcome severe childhood trauma and abuse, a traumatic brain injury, her husband's colon cancer, and so many other rocks thrown her way by life itself ... and she did so while always staying strong and positive - for her own mental health's sake and for the sake of her family. Listen to this inspiring story of a lady that became our not-so-secret role model as we were recording this interview.

To learn more about Jennifer's non-profit, please visit

http://www.cmhrc.org

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains conversations about abuse, trauma, infertility, cancer, and mental illness. If any of these subjects are a trigger to you, please prioritize your mental health and skip this episode.

Dustin's story is fascinating in many ways. How does somebody who is a youth pastor and whose entire identity is rooted in faith, church, and the Bible wake up one day as a non-believing atheist? What impact does that have on the rest of his family as they continue their spiritual journey as Christians without Dustin sharing that belief? What is his life like in the Bible belt of South Carolina now that he no longer belongs to the large majority group of Christians living here?

No matter where you personally stand or what you believe in, I think we can all agree that opening up about something as deeply personal as the loss of faith takes great courage. Remember to always be kind.

To find our more about Dustin and his journey from christianity to atheism, please check out his own website:

www.beyondbeliefshow.live

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Anna has managed to live and survive against all odds. She seems practically indestructible. A stroke, depression, drug addiction and an impaired driver almost killing her - nothing seems to weigh this Southern gal with an honest mouth and a heart of gold down. The love for her kids is what has given her the strength to be the rock her family needs to lean on and after two divorces and the toll that has taken on her mental health, Anna is happy to just be alive and single.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains conversations about mental illness, depression, suicide, drugs and addiction. If any of these subjects are a trigger to you, please prioritize your mental health and skip this episode.

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Narriman is quite the world traveler. Although born in Cape Town, South Africa, she decided that the world really was her oyster as she first moved to Singapore and later to Germany. She greatly credits the German healthcare system for her survival. She suffered from hereditary polycystic kidney disease and desperately needed a new kidney. After all, she had already lost 3 of her brothers to this debilitating disease. Years of waiting while being on dialysis finally paid off and she received a kidney from a German woman. The name Narriman means "vivacious" in the Persian language, a word that beautifully encapsulates this woman's journey and fight for survival.

Listen to this remarkable story about second chances and the preciousness of life.

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Don gets to travel the world. As a flight attendant, he visits places others only dream of. However, there were times when his world was a lot smaller and when getting away seemed like the only possible way out - out of a loveless marriage, out of debt, out of despair.

Listen to Don talk about what life was like when times were really dark and gloomy and what it is like now that he gets to embark on some of life's most amazing journeys. Find out how he came out as gay and what he would do if you could turn back time.

How did Don grow his wings and learn to fly? What made him find true self love and how did he heal from what he was forced to live through?

Trigger Warning: This episode contains conversations about abuse. If this subject is a trigger to you, please prioritize your mental health and skip this episode.

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Donnie could be seen as the epitome of success. He owns several successful businesses and appears to have his life together. As an entrepreneur and leader, he is seen as a role model by many of his peers. However, if you had the chance to rewind his life, it would probably make your head spin. Donnie used to be a drug dealer and he actually ended up serving 6 years and 2 months for a crime he did not actually commit. Can you imagine what it is like to pay the price for somebody else's mistakes every single day for 6 long years and 2 long months? Listen to the story of this incredible man about his rise like a phoenix from the ashes refusing to become yet another statistic.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains conversations about drugs and addiction, murder, violence, confinement and incarceration. If any of these subjects are a trigger to you, please prioritize your mental health and skip this episode.

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When Deb's son Sean came out to her in 2008 as trans, she did not need to decide to continue to love him. She just did. This was long before being transgender was discussed in the media or even in public. Since then, Deb has become an advocate for many people in the LGBTQ community. She sees herself as an ally to those often cast aside by our society and she will tell us about her family's very personal journey. This is a story about love, acceptance, and family.

Check out the website of Deb's LGBTQ advocacy organization UPLIFT OUTREACH CENTER

www.upliftoutreachcenter.org

Trigger Warning: This episode contains conversations about trauma, depression, suicide, and mental illness. If any of these subjects are a trigger to you, please prioritize your mental health and skip this episode.

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www.thoughtvolutionpodcast.com