You may be in a bad spot. Feeling helpless, unmotivated and like you're going nowhere fast? I've been there too, and so have the guest on this show. You're not alone! The trauma, abuse, addictions, and failures, felt in some form by all. Can things get better? - We say "YES!" And you're definitely worth the effort. Welcome to the unique HUMAN experience. Listen to stories from everyday people, people just like you. Find mean ...
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Real stories, told by real people. We're back with another one, I hope this finds you all in good spirits. Today D'Angelo joins us, and he's got a story to tell. Life as a child was rough for D'Angelo. An abusive home, full of violence, drugs, and instability. D'Angelo took to the streets at the tender age of 11, to escape the abuse at home. He was hurting, afraid, and longing for acceptance in love. From juvenile halls throughout his adolescence to becoming a registered nurse as an adult. Working in trauma units, while still struggling with his own childhood trauma. D'Angelo eventually found himself in the belly of the beast, addicted to drugs, robbing banks, and then came an 11 year prison bid. What happened during his incarceration? How did he handle those demons which haunted him for so long? D'Angelo opens up and talks about some of these questions. He also has his book - ‘On My Own-Reflecting on Yesterday' , a memoir now available. There's children books he's working on, educational material on addiction. Writing, and penning has been therapy for him. This is about redemption, and not being bound to the past. After all D'Angelo's been through, he made it out the other side, bringing hope with him, and embracing a new day. I'm pleased to introduce another GIANTS AMONGST US. Enjoy the Show. 'Til next time and very soon, PEACE!! IF YOU FOUND VALUE IN THE SHOW, STAMP US WITH A RATING ON YOUR WAY OUT. AND TELL A FRIEND TO TELL A FRIEND. _____ D'Angelo Stefani : On My Own: Reflecting on Yesterday : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY9T9GB5 Website: www.dangelostefani.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/boston2tulsa Email: dangelo@dangelostefani.com _____ More of Giants Amongst Us : Website : https://giantsamongstus.com Share Your Story : giantsamongstus@tutanota.com Youtube : https://youtube.com/@GiantsAmongstUs?si=1ZUiC8zQNDcIsYKI _____ Multispective Podcast : Website : https://www.multispective.org/ Youtube : https://www.multispective.org/ Instagram : instagram.com/multispectiveorg Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/6Ww9d7Hmq6CfdKwN21CC09?si=8250d55251ac47d8 _____ Background music by : @bnoizemusic
Real stories, told by real people. It's good to be back with another edition of the Show. Hope you all are in good spirits. Today Peter joins us, and he's got a story to tell. Peter comes from humble beginnings "I grew up off grid....like solar power house....my dad would haul water, and pump it up this huge hill." He would ride bikes, build mini bikes, wreck a few every now and then. It was an interesting childhood, but beautiful with two loving parents. Unfortunately, Peter would lose his mother to breast cancer. He was only 12 years old when his mother passed away. Struggling with grief, and losing his mother, he started acting out. Although, Peter would be the first to tell you that's no excuse for his actions. Things would eventually escalate. From smoking weed, and stealing cars to meth and heroin addiction. Peter's life quickly stared to spiral out of control. His addiction took him down a dark path of selling dope, robbing, people over dosing around him, being on the streets, hustling for his next high and then hitting a wall - county jail. Peter's made some BIG changes in life since then. He's started an LLC, owning a business and pushing to hit six figures this year. Plus he's sober. I'd like to introduce another GIANT AMONGST US, and let Peter's story remind you, that it's never too late. 'Til next time and very soon, PEACE!! _____ More of Giants Amongst Us : Website : https://giantsamongstus.com Share Your Story : giantsamongstus@tutanota.com Youtube : https://youtube.com/@GiantsAmongstUs?si=1ZUiC8zQNDcIsYKI _____ Background music by : @bnoizemusic
Real stories, told by real people. Glad to be back, Hope you all are doing well on this fine Sunday afternoon. Today Jason joins us, and he's got a story tell. A retired veteran who served 31 years in the military. Jason opens up, talking about his struggles early on. From osteomyelitis, failing the first grade, and dealing with learning disabilities, Teachers and school counselors told Jason "you're not going to college." Guess what? He proved em wrong. Jason didn't just go to college, he earned 3 degrees. How in the world did he manage to do that? He shares what worked for him with us. Jason takes us along, giving us a taste of how it was overseas, and in combat. The threat of not only roadside bombs, and live fire, but the emotional turmoil from his father passing and the pending accusations, and investigations from those in his chain of command. All while deployed. Jason walks us through these dark times, and what became of these false allegations, plus how he was able to find peace, balance, and support for his mental health. An author of two books : A Soldier Against All Odds, and Out Of The Uniform, Back Into Civilian Life, No Nonsense Benefits Guide. I'd like to welcome another GIANTS AMONGST US. Life in and out of uniform, and the inspiration behind both of Jason's books, plus a whole lot more. Hope you enjoy today's conversation. If you do, share it with a friend, it's FREE OF CHARGE, drop us a line, then give it a review. Appreciate you. 'Til next time and very soon, PEACE!! _____ Jason Pike : Website : https://www.jasonpike.org/ Jason's First Book, A Soldier Against All Odds: A Memoir : https://www.amazon.com/Soldier-Against-All-Odds-Memoir/dp/B0BV1F28LK/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1 Jason's Second Book, Out of the Uniform, Back into Civilian Life: No Nonsense Veterans Benefits Guide : https://www.amazon.com/Uniform-Back-into-Civilian-Life/dp/B0CK3XGCV1/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1696250650&sr=8-1 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/jasonpike.org Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/authorjasonpike/ LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-pike-7b6774137/ _____ More of Giants Amongst Us : Website : https://giantsamongstus.com Share Your Story : giantsamongstus@tutanota.com Youtube : https://youtube.com/@GiantsAmongstUs?si=1ZUiC8zQNDcIsYKI _____ Background music by : @bnoizemusic
It's good to be back for another episode. Hope you guys are well, and in good spirits. If this is your first time tuning in, this is Giants Amongst Us, where we share in the unique Human experience. Real stories told by real people, aimed at highlighting the resilience of the Human spirit. So, if you're in a dark place right now, let these stories be reminder, that you're not alone, and things can in fact get better. There's 2 decisions we're faced with. One of them being to accept things the way that they are. And the other, to accept responsibility to change the situation. The choice is yours. For years, and years, I've struggled with this. I wanted to sit down and share some of those struggles with you all today. I was using and abusing drugs and alcohol for 15 years. Cocaine, hard rock (crack), methamphetamines, ecstasy, and narcotics. These chemicals took precedence over everything else. No self control, self worth or plans for the future. I was only concerned about the moment. Which turned into a vicious cycle fueled by negative thoughts, that led to poor choices, feeding bad habits, and in the end, killing me from the inside-out. It was fun for a time, but "nothing gold stays." In desperation to get back on track. I decided to enlist in the Military. The day the towers in New York were hit (9/11), was the day my recruiter picked me up to send me on my way. I share a little bit of how that all played out and what happened during my short time as an infantry man. From receiving two D.U.I's and spending 30 days in jail. To losing my girlfriend of 5 years, who was killed by a drunk driver. I wasn't in a good place at all. It felt like life had ate me up, and spit me right back out. My mentality for so many years, was to blame everyone and everything else for my problems. How did things change? When did things change? The drugs, heavy drinking, and lack of responsibility and accountability? I talk about that as well. Along with meeting my wife, who has been a huge blessing in my life. Couldn't of asked, hoped or prayed for a better woman by my side. Here's to that piece of happiness, we're all reaching for. 'Til next time and very soon, PEACE!! _____ More of Giants Amongst Us : Website : https://giantsamongstus.com To Share Your Story : giantsamongstus@tutanota.com Reddit : https://www.reddit.com/r/Giants_Amongst_Us/ Follow on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/giantsamongstus/ _____ Background music by : @bnoizemusic
Ladies and Gentleman, welcome back to another edition of 'In between The Stories'. We're gonna get into something I've been thinking about lately, party due to my re-reading of a book by John Taylor Gatto, Dumbing Us Down. If you haven't read it, I highly encourage you to give that book a decent read. It isn't very long, but really packs a punch. A school teacher in New York City for 30 years, Mr. Gatto became outspoken and critical of modern education, it's ideologies, history and methods. His colleagues, and staff at times didn't appreciate his way of doing things. But, his students loved him. Today I wanted to share some thoughts on public schooling and homeschooling. Kids are the future. Was it Aristotle who said "give me a child for 7 years, and I'll show you the man?" Those early years are critical for a child's development - mentally, physically, emotionally. As for myself, I attended public school throughout my adolescents. I've gauged some of the conversations on and offline from parents who have children in public school, and some of the concerns seem to involve the safety, and lack of support for their child's needs. Over the years there's been an uptick with parents pulling their kids out of public school. Have you noticed that in your area? And on the flip side, you have parents and children who had a negative experience with homeschooling. Suggesting more resources toward public education - adequate teacher training, sufficient funding. When these 2 needs are met, progress can be made. Taking those things into consideration along with a few points Mr. Gatto's book highlights, fueled this episode. I hope you can join the conversation and share your thoughts, if any of it resonates with you. Drawing from Chapter 1 of Dumbing Us Down, these are the 7 lessons discussed : Confusion Class affiliation acceptance Indifference Emotional dependency Intellectual dependency Provisional self-esteem Surveillance If you're a teacher in public schooling or a parent/student who has homeschool experience and you'd like to share some of your experience on the show. I'd be happy to connect. 'Til next time and very soon, PEACE!! _____ Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/225850.Dumbing_Us_Down _____ Listen to Chris's story : https://rss.com/podcasts/giants-amongst-us/956757/ _____ More of Giants Amongst Us : Website : https://giantsamongstus.com To Share Your Story : giantsamongstus@tutanota.com Reddit : https://www.reddit.com/r/Giants_Amongst_Us/ Follow on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/giantsamongstus/ _____ Background music by : @bnoizemusic