Linda's Corner: Hope - Healing - Happiness
Linda's Corner: Hope - Healing - Happiness

Linda's Corner: Hope - Healing - Happiness

Linda Bjork

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"Linda's Corner: Hope, Healing, Happiness" is your go-to podcast for inspiration and transformation. Join host Linda Bjork, a seasoned speaker, author, and the driving force behind the Hope for Healing non-profit, as she delves into the profound journey of finding hope, fostering healing, and ultimately discovering happiness in life's most challenging moments. Through heartfelt conversations with experts, survivors, and everyday heroes, Linda shares powerful stories and practical insights that will empower you to navigate adversity, overcome obstacles, and embrace the beauty of resilience. Tune in to Linda's Corner for a dose of motivation, real-life wisdom, and the tools you need to unlock a brighter future.  

Visit our website for access to over 240 past episodes organized by topics at https://lindascornerpodcast.com.  Also check out the Hope for Healing website for more free resources at https://hopeforhealingfoundation.org. 

Recent Episodes

Helping men heal from childhood sexual abuse - Merle Yost (Take your power back)
MAY 7, 2024
Helping men heal from childhood sexual abuse - Merle Yost (Take your power back)

We've all been victimized.  Your job is to heal and take your power back.  Merle Yost is an EMDR certified psychotherapist, author and teacher who understands about healing from sexual abuse from personal experience.  You can reach Merle at his websites https://unspokenboundaries.com/ and https://merleyost.com.

Some of the highlights Merle shares:

  • Most people aren't aware of the widespread problem of male sexual abuse
  • How traumatic memories can be occluded and forgotten
  • Merle's personal story of experiencing sexual abuse from his father
  • Correcting false beliefs about sexual abuse
  • Abuse is usually carried out by someone you know and trust
  • Pedophiles look like everybody else
  • How abuse can negatively affect personal boundaries
  • We recreate our childhood experiences
  • Big T and small t trauma
  • We are formed by our experiences, but we don't need to be defined by them
  • I don't see myself as a victim
  • It's our job to heal
  • Living as a victim is a dead end
  • Take back your power
  • What is gynecomastia and what causes it? (liver condition that causes men to develop female breasts)
  • Not all therapists are created equal
  • How to choose a good therapist
  • EMDR is the closest thing we have to a "magic pill" for healing
  • Shame is a wasted emotion
  • And more 

Please share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!

Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.   Become the champion of your own story as you overcome your challenges. 

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38 MIN
Cancer survivor Mike Coy - Prevention, check ups, early detection and healing
APR 30, 2024
Cancer survivor Mike Coy - Prevention, check ups, early detection and healing

When the doctor told Mike Coy he had cancer and needed to start treatment right away, he said, "I'm too busy, what's plan B?"  The doctor replied, "You die."  Mike said, "Let's go back to plan A."   Mike is a past president of the Austin Westlake Chamber of Commerce, the Sr. Benefits Consultant with Aflac, and a baseball coach winning 3 Texas State championships, 1 National Championships and 5 Australian Down Under World Championships.  He is also a best-selling author and keynote speaker.  You can reach Mike at his website ichoselive.com.

Freebies:  Mike is offering 2 free gifts.  1) Mike's 10 tips to prevent cancer, 2) Chapter 8 of his book "I Chose Live." Go to https://www.mikecoyspeaks.com/gift  

Some highlights Mike shares:

  • Mike's winning baseball career
  • You either get busy living or you get busy dying
  • Women usually choose to get regular checkups, but men don't.  
  • The most common forms of cancer are easily treatable when detected early.
  • You have a choice
  • For cancer survivors, life is divided into BC and AC periods.  Before cancer and after cancer.
  • Take care of yourself and manage stress
  • Free gift 10 tips to prevent cancer at MikeCoySpeaks.com/gift
  • Dad's final words, "Son, make a difference."
  • Pay it forward
  • Finding purpose in our lives
  • Whatever you're facing, you can get through it
  • And more

Please share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!

Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.   Become the champion of your own story as you overcome your challenges.  

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33 MIN
Toxic jealousy - Shanenn Bryant (Extreme jealousy takes over your life)
APR 23, 2024
Toxic jealousy - Shanenn Bryant (Extreme jealousy takes over your life)

Extreme jealousy is toxic and can damage your relationships and your life.  Shanenn Bryant is a relationship confidence expert, educator, podcast host, coach, and the founder and CEO of Top Self.  You can reach Shanenn at her website www.topself.com.   

Some highlights Shanenn shares:
What is the difference between "normal" levels of jealousy and "toxic" jealousy?
Extreme jealousy usually comes from a lack of self worth
People suffering from toxic jealousy often experienced dysfunctional relationships growing up
Extreme jealousy comes from extreme fear
Toxic jealousy is not rational
You can't "prove" fidelity - you can only prove infidelity
What are the stories you tell yourself?
What is the root?
What is the insecure reassurance loop? and why is it never satisfied?
Jealousy is a sign of a deeper issue that needs to be resolved
We have to admit that we are the problem (or at least part of the problem)
How a "think, do, say" journal can help people overcome toxic jealousy
How jealousy takes over your life
Start with one small thing
Why you have more control when you overcome the habit cycle of anxiety
You are not alone
Let's dig in and turn down jealousy
Improve your happiness
And more

Please share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!

Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.   Become the champion of your own story as you overcome your challenges.  

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33 MIN
Not a victim anymore - Wilk Wilkinson (overcoming perpetual victim mentality)
APR 16, 2024
Not a victim anymore - Wilk Wilkinson (overcoming perpetual victim mentality)

Wilk Wilkinson endured horrible bullying and other trauma as a child, and that victim mentality carried with him to adulthood until he made a decision that he wasn't going to be a victim any more.  Wilk is a husband, father, Christian conservative, and the host of the Derate the Hate podcast.  You can reach Wilk at his website   https://deratethehate.com/  

Some of the highlights from Wilk:

  • "I decided I wouldn't be a victim any more"
  • Perpetual victim mentality can lead to self destructive behavior
  • Perpetual victim mentality can lead to self fulfilling prophecy
  • No one can change how you feel, but we have a responsibility to change the way we behave
  • The keys to overcoming victim mentality are gratitude and personal accountability
  • We are not powerless in our life - claim your power
  • What is the Reticular Activating System and how can it help me (or hinder me)?
  • Making simple changes bring positive results
  • We may not have control over everything that happens in our lives, but we have the power to choose how we respond.
  • And more

Please share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!

Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.   Become the champion of your own story as you overcome your challenges. 

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29 MIN
Healing from Within: Navigating the Journey to Inner Wellness with Mary McMonagle
APR 9, 2024
Healing from Within: Navigating the Journey to Inner Wellness with Mary McMonagle

Join us for a heartfelt discussion about the courageous journey to inner healing.  Mary McMonagle is an intuitive healer, coach, podcast host, and the founder of True Vibe.  You can reach Mary at her website   https://truevibewellness.com/.  

Conversation highlights:

  • Why does deep healing require courage? 
  • How can our ego get in the way?
  • How do we learn to love ourselves?
  • Imposter syndrome
  • Get out of your own way
  • How to accept yourself
  • I am the star of my own story
  • How we can give other people power over us (and how to stop)
  • How to let go?
  • How to feel worthy and deserving
  • Speak your desires out loud
  • And more

Please share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!

Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.   Become the champion of your own story as you overcome your challenges. 

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30 MIN