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ThoughtVolution PodcastTransforming Pain into Power: Helen’s Remarkable JourneyIn this powerful episode of Thoughtvolution, we dive deep into the extraordinary life and career of Helen, an integral developmental coach based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. Born in Brisbane, Helen's journey is one of profound transformation, resilience, and self-discovery.Helen opens up about her challenging upbringing, being born from an affair and raised in a Christian household, and how these early experiences shaped her views on belonging and self-worth. She candidly shares her struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts, and how she emerged from these dark times to become the strong, empowered woman...2024-07-051h 14ThoughtVolution PodcastExploring the World: Adventures and Insights with Miguel Join us for an exhilarating journey into the heart of adventure and self-discovery as we sit down with Miguel Yga, a modern-day explorer and travel writer extraordinaire. Born in Monterrey, Mexico, Miguel's insatiable curiosity and deep yearning to connect with the world around him have propelled him on a remarkable odyssey, one filled with daring escapades, profound encounters, and unexpected twists of fate.
As a seasoned adventurer, Miguel has traversed the globe, from the sun-kissed beaches of the Bahamas to the ancient ruins of the Maya civilization, from the remote Lacandon jungle to the vast expanse of...2024-05-211h 21ThoughtVolution PodcastEmbracing Authenticity: A Journey of Sacred Self-Awareness with RachaelIn this deeply introspective episode of ThoughtVolution, host Stefan Dubiel engages in a profound conversation with Rachael, a coach, consultant, and IFS-informed practitioner, whose journey embodies resilience, wisdom, and the unyielding pursuit of authenticity. Born and raised in Missouri, Rachael's story is a multifaceted tapestry woven from the threads of her bi-cultural upbringing, adventures abroad in France, and experiences as a single parent to her beloved twins, Elyse and Adrian.
As Rachael shares her journey, listeners are invited to explore the depths of her experiences—both external and internal. From navigating the complexities of dyslexia and possibly AD...2024-04-151h 23ThoughtVolution PodcastHealing Hearts: Carmen's Tale of Transformation with Rescue DogsIn this heartwarming episode of ThoughtVolution, host Stefan Dubiel invites listeners to embark on a journey of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of unconditional love. Our guest, Carmen, shares her remarkable story of overcoming adversity after suffering a severe concussion and traumatic brain injury in a tragic accident. For over two years, Carmen battled with pain, anxiety, and overwhelming sadness until she found solace in an unexpected prescription—a rescue dog named Coconut.
Through her profound bond with Coconut, Carmen discovered a newfound purpose and passion for advocating for rescue dogs and supporting small businesses with he...2024-04-011h 25ThoughtVolution PodcastFrom Darkness to Light: A Journey of Courage and Transformation with JoshIn this gripping episode of ThoughtVolution, host Stefan Dubiel introduces us to Josh, a Relationship Communication Coach from Hayle, Cornwall, whose life story is nothing short of extraordinary. Raised within the confines of a Jehovah's Witness upbringing, Josh battled with profound challenges including suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and alcoholism during his teenage years. Yet, against all odds, he chose to embrace life with a renewed determination after a near-death experience.
Through raw honesty and unwavering resilience, Josh has transformed his pain into wisdom, becoming a beacon of hope and strength for others. As Stefan delves into Josh's deeply...2024-03-141h 15ThoughtVolution PodcastUnveiling Shadows: Danielle Patrice's Journey Through Pain, Perseverance, and the Science of HealingIn the Season 2 premiere of ThoughtVolution, host Stefan Dubiel reconnects with the ThoughtVolutionists after a meaningful hiatus. The episode introduces Danielle Patrice, a passionate individual living in New Jersey with her sons William and Walter. Danielle Patrice's life takes an unexpected turn as she becomes a survivor of domestic abuse.
As an author, Danielle Patrice channels her pain into words, offering a poignant narrative that transcends personal experience. What sets her story apart is her remarkable journey into neuroscience, where, despite not being a neuroscientist, she collaborates with a mentor and an online research academy to delve...2024-02-141h 10ThoughtVolution PodcastUnveiling the Resilience Within: ThoughtVolution Season TwoUnveiling the Resilience Within: ThoughtVolution Season Two is a podcast that invites listeners on a brand new journey into the heart of human experience. In each episode, the raw and unfiltered stories of resilience, hope, and unwavering spirit are celebrated. Exactly one year after the very first episode on Valentine's Day 2024, this season promises to be a testament to the power of storytelling. Through brushstrokes on the canvas of life and melodies of shared experiences, the podcast offers a sanctuary where emotions unravel and authenticity reigns supreme. It delves deeper into the human soul, exploring triumphs that arise from...2024-01-0102 minThoughtVolution PodcastTerry's Story: Shattered, Yet Unyielding: A Survivor's Path to Healing and HopeIn this powerful season 1 finale of our podcast, we introduce you to Terry, a resilient writer and storyteller born and raised in Detroit. Terry's extraordinary journey encompasses survival, healing, and advocacy, as she shares her harrowing experience as a homicide survivor and her unwavering commitment to empowering others who have endured similar trauma. Terry's story is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the remarkable strength found in embracing one's true self.
Terry's life took a devastating turn when she became a victim of a heinous crime perpetrated by someone she once knew intimately. Through unspeakable...2023-08-081h 17ThoughtVolution PodcastGaby's Story: From Loss to Resilience: A Melody of Inspiration
In this captivating episode of our podcast, we unravel the extraordinary journey of Gaby, a 57-year-old Singer/Songwriter and Youth Education Director. Born in Santa Monica, CA, and now residing in Asheville, NC, Gaby's life story weaves together a tapestry of loss, resilience, and the power of rediscovering one's passion.
Gaby's upbringing in the entertainment industry, with a mother who was a Playboy Centerfold, actress, and model, and stepfathers who had their own prominent roles, set the stage for a life filled with captivating tales. However, in 2004, a series of losses shattered Gaby's dream of becoming a...2023-08-011h 03ThoughtVolution PodcastTyler's Story: Blood Bonds and Life Trials - A Journey of Connection and ResilienceIn this deeply emotional episode of ThoughtVolution, we dive into the extraordinary life of Tyler, an Empowerment Coach and Branding Strategist who has embarked on a remarkable journey of self-discovery and compassion. Born in Jerseyville, IL, and now residing in Fort Worth, Texas, Tyler's experiences and beliefs shape a unique perspective on life and the interconnectedness of humanity.
Tyler's story is a powerful affirmation of individuality and the significance of lived experiences. They emphasize that no two people live the same life, making their own journey inherently unique. As a gender queer individual, Tyler has faced their...2023-07-2550 minThoughtVolution PodcastEmily's Story: From Battling Cancer to Building Community: Finding Strength, Support, and FaithIn this profoundly uplifting episode of our podcast, we have the privilege of sharing Emily's remarkable journey. At 31 years old, residing in Georgia, Emily's path took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Throughout her challenging battle, Emily's unwavering faith in God, her resilience, and her encounters with an unexpected online community became transformative forces in her life.
Emily's dreams of becoming a geoscientist and airline pilot were put on hold when she received her diagnosis. However, amidst the uncertainty and fear, she discovered a sense of peace in her love for Dungeons and...2023-07-181h 18ThoughtVolution PodcastVickie's Story: Reclaiming your own reflection and celebrating the beauty of those with facial differences. Just like 1 in 700 babies, Vickie was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate. Sadly, being different from the masses often forces you to grow a thicker skin, to learn to endure bullying, ridicule, and the constant mocking of those believing that their conformity with society's standards gives them the permission to hurt others.
It took Vicky a very long time to accept herself for who she truly is and to see her facial differences, her uniqueness, and her own beauty as something she could actually love and share with the world. Silence may encourage bullies. It...2023-07-1154 minThoughtVolution PodcastCharlie's Story: Igniting the darkness. When horror movies become refuge from abuse for a 5 year old boy.Charlie experienced a rough childhood, one that was lined with physical abuse, neglect, and a general lack of love and affection. Instead of teddy bears, lego sets, and the warmth of family, Charlie ended up finding refuge in the most unlikely of places: in violent horror movies, a genre he began to explore at the age of five.
Charlie will tell us how he picked up the shards of his broken childhood to build something gruesome, yet beautiful that still affects a big chunk of his life to this day. But horror movies are not his only...2023-07-0459 minThoughtVolution PodcastBaylen's Story: Discovering your source of inner peace. How to free your mind from its' own solitary confinement.Baylen creates beautiful art, he is eloquent, speaks gently, and seems like the kind of guy you would probably enjoy having a cup of coffee with while having a carefree conversation about life. Just an altogether wonderful person. That's who Baylen is TODAY.
What you may not see is what it took for him to get to the state of peace and self reflection he is now in. Baylen is in recovery from a heroin addiction that almost cost him his life - not once but three times.
While his three overdoses were painful and...2023-06-271h 00ThoughtVolution PodcastJenn's Story: Understanding the finiteness of life. When a terminal illness suddenly reminds you to live.Jenn's life has been marked by hardship but also by the spirit of family and togetherness. When the doctor diagnosed her with LEMS (Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome), an ultra rare disease with death as the ultimate outcome, he did not even look her in the eyes. The earth shattering words that would forever alter the rest of her precious life were more or less just thrown in front of her to deal with. And the came with a time stamp.
Can you imagine watching every grain of sand fall through your own life's sand clock and knowing that t...2023-06-2054 minThoughtVolution PodcastJenny's Story: The search for belonging. How to finally arrive at home within. Do you know where you belong and where you are at home? This sounds like such a simple question but for my guest, Jenny, the search for a place to consider home was a painful journey. Born in Indonesia to a family of Chinese immigrants, Jenny always felt ostracized and far from a place of true belonging. Indonesia's culture had very little space for 'people like her' and in her own family, harsh requirements for her to perform and achieve left no room for the love and acceptance Jenny so desperately desired.
Being alone and isolated throughout...2023-06-131h 13ThoughtVolution PodcastJetty's Story: Digging yourself out of the dirt thrown on top of you by others. A successful mission to finding true happinessOvercoming difficult things is one of Jetty's special superpowers. Not only has she managed to survive bulimia, severe childhood trauma, depression, and Lyme disease, she also successfully completed two Ironman competitions and was able to completely redefine herself in order to finally give herself permission to be loved.
Growing up in the Netherlands, Jetty felt invisible throughout her entire childhood and adolesence in what she describes as a cold home. To find warmth and comfort, she turned to food and ended up developing an eating disorder. But Jetty had much more than bulimia to overcome. Her eating...2023-06-061h 01ThoughtVolution PodcastSusie's Story: Life as an Illness Collector: Advocating for self-advocacy and teaching others to understand the misunderstood Have you ever wondered what it must be like to be sick every sigle day? To wake up knowing that being well means something completely different to you because you are chronically ill? Susie will tell us about her 'illness collection' and how it affects her life . Does she love her body even though it appears to fail her almost every day? What is it like to live when the likelihood of death follows you constantly, like a whisper in the air? How do you navigate through medical appointments, the longing for a somewhat healthier you, and the negative...2023-05-301h 15ThoughtVolution PodcastScarlett's Story: Rediscovering the hunger for life after a 25 year battle with binge purge anorexia / bulimiaHow do you rediscover your hunger for life when you have been starving yourself for 25 years? Scarlett's struggle with anorexia and the binge-purge eating disorder called bulimia almost cost her her life. After early weight struggles, and a feeling of complete isolation, the eating disorder caused her to starve herself from 20 stone (280 lbs) to under 5 stone (under 70 lbs), walking only inches away from death.
Despite her body being broken, her teeth destroyed, and her self worth shattered, Scarlett did not give up.
After she finally managed to recover - not for her own sake but fo...2023-05-231h 21ThoughtVolution PodcastSandra's Story: Climbing out of a bottomless pit to reclaim your life after sexual assault, molestation, and rape.Sandra has had a lot of trauma to work through and she actually managed, as she says, to completely heal herself from the wounds caused by childhood molestation, sexual assault, bullying, and rape. Her life motto is to never say you cannot do it and she follows that principle to this day.
Listen to Sandra tell us how she managed to climb out of that bottomless pit of pain to fully reclaim her life and rediscover her own self worth and happiness.
The German native and 2 time gold medalist and European champion in interpretative dance...2023-05-161h 09ThoughtVolution PodcastDallas' Story: Rediscovering yourself: A Recovery from crystal meth drug addiction, prostitution, and self resignation. Welcome to this deeply emotional episode of ThoughtVolution. Today, we want to share the inspiring story of a man who faced his demons and came out victorious. Meet Dallas, a 46-year-old recovery coach who was born in West Virginia and now resides in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Dallas has two children: Liliana and Jonah, who were his biggest source of inspiration to finally turn his life around after he truly hit rock bottom. For most of his life, Dallas struggled with self-acceptance and self-worth because of his sexuality and a general lack of belonging. The feeling of not...2023-05-091h 22ThoughtVolution PodcastSuzanne's Story: Losing your child and facing the realities of griefSuzanne experienced the unspeakable: Her son, Ben, died by suicide at the age of 22. How does a parent handle the loss of their child? How do we all deal with grief and the unbearable burden it tends to show up as?
Whether we admit it or not, we will all be touched by grief and loss at some point in our lives. What is it like to continue to live when a part of you is irrevocably taken from you?
Suzanne has not only learned to live with the loss of her son, she has...2023-05-021h 24ThoughtVolution PodcastOlga's Story: Chasing dreams, finding yourself - A Russian immigrant's American dream come true.Olga was born in the Soviet Union. She later decided leave Russia and move to the United States in hopes of a better, safer life for herself and her son. Not only did she find freedom in the "new world", she even ended up joining the US navy to give back to the country and the people who allowed her to provide her family with a secure and prosperous future. In this episode, we will hear a story about an American dream come true and why chasing dreams and thinking outside the box is always worth the struggles and...2023-04-251h 12ThoughtVolution PodcastEric's Story: Surrendering yourself, processing death, and finding true healing in music.When Eric's sister Jess died from a drug overdose, it was as much of a heartbreaking farewell for him as it was a doorway to finding his most authentic self. Departing from self induced suffering, Eric now finds joy and comfort in the music he makes and the deep self discovery process his sister's passing initiated for him.
Listen to this powerful story about letting go to find the way back to yourself.
Trigger Warning: This episode contains conversations about drug addiction, drug overdose, and death. If any of these subjects are a trigger to...2023-04-181h 13ThoughtVolution PodcastErin's Story: Appreciating the preciousness of life while untangling the COVID aftermath.Erin is a wonderful person and somebody who has learned to appreciate the preciousness of life despite chronic illness. After what was most likely a COVID infection during the very first wave when testing was still largely unavailable, Erin developed long COVID symptoms that affect her to this day. The COVID virus appears to have caused a rare lung disease called Autoimmune Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (aPAP). While this health crisis with its' debilitating and life-threatening consequences has taken a huge toll on Erin's life, it has also helped her understand how much a gift it is to just take...2023-04-111h 21ThoughtVolution PodcastHaylei's Story: Mending the unmendable. An unfinished journey toward healing and self love told by a recovering people pleaser.Haylei's journey toward healing and self love has only just begun. Childhood trauma and her husband's affair managed to break a great deal of her self esteem. Haylei calls herself a recovering people pleaser and she will share her powerful story about finding the glue in life that allows you to put yourself back together - one broken bit at at time.
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2023-04-0459 minThoughtVolution PodcastDeb's Story: Accepting and loving your transgender child. No matter what.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...2023-03-2856 minThoughtVolution PodcastDonnie's Story: Rising like a phoenix from the ashes and rebuilding a life after wrongful conviction and incarcerationDonnie 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...2023-03-211h 12ThoughtVolution PodcastDon's Story: Soaring like an eagle out of a loveless marriage and into a world of self love and acceptanceDon 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...2023-03-141h 16ThoughtVolution PodcastNarriman's Story: Second Chances - Living vivaciously with somebody else's kidneyNarriman 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...2023-03-0755 minThoughtVolution PodcastAnna's Story: Surviving against all odds beyond drug addiction, depression, and self doubtAnna 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...2023-02-281h 04ThoughtVolution PodcastDustin's story: Losing faith - youth pastor becomes atheistDustin'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...2023-02-2157 minThoughtVolution PodcastJennifer's Story: Living a life of kindness and gratitude while dealing with trauma, cancer, abuse, and life itselfJennifer 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.
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http://www...2023-02-141h 22ThoughtVolution PodcastThoughtVolution Season 1: TrailerThoughtVolution - 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...2023-01-2002 min
Digitale KircheGottesdienst | Freue dich 14.03.21
Am Gottesdienst „Freue dich“ hebe ich jedes Jahr mein Talar und zeige meine Rosa Socken: Die liturgische Farbe der Passionszeit „Lila“ wird durch das österliche Weiß in der Mitte der Passionszeit aufgehellt und zur Farbe Rosa. Die Predigt (Lucas Ludewig/Basdorf) vergleicht das Bergfest der Fastenzeit mit einem möglichen Bergfest in dieser Pandemie-Zeit. Die Musik wurde von Pascal Teichmann (Orgel/Marienwerder) & Stefan Händel (Gesang/Basdorf) eingespielt. Janet Dubiel (Groß Schönebeck) begrüßt und führt uns in dem Gottesdienst und Brigitte Thiele (Klosterfelde) liest das Evangelium.
Herzlichen Dank allen Mitwirkenden!
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