In this powerful episode of "Transcending Trauma: The Spiritual Odyssey," we welcome Frank King, a veteran stand-up comedian, speaker, suicide prevention advocate, and co-author of four best-selling books on men's mental health, who has transformed his lifelong battle with depression into a mission of hope. With remarkable candor and his signature wit, Frank shares the traumatic childhood experience that shaped his life—being pinned beneath his great aunt's body after she died by suicide in an old refrigerator when he was just four years old.

Frank opens up about navigating five generations of family history marked by depression and suicidality, offering rare insight into breaking generational patterns of mental illness. Despite the gravity of these topics, Frank's comedic timing and perspective as a 20-year writer for The Tonight Show bring moments of unexpected levity to this profound conversation.

The episode also explores Frank's journey through an ill-fated first marriage and finding lasting love with his wife of 37 years, who has supported his unique career combining comedy with advocacy. Frank's story—from sharing stages with comedy legends to delivering 12 TEDx Talks on suicide prevention—demonstrates how confronting our darkest moments can become a pathway to helping others find their light.

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Welcome to today's episode, where we explore how healing begins not with fixing what's broken but creating space for our authentic selves to emerge. The journey through trauma isn't just personal—it connects to something much larger. As our collective consciousness evolves, each individual's healing contributes to a universal energetic shift transforming our world.

Our guest today is Sandy Cooper, an RN, Psychotherapist, and author of "Trauma to Triumph: Lessons Learned Along The Way," whose powerful story takes us from childhood muteness to spiritual awakening. Growing up in a fearful household with an emotionally unavailable mother and an abusive father, Sandy's early trauma manifested as muteness in first grade—the first of many protective layers she would eventually need to peel back.

Through her spiritual journey, therapy, and profound experiences in hospice care, Sandy discovered her intuitive gifts and began not only healing herself but also healing others. Her work illuminates how self-love, forgiveness, and empathy create pathways out of trauma and into authenticity.

This transformative conversation with Sandy Cooper reminds us that healing isn't just about personal restoration—it's about contributing to the energetic fabric that connects us all. By honoring our wounds and finding the courage to be truly seen, we not only reclaim our authentic selves but also participate in a collective awakening. Sandy's journey from childhood silence to spiritual empowerment invites us to recognize our capacity for transformation and to understand that when we heal ourselves, we help heal the world. Thank you for joining us on this exploration of how personal trauma work becomes universal energy work, creating ripples of healing that extend far beyond ourselves.

Episode Highlights:

• Overcoming a traumatic childhood
• The power of spirituality and intuition
• Healing through empathy and connection
• Empowering others to break free
• The ongoing journey of healing and self-discovery
• The importance of self-love and forgiveness
• Practical applications of healing
• The shift towards unity and collective healing

Sandra's book 'Trauma to Triumph: Things I've Learned Along the way available on Amazon and Goodreads.

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Randy Peyser, whose journey from editorial and publishing success to spiritual awakening reveals how a single question can transform everything.

Born into a loving but conflict-filled home, Randy's early life was a pressure cooker of tension. As a teenager, she found solace in music, though playing her favorite song on various instruments—the hauntingly titled "Suicide is Painless" from M*A*S*H—reflected her inner turmoil.

Randy shares her experience with what mystics call the Dark Night of the Soul (wryly noting, "Why do they call it one night when it always lasts longer?"). When she lost everything, a friend offered her a life-changing question to guide her decisions: "What's the most loving thing I can do for myself right now?"

This simple yet profound inquiry became the cornerstone of Randy's healing journey, eventually inspiring her first book, "Crappy to Happy." She details her path to publication and the inevitable "hiccups" we all face while becoming who we're meant to be.

Randy's story of resilience, spiritual growth, and unwavering determination reminds us that our darkest moments often precede our greatest transformations. Join us for an inspiring conversation about turning pain into purpose and finding light in unexpected places.

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