In this episode, your host Losa McCoy introduces the podcast and its focus on finding inner peace and happiness.  Losa shares statistics about the prevalence of mental health disorders and the treatment gap. Losa also shares her personal journey with Mental Health and offers advice on seeking help and support.    This weeks podcast is brought to you by: X's and O's Candle Co., use code: Podcast25 for a 25% off your purchase and all orders over $50.00 is free shipping.

Adversity manifests in various forms, encompassing personal attacks, professional challenges, health crises, and societal upheavals. Losa encourages you to navigate adversity instead of evading it, recognizing that it is inevitable and can serve as a catalyst for transformation. The human spirit is inherently resilient, and by embracing a positive mindset infused with optimism and hope, you’ll be better equipped to navigate life's setbacks and emerge stronger on the other side. 0:00 Intro 1:35 Types of adversity 3:07 Support network 6:22 Transformation 10:35 Navigate, don’t evade 12:50 Outro Losa McCoy, From Suffering to Serenity https://www.linkedin.com/in/losa-christie-mccoy-4453aa5/ https://fromsufferingtoserenity.com/ X’s and O’s Candle Company https://xsandoscandleco.com/

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In this amazing interview, we touch on subjects from Suicide ideation, mental health, and so many other topics.  Join us as we navigate the depths of suffering to discover pathways to serenity. This conversation aims to be a beacon of hope, understanding, and support for those experiencing mental health challenges and those seeking insight into these crucial topics.  Remember your story matters and seeking help is a courageous step towards healing. We invite you to continue this dialogue with us, fostering empathy and understanding in our communities. Stay tuned for more empowering conversations in our upcoming episodes.

Looking to hit pause on life's chaos? Losa recommends mindfulness—the practice of being fully present and engaged in the current moment without judgment. Mindfulness brings various emotional, physical, and mental benefits. To incorporate mindfulness into your routine, try breathing techniques, conduct a body scan, take a mindful walk, eat slowly, journal, and practice gratitude meditation. Integrate mindfulness into your daily life and witness your mindset shift from suffering to serenity.   0:00 Intro 2:55 What mindfulness is 3:30 Benefits 5:04 Practices and exercises 8:25 Outro

2024 marks a fresh start, and Losa McCoy is determined to help you make it your most accomplished year yet. In this episode, she outlines seven common pitfalls of New Year's resolutions and offers ten tips for success. To turn aspirations into realities, set specific and attainable goals, establish accountability, create a timeline, plan for setbacks, and maintain intrinsic motivation. Losa uses weight loss as an example to illustrate the science and art of achieving goals.

Welcome to the first episode of "From Suffering to Serenity." Losa McCoy, your host, begins by sharing her own hardships, including bipolar disorder, addiction, breast cancer, a stroke, and a heart attack. Now 49, this wife of 30 years and mother of two boys has transitioned from suffering to serenity through acceptance, gratitude, connection, and resilience. With this podcast, her goal is to assist others in finding inner peace and happiness, irrespective of the pain and hardships life throws at us.