Empowerment Through Adversity: Elizabeth Miles' Journey and Mental Health Advocacy

This script is for an episode of the 'Suicide Zen Forgiveness' podcast hosted by Elaine Lindsay, focusing on mental health, suicide prevention, and the power of sharing personal stories to combat stigma and shame. The episode features Elizabeth Miles, founder of March Forth Media Company, a magazine editor, podcast host, author, certified life coach, and Reiki master instructor. Elizabeth shares her struggles with mental health from a young age, including eating disorders, depression, and navigating a toxic and abusive marriage, highlighting how these experiences shaped her resilience and determination. The discussion covers the significance of asking for help, the process of personal growth and healing, and the importance of spreading awareness and fostering open conversations about mental health. The dialogues underscore the mission to end the silence and stigma surrounding mental health issues and suicide, advocating for a community-based approach to support and empowerment.

00:00 Meet Elizabeth Miles: A Journey of Resilience and Empowerment

01:37 Introducing Suicide Zen Forgiveness Podcast

04:11 Elizabeth's Personal Struggle with Mental Health

13:10 The Power of Pivoting: Elizabeth's Transformation

18:46 Breaking the Cycle: Advocacy and Awareness

21:05 The Importance of Community and Acceptance

26:43 Embracing Differences: A Call for Curiosity and Understanding

29:00 Exploring Cultural Fascinations and the Impact of Technology

29:31 The Power of Open-mindedness and Curiosity

29:57 Navigating the Digital Age with Caution and Wisdom

30:42 Personal Passions: Food, Clothing, and Cultural Expressions

32:02 Educational Insights and the Magic Wand of Change

32:22 The Journey of Self-empowerment and Making Choices

34:50 Harnessing Emotions for Growth and Understanding

43:43 The Impact of COVID-19 on Social Interactions and Development

49:59 The Future of Technology, AI, and Human Connection

51:55 Upcoming Projects and the Importance of Community Work

54:40 Closing Thoughts and Acknowledgments

Elizabeth Miles is an expert at authenticity in business, and is an author, transformational life and business coach, and podcast host. She teaches others to dance through and with fear, overcoming obstacles and challenges to help them transform their lives. After spending nearly 20 years in an abusive and toxic relationship, she finally discovered the power to pivot, and share this story in her books and on The Power to Pivot Podcast, where she discusses the power of choice. Her books include: This Is Where You Pivot: The Shift from Fear to Freedom, The Journey to Healing: Love, Yourself, and Connect You: A Guide to Your Authentic Life.

Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/marchforthmediaco

https://www.facebook.com/MarchForthMediaCompany

https://www.tiktok.com/@marchforthmediaco?lang=en

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6WLVN5JeUgwqRv11epyiqQ

Podcast:

Spotify:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powertopivot

iTunes:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-to-pivot-podcast/id1500480887

Books:

Chapter Preview:

www.thisiswhereyoupivot.com/chapterpreview

Book Bundle:

www.thisiswhereyoupivot.com/bookbundle