Kevin Polky – The Journey #239 | Reflection: Creating Life-Giving Space

During this reflection, I focus on how to create space in your home or work to be scared and life-giving. Many times we think we have to go to some special place to be tuned in with God or to be sacred. But, I believe we can intentionally create that space wherever we are. During this episode we will be doing a breathing and meditation exercise please do not listen when active or operating machinery.
Enjoy!

Kevin Polky – The Journey $238 | Sarah Greyson

Sharing Her Story of Resilience and Self Discovery

Take a listen to my conversation with Sarah who shared what she learned about herself through the setbacks and trauma in her life. She discusses about it is about her responsibility to address the story she tells herself and resist blaming and judging others. Some great take aways!
And, she has memoir that tells her story, “Mama Called Me Crazy”.

Kevin Polky – The Journey #237 | Mark Ehlert

From Hopeless to Sharing a Message of Hope

This is one powerful episode which you do not want to miss. Mark shared how he is world changed 19 years ago when he attempted to die by suicide. As a suicide survivor, he became an advocate for civil rights, mental health advocate and shares a message of hope through education and his music. Take a listen to this powerful conversation!

Kevin Polky – The Journey #234 | Jennifer Muraski

She is Making Changes in Her Office to help the Community

I had the honor to have the 3rd speaker for the SOS Annual Fundraiser on The Journey, Jennifer Muraski. She shared her story of how she became a funeral director and later appointed to Winnebago County Coroner’s office. She shared how she is working to expand the understanding of the office and the services they offer.

Kevin Polky – The Journey #233 | Erica Esselman

Living her Best Life

Welcome back to The Journey, Erica! It has been four years since Erica has been on The Journey. A lot has changed in her life. Listen to her catch us up on all the great strides she is making to live her best life.

Kevin Polky – The Journey #232 | Tonya Cassata-Rink

She has Developed Many Tools for Her Healing

Welcome back Tonya to The Journey. Tonya is going to be one of featured speakers at the Shatter Our Silence Annual Fundraising Dinner on September 21, 2023. During this episode, Tonya shared the complicated grief she experienced when her brother, friend and uncle died from suicide in less then 18 months. She shared the variety of tools and techniques she has developed to help her heal and move forward in her life.