Zachary shares his story of overcoming addiction in order to save his marriage and other relationships. His insights on addiction recovery have led him to create a platform to help others that are struggling with similar addictions. Listen to his incredible insights and advice given about this topic.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoked/support

Zachary shares his story of overcoming addiction in order to save his marriage and other relationships. His insights on addiction recovery have led him to create a platform to help others that are struggling with similar addictions. Listen to his incredible insights and advice given about this topic.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/evoked/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/evoked/support</a>

040. Addiction and Pornography: the effects on relationships and marriage

Alexa shares her story about drug addiction and how her addictions led to prostitution and later having a child in prison. Listen to the amazing changes Alexa has made over the years to overcome these addictions and become a caring mother to her two children.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoked/support

Alexa shares her story about drug addiction and how her addictions led to prostitution and later having a child in prison. Listen to the amazing changes Alexa has made over the years to overcome these addictions and become a caring mother to her two children.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/evoked/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/evoked/support</a>

039. Addiction: what won't you do for your next hit? 

Growing up, Jake was often asked to uproot himself and move to another town, find new friends, and learn new cultures. Between this, education, and living abroad, he found himself living with a panic disorder. Listen to how he has turned his adversity into success here at Evoked Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoked/support

Growing up, Jake was often asked to uproot himself and move to another town, find new friends, and learn new cultures. Between this, education, and living abroad, he found himself living with a panic disorder. Listen to how he has turned his adversity into success here at Evoked Podcast. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/evoked/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/evoked/support</a>

038. Adversity Breeds Success: A Story of Living with Anxiety 

Jenn is a licensed counselor who focuses on child trauma and autism. Childred depend exclusively on parents/caregivers for survival and protection. Without receiving treatment, repeated childhood exposure to traumatic events can affect the brain and nervous system and increase health-risk behaviors. Jenn focuses on helping these children receive the help they need when facing trauma. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoked/support

Jenn is a licensed counselor who focuses on child trauma and autism. Childred depend exclusively on parents/caregivers for survival and protection. Without receiving treatment, repeated childhood exposure to traumatic events can affect the brain and nervous system and increase health-risk behaviors. Jenn focuses on helping these children receive the help they need when facing trauma. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/evoked/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/evoked/support</a>

037. Changing the Narrative: Autism and Child Trauma

At a time in his life when he felt he had no direction, Tim turned to drugs and alcohol and his life began to spiral downward. Just when he thought he hit rock-bottom, he found faith in Jesus Christ. Since then, Tim became a pastor and mentor for youth and has helped so many overcome their personal struggles. Listen to his story here!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoked/support

At a time in his life when he felt he had no direction, Tim turned to drugs and alcohol and his life began to spiral downward. Just when he thought he hit rock-bottom, he found faith in Jesus Christ. Since then, Tim became a pastor and mentor for youth and has helped so many overcome their personal struggles. Listen to his story here!--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/evoked/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/evoked/support</a>

036. Spiritual Transformation: From Addict to Pastor 

Fred Green

It's becoming seemingly obvious that every person will endure some type of trial in their lifetime. The difference is in how the person responds. Fred Green has had a rough road to a national title, but he was able to overcome all odds by seeing growth in failure and ignoring the aspects that couldn't be controlled. In this episode, Fred talks about the process of finding himself as well as what that means to him now. Enjoy!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoked/support

It's becoming seemingly obvious that every person will endure some type of trial in their lifetime. The difference is in how the person responds. Fred Green has had a rough road to a national title, but he was able to overcome all odds by seeing growth in failure and ignoring the aspects that couldn't be controlled. In this episode, Fred talks about the process of finding himself as well as what that means to him now. Enjoy!--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/evoked/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/evoked/support</a>

035. Who Am I? with NCAA National Champion, Fred Green

Senior Financial Advisor at NFP, Michael Coakley, talks about the stress your financial situations can put on your mental wellness and how to alleviate the stress that comes with finances by better managing your money. Studies show that 46% of individuals with a debt problem are more likely to also have a mental health problem. Learning to manage your finances can have an everlasting, beneficial effect on your mental wellness. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoked/support

Senior Financial Advisor at NFP, Michael Coakley, talks about the stress your financial situations can put on your mental wellness and how to alleviate the stress that comes with finances by better managing your money. Studies show that 46% of individuals with a debt problem are more likely to also have a mental health problem. Learning to manage your finances can have an everlasting, beneficial effect on your mental wellness.  --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/evoked/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/evoked/support</a>

034. Financial Stress and Mental Wellness

Megan Bliss is a Nurse Practitioner who focuses on hormones and hormone imbalance. Hormonal imbalances can occur from some things like environmental toxins, age, the way we move, what we eat, etc. and affect both men and women. Megan discusses the symptoms of hormone imbalance, treatments, and common misunderstandings of hormones in the human body. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoked/support

Megan Bliss is a Nurse Practitioner who focuses on hormones and hormone imbalance. Hormonal imbalances can occur from some things like environmental toxins, age, the way we move, what we eat, etc. and affect both men and women. Megan discusses the symptoms of hormone imbalance, treatments, and common misunderstandings of hormones in the human body. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/evoked/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/evoked/support</a>

033. Hormones with Megan Bliss, NP

Seth Studley

Seth is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, co-host of The Anatomy of Marriage Podcast, a life coach, and innovator in the field of mental health. Not only does he have lived experience in overcoming relational trials, but he is also a man who is willing to work on his mental wellbeing and help others to do the same. Check out his story and listen to the incredible vision he has!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoked/support

Seth is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, co-host of The Anatomy of Marriage Podcast, a life coach, and innovator in the field of mental health. Not only does he have lived experience in overcoming relational trials, but he is also a man who is willing to work on his mental wellbeing and help others to do the same. Check out his story and listen to the incredible vision he has!--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/evoked/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/evoked/support</a>

032. Investing in Your Life and Your Relationships with Seth Studley, LMFT

Growing up with a drug addicted mother who was absent most of her life, Jordan was left to figure out what life was really like all by herself. Jordan tells us her story about growing up in a house full of drugs and neglect and what that meant for her future. She tells about her turning point and how she was able to get control of her life even when the cards weren't dealt in her favor.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoked/support

Growing up with a drug addicted mother who was absent most of her life, Jordan was left to figure out what life was really like all by herself. Jordan tells us her story about growing up in a house full of drugs and neglect and what that meant for her future. She tells about her turning point and how she was able to get control of her life even when the cards weren't dealt in her favor. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/evoked/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/evoked/support</a>

031. Growing Up in a Life of Addiction

The topics surrounding mental wellness aren't spoken about enough and when they are, they usually bring a stigma with them. Evoked brings these topics to light with a future focus. Brandon Paxton and Bracken Lovell bring you an unbiased platform to share your story and listen to others. Guests come from all backgrounds and every place on the mental health continuum. Listen to how they are coping and how they're changing the outcome of their stories.  Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoked/support

Todd Sylvester

Todd Sylvester is a Beliefs System Counselor and founder of the non-profit, anti-drug entity Sly Dog with the slogan "Drug Free That's Me". He is also the author for “Its time to start living” and “I am recovered”. In this episode Todd shares his story about wanting to end his life and the insights on how he has not only been able to overcome his drug and alcohol addictions, suicidal thoughts and depression, but also how he has used these experiences to change the lives of those around him.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoked/support

Todd Sylvester is a Beliefs System Counselor and founder of the non-profit, anti-drug entity Sly Dog with the slogan "Drug Free That's Me". He is also the author for “Its time to start living” and “I am recovered”. In this episode Todd shares his story about wanting to end his life and the insights on how he has not only been able to overcome his drug and alcohol addictions, suicidal thoughts and depression, but also how he has used these experiences to change the lives of those around him.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/evoked/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/evoked/support</a>

028. Changing Your Belief System with Todd Sylvester

Landon was brilliant in school until some life changes happened and he noticed that it was extremely difficult for him to keep up. The doctors thought he was depressed, but that wasn't the case. Find out what helped Landon and listen to his stories here! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoked/support

Landon was brilliant in school until some life changes happened and he noticed that it was extremely difficult for him to keep up. The doctors thought he was depressed, but that wasn't the case. Find out what helped Landon and listen to his stories here! --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/evoked/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/evoked/support</a>

030. Misdiagnosis of Depression 

Kimberly is a great example of someone who has proactively sought to be happy despite her trials. Listen to how she has found Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to positively impact her life. She has gained a lot of wisdom throughout her short life in the realm of mental wellness. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoked/support

Kimberly is a great example of someone who has proactively sought to be happy despite her trials. Listen to how she has found Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to positively impact her life. She has gained a lot of wisdom throughout her short life in the realm of mental wellness. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/evoked/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/evoked/support</a>

029. A New Approach to Depression 

Max Zen Jones is a professional poker player turned life coach who uses sensory deprivation to assist people in their journey to overcome addiction, find peace in their life, or just becoming more in tune with themselves. Max explains what sensory deprivation is and the positive effects it has on the human mind and body.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoked/support

Max Zen Jones is a professional poker player turned life coach who uses sensory deprivation to assist people in their journey to overcome addiction, find peace in their life, or just becoming more in tune with themselves. Max explains what sensory deprivation is and the positive effects it has on the human mind and body.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/evoked/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/evoked/support</a>

027. Sensory Deprivation with Max Zen Jones

Clint Pulver

Clint Pulver is inspiring. From struggling in school and relationships to Emmy Award winner, speaker, and author, Clint is set on living a life of significance. Listen to his story and his research as the Undercover Millennial - in turn you will desire to live a life of significance. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoked/support

Clint Pulver is inspiring. From struggling in school and relationships to Emmy Award winner, speaker, and author, Clint is set on living a life of significance. Listen to his story and his research as the Undercover Millennial - in turn you will desire to live a life of significance. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/evoked/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/evoked/support</a>

026. Life of Significance with Clint Pulver 

Stephan has a powerful story that vividly paints a picture of what people go through when suffering from addiction. Listen to how he has been able to turn his extreme personality from drug use to creating a life for himself, his daughter, and everyone he serves. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoked/support

Stephan has a powerful story that vividly paints a picture of what people go through when suffering from addiction. Listen to how he has been able to turn his extreme personality from drug use to creating a life for himself, his daughter, and everyone he serves.  --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/evoked/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/evoked/support</a>

025. The Vicissitudes of Addiction

Brayden tells us how he has been able to overcome childhood abuse and tough living situations and make a successful, happy life for himself. Amazing insights on how to turn your life around and find the good in every situation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoked/support

Brayden tells us how he has been able to overcome childhood abuse and tough living situations and make a successful, happy life for himself. Amazing insights on how to turn your life around and find the good in every situation. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/evoked/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/evoked/support</a>

024. Childhood Abuse and Dissociative Amnesia

After a fatal accident from distracted driving, Jace has dealt with PTSD and had to strive for a sense of normalcy. Listen to the power and influence that he has been able to have after being proactive toward therapy and experiencing forgiveness that changed his life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoked/support

After a fatal accident from distracted driving, Jace has dealt with PTSD and had to strive for a sense of normalcy. Listen to the power and influence that he has been able to have after being proactive toward therapy and experiencing forgiveness that changed his life. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/evoked/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/evoked/support</a>

023. PTSD After a Life-Changing Moment 

Hailey's story is an incredible, uplifting story about how to recover from not only one, but multiple sexual assaults and rapes. While struggling with depression, anxiety, rape, ptsd, and so much more, Hailey still manages to find a way to be positive and find happiness through all of her trials. Listen to an amazing story that will bring positivity into anyones life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoked/support

Hailey's story is an incredible, uplifting story about how to recover from not only one, but multiple sexual assaults and rapes. While struggling with depression, anxiety, rape, ptsd, and so much more, Hailey still manages to find a way to be positive and find happiness through all of her trials. Listen to an amazing story that will bring positivity into anyones life. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/evoked/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/evoked/support</a>

022. Rape: It's Not Your Fault

In honor of Suicide Prevention Month we asked Jasmine to share her story. She has gone through so much and been able to come out on top with a positive attitude and succeed in a difficult nursing program. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoked/support

In honor of Suicide Prevention Month we asked Jasmine to share her story. She has gone through so much and been able to come out on top with a positive attitude and succeed in a difficult nursing program. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/evoked/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/evoked/support</a>

021. From a New Culture to Suicidality and Everything in Between

I am so impressed with this Podcast. I come from a family with a history of mental health problems and I am loving the message these guys are trying to spread! Can’t wait to keep listening!

So inspiring!

The topics surrounding mental wellness aren't spoken about enough and when they are, they usually bring a stigma with them. Evoked brings these topics to light with a future focus. Brandon Paxton and Bracken Lovell bring you an unbiased platform to share your story and listen to others. Guests come from all backgrounds and every place on the mental health continuum. Listen to how they are coping and how they're changing the outcome of their stories. Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/evoked/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/evoked/support</a>

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