Want more joy in life? Here's a podcast for you. I’m David Magee, and I’m a little crazy—and aren’t we all, in one way or another? I hope you'll join us as we reveal inspirational stories and tips for getting the most out of life despite challenges. My qualifications? I was once lost and lost it all to mental health and addiction before I learned to manage better and walk confidently against the grain, becoming a best-selling author and change-maker. We dig deep on this podcast to reveal rel ...
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Overcoming The Odds: Battling Trauma, Addiction, and Finding Authenticity with Kristy Bridgers | E14
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Today we’re joined by Kristy Bridgers as she shares her inspirational story of sobriety and overcoming trauma from college. Kristy felt shame which she self-medicated for years. Now, sober, dealing with her trauma, she's helping herself, and others. PLUS: Dealing with judgment from others Socializing through sobriety Learning to be honest Learning …
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If You Dream It Do It: Artist Debra Hewitt on How It's Never Too Late to Pursue Your Dreams | E13
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We're talking with artist Debra Hewitt about the importance of pursuing your dreams at any phase in life, overcoming feelings of inadequacy, and vulnerability. Debra and David also talk about their nearly 50 years of friendship. PLUS: The value of creating throughout our entire lives Finding inspiration in the world Debra’s journey to becoming a fu…
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Building Dreams from Ashes: The Gatlinburg Fires Comeback Story | E12
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Today we are sitting down with Phoebe’s father, Tom Goodwin, as he shares how he and his company, Mountain Laurel Chalets, handled and overcame the devastation of the 2016 Gatlinburg fires. He talks about all the steps they took before, during and after the fires, and how they helped their community during those tough times. The way he led faithful…
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Coach Yo, Ole Miss: No Ceilings, Resiliency, Winning, and Playing with Joy | E11
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She's known as Coach Yo, a rising star among college women's basketball elite coaches. Our guest, Ole Miss Women's Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin talks about resilience during an 0-16 record her second season that helped develop her program as one of the most feared nationally, and how she's making mental health a priority for herself, her players and …
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How To Help Students Manage Mental Health And Substance Misuse Challenges With Dr. Nick McAfee, Director Of The William Magee Center At Ole Miss | Ep 10
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Students today face substance misuse and mental health challenges unlike what we faced before, but the good news is we know how to help. We're joined on this episode by Dr. Nick McAfee, the director of William Magee Center for AOD and Wellness Education at Ole Miss, named after David's late son William who died of an accidental overdose not long af…
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Be the Coach Not the Boss with Patrick Mulloy | Ep 9
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Students and our children need mentors today like never before, and Patrick Mulloy, head of the Upper School at St. Paul's School for Boys in the greater Baltimore area shares what he's learning works with students and his sons, and how they grow together. We discuss the importance of prioritizing the mental health of young people, utilizing time o…
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Called To Create with Artist Blair Hobbs | Ep 8
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Artist Blair Hobbs loves to find weird surprises in the mundane world with her works. She discusses that creativity, and how she's making a mid-life change to fully explore her artistic passion and what led her to pursue that mission. The Oxford, Mississippi-based creator who grew up in another small college town discusses her inspirations, managin…
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Gang-Raped, Left to Die and Battling Addiction: Amy Was Saved, Found Recovery, and Now Saves Other Women | E7
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Think your life is hard? We all experience hard in our own ways. But you will be inspired by the incredible life and Faith of Amy Hailey, and better equipped to manage your hard, as she shares her extreme story of addiction, surviving kidnapping, rape, and finding lasting recovery. Amy now uses her experience to help other women who have gone throu…
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Ruthie Lindsey on Unlearning and Rediscovery | E6
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David's new-found sister, Ruthie Lindsey, joins to discuss her journey with battles, including perfectionism and control issues that ultimately led to an eating disorder, nearly dying, and being prescribed high doses of paralyzing opioids, to unlearning the negative thoughts and expectations she has put upon herself. This episode concerns growth, f…
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Surviving Human Trafficking and Finding New Life in Recovery Helping Other Women with LeAnne Walters | E5
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We’re joined by LeAnne Walters, a survivor of human sex trafficking who now uses her experience to help others on their journey of healing and recovery. LeAnne shares her story of how she fell into the world of trafficking, including trafficking in a popular college community, how she escaped, and her life and work since then. PLUS: The different t…
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From Near Death to New Life: Overcoming Addiction and A Second Chance with Hudson Magee | Ep 4
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Hudson Magee (David's son) talks about his journey from near death as a college student from accidental overdose to more than a decade of sobriety. He shares his story of a battle with addiction and the steps he took to change his life, becoming a joyful father, husband and business person. We also talk about: Sobriety and recovery Intentional frie…
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Smashing the Scale - Recovery from Eating Disorder and Family Trauma w/ Mary Halley (Magee) Carlson | Ep 3
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Today we’re joined by my daughter, Mary Halley Carlson, as she shares her battle with eating disorder, exclusion, loss, and social media, and how she’s found a way to manage them and find joy. It's easy to feel we are alone when struggling, but speaking out, asking for help, and allowing ourselves to be seen can make all the difference on our path …
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Writing About Family and Trauma with Hope | Ep 2
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Welcome back to A Little Crazy Podcast with me, David Magee. On today’s episode we dig into stories from my past, like when I found my voice in writing, and trying to help people get sober when you’re struggling yourself. Everybody is going through something, whether it’s intrusive thoughts, anxiety, depression, etc., and such storytelling is prove…
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Losing It All And Finding It Again: My Story of Addiction and Loss | Ep 1
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Welcome to our very first episode of A Little Crazy Podcast with me, David Magee! This episode is about how I was once lost and lost it all and worked hard to get it all back. We dig deep on this podcast, talking about struggles of addiction, eating disorders, depression, anxiety and so much more. I hope you'll join. We also talk about: My Personal…
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Welcome to A Little Crazy Podcast with David Magee!
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I'm David Magee and I'm A Little Crazy! And aren't we all, in one way or another? I want to welcome you to my new show, A Little Crazy with Me, David Magee. I was once lost and lost it all before I learned to manage better and confidently against the grain, becoming a bestselling author and change-maker. I dig deep on this podcast to reveal inspira…
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