Hovering Above Rock Bottom | Keeley part 1

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SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you!What happens when you spend years hovering just above rock bottom—saved again and again, but never truly changingIn this episode, Keeley Bell shares his raw and unfiltered story of growing up in a home marked by abuse and alcoholism, losing both parents before adulthood, and turning to substances to survive unbearable pain. He opens up about the patterns he carried into marriage and fatherhood—and the moment his wife leaving forced him to finally confront himself. This episode offers deep insight into generational trauma, unresolved grief, and the wake-up call that precedes real transformation.What if the real danger isn’t hitting rock bottom—but hovering just above it for decades?⚠️ Content Advisory - This episode contains discussions of:Trauma and mental health challengesFamily conflictSuicide🔗 Links & ResourcesIf you want to know more:🌐 G.R.I.T. 📧 [email protected]📸 Facebook🔗 LinkedIn📸🌈 Instagram⸻Explore the tools and books Keeley shared in this episode:How to Make Shit Happen by Sean WhalenDark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford Greenlights by Matthew McConaugheyYour World Within Podcast with Eddie Pinero 75 Hard by Andy FrisellaAndy Frisella PodcastHTL AthleticsYour Story ChurchPastor Donnell Mann, Monomyth Diaries Podcast, episodes 18-20Paul Leslie, Monomyth Diaries Podcast, episodes 41 and 42📢 Call to Action✅ Reflect: Where are you hovering just above rock bottom instead of doing the work?✅ Share this episode with someone who might need permission to face their truth.Support the showThank you for listening to Monomyth Diaries —a take-what-you-like-and-leave-the-rest podcast where everyday people share extraordinary journeys of healing, resilience, recovery, faith, grief, and personal transformation. Through honest conversations, we explore the universal Hero’s Journey and discover the tools, wisdom, and unexpected gifts that emerge from life’s greatest challenges.New episodes every first and third Tuesday.If this episode resonated with you- • Follow the show on your favorite podcast platform • Share this episode with someone who may need it • Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Youtube. You can also go directly to our website to learn more and review us. Connect with us: Instagram • YouTube • FacebookHave a story, reflection, or question? We’d love to hear from you!Explore more episodes - www.monomythdiaries.com No advice. No experts. Just real people sharing real journeys.Join us every other Tuesday, and together, let’s continue the journey!

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