Ricky D. Sluder: Finding Purpose In The Midst Of Trials

Unravel Ricky's journey from a former police detective to a renowned author, head coach, and CEO, alongside his personal life challenges that shaped his unique outlook on life. Discover the serendipitous moments that propelled Ricky to embrace his truth and make a meaningful difference in others' lives. Uncover how Ricky's personal transformations and insights can empower you and your team to foster a workplace environment based on acceptance, identity, security, and purpose. Learn the significance of conscious communication not only in the workplace but also in every aspect of your life.About Ricky D. Sluder:Ricky D. Sluder is the author, Head Coach and CEO, of Accepting Truth, Finding Hope! He is a childhood trauma survivor, former Police Detective, and Fraud Subject Matter Expert. Today, Ricky is a Life & Relationship Coach, author, public speaker, and a father of two. Ricky earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Texas State University. He is a fifth-generation Texan, he resides in Fort Worth, Texas.Topics for today’s show:Ricky’s a 'miracle' on Good Friday that altered his life.Ricky speaks on empowering others to find their own strength and self-empowerment.Ricky opens up about his personal struggles with PTSD and other mental health issues.Discussion of side effects and personal experiences with prescribed medications for depression.The importance of self-reflection and recognizing one's own contributions to problems is emphasized.Tips on how to cultivate positive energy and remove negative influences from one's life.Ricky introduces the concept of 'spiritually guided detours' rather than accidental occurrences.Key Takeaways:Ricky opens up about life-altering experiences, such as his daughter's health challenges and a colleague's untimely death, that have shaped his approach to helping others find hope and purpose.Ricky emphasizes the power of acceptance, identity, security, and purpose in making a positive impact on people's lives. He goes against traditional mental health models, suggesting that depression is not solely a serotonin issue, and advocates for alternative healing methods.Addressing personal belief systems, Ricky underscores the importance of dispelling lies about oneself and replacing them with positive affirmations to create a healthier mindset. “And don't you think, with all of the other rocks that are floating around in the solar system, God could have given us all our own if that's what he wanted? But no, he put us all on this one together. Why? Because we need each other. And you need someone today. Stop trying to do it by yourself. You weren't intended to.“-Ricky D. SluderGrab a copy of Ricky’s book, “Accepting Truth, Finding Hope!”, here:https://www.amazon.com/Accepting-Truth-Finding-Ricky-Sluder/dp/1662839278/?Connect with Ricky D. Sluder:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickydsluder/ Website: https://acceptingtruthfindinghope.com/ Portfolio: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages?provider_id=40462 Find more from Conscious Communication and host Phillip Bogolub:http://consciouscommunicationpodcast.com/linkedin.com/in/bogolubrecords