Episodes

  • Surviving Human Trafficking and Finding New Life in Recovery Helping Other Women with LeAnne Walters

    Surviving Human Trafficking and Finding New Life in Recovery Helping Other Women with LeAnne Walters
    Oct 8 2024
    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 types of human trafficking in the U.S. The role God has played in her recovery Addiction in the world of trafficking Finding joy and friendship in recovery NAHT and other organizations that help individuals in human trafficking situations Breaking generational curses AND SO MUCH MORE! Follow A Little Crazy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alittlecrazypodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@alittlecrazypodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564371107764 Newsletter - https://alittlecrazy.com/ Follow David Magee Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmageewriter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/davidmageeauthor X - https://twitter.com/dmagee_writer Website - https://www.daviddmagee.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • From Near Death to New Life: Overcoming Addiction and A Second Chance with Hudson Magee | Ep 4

    From Near Death to New Life: Overcoming Addiction and A Second Chance with Hudson Magee | Ep 4
    Oct 1 2024
    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 friendships How a basketball changed my life Youth ministry My late son William Advice for parents And so much more! Follow A Little Crazy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alittlecrazypodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@alittlecrazypodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564371107764 Newsletter - https://www.alittlecrazy.com/ Follow David Magee Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmageewriter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/davidmageeauthor X - https://twitter.com/dmagee_writer Website - https://www.daviddmagee.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Smashing the Scale - Recovery from Eating Disorder and Family Trauma w/ Mary Halley (Magee) Carlson | Ep 3

    Smashing the Scale - Recovery from Eating Disorder and Family Trauma w/ Mary Halley (Magee) Carlson | Ep 3
    Sep 24 2024
    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 to recovery and healing. We also talk about: Struggling with family addiction How to reach out for help The loss of a sibling Quitting social media Seeking out counseling Abandonment and exclusion The effects of mental health on our relationships And so much more! Follow A Little Crazy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alittlecrazypodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@alittlecrazypodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564371107764 Newsletter - https://www.alittlecrazy.com/ Follow David Magee Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmageewriter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/davidmageeauthor X - https://twitter.com/dmagee_writer Website - https://www.daviddmagee.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Writing About Family and Trauma with Hope | Ep 2

    Writing About Family and Trauma with Hope | Ep 2
    Sep 17 2024
    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 proven to help others through relatability and feeling like they are not alone. You don’t want to miss this episode. We also talk about: - How I failed 10th grade English, but became a bestselling author - A former Miss America - Battling intrusive thoughts - The first thing I ever wrote when I was younger - Finding encouragement - The experience of being a memoirist - The pain of losing a son - Seeking validation Give this episode a listen and share! Follow A Little Crazy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alittlecrazypodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@alittlecrazypodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564371107764 Newsletter - https://www.alittlecrazy.com/ Follow David Magee Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmageewriter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/davidmageeauthor X - https://twitter.com/dmagee_writer Website - https://www.daviddmagee.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Losing It All And Finding It Again: My Story of Addiction and Loss | Ep 1

    Losing It All And Finding It Again: My Story of Addiction and Loss | Ep 1
    Sep 10 2024
    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 Battle with Depression Fighting Anxiety My story with Addiction Personal Stories Making weaknesses into strengths Our adoption story Losing my son and wondering if I'm crazy? And so much more! Follow A Little Crazy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alittlecrazypodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@alittlecrazypodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564371107764 Newsletter - https://www.alittlecrazy.com/ Follow David Magee Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmageewriter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/davidmageeauthor X - https://twitter.com/dmagee_writer Website - https://www.daviddmagee.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Welcome to A Little Crazy Podcast with David Magee!

    Welcome to A Little Crazy Podcast with David Magee!
    Sep 3 2024
    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 inspirational stories and valuable tools for management, recovery, and personal insight from the perspective of family. Mental health is a family story, after all, as is recovery and finding joy. From crazy faith to love and everything in between, my entertaining guests and I vulnerably smash the stigma and bring down the walls that hold us back, inspiring you to turn your little crazy into a superpower. I hope you will join me on this podcast. A Little Crazy with me, David Magee. Follow A Little Crazy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alittlecrazypodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@alittlecrazypodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564371107764 Newsletter - https://www.alittlecrazy.com/ Follow David Magee Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmageewriter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/davidmageeauthor X - https://twitter.com/dmagee_writer Website - https://www.daviddmagee.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 mins