EP #1237: How to Move from Rock Bottom to Discovering Hope and Resilience Through Self-Care

Send us a text Lisa is joined by James Sweigert to talk about his book, If You Say So: My Story and How I Changed It To Save My Life. James Sweigert’s childhood was challenging, to say the least. The youngest of seven, his family was shattered when his father left just after he was born, and his mother later married another man with five children of his own. James struggled to be seen and stay safe amid the chaos, eventually turning to drugs and alcohol to cope. This self-destructive pattern continued until he changed his story—and his life. Today James is a successful executive producer and director in film and television and coaches many creative executives and celebrities in Hollywood. He has built, run and sold several multi-million dollar, award winning production companies in Hollywood. He writes about a key truth: the way you conceptualize your life—the story you tell yourself—makes it what it is. If you say so. BOOK DESCRIPTION: n If You Say So, James Sweigert, mentor and coach to many celebrities, rockstars, and movie executives, writes about a key truth: the way you conceptualize your life— the story you tell yourself—makes it what it is. If you say so.James Sweigert is a successful film producer and director, with a loving partner, a close community, and an incredible dog. But things weren’t always so rosy. Physical abuse, alcoholism, drugs, and even homelessness were once core elements of his story.When he changed his story, he found he could change the outcome. In his first book, he uses a powerful extended metaphor: a steam locomotive. Productivity, fulfillment, and happiness become part of your journey when your train is running properly.In this book, you’ll learn how to: Confront the false stories you’ve been telling yourself Create a new story Become Happier, Successful and Fulfilled Get ready to have your own “Life Cheerleader” in James, to help you change your story and transform your life.