Episode description
Episode description
E60 - James Francis - The Dark Days of Attempting Suicide to the Brighter Days of Being Here For Your Family
About James Francis
James Francis is an entrepreneur and professional speaker. He has been a successful executive starting and running several businesses in the well-being and insurance markets. Through the course of his three decade career, he has worked closely with private equity and venture capital investors, he has run sales teams for large publicly traded companies, he has been a c-suite executive for six start ups in the healthcare and well-being space, and he has even owned and operated a vintage Good Humor ice cream truck. James also works as a varsity high school Lacrosse coach every spring, pursuing his passion for the game he loves and coaching. He has been diagnosed with severe anxiety and clinical depression and has learned, through different modalities, how to manage his mental illness and thrive and live in peace. James brings his learnings into the boardroom and has taught many executives how to meditate and the importance of "slowing down" to achieve their goals.
He grew up on Long Island and he and his family have lived on the shoreline of Connecticut for over 28 years.
Book: There's Coffee in the Fridge: One Man's Journey Through Anxiety and Depression
Does our past define us? Or does it merely serve to inform our future?
At its heart, this book is a story of overcoming anxiety and depression, as well as suicidal tendencies and attempts. With a remarkably candid approach, peppered with dry humor and keen observation, author James Francis takes us on a journey that is all at once deep, dark, twisting, and ultimately so very redemptive.
One part gripping memoir, and one part how-to guide, you will come away with tools such as:
- A better understanding of anxiety and depression Ideas for a roadmap to personal mental health
- Exploration of personal and romantic relationship dynamics in regard to mental health
- Notable authors to read on the journey to healing
- Music suggestions to stir your soul and learn from
- A reality check on the uniqueness of each person’s journey
This is a book of triumph, a victory over mental health struggles earned through the hardest of trials. You can use your past to create a healthier future too - it starts here, it starts now.
https://www.therescoffeeinthefridge.com/
If you are in need of help - please contact Talk Suicide Canada - 1.833.456.4566 If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566 (24/7) or text 45645 (4 PM - 12 AM ET)
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline https://988lifeline.org/