This episode: The Night Lindsay Stadel Tried to End It—and the Life She Built After.
Here’s what you’ll learn about:
Introduction and Personal Catch-Up (0:02)
- Host Drew Deraney thanks Emilio Roman for introducing Guest Lindsay Stadel and expresses happiness to see her.
- Drew discusses the linear nature of life and how external circumstances can derail it.
- He introduces the concept of three types of women: those who don’t notice adversity, those who see it as a barrier, and those who see it as an opportunity for Growth.
- Drew invites Lindsay to share her defining moment of transformation.
Lindsay’s Defining Moment (27:08)
- Lindsay Stadel shares that September 24, 2017, was her defining moment.
- She describes her life before the event, including a 12-year Marriage and a subsequent Divorce.
- Lindsay reveals her descent into lying, cheating, and being abused by one of her partners.
- She recounts the night she attempted suicide by jumping out of a truck, leading to her hospitalization.
The Aftermath and New Beginning (27:25)
- Lindsay explains how she survived the suicide attempt due to her rescuer’s actions.
- She describes the physical injuries she sustained, including nerve damage and facial injuries.
- Lindsay shares the emotional impact of her actions, including the pain of her mother’s reaction.
- She discusses her Family’s intervention and her commitment to a Mental Health facility.
Healing and Forgiveness (27:38)
- Lindsay talks about her journey to healing, including the truth-telling that occurred in the mental Health facility.
- She reveals that she did not forgive herself for several years and the impact on her children.
- Lindsay shares a story about her son’s mental health crisis and how it led to her telling him the truth about her suicide attempt.
- She explains how her son’s forgiveness helped her forgive herself.
Medical Journey and Pain Management (27:48)
- Lindsay details her medical journey, including multiple surgeries and the use of a spinal cord stimulator.
- She describes the success of a recent procedure called DREZ, which eliminated her nerve pain.
- Lindsay expresses her gratitude for the new lease on life and her goals for the future.
- She shares her desire to become the grandmother her grandchildren deserve and to write a book about her experiences.
Professional and Family Life (27:58)
- Lindsay discusses her transition from working outside the home to managing family businesses.
- She describes the four family businesses: a farm and ranch, a silage chopping business, an over-the-road trucking company, and a brokering business.
- Lindsay explains her role in running the office and working alongside her family.
- She shares details about the agriculture field and the day-to-day operations of the businesses.
Personal Growth and Advice (28:10)
- Lindsay reflects on the lessons she has learned and the advice she would give to her younger self.
- She emphasizes the importance of telling the truth and taking risks in business.
- Lindsay expresses her excitement for the future and her determination to live life without pain.
- She concludes by thanking Emilio and Drew for their support and the opportunity to share her story.
To learn more about Lindsay’s mission, go to her LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-stadel-a70ab2299/ or her website(s) at Www.lindsaystadel.com
Lindsay Stadel Bio
Lindsay Stadel is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and a highly successful entrepreneur. She manages four thriving businesses: Stadel Farms, Inc., S & S Harvesting, LLC, Flinthills Transport, LLC, and TLS Logistics, LLC.
Beyond her business accomplishments, Lindsay is deeply committed to mental health advocacy, driven by her personal experiences with suicide and overcoming mental health struggles. Her mission is to support others battling mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
As an award-winning author, she uses her voice and writing to address these important topics, and she is now seeking opportunities to speak publicly to help fight the stigma surrounding suicide. Lindsay’s journey reflects resilience, compassion, and a dedication to making a positive impact on others. To learn how Lindsay can help your organization, connect with her today.
About your host: I’m Drew Deraney, the proud father of three children. For most of my life I’ve been concerned with what people thought of me and how I was supposed to act. I learned not to be my authentic self and instead became a people pleaser, a man wearing a mask.
In a 9-month span a few years ago, I endured four faith-shaking life events that caused me to question my existence.
I became determined to find a better way to live. Through intense self-reflection and awareness, I realized that in order to be happy, I must adhere to my standards of honesty, integrity and truth and needed to break free from the belief system that was anchored in me for close to 50 years.
I now believe that success happens when we find a better way and are willing and able to share it. HOW I do that is by challenging the status quo and thinking differently. Ultimately, WHAT I bring to the table is a way to contribute and add value by having an impact on the lives of others.
My company, Profit Compassion LLC consists of 3 paths:
The Caregiver Family Health Coach: coach for caregivers of individuals with special needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). For Caregivers who are open to a conversation about how I can support you on your Caregiving journey: I help caregivers find balance, build resilience, and rediscover their own well-being. Through personalized Coaching, I provide practical strategies, emotional support, and the tools to reduce Burnout, strengthen Relationships, and navigate the challenges of caregiving with confidence. My goal is to empower you to care for yourself as compassionately as you care for your loved one.
The Mindful Man Movement: men’s self-discovery coach, speaker, podcast host, author. For Men Seeking Answers Within: Imagine having crystal clear knowledge of your purpose in life where you make confident decisions, and are assertive, productive, and at peak mental health. Corporate executives hire me to guide them to tap into their natural power through self-discovery so they may write their own story and live the life they want to live.
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Drew Deraney now travels the world both to Live and Virtual Events showing mostly men the steps needed to strengthen self-identity and self-worth, to overcome self-limiting beliefs, and to build confidence while being authentic, maintaining boundaries and to transcend people pleasing skills to become the person they are destined to be. Drew challenges them to reach deep inside and make a lasting impact.
In a 9-month span, Drew experienced a grueling divorce, job loss, his son’s suicidal ideations, and his father’s death which devastated Drew emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. It is a commonality for men to consider any challenge as a weakness as well as to show emotion and ask for help. While writing his book, Drew realized he was not the only man suffering in silence. With more clarity of purpose than ever, he began asking for help. Drew Deraney’s mission is to help especially men, release their inner greatness by showing vulnerability, keeping in integrity of their power, and making a great impact on the people in their lives both personally and professionally.
Drew Deraney was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ where he still lives to this day caring for his elderly mom and his 3 adult children Matthew, Nicholas, and Emma. Drew earned his B.A. in Psychology, M.A. in Applied Psychology, and two psychology research publications while at Fairfield University; a scholarship from the Healthcare Financial Management Association; and his M.B.A. in Health Care Administration from Baruch College / Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NY. His hospital career spanned 24 years where he was co-chair of the Leadership Institute, spoke at JD Power, was one of three leaders interviewed by The Commonwealth Fund, received his Communicating with Empathy Trainer certification and is a Certified Patient Experience Professional. Four years ago, Drew founded Profit Compassion LLC, an entity to coach and empower mostly men to create resiliency and authenticity as Chief Resilience Officer. Drew is the podcast host of ‘From Caving in to Crushing It’ and recently became a best-selling author with his book ‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’ - Memoir of a reformed People Pleaser.
