"I resolved that it was time to go." - Michael Tallon
In this episode of the Phoenix Wisdom Podcast, host Janet Sandberg speaks with Michael J Tallon, who shares his profound journey through a life-threatening health crisis. Michael recounts his experiences leading up to his diagnosis of hereditary hemochromatosis, the emotional turmoil of facing mortality, and the pivotal moment in the bathtub that led him to choose life. He reflects on the importance of love, connection, and the purpose of life, emphasizing that despite the challenges, there is always hope and a reason to keep going.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Michael Tallon
02:43 Michael's Journey to Guatemala and Writing Career
05:19 Health Crisis Begins: The Warning Signs
09:34 Diagnosis and Hospitalization: A Life on the Edge
14:43 The Genetic Condition: Understanding Hemochromatosis
18:58 The Emotional Toll: Family and Spiritual Awakening
25:02 The Bathtub Incident: A Moment of Despair
32:58 Confronting Reality: The Impact of Illness on Identity
33:26 Confronting Vulnerability and Identity
36:45 The Edge of Despair
41:39 A Moment of Clarity
46:55 The Decision to Live
49:57 The Purpose of Life
56:56 The Importance of Connection and Community
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Keywords: health crisis, memoir, personal growth, resilience, love, life lessons, spirituality, recovery, emotional journey, transformation, suicide, hemochromatosis