#iWontFall2PTSD: Recent Episodes
1 One 9
1 One 9 is not for profit organization dedicated to providing active service members, veterans, and their families support via community outreach including peer support, resource identification, and the use of visual arts as a way to express themselves and provide a positive outlet for many of the unspoken and spoken stressors that are involved in serving our nation. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iwontfall2ptsd/support
In Today's episode we discuss practice, tips and mistakes when filing a VA Claim. LISTEN to this before filing your claim. A lot of important information provided.
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About our host: Miguel A. Lopez is a Visual Artist, Disabled Veteran (US Marine Corps & US Army), Advocate and with 15+ years of military experience. He uses art and other forms of visual content to bring awareness to mental health, especially in the military community. For more info, check his website (www.artbylopz.com) and/or social media platforms(TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/FaceBook @artbylopz)
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music by Franco Magistro
Service Member of the Week: US Army SFC Pena
iWontFall2Ptsd
Semper Fi
Hooah!
VETERANS CRISIS LINE: DIAL 988 THEN PRESS 1 (The Veterans Crisis Line is a United States-based crisis hotline for military veterans, service members, their families, and caregivers. The service is available 24/7 via the toll-free hotline number 988
Disclamer: All content provided by this channel is for educational purposes only. I speak solely on my own experiences. If you are having difficulties please seek professional help . In case of emergency dial 9-1-1
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In this episode I discus the reasons behind why I speak about mental health, despite not having a medical degree. By no mean, do I pretend to be a medical professional, or hold any certification (except for a suicide prevention from the military) in psychology. I speak solely from the heart and my own experiences and that of fellow service members
About our host: Miguel A. Lopez is a Visual Artist, Disabled Veteran (US Marine Corps & US Army), Advocate and with 15+ years of military experience. He uses art and other forms of visual content to bring awareness to mental health, especially in the military community. For more info, check his website (www.artbylopz.com) and/or social media platforms(TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/FaceBook @artbylopz)
Be part of the #iWontFall2PTSD family by subscribing to the podcast. Other ways to support us: Subscribe, Like, Comment, Share, Repost, React
Follow us on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwontfall2p...
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iwontfall2ptsd
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iwontfall2ptsd
If you have a business inquiry / want to collaborate with our channel please contact our business email at 1one9.vet@gmail.com. We are very excited to work with you!
music by Franco Magistro
Service Member/Veteran of the Week: US Marine Corps SSGT Pena
iWontFall2Ptsd
Semper Fi
Hooah!
VETERANS CRISIS LINE: DIAL 988 THEN PRESS 1 (The Veterans Crisis Line is a United States-based crisis hotline for military veterans, service members, their families, and caregivers. The service is available 24/7 via the toll-free hotline number 988
Disclamer: All content provided by this channel is for educational purposes only. I am not a Psychologist, I speak solely on my own experiences. If you are having difficulties please seek professional help . In case of emergency dial 9-1-1
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iwontfall2ptsd/support
In this episode we ask you, is it enough just to say thank you for your service to our military members? What else can we do? We also transformed the stories lived by multiple service members into a spoken word piece.
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About our host: Miguel A. Lopez is a Visual Artist, Disabled Veteran (US Marine Corps & US Army), Advocate and with 15+ years of military experience. He uses art and other forms of visual content to bring awareness to mental health, especially in the military community. For more info, check his website (www.artbylopz.com) and/or social media platforms(TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/FaceBook @artbylopz)
Be part of the #iWontFall2PTSD family by subscribing to the podcast. Other ways to support us: Subscribe, Like, Comment, Share, Repost, React
Follow us on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwontfall2p...
TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@iwontfall2ptsd
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iwontfall2ptsd
If you have a business inquiry / want to collaborate with our channel please contact our business email at 1one9.vet@gmail.com. We are very excited to work with you!
music by Franco Magistro
Service Member of the Week: US Army SFC Pena
iWontFall2Ptsd
Semper Fi
Hooah!
VETERANS CRISIS LINE: DIAL 988 THEN PRESS 1 (The Veterans Crisis Line is a United States-based crisis hotline for military veterans, service members, their families, and caregivers. The service is available 24/7 via the toll-free hotline number 988
Disclamer: All content provided by this channel is for educational purposes only. I am not a Psychologist, I speak solely on my own experiences. If you are having difficulties please seek professional help . In case of emergency dial 9-1-1
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iwontfall2ptsd/support
In this week’s episode of # I Won’t Fall 2 PTSD - Stranded at the Airport & Using art to maintain my sanity - Miguel shares how he was able to use art to stopped him from losing his mind while waiting at the airport for over 12 hours, after a last minute trip.
From this trip he learned a few lessons and a sense of service that sometimes seems lost once service members leave the Armed Forces.
You can find out more info about Miguel A. Lopez here:
www.artbylopz.com Instagram: @artbylopz @lopezmiguelofficial
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music by Franco Magistro
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1one9 Veteran of the Week: US Army SFC Camacho, Felix
Disclaimer: Just a reminder this podcast and all information is for educational purposes. Please consult with a professional to review your own situation. There are phone numbers and links in the show notes. If you feel like you’re in immediate harm please call 911
Support Information
Elisaul Perez
Counselor, MS, LMHC (Offers online therapy)
Tel: 305.290.4936 E:therapeutic.taps@gmail.com
Veterans Crisis Line:
Tel: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1)
Tex: 838255
24/7, Confidential Support for Veterans & their loved ones.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Tel: 1-800-273-8255
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iwontfall2ptsd/support
Remember back in high school when your English teacher had the entire class free writing for 5 minutes? Have you ever done that drawing? With your eyes closed?
Well, on this episode of #iWontFall2PTSD you’ll get the opportunity of doing just that. SSG Lopez will guide you through the simple, yet challenging process. There are some strong emotional and personal anecdotes involved in this episode. We suggest discretion while listening.
SSG Lopez breaks down the importance of doing this exercise in his journey of battening PTSD. There are just a few simple steps:
- Gather some drawing materials (ex: paper, marker, etc)
- Make sure you’re in a safe and no distraction environment
- Do something to distract your mind for a few minutes (ex: write a letter, listen to music, do some military push ups, read, etc)
- Bring your drawing materials together, close your eyes, and for 1 minute (set a timer) just draw what’s in your mind at the moment. Don’t worry about the quality of the sketch. It doesn’t matter
- On the sketch, write how you were feeling prior to that moment. On a seperate line, write your emotions/feelings after opening your eyes and looking at your master piece (ex: surprised, unstoppable laughter,, etc)
- Save it on your “love me book” to reference later
Please share with us how this process worked or didn’t work for you. We’d love to hear from you.
You can find out more info about Miguel A. Lopez here:
Instagram: @artbylopz @lopezmiguelofficial
Music by: Franco Magistro
Be part of the #iWontFall2PTSD family by subscribing to the podcast and following us on social media!
Instagram: @1one9.vet
If you have any questions or topics you'd like to explore please don't hesitate and send us a message 1one9.vet@gmail.com
#1one9 Veteran of the Week: US Army Veteran CPT. Yegerov, Vadim
Disclaimer: Just a reminder this podcast and all information is for educational purposes. Please consult with a professional to review your own situation. There are phone numbers and links in the show notes. If you feel like you’re in immediate harm please call 911
Veterans Crisis Line:
Tel: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1)
Tex: 838255
24/7, Confidential Support for Veterans & their loved ones.
Mental Health VA
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Tel: 1-800-273-8255
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iwontfall2ptsd/support
In this episode of #iWontFall2PTSD, our host opens up and answer these questions and more:
- When did you start recognizing those symptoms related to PTSD?
- What made it so difficult to understand the reason behind the “episodes”?
- Why should someone listen to a close friend/family when they show concern about our mental health?
- How has art helped you throughout this journey?
- What’s the reason behind your black and white military inspired paintings?
You can find out more info about Miguel A. Lopez here:
Instagram: @artbylopz @lopezmiguelofficial
Music by: Franco Magistro
Be part of the #iWontFall2PTSD family by subscribing to the podcast and following us on social media!
Instagram: @1one9.vet
If you have any questions or topics you'd like to explore please don't hesitate and send us a message 1one9.vet@gmail.com
Disclaimer: Just a reminder this podcast and all information is for educational purposes. Please consult with a professional to review your own situation. There are phone numbers and links in the show notes. If you feel like you’re in immediate harm please call 911
Veterans Crisis Line:
Tel: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1)
Tex: 838255
24/7, Confidential Support for Veterans & their loved ones.
Mental Health VA
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Tel: 1-800-273-8255
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iwontfall2ptsd/support
Join host, Miguel A. Lopez, for the introduction to 1 One 9's #iWontFall2PTSD podcast, in which he introduces himself, discuss background, our mission and purpose, touches a bit on mental health & family.
ABOUT OUR HOST:
Miguel A. Lopez(Lopz) is a professional Visual Artist & Veterans Advocate with more than 15+ years of military service. "Art+Military+Mental Health defines who I am."
Painting it's that one aspect in life that helps him cope with everything. The us of colors - or lack of - while painting portraitures or military inspired paintings lets the viewer merge into his world. It lets you think beyond the work itself by taking you deeper into what he's been through. He calls it, "Mental Balance"
"Mental Balance through painting is my way of letting you know that it's ok to feel pain, but you have to let it go. Remember but continue moving on. Cherishing each day and do that one thing that always brought light into your life, and everything else will fall into place...eventually." ~ Miguel A. Lopez
You can find out more info about Miguel A. Lopez here:
www.artbylopz.com Instagram: @artbylopz @lopezmiguelofficial
Be part of the #iWontFall2PTSD family by subscribing to the podcast and following us on social media!
Instagram: www.instagram.com/1one9.vet
If you have any questions or topics you'd like to explore please don't hesitate and send us a message 1one9.vet@gmail.com
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iwontfall2ptsd/support