Jared Diehl The Louder Now Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jared Diehl
Louder Now is about making a loud noise about mental illness and all things related to mental health. From topics such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, exc. Louder Now also seeks to merge the gap between faith and science. An exploration into Christian thinking alongside the knowledge of body and biology. Mental Health can be a complicated subject and so can the bible. How do you walk this life and carry the weight of both subjects? How do you reconcile the messages of faith, hope, and most of all love yet suffer with sadness, loneliness, and isolation that comes from mental anguish. Perhaps the worst of all sufferings is the suicidal mind. Come along for the ride and join the Louder Now Podcast and host Jared Diehl to explore this conversation in more depth. Podcast includes interviews from various voices and friends that have been willing to be courageous and speak up about their own struggles. For more information or to be a guest on the show or for any added comments and questions please email Jared at loudernow88@gmail.com.
I love all of you. This is not the end. A time is needed to recharge and work on some things that I have felt God calling me and giving me an invitation to take a break from this podcast and seek Him about purpose and vision..I will be back!
If you want to stay in touch email me jared.diehl@gmail.com
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Episode #219. The Last Episode. I've thought about this for a time. I feel an invitation to work on myself in a focused way. To take a social media break and a break from podcasting. I am so grateful for all of you and for all the guests. This is not the end..just the end for now. Thanks for listening.
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Episode #218.
Recorded back in June. A candid talk with my real good friend and brother Benji Davis.
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Episode #217.
More backstory. I didn't share this part in the episode. 4 summer's ago I had this idea..I am pretty sure is was summer 2021 because it was the first summer I had been doing better since summer 2020. I wanted to read a bunch of books but I didn't. I got distracted and I think it would be cool to do that again. I talk about distractions and more on the medical model. Does medicine get to the root of trauma? I don't think it does. We carry around a wound and out of that wound comes a lot of choices.
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12 Years Later video..
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Episode #216. Hey friends,
I get real about what has really been going on. There has been so much overlap between the symptoms of bipolar and depression with addiction. I have talked on here before about it but I am here to bring it up again. I talk about meetings and some scripture. If you relate to this struggle let me know. Email me: jared.diehl@gmail.com.
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Hey friends and listeners of the podcast,
This was recorded last month during Mental Health Month. I was so honored to speak with Rabbi Daniel Cohen. No introduction needed.
BIO:
Popular motivator, mentor, and inspirational speaker, Rabbi Daniel Cohen’s unique blend of authenticity, humor, wisdom, and insight helps anyone better navigate contemporary society and lead a life of legacy. Rabbi Cohen has served in the rabbinate for over twenty years and is the author of What Will They Say About You When You Are Gone? Creating a Life of Legacy, and his newest book, The Secret of the Light.
Links:
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Hey friends,
Today is the last day of Mental Health Month. No intro needed with this episode. We just go right into it. Megan was on the podcast two years ago and it was so fun to do this again. Hope you enjoy!
Megan BIO:
Megan Racioppo is a writer, mom, and mental health advocate living with Bipolar 1 & ADHD. Through honest storytelling and her platform @softly.scattered.truths, she brings humor, heart, and healing to the messiness of mental illness—one truth at a time.
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Hey friends,
This was recorded in March and it has taken me some time to get this episode published. I am so honored to have Dr. Schiffer as a guest.
His BIO:
As a sought after speaker, best-selling author, psychiatrist and part-time assistant professor at Harvard, Dr. Fredric Schiffer is on a mission to
help people understand their anxiety, addiction and trauma and to offer them a proven method to improve their wellbeing.
Dr Schiffer has a wealth of experience in psychiatry. He has been studying the relationship between past traumas, cerebral laterality, and
depression and anxiety. He has tremendous knowledge of Dual-Brain Psychology techniques.
All problems come out of early traumas and very often it’s trauma that has not been recognized. As the founder of Dr. Schiffer’s Dual-Brain
PsychologyTM, he has discovered a technique to treat the troubled mind using something as unlikely as a piece of junk mail. It’s detailed in his
forthcoming book, Goodbye Anxiety, Depression, Addiction & PTSD: The Life-Changing Science of Dual-Brain Psychology.
His book takes an in-depth look at the science behind Dual-Brain Psychology while offering practical tips and tools to try it for yourself. His
book also shares the many triumphs of patients who have had their lives forever changed by his work.
Dr. Fredric Schiffer has the path to treating past trauma and eliminating drug, alcohol and gambling cravings which most people suffer from for life.
And other info:
Through his groundbreaking work as founder of the Dual-Brain Psychology Institute, he has discovered that the brain is made up of two minds which are competing for dominance. When the immature and troubled half of the brain is treated, Dual-Brain Psychology techniques can successfully curb anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction, and improve psychological wellbeing.
Dr. Schiffer intends to provide listeners with knowledge about how Dual-Brain Psychology offers a deep understanding of one’s psychological issues and can become the blueprint to help people work through past traumas that are causing anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction.
How can simply covering your eyes reduce anxiety and depression?
What got you interested in split brain studies?
How do you think your work will revolutionise the way doctors treat trauma?
How do I know which side of my brain is most dominant?
What makes dual-brain psychotherapy more effective than other forms of psychotherapy?
Buy his latest book:
https://www.amazon.com/Good-bye-Anxiety-Depression-Addiction-PTSD-ebook/dp/B0DJ65ZSFV?ref_=ast_author_dp
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Hey friends,
May is really close and I am looking forward to Mental Health Awareness Month. Stay tuned for more episodes in May!
This is a short episode on goals.
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Recorded a week ago. It was a interesting week the week I recorded this. Coming back to a place of being open about addiction. The overlap is something to always reflect on and will be sharing more about the overlap in future episodes. Do you relate to this struggle?
The first step out of 12. Admiting you are powerless..
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Episode #210. Hey friends,
Welcome back to a special episode. Dr. Robert C. Smith has been helping people for many years and in his upcoming book he has a lot to say about the healthcare system in America. I was so honored to speak with him about his wisdom and insights into why many doctors are not trained in how to help those with mental health challenges. We get into what the problem is and some ideas on how we can fix it.
Dr. Robert C. Smith BIO:
Robert C. Smith, MD, MACP is a University Distinguished Professor and a Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry Emeritus at Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA. With many publications, awards, and strong grant support, he has been involved in teaching and research in patient-centered communication and in primary care mental health since 1985.
He and his colleagues defined the first evidence-based patient-centered interview, now
published in a popular interviewing textbook, Smith’s Patient-Centered Interviewing: An Evidence-Based Method (4th edition, McGraw Hill, 2018). It is used in medical, nursing, and other health care schools in the USA and abroad for teaching interviewing and the doctor-patient relationship. Dr. Smith’s group also identified the first evidence-based method, the Mental Health Care Model, to guide primary care clinicians in managing mental health and substance use problems. Essentials of Psychiatry in Primary Care: Behavioral Health in the Medical Setting (McGraw Hill 2019)resulted and is widely used to teach primary care mental health. Dr. Smith’s next book is for the public: Has Medicine Lost Its Mind? will be published by
Prometheus Books in March 2025. It addresses the poor state of mental health care in the US, why it occurred, what needs to be done, and how to accomplish this politically. Details are available on his website: https://www.robertcsmithmd.com/
Amazon link to book:
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Episode #209. Hey friends,
I am back with a solo show. Some reflections on Valentine's Day, love, having a diagnosis with a relationship, loneliness, doing better and some Scripture on lust in Mathew 5.
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Episode #208. Hey friends,
This was recorded on New Years day! This is a unique kind of conversation. I mention this in the introduction. I appreciate Max opening up about his experiences with religious trauma and faith. We get into it!
Max's BIO:
I am a musician from Rochester New York who struggles with many different mental health issues and has a very unique way of thinking.
Notes from conversation:
Having false hope, feeling over-medicated and numb, having no hope, are we ever hopeless?
What is the fruit of the messages you hear? What about Hell?
Does your view of God make you happy?
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Episode #207. Welcome back to the podcast. I connected with Courtney a while back and was so glad to connect on this episode. She shares her story of overcoming many challenges and many hospitalizations. She is such an inspiration to many and this was her first ever guest spot on a podcast. I am so honored! We talk about the challenges of the broken hospital system, therapy, all the different med combinations, what works for her today, self-worth, not giving up, having hope and more! Courtney's BIO: I am an advocate for improving mental health treatment and resources for people who need it, as someone who has had many psychiatric hospital and jail stays. I am also passionate about improving interactions between those who are mentally ill and first responders. Email jared.diehl@gmail.com to be a guest on the podcast or for any questions about the podcast. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jareddiehl8/
Episode #206:
My friend Dalton "Oblivion" returns. He was a guest on the show in the past and he's back! He was 16 years old the last time we did the podcast and now he is 18. Time flies! We get into sharing our struggles on this episode. Grateful for this talk!
Dalton BIO:
Dalton Barrow also known by his stage name Oblivion is a 18 year old electronic producer and sound design artist. He is also becoming known on YouTube and Twitch for live streaming.
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Episode #205:
It has been a while since I have had a guest on and I am pleased to have gotten to speak with Ryun. I love how we met! I host a book club in Downtown Pomona on Sundays with friends and Ryun stopped by the table where we meet and said hello! We connected and here we are! We dive into Ryun's experience being healed from autism and how he describes it as a progressive thing. We share similarities in our faith journey. Grateful for this conversation.
*Trigger warning: we do talk about Ryun's experience with a suicide attempt and I speak of my suicide attempts as well.
Ryun's BIO: Ryun is a resident in Woodland Park, Colorado. He loves to work with people that have special needs. But Ryun refers to individuals with special needs as “Whole Creations.” It’s Ryun’s belief that the special needs community have the unique potential of living a life of “Wholeness.” No matter their diagnosis. Ryun ultimately believes God can turn any disability into a unique ability to bless others.
Follow Ryun on YouTube where he hosts his own podcast called Whole Creations.
https://www.youtube.com/@whole.creations2018
Links to listen to his podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whole-creations/id1584760501
https://open.spotify.com/show/5uHphPt87eTduyzXPj3qhd?si=d65b5b61beca432e
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Episode #204.
Reflecting on a subject matter I have discussed on here before. My relationship to medications and how I see it in a loop that cannot be escaped. The more I entertain it the more it turns to blame. Sitting in blame for days and weeks and months then removes responsibility from my life and my recovery. I keep thinking the grass is greener on the other side but that other side never takes place because it would cost to much to get there( that is me writing this and not saying the cost part). Do you agree with this? Do you struggle with the same thing? Do you think alternative ways of treatment and coping skills would be valuable for you to learn? These are tough and complicated conversations.
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I am working on getting my website up and running again. Apologies for the inconvencience.
More updates on me. Monday September 9 is the start of a health challenege I am doing with some friends. As I progress and come out of this episode nothing has been more important than the body. More thoughts on this. Will keep you guys updated during these 21 days.
Hey all,
7.31.24 I slipped into a episode..and I am here to give a short update on what has been going on with me. Will continue to keep you guys updated. Thanks.
Episode #201. Thoughts on not giving up. Thanks for listening to the podcast. If you need to talk with me please email jared.diehl@gmail.com.
The 200th Episode. 5 and 1/2 years later and here we are. 200 episodes. Special thanks to you, the listener, the audience and all the special friends/ guests I have had on this podcast. Gratitude. This topic of addiction is near and dear to me because I struggle and in all honesty..I haven't been talking about it to much but some recent conversations in my life have prompted me to share and want to continue to share on this topic and how it relates to mental health and a diagnosis.
Episode #199. My website is down..will be fixing that asap. I talk more about acceptance and how it plays a role in mental health and diagnosis.
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Episode #198. What is asking for help? How has asking for help changed over the years? How does the modern American culture promote independence and loneliness and how does that affect getting outside of 'YOU' to understand yourself better..and more...
Episode #197. If I cant' be honest and real with where I am at then the podcast can't go on. With some help from my friends I am coming to some conclusions about where I am at. The combination is how we get stuck and it also is how we come to recover and get hope. Thanks for tuning in. Please, let me know what you think of this episode. Do you resonate?
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Episode #196. Its been over a month and some since I last published an episode. I quit the job at MCC and I talk some about the lessons I learned from working there. I have been in a hard spot and I hope you get somehing out of me sharing my struggles. I wonder about the future. What do you do when you want to hide? What does asking for help really look like? Addiction has been a huge part of my story and continues to impact me to this day. What did you think about this episode?
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Episode #195. Recorded on Thursday. I reflect on the day and how it means a lot that people check in on me.
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Episode #194. Hey friends, I am so glad I got to speak with my friend Sam! We go way back to the New Life church days of almost a decade ago. Sam has been a good friend over the years and after some back and forth we made this talk happen! She shares about some deconstruction and lessons from childhood and also talks how she gets help and copes and how nothing is permanent! Toward the end we discuss her rad art skills and I am going to have her on the podcast again to talk more theology and deconstruction!
Samantha BIO:
Former worship leader and youth pastor, Sam Montag is an advocate for mental health wellness for those of us who are deconstructing or are part of the growing de-churched
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Episode #193. I talk about sadness and other related ideas around medication and life. I went back to work and its been a adjustment. I am learning a lot from what I get to do. Its been hard work but I feel grateful for the lessons I am learning.
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Episode #192. I so loved this talk with Michelle because she has a very clear and profound message around the narrative related to the mental health care system and the language around the bipolar diagnosis. Since over the summer of 2023 I have been moving in a new direction with Louder Now and I have been using the language around healing which is something Michelle has been saying to. She is a excellent communicator and I highly suggest you check out her resources on her website related to healing your bipolar. Thank you Michelle for being a guest!
Michelle's BIO:
Having been diagnosed with bipolar in 1998, Michelle spent the next 12 years on a roller coaster of manic and depressive episodes with therapists, doctors, psychotropic meds, hospitalizations, and suicide attempts. She was at her wit's end and felt humiliated, hopeless and lost. In particular, she was devastated by the toll it took on her family-her husband and small children. Finally, she and her psychiatrist found a solution that became a turning point in her story. She began the process of developing an integrated method for understanding this devastating disorder and successfully treating it. Michelle advocates for a radical shift in the treatment of bipolar to facilitate healing and recovery. She is all about accepting responsibility for yourself and overcoming the victimhood mentality that so often accompanies bipolar disorder. She teaches an integrated, research-based treatment model that addresses the underlying causes of bipolar symptoms and allows people to heal.
Links:
Website: www.myupsideofdown.com IG: www.instagram.com/myupsideofdown/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/myupsideofdown X: www.twitter.com/UpsideofBipolar We mention a couple of books for you to check out: The Better Brain: https://shorturl.at/fmBJ7 Robert Whitaker Book: https://shorturl.at/jmn36 For all the podcast episodes: https://loudernowpodcast.com/episodes/ https://loudernowpodcast.com/donate/ https://www.instagram.com/jareddiehl8/
Episode #191. Hey friends,
I am back with more thoughts on how to heal from Bipolar. I talk about what has been on my mind. Do you believe healing is possible?
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Episode #190.
I am so honored to have Leah Drew on the podcast. This is the direction that I want for the Louder Now podcast. I told Leah that I was really inspired by her and I know it is because she has found a way to heal outside of medication and I am very interested in these kinds of stories. Leah is also offering a free workshop called ' The Awareness Seeker Workshop.' Details below: Freebie: The Awareness Seeker Workshop - a 90 minute workshop to help you reflect on where you are currently in your life so that you can get clear on the toxic patterns & limiting beliefs standing gin the way of creating the changes you need to start living the life you desire. https://www.leahdrew.com/awareness-seeker-workshop Leah BIO: Leah is a trauma-informed Mind|Body healing guide, women’s empowerment coach, and host of the Mindful Evolution Podcast. Her mission is to empower others with the awareness & tools needed to optimally support their physical, mental & emotional health & healing. Her goal is to help people heal from the past, be more grounded in the present moment, own their power, and create the life they dream of while making a bigger impact on the world around them. She helps others turn their wounds into wisdom and pain into power so they can catalyze their healing & growth, enhance their relationships, step into their fullest self expression, and reclaim their quality of life. Social Links: https://blinq.me/pZUi2v3uK3F9Yb7eGQep The Mindful Evolution Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindful-evolution-podcast/id1700364363 Follow Me: https://www.instagram.com/jareddiehl8/ https://loudernowpodcast.com/episodes/ https://loudernowpodcast.com/donate/
What do you think of when you look in the mirror? How the body impacts diagnosis and healing. Thoughts on continuing to talk about how medicine treats symptoms but to get to how we feel in our body and what we think of our bodies..this a huge missing component in these conversations around diagnosis.
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This is a special and unique episode. I get into some work with my friend Rimsha. We explore some childhood fears and I'm all for it! I hope it gives you hope that you can do this work to. These are the kinds of conversations that we need.
BIO:
I am a Shamana, Medicine Woman and a healer (who is also behind the scenes on a deep childhood sexual trauma healing journey). I was born and raised in Pakistan and moved to the US when i was 14. My spiritual awakening (or as I like to call wounds awakening) happened when I one day woke up, listened to the spirit that was loud and clear and moved to Nepal as a young 17 year old. This is where my healing began. I have traveled to over 28 countries to search for "Me". And during the period, I got lost in the masculine world first as an aerospace engineer then as a US Marine Officer until my nervous system completely fried and i was forced to face those wounds that i first discovered as a young woman in Nepal. I have known deep pain yet in that pain, I also learned to alchemize them to be a spiritual guide. I deeply care for the awakening of the collective so we stop going to war with each others nation and stop going to war with ourselves and to remember that we are the God's consciousness living a human experience. We CAN in fact live a beautiful, prosperous, heck even luxurious life even as a spiritual guide.
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I highly recommend you check The Upside Of Bipolar podcast. I am talking today on a post she made and I think it's a great talking point. As the podcast progresses and continues this is where I want to go. Check it out here: https://myupsideofdown.com/the-upside-of-bipolar-podcast/ Thanks for being here. Please let me know your feedback on this episode. https://loudernowpodcast.com/episodes/ https://loudernowpodcast.com/donate/
Episode #186. The Journey To Sobriety series is back. I met my friend Lindsay on Twitter and so glad we got to have this conversation! She is doing some great work with her podcast and I highly recommend you watch her on YouTube. Thanks Lindsay for being on the podcast!
BIO:
Lindsay is a passionate member of the sober community. With over 10 years of recovery experience of her own and a completed certification in addiction counseling, Lindsay is a motivated advocate for the recovering addict. Since 2013, Lindsay has been a dedicated professional in the addiction recovery field, which has spilled over into her spare time, where she is active on social media, inspiring others through engaging conversations. Lindsay started her own YouTube Podcast focused on addiction and recovery content in hopes of helping anyone affected by addiction of any type. Lindsay believes in the utilization of person-centered therapy as her approach to treatment. Lindsay is a firm believer in individualized treatment and many pathways to recovery. Lindsay is an open book and values authenticity and transparency.
Connect with Lindsay:
www.LindsayVillandry.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@RecoverFromAddiction
X: @L_Villandry
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayvillandry/
Facebook: Lindsay Villandry
Instagram: @lindsay.villandry
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Can you tell a new story?
While cleaning my room and throwing away old notes from IHOP KC and the past has me connecting it a new story. Be brave enough to tell a new story. https://loudernowpodcast.com/episodes/ https://loudernowpodcast.com/donate/
Episode #184. This was a really interesting and fun talk with Jayden Aubryn. We met on Facebook and we discuss our views on medications from personal experience and dive into her work with clients on trauma. So, get ready to learn about moving your body!
I am grateful for the time we had on this and these kinds of conversations is where I want Louder Now to go.
BIO:
Jayden Aubryn (they/them) is a Black, queer, non-binary, and ethically non-monogamous psychotherapist, personal trainer, and DEI consultant. They believe in the holistic healing of trauma on the individual and system level by using movement, music, art, food, and everyday interactions so that healing can be accessible and fun.
For more information visit her site:
https://tiseconsultingandtherapy.com/
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Thoughts on spiritual and theological ideas related to wisdom and having something to say. Goes back to childhood and then was extreme in the time at IHOP in Kansas City. Let me know your thoughts On this episode.
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Sally tells the story of her daughter and her addiction to drugs. Kayla celebrates 7 years of sobriety on February 3rd. Since 2017. Kayla is doing great today and uses her time to give hope to those that have also struggled with addiction. Sally serves at Humanity Church on Thursday nights she leads a community group and on Monday nights she serves as Women's Director for Celebrate Life. Bio: Sally Olson Grateful believer in Jesus Christ Mom of five, grandma of five and Sallymom to a few others who needed a mom Finally Free Poem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti7qJ8ID_lY https://loudernowpodcast.com/episodes/ https://loudernowpodcast.com/donate/
Episode #181.
Quiet desperation. All the signs of the universe and God's master plan come down to this very real and special moment. Either move forward or turn away and hide. Either rise to the occasion or stay in the same loop you've been in for a really long time. Without shame or judgment or guilt or fear that does not move us toward the light. I am interested in the healing path.
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Episode #180.
Deanna's BIO:
As a person diagnosed with a serious mental illness 23 years ago, Ms. Robinson draws from her rich experiences with psychosis, anxiety, depression and mania, inspiring students to see mental illness in a new, more progressive light. As a master and national trainer for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for 18 years, Ms. Robinson has a deep appreciation for the curiosity of students and engages humor and interactive modalities so students have the best chance of retaining the invaluable mental health information there is to share.
She has worked in varying roles for NAMI in Maryland, where she’s originally from, and in California where she now lives. She’s helped create videos for the country’s emergency room hospital staff, University of Phoenix social work program, and has been featured in the New York Times, Baltimore Sun and other notable media. Prior to joining the NAMI family in 2004, she was a Senior Litigation Paralegal for CitiGroup.
She studied at College of Notre Dame of Maryland and has several mental health instructor certifications including Mental Health First Aid both for youth and adults and QPR Suicide Prevention. She owns her own coaching, training and public speaking business, The Healing Conversationalist. Ms. Robinson has 5 grown children, 7 grandchildren and enjoys politics, and reading and listening to self-help and spiritual wellness books.
For more information on Deanna( The Healing Conversationalist) you can check out:
https://thehealingconvo.com/
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Episode #179. Solo show where I discuss some things I have been learning:
- Time to myself. A quiet atmosphere but being quiet in my mind..
- The discomfort of time to our selves makes us either face it or run away
- Is the mental illness language correct? Do we have a disease?
- Inspiration from a recovery podacst on YouTube..we can't label good or bad.
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Episode #178.
First special guest of 2024. Max and I met recently over Instagram and he has been a fan of the podcast for almost a year. I am so blessed by hearing that others find value listening to this podcast. Max is a creative and talented teenager. I love talking to the younger generation about their mental health experiences. Max uses his music to cope and I love it. Links below for you to check out. He has a new song coming called ORBIT coming out on all platforms on Feb. 14th.
Max's BIO:
I’m a 16 year old musician from Rochester New York who struggles with many different mental health issues and has a very unique way of thinking.
Where to find Max's MUSIC:
Last Forever-Single- YouTube link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTSHBXh22lg
All In My Mind song below:
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Episode #177.
Hey guys,
I broke my right foot and here to update you on that. Happy New Year! Taking this opportunity of having time on my hands to work on writing and reading and improving my mind. Thank you for your faithful listening and support.
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I posted on Instagram..this is what I am feeling for the new year 2024:
Year of the Phoenix.
Year of the no way for
A quick fix.
Year of the homeless streets
You'll Never miss.
Year of alignment.
Year of the deep, deep
Breaths.
Year of the deep sadness
Before quick repentance.
Year of where madness wins.
Year of the poor in Spirit.
Year of resignation.
Year of the work for the good soil.
Year of the healing from losing
Feelings you once had.
Year where you stop asking for justice every chance you get.
Year of judgment in the pulpit.
Year of looking you in
The eyes until I live without lies.
Year of the soak and listen.
Year of siting in the sun.
Year of innocence after the fire.
Year of that pure desire
Year of the loud false Prophets
Making profits.
Year of running til it hurts.
Year of violence.
Year of the hard Pressed kind of faith.
Year of the false fire coming down at
Your sold out stadium conference.
Year of the rebellious.
Year of the soldier.
Year where you might need to disappear
If you wanna make it here.
Year where I forgive my Father
For punishing me with fear.
Year where I try to stay sober.
Year where I bow down.
Year of the face the pain in your soul.
Year of giving up control.
Year where you lose your life.
Year of only speaking what you actually do.
Year of integrity.
Year where violent men invade your space
And get up in your face.
Year of the Secret place.
Year of finding some real friends.
Year of crying at the movies.
Year of where you learn to live again.
happynewyear
Episode #176.
This episode is very special. Maria and Bill are friends from Humanity Church. I have had Maria in my mind to do the podcast for quite some time and we finally made it happen. I was able to record at my house which made the whole experience awesome. We miss Billy everyday. Over 3 years ago we all lost a special son, friend, Marine, and brother. Maria tells the story of his loss but also tells us the lessons she has learned in dealing with grief and loss the past few years. So excited for you to hear this episode.
Maria's BIO:
Marine mom fighting to save every veteran from suicide.
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Episode #175.
Reflections on a recent conversation with a new friend and how it relates to the future and taking medicaiton.
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Episode #174.
Excited to have Benji on the podcast again. We talk more faith and theology on this episode. I am blessed by my brother as we also celebrate knowing each othe for a decade.
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Episode #173. Carry was on the podcast back in May 2021. It is a huge honor to have him return in this episode! I love the connections I get to make with the podcast and reconnecting is also special!
Carry's BIO:
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."
- Philo of Alexandria 20 B.C. Meet Carry Howell, also known across the metaverse as The Model Rocketeer: Scale models & hobby. Family first. Resilience and integrity. Veteran and entrepreneur. A positive development and mental health advocate delivering tough love and encouragement that will challenge you and audiences abroad to reconsider their focus and pay attention to what matters most in life. The authenticity and passion of this individual is inspiring and will leave you wanting more and asking yourself... Can he really do anything? Find out more on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/ModelRocketeer?mibextid=ZbWKwL Other notes: Follow the website for Louder Now: https://loudernowpodcast.com/ Make a donation to support the podcast: https://loudernowpodcast.com/episodes/ Follow me on Instagam: https://www.instagram.com/jareddiehl8/
Episode #172: Sobering news about IHOP-KC. Kansas City was the place where my episodes happened. I have many fond memories and much love for the people at the House Of Prayer. Sad news about Mike Bickle. This is not the focal point of the episode but it is related to my personal struggles with addictions and I talk some about that. I end with a encouragement: ' Walk In The Light!"!
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Episode #171.
16 Years later from the diagnosis. I come back to this kind of talk many times. I am influenced by those around me. I did inherit patterns and ideas from my parents. Who I am today is very much because of me. However, where is loneliness coming from? How do we move out of this? In what ways can you move toward connection and community. If you are like me you will say, ' I've heard this before'..I have heard and said it before but my soul is wanting this message. My soul needs this message.
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Episode #170:
The week of October 8th, 2007 I was 21 years old and living in Kansas City, MO. I had my first episode at this time. I celebrate 16 years later. 5,840 days later and 140,160 hours later. I have learned a lot over the years. Today, I talk about Love and also reflect on a new job that I have.
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Episode #169.
Solo show. Depression can be a dark cloud and we can forget what the good parts of life bring and have brought up. When I am around others and I connect I feel hope and that is always a good place to start.
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Episode #168.
This subject came up some months ago and I am on it again! I talk about the power of the past and how it plays into our mental health story. Along the lines of the September episodes you have been listening to. I am coming at things from a different angle. Can your story change? Can we have the courage it takes to tell a new story about our lives? I think it is a challenge but it is possible.
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Episode #167.
Solo episode. Been thinking about how when we repeat ideas and phrases we think its more true to recycle and repeat. When we get a diagnosis we are tempted to repeat and normalize the symptoms instead of changing the story we say about ourselves. What is the truth of what we are going through and who are we?
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Episode #166.
Solo episode. Thoughts on making money as a masculine identity and what it means to connect with others.
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Episode #165.
I met Isaiah back in May of 2023 and we connected over talking about mental health. It is a huge honor to talk to him on the podcast and we decided that this would be part one. I look forward to having him on again in the future.
Isaiah's BIO and show description:
Isaiah expresses his experiences with severe anxiety that seemed to develop early on in my teens (from marijuana induced panic attacks), discusses the topic of whether we are determined to suffer by God (for a reason) or is this something that is just a bad draw of the hand (due to genetics or the era we’re in). Other questions we discuss are “what does it mean to be healed? And how does one define it?”
We discuss his progression from bad to “better” and extreme to “managing” over the last 4 years with all sorts of symptoms. But no matter what hardships one goes through, he believes we must stay optimistic and keep going and working towards a better clarity of mental peace.
Now that he’s officially part of ‘the club’, he feels connecting with others that are struggling with their mental health provides him with a bit of comfort in knowing that he’s not alone and don’t need to feel as alone even though this is an individual battle amongst our-selves. He’s grateful to be a part of this podcast and community.
Isaiah Aragon is a Financial Analyst at Southern California Edison and is a father of a wonderful little girl that gives him meaning and motivation to persist through times of struggle.
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Episode #164.
Solo show. Thoughts and ideas around the Permanence of mental disorder. Is the treatment the reason something lasts a long time. I don't like the idea of saying something will last forever. I am open to feedback? Does saying something will last a long time the same as acceptance and does acceptance mean you just take medication. It is obviously a complicated subject matter because people can get into a real predicament when it comes to mental health. If you lose sleep for any numbers of days or have panic attacks you seek immediate relief and there is no shame in that. However, a lot of social media promotes this idea that the diagnosis will last the rest of your life. It doesn't seem right but I see why people say this. I am not presenting any answers at this time. I am going into new territory and I would like to keep this conversaion going.
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On July 20th I did a episode called Where This Is Going? I continue talking on the new direction for this podcast. This episode focuses on some life updates. I moved from La Verne to San Dimas with Sam and we both like it a lot. This episode is the first episode recorded from my new place. I also talk about physical health.
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Episode #162.
A fun faith filled talk with Alex Ann. I met Alex in front of Target in Pomona and it was great getting to hear more of her journey with God and life and some struggles with depression. We get into a great talk. I hope you enjoy!
Alex's BIO:
In the picturesque city of Riverside, California, Alex Ann's journey began as a curious soul, eager to unravel the mysteries of life. Her Christian upbringing nurtured a profound faith that would later become the foundation of her entire existence. Little did she know that her path would lead her on an extraordinary odyssey, ultimately discovering what she had known all along. As the years passed, she found herself entangled in the intricate dance of life's challenges and triumphs. In the depths of her darkest hours, when despair gnawed at her heart and thoughts of ending the pain consumed her, she discovered a lifeline. The divine grace of God reached out, pulling her from the abyss of hopelessness and despair. His love wrapped around her like a comforting embrace, guiding her toward a path of hope, healing, and purpose. Motivated by compassion, she embarked on a mission beyond the boundaries of self. "Sweater and Souls" was born, a non-profit endeavor that sought to clothe those shivering in the bitter cold with the warmth of not only tangible sweaters but the comforting warmth of the Gospel. In the pages of her upcoming book, "Author of Peace," Alex Ann lays bare the moments that etched her identity and the struggles that rigorously tested her faith. Within these lines, she exposes the profound peace that she found in the loving embrace of the Author of Peace Himself—God.
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Episode #161:
Some thoughts on where I want this podcast to go. Thank you all for listening!
Read notes below for some important news! I have a new website:
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Episode #160.
This is a milestone episode..I am proud of 160 episodes and I have a quick annoucement at the beginning of this episode. I have a new website!
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Carter BIO:
Carter, 36, Married father of three. I am fresh to the world of podcasting However I have a passion for learning and sharing knowledge. I am an advocate for discussing mental health in all facets, particularly breaking the stigma and de-constructing toxic masculinity in the hopes of promoting and encouraging everyone to openly discuss and support people in their mental health journeys and help in healing.
I work full time in youth justice and have several years experience in working with young offenders. During my time in this profession I have found there is still a lot of reluctance to discuss feelings and emotions. I have found a passion and drive for breaking out of these generational cycles and now that I have three little ones to mold, the fire is burning brighter than ever. I am a loving husband and father but I come with some mental health issues of my own--I was diagnosed with ADHD and Autism in 2022 and since then I have been on a personal journey of self discover.
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Episode #159
I had the honor of talking with my friend Kyoni about how to support a loved one through mental health challenges. She shares openly about her family and talks about her support of her brother over the years. I know Kyoni through working with National Alliance of Mental Illness. We have done many presentations together since 2019.
Kyoni BIO:
Kyoni is passionate about mental health awareness, advocacy, education and the eradication of stigma. She is also the Education Coordinator for NAMI Pomona Valley. Having a sibling that is living with a mental health condition has only deepened her commitment to being a voice for individuals living with mental health conditions and their families. Normalizing conversations about mental health and wellness is the goal and she is honored whenever she gets the opportunity to champion such an important cause.
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Episode #158.
I loved talking faith and sobriety with my friend Stevi. I met Stevi nearly 4 years ago on Monday nights at Humanity Church and I have wanted to have her on the podcast for some time. I was so honored to let her share her story with you and we got to record this on Father's Day!
Also,
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Stevi BIO:
Stevi Joy is married with two beautiful, wild boys-- two under two :) She says, "love my life today. I enjoy spending time with my family and the church community!
Episode #157. Recorded at the end of the week when I was celebrating 10 years later I talk various thoughts with Benji on life and God. Benji was also on the podcast in 2022 and this is his second time on the podcast.
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Episode #156.
Over a year ago I met Rainer and we recorded a podcast July 2022. We decided to not publish our first go around and here we are almost a year later and Rainer shares her story with us. She is a beautiful soul and I am so honored for staying in touch with friends and sharing hope and gratitude together!
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Rainer Goldberg has worked at the intersection of public and behavioral health for over ten years. She has experience as a case manager and therapist at multiple public and private agencies, worked as a senior social worker at one of the largest homeless shelters in New England, and as a tireless clinician for a psychiatric mobile crisis team at the onset of COVID-19. During March 2021, she survived a severe manic episode that resulted in hospitalization and received a formal diagnosis of Bipolar I Disorder that derailed her life. She now understands the importance of effective cognitive remediation as it has helped her get back to work and live a meaningful life.
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Episode #155.
We recorded this the week of my 10 year celebration in May. I met Megan on Instagram and it was a huge honor to hear her story on the podcast. Look below for her links on Instagram.
This is also the very first episode where you will hear something at the beginning and the end of the podcast asking for financial support for the podcast. It has been a huge honor to keep the podcast going the past 4 years. If you have been impacted by what you have heard on this podcast please click the Ko- Fi link to make a donation. Pretty soon my website will be up and running and the link will be through the site. Thank you!
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Megan is a mental health advocate who also struggles with mental illness herself. She strives to put out the message of hope, honesty, and vulnerability. Megan believes that by spreading awareness about mental health, we can all learn to be a little more kind.
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Episode #154.
I got to record this episode on Tuesday evening May 9, 2023 which was the 10 year milestone of celebrating life..10 years later I reflect on suriviving the worst time in my life. I have not known Janice for 10 years but we have been around each other at church since 2019 and I was so honored that she would come on the podcast and share her experiences with motherhood, Bipolar, and some reflections on forgiveness.
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Janice Thepsi is a wife and mother of 2 girls. She *is a pianist, and teaches private piano to people of all ages and abilities. She enjoys running, chatting with friends, and sitting at the piano writing songs for her family. She values faith, generosity and creativity. Her husband won a Mental Health Hero award last year.
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Episode #153.
The Journey to Sobriety series is back! It was a huge honor to talk to Maddie. Maddie's sister, Hallie, was on the podcast back in December. I love this series because I think addiction is connected to mental health challenges. It is important to pursue sobriety along the path of seeking mental stability. I am so grateful for this talk!
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Single sober mom. Works a lot, and loves her daughter Marley so much. Giving back what was so freely given to me in Alcoholics Anonymous. 4 years sober. I love watching football, and watching my nephews and niece play baseball. Living off caffeine and alot of blessings. Grew up in Orange County, and ready for a new chapter out of Orange County this summer. My higher power has been by my side guiding me on this beautiful journey of life. Too blessed to by stressed.
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Episode #152. If you have read of the show notes from the last few episodes you know that May 6 to 9, 2013 was a very serious time in my story. Nick was the first person to come to the hospital to sit with my mom when I was in a coma. What brought on such a hard time was a 9 month episode. It was by far the worst time in my life but with the help of many friends and community I was able to get through this hard time. I met Nick in Northern Colorado over 20 years ago. We have been having deep theological talks and also laughing and having fun for more than two decades. Having him on the podcast was a huge honor. We explore some stories from the Gospels and other parts of Scripture. We touch on stories of healing, miracles and even spiritual warfare. Nick's BIO: Nick Barrett P.h.D (Theology) has served in both church and academic environments for the last 15 years. He is currently working as a ministry consultant at Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena Ca. He has been married to his wife, Rita, for 18 years. He is an ardent lover of tacos, literature, film, and spending time at the beach. Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theologyface/ SUPPORT THE SHOW WITH A DONATION: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lnowpodcast End Of Show Notes:
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Episode #151.
All month long I am celebrating Mental Health Month and the 10 year milestone of a very signifigant experience in my mental health journey and in my life. I survived a suicide attempt. I was in a 3 day coma. On May 9, 2013 I woke up from the coma without any brain damage of memory loss! How I ended up in Pomona was because a church called New Life prayed for me for 4 hours on the 3rd day of the coma and I believe God answered their prayers. Pastor Billy was one of many people I met in 2014 to 2016 at New Life church. We used to spend a lot of time in his office talking theology and life. It was a huge honor to have him on the podcast.
Pastor Billy is on staff at The Rock Church in Danville, CA. He is also married and has three children. Billy has spent many years developing discipleship for The Rock and his previous time in Pomona.
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Episode #150:
All month long I am celebrating Mental Health Month and today, May 9, 2023 is a 10 year milestone. 10 years ago on this day I woke up( by God’s grace) from a 3 day coma. What brought it on was a suicide attempt. I tried to overdose with medication. I was in a 9 month struggle of intense suicidal thinking. It was the worst time of my life. 10 years later I have a lot to be grateful for. Today’s episode I speak with my older sister, Alyssa Ahern. I ask her what she felt on that day and what was she thinking? We also get into some of her story and what skills and lessons she has learned over the years to stay stable. I so loved this episode! It has been a really special day talking to my mom and sister.
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Episode #149.
All month long I am celebrating Mental Health Month along with a very, very special 10 year milestone in my mental health journey. May 6th of 2013 I almost died from a overdose/ suicide attempt. I ended up in a 3 day long coma. It was a very scary time for me and my family and close friends. On Thursday May 9, 2013 I came out of the coma without brain damage or memory loss. I had some friends that flew from out of state and my mom, sister, brother-in-law, nephew Noah and many others be there for me in this hard time.
Today's episode is a celebration of life and my mom, Susie Diehl, joins the podcast to reflect on how she felt 10 years ago and what she has learned in the last 10 years. If you are a person in a support role or a parent I think you will like this episode. I honor my wonderful mom and happy early Mother's Day!
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Episode #148.
May 2013 was the end of the hardest time of my life. I was in the worst episode I had ever experienced. I was suicidal all day everyday. The story that started this podcast has a 10 year milestone. I almost died from trying to overdose on May 6, 2013 and on May 9, 2013 I came out of the coma. I believe God saved my life and this whole month I am celebrating Mental Health Month and my ten year anniversary of being alive.
My first guest for this month is Eric Hanson. I met Eric at the House of Prayer in Kansas City in 2010 and we have been friends ever since. Eric lives in Oregon with his wife Becca and they are also having a baby in August! So excited for him.
We dive into Eric's journey with anxiety as a teenager and how he managed to get off of medication and learn others ways to cope. We also get into faith and how to change the way we think and what we think about.
Eric has a podcast on Youtube and Twitch called Beyond The Basement if you love anime you will love watching and listening.
https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthebasementattackont6687
https://www.twitch.tv/beyondthebasement
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Hey Louder Now friends,
It is the end of April and I have some updates for you. Next month is officialy Mental Health Month and I will be showing up with special guests and solo shows as well as video content for YouTube and Instagram. One special guest I am excited about is Eric Hanson. Eric and I met in 2010 and have been friends ever since. May marks 10 years of being a suivide survivor. I am honored to reflect on the last 10 years. Stay tuned for new content and some new reflections on what life has been like since 2013.
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Episode #146. Brantley is the second guest to return for a second recording. His first appearance was the very first guest talk I did and it goes all the way back to April 2020. I was in a hard time when we did the first recording so I am so glad you get to hear us now amost 3 yeas later.
If you listened to the Our Spiritual Journey episode I start with this idea: Its hard for us to say anyhing negative about what our parents might have done in a negative way. The same can be true for spiritual enviroments/ leaders and places where we gather and talk our faith. Brantley and myself spent time at the House of Prayer and it is a fun and interesting talk to reflect on what life has been like since the IHOP days..almost a decade later.
I am so glad we got to talk and I am grateful for friendships.
Brantley BIO:
Brantley Smith has been serving the local church for over 15 years as a worship leader and minister. He is fascinated by the intersection of our belief systems and mental health, never being afraid to ask hard questions.
Links to get in touch with Brantley:
Email: Brantley.smith@me.com
Facebook.com/brantleyksmith
IG & Twitter: @brantleyksmith
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Episode #145:
I connected with Dalton a couple of months ago and we are finally here! We actually recorded twice because of some technical difficulties. Dalton and I had a fun talk about all things creativity, faith and mental health.
To see our Streaming version you can watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-btbwNv-q4&t=694s
Dalton BIO:
Dalton Barrow also know by his stage name Oblivion is a 16 year old electronic producer and sound design artist. He is also becoming known on YouTube and Twitch for live streaming.
Follow him on Instagram:
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Follow his music on Spotify:
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For more information on how to connect with Dalton:
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Episode #144 with Special Guest Josh Miranda. I met Josh months ago and we have had the privilege of Sunday Morning Book Club conversations. It was great to hear more of his story. I said a few times in the episode..' we have a lot in common.' We talk family and our pentecostal upbringing and his journey as a coach.
At around the 20 to 25 minute range we talk about suicide-- trigger warning
I was so honored to talk with Josh.
BIO:
Josh Miranda I am a husband and father of 2 boys. I am a lifelong Southern California native and I currently work as a Sales Designer for a large Home Improvement Company. I am an experienced public speaker and an aspiring Life Coach with a passion for helping others. I post weekly videos on my YouTube Channel "Living 2 Learn" hoping to inspire others while sharing my thoughts and perspective. I hold a Bachelors Degree in Business and a Masters in Business Administration. I enjoy learning, meeting new people, drinking coffee, watching sports, reading, public speaking, watching YouTube and spending time with my loved ones.
Show notes/ timestamps:
childhood
-losing brother freshman year
- 3:34 brother story- 6 days before Josh's10th birthday
Church culture
SPD/ TDF
Assemblies of God background..
6 minutes in..
Opinions on Hell.
20 minutes mark talk suicide
23 minute trigger warning** Josh shares about a time he was down and attempted suicide.
24 minutes
I am not doing anything! what am I doing here?
26 minutes- we want to do something great!
28 minute mark- me saying i dont' want to waste it
second half- getting into coaching
loving yourself thoughts
53 minutes- closing advice
write down how you are feeling
The end of the episode has details on how to get in touch with Josh:
Follow him on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jdbm1981/
https://www.instagram.com/live2learncoaching/
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https://www.youtube.com/user/TheJobbies81
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Episode #143. Solo Episode. Been thinking about how the past plays a role in mental health and in life. How do you move forward if you have strong memories of your struggles?
It is impossible to forget everything. We have been shaped by our past experiences but dwelling to much or finding to much identity in what has happened to us..I wonder if this can be a hinderance..Tell me your thoughts on this episode.
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I have a course I made 2 years ago with Listenable:
https://listenable.io/web/courses/347/how-to-cope-with-depression/
SOLO Episode. The first solo episode of 2023. Some reflections on medication, survival mode and moving forward in life.
Reflections on John 10:10, entitlement and the notion that illness is permanent in the name of acceptance.
Youtube link to episode #141 with the Book Club Brothers:
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Episode #141:
This was a special episode. Got to record this in person in mid December with my book club brothers Jacob, Samuel and Stephen. This past fall of 2022 we all read The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr together. Since then we have stayed and touch and have been developing a brotherhood together.
We go on a journey and talk faith, growing up and reflections on our faith in God. This was a special night of recording and talking and I am so honored to have these brothers in my life and I am excited for the future. I hope you enjoy our talk.
BIO of Jacob:
Jacob Swodeck is a husband, dad, veteran real estate guy, Clippers fan and a learner of all things true.
Follow Jacob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobswodeck/
BIO of Stephen:
Stephen F. Pflücker is a Faith Driven Entrepreneur, comes from the Business Banking world where he has more then 10 years of experience. He grew up as a pastors kid and was heavily involved in the ministry till He left not only His family but also the Things of God. It has been about a year that God got ahold of him. He has chosen to have God at the center of all His relationships and is in the business of Empowering others and growing Gods kingdom for the glory of God.
https://www.instagram.com/stephenfaustopflucker/
BIO of Samuel:
Samuel is a thrilled Father of two sons. And brother to Stephen. I love Yeshua and my Father. I manage short term rentals via Airbnb and am currently studying Hebrew. I have a BA in Theology. Professional table tennis player. Part of an awesome book club.Aspiring chef of Peruvian cuisine. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samojoseph/ End of Show Notes: Please email jared.diehl@gmail.com if you would like to be a guest on the podcast.
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Happy New Year! This is the first episode of 2023. I had the honor of recording this episode in person with my friend Tim Cancio. We had a blast doing this in person. I know Tim through Humanity Church. We explore our faith upbringing and we have stayed at the same hospital at various points in our journey. Tim is a passionate worship leader at our church and I have wanted to have him on the podcast for some time. I loved our talk and I hope you enjoy our in depth discussion.
Time Stamps:
- 8 minutes- What is your mental Health Journey? * 29 Minute- Talks of creativity
35 minute mark- trigger warning* Tim talks about suicide and his experience.
- 44 Minute mark- Tim shares about 2020 and talks about smoking weed.
*48 minute mark- Talks about mania.
*57 minute mark- Talks about the importance of community
Tim's BIO:
Tim Cancio is a singer songwriter & producer. He plays guitar & sings for the band Create, and produces / DJs by the name Street Fox.
LINKS:
My band Create’s EP,
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/create1/sunsets
Street Fox’s SoundCloud.
https://on.soundcloud.com/iVsLDbLDpFnSqHyj8
Find Tim on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/teacancio/
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Episode #139. This is the first official episode of the podcast that has been streamed and this is the audio from the stream. I am so honored to have Hallie on as a guest and the day of the recording( Wednesday December 7th) marks 730 days of sobriety for her from weed. I know Hallie from Humanity Church and Celebrate Life on Mondays and it was great to hear more details of her journey to sobriety. Hallie's BIO: In Hallie's words: a Jesus lover, wife, mother of 3, Birth Doula and own my own beauty and wellness company. I love the Dodgers and Disneyland and cheering on my kids at their sports. I love traveling and the beach. I work in the birth community and have dreams of changing the birth world one birth at a time. Find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hallie.martin.96 Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hallie_gong_/ End Of Show Notes: Please email jared.diehl@gmail.com if you would like to be a guest on the podcast.
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Louder Now Episode #138. NEW SERIES. I am excited to call these conversations The Journey To Sobriety where special guests talk about their recovery. Frank and I met at our downtown Pomona church Humanity Church and for the last almost 2 years we have gotten to journey at our Celebrate Life group on Monday Nights. I am proud to call Frank a friend and a brother and I am excited for all that God has for his future. Hope you enjoy this talk.
Frank's BIO:
Frank is a son and a brother to 2 beautiful sisters. He loves to sing and dance to Janet Jackson, she is his number one diva! He is the life of the party and loves being the center of attention( lol jk!). He has conquered a 10 year drug addiction. February 2023 will mark 2 years of sobriety from drugs.
Find Frank on Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/mrmedina78/
Facebook: Frank Medina( https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072824727537)
Email him: franknmedina78@yahoo.com
Karaoke Recap from Celebrate Life( summer 2022) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T7lhC4vEVc
One Year Sober Celebration For Frank( Feb. 14, 2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUeRoKLKkoc
If you would like more information on Celebrate Life at Humanity Church:
https://humanitychurch.com/connect/celebrate-life/
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Episode #137. If you listened to the Benji Davis episode you heard part 1 of Best Brothers. These are conversations with long time friends. I met Benji and Daniel Ziegler in So Cal in October 2013 and my journey of moving from Anaheim after my 5 month stay in the hospital has a lot to do with New Life church in Pomona where I was roommates with Daniel and Benji. Almost a decade later we are still brothers and friends. This was recorded on my birthday week( Nov. 9th) and it was a huge honor to talk fathering, parenting, and God with each other.
Daniel's BIO:
Daniel Ziegler. Husband and Father of 2 amazing kids. Anime watching, video game playing, comic book reading and Jesus loving kind of guy.
Find Daniel on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ziegmeister86/
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Old episode from a couple of weeks ago. Pre-Birthday thoughts. Part 2 will talk how I have felt after my birthday and the bigger connection to having a support system in our lives and how having community helps in our mental health journey.
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The Podcast is back. I had so much talking with Frank King. He is know as The Mental Health Comedian and we laugh and talk about our mental health challenges.
Frank King BIO:
Frank King, Suicide Prevention Speaker, a writer for The Tonight
Show for 20 years, and a full-time standup comedian for 37 years.
He’s fought a lifetime battle with Depression and Chronic Suicidality,
turning that long dark journey into 8 TEDx Talks and insights on
Mental Health Awareness (only one other person on the planet has
8 TEDx Talks…Bill Gates).
Depression and suicide run in his family. He’s thought about killing
himself more times than he can count. He’s come close enough to
dying by suicide that he can tell you what the barrel of his gun
tastes like…
He uses his life lessons to start the conversation giving people
permission to give voice to their feelings and experiences.
He believes that where there is humor there is hope, where there is
laughter there is life, nobody dies laughing.
Frank's LINKS:
https://thementalhealthcomedian.com/viewpage.asp?ac=9521&a=12508&r1=95807&r2=41131&r3=37170&r4=41249
https://www.youtube.com/@TheMentalHealthComedian
https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthcomedian/
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Episode #134. This was a really fun episode with my friend Chelsea Hansen. We recorded this back in August and it is finally here. We merge faith and mental health and some other things in between. I love talks when we can talk both subjects. Special Thanks to Chelsea for doing this. And please check out her podcast called Beyond The Picket Fence. All her links will be below.
Chelsea BIO: ( Chelsea's words)
Meet the host of the Beyond the Picket Fence Podcast. Chelsea is a wife, a mother of two, and...that's pretty much it. Oh, she WAS voted best personality in high school if that counts for anything?!?
Chelsea is a self diagnosed over-sharer. For many years she has prayed that she could talk less, or be quieter. With no luck, she is now stepping into her own self and loving the woman God made her to be. That includes navigating her faith, depression/anxiety and leaning into vulnerability to create a kinder world.
LINKS:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/beyondthepicketfence
https://www.instagram.com/beyondwithchelsea/
To listen to her podcast and other links:
https://kite.link/beyond-the-picket-fence
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Louder Now Episode #133. Another great special guest to talk with me for the podcast. A conversation that blends faith in God, sexuality, addiction and also recovery.
Andy gives us his story and leaves us with 3 really important things:
- Be Grateful. Get a good handle on what you have to be grateful for.
- Taking platitudes and turnig them into honesty. Be honest with who you are.
- Turn your focus of doing the right and good thing into service. We tend to focus to much on performance.
To get a hold of Andy here are his links:
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8RpKgGIDYMWKpC3434s3NQ
Website:
https://www.triedtobestraight.com/
Email:
Andy@triedtobestraight.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triedtobestraight/
Facebook: Tried To Be Straight Group
LINK TO BOOK:
https://www.amazon.com/Andy-Wells/e/B09D8VWQHV/
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Louder Now Episode #132. I got connected with Chris through our friend Lee and it has been a few months in the making. I so loved talking with Chris about his mental health journey. We talk martial arts, buddhism, faith, suffering and much more. Chris also has his own mental health podcast.
Chris's BIO:
Hi! I'm Chris and I run the podcast and livestream; "Chatty Geek, Hidden Dragon" an independent podcast and livestream about mental and social health, and embracing all that makes us unique.
I am driven to do my bit to try and make the world a better place by raising awareness of mental and social health issues.
I have practiced martial arts for over 20 years and have achieved a 4th Dan and represented Great Britain on two occasions.
I follow a Buddhist belief system and am a member of a Sangha called the Western Chan Fellowship.
Through my own experience and beliefs I share my own thoughts on how we can improve our own mental and social health, and teach this in my own martial arts classes.
I also appreciate and want to give others the voice to share their own beliefs and mechanisms for improving their own mental and social health, as I don't believe there is a "one size fits all" solution.
To get in touch with Chris go to:
https://chattygeekhiddendragon.com/
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Episode #131. The Love series continues. I explore generosity and how that is the nature of love. Love is always giving. Our mental health challenges can make us feel isolated and self absorbed. We can carry the limp of living in scarcity and survival mode. Even if we get stable and get better we can still feel like we aren't giving to anyone or doing anything meaningful. The invitation has always been to pursue love and to grow in learning how to give.
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Louder Now Episode #130. You could just call this long talk BEST FRENDZ FOREVER!! Benji and I have been brothers for nearly 10 years. We met October 2013 and here we are recording together 9 years later. Benji was one of many that prayed for me on the third day of my coma.
You have all heard the story many, many times but Benji was in the room praying for me and when I first moved to Pomona he was on of the first people I met. To this day we talk and are brothers. We live a little closer to each other now. Not much edited out of this talk so hope you enjoy. Benji also tells the story of how his brother passed away and what that journey has been like when it comes to facing the pain of loss and letting yourself sit in the tough emotions. I SO LOVE THIS EPISODE!!
Benji's BIO:
( Benji's words) My name is Benji Davis and I have been a believer for almost my whole life. I got saved around the age of three or four. I’ve been married for almost 5 years to my lovely wife Jannie Davis. I was born in Torrance California, and I am currently living in Redding CA. Type in “Benji Davis VO Artist” In google and my Voice Over platforms will pop up. Voices 123, I have a boldago account, these are all Voice Over platforms. Facebook.com/BenjiDavis VOArtist End of Show Notes: Please email jared.diehl@gmail.com if you would like to be a guest on the podcast.
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Louder Now is back with a new episode for a new month. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. My guest today tells her story of surviving domestic abuse and how to move in post traumatic growth. I so enjoyed talking with her. She is also doing big things and helping so many people now. Proud of her and honored that she shared on this podcast.
Agape's BIO:
Be Your Incredible Self (BYIS) best describes Ms. Garcia’s tenacious attitude towards empowering others. Garcia, over the past 35 years has navigated through domestic violence, privacy, safety, vulnerability, and the mindset to endure personal adverse events in life.
Her survival of a double attempted homicide while 8 months pregnant (by the father) and the desperation to survive became the catalyst to the foundation of BYIS while achieving an undisputed outlook of independence. During her journey to overcome, Garcia learned that extreme independence is a trauma driven response and a natural one which can be defeated through focused, self awareness and intentional control.
Through her own walk, harsh lessons brought on by extreme independence resulted in areas of her life being sabotaged repeatedly. Her personal journey of post traumatic growth has led Garcia to dedicating her life in developing transformational programs, various forms of coaching, certification courses and establishing a nonprofit to help real time victims. Her commitment is to provide lifelong transformational habits that can restore your powerful internal sense of control. One of her personal statements, ‘You don’t live anywhere but in your head’ is why some of her laser focus teachings are on aligning your mental and emotional belief system.
As her passion grew from her own personal struggles, Garcia became active within the community receiving a Mayoral appointment to work with various Law Enforcement and Government agencies.
Garcia has spent more than 20 years in the corporate world holding positions in Office Administration, Project Management, Compliance, Policy writing, Team building, Training, Leadership and Consulting. She continued to serve other organizations including the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), Board of Directors, and holds a current membership in the FBI vetted private sector program of InfraGard. As VP of a Security Consultant Company, she has developed programs with leadership responsible for security and emergency management. These emphasize awareness toward identifying different stages of human behavior leading towards violence mitigation.
While working, attending school, and raising her kids as a single parent, her personal priorities of housing, safety and privacy for her children were of utmost importance. This required Garcia to navigate through various self-help centers, state, city, local programs, systems and assistance to create a stable foundation for her family while providing the ability to assist others. She also volunteers and collaborates with local law writer(s), in support of bills under Public Safety.
Garcia believes in the need to feel loved, wanted, and cared for as a part of life in all of us. Living through emotional tugs of war and learning to apply a controlled healthy mindset to overcome voids, shortcomings, and to break unhealthy cycles is who she is today versus the opposite of where she came from. Today, she prides herself on meeting the daily challenges of being vulnerable and safe at the same time while empowering others to Be Your Incredible Self.
Garcia’s personal mission is to help lead others in transforming their survival of Domestic Violence (DV) into Post Traumatic Growth and to mitigate the depletion of resources for real time victims.
Sharing her personal testimony has empowered so many others. She loves teaching her BYIS formula of: How to combine Situational Awareness with Emotional Intelligence to control your triggers.
TO FIND AGAPE ONLINE:
Go to her website:
www.beyourincrediblself.com
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/beincredible
Linked In:
www.linkedin.com/in/agarciabyis/
Instagram:
www.instagram.com/beyourincredibleself/
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** Suicide Awareness Month is September every year and to kick off this month I have a wonderful special guest named Shelley Pavlis. I was a guest on her podcast last September and I am so glad we got to talk about her journey. At 13 minute mark we do talk about Suicide.
BIO:
Shelley Pavlis is the current Co-chair and Project 2025 Champion of the Orange County Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. As Project 2025 Champion her role align with AFSP's goal nationwide to reduce the number of suicides by 20 by the year 2025. She also created and hosts a suicide awareness and prevention podcast called Hope Out of the Darkness. Like many of you, she has been affected by suicide in many ways. She had a beloved Aunt and an Uncle die by suicide, and her family never discussed how they died until recently, bringing home the stigma of talking about mental illness and suicide. Several other close family members suffer from severe depression, or anxiety and have lived experience or suicidal ideation as well. And the ultimate catalyst for her seeking out AFSP-OC for resources and to volunteer was when her son’s friend died by suicide at 17 years old. She knew then she had to educate herself and learn the warning signs and how to help other loss survivors. Shell is a trained presenter for many suicide prevention education programs and is mental health first aid certified.
Her links:
https://linktr.ee/shellseeshell
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** Suicide Awareness Month is September every year and to kick off this month I have a wonderful special guest named Shelley Pavlis. I was a guest on her podcast last September and I am so glad we got to talk about her journey. At 13 minute mark we do talk about Suicide.
BIO:
Shelley Pavlis is the current Co-chair and Project 2025 Champion of the Orange County Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. As Project 2025 Champion her role align with AFSP's goal nationwide to reduce the number of suicides by 20 by the year 2025. She also created and hosts a suicide awareness and prevention podcast called Hope Out of the Darkness. Like many of you, she has been affected by suicide in many ways. She had a beloved Aunt and an Uncle die by suicide, and her family never discussed how they died until recently, bringing home the stigma of talking about mental illness and suicide. Several other close family members suffer from severe depression, or anxiety and have lived experience or suicidal ideation as well. And the ultimate catalyst for her seeking out AFSP-OC for resources and to volunteer was when her son’s friend died by suicide at 17 years old. She knew then she had to educate herself and learn the warning signs and how to help other loss survivors. Shell is a trained presenter for many suicide prevention education programs and is mental health first aid certified.
Her links:
https://linktr.ee/shellseeshell
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Have you ever said, " I know that already!" Or you just say, " I know" when someone tries to hold you accountable to goals or changes you want to make? I have had this on my mind all this year because I am trying to do better with the way I eat, the way I manage money and time and I find myself using I KNOW as the excuse instead of saying..hey I didn't follow through. Can you imagine if you shifted that way of thinking?
I want to talk about this subject more. The older we get the harder it can get to make the changes we need to make.
I also don't want to use mental health challenges as the reason to not follow through with the changes I want to make.
I use a couple of Scriptures to think about.
Hosea 4:6 "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children." ( KJV)
James 4:17 "If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them."
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Episode #126. Telling a quick story from the Door Dash Vault. Future episodes might contain more Door Dash stories and lessons I have learned.
Have you had anything happen of recent where you lived in scarcity? Do you want to come out of this? Are you in survival mode? Are you able to give and not get anything back?
I quote 2 Cor.9:6-7"
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."
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Episode #125. Welcome back. This is me. Jared. I am here to tell you about a new series I would like to start called What Is Love? I feel like this topic has been around since the beginning of time and I often wonder about how love plays a role in mental illness and mental health. My religious background also leads me to believe that all we can know about love comes from the Bible because 1 John 4 says God is love? However, there are a lot of thoughts to breakdown and trails we can go down. I would love for your feedback on this journey as I break down various ideas around this subject o love.
Part 1 overview. I read the dictionary defintion. I try to define love but love is hard to define. It is not so much what it is by definition it is often more about how we feel when we feel love. Do you agree with that? Self-love is also a topic that a lot of us want to understand better. We know we can't love others unless we love ourselves, but how do you also understand that and is that different than being a narcissist?
How can we make steps towards a better understanding of love.
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Episode #124. I have touched on this subject in some solo episodes BUT we talk Porn and sex addiction in this episode and how medication can be used to help anyone who is feeling stuck and hopeless in their addiction. Thank you to my guest Isaiah for taking the time to talk with me! We talk what is the defintion of addiction and how can the use of medication help one stop porn addiction and what are other ways to develop healthy coping skills. I loved this talk because my journey of recent has led me to believe that a lot of symptoms of bipolar( and one symptom is hypersexuality) are related to addiction, and vice versa.
Isaiah's BIO:
Isaiah Cruz is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in addiction medicine. Founder of No-X.net, that treats pornography addiction with medication.
Isaiah's LINKS:
https://www.no-x.net
https://www.tiktok.com/@no_x.net?lang=en
https://www.facebook.com/No-Xnet-113120141412545
https://www.instagram.com/no_x.telemed/
https://pin.it/7FtFvd4 https://twitter.com/No_X_telemed
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Episode #123. Back with another great conversation on a topic I want to explore more with this podcast and that is talking alternative ways of treating a diagnosis and growing in understanding the wholistic approach to the body. I am so honored that I got connected with Magic!
Magic Barclay's BIO:
Magic Barclay is the lead practitioner at Wholistic Natural Health Australia and host of the podcast “A Magical Life;: health, wealth and weightloss”.
Magic’s life changed when she faced multiple life-threatening conditions. She then decided to find the root cause of her health issues and that set her on a path of life changing learning.
Magic helps (mainly) women aged 45-65 who feel unheard or misled by mainstream medicine or anyone who wants to bring their health back to basics. By treating root cause and the systems of the body (not chasing symptoms, reconnecting to the environment and overcoming their past trauma and that of previous generations through healing the PNEI (psycho neuro endo immune) pathways of the body.
She is also a master practitioner in mould toxicity recovery.
Personally-, she is a mum of two amazing humans and two gorgeous furbabies, grower of organic food for her family and a passionate native gardener.
For More Information On Magic:
https://www.wholisticnaturalhealth.com.au https://www.facebook.com/wholisticnaturalhealthaustralia https://www.instagram.com/wholisticnaturalhealth
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Welcome back to the podcast..EPISODE #122***
Summer has been flying by. I got connected with Susan a few months ago and we were able to have this wonderful talk on faith and bipolar.
Susan's BIO:
Susan graduated from Drake University with a B.A. in Sociology. Since her diagnosis of Bipolar 1 in 1995, Susan's true passion in life is to help break the stigma of living with a mental illness and bring hope to those living with one. Susan is the author of “Some Dreams Are Worth Keeping A Memoir Of My Bipolar Journey.”
She is an accomplished inspirational speaker and guest blogger for the mental health magazine, BP Hope. She received the award for Best Blogger for Healthline.com in 2017 and appeared in the 2018 "This Is Me" article in BP Hope Magazine. Susan's writing also appears in The Catholic Exchange. Susan currently works with special education students as an Instructional Assistant for a school district in Nevada. Susan was a speaker at TEDxTenayaPaseo in January of 2021. Her talk is called “Having A Mental Illness Is Not A Death Sentence.”
Susan is a member of an author community in Las Vegas. She is also a Stability Leader for a nonprofit organization called The Stability Network . She enjoys hiking, baking, traveling, yoga, spending time with her Goddaughter, and trips to the ocean. She loves the Golden Knights hockey team. Susan is originally from Thousand Oaks, CA. She now makes her home in fabulous Las Vegas with her husband, Gary, and demanding Siberian cat, Angel-Ann.
PLEASE WATCH HER TED TALK. LINK HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgeURPOQ8Ig&t=726s
You can get her book on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Some-Dreams-Are-Worth-Keeping/dp/0692085270/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DMN8E3TJ3DBX&keywords=some+dreams+are+worth+keeping+susan+johnson&qid=1658632096&sprefix=some+dreams+are+worth+keeping+susan+johnson%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1
Susan on BP HOPE:
https://www.bphope.com/author/susiej/
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https://www.instagram.com/sjohnsonbooks/
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Susan's Website:
http://www.sjohnsonauthor.com/
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Louder Now Episode #121 ****
Hello friends, welcome back to the podcast. This was the first time I have talked with Doctors on this show and it was wonderful. We talk personal stories of overcoming trauma and we get into forgiveness, faith and even some talk about psychedelics. Also, much more .
I loved having them on the podcast and hope to do part 2 in the future.
BIO: Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh
Drs. Tim and May Hindmarsh are a dynamic dual physician couple, having a blast doing life together. They are also the hosts of BS FREE MD Podcast. Both are Board Certified Family Practice physicians, currently practicing Urgent Care. Both have over 28 years of diverse experience in family practice, hospital medicine, obstetrics and urgent care.
Born and raised in Canada, they met in Medical School then graduated from University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, SK in 1992 and married 4 days later.
Both completed Family Medicine Residency at the University of Alberta, Edmonton in 1994 and soon after immigrated to Oregon where they have been practicing ever since. They worked under Samaritan Health Services in the Willamette Valley, OR for 25 years. While there, Tim accrued almost 20 years experience in Utilization Management. He has been on numerous committees and boards including Samaritan Health Board of Directors, (a 5 hospital multispecialty integrated health network). He has served on Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Credentialing, Management Council , Physicians Board and was Medical Director for Twin Oaks Care Center.
In 2021 they ventured into the private world of Medicine, helping establish Ridgeway Health, a local private Urgent Care Clinic. Both have been frontline physicians during the Covid Pandemic, working almost exclusively in Covid Clinics 2020-2022.
They both believe in serving the community you are in. While rural medicine has been their main mission field, they have served internationally. May also was Medical Director for StarFish Medical Ministries from 2009-2012.
In 2021 they launched BS FREE MD Podcast They are passionate and love laughing at their medical experiences as well as getting into serious discussions on the issues in healthcare today. Never boring, they bring a lighter approach to the often mundane Medical world.
As a successfully married couple for almost 30 years, they have an honest and real discussion about what makes a relationship work, dual physician family struggles and raising great adults. Their motto for success in work/
life balance is: The 4 F’s to success- Faith, Family, Finances, Fun. They bring a raw, real, fun approach to life and their adventures. Described as a “ gas and brake” experience, this lively couple is always on the go. Tim received the Governor's Award for Contribution to Physical Fitness (Oregon) -2008 and the OHSU Award for Contribution to Rural Healthcare 2006 Founder of 'Act Alive'- Decathlon of Extreme Sports in 24 hours, raising money and awareness for their hospital foundation Tim is happy to tackle controversial topics in healthcare and challenge the status quo. From Covid to Opioid Crisis , managed care to risk assessment- almost no topic in healthcare is off limits.
May has overcome eating disorders through marriage and residency, postpartum depression, struggled with imposter syndrome and career regret. As a migraine warrior and autoimmune patient, she is a tough
“overcomer”. She embraces women’s health issues AND life as a high achieving female professional.
Visit their website: https://bsfreemd.com/
Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/
Here is the book that Dr. Tim mentions toward the end of the show:
https://www.amazon.com/Called-Forgive-Charleston-Shooting-Victims-ebook/dp/B07NDLV95W/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3I36GLNFNWDSE&keywords=called+to+forgive+by+anthony+thompson&qid=1656524385&s=books&sprefix=called+to+forgive%5C%2Cstripbooks%2C136&sr=1-1
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Hey friends,
format change I am mixing things up and skipping the intro and outro that you have been hearing for many episodes. We jump right into this wonderful talk. Loss and grief are real and I think its important to honor the process and also I am so inspired by Elliot's courage and the hope that he inspires in others.
Elliot's BIO:
Elliot H Kallen is a leader who brings over 30 years of passion and robust entrepreneurial business ownership experience to his elite Financial Planning & Advising practice. He has built international organizations, been a CEO of two other companies before forming Prosperity Financial Group, Inc. and is a frequent keynote speaker to charities, podcasts and radio shows on motivation, leadership, charitable work, marketing and various financial subjects.
Elliot holds a BA degree in both Accounting and Economics from Rutgers University in New Jersey and has served on various Boards, as an active member and/or President, including The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Diablo Valley, the American Cancer Society of Contra Costa County & Congregation B’nai Shalom, where he has been actively involved in raising millions of dollars for these organizations. As President of Prosperity Financial Group, he has led his organization to be actively involved with many charities as this has been a lifelong theme.
Elliot is also President of A Brighter Day Charity, the 501c(3) he began following the suicide of his youngest son, Jake, in 2015. This charity unites stress and depression resources with teens and their parents with the goal of stopping teen suicide. The resources of A Brighter Day have touched thousands of families and is having a major impact on the lives of our teens.
You can visit him online:
https://abrighterday.info/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/abrighterdaycharity/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/uniteforabrighterday
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Hello friends,
The faith series continues and I was so thrilled to have my friend John Jarman on the podcast. He is also an author and you can get his book on his website. Links below. We talk faith, healing and surrender. :)
John's BIO:
John Jarman is a professional fitness coach and men’s discipleship leader with a passion for seeing lives changed by Jesus Christ. A former football coach and Marine Corps veteran of Desert Storm, John’s life was radically transformed from a self-destructive trajectory to one of life, wholeness, and a dynamic walk with Christ, a story that is told in the pages of Broken and Redeemed. John holds a master’s degree in Physical Education from Ohio University, and, as of this writing, is close to completing a Master’s degree in Theology from Faith Seminary in Tacoma, Washington, where he resides.
John's website: https://brokenandredeemed.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_brokenredeemed/
Here is the link to the article John was talking about:
https://bit.ly/3u7Ugct
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Hey friends,
The faith series is back with another talk about faith and mental health. I so enjoyed Michael's perspective on faith and walking in the Spirit. Also, I highly recommend you check out his book called the Sixth Sola. Link below. I also enjoyed Michael's approach to reading the bible. #faithseries
Michael's BIO:
Michael Ward is the Founder and CEO of the Sixth Sola Method, a
platform of books, courses and coaching that helps Christians
increase their confidence in their position and a relationship with
God that emphasizes daily growth through a “Workout” schedule,
reading one Chapter a day from the books of the New Testament,
in the order that they were written. The result is to confidently
experience transformation, personally and in relationships,
finding and fulfilling our calling in the service through a mindset
of Spiritu Ambulatio, Walking in the Spirit.
Michael's LINKS:
The Sixth Sola( his book)
https://www.amazon.com/Sixth-Sola-years-Reformation-Transformation-ebook/dp/B088WFX1GS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Z3FVN41H2W8A&keywords=the+sixth+sola&qid=1656394513&sprefix=the+sixth+sola%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-1
⊸ Website: https://www.6thsola.com/
⊸ Email: 6thsola@gmail.com
⊸ Phone: 480 747 5289
⊸ Skype: live:.cid.d6aeca7e894c89d4
⊸ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.ward.6thsola
⊸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/6thsola/
⊸ Twitter: https://twitter.com/6thsola
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Hello friends,
The FAITH SERIES continues with my friend Dr. Bill Senyard. 6 minutes into the conversation we talk a really important question: do you believe God likes you? We know He loves us but do you believe He likes you? We talk about this and the topic of shame and Bill's amazing work that he has done in helping others in their walk with God.
For anyone listening here is a message from BILL:
Jared, I want to invite you and all of your listeners to try out either of the two on-line gospel immersion journeys. The list price for each is $29. But if they put coupon code “loudernow” in at registration, they get $10 off of that. As always, we guarantee satisfaction. Go to the Forgiving Path (www.forgivingpath.com) or The Dance (www.the-dance.org).
Bill's BIO:
Dr. Bill Senyard is a husband, father and grandfather. Pastor for 25 years. Author of over a dozen books, many of which deal with debilitating mental health issues like loneliness, isolation, shame, depression and anxiety. Producer of two on-line evidence-based gospel journeys: The Forgiving Path (www.forgivingpath.com) for undealt with wounds and crimes, and The Dance (www.the-dance.org) which helps Christians who struggle with self-worth, mommy and daddy issues, shame, anxiety and loneliness.
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Episode #116. I loved getting to talk to my friend Megan. We had a power outage while we were talking and you will notice the editing. In preperation of this talk I listened to her No BS Mama Podcast and I love it..it is really, really good.
Megan's BIO:
Megan is a 35 year old mom of 3 married to her high school sweetheart. She first became a mom just 2 weeks after her 18th birthday and had her last baby at just 23 years old. She was thrown into motherhood before she really had a chance to figure out who she was.
Megan shares openly about her experience with anxiety and depression and how taking care of her physical health impacts her mental health and vice versa. She was once an overwhelmed mom of 3 who had no idea who she was or what she needed to be fulfilled to now prioritizing self care and good mental hygiene to be the best mom and wife that she can be.
Her life has been everything but traditional and she shares all the ups and downs with raw transparency. Her ultimate goal is to normalize all the parts of motherhood that no one tells you about so that other moms don't feel so alone in their own journeys.
Her life has been everything but traditional and she shares all the ups and downs with raw transparency. Her ultimate goal is to normalize all the parts of motherhood that no one tells you about so that other moms don't feel so alone in their own journeys.
Megan's LINKS:
Follow her on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thenobsmama_/
And here:
https://linktr.ee/TheNoBSMama
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I apologize for the heavy breathing..trying to fix my microphone..tried cutting out some of the breathing noise but not how to eliminate everything
Welcome back to the podcast! I am taking a solo episode and talking about my Top Gun 2 Experience and yes there are some SPOILERS so apologies if you have not seen the movie yet. Go see it in theaters it it way worth it!
I reflect on my relationship with my dad and the idea of healing.
What do you think? Do you still have pain towards your dad or parents or even other authority figures? I feel it is an invitation into a healing path and worth talking about. Part of depression is feeling numb and numbness is the opposite of crying during movies.
Let me know your take. Email me jared.diehl@gmail.com
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Episode #114
I love meeting people and hearing their stories. Before talking with Paris I loved listening to her podcast and reading her book and having this talk was such a great honor! We have many similarities and I am so impressed with her and all that she is doing to help smash the stigma of mental health challenges. Please, please go read her book Crooked Illness.
Paris BIO:
Paris Prynkiewicz is podcast host of “Master Your Mental,” professional speaker for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and best-selling author of her memoir, “Crooked Illness: Lessons From Inside & Outside Hospital Walls.” Paris received her BA in Psychology from the University of Arizona and her MBA in Healthcare Administration from Western Governors University.
Paris has made it her mission to use her story to teach others how to SHATTER the mental health stigma and OVERCOME their obstacles in order to begin to CRAFT the life they have always wanted to live! Paris can be reached best via Instagram @masteryourmental.
For More Paris:
https://www.instagram.com/masteryourmental/
https://linktr.ee/masteryourmental
Link to Crooked Illness on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Crooked-Illness-Lessons-Outside-Hospital-ebook/dp/B09HST5BQC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=E5XI1GJS73AM&keywords=crooked+illness&qid=1652902578&sprefix=crooked+illnes%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-1
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Episode #113 Notes:
I love talking to my NAMI friends about their struggles and their journey. My friend from NAMI In Our Own Voice joins the podcast for a great conversation.
Estegenet BIO:
Etsegenet Makonnen Teodros is a Mental Health Advocate, Speaker and a Peer Specialist. Born in Addis Ababa , Ethiopia. She moved to the US at 4 years old. She uses her lived experience as a platform to address stigma and also encourage anyone affected by an Mental Health condition. Main focus is to support change for all communities and audiences. Actively volunteers as a peer advocate for that same purpose.
Writer of “A Polar Life”-An Autobiographical short essay.That appears on the NAMI”Your not alone” blog entry. In the magazine Good Housekeeping April 2020’s, Mental Health featured article.
Loves Lions, her dog I-rie and the beach. She is 42 years young.
http://notalone.nami.org/post/180902973563/the-polar-life
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/wellness/a32022987/how-to-help-someone-with-an-eating-disorder/
Social media:
Instagram @moyemteo Twitter @MTeodros Blog https://1210media.wordpress.com/ End of Show Notes:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
For other support groups:
nami.org
https://www.dbsalliance.org/
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Episode #112. Another special guest and a great conversation. I love talking to people about their gifts and talents and I am so inspired by the writing talents of Sarah Humpreys. Hope you enjoy this conversation! Sarah's BIO:
Sarah Humpherys lives in Lehi, Utah and is a die-hard fantasy nerd that can’t stop talking about dragons and anime.
She is trying to get through high school by creating her own worlds and characters and has written six novel length books. Sarah does make friends, but only with people who can stand her habit of constantly talking during movies to critique the plot, her memorization of the How to Train your Dragon Wikipedia page, and a monologue explaining why Doctor Strange is obviously the best avenger.
Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.humpherys
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_fantasy_author Website: https://www.sarahhumpherys.com Amazon link to her book Stone Cold: https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Cold-Sarah-Humpherys/dp/1631955845/ref=sr_1_fkmr3_1?crid=4DU3RBQFE9X3&keywords=stone+cold+sarah+humphreys&qid=1651992544&sprefix=stone+cold+sarah+humprey%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-1-fkmr3 End of Show Notes: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Other support groups: www.nami.org and https://www.dbsalliance.org/ loudernowmh_ has been HACKED. I apologize if you get any weird messages from this account. My new Instagram for the podcast is: https://www.instagram.com/theloudernowpodcast/ www.jareddiehl.com for mostly poetry and other updates. Please consider supporting the podcast by making a donation: https://www.patreon.com/jareddiehlloudernowpodcast Please email me jared.diehl@gmail.com if you want to be a guest or have any questions or comments. Lastly, Drop a REVIEW ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jared-diehl-the-louder-now-podcast/id1454818946
Episode #111. The topic of loneliness and making connections has come up a lot in my personal life and on this podcast but this is the first time I get to go deep into this subject with my special guest Lee Hopkins. It was a great honor to talk with him and I am so grateful our paths crossed. I hope we can do this again sometime in the future.
Lee's BIO:
Coach Lee Hopkins (he/him/his) is a transgender man who helps people create lasting friendships. After struggling with loneliness most of his life, he's tried various ways to resolve it— including moving across the US to find his tribe and fit in.
He’s learned that the key to creating meaningful relationships is not “fitting in” or “finding your tribe”, it’s about attracting your vibe. He’ll show us how this is possible for everyone.
Links:
Website: https://www.patternsofpossibility.com/
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/BrilliantNResilient
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patternsofpossibility
IG: https://www.instagram.com/patternsofpossibility
YouTube: Patterns of Possibility - YouTube
Facebook: https://fb.me/Patternsofpossibility
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/patternsofpossibility
Other information from Lee:
10 TIPS TO MAKING MEMORABLE CONVERSATIONS
FREE COURSE - Understanding Connections
Main Call To Action Link:
https://www.patternsofpossibility.com/morepossibility
Other resources from Lee you should check out:
https://patternsofpossibility.thinkific.com/collections
End of show notes:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 Visit them online: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Other support groups: www.nami.org and https://www.dbsalliance.org/ loudernowmh_ has been HACKED. I apologize if you get any weird messages from this account. My new Instagram for the podcast is: https://www.instagram.com/theloudernowpodcast/ www.jareddiehl.com for mostly poetry and other updates. Please consider supporting the podcast by making a donation: https://www.patreon.com/jareddiehlloudernowpodcast Please email me jared.diehl@gmail.com if you want to be a guest or have any questions or comments. Lastly, Drop a REVIEW ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jared-diehl-the-louder-now-podcast/id1454818946
Mother's Day is a special day. I love you mom! And thanks for being kind and supportive and my number one mental health advocate my whole life but especially since my bipolar diagnosis in 2007 until now..nearly 15 years later.
My guest today is Dr. Melissa Reilly.
Her BIO:
Dr. Melissa Reilly, Psy.D. is a mom of two boys, clinical psychologist, and mom coach passionate about helping moms separated from their mother by physical distance, estrangement, or death, move from feelings of insecurity, isolation, and overwhelm to a place of resilience. Through her personal and professional experience, she has come to recognize that Moms without a mom experience grief as part of their motherhood experience, even if they don’t realize it. The relationship moms have had (or didn’t have) with their mothers impacts how they see themselves but doesn’t define them. She believes it isn’t knowledge and skills that create resilience, but rather it is born through overcoming hardship, having a community, and living by one’s values. She is honored to walk with moms on their journey to becoming the mom they always wanted to be. Melissa’s psychological practice, Shoudt & Reilly Psychological Services has been serving residents of Berks County, Pennsylvania for over 22 years. She is now expanding her services to include parent coaching focusing on Moms Without a Mom which can be accessed by women all over the world through her website momswithoutamom.com.
Other resources from Melissa:
Website: https://www.momswithoutamom.com/ https://www.instagram.com/momswithoutamom/ https://www.facebook.com/Dr.MelissaReilly https://www.tiktok.com/@momswithoutamom Enjoy Being a Mom Again Quick Guide: https://www.momswithoutamom.com/enjoy-motherhood-again-guide Care For Yourself While You Care For Your Baby Guide: https://melissareillypsyd.lpages.co/bonding-with-baby-while-caring-for-yourself-opt-in Schedule a complimentary coaching call: https://MelissaReillyPsyD-MomsWithoutAMom.as.me/free-coaching-call End of Show Notes: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 Other support groups: www.nami.org and https://www.dbsalliance.org/ loudernowmh_ has been HACKED. I apologize if you get any weird messages from this account. My new Instagram for the podcast is: https://www.instagram.com/theloudernowpodcast/ www.jareddiehl.com for mostly poetry and other updates. Please consider supporting the podcast by making a donation: https://www.patreon.com/jareddiehlloudernowpodcast Please email me jared.diehl@gmail.com if you want to be a guest or have any questions or comments. Lastly, Drop a REVIEW ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jared-diehl-the-louder-now-podcast/id1454818946
Episode #109:
Hey friends, I love having special guests from NAMI. I met Danielle through In Our Own Voice presentations and I so enjoyed talking with her on this podcast. She shares her wisdom and insights into dealing with symptoms, taking medications, asking for help, and the beauty of humanity.
Danielle's BIO:
Danielle Brahinsky was born and raised in Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley and is a third generation Angeleno with both sets of grandparents having settled in Los Angeles. Danielle is a graduate of Berkeley with a B.A. in rhetoric and she is very passionate about her love of UC Berkeley, Go Bears!
While living in Berkeley, Danielle was a member of the Berkeley Bayit for 3 years, it will always be her cherished, favorite place to have lived. After college Danielle worked in Pau, France as an English teacher for the American-French Chamber of Commerce of New York. For the past fifteen years Danielle has worked in the fundraising community in both the Jewish and secular spheres.
Her last position before she had her daughter was working as the Special Events Manager at the Midnight Mission where she fights the pervasiveness of homelessness in Los Angeles. She feels it is an honor to be working every day to fight this terrible epidemic. She formerly worked for Israel Bonds as a registered representative where she raised $7,000,000 from the Reinvestment Campaign.
She has been a member of ICRF for nearly 15 years as well. She was the last recipient and honoree for Visions the Young Generation’s Monte Carlo Night. Her commitment to fighting cancer could not be stronger and she feels it is a privilege to be a part of ICRF because it provides her with the opportunity to actually do something about cancer and not just sit on the sidelines. Danielle is currently an In Your Own Voice presenter for NAMI and is extremely passionate about helping the mentally ill recover.
Danielle is also a novelist and will be publishing her first novel on Mental Illness soon. Danielle is happily married to Jason Brahinsky and they have a beautiful daughter, Elena Brahinsky.
END OF SHOW NOTES:
My loudnowmh Instagram was hacked so the new place to follow is here:
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Please call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline if you are need help:
800-273-8255
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Are both great resources for support groups.
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Hey friends,
This is Jared Diehl, your host of this podcast. I love this podcast and I love all of you for following it. I have a very important annoucement.
MY ACCOUNT OF 3 YEARS ON INSTAGRAM HAS BEEN HACKED..ITS A LONG STORY.
_._loudernowmh__ IF YOU SEE ANY MESSAGES FROM THIS ACCOUNT ASKING FOR MONEY OR TALKING ABOUT CRYPTO IT IS FAKE AND NOT FROM JARED DIEHL. I resurrected an old account from 2014 it is now called theloudernowpodcast. https://www.instagram.com/theloudernowpodcast/ The above is NOW MINE AND RUN BY ME. I apologize for any confusion This video shows 3 SCREENSHOTS THAT THE ACCOUNT HAS USED POSING AS ME: https://youtube.com/shorts/zvlDdSV354g?feature=share If you have questions please email me jared.diehl@gmail.com Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jdiehlloudernowpodcast/ Please leave a review on APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jared-diehl-the-louder-now-podcast/id1454818946 Consider donating to the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/jareddiehlloudernowpodcast
From the start of 2019 when this podcast was first published I have desired to have faith filled conversations about the tension we live in sometimes between what Scripture teaches about healing and what we are to do as Christians with our experiences of pain, sorrow, and suffering. One on hand we want to believe that the absence of mental illness and its symptoms is evidence that God has chosen to heal us completley. Does the work of the Cross extend to the mental part of our struggles? Do we separate things to much? What if God doesn't act the way we want Him to and can we live in that tension?
This talk with Paul Granger is a deep dive into these tensions and I am so glad we got to talk for about 90 minutes and honored to have this conversation.
Paul's BIO:
When asked who he is, Paul likes to say "a child of God and ambassador of Christ", because he's learned that these elements of his identity supersede and shape the rest. One of the ways God has invited him to live out the call to "love God and love others" is through the "shepherding gift": providing pastoral support, creating space for conversation and community, and advocating for those that may go unseen.
Functionally, he has spent the last two decades serving with various ministries, and now serves full time alongside YWAM in loving his neighbors in authentic ways. He also loves to create, whether it is his podcast "Where did you see God", writings, or videos.
He loves spending time with his wife and kids, and they see their home -- which God gave them in a crazy way -- as an important piece of how they love their neighbors as a lifestyle.
To find Paul and his podcast visit his website:
https://www.wheredidyouseegod.com/
End of Show Notes:
Please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255
or visit online: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Find my course on depression:
https://listenable.io/web/courses/347/how-to-cope-with-depression/
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Hey friends,
Another episode of the podcast is here! This was a fun talk with Maria. We talk about healthy verse unhealthy in terms of relationships and how men and women are different and that's ok :) And much more.
Maria's BIO:
Maria Pereira is a Dating Coach with a twist. She helps people gain more confidence, affective communication, setting boundaries, building trust, having core values, commitment, being intimate, and how to have a date with money. She’s also a Canadian Best-Selling Author of the book “How To Find And Keep The Man Of Your Dreams” and also the 10 book series “The Forbidden Series”. She loves sharing her Hot Steamy Romance books with her readers along with the hot boyfriends in her books. When she's not doing that, she loves spending time with her 3 kids, friends, and family.
Maria loves the outdoors in the Summer. Winter is too cold, ha-ha. Her favorite time of year has to be Christmas.
You can find her here:
www.datingsuccesscoach.com
www.authorlauralove.com
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorLauraLove
Free when you subscribe: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/1cjjgs33pj
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/livetabletalk
https://www.facebook.com/livetabletalk
End of Show Notes:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
800-273-8255
Website:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
If you would like to discuss how your relationships are affected by your diagnosis please email jared.diehl@gmail.com
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Jared here. It has been a while since I have told you all what has been going on in my life. A lot of changes and transitions are in the works. I catch you up on my time at AbleSource for the last 6 years and some other stories related to recent transitions. I also talk about fully surrendering to Jesus and how that helps guide us if we feel off track.
Fun video I made a few years back on some travel adventures with AbleSource:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TV2CM5fsbs
End of show notes:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
800-273-8255
Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
For support groups:
https://nami.org/Home
Or visit:
https://www.dbsalliance.org/
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Hey friends,
Jared here. March 30th is World Bipolar Day. Here are my thoughts. I am most grateful for friends and community. Having others has helped me more than anything. From one year ago when I crashed my car and became closer with Jacob and Frank at our Celebrate Life group to church groups, pastors, leaders, nuclear family, NAMI friends, all those I have had on the podcast, roommates, and everyone else that I have met.
Do you have friends? Do you have a support system? Do you believe that God wants to provide this for you in the midst of struggle where you might feel hopeless? I believe God wants us to stay connected to others. We have to be brave in this space and take risks as we open up. Being connected and staying connected is key to grow in self-compassion and in love towards others.
Bipolar has also taught me how to love myself better and how to love others better.
End of show notes:
800-273-8255
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
For support groups visit:
Nami.org
https://www.dbsalliance.org/
If you would like to be a guest on the show or have any comments or feedback please email me jared.diehl@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram: @loudernowmh
Welcome back to another episode of the Louder Now Podcast. I am your host, Jared Diehl. We have just come up on 3 years of podcasting and over 100 episodes! Thank you so much to everyone for listening and if you are new here, also welcome.
I met Jennifer on Instagram and she has been a fan of the show and we made this conversation happen and I am so glad that she joined me on the podcast. This was recorded the end of February and I hope enjoy the talk!
Jennifer's BIO:
Jennifer Hobbs is an Army Veteran whose compassion and humor reaches far and wide through her drive to connect with and support others. She has dedicated over a decade of teaching in education and serving Veteran nonprofit organizations.
Jennifer is empowered by the personal growth that comes with struggle, and she inspires others to embrace their journeys as well. When she's not working on her business BUFF & HOBBS IMPACT LLC or working on her new podcast CELEBRATE THE STRUGGLE and immersed in her love of writing, she's spending time with her Veteran husband, three kids, and two dogs.
All of the links you need right here:
Email: jennifer@thejenniferhobbs.com
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/author_jennifer_hobbs/
Website: https://www.thejenniferhobbs.com/
Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/authorjenniferhobbs
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/authorjenniferhobbs/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferhobbs-3b08b195
YouTube: Jennifer Hobbs - YouTube
Calmed. Growth After Trauma https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096HLWZQ9/
Celebrate the Struggle Podcast https://anchor.fm/s/70f2af60/podcast/rss
End of show notes:
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
800-273-8255
You can also visit online:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
For Online support groups visit:
https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/
And Nami.org
Please email jared.dieh;@gmail.com if you would like to be a guest on the podcast.
I also have a Listenable Course on Depression:
https://listenable.io/web/courses/347/how-to-cope-with-depression/
jareddiehl.com for poetic musings!
Please also consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts:
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Louder Now Episode #102.
David Luke is a Grammy nominated producer, engineer, script writer, analyst, End-of-Life Doula, and father from Albany, Ga.
CONTENT WARNING * we talk about hypersexuality. This episode might not be appropriate for children. There is also swearing in this episode.
Bipolar comes with symptoms and one of them can be hypersexuality. We dive into this in this episode.
End of show notes:
If you are feeling suicidal and need someone to talk to you can call
800-273-8255
Or visit online:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
If you are looking for peer support DBSA is a great resource:
https://www.dbsalliance.org/
or Nami.org
If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or have any comments, questions, or feedback you can email jared.diehl@gmail.com.
Or find me on Instagram:
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Breaking down some current thoughts and limitations with time and sleep and how this is all connected to what happend in the summer of 2019 when there was a relapse and a hospitalization. It is all connected and bits and pieces you have heard before but catching you up to speed.
We talk about blame and guilt and want you to sit in the tension with me.
End of show notes:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
https://www.dbsalliance.org/
Nami.org
Jareddiehl.com
email me if you want to be a guest on the show or have any questions:
jared.diehl@gmail.com
Jared here. I have been so blessed by all that this podcast has become. 3 years later we have reached 100 episodes. However, I throw out some thoughts that maybe life could be different with a different focus other than mental health. I don't want to live without regrets but moving forward what if things were different. I wonder if having less conversations would actually help me live more. I am not presenting any answers and I am by no means calling it quits. I am doing what I have done a lot over the years and that is I live in the tension. I want you to join me in the tension. I know people have heard and they might be afraid to speak up and give me the feedback. I know you are out there and you are listening and saving lives and giving real and tangible hope is what I want from the deepest place of my heart. I believe God has something for those who are brave and have courage! I am not the only one making a loud noise but I want more from my life. I want more from the things I have said! End of show notes:
800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
https://www.dbsalliance.org/
https://nami.org/Get-Involved
Please my new email for the show is jared.diehl@gmail.com.
jareddiehl.com for poetry.
Jared- Hey everyone, I have Covid and it has been pretty mild symptoms. This episode comes straight from quarantine and I talk more about my dad and talk about Luke 11:13 which says, " If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give you the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"
God is still good even if we didn't have that representation as a kid. 2022 can be a great year of healing and restoration in this area.
End of show notes:
800-273-8255- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
or visit online:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Or visit Nami.org for support groups,
Or https://www.dbsalliance.org/ for support groups online near you!
Follow Me:
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Email me jared.diehl@gmail.com
If you would like to give feedback about the podcast. Thank you!
Jared- hey all, this episode is very personal and raw and want to say that I am glad you are all here. I talk about my dad and how a few recent movies and shows have reminded me that this is an area to work on. God loves us and is our Father! If you can relate email me jared.diehl@gmail.com. I know in the show I said a different email but email me here:)
End of Show Notes:
Nami.org for support groups.
https://www.dbsalliance.org/ for support groups all week long!
800-273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
jareddiehl.com for poetry.
https://www.instagram.com/loudernowmh/
This episode was recorded a few months ago and can't believe 2022 is here! Kevin Smith served in the Air Force from 1971 to 1974 and has been our fearless leader of Monday nights. We call it Celebrate Life. Our group is apart of Humanity Church. Kevin and his wife have been leading for a long while and I am so honored I got to talk with him in this episode. We talk about his story and the many lessons that have been learned over the years. End of show notes: Please check out https://www.dbsalliance.org/ for support groups and Nami.org Also please check out https://humanitychurch.com/ https://humanitychurch.churchcenter.com/groups/humanity-groups Please email me jared.diehl@gmail.com if you want more information on coming on Monday nights. Celebrate Life meets every Monday night at 7pm at the Loft in downtown Pomona.
Love seems to be the most important thing we can reach for. It is also what the holidays are really about. Seeing the new Matrix movie prompted some thoughts on loops and patterns we find ourselves in. Love is what we live for. Life matters more than love to quote that West Side Story trailer. Moving ahead and thinking about the last two episodes on suicide we also need to move towards something. Moving towards love is the answer. This is the beginning of many conversations to come.
End of show notes:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone:
800-273-8255
You can also visit them online:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Also Nami.org for support groups and
https://www.dbsalliance.org/
Please email for comments and questions loudernow88@gmail.com and please leave us a review on itunes.
Thanks for listening and happy holidays!
Part 2 of talking suicidal thoughts. TRIGGER WARNING: WE TALK ABOUT SUICIDE IN THIS EPISODE.
Building off of the last episode what matters is love. What helps us is love and connection. In a world full of loneliness and shame around this subject what drives all of us is love. Do you think about what you don't have? Does that frustrate you? Does that motivate you? What we don't have often we can get and we don't mean materialism, I mean real love and connection with others. Jared says that in his experience suicidal thinking feeds off that thing that says, " We will never get...and we will never obtain.."
What no one can take away from us is love. Love and connection.
End of show notes:
Please call 800-273-8255 if you need to talk to someone or visit online:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Nami.org and https://www.dbsalliance.org/ for support groups.
Email loudernow88@gmail.com if you would like to be a guest on the show or have any questions and comments.
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Louder Now Episode #94.
*TRIGGER WARNING. WE TALK ABOUT SUICIDE IN THIS EPISODE.
A combination of reflection of the past and how Jared still has passive suicidal thoughts today and how using the phrase: "I want to live!" has really helped solidify the fight.
The charge of wanting to live implies showing up for people and being present with them even in your pain. To be alive means you have to take changes and risk rejection. It means you might fail and it also means you might succeed. The idea of self care and self love is all over Instagram and social media and yes, we need self love but we also need vision.
Proverbs 29:18 " Where there is no vision, the people perish;
but happy is he who keeps the teaching." And the vision we have for our futures gets tested when we have these suicidal thoughts.
Hope you can find comfort and find people to talk to in the process of having these thoughts. Saying things out loud helps us get the help we need. Find a trusted friend.
End of show notes:
Follow Louder Now on Instagram:
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
800-273-8255 or visit them online:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Also, check out this article:
https://afsp.org/suicide-statistics/
If you would like to be a guest on the show and/ or have any feedback and questions email loudernow88@gmail.com.
Episode #93 with Special Guest Amanda Waldron. Had a great time talking on a new subject matter for Jared which is deconstruction and also how it affects mental health.
Amanda's BIO:
Amanda is a Faith Deconstruction & Reconstruction Mentor + Clinical Social Worker at heyamandawaldron.com. You can find her at the intersection of mental health, social work, and theology.
She hopes to come alongside thoughtful Christians and communities who are wrestling through big doubt and questions but hope to stay within the Christian faith, find a little more ease and wonder in the process. Her goal is to help people ask different questions and widen the lens of what can be possible in their Christian faith.
Check out here website:
heyamandawaldron.com
And Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ End of show notes:
Please call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 Or visit online at: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ For more support groups visit nami.org And https://www.dbsalliance.org/ If you would like to be a guest on the show or have any feedback and questions please email loudernow88@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudernowmh/?hl=en
This is a short episode inspired by The Angry Therapist podcast by John Kim. A huge influence in the wellness space. Jared breaks down a recent story and some self-reflection and self-criticism on what it means to live in the tension between blaming your actions on your diagnosis( bipolar in his case) and the movement of thought that says we need to take responsibility for our actions. At the 11 minute mark he asks you the audience, "What do you think?" Do you struggle with this or do you know someone who does?
Bipolar is a journey and it can be a challenge to articulate how you feel at times and making excuses in response to your symptoms doesn't quite feel right and seems to make less room for growth and compassion but are we influenced by the disease model more than we think?
End of show notes:
Please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline if you need someone to talk to or you are in a crisis>
800-273-8255
Text HOME to 741741 to reach a Crisis Counselor or visit: https://www.crisistextline.org/text-us/
Please email loudernow88@gmail.com
if you want to be a guest on the podcast or have any comments/ questions. We would love to hear from you.
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Episode #91: This was such a special and unique episode. We have never had a podcast like this before. Jared and Robert talk mental health as men and also do something that has never been done before on Louder Now. Jared and Robert take 7 things you may have heard others say to you when you are suffering and struggling. They go back and forth with discussion. Language is so important when we talk about mental illness and mental health. We can easily assume and say the wrong thing to those who are suffering. Having empathy when times are tough is really important. Here are 7 phrases/ sayings we discuss on this episode: 1. Don't tell someone to snap out of it..that is not possible...something like that. 2. Have you ever read any of the books written by ____________ ( author )? He/she has written great stuff about _____________ ( ie. mental health ) 3. I’m not sure if I can help you because I’ve never really experienced what you are going through. 4. Have you ever tried Meditation? 5. Things could always be worse..by trying to compare it minimizes the struggle/ dehumanizes the person. 6. It is all in your head..This is first of all not accurate because depression and mental illness is also in the body..it affects everything. It can't be this simple.. 7. It is all a part of God's plan..this could cover any faith or whatever your higher power is..trust in that is helpful but can be harmful. No one really knows God's plan. How can we give a reason when we don't fully know the reason for ourselves? Robert's BIO: Robert Manolson, BA, CCDP (Certified Career Development Professional), Leading Fun At Work & Team Engagement Expert, & Mental Health Champion is the Creator & Facilitator of Powerful Play Experiences, Positive Workplace Mental Health…For Teams. For 13 years now, Robert has traveled throughout Alberta facilitating the most amazing team development & team success workshop experiences. His message is simple. “Business Leaders! Never, ever doubt the impact of fun at work, and building a culture of highly engaged and happy teams. This truly is the easiest and most cost effective strategy to raise positive mental health levels at your workplace.” If you want to reach out to Robert you can find him: www.facebook.com/powerfulplay www.linkedIn.com/in/robertmanolson www.instagram.com/powerfulplayexperiences End of show notes: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Please call: Suicide Lifeline at 1-800- 273-8255
or text the word “help” to 741-741
http://afsp.org/get-help
Also nami.org is a great resource.
Please email loudernow88@gmail.com for questions and comments and if you would like to be a guest on the show.
Episode #90.
What a milestone! 90 episodes. Recorded a few weeks ago at the tail end of Suicide Prevention Month another great conversation with special guest Samantha Talia Marie. She has survived and struggled and lives to tell about it.
Samantha's BIO:
Samantha Talia Marie is a Certified Holistic Life Coach, Fitness Nutritionist, and Personal Trainer. She is the founder of Sam Talia and OmniEra Life, an event management company based out of the San Francisco Bay Area.
While connecting people across cultures in events, Samantha is dedicated to cultivating holistic health and happiness in others.
Having overcome her own personal health struggles, she is passionate about giving the tools and strength needed to empower others to make informed decisions about their lives.
Connecting her knowledge and expertise from the wellness and hospitality industries, she is engaging while assisting associations and corporations elevate the health and well-being of clients and employees.
To get in touch with Samantha:
www.samtalia.com linkedin.com/in/mssamanthamarie Facebook & IG Well-being related: @naturalsamtalia https://www.instagram.com/naturalsamtalia/ Personal: https://www.instagram.com/mssamanthamarie/ Or, FB personal/ events etc related: @OmniSamantha https://www.linkedin.com/in/mssamanthamarie/ End of show notes: Please visit the National Suicide Prevention website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ And call 1-800- 273-8255 if you need help. or text the word “help” to 741-741
Also visit:
http://afsp.org/get-help
For support groups near you:
https://www.dbsalliance.org/
www.nami.org
If you would like to be a guest on the show or have any questions please email Jared at loudernow88@gmail.com.
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From Jared:
Hey friends, my apologies. The last episode back in July I said I would continue with some short episodes and I did not do that. I return with some updates on talking about what I have been up to. I dive into some personal things and talk about addiction. I hope some of you relate to this and it is a newer revelation for me. I hope my honesty will help you find a way to make connections yourself.
I also share a story about why honesty is important.
3 takeaways:
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Be honest and tell the truth to others. The start of connection is conversation but be truthful.
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Find a Support group. Try to find likeminded people that can help you.
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Ask for help. Asking for help is hard but worth it once you realize you are not alone.
I mention DBSA support groups:
https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/find-a-support-group/
Also nami.org has groups to.
800-273-82550- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Thanks for listening.
You can find all episodes here:
https://www.podpage.com/jared-diehl-the-louder-now-podcast/
For more writing:
www.Jareddiehl.com
Episode #88. From Jared- I met Sasha at at Nami Bonfire back in April and we made a great connection. She talked about being a writer and I asked if I could have her on the podcast after reading her Intact book. I loved the book and we had such a fun time talking mental health.
Sasha BIO:
Sasha Kildare, author of Dream Walking and Intact: Untangle the Web of Bipolar Depression, Addiction, and Trauma, is a speaker and mental health advocate who lives near Los Angeles with her two children. Some of her feature articles have appeared in bp Magazine and Esperanza. Visit her storytelling blog at www.DrivenToTellStories.com.
Link to Intact book:
https://www.amazon.com/Intact-Untangle-Bipolar-Depression-Addiction/dp/1647466636/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=sasha+kildare&qid=1626809289&sr=8-1
For more information:
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline if you need someone to talk to:
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Stay tuned for some solo episodes.
Email us: loudernow88@gmail.com if you would like to be a guest on the podcast or have any questions.
Episode #87. The faith series has been a wonderful time of getting to connect to people that love Jesus but have also struggled. It is important for Christians to have this discussion. Very grateful for this conversation with Jill Riley.
Jill BIO:
Jill has over 30 years experience as a minister. She has served as both
lead pastor and staff pastor over the years as well as been a part of
planting three churches. She now works with the Evangelical Covenant
Church.
As a business consultant and leadership coach Jill has worked extensively in the areas of leadership development and strategic planning.
Jill has first-hand knowledge of issues concerning mental health as she has struggled with mental illness for the majority of her life. She has Complex PTSD, depression, anxiety and a dissociative disorder.
A published author and editor, Jill is now a full-time blogger, journalist, and podcaster. She is working and writing to break the stigmas around mental illness and open conversation about mental health in the Church.
She also has a podcast:
POST TRAUMATIC FAITH
This podcast gives hope to those who are struggling with trauma or mental illness in their life by discussing with guests what has given them hope and faith through extraordinary circumstances. If you would like to appear as a guest on the podcast go to jillriley.com
Please visit her website:
http://jillriley.com/
You can also follow her on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jillriley.author/
Other information:
Nami.org for resources on mental illness and support groups.
Also the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
Or visit online:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Episode #86. Jared here. I go way back with Jamie. When I moved to Pomona in 2014 I was starting over with friends and community. I spent the better half of 2013 in a hospital and I was on the road to recovery. Jamie and Tri-City helped me build a foundation. At the time that I met her in 2015 I joined Courageous Minds which Jamie was the leader of. It was program dedicated to helping those that struggle tell their stories and find their voice. It led to speaking in schools and talking to parents and teachers and students about mental illness. We were able to reduce stigma by being brave. Jamie has been such a faithful friend over the years and I am so glad we got to talk.
Jamie's BIO:
Jamie Holes is an advocate for social inclusion and breaking down the stigma that separates us from one another. She understands stigma from a professional as well as personal perspective. Jamie was born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley. She grew up in a family that accepted but didn’t understand or talk about mental illness. When her own son was diagnosed at age 6 she started on a journey of advocacy and helping others. Jamie has worked in the helping profession for 27 years. She has a background in substance abuse treatment program management in residential as well as outpatient services. She later moved into working as a mental Heath professional focused on prevention and early intervention. She is passionate about teaching individuals how to take their lived experience and share it with others. The process of telling ones story is a powerful part of helping to break down community based stigma.
Other info:
You can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline if you need support and someone to talk to.
Call 800-273-8255
Or visit online: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Episode #85. This is the first time we have had a guest come back for part 2 on the podcast. Dr. Anna returns. She has been a good friend ever since we did the first episode a couple of months ago.
We talk resources and I will put below.
Dr. Anna BIO:
Born and raised in Bulgaria, I came to the US in 1999 to pursue my educational career in the field of psychology. In 2016 I finally obtained my 5th and final degree – a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Methodology. Along the way, I received a BA in Psychology with a Human Resources minor, an MA in Educational Psychology, an MS in Educational Psychology and Methodology, and a CAS in Educational Research. Helping people is my passion and I want to share my story and knowledge in hopes that it may help someone find happiness. I am an avid crafter, self-proclaimed chef, and an aspiring author who is working on a research-based book on happiness and fiction books on various genres.” Links: Podcast channel (coming up): https://anchor.fm/psychology.unchained Facebook pages: Cooking: https://www.facebook.com/vivieskitchen Crafting: https://www.facebook.com/Vivies-Corner-104246527701711 Dr. Anna (coming up): https://www.facebook.com/psychology.unchained All resources in the episode: 1. (Book) “Why zebras don’t get ulcer” by Robert Sapolsky – this book will introduce you to stress and its effects on various aspects of our lives. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Zebras-Dont-Ulcers-Third/dp/0805073698/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3C342A5VBRL0K&dchild=1&keywords=why+zebras+don%27t+get+ulcers&qid=1623682214&sprefix=why+zebras+don%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-2 2. (Book) “The upside of stress” by Kelly McGonigal – this book will tell you how to learn to use stress to your advantage and make it your strength rather than let it do what you learned in the Sapolsky book. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Upside-Stress-Why-Good-You/dp/1101982934/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+upside+of+stress&qid=1623682323&sr=8-1 3. (Course) “The science of well-being” by Laurie Santos – this course offered on Coursera for free will introduce you to the basics of “happiness” – you will learn about what research suggests makes us happy (and what does not). It also will set you on your path to teach your brain to be happy. Available on Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being 4. (Course) “De-mystifying mindfulness” – this course offered on Coursera for free will teach you about the idea of construct mindfulness and its roots. The course also includes meditation exercises which may be a little challenging especially if you are new to meditation (this is where the next course will come in handy), but the knowledge introduced in the course is an excellent steppingstone. Available on Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/learn/mindfulness 5. (Course) “Mindfulness for wellbeing and peak performance” – this course offered on Futurelearn.com for free will teach you how to use mindfulness in everyday life to boost your overall wellbeing. The course is excellent start for those who are new to meditation. It is also a good reminder to those who are advanced in this practice that even a 2-minute meditation can help and perhaps introduce you to new ways to use mindfulness in your life. Available on FutureLearn: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/mindfulness-wellbeing-performance 6. (Course) “Maintaining a mindful life” – this course is a sequel to the “Mindfulness for wellbeing and peak performance” course and it will take you further on your journey to exploring and incorporating mindfulness in your life. Available on FutureLearn: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/mindfulness-life 7. (Book) “When things fall apart: Heart advice for difficult times” by Pema Chodron – this book will bring you to more aspects of mindfulness and how it can improve your well-being. My favorite quote from the book is: “All over the world, people are so caught in running that they forget to take advantage of the beauty around them. We become so accustomed to speeding ahead that we rob ourselves of joy.” Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/When-Things-Fall-Apart-Difficult/dp/1611803438/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=When+things+fall+apart%3A+Heart+advice+for+difficult+times&qid=1623682540&sr=8-1 8. (Books) “Authentic Happiness”, “Learned Optimism” and other books by Martin Seligman. Seligman is the one who brought Positive Psychology to the spotlight and he has a lot to teach us! Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Martin-E-P-Seligman/e/B001ILOB78?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1623682569&sr=8-3 9. (Book). “The Hardest Peace” by Kara Tippetts – in this book, the author shares her battle with cancer and how religion helped her through her struggles. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hardest-Peace-Expecting-Grace-Midst-ebook/dp/B00M4S1VJU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2M21R44HTZE4V&dchild=1&keywords=kara+tippetts&qid=1623682641&s=digital-text&sprefix=kara+tippet%2Cdigital-text%2C194&sr=1-1 Resources at the end: You can always call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline if you are feeling overwhelmed and need someone to talk to. 800-273-8255 You can also visit online: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Also, nami.org is another great resource for education on mental illness and peer support. Please email us and let us know what you think of the show. loudernow88@gmail.com
Episode #84. Special Guest TJ Gibbs also known as The Love Coach joins the podcast all the way from England. It was such a pleasure having her on the podcast. She talks life, love, mental health, faith and how it all works together.
TJ's BIO:
The Love Coach was founded in the UK in 2013 by TJ Gibbs, Cognitive Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner, Relationship & Life Coach. TJ identified a real need for professional therapy and coaching services specifically developed for recovery from serious heartbreak (with any type of relationship) enabling clients to move past the pain and get ready to enjoy both love and life again. As founding Love Therapist at The Love Coach, TJ developed an array of innovative services and products to support both men and women through the full cycle of love and relationships. Her love changing work is delivered worldwide via Masterclasses, 121 Therapy and Coaching, Books and Audio offerings. Clients will reach out for help to uncover and resolve issues related to dating, making up or breaking up, through to amicably moving on and establishing the next chapter in their life and love. Utilizing her wealth of coaching and therapy experience TJ ensures that The Love Coach services are tailored to meet a client’s specific needs. TJ advises that “The initial session includes a professional analysis of each client’s unique model of the world. The next step is to ensure that the clients immediate needs are understood and future therapy and coaching goals are set with a focus on SMART ( Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely) outcomes.” TJ is focused on innovative, intervention-based techniques with quick turn-around results as she gently but firmly guides clients to embrace change over an initial 3 month period. The client’s life and love ratings are measured both before and after their sessions to ensure that they get to evidence the improvements in both their life and love. TJ’s innovative and straight talking approach has made her a go to expert for issues relating to love and provides feedback via radio, writing, magazine and speaking work. Her focus on self-love and her own personal journey from self-loathing to self-loving is one you might want to find more about on her blog. For more information on her visit: https://thelovecoach.co.uk/about/ If you need someone to talk to please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or visit online: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ You can also visit NAMI.ORG Please email loudernow88@gmail.com and give us some feedback and ask us questions. What would you like us to talk about on the podcast? Let us know. https://www.instagram.com/loudernowmh/
Episode #83. A sit down with Coach Dean Brown and all that he has been through. He has persevered and he has not given up! He is a huge source of passion and inspiration for so many! Coach Dean's BIO: I have been to HELL, won the battles, learned the lessons, come through to the Happiness I desire, and lived to teach you how to do the same thing! There was a point in my life when I had the idea that everyone would be better off without me… I had been driven to the brink by trying to live the way my father taught me; Work hard, be tough, don’t show emotion, be a hard-ass with everyone, never back down, do not ask – just do as you are told, never forgive, never complain, Hate is the most powerful emotion, Love is weakness, do what you’re told not what I do! None of this was about me being allowed to be me! It was about me being who others thought I should be! There was zero peace in my heart as I tried to embrace things that were not me! I was living a lie! I had always managed to rise to the top in everything I did, always through brute force, never in a state of happiness… So, I attempted to kill myself! …more than once! CRAZY! RIGHT? I would have been my usual brutally successful self too, if the Universe had not stepped in to save me! FROM ME!!! But, the Universe knew I have a powerful spirit, that I have the courage and strength to change, grow, and share that powerful experience with the world of other professional men and dads! So, the Universe sent someone that I do not know to this day, to save me from myself! I even resisted, and refused that help, so that person called 911. Round 1 – I thought I had failed, so… The next time, I had a better plan… I would go where I couldn’t be found. I just had to say goodbye to my 5 kids first… Again, the Universe intervened, and one of my kids wasn’t available to be there, so AGAIN, I was saved from myself… Round 2 – …and I thought I had failed AGAIN! Everything happens for a reason, my friend! We learn the lesson or it returns for us to try again! Our next lessons are placed squarely in front of us by an all-knowing, all-seeing, all providing Universe! That moment was the start of a new journey for me, on a new path, to a new future! That past is GONE! I realized that my life has a massive purpose that I was not seeing clearly at the time! Now that I have seen the SPIRITUAL TRUTH of who I am, and what my purpose is, I am here to fulfill that purpose. I am powerfully alive, Divinely Inspired, Here, forever in the NOW, and committed to helping you see YOUR own TRUTH! To help you heal, change your current HELL into your personal path to Happiness, and sharpen your saw along the way! The world is an extension of your thoughts, feelings, emotions, words and actions. You have already practiced the way to create your Personal Reality. You have already manifested YOUR future! Your life is currently what you created it to be, you were just not aware of the formula you were using by default rather than intent. NOW, you should be able to see this fundamental TRUTH of LIFE itself! You have already been the creator of your current Personal Reality, and you are totally able to be the architect of your own future & Happiness if you so choose. You just didn’t know HOW! or WHY! Or for WHAT! Or even WHEN!! These skills are learnable, I know, because I have been taught, I have learned, I have struggled, I have practiced, and I have chosen to become who I am meant to be. Now, I will teach you HOW to do the same thing!! You have already taken the first step on this journey! You are HERE, NOW, reading this! Realizing that THIS was meant to be! You are in the right place, at the right time! For more information on Coach Dean: https://linktr.ee/coachdeanbrown https://mypersonalreality.ca/ If you need someone to talk to and feel overwhelmed you can always call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Also you can visit Nami.org for additional information on mental illness and support groups in your area. Please email loudernow88@gmail.com if you have any questions or comments or feedback.
Episode #82. Celebrate Recovery came out of Saddleback Church and started in 1991. Jon Baker recently passed away. What a man of God and what a mission! Celebrate Recovery integrates Scripture with the 12 step program.
Humanity Church calls it Celebrate Life( our version of CR) and for almost two years Jared has been going and working the program. The connection on Monday nights helps in working through sex addiction and depression. Chris has been a faithful friend and here is some of his story.
Link to CR website:
https://www.celebraterecovery.com/
Chris BIO:
A family man with a wife and two children. Trying to navigate this ever changing world with ongoing new technologies and challenges. I've been clean and sober for six years and have completed several programs involving NA and Celebrate Recovery. Spent 11 years in the U.S. army before realizing it was time to hang the coat on the rack. During that time I had developed a major drug and alcohol addiction. Then I was given an opportunity to join Local 11's apprenticeship program that completely changed my path in life. Currently I am a licensed electrician in the state of California and work out Local 11 under the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Follow Chris on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chris._.herrera/
Also you can always call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at
1-800-273-8255
Or visit online:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
If you would like more information on Celebrate Life visit Humanity Church website:
https://humanitychurch.com/connect/celebrate-life/
Please email loudernow88@gmail.com if you would like to be a guest or have any questions, or feedback.
Episode #81. Jared was a guest on Jen's Unbreakable Boundaries Podcast back in February. We are like two best friends that haven't seen each other in 6 months. We hung out and talked for at least 15 minutes before recording. This was such a wonderful conversation. Jen's perspective on recovery and addiction and mental health will really help you.
Jen's BIO:
Jennifer Maneely is the founder of Maneely Consulting, Inc. a coaching firm with families who have loved ones in addiction or trauma related substance abuse. She works with the families to help them develop strategies and coach them on setting effective, supportive, and loving boundaries so that their loved ones can get the help they need, and the families don't go down with them.
Her work is informed by her own gut-wrenching journey through addiction. She knows what it takes for someone to become willing to get the help they need. Going through this journey with her own family, she recognizes the need for the families to get support too. Along with coaching individuals, she is a #1 best-selling author of "Dear Parents: Strategies to Help Your Loved One Through Addiction," a book that provides strategies, guidance and hope for any parent at any stage of substance abuse.
Before starting her own business, Jennifer Maneely worked with a corporate leadership development company. The company specializes working with senior executives of large Fortune 500 companies. She started as the content manager and moved into working more closely with the senior executives as a leadership coach. Through working with the corporate executives, she continued to find a large number of these executives were also parents with addicted children. Combining her experience with addiction and corporate leadership skills, she found blending the two for these executive parents made a powerful impact and difference. The parents started pivoting how they were handling themselves through their loved one's addiction, and the loved ones suffering with the substance abuse often started getting better. Sometimes slowly, sometimes quickly, and only when they were ready, but they were getting better.
Link to her book:
https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Parents-Strategies-Through-Addiction-ebook/dp/B07W91GK19
Link to her podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3i3Ozrju0aEC0B63YxhXJr?si=7PROwNg-SAq6vdoYsBxdeg&dl_branch=1
Other information:
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-7 free crisis line if you are feeling overwhelmed or having suicidal thoughts you can call 800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Also NAMI.ORG is another great resource.
Please email us: loudernow88@gmail.com
We would love to hear your feedback and questions and comments or if you would like to be a guest on the show.
Episode #80. Another great conversation about God and mental illness. Have you ever had the perspective that God is involved in your mental struggles? Often we say that God works everything together for good for those who love him but this can be harder when we struggle. We doubt. We worry but God still has a plan. Boomer and Jared get into these kinds of questions.
Boomer Smith BIO:
Boomer is a husband, dad, pastor, entrepreneur, podcaster, and avid proponent of not sucking. He and his family are currently planting Righteous Oak Church - (@rocwaterloo, rocwaterloo.com) and recently launched the digital marketing/media business ‘OK Boomer Productions’ - (boomersmith.com, @okboomerpro) and The Boomer Smith Podcast (@theboomersmith).
Also visit: www.boomersmith.com
Closing notes:
You can always call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at
800-273-8255
Also you can visit online:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
You can also visit nami.org for other information on mental illness.
Please email us loudernow88@gmail.com if you have questions or feedback or would like to be a guest on the podcast.
Episode #79. Loved talking with Dr. Kristen. Such a fresh perspective on mental health and life. So honored to have her on the podcast.
Dr. Kristen's BIO:
Kristen Donnelly (MSW, M.Div, PhD) is a TEDx speaker, international empathy educator, and researcher with two decades of experience in helping people understand the beauty in difference, and the power in inclusivity. She is one of The Good Doctors of Abbey Research, COO of their parent company, and an unapologetic nerd for stories of change. Kristen lives outside of Philadelphia with her husband, where they are surrounded by piles of books and several video game consoles. Website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn Here are the 3 books she talks about: https://www.amazon.com/Influential-Voice-Saying-Lasting-Legacy/dp/1642937681/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+influential+voice&qid=1625596609&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Man-Enough-Undefining-My-Masculinity/dp/B08FBJDVQG/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=justin+baldoni&qid=1625596625&sr=8-3 https://www.amazon.com/Transgender-History-Second-Todays-Revolution/dp/B0788V7F4M/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=transgender+susan+stryker&qid=1625596647&s=audible&sr=1-1 For more information: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Mental-Health-Education/NAMI-Family-to-Family Nami.org Please email loudernow88@gmail.com if you have any questions, or comments, or feedback or would like to be a guest on the show. Would love to hear from you. Follow Jared Diehl on Facebook. Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudernowmh/
Episode #78. The podcast continues with special guest Yasmin Irfani. Jared and Yasmin recently worked together on a NAMI event called We Rise. So grateful she said yes to being a guest on the podcast. It was a wonderful conversation. Her understanding of self-love and acceptance really stood out.
Yasmin's BIO:
Yasmin Irfani is a 28 year old Pakistani Muslim American who is passionate about having open conversations about emotional and mental wellness. She received her M.S in College Counseling & Student Services from Cal State Northridge in 2019 & her B.A in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara. She is currently serving as the Youth Programs Director at the National Alliance on Mental Illness-San Fernando Valley (NAMI-SFV). She is a Mental Health First Aid Instructor as well as a QPR Suicide Prevention Instructor.
Follow her on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/yasmin_irfani/
Other important information:
Please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline
800-273-8255
Also visit online:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Also visit NAMI.ORG for more information and follow NAMI GLAC on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/namiglac/
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Episode #77 is another great one in the faith series.
Mike and Jared go all the way back to 2013 when Jared first moved to Pomona and joined New Life church. We get down and really dig into faith and it is a long talk but one that all should hear. What are your thoughts on this conversation? Let us know loudernow88@gmail.com
Mike's BIO:
Songwriter, producer and professor, Mike Gerbrandt lives in North Azusa with His wife Kristy and their 3 kids Kami, Maci & Kole. They also have a foster baby named Jonathan. Mike specializes in the spontaneous and prophetic as he’s also been a leader at Pasadena house of prayer since 2015. In addition, Mike is a prolific songwriter/producer having now worked with companies like BMG/Sony, and NBC. He also loves investing in our future worship leaders as he teaches at Life Pacific University in San Dimas as Music business professor and chapel worship teams coach.
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Episode #76. Special Guest Eddie Zacapa joins Jared on the podcast. This was a great honor to learn and hear some subject manner that Jared is not all to familiar with and a much needed subject for mental health.
Eddie's BIO:
Eddie Zacapa is the co-founder of Life Enriching Communication (www.lecworks.org) and a certified trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC). He has facilitated nonviolent communication workshops, trainings and programs with individuals, families, parents, schools, and organizations and worked in the domestic violence field for over 19 years. Eddie is the author of Principles and Practices of Nonviolence: 30 Meditations for Practicing Compassion and Essentials for Cultivating Passionate Volunteers and Leaders: Guidelines for Organizations that Value Connection. He also offers coaching to executives and managers and helps volunteers and employees discover their full potential on the job. He has worked with volunteers for over 20 years with various non-profit organizations providing volunteer management. He lives in Sacramento, CA with his family. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Bible and Theology from William Jessup University. You may contact Eddie at eazacapa@gmail.com. Links to his books: https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Practices-Nonviolence-Meditations-Practicing/dp/0999417037/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=eddie+zacapa&qid=1625515729&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JMZDVJL/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 For more information: Please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline if you need someone to talk to. I always include this in every episode because I have been there many times and talking to someone can save your life. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Please call: 1-800-273-8255 If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or have any questions or comments please email loudernow88@gmail.com Also, for more resources and support groups in your area please visit nami.org
Episode #75. Wow! Can't believe we have 75 episodes. This episode was meant to be published sooner but it is here now. Meeting people on Facebook has been so great for this podcast. This was the first time an episode like this has been published. Using creativity as a way to cope with mental illness and grief and loss.
Kristen's BIO( from her website)
My name is Kristen Laursen and I’m so honored to share a little bit of my story and my heart with you here on the podcast! I am a mother of 2 stinkin’ cute little kiddos (not biased at all haha), a dental hygienist, poet, song writer, violinist, snowboarder, aspiring photographer, and lover of the great outdoors. I am so passionate about helping those who face mental health battles and people experiencing grief, because I have faced a variety of mental health challenges and lost my little sister Kimmy, my best friend, to suicide in 2015. I firmly believe that there are tools available for ALL people to utilize to improve their mental state, and no matter how difficult a mental illness might be, there is always hope! My hope and my vision for this podcast is to lift, inspire, and enlighten as many people as possible by “Lighting the Shadows” of a variety of mental health challenges. Thank you for stopping by! I hope that you find the information here useful and uplifting! For more information on Kristen follow her website and podcast: https://lightingtheshadows.org/ For more links to Jared's poetry: www.jareddiehl.com Other information: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Please call 1-800-273-8255 if you are feeling overwhelmed and need someone to talk to. Please email loudernow88@gmail.com if you would like to be a guest on the podcast or have any questions or comments.
Episode #74. Summer is here. Do you feel the heat? Is it hot where you live? Sunny California it is hot and bright and we are blessed. Thanks for listening to today's show. We have a special guest. Her name is Ms. J Banks and it was wonderful getting to talk to her.
Ms. J Banks BIO:
I was raised in Alabama. My father’s family is very southern. We have strong accents and are direct conversationalist. Growing up I was a competitive child. I am the middle of 3 and the only girl. My mother was a Native American woman with healing hands. Most of the women on my mother side are nurses and the men were service members. We naturally see and care for those in need. Now, I live in New York. The Bronx to be exact. I’m loving every bit of this new experience. I have always dreamed of owning my own business and dreamed of living in “The Big Apple", now I have both. In Real Life Enterprises is a full service “Consulting and Services” enterprise. We work with veterans and community programs for at risk youth. Focusing on families that are homeless, living in shelters or have recently moved out of one. We provide preventative services also. I have always worked with children of all ages. From being the director of youth ministry to simply being a mom in a classroom. I definitely provide each child with knowledge and accountability of self through experience and wisdom. I have worked 20+ years in healthcare and have seen first hand the difference a mentor makes in a child’s life. As a young adult I’ve managed several small businesses over the years while overcoming multiple attempts of suicide, sexual assault, domestic violence. Although I live with PTSD, panic attacks and a chemical imbalance, I’m over joyed with my personal accomplishment.
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Episode #73. We are back with another episode. June is halfway over and before we know it we will be setting off fireworks for 4th of July and then saying hello again to Back to School specials. Jared sits down with Dr. Angela Wilson and she unpacks many lessons and wisdom from what she has learned about the subconscious and the mind and how it all relates and affects mental health. This is one of those episodes where you want to take notes. We also share a love for Australia because Jared's first ocean experience was in Surfer's Paradise in 1999. Time flies.
Dr. Angela's BIO:
Mind Power Lady, Dr Angela Wilson is Known as the authority of the largely inaccessible unconscious mind. She is COVID-19 mind matrix specialist and holistic health educator, certified training provider, international speaker, author, and more.
When most of us live in COVID 19 fear, the sense of uncertainty, she had led her hands truly on what humanity is looking for but afraid most of us to find over forty years ago.She provides aspiring individuals consultation, coaching, and training on how to conquer this space of mind power from the Unconscious mind and liberate beyond mind prison. so they will never need to drink poison quench thirst like those leaders, masters, gurus, practitioners on personal development, healing, law of attraction, Neuro-linguistic program, meditation, cultivation, enlightenment are looking for but most are heading to the cliff edge and driving themselves to the end without awareness.
Other links:
Advisor: https://www.mentalhealth-conference.com/organizing-committee
Speaker: https://www.mentalhealth-conference.com/
FOX News:
https://www.wdfxfox34.com/story/43647353/exclusive-interview-with-celebrity-mind-power-lady-drangela-wilson-who-makes-the-impossible-possible
I am a regular guest on media interviews, TV, news, podcast, radio, summit, congress, etc. You can see some posts at https://www.facebook.com/mindpowerlady/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindpowerlady/
My webs: https://www.mindsamurai.com/
https://www.pathtoliberty.com/
https://www.pathtoliberty.org/
Her story: When most are living in COVID 19 Pandemic fear, the sense of uncertainty of future and after death, I had been that place since my birth.
Born as misery magnetite,I had never really be loved and accepted by my parents. My birthdate was my apology day for my existence, and I lived with ongoing catastrophic events and could have driven myself to the end at any moment.
The awakening moment on mind power at age six saved me from living in the hell from the within.
It led my hands truly on what humanity is looking for but afraid most of us to find. As a result, I discovered other forces trying to use this part of mind. I had to fight 24/7 to dominate it.
It saved me from suffering like others but uplift to the next level although I was facing devastating moments, like: from drawing at birth; living in fear of being poisoned or abandoned by doctoral parents; daily slavery and torture; sleeping with smelling crawling bugs in the quilt; being disfigured by family, to escaping from arranged marriage; facing the threat of being removed from genealogy and miracle survival from a potential accidental death in Fi Ji sea.
knowing that I put them as the beneficiary in my will when I reached my dreamed success in my early thirties, my parents only expected my immediate accidental death.
My early success allowed me to invest over one million US dollars in the past decades, researching the root causes that force most other aspiring successful individuals except me with the super mental strength to tragic destiny and the web of earth misery.
I have spent over forty years refining this secret formula, benefiting from her unique upbringing in a western medical family with 11 generations of Chinese herbal medicine practitioner Heritage; the 22nd generation on energy healing; academic study; holistic qualifications; rich clinical experience; and unstoppable cross-disciplinary testing by risking her life researching how human mind connects with the physical world, metaphysical world, quantum physics and effects business, career, and personal life.
My mission is to rise by lifting others.
I am looking forwards to receiving the date and time.
Other links for the end of show:
You can always call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline if you need someone to talk to:
800-273-8255
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Episode #72. Summer is here. How are you taking care of yourself this summer? Anything fun planned for the next 3 months?
We love summer at the Louder Now Podcast and we love our special guest today. Jared met Hope on a podcast booking site and felt such a great connection to her. She talks losing her son and the grief support group she has started and so much more. Hope you enjoy this episode.
Hope's BIO:
Hope Reger lives in Delaware, Ohio with her husband Mike, She has two sons Brian, 31 and Justin, forever 19 and two amazing grand-daughters, Haylynn and Addi. Hope's "day job" is a talent coordinator with a major financial institution for the past 25 years. Hope believes her purpose in life was given to her after the traumatic loss of her son to murder. That purpose is to provide positivity, inspiration, and hope to others through her Grief 2 Hope program she created in honor of her son. Grief 2 Hope is a virtual peer grief support group that allows grievers a safe space to be their authentic self with support of others who understand and know exactly what they are going through. One of Hope's quotes she likes to ends each session with is " Grief changes your entire world, it can also inspire you to change the world". Website www.grief2hopesupport.com Facebook Hope: https://www.facebook.com/hope.day.3975 Grief2Hope https://www.facebook.com/Grief2Hope2020 Instagram Grief2Hope https://www.instagram.com/grief2hope2020/ Linkedin http://linkedin.com/in/hope-reger-05362984 Grief2Hope https://www.linkedin.com/company/grief-2-hope Additional resources: The National Suicide Prevention Hotline. Please call if you need someone to talk to or are feeling overwhelmed you can call 800-273-8255 or visit online: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Jared has a course on Listenable called How To Cope With Depression. Check it out: https://listenable.io/web/courses/347/how-to-cope-with-depression/ Nami.org is also another great resource for education on mental illness and support groups in your area. https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups If you would like to be a guest on the podcast please email loudernow88@gmail.com We just started a new Facebook Group called Louder Now Podcast/ Mental Health Support Group. Find Jared Diehl on Facebook for more information.
BONUS EPISODE. EPISODE #71:
Hey friends, this is another bonus episode and so glad you are here. You won't want to miss this episode. Portia has an incredible and inspiring story. Life can be unpredictable but what do we do when things don't go as planned? How do we respond? We either face it and learn from it or we run away from it. Portia has chosen love and joy and hope no matter what and that is why this story is so powerful.
Portia's BIO:
Portia Louder, built a photography company photographing 200 weddings a year. Then she became involved in real estate in 2004 and was investigated and indicted for mortgage fraud. Portia was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison, and served 4.5 years in California, and Minnesota.
She documented much of that experience on her blog and Facebook page, where she addresses addiction, loneliness, self awareness, and what it takes to move past mistakes and setbacks in life. Portia developed a love and sisterhood with the women she met in prison, and just finished writing a book highlighting many of their stories; she works at a treatment center in Utah, helping women move past trauma and addiction.
Find her blog here:
http://lawsunbroken.com/
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Or visit online: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
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Episode #70. Another one of those talks that we meant to publish sooner. This was such a unique and great talk. We get into our faith in Jesus and the importance of trusting in God no matter what happens to us. Have you been a Christian for a while and have you dealt with anxiety, depression, bipolar, or anything in between? Jared has been a Jesus following Christian for his whole life. This podcast originated as a merging between faith topics and what it means to be a Christian with the struggles of mental illness. Is there a way we can find God in our mental illness?
Does God deliver and heal in ways maybe we do not expect? Is God with us even if we need medication and should we go on medication even through we might have faith? Is it less faith to ask for help? Is God involved in the process of seeking our mental health professionals? We do not attempt to answer all of these questions but these are some of the thoughts we seek to explore.
Bible Conversations BIO:
Bible Conversations is a podcast hosted by Dillon Bruce and Chris Carrillo! We discuss relevant topics from our world today in relation to the Bible, as well as various Bible study topics for everyone! You can find us on Spotify, Apple podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts. Check us out on Instagram and Facebook, just search for "Bible Conversations"! You can also reach out to us with any questions at kcocbibleconversations@gmail.com
For more information:
If you need someone to talk to and you can't find a trusted friend please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
800-273-8255
You can also visit online at:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Also Nami.org is a great resource for peer support groups and other education resources.
You can also call NAMI at https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups
If you would like to be a guest on the podcast please email loudernow88@gmail.com
We just started a Facebook Group called Louder Now/ Mental Health Support. Please find Jared Diehl on Facebook if you want to join the group.
Episode #69. Please ignore anything I said about publishing the episode in May. This was my intention. So much happened last month and not all episodes made it in May even though that was the goal. This was a great talk and highly educational and insightful and at the end we talk about our love for cats. We talk self-love, gratitude, and so much more.
Dana's BIO:
In her social circles, friends describe Dana as a psychonaut. Dana Humphrey is a life coach, death doula and pr person. She spent her childhood dragging her family to church. Dana is passionate about self-development and spiritual growth and over the past 20 years has explored many different energetic healing modalities revolving around sound, breath and movement to find her inner guidance or GU (self) RU (teacher).. Some modalities of interest have been Reiki, various forms of meditation including Vipassanā, tantra, tarot, yoga, breathwork, song, plant medicine and dance. Dana has traveled to more than 80 countries and lived in five, she was born in Calgary and has lived in NYC since 2008. After launching and running a successful PR firm for over 12 years, she decided to pivot and use her life experience to coach women desiring to live a more fulfilling life.
Learn more about Dana Humphrey Life Coaching here: https://www.danahumphrey.com/. Connect Socially: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danahumphreylifecoach/.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEG2wAhZyb1rFKFNnJ1yxA/.
Instagram: @danakhumphrey
Twitter: @danakhumphrey
Learn more at http://www.danahumphrey.com/ https://www.facebook.com/danahumphreylifecoach/ https://www.instagram.com/danakhumphrey/ https://twitter.com/danakhumphrey https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEG2wAhZyb1rFKFNnJ1yxA/. https://www.linkedin.com/in/danakhumphrey/
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If you need someone to talk to and feel overwhelmed please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
800-273-8255
or visit online at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Also you can visit NAMI.ORG for other resources and information.
Please email us loudernow88@gmail.com if you would like to be a guest on the podcast or have any other feedback and questions.
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Episode #68. This episode was recorded during May Mental Health Month and slipped through the cracks. The plan was for it to come out in May but here it now in June. June is flying by!
Thanks for this conversation about a subject that we have not yet discussed on the podcast. We talk faith in God and hope in Him but we also tackle Post Partum Depression. I am grateful for this talk and hope it reaches many who have this same experience.
Amber's BIO:
Amber is a mom to six beautiful children and a Maternal and Mental Health Advocate. She is also a Self Published author and Certified Christian Life Coach. She earned a degree in Human Services Management and is currently attending Open Bible College Institute for her degree in Evangelism. Amber is passionate about raising awareness about PostPartum Disorders and Mental health within the Christian Community. In her free time, you can find her reading, writing, and spending time with her amazing children. Amber's hashtag is #GodLovesThePostPartumMama! I can be found at Amber Walker Hoopengarner-Adderley and on Instagram at amberwha35 You can find her book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/P-P-D-Prayers-Progress-Deliverance-Post-Partum-ebook/dp/B085LVGT9M/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=amber+hoopengarner&qid=1623049001&sr=8-2 If you need help and need someone to talk to you can reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. 24/7 800-273-8255 Or visit online: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Follow me on Facebook. Just started a new group called Louder Now Podcast/ Mental Health Support. Hit me up under Jared Diehl to get more information on how you can join. Email us loudernow88@gmail.com if you would like to be a guest or have any questions/ comments/ or any ideas for future episodes.
Episode #67. Recorded a month ago during Mental Health Awareness Month. So glad Deanna Jean was on the show talking from her heart and sharing with us her wisdom.
Deanna Jean BIO:
Deanna Jean is a Canadian Podcaster, Broadcaster, Artist, Blogger and Writer. She is a Mental Health Advocate and she’s trying to stop the stigma of Mental Health. She just ended the show “The Deanna Jean Show” and she plans on releasing a brand-new podcast called “Dare to Dream Podcast.”
Deanna suffers from Mental Health like Anorexia Nervosa (a deadly eating disorder), PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety Disorder. When she is not Podcasting nor Broadcasting, she can be found with her family or writing her book called “The Narcissist Down the Hall” under her assumed name Deejaegh Beck.
She plans to release the book sometime late next year. Deanna is a trauma survivor, and a survivor of Narcissistic Abuse. She is also an Adoptee and has found her parents, and has stopped talking to her Adoptive Mother (The Narcissist). She is still struggling with her Mental Health conditions but has found it easier to recover by having her bio rents by her side.
Deanna think’s that “the more we struggle the stronger we become, as individuals.” She often finds strength through the struggles she had to endure this far in her short life. She finds that with each struggle and obstacle faced comes a powerful woman inside.
Links:
Follow her on Twitter: @DeannaJean17
Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deejaegh1989/
We mentioned a few helplines you can call if you need someone to talk to:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
800-273-8255
Nami helpline:
To contact the NAMI HelpLine, please call 800-950-NAMI (6264), Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., ET, or send an email to info@nami.org.
Crisis Services Canada:
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/
Call 1.833.456.4566
If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or have any questions or comments or feedback we would love to hear from you. Please email loudernow88@gmail.com
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Episode #66. May was busy but June is already here and more new episodes are coming up.
This summer we are adding more faith conversations to the podcast. It has been a goal and journey from the beginning to explore our love for God and our faith in Jesus with mental illness. Why do Christians struggle to get help? Why is their stigma in the church? Can your faith in God lead you to not ask for help? Many are asking this question and we believe many should not have to be in the dark, or in a place of silence and suffering. God helps us tell the truth and He helps us face our fears. This all makes more sense to us as we open up and walk in the light.
Dr. Mitchell's BIO:
Mental Health & Wellness Coach. I'm the go to MD Coach. When you’re feeling burnt out and no longer sure of your purpose. When your struggling with stress, anxiety, low self esteem and depression, but your still putting a front that you have it all together. When you’re trying too hard to be the perfect parent-spouse-professional. When you’re tired of trying to figure out how to be your “best self.”
I’m here to help. I’m Dr. Tomi Mitchell, a Board-Certified Family Physician and Certified Health & Wellness Coach. I have over a decade of experience, while running multiples businesses and being a mother and wife. I'm a bold, innovative, passionate, highly intelligent and energetic woman. I wasn't always this way, stress pushed me to my limits. I used the same tools that I'm going to share with you, to help me realize my inner greatness, my purposeful and passionate life, to honestly be the happiest I have ever been in my life. I will show you how to rise above the ashes.
For more information visit her website:
https://www.holisticwellnessstrategies.com/
If you are having thoughts of suicide and need someone to talk to please do not hesitate to call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255
Also you can visit online:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Also check out nami.org for more resources on mental health education and support groups.
If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or have any questions please email loudernow88@gmail.com.
Episode #65. A new month and a new season of life. Welcome to summer. A wonderful conversation about subject material that is new and interesting to Jared. Hope you all enjoy this episode.
Janine BIO:
Janine is the founder of Change for Success
She specializes in transforming mental health and mindset. Janine helps people create calm, clarity and focus, banishing stress, anxiety, worry and negative thinking. She also works with companies and organizations by helping them improve their performance and productivity by reducing stress in the workplace.
She has a Masters’ degrees in Psychology, is a hypnotherapist, NLP and EFT practitioner. She is a published researcher, her expertise in this area is tapping, where she has helped hundreds transform their lives with this revolutionary technique. Her links: https://linktr.ee/changeforsuccess www.changeforsuccess.co.uk Additional notes: If you are feeling overwhelmed and need someone to talk to please do not hesitate to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 Also you can visit them online: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Betterhelp.com is a great resource for finding a therapist near you and Nami.org for additional peer support groups and mental health education resources. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast of if you have any feedback and questions please email loudernow88@gmail.com
Episode #64. The only interview where we pray together at the beginning and at the end of the interview. Talking with Joseph was amazing. Our Faith Series continues talking about God and our mental health struggles.
Joseph's BIO:
Joseph Reid has had a passion for loving and helping people from a very early age. He is the founder and Executive Director of Broken People, an international mental health peer support group. He is also very active as a peer support specialist and family advocate with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), the nation’s largest grass roots mental health nonprofit organization.
He is extremely passionate about following God’s direction, loving and serving his wife Melissa of 24 years, and trying to keep up with his four awesome grown kids.
He is currently the author of Broken Like Me and oversees several other brilliant writers on his website’s blog that can be found at: www.broken-people.org
Link to book:
https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Like-Me-Insiders-Toolkit-ebook/dp/B095JG9D4Z/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=broken+like+me+joseph+reid&qid=1622482961&sr=8-1
Other links:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Nami.org
If you would like to be a guest on this podcast or have any questions, comments, or feedback please email loudernow88@gmail.com
Episode #63. This was such a fun talk. Please enjoy this talk as much as Jared did.
Shaley's BIO:
Shaley Hoogendoorn is a speaker, vlogger and mental health advocate who aims to dismantle the stigma around mental health and create a safe community for those that struggle. She lives with bipolar ll, and is passionate about educating and empowering others about mental health disorders.
Shaley is a cohost of the “This is Bipolar” vlog/podcast. She also talks to other women about living with mental illnesses at SheLoves Magazine in a monthly segment named "Sisters in Mental Illness."
Shaley is also an elementary school teacher and an event planner. You can connect with her on Instagram accounts @messybeautywithshaley
@this.is.bipolar or Facebook @thisisbipolar
https://shelovesmagazine.com/
Links to This Is Bipolar Podcast:
https://thisisbipolar.podbean.com/
Other links:
Please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline if you need someone to talk to:
800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Also check out NAMI.ORG
And The Mighty for a lot of great articles and resources on mental illness.
Episode #62. May continues to be Mental Health Month and it is almost over. Jared and Sally have been friends for a couple of years and Sally's friendship truly means a lot. They discuss faith and mental health as part of the Faith Series.
Sally's BIO:
Born and raised in San Gabriel Valley, Sally Sagario starts her mental health journey in high school. Coming from a Filipino Immigrant family, it took a long time to navigate the resources to help her and her family heal from the stigma of mental illness. 2 daughters, 2 degrees, and 2 jobs later, she’s still working on maintaining stability but doing it with joy and with a community of grace.
Other links:
Nami.org for a lot of great information on mental health education and also a variety of support groups.
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline if you need someone to talk to you can call this 24-7 #:
800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or have any comments, and questions please email us: loudernow88@gmail.com
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BONUS Episode. #61. Jared just had to let you hear this story and meet Anthony Gardner. It was a wonderful and inspiring conversation.
Anthony's BIO:
Anthony Ray Gardner, Jr. Anthony Ray Gardner, Junior was born at Pitt County Memorial Hospital (Vidant Medical Center) to Anthony Ray Gardner, Sr. & Angela Gardner. He is the eldest of 2 children, 1 brother whose name is Antwan Gardner. Anthony has experience a lot of things that most people his age wouldn’t imagine to go through. He has always been a talented, gifted, and quiet person.
Anthony was diagnosed with a cancer named, nasopharyngeal carcinoma in December 2013. In April 2014 He became free from cancer, and continued on with life in recovering from the after effects of treatment.
As of June 11, 2016 is a graduate of North Lenoir High School and received His High School Diploma. He currently resides in the State of North Carolina in the City of Kinston with his Father, Mother, and Brother.
Anthony is pursuing his dream by initiating a start to help encourage cancer patients and cancer survivors from teenagers from young adults. Ensuring them that Cancer is not a downfall, but that there is a light at the end of the tunnel of their journey.
Anthony currently attends Western Governors University where he will receive his Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education in the year 2022
“Cancer can not overtake you, when God has a purpose and plan for your life there is nothing that the devil can do to stand in your way”.
For books and more information visit his website:
https://www.anthonyrgardner.com/mwargj
https://www.anthonyrgardner.com/
You can also give him a call at
910.459.7812 And find him on Instagram: Instagram.com/iamanthonygardner Also Jared has some new poetry to celebrate May as Mental Health Month: www.jareddiehl.com Also, if you need someone to talk to please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 Or visit them online: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Also, NAMI.org If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or have any questions please email loudernow88@gmail.com Find Jared Diehl on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006715818360 Find Louder Now on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudernowmh/
Episode #60. May continues with celebration of Mental Health Month. 60 episodes. WOW!
Special Guest Dr. Anna and Jared get into some subject matter that is helpful and fascinating.
Dr. Anna's BIO:
Born and raised in Bulgaria, I came to the US in 1999 to pursue my educational career in the field of psychology. In 2016 I finally obtained my 5th and final degree – a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Methodology. Along the way, I received a BA in Psychology with a Human Resources minor, an MA in Educational Psychology, an MS in Educational Psychology and Methodology, and a CAS in Educational Research. Helping people is my passion and I want to share my story and knowledge in hopes that it may help someone find happiness. I am an avid crafter, self-proclaimed chef, and an aspiring author who is working on a research-based book on happiness and fiction books on various genres.” Links: Podcast channel (coming up): https://anchor.fm/psychology.unchained Facebook pages: Cooking: https://www.facebook.com/vivieskitchen Crafting: https://www.facebook.com/Vivies-Corner-104246527701711 Dr. Anna (coming up): https://www.facebook.com/psychology.unchained For other information: Please visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 800-273-8255 Also NAMI.ORG. If you need a support group in your area please use NAMI as a resource. If you would like to be a guest, have questions, comments, or any feedback please email loudernow88@gmail.com
Episode #59. Jared was a guest on Keri's podcast The Real, Raw, Truth podcast back in October. It was wonderful getting to talk to her today. She has learned some serious wisdom and glad you get to learn from her today. Also, part of the Faith Series where Jared talks with other Christians about their walk with God and how God has helped them in their struggles.
BIO:
Keri Spring is a passionate, energetic leader tasked with delivering a message of hope and purpose to everyone needing encouragement through their circumstances. After the tragic loss of her teenage son to suicide in 2013, Keri has had played an active role in suicide and bullying prevention. Her motto is “Never choose a permanent solution for a temporary problem”
At the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, the Gregory D. Spring Perseverance Scholarship Fund was created to aide students that are pursuing a trade or technical program. To make a tax-deductible donation visit https://cattfoundation.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?funit_id=1210.
Keri is a co-host of The Real. Raw. Truth. Podcast, a leader on the Unborn Movement Team, and she uses her technical skills in ministries across the U.S. and Canada.
Out of everything she has accomplished and overcome, Keri’s greatest blessing is her husband and two children. Despite the heartbreaking loss of her son, Greg, the Lord has restored the joy in her family and is using her today in ministry!
To contact Keri:
kerispringministries@gmail.com
Facebook -kerispringministries or keri.spring.7
Instagram keri.spring
LinkedIn keri-spring-40b1a73a
Twitter: gkspring
For other information:
Please visit the Suicide Prevention Hotline if you need someone to talk to:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
800-273-8255
Also NAMI.ORG for various mental health resources.
Please email loudernow88@gmail.com if you would like to be a guest on the podcast or have any comments or questions.
Episode #58. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is the last week. Another great conversation with Jared's friend Deanna A. Robinson. They are friends from NAMI and have given In Our Own Voice Presentations together.
Deanna's BIO:
As a person diagnosed with a serious mental illness 23 years ago, Ms. Robinson draws from her rich experiences with psychosis, anxiety, depression and mania, inspiring students to see mental illness in a new, more progressive light. As a master and national trainer for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for 18 years, Ms. Robinson has a deep appreciation for the curiosity of students and engages humor and interactive modalities so students have the best chance of retaining the invaluable mental health information there is to share.
She has worked in varying roles for NAMI in Maryland, where she’s originally from, and in California where she now lives. She’s helped create videos for the country’s emergency room hospital staff, University of Phoenix social work program, and has been featured in the New York Times, Baltimore Sun and other notable media. Prior to joining the NAMI family in 2004, she was a Senior Litigation Paralegal for CitiGroup.
She studied at College of Notre Dame of Maryland and has several mental health instructor certifications including Mental Health First Aid both for youth and adults and QPR Suicide Prevention. She owns her own coaching, training and public speaking business, The Healing Conversationalist. Ms. Robinson has 5 grown children, 7 grandchildren and enjoys politics, and reading and listening to self-help and spiritual wellness books.
For more information on Deanna( The Healing Conversationalist) you can check out:
https://thehealingconvo.com/
If you are feeling overwhelmed and need someone to talk to please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
800-273-8255
Or visit online:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or have any feedback or questions please email: loudernow88@gmail.com
Episode #57. If you want to skip straight to the interview go to 7:12.
The intro is a brief memory down a "year ago" lane. A year ago Jared was entering a 3 month episode after one week of the hospital and taking a pill that was not the right one. Grateful for all the support from friends a year later.
Special Guest Melissa and Jared dive into talking trauma and struggles and how diet is so important when it comes to managing mental health.
Melissa's BIO:
Melissa Rohlfs is a certified holistic health and life coach helping busy women break free from sugar and stress/emotional eating so they can be calm, confident and in control. Around food. Around sugar. In stressful situations. In their bodies. In their life. She is committed to empowering women to break free from dieting, emotional eating and self-image issues so they can ditch the diet mentality, and feel empowered in their own skin and be free to be who God made them to be.
After her own tumultuous history with food {withholding and then later in life, bingeing}, she learned how to deal with the core issues around her broken relationship with food. As a result, she felt called to go to school and learn to teach other women how to do the same. She graduated from the Health Coach Institute as a Holistic Health and Life Coach in 2018 and is the proud owner of Free 2 B Coaching. She is a proud Boilermaker alumna living in Tucson with her husband, Chad and two kiddos.
Links for Melissa:
www.free2bcoaching.com
www.facebook.com/MelissaRohlfsCoach
https://www.instagram.com/free2b_coaching/
Podcast ~ https://anchor.fm/melissa-rohlfs
Other links and important information:
If you are struggling and need someone to talk to please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline( 24 hour crisis line)
800-273-8255
You can also call NAMI support line:
The NAMI HelpLine—800-950-6264 or info@nami.org—can offer you sympathy and support and provide you information about resources in your community. It can also be helpful to call a "warmline"—a phone number where trained volunteers offer sympathy and support.
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Episode #56. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Another wonderful interview where we all learn something new. A lot of great tools and information in this interview about anxiety and imposter syndrome.
Heather's BIO:
Heather Rider is an anxiety coach and Imposter Syndrome educator who personally overcame high-functioning anxiety and Imposter Syndrome while working in a demanding Tech job. She works with clients from all over the world who want to take a nontraditional, holistic approach to healing anxiety.
She regularly writes and presents on the issues of perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome, high-functioning anxiety and other anxiety related topics.
Her website is full of a lot of great information. She has courses, videos, a blog, and you can get coached by her.
https://heatherridercoaching.com/
Other links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrider/
https://www.facebook.com/heatherridercoaching/
https://www.youtube.com/c/HeatherRiderCoaching
https://www.pinterest.com/theenergysynergist/
https://www.instagram.com/heather.rider.coaching/
Additional information:
As always, if you are feeling overwhelmed and need someone to talk to you can call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
800-273-8255
Also can visit the Nami helpline:
https://www.nami.org/help
Phone number is: 800-950-6264
If you would like to be a guest or have any comments or questions please email loudernow88@gmail.com
Episode #55. Special Guest Donald "Skip" Mondragon. We had a lovely talk about defeating depression especially when it comes out of the blue and everything is going okay before it hits. This is often how it works for a lot of us. We also dive into some themes of faith and how God helps us in dark places.
Skip's story in his own words:
Lights out, door locked, blinds drawn, phones off, I crawled up into a fetal position, under the desk in my office. I asked myself, “Skip, what are you doing? How did you get here? Skip what are you doing?!” Over the next four hours, I wrestled with these questions. I’d been struggling for over nine months. I thought to myself, “I’m a physician, Colonel, and National Wrestling Champion. I’ve been in the Army 25 years and deployed 30 months to combat zones. I’m a tough guy! What happened?” Lying on that musty carpet, I became an observer-participant, and slowly put the pieces together. Finally, I admitted to myself, “Skip, you’re depressed. Go get help!” April 17, 2014, I hit rock bottom and could not go on any longer. I needed help.
I began treatment and it was a slow, arduous, and painful process. About a month into my recovery, I was still in a very dark place. My youngest brother, Chris called to share about a Bible Study he attended led by Evangelist Franklin Graham. Franklin spoke about the horrendous suffering Christ endured for us. Franklin asked why do we think we should be immune from suffering?
For over 10 months I had prayed, “Lord, please, please, deliver me from this darkness.” I couldn’t get Chris’ call out of my mind. I recalled Philippians 3:10, “O, that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his suffering.” I’d prayed this verse hundreds and hundreds of times over the years of my walk with Christ. Yet, in my suffering, I wanted deliverance. Over the next two days my prayers changed to, “Lord, what would you have me learn from this?” And, “How can I use it to help others?” This was the turning point.
Soon, I understood I needed to share my story. I began to make note of the lessons I learned during the course of my depression and lessons I was learning as I recovered. I was called to take my mess and make it into my message. Now I speak and write to combat the stigma of mental illness and to encourage other men struggling with depression. In my book, Wrestling Depression is Not for Wimps! I tell my story and provide practical tips for men who are struggling with depression and to help them maintain their health and well-being.
Skip's BIO:
Donald G. “Skip” Mondragon, MD, is a graduate of the Oral Roberts University School of Medicine. He has practiced Internal Medicine, adult medicine, for over thirty years. Colonel Mondragon is a twenty-six-year Army veteran, spent thirty months in combat zones, and is a National Veterans Wrestling Champion.
During his last year in the Army, Skip became a casualty of depression. As he recovered, he was called to help men struggling with this dark disease by speaking and writing. His book Wrestling Depression Is Not for Wimps! was published in February 2020.
Skip’s true claim to fame are his five independent and gainfully employed children, his four grandchildren, and especially his wife Sherry. She’s a tough as nails Army wife who has endured raising teenagers on her own, a variety of moves to new duty stations, and far too many of his idiosyncrasies for over thirty-nine years of marriage.
To reach Skip visit:
Www.wrestlingwithdepression.com
Find him on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SkipWNW
Find him on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/SkipWnw
You can also find his book on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/WRESTLING-DEPRESSION-NOT-WIMPS-Depression/dp/1945252650/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=wrestling+is+not+for+wimps&qid=1621112121&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
For other resources please call Suicide Prevention Hotline:
800-273-8255
Or visit online:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Also Nami.org
and Betterhelp.com if you are looking and in need of a therapist.
Please email loudernow88@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or would like to be a guest.
Episode #54 is a jam packed episode with a lot of topics and knowledge that were new to Jared. You will learn so much on this episode. Thomas Wurm is our special guest on this episode.
Thomas and his BIO and Expertise:
Wildland Firefighter, Author. Podcaster Master Prac. NLP, Hypnosis, MER Fitness Trainer/Sports Nutritionist
W I L D L A N D F I R E F I G H T E R
T U R N S E N T R E P R E N E U R
14 years as a Wildland Firefighter
Self-Published Author
Sacred Ancestry Podcast
Master Prac. NLP, Hypnosis, and MER
Fitness Trainer/Sports Nutritionist
His Story:
Thomas has a powerful story of loss turning into
an opportunity for a life transformation. After
losing his best friend and supervisor in wildland
fire... Thomas began to develop anxiety and
symptomatology that couldn't be explained. He
turned to holistic medicine and meditation for
healing and through that process had his first
Kundalini experience that changed everything.
Entrepreneurship
Subconscious programming
Mental health
Fitness/nutrition
Journaling, meditation, routine, habit stacking
Self-Publishing
Podcasting
Essential oils
Wildland Firefighting
I help heart-centered service providing
entrepreneurs release the root cause of their
anxiety so they can rescue their passion enterprise from failure.
If you would like to use Thomas as a resource( highly recommend that you do)
Here are his links:
Mountainmindtricks.com
Integrativeentrepreneurship.com facebook.com/thomas.wurm.56 Instagram.com/mountain_mind_tricks amazon.com/dp/0578648253
amazon.com/dp/057856078X mountainmindtricks.podbean.com bit.ly/Overcome-Anxiety-Free-ebook
Extra resource:
If you are struggling with feeling overwhelmed please call
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Also Nami.org
Betterhelp.com
If you would like to be a guest on the podcast please email
loudernow88@gmail.com.
To Donate and for all other links:
https://linktr.ee/loudernowmhjareddiehl
Episode #53. Special Guest Doctor Aiman. This was uncharted territory for Jared but a much needed talk. Talking to Doctor Aiman was wonderful and learning about other cultures is much needed in the mental health space.
Short BIO:
She is a Healthcare consultant and mindset coach for Muslim women. Find her on Instagram: itsdoctoraiman Other resources: Nami.org Betterhelp.com https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ You can also call 1-800-273-8255 If you would like to donate to this podcast click on the donate link here: https://linktr.ee/loudernowmhjareddiehl If you would like to be a guest on this podcast please email loudernow88@gmail.com Also if you would like to purchase Jared's online course on Listenable you can visit: https://listenable.io/web/courses/347/how-to-cope-with-depression/ Thanks for listening. Please also leave a review and let us know what you think of the podcast.
Episode #52.
Special Guest Sean Dustin joining the podcast. May is Mental Health Awareness and Sean has a story to tell.
Sean's BIO( in his own words):
This podcast( Nowhere To Go But Up) was inspired by my own journey, and evolution through life, and wanting to share my story as well as stories from regular every day people.
I'm a single dad, Union blue collar guy, former drug addict, spent time in Federal and State prison for drug trafficking and fraud. I was released in 2006 with nothing but the clothes on my back, and a bag of mail, and legal paperwork.
In 2010 I finally kicked a long time methamphetamine habit, and started the long climb back up the ladder of life. I'm happy to say that I have managed to navigate myself into a position where I feel confident in sharing my struggles and successes, in the hopes of helping others.
In May of 2019 I published my first episode and in February of 2021 I published my 100th episode with 40+ waiting to be released. Since starting this journey the show has evolved into a topical variety show with guests from a wide range of backgrounds.
I am dedicated to bringing guests on that can speak about interesting topics mixed in with comeback stories. I will always be a voice for those that have been wrongfully convicted and drug offenders that have been over sentenced for nonviolent behavior.
As a result of this podcast and being able to talk to over 150 guests over the past 20 months I have realized that my path doesn't align with my purpose. While being on temporary disability since March of 2020 and being able to spend more time with my 3 1/2 year old daughter that I co-parent. I realized that my current occupation wasn't bringing me anything other than a good wage and health insurance.
It's a scary thing to think about stepping away from a secure union job to be better aligned with my purpose and calling. I have been working hard and diligently to try and find a way to pivot out of construction and into podcasting and helping others find their voice again.
In July of 2020 I decided to start a nonprofit organization to help mentor males returning to the community from incarceration. After receiving my 501c3 status I started doing market research in my county to see what the need for males in that population is. After talking to probation supervisors, probation managers, and other community based programs I have narrowed my demographic down to transitional age youth ages 18-24.
My goal is to provide a structured housing facility that would offer programming, mentorship, job assistance, life skills training, transportation, responsibility, accountability, content creation training, peer run podcast/ livestream show for the program, and a coaching/mentor program based on the folks that are already in my network of guests, which many have already agreed to help out.
Other information:
You can find Sean's podcast Nowhere To Go But Up live on Facebook and anywhere you get your podcast:
FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/nowheretogo.butupnow.9
All other links:
https://linktr.ee/Nowheretogobutup
Closing information at the end of the episode.
For tons of mental health resource are NAMI.ORG
If you need therapy and need it online you can access
Betterhelp.com
If you need someone to talk to please do not wait another minute.
800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
If you would like to be a guest on the podcast please email loudernow88@gmail.com. And you can also give us your feedback or ask any questions.
Episode #51. Another great conversation and this one is a funny one. Jen is hilarious and was wonderful to talk to. Jared, also tells some old funny high school stories maybe for the first time on this podcast.
Jen's BIO:
Jen is a transformational energy coach and stand up comedian that shows up authentically so others can see their vulnerabilities and grow from them too. Her mission is to help you become more confident, fulfilled, and develop a healthy passion for living life. Jen's connection to joy paves the path for everyone to find their way to it. In fact, her clients have seen immediate changes after 1 short session!
She shares her joy with seekers through 1 on 1 coaching, an online digital course, weekly podcasts, on-demand ROKU channel, 2 international bestselling books called You Can Overcome Anything Vol 2 and Vol 3 along with Laughing Meditation that I facilitate 2 x a week.
She will leave you feeling like a whole, healed new you!
You can connect with Jen: Website: www.somuchjenergy.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennEmckinney Youtube: So Much JENergy here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS-gQlrEGpX8ERiluCSkVYQ/videos IG / Twitter / Tik Tok: @somuchjenergy https://www.instagram.com/so_much_jenergy/ For more information on other resources. Nami.org If you need someone to talk to you can call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ If you would like to be a guest on the show email Jared at loudernow88@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/loudernowmh/ https://twitter.com/LouderNowMH @LouderNowMH for Facebook
50 episodes. What a milestone. 2 years ago this podcast started out never would have imagined all the people that have made a connection and all the people that have opened themselves up to talking about vulnerable and hard stuff like mental illness and pain and suffering. Jared appreciates every single guest and every single connection made in the past 2 years.
Today's episode is a great one. Jose is the host of The Colors We See Podcast. He lives in Bakersfield, CA and he has had an amazing journey and to God be the glory for where He is at today. Such a a wonderful discussion. If you want more information go and check out his podcast called The Colors We See Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4BOMFHQQUbFgLHX4ip47HZ?si=FbD4vurqQI63Cv-1LG7HMg
Also, he is on instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tcwspodcast/
Today a special day of celebration for 50 episodes. Thanks so much to the audience for listening and participating. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast please email loudernow88@gmail.com
Also,
Jared's course called How To Cope With Depression is available for purchase on Listenable.io
https://listenable.io/web/courses/347/how-to-cope-with-depression/
Special discount until May 10th. You get 60 percent off the total price:
TEACHER60' or this link (https://listenable.io/web/plans/?coupon=TEACHER60)
If you need someone to talk to you can call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at
1-800-273-8255
And also visit there website:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Episode #49. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. So much content coming your way this month. The Faith Series is a new series where Jared talks not just mental health struggles but also faith in God and how that has impacted us. Shannon was such a great guest and the prayer at the end was a podcast highlight for sure.
Shannon's BIO:
Meet Shannon L. Turner
Shannon has miraculously survived two rounds of cancer, fled domestic violence, and lived in shelters with three small children as a single parent.
That was all within five challenging years from 2006-2011. She was determined to not quit and undoubtedly knew God would bring extraordinary beauty from her ashes, and He did.
Shannon L. Turner is presently a 16X Author, Dynamic Speaker, Certified Life Coach, Pastor, and Book Writing Consultant. Shannon captivates her audiences, with her faith-filled innovative, common-sense approach to living an impactful life by living out Isaiah 61:1. Shannon is determined to use every resource available to her whether it is her blog, podcast, social media, coaching, networking, and more to live out Isaiah 61:1 and let you know God is NOT done with you!!!! The best is truly yet to come!!!
For more information on Shannon visit her website:
http://shannonlturner.com/
For more any of her books you can go here:
https://www.amazon.com/Shannon-L-Turner/e/B07S97WY6G/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1
Shannon also has a podcast:
https://anchor.fm/shannonlturner7
If you would like to find Jared's How To Cope With Depression course you can buy at listenable:
https://listenable.io/web/courses/347/how-to-cope-with-depression/
Right now until May 10th you can use this discount code for 60 percent off:
Using this coupon code: 'TEACHER60' or this link (https://listenable.io/web/plans/?coupon=TEACHER60)
Also,
Email us: loudernow88@gmail.com if you would like to be a guest or have any feedback, questions, or comments on anything you have heard today or from any other episodes.
Lastly,
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is a 24-7 Crisis line, always available:
Please call 800-273-8255
Or visit online:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
This podcast has all been about making connections and meeting new friends. Jared met Carry a couple of months ago and this recorded talk feels like the start of something great. Carry is for sure going to be back on as a guest for part 2.
Carry's BIO:
Carry is a Positive Development Coach and Resilience expert who delivers tough love and encouragement that challenges audiences to reconsider their focus and pay attention to what matters most in life. Audiences love his practical strategies they can apply personally or professionally. The authenticity and passion of this individual is intoxicating and will leave you wanting more.
For more information on Carry:
Website: www.JustRockIt.net Podcast audio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/because-i-said-yes/id1536567606?i=1000510910417 Podcast video: https://youtu.be/uFbPCdhEeNw Youtube hobby channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCljGHLjSKKlgkv5eqAhJVnQ FB hobby group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/622781245080786/?ref=share FB hobby page https://www.facebook.com/TheOfficialModelRocketeer/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rockitindustries Additional information: If you want to use this discount code: EACHER60' or this link (https://listenable.io/web/plans/?coupon=TEACHER60) anybody can get 60% off their first year of Listenable (it's only $24, or $2/mo) For Listenable How To Cope With Depression Course. Offer is good until May 10th. Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 https://lasuicidepreventionnetwork.org/ https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/ https://afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources If you would like to reach out to Jared email loudernow88@gmail.com Other links: https://linktr.ee/loudernowmhjareddiehl
Another great episode of meeting new friends and faces. Leanne is a friend that Jared recently met through NAMI In Our Own Voice. Short BIO:
Leanne Libas is a disability rights advocate and a NAMI In Our Own Voice speaker. She also works with developmentally disabled children on developing independent living skills and communication skills. When she's not busy with work, she enjoys spending time with her dog and taking a lot naps.
The inspiration from others propels us to never give up no matter what diagnosis we get and no matter how hard it can get there is always hope. We can learn to cope and we can learn to live and thrive with whatever comes our way.
For more information on Autism go here:
https://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/national-autism-awareness-month/
If you are feeling overwhelmed and need someone to talk to you can visit:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Or call 800-273-8255
If you want to see Jared's course on Listenable or access all the links to social media, blog, and videos here is the main link:
https://linktr.ee/loudernowmhjareddiehl
April is Autism Awareness Month and this special guest is Jimmy Clare. Jimmy and Jared met back in February on Facebook and had a great time talking life, mental health and challenges with Autism. Jimmy is truly an overcomer and a real inspiring guy to be around.
Jimmy's BIO:
Jimmy Clare is a motivational speaker, Autism Advocate, author, and founder of CrazyFitnessGuy. But before he started his career as a speaker it was a bumpy road when he was younger.
Jimmy was born on October 9th in Millburn New Jersey United States. After the birth of Jimmy, doctors told Jimmy's parents that he will not be able to walk without braces or crutches.
His family took him home and loved him for who he is. He was also bullied in school from elementary school all the way up to high school. He then stood up to all the bullies and got some of them expelled. He went through nine ear surgeries, and three surgeries in one day.
One for 6 wisdom teeth, 2 moles, and the last ear surgery that made number 9. He just keeps proving people wrong with his persistence time after time again. On top of those obstacles, he lives with spinal stenosis every day. For those that don't know what Spinal Stenosis is it's where the spine is pressing tight on the spinal cord. Which makes it hard for him to turn his head from left to right or up and down.
Read more at: https://www.crazyfitnessguy.com/about-us
Jimmy is also the host of his own podcast. You can find the links on his website.
If you are feeling overwhelmed and need someone to talk to you can call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline
800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Jared also has a course on Listenable called
How to Cope with Depression:
https://listenable.io/web/courses/347/how-to-cope-with-depression/
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Today is a special day. A recent friend that Jared met through Instagram sits down and talks mental health, family, friends, community, faith, God, ups and downs and her new business Live Without Apologies.
Abbey's bio:
I’m Abbey, the owner of @livewithoutapologies. I am a child of God, a daughter, sister, friend, Naija 🇳🇬, a Mental Health Advocate and so much more. I created @livewithoutapologies to encourage everyone to—“Live life unapologetically on YOUR terms, without judgment or validation from others. I’ve had the idea for LWA for over 5 years, however perfection paralysis prevented me from acting on it. Everything changed in October 2020. I quit my dream job after battling depression, anxiety and feeling a lost sense of identity. Quitting was my freedom. When I quit, I was ashamed and I felt guilty, but I gave myself grace to step into the uncertainty of not knowing what came next. I was unemployed for four months. That period of stillness, reflection and listening to God allowed me to rest, re-center and rediscover my own voice, passions and aspirations. With that said, @livewithoutapologies was birthed! For more information on Abbey you can find her on Instagram and the business called Live Without Apolgies https://www.instagram.com/livewithoutapologies/ https://www.instagram.com/abbey_perelador/ And follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livewithoutapologies Email: livewithoutapologies@gmail.com You can also check out her new website: https://www.livewithoutapologies.com/ Also you can find Abbey on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFDpIsOYTv4 If you are feeling overwhelmed and need someone to talk to you can call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Jared also has a course on Listenable called How To Cope With Depression: https://listenable.io/web/courses/347/how-to-cope-with-depression/ If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or have any comments and questions Jared would love to hear from you. Please email loudernow88@gmail.com
Jared had the privilege of being a guest on Friday Night Feels hosted by Patrick Monette and this week's episode Pat is a guest. Happy Good Friday everyone! Pat's bio: Patrick Monette is a licensed mental health & addiction certified trauma counselor located in Northern New York. He is also a Certified EMDR therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant and trained couples counselor. He has taught at local universities and maintains a private practice focusing on couples work and trauma-informed treatment as well as gender issues, anger management, and co-occurring disorders. He is actively engaged in the local community drug court systems as a mental health consultant and educator. Patrick is fluent in English and Spanish and offers treatment in both languages. He also stated his bi-weekly video show/podcast Friday Night Feels that focuses on various aspects of wellness and incorporates guests to come and share their experiences and areas of specialty. During the pandemic, Patrick has begun to hold online couples courses/retreats called Hold Me Tight® to assist couples focus and improve their relationships. Please visit his website for more information www.patrickmonette.com Some notes from the talk: eating issues as a kid, bullying, Not always noticing all the signs when you are younger Growing up as an adult and getting in touch with it as you are older. The stigma as a mental health professional. You shouldn't be getting help if you are a mental health professional. Talking about how hard the pandemic was at first The challenges at first. What is it like doing therapy as a therapist Pat says you can always learn. You can always learn in therapy.. To be real and to let your colors show as a therapist. They are an expert on their lives. Taking a non judgmental approach to people's stories. A Trauma lens. Spirituality is always evolving. Masculinity & Mental Health: the man box being afraid of People are afraid to feel their feelings because it might last forever. Always humbled to hear other people's stories I have been through a lot in the last 15 years and I have gone through it. https://www.patrickmonette.com/8306807.en.html Stay tuned for lots of great interviews in April. If you are feeling overwhelmed and need someone to talk to please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Or visit online: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Please email loudernow88@gmail.com if you would like to be a guest on the show or have any questions or comments. We would love to hear from you. If you like what you hear and would like to make a donation to this podcast. Please visit the Make A Donation link on my link tree: https://linktr.ee/loudernowmhjareddiehl Also, Jared has a course on Listenable called How To Cope with Depression: https://listenable.io/web/courses/347/how-to-cope-with-depression/
Jared takes a break to update you all on a recent car accident he was in and how feeling flat and numb has been a part of the struggle for a couple of years. What to do if this is you? Jared says there is no solution other than reaching out and letting others know where you are at. You can find comfort and hope in sharing your story with others. Other strategies for dealing with mental illness and diagnosis to be discussed in future episodes.
If you need someone to talk to you can call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline.
800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Other resources:
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The Mighty
This article inspired some of todays talks:
https://themighty.com/2019/11/bipolar-simple-tasks-impossible/
Jared also has a course on Listenable called How To Cope With Depression
https://listenable.io/web/courses/347/how-to-cope-with-depression/
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James Curtis and Jared go way back to 2015 in the early years of moving to Pomona. James and Jared both met doing a program called Courageous Minds at Tri-City Pomona. Since then there has been a forever bond of brotherhood. This interview was recorded a month ago and here are some notes from the talk.
James has a podcast from 2015 where he does a deep dive into people's lives and learns from professionals and educators on mental illness: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mindset-mental-health-news-information/id913438653 James also had a TV show back in the day called Curtis Court. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2w7LXK2tDY James recently stepped down from being president of Nami Pomona Valley. He is working on getting back into doing therapy and in the meantime he leads various mental health support groups. Our talk( bullet points) - We can't tell when I am better or how bad I've been - You don't know you are doing bad until you are in the toilet. It is hard to recognize the signs. -James grew up in the 50's as a on only child - depression in college - dancer football player. Resident Advisor - Law school. Marriage. Kids - Was on TV during the O.J. Simpson trial. - Had him own show called Curtis Court( see above for link) - Went through divorce, losing the big job, losing the big money. James and I both talk about the brokenness that comes especially when everything was going good. - The thing we share in common is that we both have people. - There seems to be more help for those dealing with drugs and alcohol but not anything for mental health. - We get in our own way and minimize what happens to us. We try to look good. _Gets fired by the doctor because James missed an appointment James gets mad. What the hell happened to me? - James went on a journey. Started MindSet. He called everyone and went on a quest to connect with people. - Ended up finding NAMI. Became a board member. - Felt like the first time in forever that I could breathe- on his experience with NAMI Where is your life now James? - "The only constant in life is change." - James making fun of Jared for quoting philosophy and being cynical -I am not in the same place as I was. -Being hard on ourselves - James saying look at how far you have come - Jared says, "I want to live. I don't want regret!" - James saying that's why mental health support groups are so important. Closing thoughts: Get a support group, you don't even need to say anything. Just be there and listen. Other resources: https://afsp.org/ https://www.dbsalliance.org/
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Episode #41. New Episodes every Friday.
Today is a special show. A great interview with Richard Kaufman also known as the Comeback Coach. Richard's Bio:
Richard Kaufman originally hails from Belleville, NJ. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1986-1988. Richard had a temporary break in service, he continued to serve in the Army National Guard from 1991-2012 in the following states, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. One of the missions of his unit was to support Operation Enduring Freedom. Richard was medically retired after 23 years of service. During his career, Richard had three Military Occupational Specialties. He served as a 19K (M1 Armor Crewman), 19D (Calvary Scout), and an 11B (Infantryman). As a Mi Crewman, Rich worked as part of a team to operate armored equipment and fire weapons to destroy enemy positions. His role was to operate tanks and amphibious assault vehicles to engage and destroy the enemy. As a Calvary Scout, he would be the lead on platoon reconnaissance and security missions. As an Infantryman, Rich lead infantry teams in military operations, providing tactical and technical guidance to subordinates and professional support to both superiors and subordinates in the accomplishment of their duties. Richard left the military at the rank of Sergeant. In his civilian career, Richard work for 3 decades at GNC (General Nutrition Center). Like most veterans, Rich worked his way up at the company. He has always been passionate about helping people and fitness. He started as a salesperson, assisting customers in recommending products for a variety of health and fitness calls. Through hard work and perseverance, Rich was promoted as General Manager at GNC in Hackensack for several years. Rich was responsible for assisting customers in finding the right supplements for their needs and worked closely with new customers to help them understand the importance of supplements Like many other veterans, Rich is no stranger to some of the struggles that is experienced by veterans that have served. He has had his struggles with substance abuse addiction, traumatic brain injury, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Recently, Rich celebrated 32 years of sobriety. Having come back from drug addiction, alcoholism, and homelessness, he now helps people struggling with depression or any other health fitness or addiction related issues. Recently, he suffered a minor setback with his sight and became partially blind. He did not let that situation slow him down one bit as he dedicated himself to other ventures. In the community, Rich is known as “The Comeback Coach”. Rich is also the author of the book, A Hero's Journey From Darkness to Light. He also is the host of the 8th most listened to veteran podcast online, Success Your Why, Powers Your How. There he interviews a myriad of guest ranging from business leaders, vetrepreneurs, and other prominent figures to talk about their unique journey and struggles. He is pushing the #todayldecide campaign, a campaign focused and assisting people with mental health struggles. Rich is married to his lovely wife, Michele and has 3 kids, Sean 18, Liam 16, and Linda Lee 8. He resides in North Arlington, NJ. Richard thank you for your service to our country and your continued service to others! Show Discussion points: - Early influence of dad leaving. - Mom is sober but struggled to stay sober when Richard was a kid - Got introduced to alcohol at age 12 - Moving on from the past. "Whatever happens to you is your fault." - Richard has read 6,000 books and mostly from his bath tub -Been sober since New Years Eve 1989 - Suffered a traumatic brain injury - At about 24 minutes we talk about Richard's suicidal moment. - Richard's motivation to live was being a new parent and the love he has for his family. - Richard said..Over 4,000 kids ages 8 to 18 suicide attempts a day. If you are a parent you need to listen to this. - Shame is the underlying issue when it comes to mental illness. - If you want to change your life in 30 days: 1. write down a list of people you have harmed- ask for forgiveness 2. write a down of people that have harmed you- ask for forgiveness 3. forgive yourself
- We don't have to deal with the guilt and shame. - The 3 most important words in the english language: I have to decide. - ' I am sick and tired of being sick and tired and go get help' - You are what you consume - Filling up with positive people and positive influences - Taking your ability and turning it into your this ability - Celebrate Recovery can help. - Getting new friends to stay sober - You are the average of the five people you hang out with More information............................................................................ Richard is a hosting a free virtual mental health summit on April 3rd called Today I Decide. Follow this link to register: https://mountainupcoffee.com/products/todayidecide-a-mental-health-sumit?_pos=1&_sid=f74bca8db&_ss=r&goal=0_ab42ed4b1b-afbe41a3df-128699194&mc_cid=afbe41a3df&mc_eid=4736524482&fbclid=IwAR2a8imwy_sI8JGVWgk0IjrmzQmL_ECVIddmB2wEoJkUsk4dLlgJK7mcMjQ You can find Richard here: https://richardkaufman.net/ Richard has two podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VQmApC4L3ZmbXHLwxO7mB Richard is awesome. He also has a book that you can purchase on Amazon. It is called A Hero's Journey. https://www.amazon.com/Heros-Journey-Darkness-light-ebook/dp/B07MBV7CC3/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=richard+kaufman&qid=1615615392&s=digital-text&sr=1-6 His newest and latest podcast is called Vertical Momentum. Richard interviews high achievers in life and business. https://open.spotify.com/show/1AVDzGn31ZRpzBdBIREhgo If you are feeling overwhelmed and need someone to talk to please call The National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Other resources include: Nami.org The Mighty Seize the Awkward https://catchingyourbreath.com/ If you would like to share your mental health story or recovery/ addiction story please reach out loudernow88@gmail.com, or also reach out to give feedback and comments. Also follow Jared on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006715818360 And on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouderNowMH https://www.instagram.com/loudernowmh/ Jared also just released a new audio course on Listenable.io called How to Cope with Depression. Find it here: https://listenable.io/web/courses/347/how-to-cope-with-depression/
Jared first celebrates progress. This is the 2 year anniversary( as of March 1st) of this podcast being out in public. Jared also reminisces of going to the hospital a year ago and the last time he was in the movie theater.
Jared talks about a recent story of dealing with conflict with a co-worker and then hanging out and trying to connect with each other but Jared's distraction with Facebook and podcasting networking. Having opportunities to be present with people and nature. Don't let it pass you up. Take advantage of these moments.
Other bullet points to consider:
- What is an episode? It is when things are imbalanced. When things are not right. Either a manic high or a depressive low. it usually is brought on by stress or even medication changes. Your sleep is probably being affected. Jared's sleep always suffered in an episode.
- No one is going to die! No one probably would notice if you left the group. Not that serious.( talking about podcast Facebook groups)
- Jared was missing out because I was feeding my soul with distraction.
- Psalm 37 feed on his faithfulness
- The language in Scripture satisfying us like food
- John the 7 I Am's. 2 of them have to do with water and food. Bread of life and living water.
- The miracles of the old Testaments. Daily manna. Daily provision.
- Isaiah 55 Why do you spend your money on that which doesn't satisfy?
- John 4 Jesus and the women at the well. If you knew the gift the God and who it is who is talking to you, you wouldn't run and hide and go to other things. You would ask to be satisfied and filled up.
- I am sorry for not talking about God more!
- 27 minute mark Be as grateful as possible for everything
- One of the most important messages in Scripture is being grateful
- Love is the most important thing. Gratitude is the fruit of love.
- We can really receive as much as he wants to give.
- Because of depression you feel like you are surviving...just get through the day without suicidal thoughts. Everyday is a burden. The opposite of gratitude.
- Depression then turns into self-hatred and then it turns into anger
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First thing to do:
- Make a really really long list of everything you are grateful for.
- 1 Thes. 5:18 Give thanks in all circumstances
- Psalm 118:24 this is the day that the Lord has made
- 'every single day is a second chance at life.'
- Col. 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts and be thankful.
- Ps. 107:1 Oh, give thanks to the Lord for He is good
- Math. 6:21 Where your treasure is there your heart is.
- 2 Cor. 2:14 Thanks be to God.
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Jared had the pleasure of teaming up with Listenable.io in creating a course called How To Cope With Depression. For the next 40 days you can use this code:
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Episode #38. This is a very special episode. Jared is honored to be able to meet new people all of the time thanks to NAMI this interview is possible. Angelique is a new friend. Jared and Angelique did a In Our Own Voice presentation together and now she is a guest on the podcast. From Brooklyn to Harvard all the way to Los Angeles this talented young women has had some ups and downs and lives to tell us all about it. We dive into childhood, parents that tell you you have to be strong and how that has impacted our views on mental health, and having siblings with a mental illness. We also talk about art, creativity, and how faith in God has played a role in pursuing recovery. Jared also bases his knowledge of Harvard off of the movie Good Will Hunting:) Some facts about our guest Angelique: -First play was kindergarten - Snow White -Started pursuing it professionally in summer 2012 -Moved to LA Dec 2018 to pursue it full-time -Incredible yet incredibly hard. -Favorite movies: The Lion King, The Dark Knight (2008, Heath Ledger, just an incredible performance) Entire movie was well done, capt Harvard AB 2015: Economics, Theater, Spanish Links: Instagram/Twitter/Clubhouse: @_Love_Angelique Voyage LA Feature: http://voyagela.com/interview/meet-angelique-henderson-n-los-angeles/ IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm10861701/ Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HendersonAngelique LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/hendersonangelique Instagram: www.instagram.com/_Love_Angelique Twitter: www.twitter.com/_Love_Angelique YouTube: www.YouTube.com/AngeliqueHenderson Personal Website: www.AngeliqueHenderson.com If you like what you hear please subscribe and leave a review. If you would like to be guest on this show please email Jared at loudernow88@gmail.com If you are feeling overwhelmed and need someone to talk to: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. Learn more 800-273-8255 Also, check out https://www.namiglac.org/ if you live in Los Angeles or check out https://nami.org/Home
In between interviews with friends and some reflection from two months of not posting much Jared reflects on three thoughts that have taken up a lot of mental space. #1 is comparison to others, #2 is the overall sensation of not feeling good enough and #3 is feeling like no impact is being made in life and in the world of mental health. These are real struggles. The solution: take some action. Just move towards acting. Speak up. Start talking. This episode is dedicated to those that are speaking up right now. Heavily influenced by Leo Flowers and Before You Kill Yourself Podcast, and Matt Haig's books Reasons to Stay Alive, and the Midnight Library. Taking responsibility for as much of life as you can when it comes to mental illness is a profound truth and something Jared tries to live by. Also, it is the life of Christ that impacts and influences us. He also took action each and everyday.
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So much to say about this interview. Recorded early December and now the first release of 2021. Wow. Almost 2 years of podcasting. Jacob Post is one of Jared's oldest friends. They reconnected over the summer when Jared was in a horrible place mentally. It was God doing what He always does and bringing great people into our lives at just the right time. Jacob and Jared have so many memories of working at Safeway together to Jacob's Mexico wedding in 2006 all the way until this great conversation.
Jacob talks about his recent struggles with his mental health and how God and people and the love for his family pulled him through it all. It was a powerful talk on how we need each other in life and we need to continue this discussion of mental health.
Jacob has been happily married for 15 years, father to a wonderful daughter, commercial lender for 15 years, and unashamed follower of Jesus and his teachings. He lives in Fort Collins, Colorado with his wife and daughter.
Jumping right into it. Britt is a friend. Britt is awesome and brought a great talk to the show. I love our talk about mindfulness. It is something I need more of in my life and more of us need to hear and talk about it. A little bit more about Britt:
Britt is a motivational speaker, 500 hour certified yoga instructor, and presenter/educator for NAMI West Los Angeles. She recently received a certificate on Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction from Brown University and over the last two years she has shared her story to educate and empower and build communities from within. She developed the 5-Principles of Purpose over four years ago, when she was going through a transitioning stage in life. She has applied these five mindfulness based principles to her own life and has experienced unimaginable positive life changes. She is passionate about being able to teach, inspire, and uplift others through the power of her voice and mental health education.
She will also be launching a new website in the new year it will be called: meetbritt.com.
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So much to say about Gio. His bio is rich in experience and life. Today is a day of honor. I am talking about Veteran's Day and today's episode dives deep into Army Veteran Giovanni.
Giovanni (Gio to friends and family) is a 35 year old, US Army veteran, born and raised in Orange County, CA. Throughout his life, Gio has always had a passion for helping. He has found opportunities to help others through teaching, speaking engagements, advocacy and mentorship. Some of his greatest accomplishments include: • Worked with special needs children as an instructional aide. • Guest Speaker for VOICES: Veteran Storytelling Project an Arts OC initiative
• Mental Health Advocate and IOOV speaker for the National Alliance on Mental Health Illness (NAMI)
• Business Office Administration Instructor at UEI College
• Photographer / Owner of gbgPhotography.CA (www.gbgphotographyca.com)
• Instructed an introductory photography class, for student veterans, at Chapman University
• Guest Speaker at San Fernando High School, for historical and cultural lessons on Afghanistan; giving students conceptual and anecdotal context, as they begin class readings for, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini • Wrote and published One Angry Veteran You can buy One Angry Veteran on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/One-Angry-Veteran-Giovanni-Berdejo-Gallegos-ebook/dp/B07W6BJN8K/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=one+angry+veteran&qid=1605161445&sr=8-1 If you or anyone you know is a Veteran and needs help. Please check out: https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Veterans-Active-Duty. You can also call the Veteran's Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 and pressing 1.
This episode has a lot going on. I talk more about my friend who recently died by suicide. Please get help. Don't stay hidden in the darkness. Find people that you can trust and talk to about your depression. Challenge the lies. It will pass. Things will get better. I talk to my good friend Josh Rivas. Josh is a talented artist, a man of God, and a great friend. Josh talks to me about anxiety, sexual immorality, and how God plays a role in our mental health. I say a prayer over all of us at the end of this show because I know this week has been a challenging one.
In this episode of Louder Now I talk about my recent friend who died by suicide and more to come in future episodes about that. I get to interview a real special guest.
Meet Lisa. She's a Special Needs Instructional Aide, a mental health motivational speaker for our job NAMI, and a single mother of 3. Wow she doesn't get more charismatic than that. She loves writing poetry and enjoys dancing to 80s new wave, hip hop, reageton, and anything with a good beat. When I asked Lisa why she loves to dance she responded, " I was a late bloomer. Didn't learn how to get my grove on till my mid 20s. I have a lot of lost time to make up for."
This podcast episode is a lot of fun. After 6 months of not taking any speaking events due to my depressive episode I am back at it again with speaking. Most of the audio you have heard before but want to share with you the new and updated version of my story. Getting to speak is such a huge honor and blessing.
Today's special guest is my good friend Amy Lynn. I've known Amy since 2013 and she has been such a great friend to me. She has been through a lot and has a lot to say. Full of wisdom and truth she speaks from the heart. We had a not so scripted out conversation but I think you will enjoy it.
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Talks about what the last 3 months of life has been like and why the gap from May to August...key phrase: in an episode. The movie Honey Boy inspired a conversation about blame and fatherhood and how bipolar and blaming parents can happen. 5 reasons why it's not your parent's fault.
Shortly after publishing the last episode in early May I checked myself into the hospital and the combination of a new medication mixed with life circumstances spun me into a horrible depressive episode. It has now been 89 days. Things have been improving the past 14 days hence recording this episode now. Here is a special episode recapping the last few months.
7 things I am grateful for 7 years later. 7 years ago I tried to overdose and I should have died but with much prayer from friends, family and a local church I made it. God has been faithful and so, so good. Please ask for help if you are struggling.
I give 3 things you can do when you are feeling sad and down. Today is a hard day and I feeling extra sad and depressed. I am being honest and hoping my openness will help some people.
A special episode with guest star Brantley Smith. My good friend from back in the Kansas City days. Brantley talks about his experience with physical pain and mental health.
A special episode. A throwback to November 2015 sermon that I preached at Cody's house back in the days of New Life Pomona. A reminder to make Jesus our source for everything and evaluate the amount of time we are spending with Him.
In this episode I talk about 5 areas of life to look at when you are depressed and how they can help you in your recovery.
In this episode we bring back special guest Will Carroll and talk about the power of hope in this depressive episode that Jared has been having.
I was recently in the hospital for 5 days. I talk about my experience and the importance of having community. I also talk about Luke 5 and Jesus healing the paralytic man.
A continuation of the last episode on hating bipolar. Feeling stuck at work and in life and fighting lies that progress is something that I have made.
I talk about 5 areas where Bi-Polar has affected where I say, " I hate having bipolar!" This is me processing right now what I have been thinking about recently.
All of my life I have wanted to preach the Gospel. Here is a special episode reflecting on preaching. I play some audio clips from my church days at New Life in Pomona. How my depression has played a role in preaching.
More lessons on the last 12 years. I talk about how acceptance has played a role and how my faith has impacted my mental health.
2007 was the beginning of mental illness and at first myself and my family were not in full acceptance of it. It took a lot of time to get to a place of acceptance. I also play audio from a recent speaking event where my friend Jamie compliments me on recovery.
I have had a really hard 2.5 months. My voices and thoughts feel like they have been getting the best of me. This show is dedicated to talking about the struggles I have with depression.
In episode #14 I continue to answer questions from various speaking events and talk about the power of the fall( Autumn).
In this Season 2 premiere I come back after 4 months( and good to be back) to talk about various speaking events where I get to meet new people and answer questions that help add to the discussion.
Back to the beginning again. In the season one finale Jared talks about the coma and the suicide that was the most life altering event. This set him on the journey of really accepting that mental illness and staying on medicine had to happen. Season 2 will start back up in July 2019. #staytuned
Diving into relationships with women and how that relates with mental health. More on loneliness and other parts of how our unhealthy behavior can create regret. Jared doesn't like the phrase, " Do the best that you can." Also discussing the book Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl. We get into the discussion about Logotherapy and what is implies for those dealing with depression.
Diving deep into how the relationship with the Father affects our lives and our depression.
Playing the game of 20 questions plus 20 more for FAQ's. Jared answers 40 plus questions ranging from pop culture to mental health to bible trivia.
Talking more about signs and symptoms and risky behaviors where we struggle and where we get addicted.
Episode #7 dives into the combination of faith and mental illness. We get going on the large debate and conversation of how much devil and deliverance are apart of finding a balance. Jared says that his idea of all this started with being raised Pentecostal and Charismatic. However, others share this experience and others share a similar dynamic of having the bible and faith influence mental illness. We want to bring it all together in this show and episode #7 is the start of tackling theology with mental health. Thanks for listening!
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Based on inspiration from an event that I got to speak at with Nami. We looked at this video from Brene Brown:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw
This video and article:
https://twentyonetoys.com/blogs/teaching-empathy/brene-brown-empathy-vs-sympathy
We dive into how the life of Christ also compels us to empathy. Jesus went about healing every kind of illness and disease in Mathew 4. I want both of these to exist in my life and I think as a person that deals with mental health issues we need it even more.
We jump on the topic of some elements of what depression is like. Dealing with conflict, and motivation. The acronym L.I.V.E. is something practical to live by with the present, past, and future tense. We also live by Inviting Humility, as we need that for each and every part of our recovery.
In this episode we talk about the stigma behind mental illness. We dive into way we can help each other understand all the sides to mental illness. Humility with empathy is a must for starting this conversation. This won't be the last time we talk about this subject.
This special one hour episode we talk about the role of blame and responsibility and how it affects our mental health. For the first 6 years of my struggles I had a lot of denial and that kept me from fully receiving all the help that I needed. We also talk about how to let go and forgive others in the process of getting help. We had so much to say that this episode is a special extended version.
In episode #2 we talk about anxiety and the Wesleyan Quadrilateral as reason, tradition, experience, and Scripture are helpful in making decisions with faith and mental illness. Where do we pull inspiration in the bible for anxiety and how does it vary from worry. We have a good God that wants to provide, and will provide for us.
In this episode we talk about the defining moments of when depression and anxiety entered my life. At the age of 21 I received my first diagnosis. Bi-Polar was what the doctor's said I had. Here I am 12 years later still working through it and making this podcast to inspire and give hope. You can live with mental illness and you are going to be okay.