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June 13, 2023

Unhealthy Mental Health Manifestations: Kaet discusses the release of…

Anxiety and depression and their effects show up in many different forms. Millions of Americans have struggled at some point with an eating disorder as well as unhealthy coping mechanisms like cutting. Join us today as we tal...

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June 6, 2023

Life’s unexpected challenges: Sarah shares her story of a quickly esc…

Losing a parent as a child is an extremely traumatic event. Families work to cobble together each day and lean on each other in ways unexpected. Years later, after Sarah became a parent herself, she dealt with an extremely te...

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May 30, 2023

A Journey Through A Harrowing Diagnosis to Recovery: Lori Discusses h…

As we move through phases in our life, we often do the work to understand the root of our struggles and our ways of thinking. Join us as Lori describes her lifelong struggle with codependency before facing a harrowing diagnos...

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May 23, 2023

Generational Medical Adversity: Jay on Dealing with his own multiple …

Growing up as an active teenager playing multiple sports, we rarely realize how much these extra curricular activities give us meaning until they are taken away from us. Join us today as we talk with Jay about the long lastin...

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May 15, 2023

Succumbing to the Many Realities of Addiction: Kevin’s Story of Multi…

The financial crisis of 2008 had disastrous effects all over the world. Not only did it put millions of people out of a job, it also led to multiple struggles outside of the economic forum. Join us today as we …

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May 9, 2023

Getting to Go First: Siri Lindley on Finding a Way of Taking the Impo…

As we go through life, we have the opportunity to populate the narratives with stories that strengthen us. Today’s guest, Siri Lindley, is a world champion tri-athlete and coach, co-founder with her wife of the Believe Ranch ...

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April 25, 2023

From Pandemic Pressure to Purpose: JTR Brown's Journey of Resilience …

While the pandemic was traumatizing for all of us, it might have hit health care workers the most acutely. Every day, they came in and did their jobs heroically, even when we were not sure how we would move forward. …

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April 18, 2023

Surviving January 6th: Jenn's Story of Courage, Democracy, and Healin…

January 6th was one of the darkest days in the history of the United States. While it was traumatic for the country as a whole, residents of Washington, DC and those who work in the political arena likely have more …

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April 11, 2023

Overcoming the Battle Within: Jeff Adamec's Journey from Troubled Upb…

Growing up in a home with an alcoholic parent has reverberations that last through the rest of one’s life. Compound that trauma with PTSD from years of special forces combat and you will find the story of our guest Jeff. …

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April 4, 2023

Transforming Turmoil: Michael's Inspiring Tale of Overcoming a Fracti…

Growing up in an environment with constant arguing and conflict can have lifelong effects on a person. Not only that, but it can forge deep bonds between family members. It can also lead to instances when we as people are …

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March 28, 2023

Long Haul Covid Chronicles: Krista Atkinson's Unyielding Fight Agains…

Since the pandemic first fully descended on the shores of America over three years ago, we as a society have been faced with constant new strains of Covid and are still just now learning about some of its more damaging …

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March 21, 2023

Embracing Sensitivity: Katie's Journey Through Isolation, Creativity,…

More often than not, as a sensitive person, the world seems overwhelming. Sometimes there are healthy outlets for this — art, friendship, exercise (perhaps). However, even with healthy outlets, sensitivity can bring with it a...

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March 14, 2023

Navigating Growth: Josh's Insights on Upbringing, Parenting, and the …

As we come of age, there are many things we can bond with our parents over. However, those too can present instances for frustrations. As we grow into young adults trying to make it on our own, we also run …

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March 7, 2023

The Journey of Fatherhood: Shawn's Reflections on Family Legacy, Chal…

Being a parent is likely the most difficult job on the planet. It can also be one of the most rewarding. Families not only impact us in our day to day life, but across generations. Join us today as we …

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Feb. 28, 2023

Chris Marcum's Encore: The Bumpy Road to Finding the Right Balance in…

Often, medication is a positive part of the mental health process. However, sometimes it can be a negative experience before the right balance is made. The original Sad Times Guest returns! Join us today as we talk to the gre...

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Feb. 21, 2023

Creative Healing: Libby's Journey Through Artistic Dreams, Struggles,…

One of the great elixirs for sadness, anxiety, and depression is creation. More often than is likely discussed, the creation of something large or small also acts as a sort of therapy. Join us today as we talk with Libby …

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Feb. 14, 2023

John's Triumphant Return: Reflections on the Road to Recovery and Cel…

When people struggle with addiction, they often will hit a rock bottom and begin to recover. While the struggle to remain sober is very real in the beginning, it does not get much easier as the days move along. Returning …

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Feb. 7, 2023

Michael's Resilient Journey: Tackling Parenting, Grief, Work Stress, …

Parenting is likely the most challenging job there is in the world. Add to the top of that grief, work stress, and continued struggles with addiction, and it becomes almost impossible. Join us as the guest on the 4th Sad …

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Jan. 31, 2023

Aaron's Unyielding Spirit: Navigating Autoimmune Challenges, Dementia…

Due to a host of autoimmune disorders, Millions of Americans live with constant pain and discomfort. Join us as we talk with Aaron about his daily health struggles and how it has effected both his personal and professional li...

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Jan. 24, 2023

Joe's Journey Through Adversity: Overcoming Pandemic Struggles, Menta…

When the pandemic hit, perhaps the industry most affected was the entertainment industry. Join us today as we talk with Joe and his struggles through losing his livelihood and meaning the last few years. Also, Joe will share ...

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Jan. 17, 2023

Jeremy's Fight: Facing Lifelong Mental Health Struggles and Overcomin…

Join us today as we speak with Jeremy about his life long struggles with mental health and the horrible tragedy he and his family endured this past year. If you or anyone you know have suicidal thoughts or ideations, please …

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Jan. 10, 2023

Behind the Bravery: Firefighter Jay's Mental Health Journey Through 2…

As a society, we lean on our first responders every single day. However, often we don’t hear their side of the story — how difficult and taxing their job can be; the trauma that they take home with them every …

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Jan. 3, 2023

Chelsie's Resilient Heart: Confronting Grief, Lifelong Mental Health …

The loss of someone close to us is something we all fear or dread to some degree or another, but are we ever truly ready? Also, what about traumatic events that spring upon us in life that we in no …

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March 23, 2020

Navigating Life's Uncertainty: Tach Van Sickle's Journey Through Anxi…

As an anxious person, the thought and projection of life can often be overwhelming. When life presents itself as even more unpredictable than we may have envisioned or feared, our perspective contracts and reminds us how litt...

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