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 diagnosis. After the diagnosis, we will hear about Lori’s “Dark Night of the Soul…
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 lasting effects of a serious medical condition when he was a teenager and how it…
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 hop across the pond and speak with Kevin about his battles with alcohol addiction, his st…
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 and Rescue, and one of Tony Robbins’s 10 favorite motivational speakers. J…
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. Also, dur...
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 levels of acute trauma related to that day's events. Join as we talk with Jenn today…
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. Please join us as we talk with Jeff about his upbringing, his service to our c…
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 bestowed a love we did not expect. Join us today as we talk with Michael abou…
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 effects. One of the least understood parts of the pandemic has been “Long Haul C…
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 sort of isolation that is hard to describe. As the last three years will …
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 into various different forms of leadership and find some might suit our needs more than other…
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 talk with Shawn about his upbringing, his hopes and expectations for fatherhood, and the difficult…
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 great Chris Marcum once again where he came from, his journey of stops and st…
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 abou...
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 from his first appearance in the 7th episode of Sad Times, join us as we talk …
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 Times episode returns to continue telling his amazing story. Learn more a…
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 life. We will also talk about the dispiriting challenge of watching a loved …
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 his story about his father’s courageous battle with cancer and his youthfu…
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 reach out to the National Suicide Hotline by dialing 9-8-8. You can fin…
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 single day. Join us as we talk with Jay, a 28 year Firefighting veteran, and his mental he…
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 way expect? How do we process that? Join us today as our guest Chelsie tells about her grief in losin…
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 little control we have. Join us today as we talk with Tach Van Sickle about no…
Growing up with siblings can be at times enlightening, empowering, and frustrating. One thing is for sure: our siblings play a huge part in who we are. Join us today as we speak with Bob about growing up in Chicago, his relationship with his sister, the tragedy of her untimely death, and the streng…
Emotions and family are two things that usually go together. However family is t always the most fertile ground for expressing or learning about emotions. Join us this week as we talk with Jenny Chau about her relationship with her family along with how she rebelled to get out of the house. Fin…