Room 9

Ryan Horwath is the founder and CEO of Pacific Cloud Seafood. Pacific Cloud Seafood is a values-based seafood company delivering sustainably caught seafood to people who believe in eating with the ecosystem. In this episode Sean and Ryan chat about over-fishing the oceans, corruption in the industry, and the way to get the best fish from your local market.

Brian is a therapist, a carpenter, and a soon to be dad. This conversation touches on overworked therapist, psychedelics, recovery, and much more. 

Michael Nieves is a Storyteller, Culture Builder, Conversation Starter, a Pastor, and much more. Sean and Mike talk parenting, do we protect or teach, and the responsibility that comes along with raising a child who will one day no longer be a child. Also, be sure to connect with Michael on his LinkedIn page.

SB is a life coach, business owner, public speaker, and much more. Sean and SB dive right back into where they left off at episode #100; they chat about the journey of self-exploration. Check what SB has going on at her website or LinkedIn page.

In this episode of Room 9 Sean and Matt take a deep dive into a few chapters from Dr. Jordan Peterson's book "Beyond Order".

Here is the Room 9 host, Sean Cuddihy,  saying "fuck" and venting. He also shares some Room 9 struggles and what the future is looking like. 

This is a conversation with Devon Philips. Devon started as a software developer. He owned a few businesses, got a few degrees, and most importantly is constantly working on his own individuality. In this episode of Room 9 Sean and Devon touch on just that, the importance of introspection and personal development. Oh yeah, we also touch on psychedelics.  Reach out to Devon on Instagram and be sure to give his blog, "To Just Be", a read.    

SB is a life coach, business owner, public speaker, and much more. In this episode of Room 9 Sean and SB get into a wonderful conversation around the challenges that come with developing self-awareness and improving ones own individuality. Connect with SB on her website or reach out to her on LinkedIn

Travis Carlson of Pan-American Film Division is an Independent Film Maker from Buffalo, NY. He is also a writer, director, actor, cinematographer... should I keep going? Because I could. Sean and Travis get into Pan-American Film Division's first full length film "Mother's Day". Which is, first and foremost, an honest portrait of a Mother and Son swept away by life-changing transitions and mental illness. This film was based on the raw, real-life story of Writer and Director Travis Carlson. You can check out the film and other work by Pan-American Film Division on their website.

Ben Burns is the Chief Operating Officer of The Futur and as Digital Creative Director at Blind. In this episode of "Room 9" Sean chats with Ben about his journey from designer to the police force and back to designer again, as well as the importance of learning to just jump into fear. Be sure to check out what else Ben, Blind, and The Futur have going on their websites.

Spencer has been in the creative, design, and branding world for over 15 years. In this conversation, Sean talks with Spencer about his decision to quit drinking over a year ago, the importance of finding clarity in ones life, and of course pieces of Spencer's story.    Connect with Spencer on his LinkedIn page

Slash Coleman is pushing Laughter Yoga out to the world. And in this episode of Room 9 Sean and Slash discuss the importance of laughter yoga and they discuss Slash's upcoming webinar. Be sure to sign up for the webinar here and get in touch with Slash on his LinkedIn page or his website.

Kate Bryan is the Founder and CEO of 1 Girl Revolution. 1 Girl Revolution tells stories of resilience, empowerment, courage, strength, beauty, and kindness. And highlights the stories of women and girls that the world may not know or may not have heard their story told. Be sure to check out 1GirlRevolution.com and listen to the podcast or watch some documentaries.

Shurmatz Counseling is proud to announce the pilot training program for Therapists Helping And Nourishing Knowledge Sharing (THANKS). With the foundational understanding that accessibility is a social justice issue, Shurmatz Counseling has developed an innovative and exciting program designed with accessibility at its core.   See all past and future trainings at ShurmatzCounseling.com

Samuel E. Vaughn has been in the field of adult mental health and abuse for 6 years. During his tenure, he worked with survivors and perpetrators of domestic and sexual violence. In particular, he ran the Erie County Domestic Violence Rape Crisis Center and Non-Residential Domestic Violence provider for New York State, which serviced the statewide hotlines for Domestic and Sexual Violence.   Get in touch with Samuel on his website or on LinkedIn 

Erik is the owner of OfTheSea.com,  and he builds brands that demand attention and create conversation. He's a writer who believes love is the answer to every question. You can encounter his musings on life at TheSeaLog.com.    Be sure to connect with Erik on his LinkedIn page.

Matt Davies is another guest who started off in the design world and is now in the game of branding. Of course we touch on those topics in this episode, but we also get into "thinking about thinking."   Reach out to Matt on his website or on LinkedIn.   Another awesome conversation with an awesome human.

Melinda Livsey went from graphic designer to brand identity designer and is now a brand strategist. She is a big part of the very successful YouTube channel "The Futur" and most importantly a bad-ass human being. Get in touch with Melinda on LinkedIn or her website, marksandmaker.com And don't forget to check on The Futur, it's much more than design, strategy, and business.

Karl Shallowhorn is an author, mental health advocate, and the founder of Shallowhorn Consulting. In this episode Sean and Karl talk about his book "Leadership Through the Lens of the 12 Steps", the importance of relationships, and how Karl was able to overcome his struggle with bi-polar disorder. Be sure to connect with Karl on his LinkedIn page.

Matthew Oliver is back! Sean and Matt have a conversation around a book written by Dr. Gabor Mate, "In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts".

Gary Vaynerchuk is the CEO of "Vayner Media". In this episode of Room 9 Sean and Gary chat about mental health, addiction, and branding.  For more information about "Room 9" head on over to our website. 

Fabian Geyrhalter is a brand strategist and creative director who was born in Vienna, Austria, and has been living in Los Angeles for over half his life. In this episode Sean and Fabian dive deep into the importance brand, brand strategy, and storytelling play in any business and how we must stay the course in authenticity in order to truly connect with the people who use our services.  Get in touch with Fabian on his website, check out his books, and listen to his podcast.   

Here is a short solo episode from Host Sean Cuddihy. Sean talks about the challenges from 2020 and what the future has in stored for "Room 9".    

Kyle Ruggeri is in recovery and is the front man on the YouTube channel "Sober Dog". In this episode Sean talks with Kyle about clean time, how we let little slip-ups turn into big slip-ups, and the importance of developing self-love before entering recovery.    Subscribe to Kyle's YouTube channel  or you can connect with him on his Website, Instagram, or Facebook

Wes Woodson believes in the power of storytelling and using stories to make an impact in the world through his entrepreneurial endeavors. Wes is the founder of thehidden, a movement presented through the form of street-wear clothing, through which he encourages people to be themselves, un-apologetically, and embrace their uniqueness.    Wes' website and book pre-order You can also follow Wes on Instagram, LinkedIn, FaceBook, and Twitter

Barb Klein is an Author, Life Coach, Retreat Leader, Self-Care Guide, and most importantly a mother who supports other mothers who have children lost in substance use. In this episode Sean and Barb talk about Barb's company "Inspired Possibility", the importance selfishness plays in selflessness, and her journey through her son's substance use struggle.    Buy Barb's book on her website, or you can grab it on Amazon.  Keep up to date with what Barb has going on: Instagram, LinkedIn, and FaceBook

In this episode of Room 9, Sean chats with Christa Bingham about her journey to recovery and the important role therapy played in her success.

Nicole Kowal has been dealing with Cystic Fibrosis since she was a child yet has an outlook on life that every one of us could learn from.Sean Cuddihy is raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - you can help the foundation on their website - just follow this link. 

Nick Jaworski is the CEO of Circle Social Inc., host of the "Recovery Executive Podcast", and an expert in Behavioral Health strategy, marketing, and growth.  Get in touch with the team at Circle Social Inc. on their website.You can even connect with them on FaceBook, Twitter, and LinkedIn

Endeavor Health Services is partnering with the Buffalo Police to embed behavioral health clinicians in the department in order to bridge the communication gap between the criminal justice system and the public. We need something like this now more than ever and host Sean Cuddihy talks with Sarah Bonk, from Endeavor Health, about this new implemented program. Find out more by calling Endeavor at (716)895-6701 or visit them at www.ehsny.org

Jay Rothman is a Transformational Coach and host of "Real Men, Real Talk".  Sean and Jay dive deep into a conversation about control, self-exploration, and the process of coming home to oneself.Get in touch with Jay on his website.Or find him on FaceBook or LinkedIn LISTEN to "Real Men, Real Talk" and be sure to like their FaceBook page

Charles Mattocks is an author, producer, and director, whose work has been showcased with appearances on CNN, The Today Show, Dr. Oz, Fox News, Good Morning America, The Talk, The Martha Stewart Show and numerous media outlets worldwide.   Charles Mattocks WebsiteBe sure to connect with Charles on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and FaceBookRoom 9 Website

Compeer promotes good mental health among adults, youth, seniors, and veterans through supportive relationships. Tim Boiling (CEO) and Katie Walsh (Director of Mental Health Education) have a chat with host Sean Cuddihy about their passions, why they got into the behavioral health field, and the services that are offered at Compeer.    Check out more of what Compeer has to offer on their website! Compeer is also on FaceBook and Instagram

In this episode of Room 9 Sean talks with Lane Kennedy about her recovery, how the word "should" limits us, and how the process is about the process, not obtaining the end result.    Get in touch with Lane Kennedy on her website or on Facebook and Instagram. Room 9 Website

Ed Cichon is the Director of Marketing and Communications at Cazenovia Recovery. Sean and Ed dive into the importance of language and if we can learn how to change the way we talk as a collective, we can bring an end to the stigma that surrounds mental health and substance use.    Find out more about Cazenovia Recovery at their website. Connect with them on Twitter and Facebook too!!   Be sure to check our weekly podcast poster on our Instagram page

Chelsea Kehrli is in recovery and is currently working in the world of peer advocacy. Sean and Chelsea get into a little bit of her journey, how being unable to forgive someone can bring a heavy weight upon oneself, and the importance of emotional sobriety after you stop escaping with drugs. 

Jodie Altman is the Deputy Executive Director at Kids Escaping Drugs (KED). Jodie has been involved with KED for over 30 years; which is obvious after listening to her conversation with host Sean Cuddihy. Jodie and Sean touch on the biggest challenges KED has faced, the importance of working with teens, and how KED not only get the teens involved in their communities but their family members as well. You can get in touch with KED via their website and be sure to follow them on their social networks.   Kids Escaping Drugs Room 9 Website Website Instagram Instagram FaceBook FaceBook Twitter YouTube

Anna Shurmatz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at her own private practice "Shurmatz Counseling". Sean and Anna dive deep into trauma. From how the brain stores traumatic experiences to the helpfulness of EMDR there are many important topics discussed in this episode.  Follow Shurmatz Counseling on Instagram Shurmatz Counseling Website Room 9 Website

Sammy Violante, better known as "Sammy V", was one of the biggest investment bankers in Western New York. Sammy shares his story of being diagnosed with severe OCD, loosing his job, loosing his marriage, and how, as a result, found his passion.    If you would like to get in touch with Sammy please contact Sean Cuddihy via email at SeanCuddihy@Room9Podcast.com. Or reach out via Room9Podcast.com

In this very short episode of Room 9 Sean talks about how our self-critic can be an incredible tool, as long as we do not allow it to belittle us. 

In this episode of Room 9 Sean has a conversation with Martin Hewlett. Martin does work around Hypnotherapy and Meditation in order to combat anxiety and other mental health challenges. Sean and Martin touch on the importance of laughter, taking responsibility for your life, and some pieces of Martin's story. You can find Martin on Twitter, @Hewlett_Martin, on YouTube, and his website.   Room 9 Website

Developing the skill of being able to look at yourself as if you were a complete stranger is invaluable. Here is where I (Sean Cuddihy) am at on this journey...     Video Talked About In Episode: https://bit.ly/30jen8W   Room 9 Website

In this solo episode of Room 9, host Sean Cuddihy talks about the most challenging moments of his life, what happened, and how he was able to pull something good and beautiful from them. 

Matthew is back! Sean and Matt are talking about an incredible book by the title "Unbroken Brain", written by Maia Svalavitz. Sean and Matt hit on topics such as how set and setting play a huge role in our substance use, the importance of keeping a good schedule, and how your experience of a successful recovery is not the same for everyone else.  Click here to check out Maia Svalavitz website  and be sure to check out the Room 9 website as well.

Katrina Norris is the Program Manager out at Spectrum Health's Springville, NY location. In this episode Sean and Katrina talk about the adjustments Katrina had to make at the beginning of COVID, her passion for working with adolescents and teens, and the positive effects of using crafts as a healthy coping skill. To get connected with Spectrum Health's online "Community of Caring" group visit www.shswny.org.  Room 9 Website YouTube Channel

In this collaboration episode with Spectrum-Health Sean talks with Sandy Pufpaff about the benefits of crafts on your mental health, the political situation we find ourselves in in 2020, and the importance of being able to find words for how you are feeling.  Be sure to check out Spectrum's "Community of Caring" Zoom groups at shswny.org

Brandy Vandermark-Murray is the VP of Residential Treatment at Horizon Health Services. In this episode Sean and Brandy talk about how Horizon Health has adapted to COVID-19, the challenges they have had to face, and Horizon Telehealth. To find out more about Horizon Health Services you can go to their website --> by clicking here Horizon Health's Podcast "Heart To Heart" Room 9 Website

Slash Coleman is an Author and a Certified Laughter Yoga Instructor. What is laughter yoga? Be sure to listen and find out. Slash shares part of his story, the effects laughter has on your health, and what exactly "laughter yoga" is. If you would like more information on Slash click the links below.  Slash's personal Website Company Website "Laugh For Life"  

In episode 12 of Spectrum Health & Human Services Sean sits down with Carm Harper to talk about coping skills. Carm runs Spectrum Health's "Community of Caring" group "Coping With Carm"; she also talks about her challenges with complex regional pain syndrome and hers son's diagnosis of Paranoid Schizophrenia. To participate in "Community of Caring" head on over to shswny.org. 

Amy Acaba is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at "Let's Talk Psychological Wellness". Sean and Amy get into setting healthy boundaries, the importance of self-talk, and how self-care is one of the most important pillars for healthy living. You can find out more about "Let's Talk Psychological Wellness" and Amy in the links below. Let's Talk Psychological Wellness Website & Phone (917)283-0738 (call or text) Amy's LinkedIn

Tim's the founder & Chief Empowerment Officer of Family Addiction Recovery Services, Sustainable Recovery Renovention® Services, Inc., LaunchPad Discover Your Purpose Services® & finally Co-founder of Wide Wonder ZERO Stigma Education Services.Tim is a loud and persistent voice in the field of mental and emotional health advocacy, addiction treatment, and recovery. He is an active participant in the movement to reduce addiction and mental illness related stigma. The moon shot of his most important role so far, as co-founder of Wide Wonder, is to create the first ZERO Stigma city in America! Tim's Website