Silencing of Stigma

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Why as a society do we feel the need to create stigma? Stigma creates a barrier that does not allow someone to speak openly about the true facts.

Austin Kerchner


    • Oct 23, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 113 EPISODES


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    SOS #113 | Podcasting on vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 42:27


    We cover our trip together as we experience new things and talk about different life styles.

    SOS #112 | Stigma in all situations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 83:20


    The importance of being whole and complete within oneself while helping others. Stigmas on the different gender roles in a relationship. 

    SOS #111 | What negative triggers from childhood can lead to.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 85:15


    Jakoby talks about his journey to becoming the individual he is today. 

    SOS #110 | Conversating

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 35:48


    Hitting different topics of discussion on this weeks episode. 

    SOS #109 | Turning tragedy into passion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 61:00


    Having open conversations about areas of improvement and strengths. Communicating is necessary for growth. 

    SOS #108 | Austin is no longer part of the podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 39:43


    Kathy speaks about the different interactions she has had with individuals about the different stigmas. She shares examples of how the smallest acts of kindness can improve one's mental health. Also is Austin really stepping away from the podcast. Enjoy this episode and feel free to comment, share, and like the episode if it was of interest to you! Thanks again and we will, as always, catch you guys on the next one.

    SOS #107 | We have been slacking with the podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 67:23


    In this episode we talk about our lack of commitment to the podcast. We also spoke about topics around alcoholism, self belief, and personal conversations with family.

    SOS #106 | Attract instead of searching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 44:51


    The Importance of being true to yourself so that you don't get hurt or don't hurt others. Searching can lead to disappointment.

    SOS #105 | Belief is a poor excuse for an experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 85:06


    Dylan's take on Kathy's trip to the medium as well as a written piece from Dylan's journal.

    SOS #104 | Out and about talking to people about addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 43:13


    Participating in community events gave us the opportunity to continue to learn and grow our knowledge of addiction from the several people we have spoken with. 

    SOS #103 | Stigmas behind Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 31:30


    We keep talking about it but as a society what are we doing about it.

    SOS #102 | Questions from new listeners

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 48:32


    We cover a few questions we were approached with. 

    SOS #101 | Unexpected guest/listener

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 58:06


    We get to speak to one of our listeners as well as a good friend about his opinion about the podcast. He shares some of his own story as well as his view on certain topics that we have covered throughout our journey so far doing this podcast. We also touched on some vivid memories of the past that brought great laughter!

    SOS #100 | Happy Mother's Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 61:21


    In this episode we touch on a debate question as well as exploring the definition and meaning of Mother Nature. Also we caught up on some comments that took place after our last episode about the medium and what angel numbers represent. To finish the episode off, we discussed Mother's Day and Austin opens up and gets emotional while showing appreciation for his mother.    Happy Mother's Day!

    SOS #99 | Another visit to the medium

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 52:20


    Kyle continues to share stories - was he abandoned?

    SOS #98 | Practice makes perfect with meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 67:05


    Kayla returns to discuss meditation tips and positive energy.

    SOS #97 | They meet you where you are at when you show up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 54:45


    Mandy passionately shares her journey and what is it like at "The Ranch." Her energy is contagious.

    SOS #96 | The strength to persevere and overcome obstacles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 57:03


    Mike shares his personal journey that lead him to his desire to help others and succeed at "The Ranch." He is a true inspiration to those touched by addiction.

    SOS #95 | Enjoy family and friends while you can

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 48:46


    Syi shares how love, forgiveness, and understanding is key in life because you never know when it can change. 

    SOS #94 | Addiction, family, and chasing acceptance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 57:53


    Farhaan shares his journey with addiction, maneuvering in and out of recovery, losing loved ones near and dear to him, and the opportunities that were presented along the way leading him into a beautiful life filled with great people, family, and experiences that have been presented to him without any explanation. He remains humble and believes in helping the next person in front of you. 

    SOS #93 | Why Silencing of Stigma?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 16:59


    Brief episode expressing our gratitude and appreciation for our listeners! Also redirecting our new listeners to episode #2 of the SOS Podcast giving a vivid look into the day that inspired us to do what we do!   Link to episode #2: SOS #2 | The Stigma of Addiction: The dreadful day Kyle lost his life to overdose https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-yubde-dfa9c8      

    SOS #92 | Transforming her life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 72:10


    Our guest this week shares their knowledge on substance use, exercise, depression, anxiety, the present moment and the habits that can transform your life.

    SOS #91 | Black Balloon Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 24:14


    A way to bring awareness to those who were lost to opioid addiction.

    SOS #90 | The greatest gift we were given, is each other

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 52:18


    Listening and learning from others to turn around and help others is key to creating unity and togetherness.

    SOS #89 | Another mother's journey after losing her son

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 68:17


    Gina DeMaria shares her story and the creation of Anthony's Way Foundation to help others and keep her son's memory alive.   Anthony's Way Foundation Facebook Page link- https://www.facebook.com/Anthonysway22/photos/?ref=page_internal   Gina DeMaria Facebook link- https://www.facebook.com/gina.demaria.7    

    SOS #88 | 2021 Statistics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 31:18


    York County Coroner's shows that overdoses decrease in 2021.

    SOS #87 | Commitment

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 61:01


    What types of commitment are important? When you break commitment is it failure or quitting?

    SOS #86 | We are limitless

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 49:18


    How can we all work together to maximize ourselves internally?

    SOS #85 | The reasoning behind the Silencing of Stigma Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 27:48


    Sharing stories and learning experiences regarding addiction and other stigmas.

    SOS #84 | Homeless

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 70:59


    Mom talks about some previous experiences with the homeless and things she thinks could be changed.    

    SOS #83 | New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 5:03


    Thank you for being a part of this journey! 

    SOS #82 | What does writing it down do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2021 56:29


    Journaling is away to express thoughts to capture a moment and release worries from your mind.

    SOS #81 | You can‘t make this up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 54:32


    Dylan shares his experience at Disney. Also Kathy shares yet another visit with the medium and what went down. Good laughs and fun times.

    SOS #80 | What are you looking for in life?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 45:35


    A discussion about finding passion, taking the next step, and living in the present.

    SOS #79 | Why do people listen to our podcast?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 36:27


    Following up with responses and comments with Dylan.   Previous episode: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-zhvec-1140ae1  

    SOS #78 | What is the solution?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 61:21


    Different tools to prevent overdose but how do we fix it?

    SOS #77 | A different road to recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 55:09


    Stephen shares his experiences dealing with addiction. Everyone must choose what works for them to maintain sobriety. No right or wrong way.

    SOS #76 | Life Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 27:25


    We speak on a wedding we were blessed to be apart of, as well as things to be grateful for with Thanksgiving approaching.    To listen more about Dave's story go check out his podcast episode: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ndtp3-ed2bf6  

    SOS #75 | Catching up with Gina: Things are good

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 54:21


    Gina shares more information on resources for those in recovery and touched by addiction.   Episode #7 | The Stigma of Addiction: Jackie, Dan, and Gina keep it real https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-3d7ez-e33ee5   Episode #10 | The Stigma of Addiction: Gina's story continues https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-nfzex-e615bb   Episode #27 | The Stigma of Addiction: Back with Gina! https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-izfan-f4282a    

    SOS #74 | Why do we struggle to accept compliments & gifts?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 57:42


    Mike joins us for a discussion on multiple topics covered on previous episodes.   Episode #44 Stigma on homeless with Mike  https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-x2djf-ffa16a   Mike's Facebook Group: York Giving Helping Hands https://www.facebook.com/groups/282946902478332      

    SOS #73 | Just ask!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 24:10


    Mom roams the beach in search of stigmas amongst the people.

    SOS #72 | What generation do you fall into?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 71:57


    The stigma behind our generations. How and why it happens.

    SOS #71 | What is grace?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 40:56


    Continued conversation with Sam. Because of grace we are able to be forgiven.

    SOS #70 | Unexplained Experiences

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 54:51


    Navigating the unknown through personal experiences.

    SOS #69 | Hop on the journey with Mary!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 78:19


    Back on episode #16 Mary released her challenges she faced with alcohol. As well as her many tools she used to stay sober. Link to that episode is here: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-v24mr-ec4571 A year later on this episode she continues to dominant and is continuing to add to her days of being sober! We sit down and listen to Mary describe what her life is like now and she wants those individuals who are battling to know that "It won't happen in one day."

    SOS #68 | It all starts and comes back to you!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 64:06


    There are 2 different types of Stigma: Social Stigma & Self Stigma

    SOS #67 | Coming together as one

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 25:23


    An emotional event honoring our loved ones who passed from overdose. Our experience at the Not One More York Chapter 5K run/walk.

    SOS #66 | Not my identity, just my situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 47:24


    Fixing the situation. Challenge the system within yourself that created that situation.

    SOS #65 | Mother's passion to help educate the community on addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 81:14


    Alyssa's, Co founder of York County Not One More chapter, story and what the organization can offer to both those in addiction and as well as their families. 

    SOS #64 | There is more to life than we know (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 35:19


    Conversation with Erik continues. We as humans have just scratched the surface.

    SOS #63 | The journey to the destination continues with Erik (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 63:42


    You are not a failure until you give up. The challenges of leaving your hometown and returning back to visit. Part 2 continues next week!

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