The Center for Suicide Awareness’s Podcast

PAX West was at the start of September and we are proudly able to be in the Diversity Lounge talking about mental health and suicide prevention. I took a morning to talk with several different people about what games helped and is continuing helping them through COVID and also got to hear stories from their lives.   https://www.paxsite.com/   --------------------------------------------------- Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/ Text HOPELINE to 741741 for free text based emotional support Podcast: https://centerforsuicideawareness.podbean.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwareness Twitter: @Cntr4Suicide  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawareness Discord: https://discord.gg/VAv2qCF https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=centerawareness  

Dr. Rachel Kowert is the Research Director for the Non-Profit Take This and is the Science Content Creator of Psychgeist on Youtube. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/ Text HOPELINE to 741741 for free text based emotional support Podcast: https://centerforsuicideawareness.podbean.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwareness Twitter: @Cntr4Suicide  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawareness Discord: https://discord.gg/VAv2qCF https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=centerawareness  

Megan is the lead singer of the band Vexed, and a mental health advocate.  Their debut album "Culling Culture" is coming out May 21st, 2021!    Culling Culture   https://vexedvexedvexed.com/   ----------------------------------------------------------------   Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/ Text HOPELINE to 741741 for free text based emotional support Podcast: https://centerforsuicideawareness.podbean.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwareness Twitter: @Cntr4Suicide  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawareness Discord: https://discord.gg/VAv2qCF https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=centerawareness      

Just a catch up episode to where we are at and what's been happening!  Also, some of my ramblings that you all love ;)   Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/ Text HOPELINE to 741741 for free text based emotional support Podcast RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/centerforsuicideawareness/feed.xml Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwareness Twitter: @Cntr4Suicide  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawareness Discord: https://discord.gg/VAv2qCF https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=centerawareness  

Dennis is the Executive Director of the Half of Sorrow Foundation.   http://dennisgillan.com/   -------------------------------------- Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/ Text HOPELINE to 741741 for free text based emotional support Podcast RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/centerforsuicideawareness/feed.xml Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwareness Twitter: @Cntr4Suicide  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawareness Discord: https://discord.gg/VAv2qCF https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=centerawareness        

Jocelyn is in practicum for Marriage and Family therapy, and has been working to raise awareness for mental health in sub cultures.   Gaining Perls of Wisdom Contact: wisdom.perls@gmail.com   ------------------------------------------------------------------ Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/   Text HOPELINE to 741741 for free text based emotional support Podcast RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/centerforsuicideawareness/feed.xml Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwareness Twitter: @Cntr4Suicide  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawareness Discord: https://discord.gg/VAv2qCF https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=centerawareness

Luiza is a suicide loss and attempt survivor and founder of the Suicide Loss Awareness Facebook page.   Suicide Loss Awareness Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SuicideLossSurvivors   Survivors of Suicide Loss Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PostventionOfSuicide   ----------------------------------------------------------------- Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/ Text HOPELINE to 741741 for free text based emotional support Podcast RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/centerforsuicideawareness/feed.xml Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwareness Twitter: @Cntr4Suicide  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawareness Discord: https://discord.gg/VAv2qCF https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=centerawareness  

Alexi Pappas is an Olympic athlete in long distance running, actress/filmmaker, and author of the upcoming book "Bravey" which comes out January 12th, 2021. http://www.randomhousebooks.com/campaign/bravey/ Tracktown Olympic Dreams   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/ Text HOPELINE to 741741 for free text based emotional support Podcast RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/centerforsuicideawareness/feed.xml Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwareness Twitter: @Cntr4Suicide  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawareness Discord: https://discord.gg/VAv2qCF https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=centerawareness  

Lacey Sturm is the former lead singer of the band Flyleaf, she is also an author, solo artist, and a rocking mom! https://www.youtube.com/user/LaceySturm81   ------------------------------------------------------------------ Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/ Text HOPELINE to 741741 for free text based emotional support Podcast RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/centerforsuicideawareness/feed.xml Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwareness Twitter: @Cntr4Suicide  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawareness Discord: https://discord.gg/VAv2qCF https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=centerawareness  

Amy is a certified Oola Life Healing coach and a mental health advocate.   https://www.livelaughlovewithamy.com   https://etsy.me/3q427E5   https://anchor.fm/amy901   -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/ Text HOPELINE to 741741 for free text based emotional support Podcast RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/centerforsuicideawareness/feed.xml Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwareness Twitter: @Cntr4Suicide  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawareness Discord: https://discord.gg/VAv2qCF https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=centerawareness

Tammie is the founder of Flawless Imperfections, United State of Women Ambassador for Virginia, the host of "Beyond Surviving" radio show and a domestic abuse survivor and advocate.  Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/ Text HOPELINE to 741741 for free text based emotional support Podcast RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/centerforsuicideawareness/feed.xml Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwareness Twitter: @Cntr4Suicide  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawareness Discord: https://discord.gg/VAv2qCF https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=centerawareness  

Amy is the founder and President of Atom Splitter PR and a writer.     Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/ Text HOPELINE to 741741 for free text based emotional support Podcast RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/centerforsuicideawareness/feed.xml Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwareness Twitter: @Cntr4Suicide  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawareness Discord: https://discord.gg/VAv2qCF https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=centerawareness

Amber is a domestic abuse survivor who wants to raise awareness trauma and the lasting effects related to covert abuse.   Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/ Text HOPELINE to 741741 for free text based emotional support Podcast RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/centerforsuicideawareness/feed.xml Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwareness Twitter: @Cntr4Suicide  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawareness Discord: https://discord.gg/VAv2qCF https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=centerawareness  

Patricia is a University of Oshkosh, WI student majoring in human services leadership and living with/overcoming bi-polar disorder.   Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/   Text HOPELINE to 741741 for free text based emotional support   Podcast RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/centerforsuicideawareness/feed.xml   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwareness   Twitter: @Cntr4Suicide    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/   Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawareness   Discord: https://discord.gg/VAv2qCF   https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/   Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=centerawareness  

Jesse is the lead singer of Killswitch Engage and Times of Grace and a mental health advocate from the rock/metal community.  https://thewaybackwithin.bandcamp.com/releases Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/ Text HOPELINE to 741741 for free text based emotional support Podcast RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/centerforsuicideawareness/feed.xml Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwareness Twitter: @Cntr4Suicide  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawareness Discord: https://discord.gg/VAv2qCF https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=centerawareness

Greg Ellis is an Emmy Award nominated actor and Annie Award nominated voice actor with an international career that spans stage, screen, television, voice-over and the recording arts.  Check his podcast out, The Respondent.

No guest for this week, but I just wanted to talk about a few things with you!    Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/ Podcast RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/centerforsuicideawareness/feed.xml Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwareness Twitter: @Cntr4Suicide  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawareness Discord: https://discord.gg/VAv2qCF https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=centerawareness

Mike Bailey is the founder of the band Vic Ferrari and an entrepreneur. I again apologize for my voice in the podcast, but do you know how to fix it?  If so, message me, aaron@centerforsuicideawareness.org   Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/ Podcast RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/centerforsuicideawareness/feed.xml Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwareness Twitter: @Cntr4Suicide  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawareness Discord: https://discord.gg/VAv2qCF https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=centerawareness  

Ginger Zee is ABC's chief meteorologist (website), New York Times best selling author (Books), and a mental health advocate.  We talk about her struggles with mental illness and how she has succeeded along the way.   Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/ Podcast RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/centerforsuicideawareness/feed.xml Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwareness Twitter: @Cntr4Suicide  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawareness Discord: https://discord.gg/NGdJkS Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=centerawareness

I had the pleasure to have the president of Just Live Inc (https://www.justliveinc.org) Robert Stevens and 4 of the bands that will be playing the virtual "Labor of Love" concert this year on Sunday September 6th, 2020.  They are also having a Go Fund me page to help raise funds for the concert at https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/labor-of-love-virtual-festival ----------------------------------------------------- Them Coulee Boys Website: http://www.themcouleeboys.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/248085758657048 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazbTRSIi1Q2rhbaPCzMnAA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themcouleeboys/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThemCouleeBoys    -------------------------------------------------------------- Good Morning Bedlam Website: https://www.goodmorningbedlam.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/188320187858804 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaiELnWCbTbS01_tpngFlow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodmorningbedlamofficial/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Jenna & Martin Website: https://www.jennamartinduo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JennaMartinDuo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnchPW4FbFN88X6Eh1PlYTQ --------------------------------------------------------- Georgia Rae Family Band Website: http://www.georgiaraefamilyband.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Georgia-RaeGeorgia-Rae-Family-Band-197191833661844/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/georgiaraefamilyband Bandcamp: https://georgiaraefamilyband.bandcamp.com/    

Dave "Likker" is a member of our Center for Suicide Awareness Discord.  We talk about his story and how gaming can connect people more than ever.    Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/ Podcast RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/centerforsuicideawareness/feed.xml Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwareness Twitter: @Cntr4Suicide  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawareness Discord: https://discord.gg/NGdJkS Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=centerawareness

Dion is the co-founder of the organization and application IRel8.org Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/ Podcast RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/centerforsuicideawareness/feed.xml Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwareness Twitter: @Cntr4Suicide  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawareness Discord: https://discord.gg/NGdJkS Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=centerawareness

Sam is the Co-founder of Livin.org, an organization dedicated to breaking the stigma of mental health and also the host of the podcast "It Ain't Weak to Speak with Sam Webb".   Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/   Podcast RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/centerforsuicideawareness/feed.xml   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwareness   Twitter: @Cntr4Suicide    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/   Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawareness   Discord: https://discord.gg/NGdJkS   Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=centerawareness

Just another update on where things are at!  No worries, we aren't going anywhere :)    Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/   Podcast RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/centerforsuicideawareness/feed.xml   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwareness   Twitter: @Cntr4Suicide   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/   Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawareness   Discord: https://discord.gg/NGdJkS   Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=centerawareness

You got me, I didn't have a guest this week, so you get to listen to me for a bit talk about my past, my struggles, a law enforcement story, and just a few other things on my mind! Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/ Podcast RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/centerforsuicideawareness/feed.xml Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwareness Twitter: @Cntr4Suicide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawareness Discord: https://discord.gg/NGdJkS Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=centerawareness  

Kaytie is the digital director for Razor 94.7/104.7 and 105.7 WAPL at Woodward Communications. Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/ Podcast RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/centerforsuicideawareness/feed.xml Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwareness Twitter: @Cntr4Suicide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawareness Discord: https://discord.gg/NGdJkS Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=centerawareness  

Jillian is the founder of Joylist (https://joylist.nyc/) and the author of the book, "Unlonely Planet".

Travis is a former NFL writer, the host and programming manager of Double Coverage Radio, advocate for Foster's Voice, and in treatment for dual recovery.

Hannah is a social media marketer and Twitch Partner streamer.

Craig is a digital health strategist and a mental health advocate.

Dr. Frank Cummings is is the owner and operator of Psychology Associates of the Fox Cities.

Samson Romero is a social worker and former coordinator of Toronto Gaymers.

AnnMarie is the founder of the organization, What would you miss? She is also a mental health advocate and runs a podcast for WWYM?

Ray is the president and CEO of the non-profit Qweerty Gamers and has been in the gaming industry for 5 years.

Dr. Janet Hagen is a professor at University of Oshkosh and also owns Pegasus Leadership Consultants, LLC.

John Reilly shares his story of his daughter Amanda, who died by suicide and also shares his experience on the 61st floor of World Trade Center Building 2 on 09/11/2001.

Mike and Sam were former co-workers of mine while I was in law enforcement, Mike works for Kaukauna PD and Sam works for Fox Valley Metro. We talk about the state of police and their role with COVID-19.

Lisa is a board member for The Center, we talk about our love of pets, growing up in a military family, and struggles she's overcome in her life.

Saginaw Valley State University had a group from Alternative Breaks come to The Center for Suicide Awareness back in December of 2019 to learn about what they can do to break the stigma of mental health.

Pat Gorman is in business development and PGA teaching professional, we talk about his childhood growing up with a drill sergeant for a father and many challenges he's overcome.

John Gosling is a licensed professional counselor.  He helps people understand who they are and their self worth.

Tammy is a volunteer at The Center for Suicide Awareness. She and I talk about dealing with stress, bullying and family.

Greg Delaney is a retired clinical substance abuse counselor. We talk about growing trends in drugs and the impact they play on your physical and mental health.

Jeff Watts has a unique and emotional story with his struggles of mental health and suicide attempts.  He's overcome a lot in his life to share his experiences with anyone and everyone.

Justin has an incredibly unique story regarding his experience with suicide and mental health.