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Eric Kussin is the Founder & CEO of #SameHere The Global Mental Health Movement

Interview with Eric Kussin: S5E9After a successful career that started at the NBA League Office, and led to senior management positions with a number of professional sports teams, Eric's mental health took a sudden and rapid decline.Due to unresolved personal life traumas he failed to appropriately address at a younger age – life experiences he was unaware were affecting his mental health – Eric developed a severe bout of PTSD, along with symptoms of anxiety and depression. This fall came essentially “out of nowhere” and left him almost permanently in bed, and with severe cognitive impairment, for just over two and a half years. Once he found a way to climb out of his abyss, he vowed to spend the rest of his life focused on changing the global conversation through mental health advocacy.It wasn't until he met practitioners who taught him methods to actually heal his body and central nervous system, that he began to improve and get his life back. He is determined to spread his message: that EVERYONE in the world is affected by life's inevitable traumas and stresses. We can't escape them, as they are part of the human experience and they impact us on many levels. Mental health exists on a continuum, with some simply experiencing more severe declines than others over varying periods of time in their lives (and/or being more genetically predisposed to such declines). Because of this, his view is that we should all be open and accepting of those who need help, because we're one community in this “crazy” world, all fighting our own unique, but often similar, battles.Same Here App:Global Mental Health Movement | Gym for the Brain - Same Here (samehereglobal.org)Website:Home | Same Here GlobalLinkedIn:(2) Eric Kussin | LinkedInInstagram:@eric_kussin • Instagram photos and videosTwitter:(1) #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement 501c3 (@SameHere_Global) / X (twitter.com)Eric Reyes: Host of Hey Coach! PodcastEmail:eric@heycoachreyes.comLinkedIn:Eric Reyes | LinkedInFacebook:(1) Hey Coach | FacebookFacebook Group:(2) Hey Coach! Sports,Life and Business | FacebookInstagram :Hey Coach Podcast (@theheycoachpodcast) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter:Hey Coach! Podcast (@HeyPodcas1) / Twitter

We're talking about mental health in the workplace in this pre-COVID unreleased episode. Eric Kussin, founder of #SameHere, takes us through his work bringing mental health education to schools, athletes, and businesses.How much do we really know about mental health? Eric Kussin shares his personal experience with a mental health crisis as an athlete, executive, and brother, and how stigma-filled representations out there led him to start his organization, a global movement for mental health.The hosts talk masculinity contest culture and how leadership and masculinity are not always mutually exclusive. Eric paints a picture of what it looks like to prioritize mental wellness to get results and stresses the importance of embracing different leadership styles.Eric reflects on how celebrated overworking is and how understanding that work includes rest and care creates safer workplaces.COMPANION PIECES:UnMASKing the WorkplaceYa can't pour from an empty cup! How Men Can Take Better Care of ThemselvesBlack Masculinity, Mental Health, and EducationReferenced on this episode:Kevin Love speaks on mental healthCarolyn Flack sharing mental health battles before her passingMasculinity contest culture

Areli and special guest, Eric Kussin, talk about the importance of community for mental health advocacy, productive conversations, and collective support.

We've all got something going on inside, a silent battle that rages that we must deal with at some point. It makes no difference what a person looks like on the surface, or the mask they wear, everyone, even the person who looks, acts, and speaks like there's nothing, has something, if we're ever honest with one another, that's the one thing that brings us closer.  “It's kind of like a club that everyone in the world is a member of they just don't know it yet.” – Eric, (4:04) My guest today is Eric Kussin and he's one of the most fascinating men I've ever met. Eric is the founder of #SameHere Global, a non-profit that champions addressing mental health challenges in a strategic manner. In this episode, Eric sits down, and we have a very real conversation about his bouts with mental health, how the system gets it all wrong, and why athletes move past the stigma that keeps them from getting the peace they deserve.  “Emotional pain is cumulative.” – Eric, (8:43) If you've been struggling or fighting a battle that you feel like you can seem to defeat on your own, understand there are solutions to assist you. Listen as Eric candidly speaks about his struggles and the ones he's seen in others and how these experiences can help you overcome yours! “Your love of what you do every single day is an escape.” – Eric, (27:24) “When you're taught at a young age that there's this escapism type of tool that you pop that just makes things better, you're never asked to develop the skill set that allows you to develop the skill set to deal with challenging events.” Eric, (45:11)   In this Episode: (1:40) – Eric talks about where he is now.  (2:11) – He started the organization as an obligation after he learned about mental health system flaws.  (2:30) – Lessons learned about the non-profit work world.  (3:35) – Eric discusses navigating the different pieces of the business. (4:40) – Understanding the commonality we all share.  (6:39) – Eric delves into why athletes ignore mental health.  (6:50) – What society told us about mental health and who it's for. (8:13) – Eric discloses how athletes mistakenly use on-the-field hurt to mirror off-the-field mental hurts.  (9:07) – The cumulative build of mental health.  (9:52) – Eric discusses the hidden costs of the routines that coaches put players through.  (10:15) – Danny discusses the one thing sports never taught him.  (11:30) – Why athletes can't be vulnerable about real-life challenges.  (12:40) – Sports documentaries are actually mental health stories. (13:28) – Insights on Johnny Manziel.  (16:34) – Danny describes the curious case of Jon Jones. (21:35) – The misses of the Netflix documentary and how they mirror the life of an athlete.  (23:30) – Holding Netflix accountable is something Eric thinks needs to be done with sports documentaries. (25:33) – Danny discusses how a loss by a favorite team can impact the week.  (26:44) – Understanding the importance or lack thereof of using sports as a release.  (27:55) – Athletes and dealing with the things that really matter.  (29:48) – Eric discusses the addiction to Dopamine and the need to address it.  (32:00) – The need to work on the things you've lived through.  (32:30) – The hidden pain of nicknames.  (34:00) – Eric gives his opinion on medication. (35:15) – The 52 medications Eric tried. (38:12) – How medication works. (39:00) – The danger of marketing medication as a cure.  (40:10) – Mental health drugs are not fixers.  (41:41) – Eric talks about why people go to gyms and the cause and effect of it. (43:22) – Danny believes children of today are overmedicated.  (46:30) – Eric says we're treating mental health and physical health the same way which is wrong.  (47:10) – Danny says it takes more than just medicine; it takes actual work.  (48:35) – It's not about being ripped; it's about being functional.  (55:40) – Eric brings steroids into the conversation.  (56:46) – Stem cells, athletes, and advances in technology.  (58:35) – A theory on why people bully. (59:32) – The brilliance of Royce White.  (1:00:26) – How the NBA actually talks out of both sides of their mouth.  (1:03:00) – The pros and cons of TMS therapy.  (1:07:33) – The Singlet and repetitive thought patterns.  (1:08:57) – STAR, healing your nervous system through self-healing. (1:10:36) – Happy isn't a binary place.    Our Guest Eric Kussin is the founder of #SameHere Global which brings athletes, celebrities, and expert practitioners together. After a successful career that started at the NBA League Office and led to senior management positions with a number of professional sports teams, Eric's mental health took a sudden and rapid decline. Due to unresolved personal life traumas, he failed to appropriately address at a younger age – life experiences he was unaware were affecting his mental health – Eric developed a severe bout of PTSD, along with symptoms of anxiety and depression. This fall came essentially “out of nowhere” and left him almost permanently in bed, and with severe cognitive impairment, for just over two and a half years. Once he found a way to climb out of his abyss, he vowed to spend the rest of his life focused on changing the global conversation through mental health advocacy.   Resources & Links Off The Cuff https://www.offthecuff.fm/  https://www.youtube.com/c/OffTheCuffwithDannyLoPriore  https://www.instagram.com/1and1otc/  https://www.instagram.com/dannylopriore/  Eric Kussin  https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-kussin-5010a37 https://www.instagram.com/samehere_global/ https://www.facebook.com/SameHereGlobal https://twitter.com/samehere_global  https://www.instagram.com/weareallalittlecrazy/?hl=en

Eric Kussin, Founder of #SameHere Global, joins Susan Hobson & Rob Kalwarowsky from Elite High Performance.  We talk about mental health, Urban Meyer & the University of Florida Football Documentary and bringing the mental game to professional sports. We at Elite High Performance specialize in building high impact leaders that turn their teams into happy high-performers who crush their goals. Check out How to Deal with a Mean Boss, your ultimate resource for navigating the challenges of handling a bad boss from top leadership coach and TEDx speaker Rob Kalwarowsky. I'm giving you $50 off our How to Deal with an A**ho1e Boss program (regular $347 USD), use promo code HTD50 Check out Elite's Leadership Programs & Services  - https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/  Find Eric Kussin at the following links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-kussin-5010a37/  https://samehereglobal.org/  We're All a Little "Crazy" Podcast by #SameHere & Crossover Media Find Susan Hobson at the following links: https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/  https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/  https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson  Find Rob Kalwarowsky at the following links:  https://www.howtodealboss.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kalwarowsky/ https://www.instagram.com/bosscoachrobk/  https://www.tiktok.com/@bosscoachrobk  Background Track - Geography by Infraction - https://inaudio.org/track/geography-pop-rock/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leadershiplaunchpad/message

Eric Kussin has a story that is going to sound very familiar to a lot of our listeners out there. Eric was a 4 sport athlete, successful in college, and found himself in a high stakes and high consequence world of the NBA and NHL. Everything in his life was going well... until it wasn't. When Eric realized much too late that a lifetime of trauma and avoidance had come to fruition, he was thrown into a 2 year period of darkness and despair. But, like all good hero origin stories, that was only the beginning, not the end. Eric was able to get the help he needed and find a way through his darkness, and that led him to Same Here Global. Initially, Eric started "We're All a Little Crazy Here", a 501c3 organization that wanted to connect all traumas to help others find a tribe to help them through it. That evolved into Same Here Global bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners to help all people struggling with mental health issues. Please check out Same Here Global at https://samehereglobal.org/ and support if you can. We appreciate Eric's willingness to tell his story and his efforts to find new and better ways to help those dealing with trauma. 00:00 Peaches steals the intro by doing it himself 03:45 Eric's Background08:15 Cornell, Andy Bernard and being a frat bro13:45 Acknowledgment through Achievement18:15 Onset of disconnection26:30 Starting medication and 2 years of dysfunction 32:00 Different treatments from Pharma to TMS to electroshock 39:00 Integrative Breathing Practice and starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel48:20 Comparing emotional pain, social media, victimhood, mental health messaging59:00 Bucketing, finding counterpoints with each other, 1:08:30 Same Here GlobalCollabs:18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1ReadyAlpha Brew Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYATAC Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY10CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYEberlestock - Promo Code: OR10Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYStrike Force Energy - Promo Code: ONESREADYTrench Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYGrey Man Gear - Promo Code: ONESREADY The content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The host, guests, and affiliated entities do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The use of this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the podcast is not liable for any damages resulting from its use. Any mention of products or individuals does not constitute an endorsement. All content is protected by intellectual property laws. By accessing or using this you agree to these terms and conditions.

We're All A Little “Crazy” is a 501c3 founded by 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin, bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners. After a successful career that started at the NBA League Office, and led to senior management positions with a number of professional sports teams, Eric's mental health took a sudden and rapid decline. Due to unresolved personal life traumas he failed to appropriately address at a younger age – life experiences he was unaware were affecting his mental health – Eric developed a severe bout of PTSD, along with symptoms of anxiety and depression. This fall came essentially “out of nowhere” and left him almost permanently in bed, and with severe cognitive impairment, for just over two and a half years. Once he found a way to climb out of his abyss, he vowed to spend the rest of his life focused on changing the global conversation through mental health advocacy. It wasn't until he met practitioners who taught him methods to actually heal his body and central nervous system, that he began to improve and get his life back. He is determined to spread his message: that EVERYONE in the world is affected by life's inevitable traumas and stresses. We can't escape them, as they are part of the human experience and they impact us on many levels. Mental health exists on a continuum, with some simply experiencing more severe declines than others over varying periods of time in their lives (and/or being more genetically predisposed to such declines). Because of this, his view is that we should all be open and accepting of those who need help, because we're one community in this “crazy” world, all fighting our own unique, but often similar, battles. Click here to listen to the first podcast Eric taped about all of the challenges he endured. You will hear about the events which led to forming the vision for this Movement. www.samehereglobal.com _______________________________________________________ Become a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org  Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA_org  Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA_med  Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorg/ Stay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc_cid=dfb442d2a7&mc_eid=e9eee6e41e

https://samehereglobal.org/ Our Mission: To normalize society's perception of mental health and make it part of our everyday conversation. We're All A Little “Crazy“ is proud to have brought together a Global Mental Health Alliance. Within that group is the #SameHere Celebrity Alliance. Personalities from MLB, NHL, NFL, NBA/WNBA, MLS, Pro Boxing, Pro Volleyball, international sportsmen and women, announcers, actors, performers and musicians highlight the group Meet the #SameHere Practitioner Alliance consisting of world experts in STARR (Stress & Trauma, Active Release & Rewiring) Exercises. To feel better we must actually heal our Central Nervous Systems. Each expert's profile represents a unique STARR Exercise below, so that you may learn about the many options available to you. The best way to use this page is to first listen to the brief video instructions below. Then, you can click on the “STARR-ting” Exercises for beginners. Once you are comfortable, start reading each expert's bio to hear how exercises that each of them champion, positively affect our mental health. You can then check out their resource recommendations. Improving our mental health is not a “one-size-fits-all” process, however, by providing you with a list of exercises & therapies, you can research & choose the ones that work best for you. Many of these exercises can be done at home, but you can also look for practitioners in your area who offer them. There are many options to improve our physical health – with gyms on almost every corner. Now with STARR, we have options to build our own “Gyms For Our Brains” as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tango-romeo/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tango-romeo/support

I'm honored to partner with #Same Here, The Global Mental Health Movement to bring you this episode featuring Christopher Wright - PRO BASKETBALL PLAYER & M.S. WARRIOR - Ambassador of #SameHere. I was introduced to Chris by my dear friend, Eric Kussin, Founder of Same Here. As soon as I heard Chris' incredible story of perseverance and leadership against the mind-blowing odds as the first NBA player to knowingly compete while battling Multiple Scleroses – I knew I wanted him to share his story with you.   You can't help but be inspired and energized by Chris and his incredible evolution.  Chris has been a Professional Basketball player in Europe as well as NBA. He is co-host of The Dawg Talk Podcast interviewing former Georgetown Hoyas basketball players Jeff Green (Houston Rockets), Greg Monroe (nine-year NBA career) and other prominent figures such as Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets) and Quinn Cook (Los Angeles Lakers).  In this episode you'll hear Chris talk with Shauna about these topics and more! - He Never Had the Chance to Hide it - Balancing His Family Life and Basketball as a Pro Athlete - The NBA Hustle No One Talks About Special thanks to our Founding Partners, Felica Hall Allen & Associates, Influence Media Agency, CMD Agency and Hijinx Agency. 00:01 - Teaser 01:08 - Intro 02:00 - How Shauna Knows Chris 02:45 - Chris and #SameHere 05:30 - Chris' Story and MS Diagnosis 10:42 - Where Chris is at  11:42 - Chris' Evolution 20:43 - Chris Talks About His Time in the D-League 26:31 -  Balancing Family through the Journey 32:32 - Contextualizing Chris' Experience to Regular Life 34:30 - Wrap up

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Eric Kussin had a successful career in the NBA League Office, and senior management positions with teams in the NHL. Eric's mental health took a sudden and rapid decline as he had unresolved personal life traumas he failed to appropriately address at a younger age. Eric talks about his journey with mental health, which has led to him starting a new company called 'Same Here Global'. "Mental health lives on a continuum and we are ALL impacted…we ALL have a story". Watch the full interview on our TorchPro YouTube channel. Morning Blitz - Our daily sports newsletter to help you become a smarter sports fan. Premera Blue Cross, Always in your Corner. Not Alone Co – Tyler's clothing brand he started to support awareness for mental health. Use code NAC10 for 10% your order! BioSteel – Most trusted sports hydration products on the planet. Use code SYM25 for 25% off your order!

FIRST AIRED: SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2019 Today I want to switch things up a bit and talk about a very important topic, mental wellness. This is more than a hot topic, its reality and we all need to do a much better job in looking out for ourselves and each other, especially in the workplace. I've known my guest today Eric Kussin, an expert in this space, for probably 25 years as we grew up in the same neighborhood in Long Island. We were never really close but always respected and admired each other. In the last few years we connected deeper professionally and the synergy has been fantastic. Eric Kussin is an 18-year professional sports executive, who got his start at the NBA League Office. After five years with the League, he went the team business route and rose the ranks with the expansion Chicago Sky, and later the Phoenix Suns. He then switched over to the NHL, working with the New Jersey Devils, & Florida Panthers. However, a debilitating mental health crisis stopped Eric's career and life in its tracks for over two and a half years. After many failed treatment modalities, he was lucky enough to learn healing practices that enabled him to dig out of his abyss, and found a higher calling, launching a non-profit at the end of 2017 called, We're All a Little “Crazy,” The Global Mental Health Alliance. The Alliance is comprised of athletes and celebrities, along with media members, expert practitioners, advocates, and everyday heroes who've come together to make talking about mental health a common topic for “5 out of 5” of us. Their #SameHere Movement has swept across college campuses in the US from Cornell to USC, K-12's, Corporate Offices, and Professional Sports Teams in just over a year. The Movement has recently begun to expand globally as well, with events in markets outside of the US. As mental wellness continues to be at the forefront of every conversation, I knew it was critical to have Eric on the show today to dig in. I am thrilled and honored to have him on. I truly hope that you are able to learn from Eric's story and look out for yourself and your fellow humans. For more info, please visit: https://samehereglobal.org/ And all things, www.thePOZcast.com Thanks!

If you listen to anything today, listen to this important story and message from the non-profit founder of We’re All A Little Crazy: #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement, Eric Kussin. We are all going through something. And each story is unique. This episode is taken from our Raw, Authentic, and Vulnerable podcast series. It’s too ... Read more The post We’re All A Little Crazy: #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

In this episode of Finding Contentment, host Will Heckman and special guest Eric Kussin talk about Eric's journey from a severe bout of PTSD, along with symptoms of anxiety and depression. His issues came essentially “out of nowhere” and left him almost permanently in bed, and with severe cognitive impairment, for just over two and a half years. Listen as he speaks about how he found a way to climb out of his abyss, he vowed to spend the rest of his life focused on changing the global conversation through mental health advocacy. During his battle, Eric was pumped with over 50 combinations of psychotropic drugs, 22 sessions of TMS therapy, and 12 sessions of ECT “shock therapy“ only to find himself worse off with each passing treatment. Eric Kussin Eric Kussin is a 20-year professional sports executive. After five years with the NBA League Office, he rose to the ranks with the expansion Chicago Sky, and Phoenix Suns. He then switched over to the NHL, working with the New Jersey Devils, & Florida Panthers.

Same Here Global was founded by 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin, bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners. After a successful career that started at the NBA League Office, and led to senior management positions with a number of professional sports teams, Eric's mental health took a sudden and rapid decline. Due to unresolved personal life traumas he failed to appropriately address at a younger age – life experiences he was unaware were affecting his mental health – Eric developed a severe bout of PTSD, along with symptoms of anxiety and depression. This fall came essentially “out of nowhere” and left him almost permanently in bed, and with severe cognitive impairment, for just over two and a half years. Once he found a way to climb out of his abyss, he vowed to spend the rest of his life focused on changing the global conversation through mental health advocacy. Links for Eric Kussin: Instagram- instagram.com/samehere_global Website- https://samehereglobal.org Topics we discuss on this episode: Same Here Global Sports executive Mental health Healing Changes CRO of Florida Panthers Trauma If you would like to support the show please leave a 5 star review over on Apple Podcasts or leave a voice message on Anchor FM. You can also rate the show on Spotify now as well, please do so. Make sure you subscribe to the YouTube channel as well and turn on the notifications. You can also follow the show and my journey on IG @depthsofdarkside! Podcast Social Media: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/depthsofdarkside/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/depthsofdarkside YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-M2lpVwCgEyM85menG_nvQ Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4iiKx07baLZf9CzcNhdUsi?si=e91d5911f91647a9 Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/from-the-depths-of-darkness-to-the-light-of-success/id1510954182 Email- depthsodarkside@gmail.com Thanks for listening and have a great day! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lightofsuccess/message

Today we continue our conversation with Eric Kussin. The founder of the organization #SameHere, a global mental health movement.   Eric previously shared his personal story of battling a severe mental health crisis, his misdiagnosis, the missing piece of the puzzle, and what led him to find #SameHere. If you missed it, I highly recommend you go back and check out Episode 68 first.   In this episode, we openly discuss suicide and suicidal ideation. If you're vulnerable to this right now, please check out the resources in the show notes where you can reach out for help.   Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: It's time to talk about the root of the mental health crisis. Discover what it means to be vulnerable and open. Learn about # SameHere's revolutionary apps.   Full Show Notes Here    Connect with Eric Kussin: Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn   Resources: https://samehereglobal.org/ Suicide Prevention Hotline Ep 68: #SAMEHERE Global Mental Health Movement with Eric Kussin   Are you enjoying the Hard Beautiful Journey podcast?   Please leave a 5-star rating and review; it would mean so much to me! Also, if you haven't done so already, join the Facebook Community to connect with other like-minded people.   I would love to connect with you on social, so please give me a follow on: Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn   Thanks for listening, Tiff

Today on the show is Eric Kussin who is the founder of the organization #samehere Global Mental Health Movement.   Eric shares his personal story of fighting against a severe mental health crisis, how he was misdiagnosed for years, the missing part of the equation, and what led him to founding a global mental health movement.   A big fan of marketing, psychology, and sport, Eric combined all three and began reaching out to his contacts to discuss how they could attack the mental health epidemic strategically and differently than had ever been done before. He had to bring purpose to his own experience and believed he must have gone through that horrific period for a reason.    With suicides at a 30-year high, and drug/opioid abuse out of control, he knows something major must change with the messaging if we're to reverse these negative trends.  And I couldn't agree with him more.   Check out Eric's Resources at: https://samehereglobal.org/   Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardbeautifuljourney/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardbeautifuljourney YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNMiFbzcn5Xz7aPGQWI8ZMg Twitter: https://twitter.com/hardbeautifulj1 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/hardbeautifuljourney Website: https://hardbeautifuljourney.com/ Thanks so much for listening,  Tiff    

Today's guest on the Mitlin Money Mindset™ is Eric Kussin, founder and CEO of We're All a Little “Crazy,” The Global Mental Health Alliance, and hashtag #SameHere. Eric got his start at the NBA League Office and while experiencing great success in his career, he faced a debilitating mental health crisis that stopped his career and life in its tracks for over two and a half years. After failed treatments, he was lucky enough to learn healing practices that enabled him to dig out of his abyss, in the process he found a higher calling.  Eric merged his love of sports and his passion to help those facing mental struggles by building an alliance comprised of athletes, celebrities, media members, expert practitioners, advocates, and everyday heroes who've come together to make talking about mental health a common topic for 5 out of 5 of us. Their #SameHere movement has swept across college campuses, corporate offices, and professional sports all throughout the US and now globally as well. Listen in for some great takeaways about mental health and making a difference. Eric wants mental health to be a common topic for all of us and is working towards that every day.  You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Eric's path to starting We're All A Little “Crazy” [3:18] What is We're All A Little “Crazy” all about? [8:46] About the #SameHere campaign [14:52] Is right now the time to move the conversation forward [24:55] The impact Eric's seen from sharing his own story [28:19] #SameHere Scale and app [33:18] What is the best way for someone to make an impact [37:22] 3 things people can do to have an immediate impact on their mental health? [40:57] What Eric did today that put her in the right mindset for success? [45:13] Resources & People Mentioned Theo Fleury on episode 63 Connect with Eric Kussin The website On Instagram On Twitter On Linkedin On Facebook Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset Show are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site. Connect With Mitlin Financial podcast(at)MitlinFinancial.com - email us with your suggestions for topics or guests https://mitlinfinancial.com  Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Facebook Subscribe to Mitlin Money Mindset™ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts

Eric Kussin is the Founder of #SameHere Global and a Mental Health Advocate  In this episode, Eric talks about:  The idea behind #SameHere: everyone is a part of this group because everyone is affected by mental health  Individuals leading with their story, rather than their disorder   The importance of leaders, particularly in business, being willing to share their mental health stories  How people can get involved with #SameHere  The different ways you can (and should!) work to build your mental health   ...And much more!    Learn more at: https://samehereglobal.org/

Welcome to our grand premiere of "Rhyme and Reason". Our first guest is Eric Kussin! Eric is the founder of Same Here Global, a non-profit mental health awareness alliance. Same Here Global gives a voice to mental health advocacy by enlisting athletes, musicians, actors, andcelebrities to help spread this message: that EVERYONE in the world is affected by life's inevitable traumas and stresses. We will be discussing Eric's backstory, what drives his passion for spreading wellness, andhealthy coping mechanisms.

We're all a little "Crazy" is brought to you by the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement & The Hockey Podcast Network.  Episode 26 Featuring Brent Sopel NHL veteran Brent Sopel is speaking out about the sex assault scandal involving the Chicago Blackhawks and fiercely defending his former teammate, Kyle Beach. Brent Bernard Sopel is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played the majority of his career in the National Hockey League. Sopel was originally selected 144th overall at the 1995 NHL Entry Draft by the Vancouver Canucks, the organization he began his NHL career with Hosts: Darren Rovell: Sports business insider Theo Fleury: NHL great, mental health advocate & member of the #SameHere Alliance Eric Kussin: 20-year professional sports executive, mental health advocate, and founder of the #SameHere global mental health movement We're all a little "Crazy" is available on ALL Podcast Apps! Do us a favor and download each episode before you listen, and if you are an Apple user, please rate & review the podcast as it helps us get these important conversations out to reach a larger audience. “This topic isn't for 1 in 5 of us with mental illness, it's for 5 in 5 whose mental health has been impacted".- Theo Fleury We're All A Little “Crazy” is a 501c3 founded by 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin, bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners. A big fan of marketing, psychology, and sport, Eric combined all three and began reaching out to his contacts to discuss how they could attack the mental health epidemic strategically and differently than had ever been done before. He had to bring purpose to his own experience and believed he must have gone through that horrific period for a reason. With suicides at a 30-year high, and drug/opioid abuse out of control, he knows something major must change with the messaging if we're to reverse these negative trends. He was overwhelmed by the positive responses he received from athletes, celebrities, and practitioners all over the globe, wanting to join in, all of whom bought into his vision of bringing a louder voice to this cause through a Global Alliance under a singular, bold but inclusive brand message: #SameHere (mental health lives on a continuum and we are ALL impacted…we ALL have a story). The charter Celebrity Alliance launched with a formal rally with over 300 supporters in attendance on November 14th, 2017, in New York City. There, The Alliance introduced their “#SameHere” Movement, uniting the world through one ASL sign language hand gesture (you see depicted in their logos and profile pictures) that communicates – no matter where we live, or what our background or our accolades, we all go through life's inevitable challenges, and we should have a society where it is openly acceptable to talk about those challenges, thus: “#SameHere!” Video. Find out more about the origin story that led to The Alliance's usage of #SameHere.

We're all a little “crazy,” aren't we? Join us as we talk to Eric Kussin, the founder of We're All A Little “Crazy”, about finding hope during complete medical burnout, what to do when you've exhausted all options, and how to speak your truth as an advocate for your own mental health.Eric Kussin is a 15-year professional sports executive and the founder of We're All A Little “Crazy,” a non-profit with the mission of bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners. After a successful career that started at the NBA League Office, and led to senior management positions with a number of professional sports teams, Eric's mental health took a sudden and rapid decline.Once he found a way to climb out of his abyss, he vowed to spend the rest of his life focused on changing the global conversation through mental health advocacy.It wasn't until he met practitioners who taught him methods to actually heal his body and central nervous system, that he began to improve and get his life back. He is determined to spread his message.In the Adjusted Reality podcast, well-known athletes, celebrities, actors, chiropractors, influencers in the wellness industry, and other podcasters will talk with host Dr. Sherry McAllister, president, F4CP, about their experiences with health and wellness. As a special gift for listening today visit f4cp.org/health to get a copy of our mind, body, spirit ebook which focuses on many ways to optimize your health and the ones you love without the use of drugs or surgery. Follow Adjusted Reality on Instagram.Find A Doctor of Chiropractic Near You.

We're all a little "Crazy" is brought to you by the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement & The Hockey Podcast Network.  Episode 25 Featuring Brian Cuban, an American attorney, author, speaker, and activist. He is an authority on male eating disorders and drug addiction, drug rehabilitation, and alcoholism. He is a lawyer and activist in the areas of First Amendment issues and hate speech. He is also the brother of Mark Cuban and resides in Dallas, Texas. Hosts: Darren Rovell: Sports business insider Theo Fleury: NHL great, mental health advocate & member of the #SameHere Alliance Eric Kussin: 20-year professional sports executive, mental health advocate, and founder of the #SameHere global mental health movement We're all a little "Crazy" is available on ALL Podcast Apps! Do us a favor and download each episode before you listen, and if you are an Apple user, please rate & review the podcast as it helps us get these important conversations out to reach a larger audience. “This topic isn't for 1 in 5 of us with mental illness, it's for 5 in 5 whose mental health has been impacted".- Theo Fleury We're All A Little “Crazy” is a 501c3 founded by 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin, bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners. A big fan of marketing, psychology, and sport, Eric combined all three and began reaching out to his contacts to discuss how they could attack the mental health epidemic strategically and differently than had ever been done before. He had to bring purpose to his own experience and believed he must have gone through that horrific period for a reason. With suicides at a 30-year high, and drug/opioid abuse out of control, he knows something major must change with the messaging if we're to reverse these negative trends. He was overwhelmed by the positive responses he received from athletes, celebrities, and practitioners all over the globe, wanting to join in, all of whom bought into his vision of bringing a louder voice to this cause through a Global Alliance under a singular, bold but inclusive brand message: #SameHere (mental health lives on a continuum and we are ALL impacted…we ALL have a story). The charter Celebrity Alliance launched with a formal rally with over 300 supporters in attendance on November 14th, 2017, in New York City. There, The Alliance introduced their “#SameHere” Movement, uniting the world through one ASL sign language hand gesture (you see depicted in their logos and profile pictures) that communicates – no matter where we live, or what our background or our accolades, we all go through life's inevitable challenges, and we should have a society where it is openly acceptable to talk about those challenges, thus: “#SameHere!” Video. Find out more about the origin story that led to The Alliance's usage of #SameHere.

Eric Kussin founded a nonprofit, We Are All a Little Crazy, after his own struggles with mental illness. His focus is on the mental health of college athletes because he noticed the unique challenges of mental fitness as an athlete, as well as the significant pressure on these students to perform. Eric's goal is to normalize the fact that we all have varying degrees of mental health, and illness, throughout our lives. To contact Eric, reach out at to him at eric@sameheregolbal.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're all a little "Crazy" is brought to you by the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement & The Hockey Podcast Network.  Episode 24 Hosts: Darren Rovell: Sports business insider Theo Fleury: NHL great, mental health advocate & member of the #SameHere Alliance Eric Kussin: 20-year professional sports executive, mental health advocate, and founder of the #SameHere global mental health movement We're all a little "Crazy" is available on ALL Podcast Apps! Do us a favor and download each episode before you listen, and if you are an Apple user, please rate & review the podcast as it helps us get these important conversations out to reach a larger audience. “This topic isn't for 1 in 5 of us with mental illness, it's for 5 in 5 whose mental health has been impacted".- Theo Fleury We're All A Little “Crazy” is a 501c3 founded by 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin, bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners. A big fan of marketing, psychology, and sport, Eric combined all three and began reaching out to his contacts to discuss how they could attack the mental health epidemic strategically and differently than had ever been done before. He had to bring purpose to his own experience and believed he must have gone through that horrific period for a reason. With suicides at a 30-year high, and drug/opioid abuse out of control, he knows something major must change with the messaging if we're to reverse these negative trends. He was overwhelmed by the positive responses he received from athletes, celebrities, and practitioners all over the globe, wanting to join in, all of whom bought into his vision of bringing a louder voice to this cause through a Global Alliance under a singular, bold but inclusive brand message: #SameHere (mental health lives on a continuum and we are ALL impacted…we ALL have a story). The charter Celebrity Alliance launched with a formal rally with over 300 supporters in attendance on November 14th, 2017, in New York City. There, The Alliance introduced their “#SameHere” Movement, uniting the world through one ASL sign language hand gesture (you see depicted in their logos and profile pictures) that communicates – no matter where we live, or what our background or our accolades, we all go through life's inevitable challenges, and we should have a society where it is openly acceptable to talk about those challenges, thus: “#SameHere!” Video. Find out more about the origin story that led to The Alliance's usage of #SameHere.

We're all a little "Crazy" is brought to you by the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement & The Hockey Podcast Network.  Hosts: Darren Rovell: Sports business insider Theo Fleury: NHL great, mental health advocate & member of the #SameHere Alliance Eric Kussin: 20-year professional sports executive, mental health advocate, and founder of the #SameHere global mental health movement We're all a little "Crazy" is available on ALL Podcast Apps! Do us a favor and download each episode before you listen, and if you are an Apple user, please rate & review the podcast as it helps us get these important conversations out to reach a larger audience. “This topic isn't for 1 in 5 of us with mental illness, it's for 5 in 5 whose mental health has been impacted".- Theo Fleury We're All A Little “Crazy” is a 501c3 founded by 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin, bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners. A big fan of marketing, psychology, and sport, Eric combined all three and began reaching out to his contacts to discuss how they could attack the mental health epidemic strategically and differently than had ever been done before. He had to bring purpose to his own experience and believed he must have gone through that horrific period for a reason. With suicides at a 30-year high, and drug/opioid abuse out of control, he knows something major must change with the messaging if we're to reverse these negative trends. He was overwhelmed by the positive responses he received from athletes, celebrities, and practitioners all over the globe, wanting to join in, all of whom bought into his vision of bringing a louder voice to this cause through a Global Alliance under a singular, bold but inclusive brand message: #SameHere (mental health lives on a continuum and we are ALL impacted…we ALL have a story). The charter Celebrity Alliance launched with a formal rally with over 300 supporters in attendance on November 14th, 2017, in New York City. There, The Alliance introduced their “#SameHere” Movement, uniting the world through one ASL sign language hand gesture (you see depicted in their logos and profile pictures) that communicates – no matter where we live, or what our background or our accolades, we all go through life's inevitable challenges, and we should have a society where it is openly acceptable to talk about those challenges, thus: “#SameHere!” Video. Find out more about the origin story that led to The Alliance's usage of #SameHere.

We're all a little "Crazy" is brought to you by the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement & The Hockey Podcast Network.  Episode 22 Featuring Jocko Sims, American Film and Television Actor Hosts: Darren Rovell: Sports business insider Theo Fleury: NHL great, mental health advocate & member of the #SameHere Alliance Eric Kussin: 20-year professional sports executive, mental health advocate, and founder of the #SameHere global mental health movement We're all a little "Crazy" is available on ALL Podcast Apps! Do us a favor and download each episode before you listen, and if you are an Apple user, please rate & review the podcast as it helps us get these important conversations out to reach a larger audience. “This topic isn't for 1 in 5 of us with mental illness, it's for 5 in 5 whose mental health has been impacted".- Theo Fleury We're All A Little “Crazy” is a 501c3 founded by 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin, bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners. A big fan of marketing, psychology, and sport, Eric combined all three and began reaching out to his contacts to discuss how they could attack the mental health epidemic strategically and differently than had ever been done before. He had to bring purpose to his own experience and believed he must have gone through that horrific period for a reason. With suicides at a 30-year high, and drug/opioid abuse out of control, he knows something major must change with the messaging if we're to reverse these negative trends. He was overwhelmed by the positive responses he received from athletes, celebrities, and practitioners all over the globe, wanting to join in, all of whom bought into his vision of bringing a louder voice to this cause through a Global Alliance under a singular, bold but inclusive brand message: #SameHere (mental health lives on a continuum and we are ALL impacted…we ALL have a story). The charter Celebrity Alliance launched with a formal rally with over 300 supporters in attendance on November 14th, 2017, in New York City. There, The Alliance introduced their “#SameHere” Movement, uniting the world through one ASL sign language hand gesture (you see depicted in their logos and profile pictures) that communicates – no matter where we live, or what our background or our accolades, we all go through life's inevitable challenges, and we should have a society where it is openly acceptable to talk about those challenges, thus: “#SameHere!” Video. Find out more about the origin story that led to The Alliance's usage of #SameHere.

We're all a little "Crazy" is brought to you by the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement & The Hockey Podcast Network.  Episode 21 Featuring Jack Riggins, Retired Commander in the US Navy SEALs & Shaun Arntsen, Retired Corporal Canadian Military 3PPCLI Hosts: Darren Rovell: Sports business insider Theo Fleury: NHL great, mental health advocate & member of the #SameHere Alliance Eric Kussin: 20-year professional sports executive, mental health advocate, and founder of the #SameHere global mental health movement We're all a little "Crazy" is available on ALL Podcast Apps! Do us a favor and download each episode before you listen, and if you are an Apple user, please rate & review the podcast as it helps us get these important conversations out to reach a larger audience. “This topic isn't for 1 in 5 of us with mental illness, it's for 5 in 5 whose mental health has been impacted".- Theo Fleury We're All A Little “Crazy” is a 501c3 founded by 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin, bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners. A big fan of marketing, psychology, and sport, Eric combined all three and began reaching out to his contacts to discuss how they could attack the mental health epidemic strategically and differently than had ever been done before. He had to bring purpose to his own experience and believed he must have gone through that horrific period for a reason. With suicides at a 30-year high, and drug/opioid abuse out of control, he knows something major must change with the messaging if we're to reverse these negative trends. He was overwhelmed by the positive responses he received from athletes, celebrities, and practitioners all over the globe, wanting to join in, all of whom bought into his vision of bringing a louder voice to this cause through a Global Alliance under a singular, bold but inclusive brand message: #SameHere (mental health lives on a continuum and we are ALL impacted…we ALL have a story). The charter Celebrity Alliance launched with a formal rally with over 300 supporters in attendance on November 14th, 2017, in New York City. There, The Alliance introduced their “#SameHere” Movement, uniting the world through one ASL sign language hand gesture (you see depicted in their logos and profile pictures) that communicates – no matter where we live, or what our background or our accolades, we all go through life's inevitable challenges, and we should have a society where it is openly acceptable to talk about those challenges, thus: “#SameHere!” Video. Find out more about the origin story that led to The Alliance's usage of #SameHere.

We're all a little "Crazy" is brought to you by the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement & The Hockey Podcast Network.  Episode 21 Featuring Jack Riggins, Retired Commander in the US Navy SEALs & Shaun Arntsen, Retired Corporal Canadian Military 3PPCLI Hosts: Darren Rovell: Sports business insider Theo Fleury: NHL great, mental health advocate & member of the #SameHere Alliance Eric Kussin: 20-year professional sports executive, mental health advocate, and founder of the #SameHere global mental health movement We're all a little "Crazy" is available on ALL Podcast Apps! Do us a favor and download each episode before you listen, and if you are an Apple user, please rate & review the podcast as it helps us get these important conversations out to reach a larger audience. “This topic isn't for 1 in 5 of us with mental illness, it's for 5 in 5 whose mental health has been impacted".- Theo Fleury We're All A Little “Crazy” is a 501c3 founded by 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin, bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners. A big fan of marketing, psychology, and sport, Eric combined all three and began reaching out to his contacts to discuss how they could attack the mental health epidemic strategically and differently than had ever been done before. He had to bring purpose to his own experience and believed he must have gone through that horrific period for a reason. With suicides at a 30-year high, and drug/opioid abuse out of control, he knows something major must change with the messaging if we're to reverse these negative trends. He was overwhelmed by the positive responses he received from athletes, celebrities, and practitioners all over the globe, wanting to join in, all of whom bought into his vision of bringing a louder voice to this cause through a Global Alliance under a singular, bold but inclusive brand message: #SameHere (mental health lives on a continuum and we are ALL impacted…we ALL have a story). The charter Celebrity Alliance launched with a formal rally with over 300 supporters in attendance on November 14th, 2017, in New York City. There, The Alliance introduced their “#SameHere” Movement, uniting the world through one ASL sign language hand gesture (you see depicted in their logos and profile pictures) that communicates – no matter where we live, or what our background or our accolades, we all go through life's inevitable challenges, and we should have a society where it is openly acceptable to talk about those challenges, thus: “#SameHere!” Video. Find out more about the origin story that led to The Alliance's usage of #SameHere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're all a little "Crazy" is brought to you by the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement & The Hockey Podcast Network.  Episode 20 Featuring  Kevin Stevens Kevin Stevens is an American former ice hockey player and current scout in the National Hockey League. He played left wing on a line with Mario Lemieux during the Pittsburgh Penguins' Stanley Cup championships in 1991 and 1992. Boston Native, Kevin Stevens Joins the Podcast to pay respects and talk about the late Jimmy Hayes. Hosts: Darren Rovell: Sports business insider Theo Fleury: NHL great, mental health advocate & member of the #SameHere Alliance Eric Kussin: 20-year professional sports executive, mental health advocate, and founder of the #SameHere global mental health movement We're all a little "Crazy" is available on ALL Podcast Apps! Do us a favor and download each episode before you listen, and if you are an Apple user, please rate & review the podcast as it helps us get these important conversations out to reach a larger audience. “This topic isn't for 1 in 5 of us with mental illness, it's for 5 in 5 whose mental health has been impacted".- Theo Fleury We're All A Little “Crazy” is a 501c3 founded by 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin, bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners. A big fan of marketing, psychology, and sport, Eric combined all three and began reaching out to his contacts to discuss how they could attack the mental health epidemic strategically and differently than had ever been done before. He had to bring purpose to his own experience and believed he must have gone through that horrific period for a reason. With suicides at a 30-year high, and drug/opioid abuse out of control, he knows something major must change with the messaging if we're to reverse these negative trends. He was overwhelmed by the positive responses he received from athletes, celebrities, and practitioners all over the globe, wanting to join in, all of whom bought into his vision of bringing a louder voice to this cause through a Global Alliance under a singular, bold but inclusive brand message: #SameHere (mental health lives on a continuum and we are ALL impacted…we ALL have a story). The charter Celebrity Alliance launched with a formal rally with over 300 supporters in attendance on November 14th, 2017, in New York City. There, The Alliance introduced their “#SameHere” Movement, uniting the world through one ASL sign language hand gesture (you see depicted in their logos and profile pictures) that communicates – no matter where we live, or what our background or our accolades, we all go through life's inevitable challenges, and we should have a society where it is openly acceptable to talk about those challenges, thus: “#SameHere!” Video. Find out more about the origin story that led to The Alliance's usage of #SameHere.

We're all a little "Crazy" is brought to you by the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement & The Hockey Podcast Network.  Episode 20 Featuring  Kevin Stevens Kevin Stevens is an American former ice hockey player and current scout in the National Hockey League. He played left wing on a line with Mario Lemieux during the Pittsburgh Penguins' Stanley Cup championships in 1991 and 1992. Boston Native, Kevin Stevens Joins the Podcast to pay respects and talk about the late Jimmy Hayes. Hosts: Darren Rovell: Sports business insider Theo Fleury: NHL great, mental health advocate & member of the #SameHere Alliance Eric Kussin: 20-year professional sports executive, mental health advocate, and founder of the #SameHere global mental health movement We're all a little "Crazy" is available on ALL Podcast Apps! Do us a favor and download each episode before you listen, and if you are an Apple user, please rate & review the podcast as it helps us get these important conversations out to reach a larger audience. “This topic isn't for 1 in 5 of us with mental illness, it's for 5 in 5 whose mental health has been impacted".- Theo Fleury We're All A Little “Crazy” is a 501c3 founded by 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin, bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners. A big fan of marketing, psychology, and sport, Eric combined all three and began reaching out to his contacts to discuss how they could attack the mental health epidemic strategically and differently than had ever been done before. He had to bring purpose to his own experience and believed he must have gone through that horrific period for a reason. With suicides at a 30-year high, and drug/opioid abuse out of control, he knows something major must change with the messaging if we're to reverse these negative trends. He was overwhelmed by the positive responses he received from athletes, celebrities, and practitioners all over the globe, wanting to join in, all of whom bought into his vision of bringing a louder voice to this cause through a Global Alliance under a singular, bold but inclusive brand message: #SameHere (mental health lives on a continuum and we are ALL impacted…we ALL have a story). The charter Celebrity Alliance launched with a formal rally with over 300 supporters in attendance on November 14th, 2017, in New York City. There, The Alliance introduced their “#SameHere” Movement, uniting the world through one ASL sign language hand gesture (you see depicted in their logos and profile pictures) that communicates – no matter where we live, or what our background or our accolades, we all go through life's inevitable challenges, and we should have a society where it is openly acceptable to talk about those challenges, thus: “#SameHere!” Video. Find out more about the origin story that led to The Alliance's usage of #SameHere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're all a little "Crazy" is brought to you by the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement & The Hockey Podcast Network.  Episode 19 Featuring Tyler Hamilton & Dr. Rick Rosa Tyler Hamilton is an American former professional road bicycle racer. He is the only American rider to win one of the five Monuments of cycling, taking Liège–Bastogne–Liège in 2003. Hamilton became a professional cyclist in 1995 with the US Postal Service cycling team. A member of the American Chiropractic Association Sports Council, Dr. Rick Rosa received his Doctorate from New York Chiropractic College in 1996 and was hired as a teacher at the college thereafter. In 1996, he began practicing in a multidisciplinary setting, allowing him to experience various approaches to health care as well as treat all sorts of acute injury and pain syndromes. He is still a member of the post-graduate faculty at New York Chiropractic College and has lectured extensively on many topics and presently teaches other doctors about recovery in Sports. Hosts: Darren Rovell: Sports business insider Theo Fleury: NHL great, mental health advocate & member of the #SameHere Alliance Eric Kussin: 20-year professional sports executive, mental health advocate, and founder of the #SameHere global mental health movement We're all a little "Crazy" is available on ALL Podcast Apps! Do us a favor and download each episode before you listen, and if you are an Apple user, please rate & review the podcast as it helps us get these important conversations out to reach a larger audience. “This topic isn't for 1 in 5 of us with mental illness, it's for 5 in 5 whose mental health has been impacted".- Theo Fleury We're All A Little “Crazy” is a 501c3 founded by 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin, bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners. A big fan of marketing, psychology, and sport, Eric combined all three and began reaching out to his contacts to discuss how they could attack the mental health epidemic strategically and differently than had ever been done before. He had to bring purpose to his own experience and believed he must have gone through that horrific period for a reason. With suicides at a 30-year high, and drug/opioid abuse out of control, he knows something major must change with the messaging if we're to reverse these negative trends. He was overwhelmed by the positive responses he received from athletes, celebrities, and practitioners all over the globe, wanting to join in, all of whom bought into his vision of bringing a louder voice to this cause through a Global Alliance under a singular, bold but inclusive brand message: #SameHere (mental health lives on a continuum and we are ALL impacted…we ALL have a story). The charter Celebrity Alliance launched with a formal rally with over 300 supporters in attendance on November 14th, 2017, in New York City. There, The Alliance introduced their “#SameHere” Movement, uniting the world through one ASL sign language hand gesture (you see depicted in their logos and profile pictures) that communicates – no matter where we live, or what our background or our accolades, we all go through life's inevitable challenges, and we should have a society where it is openly acceptable to talk about those challenges, thus: “#SameHere!” Video. Find out more about the origin story that led to The Alliance's usage of #SameHere.

“The biggest epidemic of 2021 isn't Covid. It is mental health, trauma and addiction”- Theo Fleury  I've had plenty of Make Your Mark podcast guests and Clubroom events that have focused on victory of bad over good, overcoming hurdles, challenges and struggles. Plenty of laughs too. But having both Theo Fleury and Eric Kussin in the Clubroom to talk about mental health issues as we continue our march through Covid was worth every second of this event. Each suffered through significant trauma, and as you listen to this podcast you will not only hear their life experiences, but also the ways that you can change your day-to-day, your outlook and your mindset towards better days ahead.  We all have faced extraordinary challenges over the past 18 months, some more than others, and this is an episode worth listening to, whether over a morning coffee or an evening curled up on the couch.   “We think if I'm messed up in this place and I need to get better by sleeping more, sleeping will be the healing agent for me, and we have to resist that urge. Stagnation breeds stagnation. The more I lay down and I wait for it to get better, the less chance I am going to get up.” - Eric Kussin  Multitudes of thanks to both Eric and Theo for baring their hearts and souls for us, they truly are making such a positive impact, and make sure to catch their podcast as well, "We're All A Little “Crazy”." Here are just a few of the examples of wisdom and knowledge that Eric and Theo shared. Make sure to listen for the rest! “I hate the word addiction because it has so much shame attached to it, and really what this is all about is emotional pain management. We all take different avenues and different paths to either suppress or numb out from that emotional pain, because emotional pain is mental illness.” - Theo Fleury “I had no idea it was related to my past life events. Once I found a doctor who helped me put that together…”Eric, your central nervous system, everything involved from a biological perspective, there's an explanation for everything that has happened to you, and that has been built up cumulatively over time.”  The best analogy I can make is how plaque builds up in our arteries and can cause a heart attack. That buildup of stress and trauma over time does the same. It looks slightly different in each of us, but it's the buildup of all this stuff that leads there.” - Eric Kussin     “We have the highest suicide rates in the history of our planet, so whatever messaging has taken place up to this point isn't working.” - Theo    Some Topics we talk about in this episode:    2:00 - Intro  3:00 - Eric Kussin & Theo Fleury  5:40 - The biggest epidemic of 2021 isn't Covid 8:10 - The Media's corrupt code of ethics  9:00 - The case of Vincent Jackson  11:50 - It's not a silver bullet answer  12:00 - I hate the word addiction  14:00 - You should see the reaction when they hear I've been raped by my coach 17:00 - There's an explanation for what's happened to you 19:20 - A magical conversation Theo and Eric had  20:30 - The start of the We're All A Little “Crazy” Podcast  23:40 - The individual words matter  24:00 - School shootings don't have to do with mental health?  25:10 - We have the highest suicide rates in the history of our planet  27:00 - Honesty, Openness and Willingness  29:00 - Our brain Chemistry is out of whack   34:00- Laying in bed does not equal rest - Sleeping is not the healing agent  36:00 - Medications are not cures 38:50 - Getting that trapped energy out  40:30 - The Scale App  51:00 - Recalibrating    53:00 - 6 by 6 cell  57:30 - Creating a safe space is not the fluff you're thinking  60:30 - Trauma before the NHL   65:50 - Our mental health is impacted 68:00 - Handling trauma before it's too late  70:00 - Your mental health toolkit 75:00 - We're all a little crazy! 80:00 - Wrap up    How to get involved   Be sure to connect with me on Social Media @MarkMoyerCoach and go to my website, www.markmoyer.com to get access to the tips and strategies that my coaching clients get directly.   If you would like to be a guest on the Make Your Mark podcast and/or know someone else who has either been an athlete, in a role within the sports industry, or a military veteran, and have made a successful transition into a new role, I'd love to hear from you! Just send me an email Mark@MarkMoyer.com and we'll discuss!   If you would like more information on how I can get you unstuck and moving forward with your transition, let's talk. We can see whether it makes sense to work directly with me, or I can give you other options, but don't let your transition wait another day, let's connect!   Be sure to subscribe and leave me a quick review on iTunes. Your reviews and ratings will help me reach more people with ways to make their mark in life, business and career!   How are YOU going to Make Your Mark today? Go get ‘em!

We're all a little "Crazy" is brought to you by the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement & The Hockey Podcast Network.  Episode 19 Featuring Tyler Hamilton & Dr. Rick Rosa Tyler Hamilton is an American former professional road bicycle racer. He is the only American rider to win one of the five Monuments of cycling, taking Liège–Bastogne–Liège in 2003. Hamilton became a professional cyclist in 1995 with the US Postal Service cycling team. A member of the American Chiropractic Association Sports Council, Dr. Rick Rosa received his Doctorate from New York Chiropractic College in 1996 and was hired as a teacher at the college thereafter. In 1996, he began practicing in a multidisciplinary setting, allowing him to experience various approaches to health care as well as treat all sorts of acute injury and pain syndromes. He is still a member of the post-graduate faculty at New York Chiropractic College and has lectured extensively on many topics and presently teaches other doctors about recovery in Sports. Hosts: Darren Rovell: Sports business insider Theo Fleury: NHL great, mental health advocate & member of the #SameHere Alliance Eric Kussin: 20-year professional sports executive, mental health advocate, and founder of the #SameHere global mental health movement We're all a little "Crazy" is available on ALL Podcast Apps! Do us a favor and download each episode before you listen, and if you are an Apple user, please rate & review the podcast as it helps us get these important conversations out to reach a larger audience. “This topic isn't for 1 in 5 of us with mental illness, it's for 5 in 5 whose mental health has been impacted".- Theo Fleury We're All A Little “Crazy” is a 501c3 founded by 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin, bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners. A big fan of marketing, psychology, and sport, Eric combined all three and began reaching out to his contacts to discuss how they could attack the mental health epidemic strategically and differently than had ever been done before. He had to bring purpose to his own experience and believed he must have gone through that horrific period for a reason. With suicides at a 30-year high, and drug/opioid abuse out of control, he knows something major must change with the messaging if we're to reverse these negative trends. He was overwhelmed by the positive responses he received from athletes, celebrities, and practitioners all over the globe, wanting to join in, all of whom bought into his vision of bringing a louder voice to this cause through a Global Alliance under a singular, bold but inclusive brand message: #SameHere (mental health lives on a continuum and we are ALL impacted…we ALL have a story). The charter Celebrity Alliance launched with a formal rally with over 300 supporters in attendance on November 14th, 2017, in New York City. There, The Alliance introduced their “#SameHere” Movement, uniting the world through one ASL sign language hand gesture (you see depicted in their logos and profile pictures) that communicates – no matter where we live, or what our background or our accolades, we all go through life's inevitable challenges, and we should have a society where it is openly acceptable to talk about those challenges, thus: “#SameHere!” Video. Find out more about the origin story that led to The Alliance's usage of #SameHere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're all a little "Crazy" is brought to you by the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement & The Hockey Podcast Network.  Episode 18 : Featuring Brent Sopel Brent Sopel is a retired National Hockey League (NHL) player, who won a Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2021. After his daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia, Sopel was also diagnosed with the learning disability after the symptoms sounded similar to his struggles. This inspired him to create the Brent Sopel Foundation to help promote and raise funds for youth with dyslexia. Sopel is also a mental health advocate. Lately, he is speaking out and encouraging his former teammates to comment on the Chicago Blackhawks Sexual Abuse Case currently under investigation, which allegedly took place while he was with the Blackhawks in 2010. Hosts: Darren Rovell: Sports business insider Theo Fleury: NHL great, mental health advocate & member of the #SameHere Alliance Eric Kussin: 20-year professional sports executive, mental health advocate, and founder of the #SameHere global mental health movement We're all a little "Crazy" is available on ALL Podcast Apps! Do us a favor and download each episode before you listen, and if you are an Apple user, please rate & review the podcast as it helps us get these important conversations out to reach a larger audience. “This topic isn't for 1 in 5 of us with mental illness, it's for 5 in 5 whose mental health has been impacted".- Theo Fleury We're All A Little “Crazy” is a 501c3 founded by 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin, bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners. A big fan of marketing, psychology, and sport, Eric combined all three and began reaching out to his contacts to discuss how they could attack the mental health epidemic strategically and differently than had ever been done before. He had to bring purpose to his own experience and believed he must have gone through that horrific period for a reason. With suicides at a 30-year high, and drug/opioid abuse out of control, he knows something major must change with the messaging if we're to reverse these negative trends. He was overwhelmed by the positive responses he received from athletes, celebrities, and practitioners all over the globe, wanting to join in, all of whom bought into his vision of bringing a louder voice to this cause through a Global Alliance under a singular, bold but inclusive brand message: #SameHere (mental health lives on a continuum and we are ALL impacted…we ALL have a story). The charter Celebrity Alliance launched with a formal rally with over 300 supporters in attendance on November 14th, 2017, in New York City. There, The Alliance introduced their “#SameHere” Movement, uniting the world through one ASL sign language hand gesture (you see depicted in their logos and profile pictures) that communicates – no matter where we live, or what our background or our accolades, we all go through life's inevitable challenges, and we should have a society where it is openly acceptable to talk about those challenges, thus: “#SameHere!” Video. Find out more about the origin story that led to The Alliance's usage of #SameHere.

We're all a little "Crazy" is brought to you by the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement & The Hockey Podcast Network.  Episode 18 : Featuring Brent Sopel Brent Sopel is a retired National Hockey League (NHL) player, who won a Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2021. After his daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia, Sopel was also diagnosed with the learning disability after the symptoms sounded similar to his struggles. This inspired him to create the Brent Sopel Foundation to help promote and raise funds for youth with dyslexia. Sopel is also a mental health advocate. Lately, he is speaking out and encouraging his former teammates to comment on the Chicago Blackhawks Sexual Abuse Case currently under investigation, which allegedly took place while he was with the Blackhawks in 2010. Hosts: Darren Rovell: Sports business insider Theo Fleury: NHL great, mental health advocate & member of the #SameHere Alliance Eric Kussin: 20-year professional sports executive, mental health advocate, and founder of the #SameHere global mental health movement We're all a little "Crazy" is available on ALL Podcast Apps! Do us a favor and download each episode before you listen, and if you are an Apple user, please rate & review the podcast as it helps us get these important conversations out to reach a larger audience. “This topic isn't for 1 in 5 of us with mental illness, it's for 5 in 5 whose mental health has been impacted".- Theo Fleury We're All A Little “Crazy” is a 501c3 founded by 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin, bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners. A big fan of marketing, psychology, and sport, Eric combined all three and began reaching out to his contacts to discuss how they could attack the mental health epidemic strategically and differently than had ever been done before. He had to bring purpose to his own experience and believed he must have gone through that horrific period for a reason. With suicides at a 30-year high, and drug/opioid abuse out of control, he knows something major must change with the messaging if we're to reverse these negative trends. He was overwhelmed by the positive responses he received from athletes, celebrities, and practitioners all over the globe, wanting to join in, all of whom bought into his vision of bringing a louder voice to this cause through a Global Alliance under a singular, bold but inclusive brand message: #SameHere (mental health lives on a continuum and we are ALL impacted…we ALL have a story). The charter Celebrity Alliance launched with a formal rally with over 300 supporters in attendance on November 14th, 2017, in New York City. There, The Alliance introduced their “#SameHere” Movement, uniting the world through one ASL sign language hand gesture (you see depicted in their logos and profile pictures) that communicates – no matter where we live, or what our background or our accolades, we all go through life's inevitable challenges, and we should have a society where it is openly acceptable to talk about those challenges, thus: “#SameHere!” Video. Find out more about the origin story that led to The Alliance's usage of #SameHere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're all a little "Crazy" is brought to you by the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement & The Hockey Podcast Network.  Episode 17 : Featuring Dr. Will Van Der Veer: Integrative Psychiatry, Practitioner, Researcher, and Educator. Co-Founder of Integrative Psychiatry Institute which teaches psychiatric prescribers how to get out of the game of just suppressing symptoms with medications and helps them get in the game of diagnosing and treating root causes of suffering using an innovative diagnostic system and a wide range of non-pharmaceutical tools. Hosts: Darren Rovell: Sports business insider Theo Fleury: NHL great, mental health advocate & member of the #SameHere Alliance Eric Kussin: 20-year professional sports executive, mental health advocate, and founder of the #SameHere global mental health movement We're all a little "Crazy" is available on ALL Podcast Apps! Do us a favor and download each episode before you listen, and if you are an Apple user, please rate & review the podcast as it helps us get these important conversations out to reach a larger audience. “This topic isn't for 1 in 5 of us with mental illness, it's for 5 in 5 whose mental health has been impacted".- Theo Fleury We're All A Little “Crazy” is a 501c3 founded by 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin, bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners. A big fan of marketing, psychology, and sport, Eric combined all three and began reaching out to his contacts to discuss how they could attack the mental health epidemic strategically and differently than had ever been done before. He had to bring purpose to his own experience and believed he must have gone through that horrific period for a reason. With suicides at a 30-year high, and drug/opioid abuse out of control, he knows something major must change with the messaging if we're to reverse these negative trends. He was overwhelmed by the positive responses he received from athletes, celebrities, and practitioners all over the globe, wanting to join in, all of whom bought into his vision of bringing a louder voice to this cause through a Global Alliance under a singular, bold but inclusive brand message: #SameHere (mental health lives on a continuum and we are ALL impacted…we ALL have a story). The charter Celebrity Alliance launched with a formal rally with over 300 supporters in attendance on November 14th, 2017, in New York City. There, The Alliance introduced their “#SameHere” Movement, uniting the world through one ASL sign language hand gesture (you see depicted in their logos and profile pictures) that communicates – no matter where we live, or what our background or our accolades, we all go through life's inevitable challenges, and we should have a society where it is openly acceptable to talk about those challenges, thus: “#SameHere!” Video. Find out more about the origin story that led to The Alliance's usage of #SameHere.

We're all a little "Crazy" is brought to you by the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement & The Hockey Podcast Network.  Episode 16 : Featuring Samantha Arsenault-Livingstone: American Olympic Gold Medalist in Swimming Hosts: Darren Rovell: Sports business insider Theo Fleury: NHL great, mental health advocate & member of the #SameHere Alliance Eric Kussin: 20-year professional sports executive, mental health advocate, and founder of the #SameHere global mental health movement We're all a little "Crazy" is available on ALL Podcast Apps! Do us a favor and download each episode before you listen, and if you are an Apple user, please rate & review the podcast as it helps us get these important conversations out to reach a larger audience. “This topic isn't for 1 in 5 of us with mental illness, it's for 5 in 5 whose mental health has been impacted".- Theo Fleury We're All A Little “Crazy” is a 501c3 founded by 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin, bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners. A big fan of marketing, psychology, and sport, Eric combined all three and began reaching out to his contacts to discuss how they could attack the mental health epidemic strategically and differently than had ever been done before. He had to bring purpose to his own experience and believed he must have gone through that horrific period for a reason. With suicides at a 30-year high, and drug/opioid abuse out of control, he knows something major must change with the messaging if we're to reverse these negative trends. He was overwhelmed by the positive responses he received from athletes, celebrities, and practitioners all over the globe, wanting to join in, all of whom bought into his vision of bringing a louder voice to this cause through a Global Alliance under a singular, bold but inclusive brand message: #SameHere (mental health lives on a continuum and we are ALL impacted…we ALL have a story). The charter Celebrity Alliance launched with a formal rally with over 300 supporters in attendance on November 14th, 2017, in New York City. There, The Alliance introduced their “#SameHere” Movement, uniting the world through one ASL sign language hand gesture (you see depicted in their logos and profile pictures) that communicates – no matter where we live, or what our background or our accolades, we all go through life's inevitable challenges, and we should have a society where it is openly acceptable to talk about those challenges, thus: “#SameHere!” Video. Find out more about the origin story that led to The Alliance's usage of #SameHere.

Guest host Peter Shurman talks to Eric Kussin, CEO and Founder of Same Here Org. about normalizing perceptions of mental health in sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Kussin is the founder of We're All A Little "Crazy", a 501c3 non-profit. As a 15-year professional sports executive, Eric uses his experience to bring together athletes, celebrities, and expert practitioners to be part of societal change. After a successful career that started at the NBA League Office (and led to senior management positions with a number of professional sports teams) Eric's mental health took a sudden and rapid decline. Due to unresolved personal life traumas, Eric developed a severe bout of PTSD, along with symptoms of anxiety and depression. This fall came essentially “out of nowhere” and left him almost permanently in bed, and with severe cognitive impairment, for just over two and a half years. Once he found a way to climb out of his abyss, he vowed to spend the rest of his life focused on changing the global conversation through mental health advocacy.Check out his organization here: https://samehereglobal.org

Coming on the heels of Mental Health Awareness Month and Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open, The CUSP Show is joined by Eric Kussin, the Founder of We're All A Little “Crazy”, to discuss mental health in sports. Eric is a 15-year professional sports executive who brings together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners. After a successful career that started at the NBA League Office and led to senior management positions with a number of professional sports teams including the New Jersey Devils, Eric's mental health took a sudden and rapid decline. Listen to today's thoughtful conversation to find out how Eric was able to find a way to climb out of his abyss before vowing to spend the rest of his life focused on changing the global conversation through mental health advocacy. -- Eric Kussin - LinkedIn | @SameHere_Global | https://samehereglobal.org/ -- The CUSP Show is a production by the faculty of Sports Management at Columbia University. You can get in touch with the program on Twitter @CU_SPS_Sports. Our presenters are Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR). The show is produced by Tom Cerny (@Tom_Cerny19), Taylor DeBernardo '21 (@TDeBernardo33), and Ben Walsh '21, with Cameron Morris '21 (@CameronM0rr1s) managing social media efforts.

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Mental illness stigmatization remains one of the biggest issues in the battle against the global mental health crisis. It’s very taboo to openly and publicly discuss our mental health, and the struggles that we all face from time to time. #Same Here founder Eric Kussin is on a mission to change that by bringing together personalities from the MLB, NHL, NFL, NBA/WNBA, MLS, Pro Boxing, Pro Volleyball, international sportsmen and women, announcers, actors, performers and musicians who are willing to tell their stories about mental health struggles. In today’s episode, #Same Here founder, Eric Kussin shares his personal story of fighting against a severe mental health crisis, how he was misdiagnosed for years, the missing part of the equation, and what led him to founding a global mental health movement. Show notes: The business side of the sports industry - 01:51 The start of a mental health crisis - 07:04 Battling mental illness - 16:15 Discovering the solution- 20:34 A revolutionary movement - 34:50 Healing practices - 40:39 To learn more about Eric Kussin: https://samehereglobal.org/about-us/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-kussin-5010a37 *** How you can help others in a big way... If you enjoy the Higher Practice Podcast, please leave a quick review on the Apple Podcast app. It makes a big difference in getting the word out to other people who will benefit from this podcast. Simply, click on the show on your podcast app>scroll down to the bottom of all the episodes>in the ratings and reviews section tap stars to rate>click write a review. Want more? For show notes and more information, visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/podcast/ Sign up for our newsletter and to receive ongoing information for optimal mental health: email.psychiatryinstitute.com If you’re a provider visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/ If you’re interested in patient care visit: www.psychiatrycenters.com For provider education reach out to: info@psychiatryinstitute.com For patient care reach out to: info@psychiatrycenters.com

Join us for S4:EP32 of the #SportsPhilanthropy #Podcast as Eric Kussin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of We're All A Little "Crazy" sits down with our host Roy Kessel.

On this week's episode, Eric Kussin joins Rob Kalwarowsky & Lauren Williams to talk about acceptance, belonging and how we all struggle in life. Check out The Leadership Launchpad Project High Impact Leader program here - https://highperformancenarrative.com/leadership/ If you'd like to host The Leadership Launchpad Project High Impact Leader program privately, email rob@highperformancenarrative.com to set that up. Follow Eric Kussin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-kussin-5010a37/ Follow High Performance Narrative on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/highperformancenarrative/ Follow Dismantling the High Performance Narrative on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-performance-narrative Check out highperformancenarrative.com DISCLAIMER: We want to let you know this episode covers some sensitive subjects such as mental health and depression. If you're going through a difficult time right now, or if you know someone struggling with depression, we hope this episode will help you navigate these tough conversations. If you're ever experiencing suicidal thoughts, please reach out to your support system or call 1-800-273-8255 where you'll be connected with a specialist from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Theo and Eric join the boys to chat about their new podcast We're All a Little "Crazy", how the #SameHere movement started, and share some behind the scenes hockey stories! Plus Justin Robertson from Outatime! fills in for Tom on the intro/outro to catch up and he blesses us with their new cover of "You Belong With Me" which will be out on Friday! Pre-save it here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/outatime3/you-belong-with-me NEW EPISODE EVERY TUESDAY! SUBSCRIBE SO YOU NEVER MISS A GREAT INTERVIEW! FOLLOW: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bardownbreakdown/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/bdbdpodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BarDownBreakdownPodcast/ WEBSITE: https://bardownbreakdown.com MERCH: https://www.c2chockey.net PLAYLISTS: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FonU7NPNQtFxRZnqm4dxL?si=z1RX3VUgSbKVrKHn2Az7TA WE'RE ALL A LITTLE "CRAZY": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-1-season-1-were-all-a-little-crazy/id1556305271?i=1000517434228 BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE HOCKEY PODCAST NETWORK: https://www.thehockeypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theo and Eric join the boys to chat about their new podcast We’re All a Little "Crazy", how the #SameHere movement started, and share some behind the scenes hockey stories! Plus Justin Robertson from Outatime! fills in for Tom on the intro/outro to catch up and he blesses us with their new cover of "You Belong With Me" which will be out on Friday! Pre-save it here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/outatime3/you-belong-with-me NEW EPISODE EVERY TUESDAY! SUBSCRIBE SO YOU NEVER MISS A GREAT INTERVIEW! FOLLOW: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bardownbreakdown/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/bdbdpodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BarDownBreakdownPodcast/ WEBSITE: https://bardownbreakdown.com MERCH: https://www.c2chockey.net PLAYLISTS: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FonU7NPNQtFxRZnqm4dxL?si=z1RX3VUgSbKVrKHn2Az7TA WE'RE ALL A LITTLE "CRAZY": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-1-season-1-were-all-a-little-crazy/id1556305271?i=1000517434228 BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE HOCKEY PODCAST NETWORK: https://www.thehockeypodcastnetwork.com

Eric Kussin founder of The same here global Mental health movement shares his story of trauma and how he overcame it. The movement has pro athletes from around the world sharing their Mental health stories. He discussed how Stanley Cup champion and Gold medalist Theo Fleury became involved in the movement. Theo also bravely shares his past trauma and how he coped with it.

In this week's bonus episode, James and Jon welcome the founder of the #SameHere Global Movement and the co-host of The Hockey Podcast Network's "We're All a Little Crazy" podcast, Eric Kussin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's bonus episode, James and Jon welcome the founder of the #SameHere Global Movement and the co-host of The Hockey Podcast Network's "We're All a Little Crazy" podcast, Eric Kussin.

This week we have a very special edition of the podcast. We had the privilege of getting to talk to Erik Kussin & NHL great Theo Fleury who are the hosts of We're all a Little Crazy podcast. Their podcast is a partnership with the #SAMEHERE Global mental heath movement. The organization works to normalize society's perception of mental health & make it part of our everyday conversation. We got to speak to both of them about a variety of topics ranging from Theo's time in the NHL playing against the St. Louis Blues, Eric's love for the New York Islanders, & most importantly the battle to make mental health part of the everyday conversation. It was great to hear stories from Theo about his time in the NHL but I think the thing we enjoyed the most was his speaking about how he has battled mental health most of his life & the trauma he has endured. It was an eye opening experience for the both of us and I'm very happy we had the opportunity to have Eric & Theo on the show. Find out more information about the Same Here Global Mental Health movement at their website here. Follow them on Twitter & Instagram. Also, you can find out more information about Theo Fleury at his website here. Follow him on Twitter & Instagram. We are now part of the Hockey Podcast Network. There are many great hockey podcasts. Be sure to follow them on Twitter and Instagram! Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Anchor, Spotify, Amazon Music, and many more podcast apps! Be sure to check out our sponsor, Rock Star Taco Shack. The Rock Star Taco Shack has daily specials & their New Town location is now open for the season! Head over to Draft Kings and use the promo code: THPN to get started today. Get the latest news about Blues Hockey Podcast on all of our social media accounts: Instagram – BluesHockeyPodcast Facebook – Blues Hockey Podcast Twitter – @BluesHockeyNHL YouTube – Blues Hockey Podcast Email – blueshockeypodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blues-hockey-podcast/support

Eric Kussin was the top of his game as a 20-year pro sports executive in team and league sales until a few years ago when he experienced a debilitating mental health crisis that turned his life upside down.  Now he works to help people realize that they are not alone when they experience mental health struggles through his organization, We’re All A Little “Crazy” which works to change how we as a society think about mental health.  In this episode of Unit3d, Eric shares his story and mission, explaining a variety of ways in which his organization is changing the narrative.

Bonus EditionSpecial Show: Theo Fleury & Eric Kussin (full interview)In this special bonus edition of the Canadiens Connection podcast, Rick Stephens and Amy Johnson welcomed former NHL great https://twitter.com/TheoFleury14 (Theo Fleury) and sports executive Eric Kussin for a wide-ranging conversation on sports, trauma and mental health. The 100-minute discussion is honest, compelling and very powerful. Kussin is the founder of the https://twitter.com/SameHere_Global (#SameHere Global Mental Health Movement) and along with Fleury, a mental health advocate and https://twitter.com/darrenrovell (Darren Rovell), sports business insider, the trio will be launching a new podcast titled https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/wereallalittlecrazy (We're All A Little 'Crazy') on The Hockey Podcast Network. Use the player below to listen to the entire show. This conversation is a supplement to the full http://allhabs.net/rookies-and-legends-canadiens-connection-ep-131/ (Canadiens Connection episode 131 | Rookies and Legends). Be sure to check it out. Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports RadioCanadiens Connection is hosted by Joe Whalen (https://twitter.com/JoeWhalen19 (@JoeWhalen19)) and Rick Stephens (http://www.twitter.com/allhabs (@AllHabs)) with contributions from Chris G. This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight. Canadiens Connection is a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way. Get the Canadiens Connection!Be sure to follow @habsconnection on https://twitter.com/HabsConnection (Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/habsconnection/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/habsconnection/ (Instagram) Search for “Canadiens Connection” from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/rocket-sports-radio/id1286574860?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts (iTunes)) https://open.spotify.com/show/2SHpmnrTsx8Jll1Yf99qAJ?si=mWDPeR2cSyKHzBvwXugTRw (Spotify) https://overcast.fm/itunes1286574860/rocket-sports-radio (Overcast) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/rocket-sports-radio (Stitcher) https://castbox.fm/channel/id3054454 (Castbox) https://pca.st/71oN (Pocket Casts) https://radiopublic.com/canadiens-connection-69AMww (RadioPublic) https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/Rocket-Sports-Radio-p1039405/ (TuneIn) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmxvZ3RhbGtyYWRpby5jb20vcm9ja2V0c3BvcnRzL3BvZGNhc3Q (Google Podcasts) And don't be shy to give the podcast a 5-star rating!

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League NewsRick and Joe briefly recap the week of game action for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net. Brendan Gallagher chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen. Roster news - Joel Armia remains on the NHL's COVID protocol list but is out of quarantine. Ben Chiarot is skating on his own recovering from a fractured hand. Brendan Gallagher suffered a fractured thumb and will be out a minimum of six weeks. Gallagher has been placed on LTIR. Carey Price is out of the lineup with a lower-body injury, should return next week. Paul Byron was placed on waivers Friday.  Habs prospect report - Canadiens signed forward Jan Mysak to a three-year, entry-level contract. Blake Biondi's UMD Bulldogs lost in semifinal to UMass, out of Frozen Four. Cole Caufield was named winner of the Hobey Baker Memorial Award. Cole Caufield made his pro debut for Laval in Toronto on Friday. Check out https://www.thepresszone.fm/ (The Press Zone - Montreal). NHL News - Canucks announce that they expect to resume their season and play full 56-game schedule. With Monday's NHL trade deadline, what is the current state of the Habs? What are the Canadiens needs/issues? Segment 2: Theo Fleury: We're All A Little 'Crazy'Rick and Amy Johnson have a special interview with Theo Fleury, NHL legend and Eric Kussin, sports executive. Along with Darren Rovell, sports business insider, they are hosts of We're All A Little "Crazy" presented by the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement and The Hockey Podcast Network. Former Calgary Flames forward Theo Fleury describes the incredible experience of winning a Stanley Cup in 1989 on Montreal Forum ice beating the Canadiens 4-2. Who was his family cheering for? We only just scratched the surface of this topic with Theo and Eric. This compelling conversation continues in a special bonus episode of the Canadiens Connection due out on Monday! Watch for it!  Segment 3: Have Your Say All Habs Fantasy Hockey Update Special guest host next week: Amy Johnson Listener's calls and text Canadiens Connection On Rocket Sports RadioCanadiens Connection is hosted by Joe Whalen (https://twitter.com/JoeWhalen19 (@JoeWhalen19)) and Rick Stephens (http://www.twitter.com/allhabs (@AllHabs)) with contributions from Chris G. This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight. Canadiens Connection is a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way. Get The Canadiens Connection!Be sure to follow @habsconnection on https://twitter.com/HabsConnection (Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/habsconnection/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/habsconnection/ (Instagram) Search for “Canadiens Connection” from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/rocket-sports-radio/id1286574860?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts (iTunes)) https://open.spotify.com/show/2SHpmnrTsx8Jll1Yf99qAJ?si=mWDPeR2cSyKHzBvwXugTRw (Spotify) https://overcast.fm/itunes1286574860/rocket-sports-radio (Overcast) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/rocket-sports-radio (Stitcher) https://castbox.fm/channel/id3054454 (Castbox) https://pca.st/71oN (Pocket Casts) https://radiopublic.com/canadiens-connection-69AMww (RadioPublic) https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/Rocket-Sports-Radio-p1039405/ (TuneIn) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmxvZ3RhbGtyYWRpby5jb20vcm9ja2V0c3BvcnRzL3BvZGNhc3Q (Google Podcasts) And don't be shy to give the podcast a 5-star rating!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-kussin-5010a37/ https://samehereglobal.org/ Eric shares his incredible story of struggle and recovery --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tango-romeo/message

Today we had the chance to chat with Flames great Theo Fleury and the founder of the Same Here Global Mental Health Movement, Eric Kussin. Eric and Theo, alongside sports business analyst Darren Rovell are launching their new podcast 'We're All a Little Crazy' later this month. We got into some deep Flames talk (past and present), battling demons & mental health. Enjoy! GO FLAMES GO We're All a Little Crazy Podcast Same Here Global

Brandon Rewucki breaks down the Jets 3 game series against the Flames including their win Monday night with Sean Assor and the two also look ahead to games against Toronto and the trade deadline. Then Eric Kussin and Darren Rovell stop by to talk about their new podcast "We're All A Little Crazy."

After a successful career that started at the NBA League Office, and led to senior management positions with a number of professional sports teams, Eric’s mental health took a sudden and rapid decline. This decline left him almost permanently in bed, and with severe cognitive impairment, for just over two and a half years. Once he found a way to climb out of his abyss, he vowed to spend the rest of his life focused on changing the global conversation through mental health advocacy. Find out more about his inspiring work at SameHereGlobal.org. Check out https://copenotes.com/zestful for an innovative app that supports mental health. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com

The Chicago Wolves and the Same Here Global Mental Health Movement have teamed up to create “Project Thrive,” a multi-faceted plan to change the conversation about mental health in Chicago and provide opportunities for people all over North America to learn from national experts in integrative health. The Wolves will host Zoom Sessions two Thursday nights per month to share information on Sleep, Connecting with Nature, Stress, Diet, Self-Awareness and other subjects that affect everyone’s mental health and well-being. #SameHere Global founder Eric Kussin hosts the first Zoom at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, so Wolves podcast co-host Jason Shaver checks in with Eric as well as Wolves Group Event Specialist Leslie Metcalf to explain how Project Thrive can help everyone. They both have a wonderful way comparing mental health to physical health and ways to feel better. Learn more about Project Thrive and to join any or all of the Zoom sessions. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Android | TuneIn | RSS | Archives Email the show: podcast@chicagowolves.com

Eric speaks about his career and how his life was altered when he suffered from a debilitating mental illness. His story his amazing, his struggle is real and now he's taking what he's learned and changing the way the world thinks about and discusses mental health issues. Thank you Eric for your time, your honesty and your willingness to share how you worked through such a challenging situation to create a successful, and more importantly, meaningful career!

As an artist (Island Def Jam) and a songwriter (Sony/ATV) herself, Andrews is sensitive to the challenges that both up and coming and seasoned singers and writers face in music today, and she carries that knowledge with her in her work as a consultant for industry veteran Barry Weiss’ RECORDS label, as well as in her joint venture with Weiss, publishing company Twentyseven Music at Sony/ATV. The Calgary native has collaborated with some of the most renowned names in the market today, including heavy hitters such as Drake, Jennifer Lopez, Little Mix, Tori Kelly, Jessie J and Benee, as well as producers Noah 40 Shebib, Diplo, DJ Mustard, Max Martin, Illangelo and Stargate. Most recently, she has taken pop singer-songwriter Noah Cyrus under her wing, A&Ring her single “July” and writing the remix featuring Leon Bridges, which has garnered more than 160 million streams to date. She is also celebrating the stellar success of the hit she co-wrote with New Zealand-born singer/songwriter Benee, “Supalonely,” which has produced over 10 million TikTok videos and has massed over 125 million streams on Spotify alone. Today we’re talking about her passion and work towards the premise of mental health for Creative Professionals. Enjoy!  [Read more about our guest today HERE]   ***CORONA VIRUS EDITION***   In this episode Peter & The Jenna Andrews discuss: 1:10-  Intro and welcome Jenna!  Ref: Aliza Licht’s podcast Leave Your Mark 3:30-  So what prompted you to make mental health a passion? Ref: Emily Ratajkowski article in Harpers Bazzar   6:28:  Talk about what resources there are or more importantly, what resources there should be for artists/songwriters for anyone trying to pursue a career in The Music Industry. Ref: Jenna’s new podcast The Green Room. Ref:  The Jed Foundation  9:20-  Ref #SameHere started by my Eric Kussin (Hear Peter’s interview with Eric here 10:00-  On working to removing stigma, stereotypes, being honest, open and just not judging! 12:48-  What are you doing personally to take care of yourself? What are your sort of life rules that you put into place? 14:10-  Tell me how you reacted when you found out that your song “Tumblin Down” was going to be featured on Grey’s Anatomy?  Ref:  Imposter Syndrome 15:50-  And you were first discovered on MySpace?? 17:30-  A couple of lightning round questions. Where's your happy place? Where do you go when you just want to be happy? What place is the happiest, the most creative, most confident? 20:00-  Since you've kinda got the RomCom thing going on then answer this: Awesome or Creepy: “Love Actually” 21:30-  What is your most unhealthy favorite food? 22:40-  Ok, last question; what’s your favorite type of work out, if you work out? 23:23-  How can people find you? Where can people find you? Via her website: www.TheJennaAndrews.com and @TheJennaAndrews on Twitter  INSTA  Facebook  YouTube and  on Spotify Her podcast is The Green Room 23:40-  Thank you Jenna! And thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening. Your reviews are working! Even if you’ve reviewed us before, would you please write even a short one for this episode? Each review that you post helps to ensure that word will continue to spread, and that we will all be able to reach & help more people! You can always reach me via peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. You can also find us at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials. STAY HEALTHY - STAY SAFE - PLEASE WEAR YOUR MASK.. until next time! 24:10-  Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits As always, leave us a comment below and please drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! As you know, the more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse! Do you know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note, we’d love to hear! We have a new sister video cast called 20MinutesInLockdown! A video podcast devoted to learning fascinating lessons from interesting humans all around the world, all in 20 minutes or less!  20 Minutes in Lockdown was born in early April of 2020, when we were in fact, in lockdown, and couldn’t do much of anything. Realizing that more than ever, people could benefit from learning from people outside of their comfort zone – people with interesting stories to tell, people with good advice, people with useful ideas that could help improve lives, we started hosting short Facebook video interviews, and we grew from there. (Plus, you can actually see my hair colors change before your very eyes!) Check it out:  www.20MinutesInLockdown.com   TRANSCRIPT:  Hey guys, Peter, Shankman welcome to another episode of Faster Than Normal. Thrilled that you're here. It is a gray, disgusting day here in New York city, but we are hopeful. Um, even though we are looking at a 3% rise in coronavirus, because most of you mother won't wear a mask and it's pissing me off, but whatever, it's still great to have you all here. I am glad you are here. I'm glad you're I hope you're all healthy and safe and that wearing your mask. Okay. We're talking to someone today. I I've talked to her now for about three minutes before I started. And I'm already in love. This person is awesome. I love everything about this person. Let me tell you she's so Jenna Andrews. Okay. If you are in the music industry, chances are, you've heard of this one. As artists with Island Def jam and a songwriter with Sony ATV. She sent him to the challenges of both up and coming as well as seasoned singers and writers and what they face in music today. She carries that knowledge with her as a consultant for industry veteran, Barry Weiss, his record label, as well as her joint venture with Weiss, a publishing company called 27 music and Sony ATV. Okay. She's worked with Drake, Jennifer Lopez, little mix, Tori Kelly, Jessie, J Benny producers, Noah 40, Diplo, DJ mustard. Max Martin. I am not cool enough doing half these people are, but I, I know that she's worked with Noah Cyrus, um, uh, eight and her single July and writing the remix featuring Leon bridges, which has garnered over 200 million streams to date. I always hesitate to put streams or numbers in my bio because I have to update them like every week, 210 million, 20 million. Anyway, I was actually going to say that I'm sure it's in there. Tell your publicist, update the stream. Okay. Anyway, she is very, very passionate about, about mental health and mental health for creative professionals, songwriters musicians. And that's why she's here today. I heard her on my wonderfully good friend Aliza Licht’s podcast and Leave Your Mark, which if you haven't subscribed to that one, I strongly recommend that Lisa is the shit and I am thrilled that Jenna has taken the time to be here to gentle. Welcome. Thank you so much for being on Faster Than Normal. Oh, of course. Oh my God. By the way, your intro is pretty spectacular. I was like, wow, this is awesome. You're really good at you're really good at that. I'm like, I'm like, yes, I am. I'm here for it. When people introduced me I'm always looking around like, who the hell are they talking about? It's really, but that's cool. Literally.  I love it. So how tell us about, so I want to focus most of the mental health, cause you know, we only facet normal is only 20 minutes, 30 minute interviews cause you know, 80 days. But um, I want to focus on the premise of mental health, you know, Whether you're an entrepreneur or you're a musician or any kind of creative or whatever you're doing in life. We tend to push mental health to the side. We still tend to push it to the back burner. We don't think about it as something, you know, we'll go to the gym right, five times a week and we'll do this dumb ass juice, detox, cleanses, whatever. But the one thing that we don't focus on anywhere near as much as we should, as society is taking care of our brain. And so what prompted you to make mental health a passion?  Um, it was funny because when, when you were, we were actually talking three minutes before, um, we started and you mentioned, um, your story and, and obviously how having ADHD, you know, back, you know, I guess what was it like 15, 20 years ago? It was totally something that wasn't, um, kind of okay to admit. So I actually have a similar experience because I, I feel like throughout high school people always were telling me, Oh yeah, she has a learning disability, dah, dah, dah, like all this kind of stuff. And I was so embarrassed about it. And, um, you know, at the time I didn't want to see anybody and it's it's um, yeah, it was like, it was shameful, which is so, which is so weird. I mean, that's one of the reasons, another reason is, you know, I was pretty badly bullied in high school as well. And, um, I went through an eating disorder and you know, I think a lot of young girls can relate and unfortunately way too many girls go through it. So it really made me feel one, you know, being a musician, it's been a way that I've been able to purge my emotions and feel better in a cathartic way, so I feel like in combination with that, and also just, you know, being able to be open through song. I was like, well, we do this every day in a song writing room. Like, why can't we open this up to the world for whoever's comfortable to talk about it, especially for the fans out there, you know, listening to these musicians or idolizing people that probably are going through similar things that they are, you know.  It makes a lot of sense what you say. You know, the interesting thing though, is that again, it's not necessarily something that tends to be focused on. Um, long-term, you know, I remember, uh, a lot of my friends I was telling you before, and then I went to LaGuardia, high school, Performing Arts, and a lot of the kids who I went to school with a good handful of them, you know, they started out their musical careers and they were working on it and they were, you know, sort of, um, pushing forward and pushing forward. And it was a constant grind that constant struggle and a constant, you know, series of rejections and being told no, and being told to lose weight or gain weight, or dye your hair or change this, or change that and get a boob job, whatever it was. And this was in the nineties. I, I, by the way, I I'm, I'm madly in love with you about the fact that you said it must be 15 to 20 years ago, that was in high school. It's closer to 30, 35 years ago, but bless your heart. Anyway, I appreciate that. Um, but you know, the, the, the, the concept of all of these rejections and all of these sort of, you're not good enough, or you'll be better if you do this. Right. takes its toll. There was an article written by, um, uh, Emily Ratajkowski, the, the, the model. Um, I don't know if you read it. It was in, I think it was in New Yorker. It was in Harpers. I don't remember where it was published last month or so where she talked about what she went through as a woman and as a model and how she was basically just treated like a product and, and, and she could never, she was never get everything she did, you know, was fixed this change that do this and. Talk about, um, in the music industry, talk about, you know, sort of what resources there are or more importantly, what resources there should be. Um, for artists forcing us we're songwriters for, for anyone trying to pursue that career. Who's constantly told no. I mean, we're told to just, you know, I'll just keep pushing forward. Same thing and sales, I guess, in the business, keep trying and keep going, keep going, but they never talk about sort of what people can do to, to fix themselves and to get the help they need.  Yeah. I'm actually in the process of trying to figure that out actually in, in doing this whole thing. I mean, really it's so it's so interesting because you know, starting.. I’ve started, uh, my own podcast called The Green Room about mental health. And obviously, you know, that, um, I, you know, in doing that, I think it was, it started as like, you know, an idea of being able to, you know, just be able to purge as I said, but then it really built into something that's, that's become just what you just asked is like, you know, being able to support people in the industry and outside as well. But like, I guess I'm working on that now. In fact, I spoke to, um, I spoke to somebody yesterday about potentially coming up with, you know, essentially making things like making some sort of program up or, you know, he writes policies. He was talking about ways that we can sort of come together and find ways that we can actually provide um, ways that people can or places people can go. Cause right now, you know, honestly, just speaking from the music community, it's like obviously writing songs is something that's therapeutic, right? That is, that is why people do that song is the feel better, right. In terms of actually solving some problems, like one thing I spoke to about my, to my friend or this, you know, this therapist yesterday is he basically was saying that he's trying to find a policy to like make, you know, have it be that people don't necessarily have to go to prison when they're, you know, abusing alcohol or drugs, because, you know, there has, there's such a deep rooted problem, like reason for that, for that. So it should be something should be there to help them rather than like, sort of punish them for it because it's really based on mental health. And a lot of times in music and entertainment, people really get. Um, get like a bad rap because a lot of times it will be like, Oh yeah, musicians are druggies or alcoholics or whatever, but it's really just because it's like, we're depressed in the same way everybody else is, it’s just that you're putting it out for the world to see. Right. So. Like going back again to your original question. That's I don't, I don't know that I have like the solution right at this very moment, but I guess what I'm hoping to do through The Green Room is to be able to, you know, talk about it. And obviously I partnered with The Jed Foundation, which is, um, a nonprofit for mental health. So we're giving all of that money back to the mental health, all the donations go back to mental health, which is the first step. Um, And yeah, and I guess there's just, you know, obviously, you know, providing hotlines and things for people to call, but I do think that there has to be a bigger. Being in that. So I feel like this is something it's a work in progress.  There's a, a nonprofit called #SameHere started by my friend Eric Kussin and the whole premise there is, is just to sort of, to legitimize the conversation around mental health. I think that if we, you know, if the conversation around mental health to legitimize, it would, it would solve, you know, we're not gonna solve all the problems, but that's a great start, right. Getting people to open up and talk about it and know that, you know, One of the reasons that I, I, I look at my ADHD and I know that it's a benefit. And, and the reason I do this podcast is so other people can learn that and not be stigmatized for it.  You know what, that's actually a really, exactly what you just said is a hundred percent what I am hoping to do through what I'm trying to promote in doing The Green Room and also just making mental health, such a, um, I guess an okay thing to talk about it with, within the music community, because I think. By coming out and saying, Hey, listen, I had an eating disorder and, and saying, Hey, listen, I was bullied in high school. Hey, I drink too much. Or just stuff like that where it's like, Hey, listen, not everybody can admit that. Right. But I feel like when you can, it helps you get through it because you're like, okay, you you're going through it, so you're not alone. And I think that's really. That's like the mantra is like, people don't want to feel alone.  One of the things that I've noticed in my, in my spare time was I'm a licensed skydiver. I jumped out of airplanes for fun and yeah. Okay. Uh, we call it, FEMURing in, bring in, when someone lands has a hard landing, 90% of time, they land on their femur and they break their femur. Right. Which is essentially breaking their leg. It hurts like hell and, um, you know, they get titanium putting in, they get like rods in my leg or whatever, I think. There's actually, they're actually t-shirts that people sell that says, you know, I'm 90% metal or titanium or whatever we immortalize and embrace the concept. Oh yeah. I broke my leg. Look at how strong I am, you know, but we don't do that for mental health, you know? And, and I think that's really, what has to change is the premise that I'm not saying we need to go around and say, yes, I'm an alcoholic, but, but not to be. Um, not to be judged. That's not to look at it as a sign of weakness. Right. We break our leg. We don't look at someone with a broken leg. Hi, you fucked up. Look at you. Ha you broke it. You know, why do we still have that same stigma around mental health? And I think that is what a lot of you know, is sort of starting to sort of gain traction and become a movement where it's not stigmatized.  A hundred percent. And by the way, you're so right about that. It's like people are allowed to make mistakes and it's not to say that you should say alcoholism is the way to live. It's not, it's not promoting that. And that's only one example of many different types of things. But I guess that I found that interesting in, in, in my conversation yesterday, because I was like, okay, yeah. I mean, that is a serious stigma, but you have to realize what, what, what, it's, what extend that, you know what I mean? Like why does that person have the addiction that they have. And, and, and I think that, um, the important thing is exactly what you said as well is just not judging somebody. And I think, um, you know, for example, I'll give you another example. A couple of weeks ago, I did a show, um, I talk with Teagan and Sarah and we talk about obviously, you know, you know, the gay community and coming out and what that looks like? And there's so much judgment in that too. Like even a lot of what they talked about is, you know, the stigma of like, Hey, if you know, even in the gay and lesbian community, it's like, if you don't look like you're gay and even the let's be in community, judge, you. You know what I mean? It's like, how crazy is that? I mean, I'm just thinking there's, it's such a, a broad, um, subject, I think for judgment all across the board on a lot of different levels.  What are you doing personally to take care of yourself? What are your sort of life rules that you put into place?  Um, exactly this, I really find the most healing thing for me is the talk about it and I think, um, therapy of course. Um, but I find that it's beyond just going to a normal therapy session. I find that just talking about it with friends or, you know, Instead of repressing feelings, just putting it out there. I find that as much as open as I am, the better I feel. Do you know what I mean? Cause if I'm going through something, I feel that if I, what I learned over my life is that when I. When I sort of like pretended it didn't exist or like, you know, just kind of like put it, put it away for now. I was always way more depressed. And I think that talking about it is just so healing for me. So I'm constantly trying to talk and challenge myself to get better, I guess. Um, yeah.  Okay. Let's uh, let's move, move to a fun topic um, as well, we'll come back. We'll circle, we'll circle back to this at the end, but I, I gotta ask you a couple of questions and, you know, forgive me for this. Um, tell me how I'm hoping for a great story here. Tell me what happened or how you found out and how you reacted when you discovered, when you found out- when, I guess when your agent, whoever called you and said, Hey, “Tumblin Down” is going to be on Gray’s Anatomy? Oh, well, it's so funny. I, I, that was, um, like that was so many years ago now. Yeah, actually it might've been like 2000. Yeah. Something like that. 2011. Um, you know, I mean, obviously I thought it was really exciting. Um, but it's, it's. You know, as an artist, this is another thing to say is like your, your, so you have this like, That nothing's ever good enough.  Oh my God. Imposter syndrome. There we go. I was at imposter syndrome shows up in every single episode, every single guest talks about it. So congratulations for continuing for continuing the streak. We're good. We're I think we're 202 for 202.  Haha! Awesome! I’m glad. Okay. This is good. I mean, we're, we're, we're artists out here, you know? Um, but it's a good sign. It means that you really, you know, I think the best artists and no ones that, you know, have the most pain and have. You know, I have something to say in a story to share, to share with people, um, all feel these ways, because I think that it's impossible to be satisfied and make good art, you know, think about it. It's like if you, if you fall into a place that's complacent, you feel like you've arrived, then there's like, like you don't want to, how could you still want to create? You know, so I guess that. That's how it feels. It's just like, okay, cool. That's good. What's the next thing. And it's not even like, not being grateful. Right? Of course it's grateful, but it's just like, it's just the nature of the beast.  Yeah. Now, if, if I'm, if I remember correctly, you were discovered, and this is, this is gonna, you know, as someone who grew up in the eighties with the era and the era of dial up modems in America, online, this continues to blow my mind, you were discovered on MySpace weren't you.  Yes. And I it's so funny now because my face is, so it's such a dinosaur now, too. So it's like, it's so odd to think about because really my space was the first social network, I guess that really started this whole trend. Right. So, but no, I was exactly that. So I just kind of, I put up a song, um, For my parents basically than I, so I had moved out of my house, um, right from high school and, um, I, you know, didn't have any money and I really just wanted, had a lot of pride that I wanted to show that I could do it on my own and all these things. So I really wanted that. I like didn't have that to get back to where I was living, which was like, you know, an hour outside of the city. So I slept in my car by the beach and I wrote this song for my parents, um, being, obviously couldn't buy them a Christmas gift. And, um, and then I ended up just being like, Hey, cool, it's an acoustic song. Like I really like it. Let's just throw it on MySpace. And that was it. And I've learned now through my career as those things that happened the one, the times that you really just think. Absolutely not the times that you're just like, you know, if you're going in, you know, 350 days of the year being like I'm working today, I'm going to write a hit, I’m going to do this, or I'm going to do that. The other, you know, 10 days are the days that you'll actually accomplish something that you're not thinking about anything. It's like, those are always the times that you actually achieve the best things is when you're doing it for an authentic reason beyond any sort of specific like superficial goal. From my experience. Couple of questions, uh, sort of, sort of, um, uh, lightning round questions. Where's your happy place? Where do you go when you just want to be happy? What, what place the happiest, the most creative, the most, uh, uh, carefree and confident.  Well, okay. There's two that you just asked what makes me the happiest and what makes me the most creative are definitely two different things right now. Oh my God. You're gonna, you're gonna, literally, I don't, I'm scared to say this, but as a person that just says I have to be vulnerable and say everything, I feel I have to do it, but I freaking love the stupidest romcoms, like Hallmark movies. They make me. Like this time of the year literally makes me so happy. You guys don't understand. Like, I actually like have an obsession with Hallmark movies. Like I, like, after the day writing, I like look forward to being like, Oh my God, the Hallmark channel. And I'm like so excited. Um, and, but you're asking me during these, this December months, so this is definitely my happy times, right? Yeah. Okay. And what about most creative?  Most creative is. Um, like it's, it's either being like inspired looking out the window right now. It's like either being inspired by like, you know, what, something around you like where it's like, I can't even define it necessarily. It's like, it's, I feel like I get the most creative when I'm either like, so inspired by a thought or a melody or just something visual, I guess I'm a really visual person too. So I feel like, um, that really captivates me. So I need to feel like I, if I, if I all of a sudden see something or hear something, like if you said something right now, Like often the best songs are like, you could say it and I'm like, Oh my God, it's the best content I've ever heard. And that's so inspiring to me, you know, I was just like in conversation, having like the song, just write itself, and that's what a song is.  So to follow up on the first point of your Hallmark movies, I saw a, um, an Instagram ad, I was at a certain Instagram and the other day that showed a person wearing socks. And the socks on the soles of the socks said, “if you can read this don't bother me cause I'm watching Hallmark movies”. So I'll have to get you up to get you a pair.  OMG, Yeah. I'm actually dying right now. You have to! I will send you a pair. Yes. I'll get your address from your, from your, uh, from your publicist.  Okay, so here's the same question. Since you've got the romcom thing going on, then answer this’  Awesome or Creepy: “Love Actually”.  Awesome! Thank you! Thank you! There's a, there's a growing movement that says it's creepy and like stalkery and all that I'm like, come on. It's Love Actually.  Oh my gosh. How many times have you watched that movie? Hundreds. Hundreds. Okay. Actually I'm like, I'm like, shit. I bought that movie is iconic. It's wonderful. What's creepy is the little boy chasing the girl. I mean, that's like, no, that's awesome. I think the creepy part is the guy stocking the, his best friend's wife. No, it's not, the science is like that, that scene where it's like, Oh, I get goosebumps thinking about it.  I, I remember I, my, my ex wife, I'm still very good friends with, we were watching the movie and I was listening to the song. Um, Anywhere You Go, right? [[“Wherever You Will Go” by The Calling]] Anyway, you follow you. And, um, uh, No, no. Wherever you may go wherever you, um, the one that's playing in the bar when he goes to America and he meets the girls. Right. And I'm listening to it. I love it. So it's a great running song. And she says to me, my, my ex says to me, one day, she goes: ‘You just like that song because he ends up having a threesome’ That is such a, like, I, I, yeah, I could see that. I could see her saying that, but that's not why come on! That song.  That's not entirely why. Okay. Couple more, couple more questions. Um, favorite, uh, or worst, I should say, um, most unhealthy favorite food.  Ooh, what was that healthy, favorite food? I rarely eat healthy. Like, I don't even know if I, um, Oh, I don't even like that, like bad food. Like that's the truth. I mean, I'm actually being serious. Like, I mean, my cheat is like tomato, basil rice cakes, which I'm like obsessed with. And I know I sound insane. I know, but like, I'm not like a pizza, French fry, like person. I don't even know that that would be like my choice. I’m really glad that I live in the other end of the country because just knowing that we'd never ever date- oh my God. I don't like pizza? What the hell is wrong with you?! Rice cakes are, are literally an affront to God. Okay. Whatever, they're an affront to God.  Can I just say I do like pizza, but interesting, but I, but I just feel like. It's not like my go-to. Okay, fine. I put, I'll put cheese on a tomato basil rice cake and you're when we, when we, when we hang out, you're going to have it and it's going to change your life because it's so good.  Only if I can I take you- I'll take you to Claudio's pizzeria on 10th and 43rd street. Oh, okay. Deal? Deal. Last question. Tell us, do you tell us about what you work out? Do you work out? What's your favorite one?  Pilates. I love Pilates. That's an easy one. Yeah. It's just like, it's so. Um, I feel like one it's like so refreshing to do right in the morning. Cause it's like, it's like, obviously you get all like stretching and you can like get all your muscles working. But it's also like a lot of like core strength, especially when you do it without, um, the reformer, like, cause we've been doing Pilates like this whole. You're just with, um, an instructor on zoom, which has been awesome. And it's like, you know, like I don't have a reformer, so it's just a lot of core strength, like weights and it's just like, you're kind of like working everything and it just, I love it. I just think it checks all the boxes for me.  Where can people find you? Via her website: www.TheJennaAndrews.com and @TheJennaAndrews on Twitter  INSTA  Facebook  YouTube and  on Spotify Her podcast is The Green Room Jenna Andrews. It's everywhere. You know, all my socials are the same, so that's when they can find me. And I'm behind the screen on behind the green wall. Well, I was gonna say behind the, is the rest of your life, right? Don't take it down. And that's where the that's where the wizard hangs out. Jenna Andrews, thank you so much for being on Faster Than Normal. I truly appreciate your time. This was, this was phenomenal. I hope to have you back.  Of course, thank you so much for having me!  Guys, thanks for listening as always, if you like what you hear drops review, uh, stay safe, stay healthy. It is crazy out there and it looks like it's only gonna get worse. So until it gets better, I'm reminding you to wear the mask. Please wear the mask and we, if you don't do it for yourself, if you don't care for yourself, do it for someone you love and you should love yourself anyway, because we're the only ones we got. We'll talk to you guys next week on another episode of Faster Than Normal. Thank you so much for listening. Take care of yourselves. Credits: You've been listening to the Faster Than Normal podcast. We're available on iTunes, Stitcher and Google play and of course at www.FasterThanNormal.com I'm your host, Peter Shankman and you can find me at petershankman.com and @petershankman on all of the socials. If you like what you've heard, why not head over to your favorite podcast platform of choice and leave us a review, come more people who leave positive reviews, the more the podcast has shown, and the more people we can help understand that ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Opening and closing themes were performed by Steven Byrom and the opening introduction was recorded by Bernie Wagenblast. Thank you so much for listening. We'll see you next week. 

This may have been one of our most important interviews we have done yet as Chris sits down with Eric Kussin, CEO of We're All A Little "Crazy", the SameHere Global Mental Health movement to discuss his journey that is a story you have to hear to believe. Eric quickly ascended through the ranks of the sports industry with stops at the NBA League Office, the New Jersey Devils, and eventually the CRO of the Florida Panthers. Eric's life changed when his mental health took a sudden and  rapid decline the day of a Panthers home game. While essentially being mentally paralyzed Eric needed to step away from his role with the Panthers to regain control of his mind and body. Eric faced 2 1/2 years of extensive medical treatment from countless number of drugs to electroshock therapy. It wasn't until he tried alternative treatments that he was finally able to get his life back on track and start this foundation . Given the challenges we all currently face in our industry from unknown futures, lost revenue, and layoffs this is an important topic that affects all of us. 

Eric Kussin, Founder of We're All A Little Crazy and the #Samehere Global Mental Health Movement, has had quite a ride through mental health options. What he realized on his journey was that everyone is going through something and nobody is talking about it. Tune in for this inspirational chat with Eric to learn more about what we can do to share our stories and inspire others.

Episode Notes “I’m not against medication; I’m against medication being positioned as a commercial where there’s a dark cloud over you, you take a pill, and then the sunlight comes out and it’s this miracle pill. Because of those commercials, I spent two and a half years lying in a bed. I wasted two and a half years of my life in hell, chasing a new pill.” – Eric Kussin He tried over fifty different combinations of medications. He tried electric shock therapy / ECT, which I didn’t even realize still occurred in hospitals in 2018 (when we did this interview). He tried everything, until he was explicitly told by a psychiatrist that there were no more options. Luckily, Eric eventually found an integrative psychologist, more tools and many practices that have saved his mental health. He recovered from the depths of despair, and now leads a prominent mental health advocacy movement, sharing stories (like his own!) of hope. The #SameHere movement brings athletes, celebrities and experts together to share the inclusive message that #5in5 have mental health challenges of some sort. Learn more about the movement and find mental health resources shared by Eric's organization, We’re All A Little “Crazy,” here: https://samehereglobal.org/. Support Redeeming Disorder by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/redeeming-disorder

Episode Notes “I’m not against medication; I’m against medication being positioned as a commercial where there’s a dark cloud over you, you take a pill, and then the sunlight comes out and it’s this miracle pill. Because of those commercials, I spent two and a half years lying in a bed. I wasted two and a half years of my life in hell, chasing a new pill.” – Eric Kussin He tried over fifty different combinations of medications. He tried electric shock therapy / ECT, which I didn’t even realize still occurred in hospitals in 2018 (when we did this interview). He tried everything, until he was explicitly told by a psychiatrist that there were no more options. Luckily, Eric eventually found an integrative psychologist, more tools and many practices that have saved his mental health. He recovered from the depths of despair, and now leads a prominent mental health advocacy movement, sharing stories (like his own!) of hope. The #SameHere movement brings athletes, celebrities and experts together to share the inclusive message that #5in5 have mental health challenges of some sort. Learn more about the movement and find mental health resources shared by Eric's organization, We’re All A Little “Crazy,” here: https://samehereglobal.org/. Support Redeeming Disorder by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/redeeming-disorder

TSC News editor Fred Richani interviews former sports executive Eric Kussin, founder of We're A Little Crazy, bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners to raise awareness and help people in all things mental health. Kussin discusses his 15 year career as a sports executive, tumultuous downward spiral, what/who saved his life, founding We're All A Little Crazy, linking up with athletes and celebrity supporters, why the media gets mental health stories so wrong, how to mentally cope through the pandemic, and why the Same Here Global Mental Health Movement is so important to him. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introducing Eric Kussin, 01:51 #SameHere Movement, 04:11 Mental health organizations, 08:08 Eric Kussin on sports business career: why it ended, 23:37 downward spiral/overcoming depression, 33:45 How breathing and diet affect mental health, 37:21 Mental health tips for quarantine/pandemic, 42:44 Find Eric Kussin Online   Check out Eric's foundation: https://samehereglobal.org/   For the latest TSC videos: YouTube.com/TheSportsCourier. Instagram: @TSCNews.   Visit FredRichani.com for more podcasts.  

In Episode 3, Alan and Andrew sit down with “We're All A Little “Crazy” founder, Eric Kussin. Eric talks about the importance of mental health and best practices when dealing with emotional ups and downs, especially during the current times.

Eric is the CEO and founder We’re All A Little “Crazy” & The #SameHere movement! THIS IS A MUST LISTEN!!! I URGE everybody to tune in as we discuss all aspects of #MentalHealth & share personal stories that shape us to be the people we are today! We talk: - Mental Health vs Mental Illness - Why Eric started his nonprofit & the #SameHere movement - How to change the 1:5 mentality - What is STARR & Why you need to learn about it - Scott’s personal story with mental health and events that took place in my life - How to get behind a movement that’s changing the script

Bleav in Sparks is presented by Television Announcer, Stacy Paetz and LA Sparks own #24, Sydney Wiese, who bring you inside the arena to get to know the LA Sparks. As we manage uncertainty with COVID-19 and systemic racism, Bleav in Sparks welcomes experts to share how to cope with fear and anxiety. This special 2-part series is called Getting in the Zone: Navigating Mental Health & Wellness During Uncertain Times. Panelists include Dr. Kensa Gunter, Dr. Angel Brutus, Kristine Anigwe, Fred Williams and Eric Kussin. Moderated by Rushia Brown, Director of Community Relations & Youth Sports for the Los Angeles Sparks.Thank you for joining us on Bleav in Sparks!

Guest, Eric Kusin goes into detail on his life experiences growing up resulting in PTSD and depression. He takes a deep dive into his recovery, along with his career change from chief revenue officer with the Florida Panthers to being a catalyst for mental health change.

Bleav in Sparks is presented by Television Announcer, Stacy Paetz and LA Sparks own #24, Sydney Wiese, who bring you inside the arena to get to know the LA Sparks. As we manage uncertainty with COVID-19 and systemic racism, Bleav in Sparks welcomes experts to share how to cope with fear and anxiety. This special 2-part series is called Getting in the Zone: Navigating Mental Health & Wellness During Uncertain Times. Panelists include Dr. Kensa Gunter, Dr. Angel Brutus, Kristine Anigwe, Fred Williams and Eric Kussin. Moderated by Rushia Brown, Director of Community Relations & Youth Sports for the Los Angeles Sparks. Thank you for joining us on Bleav in Sparks!

Episode 2 with Eric Kussin Resources: https://samehereglobal.org/ https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ ***DISCLAIMER: The purpose of this podcast is to start normalizing discussions of mental health. Although there can be advice given and ideas shared between interviewer and interviewees, please consult your own therapist in regards to your personal struggles. The information shared on this platform is strictly to open the door to these types of conversations, NOT to give any one person direct advice/guidance. Opinions stated are personal and not necessarily factual at all times.*** This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brennaguinan/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brennaguinan/support

Putting yourself out there to heal and help others heal. In this episode of the RAV Podcast Series, Jake chats with Eric Kussin, founder of We’re All A Little “Crazy”, a non-profit bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners.  From a promising career as a sports executive, working in the NBA, WNBA and NHL, to… The post RAV | Changing the Narritive Around Mental Health with Eric Kussin appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

Eric and I discuss the many facets of the mental health institution including psychotropics, ECT, EMDR. We touch on suicidal ideation, agorophobia, stigma and how trauma can be a catalyst for positive change. There's also a bit of hockey talk. We're all a little crazy.org. #samehere samehereglobal.org @samehere_global --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dawn-sherine/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dawn-sherine/support

We’re All A Little "Crazy" is a non-profit organization founded by 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin. Kussin brings together athletes, entertainers and expert practitioners with hopes of changing the global conversation about mental health through advocacy and knowledge. Kussin sat down in Manhattan with SportsJam host Doug Doyle to talk about his message, his family and why he's involved with the screening of the new movie The Way Back starring Ben Affleck. After a successful career that started at the NBA League Office, and led to senior management positions with a number of professional sports teams, Eric's mental health took a sudden and rapid decline. He wasn't able to work. Due to unresolved personal life traumas that he failed to appropriately address at a younger age, Kussin was unaware how that was affecting his mental health. He was suffering from anxiety and depression and it became impossible to do anything. "I essentially laid in bed for two and a half

Shawn Thomas and Will Chiarucci talk to Eric Kussin of "We're All A Little Crazy" (IG and Twitter: @samehere_global). The trio talks about how Eric started up We're All A Little Crazy, how mental health awareness is sweeping the nation, Antonio Brown and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theo and Eric have a conversation about some of the many issues surrounding mental health and wellness today including depression and anxiety.Eric is a Former 15-year pro sports exec (and current team consultant) who was fortunate enough to find a higher calling after an intense mental health battle. Recently launched a global alliance of athletes and celebrities, along with expert practitioners: We’re All A Little “Crazy,” The Global Mental Health Alliance. Members believe that life challenges affect all of us, no matter our backgrounds or careers, and that our mental health exists on a spectrum that we all fluctuate on, as opposed to: “the 1 in 5 sick vs the 4 in 5 healthy.” Movement Website: www.weareallalittlecrazy.orgwww.sameheremovement.orgInstagram: WeAreAllALittleCrazyTwitter: @AllALittleCrazyFacebook/YouTube: We Are All A Little "Crazy"Support the show (https://www.theofleury.life/contact-us)

Eric Kussin is an 18-year pro sports executive who has worked at the NBA league office, the Chicago Sky & Bulls, Phoenix Suns, New Jersey Devils, & Florida Panthers. Eric was fortunate enough to find a higher calling after an intense mental health battle. A little over a year ago, he formed a global alliance of athletes and celebrities, along with expert practitioners: The Global Mental Health Alliance. Its members know that life affects all of us, no matter our background or status, and that mental health exists on a continuum, as opposed to sufferers vs. non-sufferers. Together, they are using platforms and consistent messaging to change the narrative around the world, educate the masses, implement much-needed programs on the ground, and make it comfortable for everyone to ask for help when they need it. Their #SameHere Movement is a campaign that’s woven throughout their communication. It’s a sign language gesture that can be used universally in the context of the mental health world to mean: same here, I too struggle with some of life’s inevitable challenges. We’re in this together. Eric travels around the country and the world, presenting to audiences everywhere from athletes at Michigan to USC, to First Responders in Vancouver, to the Clippers & the Cavaliers, to CNBC to NYU Langone Hospital. Eric holds a Bachelor’s degree from Cornell’s Dyson School of Business, Marketing & Management, and “keeps his foot in sports, consulting for a number of professional sports teams and leagues.” What you’ll learn about in this episode: How Eric came to his role in promoting mental health awareness and education after his own two-and-a-half year mental health crisis Eric shares his powerful personal struggle with mental health issues and the remarkable amount of medications and treatments he tried with little success How Eric realized that mental health is an issue that affects everyone, and why this profound realization and a desire to share his story became the foundation of his work What mental health misconceptions Eric has seen in his work, and why trauma is a universal experience Why the commonly repeated statistic that “one in five people are mentally ill” is overly emphasized Why “stop the stigma” campaigns can create an unhelpful divide between “mentally ill” and “mentally healthy” people How and why Eric came up with the concepts behind his organization, including the slogan and logo “We Are All A Little Crazy” What steps HR and diversity & inclusion practitioners can take to create a supportive workplace, and why an organization’s culture needs to change on a foundational level Why business leaders’ willingness to share their own vulnerability and experiences is an important key to creating a positive workplace atmosphere What steps and practices Eric teaches employers to help them better support their employees’ mental healt Additional resources: Website: https://weareallalittlecrazy.org/ Instagram: @weareallalittlecrazy Facebook: www.facebook.com/WeAreAllALittleCrazy/

Here is a throwback interview I did with the awesome Eric Kussin, founder of We're All A Little Crazy and Global Mental Health Alliance, with an alliance of athletes and celebrities, along with expert practitioners. In part 1-Eric takes us on a wild ride, from his 'normal' life, into the abyss of his mental illness that lasted for 2 1/2 years. A breathtaking account, and an informative realization of how we are all affected by mental health challenges. Enjoy.

Eric shares his personal and professional journey battling mental illness. It is now his life's mission to help others and utilize his network to build a community of awareness and care. NEW #thepozcast ALERT E28: Eric Kussin #samehere  If there was ever one episode that you should listen to and share, please make it this one.   #mentalhealth is not just a buzz word and by no means clickbait. Eric's story is one that many of us can relate to. Many of us do not know that we are victims of trauma and can not see the tell tale signs. Eric has been though it to say the least. He now has made it his life's mission to make a difference in mental health through his global alliance #weareallalittlecrazy - with experts and professional athletes who have all experienced mental health issues. The #samehere movement is a campaign you will see woven throughout. It is a sign language gesture that can be used inivrerally in the context of mental health to mean- "Same Here - I too struggle with some of life's inevitable challenges. We are all in this together.  

In this episode of HR Works, we discuss the very serious issue of mental health in the workplace. Mental health discussions have a tendency to focus on mental illness. While mental illness is certainly a critical concern of mental health, everyone is susceptible to poor mental wellness and HR managers need to address the concerns of every one of their employees. Our guest had a first-hand experience with the world of mental health that profoundly impacted him and set him on a path towards helping others. We are very lucky to have Eric Kussin, the founder of We Are All A Little Crazy: a 501c3 dedicated to making sure that everyone in the workplace is accepted, heard when they want to be, and safe. In this episode, Kussin tell us a little bit more about his path to where he is now. It’s one that is remarkable but will likely also be familiar to a lot of our listeners out there that personally live with, or have friends, family, and coworkers that live with mental wellness concerns. You can find the STARR practices that Kussin mentions here: https://weareallalittlecrazy.org/starr-background-info/

Due to unresolved personal life traumas he failed to appropriately address at a younger age – life experiences he was unaware were affecting his mental health – Eric developed a severe bout of PTSD, along with symptoms of anxiety and depression. This fall came essentially “out of nowhere” and left him almost permanently in bed, and with severe cognitive impairment, for just over two and a half years. Once he found a way to climb out of his abyss, he vowed to spend the rest of his life focused on changing the global conversation through mental health advocacy. We talk about his journey and the organization he founded, WeAreAllALittleCrazy.org, here today. Thanks to my friend Dr. Jennifer Hartstein for introducing us!  Enjoy!   In this episode Peter and Eric discuss: 1:28-  Intro and welcome Eric 2:32-  Give us a little more detail on your background and how you got here. 3:47-  What were you doing instead of ‘having a life’? 5:14-  Where was your breaking point? 5:50-  So what did you do to get better?  ref:  TMS Therapy  ECT Therapy 7:08-  On “Pills don’t teach skills” 9:20-  So how did the turn-around ultimately happen for you?  ref:  integrative psychology  12:54-  Tell us how this turned out to be the best thing ever  ref: WereAllALittleCrazy.org 15:48-  Everyone has a story!  ref:  Mike Mauti 17:25-  Finding your people and Eric’s launch event  ref:  Anita Nall  18:48-  On the nondiscriminatory nature of ADHD 19:40-  Are intelligent people perhaps more disposed to having more mental health issues? 20:05-  How can people get involved with the non-profit? WereAllALittleCrazy.org Twitter/INSTA/Facebook 21:14-  Thank you Eric! How can people find you? Twitter: @AllALittleCrazy or on LinkedIn 22:10-  Thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening! You can always reach me at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. Also at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.  22:23-  Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits Check out my new ADHD Coaching at www.shankminds.com/ADHDCoaching As always, leave us a comment below and PLEASE drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! The more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note, we’d love to hear!

“There is no such thing as normal. We all go through sh*t, and we all face different challenges, so We’re all a little bit crazy!”   There’s nothing that stops us in our tracks than a sudden illness or injury, but sometimes going through a steady decline without knowing it can be even worse. In today’s episode with Eric Kussin, we cover the very serious and increasingly relevant topic of mental health, and how the stigma attached needs to be lifted and tossed aside. Eric is doing wonders in this space, and I’m thrilled to be shining a spotlight on what he’s doing.   “No matter how many people of influence speak up, if the message that continues to be delivered is just through the mouth of the media, which just wants the salacious story, we aren’t going to get anywhere. We need to connect on a human level of what our actual day to day is like.”   As a great benefit to getting to know Theo Fleury, NHL All Star and Olympian, he invited me to attend the official launch last November here in NYC of “We’re All a Little Crazy”, the global mental health alliance founded by Eric Kussin, bringing together athletes and entertainers from around the world to increase awareness of the mental health struggles that so many people face quietly. In just one year, Eric has made the simple yet powerful sign language for “Same Here” an international symbol, and it’s only getting stronger and bigger!   “Same here are two magical words that can change the conversation between two people”   This is an episode you need to hear, especially if you know anyone (including yourself) who has gone through any sort of mental trauma. Eric walks us through his years in the sports industry, his harrowing account of his descent into his depths of mental health, and his subsequent recovery. Please do what you can to support his movement, and take what you can out of this uplifting and inspiring episode!   Some Topics we talk about in this episode:   Introduction - 2:00 The beginning of Eric’s Journey- 3:55 An intern at the NBA- 7:50’ Leveraging an expertise - 9:00 Working for specific teams/ learning the team business- 10:26 A shift in gears/ a sudden curveball - 13:29 The struggle to get out of bed- 16:00 There is no magic pill 17:00 Just a body, with no reaction- 22:10 A wake up call - 23:26 Healing your system- Integrated Psychology -25:10 Spreading the word -30:49 A story gone VIRAL -32:00 Everyone has something-34:00 We’re All a little Crazy- 35:00 Theo Fleury- 36:00 Athletes Supporting the cause- 38:30 The Power of the words Same Here- 40:00 The Future -42:00 Closing Remarks- 44:00   How to get involved Be sure to connect with me on Social Media @MarkMoyerCoach and go to my website, www.markmoyer.com to get access to the tips and strategies that my coaching clients get directly. If you’re looking for ways to Make Your Mark, send me an email Mark@MarkMoyer.com and I’ll get you going right away.   If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave me a quick review on iTunes. Your reviews and ratings will help me reach more people with ways to make their mark in life!

Welcome to Episode 14 from Beyond the Big Red Truck Podcast!  today I had an amzing conversation with Eric Kussin, founder of, We're all a little "Crazy" - Movement To Break Mental Health Stigma.   We’re All A Little “Crazy” is a 501c3 founded by 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin, bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners.  After a successful career that started at the NBA League Office, and led to senior management positions with a number of professional sports teams, Eric’s mental health took a sudden and rapid decline. Due to unresolved personal life traumas he failed to appropriately address at a younger age – life experiences he was unaware were affecting his mental health – Eric developed a severe bout of PTSD, along with symptoms of anxiety and depression. This fall came essentially “out of nowhere” and left him almost permanently in bed, and with severe cognitive impairment, for just over two and a half years. Once he found a way to climb out of his abyss, he vowed to spend the rest of his life focused on changing the global conversation through mental health advocacy. It wasn’t until he met practitioners who taught him methods to actually heal his body and central nervous system, that he began to improve and get his life back. He is determined to spread his message: that EVERYONE in the world is affected by life’s inevitable traumas and losses. Join me and please share this conversation with Eric and learn more about how he, along with numerous celebrity, professional athletes, and influencers alliance members, including myself, are banding together to change the global discussion by sharing the #samehere message of inclusion.  And so much more.  Check out their website https://weareallalittlecrazy.org and follow on all social media outlets.  Thanks for listening and, by sharing this podcast, you might even help someone you don't know is struggling.  Enjoy! Brad

From a lifelong career in sports to running a non-profit foundation called "We're All A Little Crazy." Eric Kussin has a fascinating story to tell. What drove him to start this foundation?  You'll get the answer to that in this great conversation with Dr. Bhrett McCabe on "Exploring The MindSide". To find out more about the foundation please visit www.weareallalittlecrazy.org For more information on The MindSide: Sports and Performance Psychology please visit: www.themindside.com  

Neuroscientist Dr. Kristen Willeumier speaks with the founder of the global mental health movement, "We're All A Little 'Crazy',” 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin.Neuroscientist Dr. Kristen Willeumier speaks with the founder of the global mental health movement, "We're All A Little 'Crazy',” 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin. Eric discusses his life and how he overcame a sudden and rapid decline in his mental health after a successful career -- one that started at the NBA League Office and led to senior management positions with a number of professional sports teams.

Neuroscientist Dr. Kristen Willeumier speaks with the founder of the global mental health movement, "We’re All A Little 'Crazy',” 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin.Neuroscientist Dr. Kristen Willeumier speaks with the founder of the global mental health movement, "We’re All A Little 'Crazy',” 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin. Eric discusses his life and how he overcame a sudden and rapid decline in his mental health after a successful career -- one that started at the NBA League Office and led to senior management positions with a number of professional sports teams.

During a successful career as the chief revenue officer for the Florida Panthers, Eric Kussin's mental health took a rapid decline that led to numerous visits to psychiatrists and even Electroconvulsive therapy, which left him almost permanently in bed with severe cognitive deficits. Eric finally had a remarkable recovery after seeing an integrative pyschotherapist who recommended he enroll in a breathing meditation workshop. 

To put it mildly, Eric Kussin's return to the podcast has been exactly 4 years apart (Ep. 218) with a lot of issues in-between. In 2015, Kussin suffered a hard drive crash of his brain as chief revenue officer of the Florida Panthers. Now on the road to recovery, Kussin shares his comeback story about mental health, and some of the things that sports sales professionals can do to improve theirs daily. Kussin also talks about his openness about his mental issues, including a blog post which was read over 45,000 times on LinkedIn. Twitter: @qsin34 Email: kussinwants2help@hotmail.com

  Tickets drive revenues for an NHL team more than any of the Big Four Leagues because of a lack of major national television revenue. Eric Kussin is responsible for the creation of new revenues at a time when the New Jersey Devils have faced financial issues, especially a lockout-shortened 2012-13 NHL season. Kussin talks about the issues surrounding both the Devils and the NHL, as well as expands into his beliefs on dynamic ticket pricing and the secondary market. Twitter: @QSin34