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Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed.  Previously known as manic depression, people with bipolar disorder experience intense mood swings that go far beyond the typical highs and lows of life.  During a mania episode, people feel intense energy. Their thoughts race and they have trouble sleeping. Some people feel like they have superpowers and can do almost anything.  Then they crash into a deep depression.  MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a psychiatrist who treats people with bipolar disorder and also people living with the mental health challenge who have learned to manage their symptoms. They'll talk about the role of medications, sleep, monitoring their emotions and finding support and purpose in community. Guests: Dr. Matej Bajzer is a psychiatrist and assistant professor with the University of Minnesota Medical School who treats adults with bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions. Danny Evans was diagnosed with bipolar disorder more than a decade ago at age 26. He shares his recovery story to help others heal in his work as a peer support specialist, most recently with Ramsey County. And he is a presenter in the “In Our Own Voice” program with the Minnesota chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.   Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.     

Reproductive justice is the human right to control our bodies, our sexuality, our gender, our work, and our reproduction.  This right can only be achieved when everyone, especially those most marginalized, have the complete economic, social, and political power and resources to make healthy decisions about their bodies, families and communities. Bridgette Jackson, Director of Public Policy at In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda, Kat Olivera, Director of Government Relations at the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice (NLIRJ), and Fajer Saeed Ebrahim, Senior Policy Manager at the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF), sit down to talk with us about the reproductive justice policy agenda. NAPAWF, NLIRJ, and In Our Own Voice lead the Intersections of Our Lives Collaborative, which developed the comprehensive policy framework for achieving reproductive justice. The agenda is structured around three key pillars: healthy body, healthy families and communities, and healthy democracy. The policies included are focused on accessible sex education, abortion and contraception equity, gender-affirming care, and resistance to the criminalization of bodies. Support the showFollow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Bluesky: @reprosfightback.bsky.social Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!

For this episode, we sit down with Regina Davis Moss, President and CEO of In Our Own Voice to discuss the organization's mission of lifting up black women in the space of reproductive justice for all women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals through policy solutions and spirited advocacy.    We are ready to Clapback and Get the Facts.    #SistersLead   Sistes Lead Sisters Vote Website: https://sistersleadsistersvote.org/   In Our Own Voice:National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda Website https://blackrj.org/    

For this episode, we sit down with Regina Davis Moss, President and CEO of In Our Own Voice to discuss the organization's mission of lifting up black women in the space of reproductive justice for all women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals through policy solutions and spirited advocacy.    #SistersLead  Website: https://sistersleadsistersvote.org/ https://blackrj.org/about-us/

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Today we welcome back Shelley Armenta. She is an In Our Own Voice presenter and warmline operator with NAMI OC. We dive into the topic of resilience and how to cultivate it through self-awareness, cognitive restructuring, changing your thought patterns, and more. Thanks for tuning in! Contact Shelley: Heygirl@ShelleyArmenta.comwww.Shelleyarmenta.com Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Warmline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI Orange County Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OC Warmline: (714) 991-6412 Connect with us: IG: NAMI_OC Facebook: NAMI Orange County Tik Tok: NAMI_OC Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠itsokaytofeel@namioc.org

In this excellent episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in the studio by Cathryn Nacario, CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, covers San Diego and Imperial Country and has three main pillars: support, education, and advocacy for individuals affected by mental health concerns. The organization is peer-led, with staff members having lived experiences with mental health issues, co-occurring disorders, or being caregivers.Listen in as the hosts and Cathryn underscore the importance of normalizing discussions about mental health, emphasizing that mental health is an integral part of overall well-being. The stigma surrounding mental health is still powerful, and the delay in seeking treatment due to this stigma is highlighted – an average of 11 to 13 years before individuals seek help. This episode also touches on the subjective nature of mental health concerns, where what's considered "bad" varies from person to person. The importance of seeking treatment, whether through therapy, medication, or holistic approaches, is stressed, as treatment varies for each individual.Hear Nacario discuss NAMI's efforts to break the stigma around mental health through programs like "In Our Own Voice," where individuals with lived experience share their stories. Cathryn also touches on the challenges of accessing mental health care, including affordability, workforce shortages, and difficulties in finding suitable providers. Telehealth and group therapy are identified as potential solutions to improve accessibility.An excellent episode on filling gaps in the community with Cathryn. Here are some other takeaways from the interview:The importance of normalizing conversations about mental health.The enduring stigma surrounding mental health and the substantial delay in seeking treatment as well as NAMI's efforts to combat the stigmaChallenges in accessing mental health care, including affordability and workforce shortages, are discussed, with a nod to the potential of telehealth and group therapy.NAMI's work extends to addressing homelessness linked to mental illness, operating independent living homes, and providing essential services to unhoused individuals.The answers to the rapid-fire questionsAn excellent interview from a passionate gap minder. Thank you, Cathryn, for your contributions in San Diego, and for joining us on The Gap Minders.Enjoy this episode and be sure to subscribe to the show.If you have any questions or want to contact Nancy or Jose, please send an email to podcast@uwsd.org. Thank you for listening.To learn more about the two social impact organizations making The Gap Minders possible, please visit www.TheGapMinders.org.

Welcome to Rock Your Shine: After you've been cracked wide open. On this show, I sit down with people from all over the world to hear their transformational stories on their deep grief and loss journeys.  In this compelling episode, we delve into Cheryl's extraordinary journey of triumph over addiction and mental health challenges, navigating through a tumultuous family environment, and discovering healing in the face of adversity. Cheryl courageously opens up about her personal struggles and the profound impact it had on her family. Following her graduation, she takes a pivotal step towards recovery by checking into an inpatient treatment center. However, her battle does not end there. Cheryl shares the challenges she faced as anxiety and panic disorder began to manifest, eventually leading to agoraphobia—a condition that confined her within the walls of her home. Amidst these obstacles, Cheryl shares her experiences of meeting her husband, their eventual separation, and the intricate relationship between her mental health and her personal connections. She candidly discusses her battle with suicidal ideation and highlights the pivotal role that organizations like NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and In Our Own Voice played in providing support and guidance during her healing journey. Cheryl's story takes a transformative turn when she becomes involved in working with incarcerated individuals, both men and women. As a training peer specialist, she discovers the immense power of the strength-based approach, shifting the narrative and empowering people who are incarcerated to build a better future for themselves. She emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces within prisons, helping incarcerated people secure employment opportunities upon release, and actively working to change the correctional system's ecosystem. Throughout the episode, Cheryl underscores the significance of individuals sharing their stories of recovery, while fostering hope and inspiration for others facing similar challenges. She also reflects on what self-love means to her today, acknowledging the importance of self-care and nurturing her own well-being. Cheryl DeHaven, BS, ACC, CPRS, is the owner and founder of WonderousWays, LLC.  Cheryl has over 20 years of experience as a trainer working with peers in the mental health recovery field, 10 years of experience as a peer support trainer, and 5 years of experience as a DBHDS Peer Recovery Specialist Trainer. In 2021 she became a certified life and leadership coach with the International Coaching Federation. Join us on this captivating journey as we unravel Cheryl's remarkable tale of resilience, advocacy, and the transformative power of hope. Through her experiences, we gain insights into the human capacity for healing and the profound impact one individual can have in changing lives and systems for the better.   **TRIGGER WARNING** This episode covers sensitive subject matter and is not suitable for all listeners. If this topic could be a trigger for you, listen to this episode with a friend, a sibling, a loved one or a parent so you can talk about any emotions that come up for you. The contents of this episode are not intended to replace therapy and should not be taken as such. If you need immediate help, please call the crisis hotline listed below in our resources. Listen in as we talk about: [2:50] Cheryl's experience with alcohol addiction and abuse within her family  [8:10] Checking into an inpatient treatment center after graduation [11:20] Developing anxiety and panic disorder [12:45] The progressiveness of her agoraphobia  [14:10] Meeting her husband who was 17 years older, marrying him, and their eventual separation [16:00] How her mental health and healing was during her relationships [18:10] Suicidal ideation  [20:40] Getting connected with NAMI and In Our Own Voice   [24:35] Learning about the strengths-based approach [28:00] Working with men and women in prison  [33:05] Becoming a training peer specialist and how transformative that work has been [36:25] How to create safety for people within prisons [44:10] How she helps inmates get jobs once they're released [46:35] Changing the ecosystem within prisons [50:30] How a strength-based approach helps build prisoners up [58:20] People sharing stories about recovery  [1:01:00] What self love looks like for Cheryl today [1:02:10] Hope is…   Resources mentioned in this episode: Book: https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Mining-River-Sibling-Grief/dp/1732888892/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Rock+On%3A+Mining+for+joy&qid=1570199126&sr=8-1  L.E.A.P 6 week virtual course: https://rockyourshine.com/l-e-a-p-into-light-and-healing-6-week-virtual-course/   BetterHelp Go to https://betterhelp.com/rockyourshine for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. #sponsored   Grief Hotline:  https://www.griefresourcenetwork   Connect with Cheryl  https://www.instagram.com/wawoos_world/ https://www.wonderousways.com/   Connect with Susan http://instagram.com/susan.casey/  https://www.facebook.com/Susan-E-Casey-101187148084982  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDcl58l8qUwO3dDYk83wOFA  https://rockyourshine.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@leapwithsusan?   

On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with Janette Robinson Flint, executive director of Black Women for Wellness a woman-centered community-based organization working on reproductive justice issues as they impact Black women & girls. Black Women for Wellness aims to expand healthcare access, reduce toxic hair care chemicals that are prevalent in our community and build political advocacy in California and beyond. Ms. Robinson Flint is also part of the Los Angeles Coalition for Reproductive Justice, California Coalition for Reproductive Freedom and In Our Own Voice. Resources: www.bwwla.org

Janette Robinson Flint holds the executive director position of Black Women for Wellness, a woman centered community-based organization working on reproductive justice issues as they impact Black women & girls. Ms. Robinson Flint is also part of the Los Angeles Coalition for Reproductive Justice, California Coalition for Reproductive Freedom and In Our Own Voice; National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda. www.bwwla.org

Episode #109: Hey friends, I love having special guests from NAMI. I met Danielle through In Our Own Voice presentations and I so enjoyed talking with her on this podcast. She shares her wisdom and insights into dealing with symptoms, taking medications, asking for help, and the beauty of humanity. Danielle's BIO: Danielle Brahinsky was born and raised in Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley and is a third generation Angeleno with both sets of grandparents having settled in Los Angeles.  Danielle is a graduate of Berkeley with a B.A. in rhetoric and she is very passionate about her love of UC Berkeley, Go Bears! While living in Berkeley, Danielle was a member of the Berkeley Bayit for 3 years, it will always be her cherished, favorite place to have lived.  After college Danielle worked in Pau, France as an English teacher for the American-French Chamber of Commerce of New York.  For the past fifteen years Danielle has worked in the fundraising community in both the Jewish and secular spheres.  Her last position before she had her daughter was working as the Special Events Manager at the Midnight Mission where she fights the pervasiveness of homelessness in Los Angeles.  She feels it is an honor to be working every day to fight this terrible epidemic.  She formerly worked for Israel Bonds as a registered representative where she raised $7,000,000 from the Reinvestment Campaign. She has been a member of ICRF for nearly 15 years as well.  She was the last recipient and honoree for Visions the Young Generation's Monte Carlo Night.  Her commitment to fighting cancer could not be stronger and she feels it is a privilege to be a part of ICRF because it provides her with the opportunity to actually do something about cancer and not just sit on the sidelines.  Danielle is currently an In Your Own Voice presenter for NAMI and is extremely passionate about helping the mentally ill recover.  Danielle is also a novelist and will be publishing her first novel on Mental Illness soon.  Danielle is happily married to Jason Brahinsky and they have a beautiful daughter, Elena Brahinsky. END OF SHOW NOTES: My loudnowmh Instagram was hacked so the new place to follow is here: https://www.instagram.com/theloudernowpodcast/ Please call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline if you are need help: 800-273-8255 nami.org and https://www.dbsalliance.org/ Are both great resources for support groups. Please leave us a review on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jared-diehl-the-louder-now-podcast/id1454818946 Please consider making a donation on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jareddiehlloudernowpodcast  

Introducing the third interview (our first with a man!) in our series called 'Conversations With'! In this episode, Shaley Hoogendoorn talks with 'Louder Now' podcast host and fellow advocate, Jared Diehl. Jared shares openly about his experiences living with bipolar disorder- from symptoms, getting help, stigma and medication, to the role his faith has played in his journey -all from the male perspective! Jared also gives advice and words of encouragement to those walking a similar path. His story is one of perseverance and inspiration. We feel honoured that Jared trusted us with his story. Jared's story is not over yet. This is bipolar... *trigger warning - suicide attempt Meet Jared: Jared is 36 and lives in La Verne, California. He is a regular patient at Tri-City Mental Health services and gives back to the community by sharing his testimony and struggles with mental illness. He participates in a program called Courageous Minds. Jared also works with the National Alliance of Mental Illness sharing his story with In Our Own Voice and Ending the Silence. He also hosts his own podcast called Louder Now. Jared also likes to write poetry, play hockey, run, watch movies, and make videos related to helping people with their mental health. He also loves his church in downtown Pomona and serves regularly.   instagram - @loudernowmh www.jareddiehl.com instagram - @this.is.bipolar #thisisbipolar​ #thisisbipolarvlog​ #thisisbipolarpodcast​ SHALEY HOOGENDOORN @messybeautywithshaley

Jared Diehl is the host of the Louder Now podcast and this week he joins Shell to have the important conversation about mental health and faith. Jared talks about his upbringing with a supportive mother, an abusive father, a life shaped by faith, and how all of that impacted his mental health. He talks plainly about his experience with bipolar disorder, the struggle to find the right balance of medications and when it was appropriate to have faith in medical science as well as religion. If you are in crisis or know someone who is...please call: Suicide Lifeline at 1-800- 273-8255 or text the word “help” to 741-741 http://afsp.org/get-help About Jared: Jared is almost 36 years old and lives in La Verne, California. He is a regular patient at Tri-City Mental Health services and gives back to the community by sharing his testimony and struggles with mental illness. He participates in a program called Courageous Minds. Jared also works with the National Alliance of Mental Illness sharing his story with In Our Own Voice and Ending the Silence. He also hosts his own podcast called Louder Now. Jared also likes to write poetry, play hockey, run, watch movies, and make videos related to helping people with their mental health. He also loves his church in downtown Pomona and serves regularly. He is also in the process of developing a mental health support group for his church community. Timestamps Jared shares his childhood experiences What sleep can tell you about your mental health status Hospitalization, medicine, doctors: what worked and what didn't Being afraid of going to hell, while living through hell Healing isn't immediate Faith and medicine don't have to be in opposition Shell's personal experience with faith and mental health Is suicide a sin? What do you do when your church makes you feel bad about a family member's suicide? The complicated relationship between body chemistry, experiences, and mental health Your bravery will have a positive impact on others It's impossible to stay in the same place forever. You will get through it. Links Connect with Shell Pavlis: AFSP Board Member, Project 2025 Champion for Orange County, CA Realtor® Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties shellpavlis.afsp@gmail.com All Shell's Social: https://linktr.ee/shellseeshell Connect with our guest, Jared Diehl: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-diehl-b78b0b11b/ The Louder Now Podcast: https://www.podpage.com/jared-diehl-the-louder-now-podcast/ The Beginning Again on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rLJ8CDKW10 Council on Aging OC https://www.coasc.org Children's Hospital of Orange County https://www.choc.org/mental-health/ Hoag Hospital https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/community-benefit/hoag-programs/mental-health-services/ University of California, Irvine https://counseling.uci.edu/services/ Let's Stop Suicide. Mental Health for All. Suicide Prevention. Suicide Support. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Orange County, CA: https://afsp.org/chapter/orange-county Become a Volunteer https://afsp.org/chapter/orange-county#volunteer Advocacy https://afsp.org/become-a-suicide-prevention-public-policy-advocate National Alliance on Mental Health https://nami.org/Support-Education DiDi Hirsch Mental Health Services (LA & OC) https://didihirsch.org Connect with Hope Out of the Darkness: http://HopeOutoftheDarkness.com Record a Question about mental health or suicide to be answered on an episode of Hope Out of the Darkness: https://www.speakpipe.com/HopeOutoftheDarkness Want to be a guest, or have an idea for a discussion you want to hear? Email Shellpavlis.afsp@gmail.com

Welcome to the Teaching Your Toddler interview with Mental Health Communication Expert Bob Krulish who will tell us some warning signs to watch for that can signal your child may need some mental health support.    Bob Krulish is the author of the book about his own personal struggle with bipolar disorder called When Screams Become Whispers: One Man's Inspiring Victory Over Bipolar Disorder (Morgan James Publishing, June 2021) Today he will speak to us about the 4 warning signs your child may need help and how to recognize these signs. Bob is on the board of his local NAMI chapter. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness an is the largest grassroots mental health organization in the country. He has spoken at their national conference and is certified to teach their In Our Own Voice program. He struggled with his illness undiagnosed and untreated for 35 years. It cost him his career, family and financial stability. His book tells the story of how he rebuilt his life after all this destruction. He is now a coach for parents who need to know how to managing their child's mental illness. Please check out his website here. Mentioned in the show: Children's Uniform Mental Health Assessment For all the links mentioned in the show, please go to our website for this show here.  For more fun activities, additional interviews and story time podcasts, please visit our website at TeachingYourToddler.com Check us out on Facebook at Teaching Your Toddler and on twitter at @TeachingToddler and on Instagram at @teachingyourtoddler 

Welcome to the tenth Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!On this episode of It's Okay to Feel Asha Bhattacharya courageously shares her mental journey with us and motivates us to keep fighting. Starting from the age of four to a panic attack at the age of fifteen which led to her overall diagnosis. Through her journey and learned awareness she found her love for mental health. She touches on the values of therapy and educating ourselves. As an avid advocate for mental health awareness she volunteers as an In Our Own Voice presenter and WarmLine volunteer with NAMI Orange County since she was 15. She even has a YouTube channel where she creates wellness-based content to help her subscribers all across the globe. However, her journey to get to this point was not easy, yet she has been able to find the beauty through the pain.In this episode, Asha talks about:Physical symptoms of anxiety Overcoming the stigma of mental illnessThe benefits of going to therapy How to reach out for help Overcoming "dark" daysThe light at the end of the tunnel Resources: Psychology TodayAsha's InstagramAsha's YouTubeDisclaimers:  It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

Episode #38. This is a very special episode. Jared is honored to be able to meet new people all of the time thanks to NAMI this interview is possible.   Angelique is a new friend. Jared and Angelique did a In Our Own Voice presentation together and now she is a guest on the podcast. From Brooklyn to Harvard all the way to Los Angeles this talented young women has had some ups and downs and lives to tell us all about it. We dive into childhood, parents that tell you you have to be strong and how that has impacted our views on mental health, and having siblings with a mental illness. We also talk about art, creativity, and how faith in God has played a role in pursuing recovery. Jared also bases his knowledge of Harvard off of the movie Good Will Hunting:)   Some facts about our guest Angelique:   -First play was kindergarten - Snow White -Started pursuing it professionally in summer 2012 -Moved to LA Dec 2018 to pursue it full-time -Incredible yet incredibly hard.  -Favorite movies: The Lion King, The Dark Knight (2008, Heath Ledger, just an incredible performance) Entire movie was well done, capt  Harvard AB 2015: Economics, Theater, Spanish   Links:   Instagram/Twitter/Clubhouse: @_Love_Angelique Voyage LA Feature: http://voyagela.com/interview/meet-angelique-henderson-n-los-angeles/ IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm10861701/  Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/HendersonAngelique LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/hendersonangelique Instagram: www.instagram.com/_Love_Angelique Twitter: www.twitter.com/_Love_Angelique YouTube: www.YouTube.com/AngeliqueHenderson  Personal Website: www.AngeliqueHenderson.com   If you like what you hear please subscribe and leave a review. If you would like to be guest on this show please email Jared at loudernow88@gmail.com   If you are feeling overwhelmed and need someone to talk to: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.  Learn more 800-273-8255   Also, check out https://www.namiglac.org/ if you live in Los Angeles or check out https://nami.org/Home  

Jared talks about his personal journey of being diagnosed with bipolar and depression that eventually led to three suicide attempts. His powerful testimony comes from his personal relationship with God, his support from family and friends and his desire to share his story to help others not make the same mistakes he did. NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Health (https://nami.org), is an organization that Jared not only has received help from but it is now one that he speaks for. The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm, ET @ 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org.To connect with Jared -- Louder Now Podcast, Instagram, Facebook & YouTube.Jared is almost 35 years old and lives in La Verne, California. He is a regular patient at Tri-City Mental Health services and gives back to the community by sharing his testimony and struggles with mental illness. He participates in a program called Courageous Minds. Jared also works with the National Alliance of Mental Illness sharing his story with In Our Own Voice and Ending the Silence. He also hosts his own podcast called Louder Now. Jared also likes to write poetry, play hockey, run, watch movies, and make videos related to helping people with their mental health. He also loves his church in downtown Pomona and serves regularly.

The thing I enjoyed about my conversation with Kim is, she's a great example of a large majority of people struggling with addiction or mental health challenges... they are functioning, often professional, and masters at hiding in plain sight. They may not even know that the way they feel or the amount of substances they are using is abnormal. Kim has always been a high achiever and with high achieving comes perfectionism... this underlying air of nothing ever being good enough. However, this did not stop Kim from climbing the ranks in multiple organizations and always qualifying as a top-ranked performer. One of the most profound things she said was, I was doing extremely well at work as one of their top salespeople and I was sitting behind my keyboards wanting it all to end. With the help of an empathetic Nurse Practitioner, therapy, and support groups Kim got sober and started helping others that were struggling as well. Although getting sober changed Kim's life, it still took a while before she felt comfortable enough to be open about her challenges publically and professionally. She said, "I hid my alcohol & mental health challenges [because] I didn’t want to be viewed as weak, incompetent, & possibly lose my seat at the table." Today Kim is a National as a State Trainer for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Speaker, Teacher, an Ambassador, Speaker, and Member of the Advisory Board of Worth Living Mental Health, a Member of the Dartmouth Hitchcock Health System Campaign to Combat Stigma and Discrimination in Behavioral Health, Contributing Author and Survivor. In April 2019, she will be certified by NAMI National as a State Trainer for the NAMI, In Our Own Voice program. Oh yeah, and she retired from her corporate job and now lives anywhere she would like in the form of an amazing RV. At the time of our interview, she was posted up on the beaches of Florida! Connect with Kim Bolton LaMontagne Instagram @kimlamontagne77 Facebook @kim.boltonlamontagne Website: kimlamontagne.net/

Have the last two months taught you anything about yourself or shed light on something going on in your life? I asked this question to the Forty Thrive community and the answers were profound.  Today, I highlight two of our community members who have come together to connect us all through storytelling and the human experience.  Kim Lamontagne is a certified speaker and state trainer in the “In Our Own Voice” program through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) New Hampshire chapter.  Kim is also a NAMI NH support group facilitator and a certified teacher in the Family to Family program.   Pam MacDougall is an Emmy-winning writer/producer and chief visual storyteller at Promission Productions, where they believe doing good is good business.     Together, Kim and Pam have created Wall of Hope: Voices of Gratitude, a Facebook community that celebrates the humanity, strength, and selflessness of doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, first responders, military personnel, farmers, maintenance workers, and so many more, who are putting our well-being ahead of their own.    They share their story of serving others and creating a positive space for people during this time in history. 

Taboo Talk radio show featuring Lady Charmaine Day www.ladycharmaineday.com Guest speakers: Clara Kiely, Glenn Speer and Sonja Van Breda. Clara Kiely is a native Brooklynite who took a detour through St. Louis to complete her Masters in Social Work. As the Outreach Coordinator at the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City, she oversees outreach efforts and events in the community and coordinates programs and workshops including the Public Education Event lecture series and the In Our Own Voice presentation program. Glenn Speer grew up in Montclair, New Jersey and works in journalism and publishing. He received a Ph.D. in History from the City University of New York Graduate Center and taught History aboard a US Navy aircraft carrier somewhere out on the Mediterranean. For fun, he volunteers as an usher for plays both on and off-Broadway. But his claim to fame is that he worked for the Guinness World Records Book—he likes to say that while he is not in Guinness, his writing is... Sonja Van Breda is an active member of the In Our Own Voice Program, which sends people with mental illnesses out to hospitals, colleges, and organizations to speak about their experiences. Coming from a history of abuse, she was diagnosed with PTSD in her thirties. Originally from Australia, she now lives in the Bronx and is writing a book about her recovery.

Trauma-Informed Peer Support with Cheryl DeHaven About the Episode Date: April 24, 2020 Episode 1: Trauma-Informed Peer Support with Cheryl DeHaven Summary Trauma-informed peer support allows us the opportunity to build the peer relationship in a way that keeps both the individual and the peer recovery specialist (PRS) who is offering support safe. This also allows PRS to set boundaries, so that we can stay in our lane as peer recovery specialists and not drift into dialogue that needs clinical support versus the non-clinical support that peer recovery specialists are trained to provide. Key Topics Setting boundaries within the peer support relationship Incorporating trauma-informed care into your daily work Trauma-informed peer support and resiliency resources Cheryl DeHaven is a person in long term recovery who has 34 years of experience in the behavioral health field. First, as a person utilizing behavioral health services throughout her adult life, secondly, as a professional leader in the development of peer support and recovery services within local, state and national organizations. Her professional journey took off in 2003, when she became a national trainer of the National Alliance on Mental Illness’ signature program “In Our Own Voice.” In 2007, she graduated from Old Dominion University, BS in Human Services Counseling. In 2016, she became a Virginia Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and most recently, a DBHDS Peer Recovery Specialist trainer. Currently, Cheryl is completing her certification as a professional life and leadership coach through the International Coaching Federation, she is working as an independent contractor with Integration Solutions and serving as the Mental Health America of Virginia Warm Line Manager.   Cheryl can be reached by email at cdehaven@integrationsolutions.org  or cheryl.dehaven@mhav.org Resources T.I.P.S. Trauma-Informed Peer Support, a 6-hour course, contact Cheryl DeHaven Resilience Action Planning for Peers, a trauma-informed curriculum developed and taught by Dr. Allison Jackson, LCSW ENGAGING WOMEN IN TRAUMA -INFORMED PEER SUPPORT: A Guidebook by Andrea Blanch, Beth Filson, and Darby Penney  Free training online from 2014 on Trauma - Informed Peer Support

The United States is an extremely unstable landscape when it comes to being pregnant and giving birth. Black women, in accessing abortion care, tend to face more geographic, transportation, infrastructure, and economic barriers. And Black women are three to four times more likely to die from causes related to childbirth and pregnancy. Jessica Pinckney with In Our Own Voice talks to us about the abortion access and maternal health crisis that Black women face on a daily basis in the United States.Support the show (https://www.reprosfightback.com/take-action#donate)

The language and the words we use to describe essential sexual and reproductive health services and issues is extremely important. For women of color, the ability to realize and control their reproductive health and autonomy is often impacted by other factors like race, poverty, sexism, and more. Jessica Pinckney, Vice President of Government Affairs at In Our Own Voice: the National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda talks to us about reproductive justice as an all-encompassing human rights framework that seeks to ensure choice for all. Support the show (https://www.reprosfightback.com/take-action#donate)

Everybody who is of voting age has the right to register to vote, vote in an election, and have their votes accurately tallied. It might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about it, but voting rights are an important part of reproductive health, rights, and justice. Marcela Howell, President and CEO of In Our Own Voice: the National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda, sits down with us to discuss why exercising your right to vote is critical in achieving reproductive justice for all. Support the show (https://www.reprosfightback.com/take-action#donate)

Bonnie Hyler, Coordinator of In Our Own Voice for NAMI Tennessee and Denise Stewart, NAMI TN Volunteer Education Coordinator appear on the NAMI Radio Hour to discuss the NAMI In Our Own voice and upcoming presenter training now scheduled for December, 2018. Learn more by emailing Bonnie at bhyler@namitn.org.

There's a radical idea that you are in charge of your own reproductive future, and that you have the right to choose if, when and how you have children, don't have children, and choose to parent your children. In this episode, Heidi Williamson from In Our Own Voice, The National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda, sits down with us to discuss the importance of reproductive justice and how it works in tandem with reproductive health. Support the show (https://www.reprosfightback.com/take-action#donate)

Edith Scheie is a Staten Island native, whose parents were from Norway. She has 4 siblings, an older sister and three older brothers, who have contributed to the development of her sense of humor, as well as her resilience. She received a public-school education and attended Wagner College and Queens College, City University of New York. She studied music from the age of 7 to the age of 20, starting in the children’s church choir. She played Carnegie Hall, as well as other venues around the tri-state area. She has been doing volunteer work for various non-profit organizations since 1983, most recently with the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Staten Island affiliate. With the support of NAMI NYC Staten Island, she started the first support group on Staten Island for people with psychiatric diagnoses. Since 2007, she has been doing In Our Own Voice presentations and speaking to members of the community about mental health issues. Her interests in addition to mental health, include journal writing, reading, embroidery, and music.

This week, Jaime, and Gabe discuss New Voices for Reproductive Justice with Jasmine Burnett. New Voices is a grassroots Human Rights organization for women of color, led by women of color and about women of color. They utilize the Reproductive Justice framework as an innovative strategy to specifically engage Black women and girls in community organizing for lasting social change! Jasmine came to share information about a new report: In Our Own Voice. As a national-state partnership, In Our Own Voice focuses on lifting up the voices of Black women leaders at the national, regional, and state levels in our ongoing policy fight to secure Reproductive Justice for all women and girls. NARAL's The Morning After is a production of NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio.

Vivian Henry Here's another personal story of hope to help celebrate NAMI Minnesota's 40th anniversary. Vivian Henry is a NAMI "In Our Own Voice" volunteer presenter and a long-time NAMI member and supporter. Vivian enjoys photographing all of NAMI Minnesota's events and producing photo/video slide shows. Vivian is team captain of NAMIWalks 2018 team "SurVIVin the Journey!" (click for team info) You may donate to her team and/or register to join her team (you can help fund-raise even if you can't attend the walk!) at 1 of 2 links: 1. NAMIWalks-MN 9/24/17:Team Captain Viv Henry http://www.namiwalks.org/participant/VivHenry 2. Team “SurVIVin The Journey” http://www.namiwalks.org/team/SurvivinTheJourney 2012 National NAMI's "You Are Not Alone"  (click)campaign video submission via NAMI "You Are Not Alone In This Fight" campaign(2012): Vivian's Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixEhpfBYAdw&feature=youtu.be Thank you Vivian for sharing your story with us! CONTACT US: NAMI Minnesota, www.namihelps.org, phone: 651-645-2948, toll free: 1-888-NAMI-Helps (1-888-626-4435). fax: 651-645-7379. email: namihelps@namimn.org Recorded 05/22/2017. **********  **********  ********** From Vivian...Vivian Henry's personal bio: Bio info: I'm a "small-town girl" from Xenia,OH. I survived the 1974 Xenia (F5) Tornado! My grandparents had 12 kids, and later raised me as my legal guardians. My mother Josephine battled severe BiPolar Disorder along w/other Mental Health Challenges! My Grandma Vivian was a musical prodigy! She could play piano + organ by ear! Got my love of music from her! My Grandpa James, was the 1st Black City Commissioner of Xenia, OH, and the 1st Black Mayor! My activism + humor come from him! After graduating college in 1993, I moved to MN to each elementary school. Lasted approx 7 months before my 1st severe depressive episode ended teaching career. My main work experience has been in the customer service industry, including almost 13 years as a part-time professional mobile Disc Jockey! As of 2015, I have not worked for 2 years. This is due to many of my pre-existing conditions, including Major Depression, Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder + recently diagnosed Attention Deficit Disorder. I'm in the midst of battling for Social Security Disability...again! Volunteered w/NAMI-MN since 2008, when I took part in my first NAMIWalks-MN! I became an "In Our Own Voice" speaker in 2014. I've done many IOOV presentations for Crisis Intervention Training, and I like working with law enforcement! Also, I'm like the unofficial amateur photographer for NAMI-MN! Love photography (massive "shutterbug"), crafts + scrapbooking, music, movies, cats, etc. Also, after I had to put my 19yr old cat to sleep on 10/10/10, I became a foster cat mom. This is how I came to adopt my amazing furbaby cat MacTavish! Unfortunately, I had to have him euthanized in November 2016. Fortunately, I do have a new cat named Precious,who is 12 years old! Love her, and no cat will ever be able to take the place of MacTavish. Finally, I've been a diehard JOURNEY fan for approximately 34 years! Have seen them in concert approximately 17x! Even flew to California in 2005, to see them receive their Hollywook Walk of Fame Star! Have had the blessings + miracles of meeting all of classic Journey (Neal Schon, Steve Perry, Steve Smith, Ross Valory + Jonathan Cain), and also Steve Augeri, Deen Castronovo, Jeff Scott Soto, and Arnel Pineda! I do believe these Journey blessings/miracles help counterbalance (a bit) my continued battles w/Mental Health Challenges! IF I won the lottery, I would become a permanent Journey concert goer, as their music brings that much joy + happiness into my life! Don't Stop Believin'! 1. YouTube Channel: luvjrny4ever 2012 National NAMI's "You Are Not Alone" campaign video submission via NAMI "You Are Not Alone In This Fight" campaign(2012): Vivian's Story.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?

Here's another personal story of hope to help celebrate NAMI Minnesota's 40th anniversary. Jenna Erickson is a NAMI "In Our Own Voice" volunteer presenter, a program through which she shares her personal mental health recovery story with many types of audiences. Jenna discusses being particularly interested in presenting to law enforcement professionals during their Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training. Jenna Erickson is team captain of NAMIWalks team "In Our Own Voice." Thank you Jenna for sharing your story with us! CONTACT US: NAMI Minnesota, www.namihelps.org, phone: 651-645-2948, toll free: 1-888-NAMI-Helps (1-888-626-4435). fax: 651-645-7379. email: namihelps@namimn.org Recorded 05/10/2017.

Blogger Kiara Buchanan, NAMI Minnesota volunteer presenter, with her husband Kiara Buchanan is the "LIFE BETWEEN THE POLES" blog author at www.convexity.weebly.com on the topic of her mental health recovery and her journey living with bipolar disorder. Kiara is a volunteer presenter in the NAMI "In Our Own Voice" program and in the NAMI Minnesota speakers bureau through which she shares her personal recovery story and anti-stigma presentations. Kiara shares what brought her to NAMI and discusses her journey living with a mental illness including finally receiving the correct diagnosis. Recorded 05/03/2017. Visit Kiara's blog: www.convexity.weebly.com This episode is one of 40 Stories of Hope related to NAMI Minnesota's (National Alliance on Mental Illness) 40th anniversary. Find other video and written stories at www.namihelps.org. CONTACT US: NAMI Minnesota, www.namihelps.org, phone: 651-645-2948, toll free: 1-888-NAMI-Helps (1-888-626-4435). fax: 651-645-7379. email: namihelps@namimn.org

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (Pastor, Publisher, Author and Radio Host www.ladycharmaineday.com). Taboo Talk helps individuals transform their mind, body, and spirit utilizing the principles of Jesus Christ! Guest starring Stephen Cuddy. Stephen Cuddy has experienced depression since the early 1980’s. Not until 2006 did Stephen fully acknowledge the condition of depression in his life. Since then, Stephen has learned about and discovered natural cures, came upon the revelation that there actually are gifts from depression, and has documented strategies for those without depression to understand and reach out to someone they care about with depression. Stephen believes that within every individual stricken with a mental illness there’s an actual person trying to get out. Stephen believes there are strategies to find this person.  Today Stephen is a depression advocate and coach, appearing regularly on radio as well as consulting at a Fortune 50 company and other organizations. Stephen is certified and active in mental health programs (specifically In Our Own Voice, Perspectives and Connections) offered by The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). He runs the Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA) program for Catholic Charities in the Hartford, Connecticut archdiocese. In addition, Stephen writes on matters of spirituality under the authority as a Third Order Secular Franciscan. He has begun a ministry to promote virtue in the treatment of mental illness. He treats everyone equally, and with respect. These qualities come through in his writing as well, and resonate powerfully with the people with whom he comes in contact.  Stephen enjoys exercise and athletic competitions, and reading biographies about U.S. History and Saints. What Stephen most loves about life is being inspired! For more information on Stephen Cuddy his website: www.CommonSymptomsofDepression.com or call him at 203-565-1559

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (Pastor, Publisher, Author and Radio Host www.ladycharmaineday.com). Taboo Talk helps individuals transform their mind, body, and spirit utilizing the principles of Jesus Christ! Guest Starring Dior Vargas and Crispin Jackson. About Dior Vargas: Dior Vargas is a Latina Feminist Mental Health Activist. She was chosen as an Honoree for #BlogHer15: Experts Among Us Voices of the Year for her online photo project, People of Color and Mental Illness Photo Project. She is a member of NAMI - NYC Metro’s Young Professionals Advisory Board and a member of the Third Wave Legacy Council. She is a CrisisTextLine crisis counselor and a facilitator at the Young Adult Support Group at NAMI-NYC Metro. She was chosen as a member of the 2014 class of the Women's Media Center's media training program, Progressive Women's Voices. She has a B.A. in the Study of Women and Gender from Smith College and an M.S. in Publishing from Pace University.  She is a proud Feminist Latina and wants to remove the stigma of mental illness in communities of color. She is a native New Yorker and currently lives in Manhattan. About Crispin Jackson: Crispin Jackson is an undergraduate student at The City College of New York currently pursuing his BA in Psychology.  Crispin has worked as a peer advocate for Baltic Street AEH, Inc. As a volunteer for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), he is a member of the Young Adult Advisory Board. Crispin has also devoted himself to NAMI as a Peer to Peer Mentor, In Our Own Voice presenter, and Ending the Silence leader. In his leisure time, Crispin enjoys fiction writing for his blog on WordPress, entitled "Underground Fiction," as well as singing, bike riding, and practicing the piano. For NAMI NYC Metro: www.naminycmetro.org. Helpline: 212-684-3264

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (Pastor, Author and Christian Consultant www.ladycharmaineday.com). Taboo Talk helps individuals transform their mind, body, and spirit utilizing the principles of Jesus Christ! Guest starring a panel of NAMI NYC Metro's In Our Own Voice presenters: Katie Linn who has been a presenter since 2009, Mrs. Arlene Day who has been a presenter since 2008 and Ilyse Soutine who has been a presenter since 2011.On this episode, the panel will discuss the program, why they joined, some of their experiences and the benefits of the program.  Developed by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), In Our Own Voice is a unique informational outreach program that employs first hand stories of mental health consumers to enrich the audiences’ understanding of how those with mental illness cope and reclaim rich and meaningful lives. A typical program will feature two presenters who talk about their journeys, from dark days towards acceptance. They offer personal examples of their treatment and coping skills learned. They share their successes, hopes, and dreams. In Our Own Voice is a program focused on spreading the message of recovery by living examples. It provides hope and opportunity to both the audience and the presenters. In Our Own Voice is appropriate for a broad spectrum of audiences, from those who know very little about mental illness to those who have intimate knowledge based on personal experience or the experience of a loved one. Presenters are trained to tailor their presentation to specific audiences (i.e., for adolescents, professional groups, students, etc). In Our Own Voice is now also offered in Spanish. 

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (Pastor, Author and Christian Consultant www.ladycharmaineday.com). Taboo Talk helps individuals transform their mind, body, and spirit utilizing the principles of Jesus Christ!  Guest starring Katie Linn. Katie Linn is the Youth and Programs Coordinator at the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City-Metro. She coordinates and supervises many of the peer programs at NAMI, including In Our Own Voice and Six Weeks to Wellness.  She also leads a monthly meeting that provides guidance, support, and resources to the youth advocates working in the nine Family Resource Centers throughout New York City .  In the fall, she is hoping to start a youth support group. She is a recent graduate of Hunter College School of Social Work, where she received her Masters of Social Work with a focus on community organizing and mental health. On this episode, Katie Linn discusses NAMI's In Our Own Voice program, the benefits of the program, its successes and shares her own presenter In Our Own Voice story with the listening audience. This is a show you don't want to miss.

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (Pastor, Author and Christian Consultant www.ladycharmaineday.com). Taboo Talk helps individuals transform their mind, body, and spirit utilizing the principles of Jesus Christ! Guest starring Katie Linn. Katie Linn is the Youth and Programs Coordinator at the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City-Metro. She coordinates and supervises many of the peer programs at NAMI, including In Our Own Voice and Six Weeks to Wellness.  She also leads a monthly meeting that provides guidance, support, and resources to the youth advocates working in the nine Family Resource Centers throughout New York City .  In the fall, she is hoping to start a youth support group. She is a recent graduate of Hunter College School of Social Work, where she received her Masters of Social Work with a focus on community organizing and mental health.

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (Pastor, Author and Christian Consultant www.ladycharmaineday.com). Taboo Talk helps individuals transform their mind, body, and spirit utilizing the principles of Jesus Christ! July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. On today's show, Lady Charmaine Day and Noelina Arcinegas will discuss the support and solutions people can get from NAMI to help with their road to recovery from mental illness. Noelina Arciniegas is Associate Program Director at the National Alliance on Mental Illness, NYC Metro chapter since September 2009.  Noelina coordinates outreach and public educational events at NAMI, as well as coordinating a Learning Collaborative with staff from 9 family support centers in NYC funded through the NYC DOHMH. Noelina has been active in promoting NAMI in the community through presentations to doctors and consumers, in addition to co-presenting with consumers through “In Our Own Voice” presentations at mental health programs and facilities. She holds two masters in Public Health and Social Work.