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It's often easy to blur the line between personal identity and work identity where heart and mission lead in a field like nonprofits. This conversation focuses on the tension between deep care and personal sustainability and how passion can both fuel and consume us. We unpack what it means to lead with empathy without surrendering ourselves in the process. From embracing structure to letting go of over-sacrifice, we invite leaders and others alike to consider a healthier and more honest way of showing your enthusiasm.  Jamie Tworkowski is a keynote speaker, founder of To Write Love on Her Arms, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide, and NYT bestselling author of ‘If You Feel Too Much'. Having known him for his sensitivity, big feelings, and later-in-life ADHD diagnosis, Jamie has grown into a grounded, intentional leader. With over a decade of experience in the movement, Jamie now advocated for mental health, self-awareness, and sustainable ways of caring for others and for oneself. He is also a strong believer that vulnerability leads to connection, that connection is crucial to life, and ultimately that life is worth living. He joined us today to talk about the complexities of leading with heart in the nonprofit sector.  In this episode, you will be able to: - Discover the importance of self-awareness. - Learn about the importance of understanding motivations, honoring limits, and finding worth outside of performance. - Understand why a culture that supports rest and care needs to be created. - Uncover the complexities of intertwined personhood and work identity.  Get all the resources from today's episode here.  Many thanks to our sponsor, Neon One for making this episode possible. I love partnering with Neon One because I believe they care for the whole nonprofit, and I know that my clients will be well taken care of. I also love how they work with consultants to value our time and expertise. They pay for speaking at their events, and they understand how consultants support the entire sector. To learn more about Neon One's partner program CLICK HERE. Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_malloryerickson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthefundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malloryerickson7946 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mallory-erickson-bressler/ Website: malloryerickson.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fundraising/id1575421652 If you haven't already, please visit our new What the Fundraising community forum. Check it out and join the conversation at this link. If you're looking to raise more from the right funders, then you'll want to check out my Power Partners Formula, a step-by-step approach to identifying the optimal partners for your organization. This free masterclass offers a great starting point.

Welcome to another episode of Nonprofit CourageLab! Today, I'm sharing a sneak peek into a recent Pitch-A-thon where we dive into the art of nonprofit pitching – not in a Shark Tank kind of way, but more like engaging in a powerful and meaningful conversation. Together, we'll explore strategies to connect authentically with donors, practice impactful pitches, and avoid common missteps. This episode is perfect if you're looking to make a difference through your ask, not just for your organization but in a way that resonates deeply with donors. In this episode, we work with Sheena, a nonprofit leader from "To Write Love on Her Arms," as she crafts a personalized pitch. She highlights the importance of youth mental health, shares their impact on high school students across the country, and tailors her message to resonate with the specific values and passions of her donor.Key Takeaways:- Building Relationships, Not Pitches: A pitch should feel like a natural extension of a relationship. We're not here to talk "at" people but to create a back-and-forth that lets the donor feel heard, valued, and understood.- Focus on the Donor, Not Just the Cause: Too often, pitches spotlight only the organization's needs. Remember: the donor is a partner. Tailor your ask to what drives them and make it clear why they're essential to the mission.- Tell Stories, Don't Share Stats: Highlight how your work impacts individuals. Personal stories can be more powerful than numbers alone. For example, share how an 11-year-old struggling with depression found hope and healing through your program.- Practice Makes Perfect (and Shorter!): Awareness of time is key. Practice your pitch, time it, and refine it so it lands clearly within a 2-3 minute window. You'll surprise yourself by how much impact you can make in a short, well-crafted pitch.Do you need to make bolder asks, but you have to figure out what the heck you're going to say? I have a free gift for you. Go to JulieOrdonez. com and get my free donor scripts cheat sheet. You'll get the exact words I've used to raise 50 million from individuals. If you are in a season where you need to grow exponentially, check out my new program, Million Dollar VIP and see if it's right for you: https://julieordonez.com/million Get on the waitlist to the join the next cohort of the CourageLab today! https://julieordonez.com/waitlistMusic credit: With the Flow by Fin ProductionsA Podcast Launch Bestie production

Comedian and Self Love Advocate (and the original Bestie!) Anna Przy returns to the Rainbow with an announcement to make..."Think you gotta look a certain way to live a cool awesome life? That's made up!" With her new book "Keep it up Cutie!" and her Sold out tour- Anna is helping to brighten our days with her one quip sayings of taking care of one's mental health and storytelling from her own life, all the while taking us along on her own journey of self-discovery and self-love. Her comedic timing and sense of humor will have you laughing out loud, and her bold spirit of love will have you crying happy tears. Her viral Instagram videos have captured thousands with her humor and irreverent spirit and have showed us all that mental health is just as important as taking on all the tasks of life. (Maybe, just maybe more important than doing all the things, is taking care of you, first!) So, without further ado....the original bestie Anna Przy!"Keep it up, cutie! It's called manifesting, look it up!"~Anna PrzySHOW NOTES:Join Anna on Tour AND purchase your copy of KEEP IT UP CUTIE! (A not quite self help book:) Anna Przybylski (akprzy.com)Hang out w/ Anna on Instagram: Anna Przy (@akprzy) • Instagram photos and videosTWOLHA -a movement to bridge hope and help: To Write Love on Her Arms Online Store – To Write Love on Her Arms. (twloha.com)Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~Kira*Schedule your Free Online Life Coaching Consultation with me and start creating a life you love today!Who am I? • @findingrainbows • Milkshake Website Builder (msha.ke)Smile Sciences: Discount Code: FindingrainbowsBuy Cruelty Free Teeth Whitening Products – Smile SciencesSHOP OUR RAINBOWS STORE AND SUPPORT THE PODCASTFinding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*Grab our bestselling hoodie and support a worthy cause!LOVE IS THE ANSWER! Our bestselling hoodie is not only a work of art b – Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*All proceeds of the Love is the answer" hoodie to: Meals By GraceFOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | LinktreeSupport the show

Jamie Tworkowski, the founder of To Write Love on Her Arms, shares his personal journey and mission. The organization helps people worldwide dealing with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. In this interview, Jeff Shinabarger digs deep into how relationships have impacted both of their nonprofit journeys and how community is what changes everything. You will love this real conversation with two people that care about the lives of others.The Social Impact Leader Podcast explores the ambitious world of change-makers through interviews with pioneers in business, sports, activism, and entertainment. Hosted by Jeff Shinabarger, founder of Plywood People - get curious about the balance between empathy and productivity. Whether you're an entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, or simply curious about making a difference, this podcast will be your guide. Follow Social Impact Leader: instagram.com/socialimpactleadersocialimpactleader.comFollow Plywood People: instagram.com/plywoodpeopleplywoodpeople.comThis Podcast is brought to you by WABE. For more, visit wabe.org/podcasts/Edited By: DJ OP DiggyProduced By: LaTasha BrownMusic By: DJ OP Diggy

In this interview we discuss Dayna's incredible journey interning for companies like Island Records and Nettwerk Management leading to developing her own PR agency. Their roster is an impressive lineup which includes 311, Against the Current, Story of the Year, Sum 41, Thrice, the organization To Write Love on Her Arms, and many more. We also dive into how to make yourself stand out to publications and what the future holds for PR. Follow Dayna Ghiraldi: Instagram  Facebook Website Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram or TikTok. Intro music: ‘Somebody' (Instrumental) by The Runner Up Outro music: ‘Let's Ride' (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda Host: Mike Zimmerlich Produced by: Omelette Prevail Post-Production: EarthtoMoira Tags: Creator Economy PR Music Industry Press Relations

If left unaddressed, we believe mental health is one of the most silent, debilitating, and dangerous threats to the nonprofit sector today. And let's face it - it's simply not discussed enough. This discussion is about lifting the stigma and approaching the conversation square on with a diverse panel of nonprofit professionals and clinical experts who bring a depth of lived experiences, personal and professional research, and clarity of purpose. You're not alone. Join us in community and feel seen, inspired and ready to take steps toward healing.Today's GuestsSonya Perez-Lauterbach, Leadership Coach + Principal, splCoachingLindsay Kolsch, Co-Executive Director, To Write Love on Her ArmsKirk Brown, CEO, HANDY Inc.Paige Chenault Lohoefer, Founder, The Birthday Party ProjectEpisode HighlightsThe state of mental health in the nonprofit sector (3:10)Unique factors of mental health in the nonprofit sector (6:15)Building communities of care (10:00)How to create a flexible workplace culture and environment (20:15)Modeling the importance of mental health (27:20)Tips for prioritizing health (30:45)What supporting your team looks like in real-time (35:50)How using your voice can build community (39:00)One Good Thing (41:20)“This is our moment to lean in and change the story of how we work.” -Sonya“Being normal has never changed anything.” -Kirk“Show up for yourself, and then keep showing up for yourself.” -Lindsay“What is mine to do?” -PaigeFor more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/455.You know we believe in shaking things up and disrupting the status quo. That's why we're excited to share a new podcast that's doing just that.Future Nonprofit was created by our friends at Historic Agency to elevate meaningful conversations that help us reimagine the entire sector. Listen and subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform or visit futurenonprofit.com. Let's build the nonprofits of the future together. We want to thank the sponsors of this year's Responsive Nonprofit Summit that we co-presented with our friends at Virtuous. Thank you to Community Boost, DonorSearch, Feathr and Philanthropy Network for your support. We are honored to lock arms with you!

It's crucial to openly discuss mental health. Chad Moses is the Director of Outreach and Experience for To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA). We delve into Chad's personal journey with the organization, starting as an intern and eventually being promoted to the Music and Events Coordinator. In addition, we discuss the importance of destigmatizing mental health issues and fostering a supportive community. Follow Chad Moses: TWLOHA Website Instagram  Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram or TikTok. Intro music: ‘Somebody' (Instrumental) by The Runner Up Outro music: ‘Let's Ride' (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda Host: Mike Zimmerlich Produced by: Omelette Prevail Post-Production: EarthtoMoira Tags: Creator Economy TWLOHA To Write Love on Her Arms Mental Health

Tawny and Lisa talk about the 988 Lifeline, a new national service modeled after the 911 emergency hotline. 988 is focused on suicide and mental health crisis support. Not only can those in need call 988, but they can also text, an important feature for many who are more comfortable communicating with a counselor that way. The Lifeline also provides targeted support for LGBTQ+, Veterans, Blacks, Native Americans, mothers, and more at-risk populations. It meets people where they are.  Music Minute features Blondie, Logic, Lady Gaga, and Beyonce.  Check out To Write Love on Her Heart This episode is sponsored by Soberlink's commitment to accountability for folks in recovery. Request an exclusive $50 off promo code by visiting: www.soberlink.com/recovery-rocks  Pre-Order Tawny's book, Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze Subscribe to Tawny's sober dating, sex, and relationships advice column, Beyond Liquid Courage. Purchase Lisa's memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

It's Mental Health Awareness Month, and on this episode To Write Love on Her Arms founder Jamie Tworkowski joins us to discuss the role community plays in our mental health and how we can find help when we need it. Plus, the crew brings some hilarious Slices, and in honor of graduation week we do a cast superlatives game, "Most Likely To..." And don't miss Jesse's bold case for this being the summer rollerblading makes a non-ironic comeback.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fado and Kat sat down to discuss leadership and mental health with a smattering of Clash of Clans. If you need mental health support, here is a list of international helplines and resources from To Write Love on Her Arms: https://twloha.com/find-help/international-resources . Come join us at ⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/clashfiles⁠⁠⁠ where you can share your thoughts and join our clans in Supercell's Clash of Clans and Clash Royale. If you'd like to help us make our podcast and host events, become a ⁠⁠⁠Supporter⁠⁠⁠ in our Discord! ALL funds are poured into our podcast & events, and you get extra perks.

"Our hearts are heavy and light. We laugh and scream and sing. Our hearts are heavy and light." - Jamie Tworkowski , To Write Love on Her Arms

CONTENT WARNING: The second half of this episode contains open and honest conversations about self-harm. If you're not in a place to hear that content, please feel free to leave after the ad break. In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to discuss the nuances of experience pain with ADHD- chronic, injury and self-inflicted. They talk about the effect of pain on ADHD and how ADHD's common manifestations (executive dysfunction, time perception, dopamine deficiency, lack of stimulus) can lead to a very different relationship with pain. DID YOU KNOW? Nearly three-quarters of adults with ADHD reported experiencing common, painful conditions such as headaches, back pain, and joint pain. Another study published in the Journal of Pain Research found that ADHD was more prevalent in patients with chronic pain. Additionally, a study published in PLOS One found that children and adolescents with chronic pain were more likely to have neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD. Episode Resources: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provides information and resources for those struggling with self-harm, including hotline support and local support groups. Home | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness The Self-Injury Outreach and Support (SIOS) program provides information, resources, and support for those struggling with self-harm. Self-Injury Outreach and Support (sioutreach.org) To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) is a non-profit organization that aims to provide hope and support for those struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. https://twloha.com/ The Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support for people in crisis. Text "HOME" to 741741 in the United States, or visit their website for international crisis text lines. Learn more about Geek Therapeutics' training courses, books and therapy services here: www.geektherapeutics.com (and don't forget to use code InfiniteQuest for 10% your order of books and courses!) Find us on TikTok, Twitter and Instagram at:@catieosaurus@heygudeListener email: ask@infinitequestpodcast.comMedia/Business Email: infinitequestpodcast@gmail.comFind all of our links and cool stuff at: www.infinitequestpodcast.com   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitequest/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitequest/support

Season six is officially upon us and we're excited for a number of reasons. First, we're going to have the joy of talking to more To Write Love folks and holding in-person conversations. Second, the topics we're diving into might feel a bit more culturally relevant. We'll get into the mental health assumptions made based on the way someone dresses, different types of counseling like art therapy or combining two forms into one, using bodies as fashion and how it hurts our well-being, and even the burnout being experienced by teachers, parents, and students alike.    In today's episode, we're focusing on two things that are rather intertwined. Two things that have become common topics and common language on the internet—especially on a little app called TikTok: namely, ADHD and neurodiversity. To help us lay out some definitions, break down some long-held stigmas, and address the gray area of digital self-diagnosis, we'll be accompanied by TWLOHA team members Sabrina Coyle and Katie Mumper.    TWLOHA Graphic Designer, Sabrina Coyle is a Florida native and an avid creator. Almost every week, when she isn't working on projects for the non-profit, she attempts to master a new hobby—sometimes with little luck but always with a whole lot of enthusiasm. Beyond work and artistic endeavors, you can find her cuddled up with her dog Luke while she crochets, plays Animals Crossing, or watches anime.   Our second guest Katie Mumper joined the TWLOHA team in 2018 after 12 years of experimenting with potential career paths. She now serves as Director of Communications. She loves being a geek about a variety of things—like Doctor Who, Broadway shows she enjoys, and her particular cross-section of TikTok—as well as being Aunt Katie to seven incredible young humans.   Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):   Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.   Follow TWLOHA on social media at:   twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/   Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.   Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.   Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.   Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast. Download TWLOHA's daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.  Check out KC Davis on TikTok by going to tiktok.com/@domesticblisters/.    Tune in to the ADHD As Females Podcast at adhdasfemales.com/.    Credits:   This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.  

Book Besties Season 4, Episode 11: Greymist Fair W/ Special Guest Francesca ZappiaOn this week's episode of Book Besties we are joined by our honorary Book Bestie, author Francesca Zappia to discuss her newest book Greymist Fair. Join us as we catch up with our friend Chessie, talk about the worst way to organize books, and Chessie reveals the inspiration for Greymist Fair. This episode is spoiler free, so listen now and read the book on release day March 28, 2023!Things talked about in this episode:Hank Green explains copyright: https://www.tiktok.com/@hankgreen1/video/7050611314795826438?lang=en John Green talks about An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green: https://youtu.be/H5tK00zL6EQ Annapolis Book Festival: https://www.keyschool.org/community/annapolis-book-festival April's Fundraiser for To Write Love on Her Arms: https://www.facebook.com/donate/5777195815732568/ More information about To Write of on Her Arms: https://twloha.com/learn/ Pre order Greymist Fair by Francesca Zappia here: https://www.francescazappia.com/ Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 4, Episode 10: Oh My god, What a Complete Aisling W/ Special Guest Hillary in IrelandOn this week's episode of Book Besties we are joined by Molly's other Bestie Hillary in Ireland. Join us as we discuss Molly just finding new red-headed best friends, potato land and (kind of) discuss this very Irish book.Things talked about in this episode:Saint Patrick's Day History: https://time.com/4261456/st-patrick-day-2016-history-real-saint/Oh Honey HIMYM : https://youtu.be/3g-yUnZdfAgAnnapolis Book Festival: https://www.keyschool.org/community/annapolis-book-festival April's Fundraiser for To Write Love on Her Arms: https://www.facebook.com/donate/5777195815732568/ More information about To Write of on Her Arms: https://twloha.com/learn/ Pre order Greymist Fair by Francesca Zappia here: https://www.francescazappia.com/ Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 4, Episode 9 An Abundance of KatherinesOn this week's episode of Book Besties talk about An Abundance of Katherines by John Green, because John Green every season until he comes on. Join us as we talk about child prodigies and other neurodivergents, the proper way to undress for outdoor romantic activities, and small, southern characters.Things talked about in this episode:Annapolis Book Festival: https://www.keyschool.org/community/annapolis-book-festivalC.C. Harrington and all her awards: https://www.christinaharrington.com/Spoiler FAQs about Katherines: https://www.johngreenbooks.com/an-abundance-of-katherines-faqVlogBrothers video April referenced: https://youtu.be/33ofywjinl0How tampons are made (still unclear if the pieces are made in different factories first): https://youtu.be/TzLvrgmw-VkApril's GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/craftylibrarian10April's Fundraiser for To Write Love on Her Arms: https://www.facebook.com/donate/5777195815732568/More information about To Write of on Her Arms: https://twloha.com/learn/Pre order Greymist Fair by Francesca Zappia here: https://www.francescazappia.com/Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Book Besties Season 4, Episode 8 The Fine PrintOn this week's episode of Book Besties talk about Lauren Asher's The Fine Print, the first novel in the Dreamland Billionaires series. Join them as they talk about the alpha-male trope, favorite viral sounds, and Disney adults.Things talked about in this episode:April's Fundraiser for To Write Love on Her Arms: https://www.facebook.com/donate/5777195815732568/ More information about To Write of on Her Arms: https://twloha.com/learn/ Lauren Asher Website: https://laurenasher.com/Epic Reading App: https://www.getepic.com/Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Fine-Print-Audiobook/B0BRLDWYSGRoxanne(Film) 1987: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roxanne_(film) The Wicked Witch of the east, Bro! : https://youtu.be/uznUlgpKBzEPre order Greymist Fair by Francesca Zappia here: https://www.francescazappia.com/ Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

On today's episode of One Cross Radio, we're sharing a live stream we got to be a part of last monday that was a memorial fundraiser for Power Rangers actor/fandom legend Jason David Frank, who passed away recently.   To give y'all a heads up, this episode is heavy with emotions and features conversations about death and suicide/suicidal ideation - if those can be upsetting or triggering for you, please handle lightly.   The link to the charity is still live, if you at all can please consider donating.   Hope you enjoy, and God bless my friends. ----------------------------------------------- Donate to the charity: JDF memorial Watch the Livestream: on youtube Learn more about the charity: To Write Love on Her Arms   CHECK OUT THE OTHER GUESTS/HOSTS: The Power Trip Kaiju Kim Kaiju Ramen Media The Drift Space Zeo To Hero SuperR-Illustrations 

Our friends at The Power Trip Podcast has put together a Charity to Honor Jason David Frank on the non-profit To Write Love on Her Arms organization. If you're able to donate, we highly encourage it, and if not please share the link below. Lets honor Jason David Frank's message to always help those in need. Charity Link: https://give.twloha.com/fundraiser/4297741 Check out The Power Trip Podcast: https://kaijuramenmedia.com/the-power-trip

If you love a prodigal, you probably have a horror story to tell of a holiday with that loved wanderer. I certainly do, and so does Dena Yohe, co-founder of Hope for Hurting Parents, and parent of Renee, the subject of the famous To Write Love on Her Arms. We had a fun, tearful and helpful conversation for today's episode. Join us as we tell our stories and get from Dena some very practical help for surviving and even loving the   holidays this season. Resources:  Join the Prayer for Prodigals community here:  https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQ Sign up for Judy's monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYt Purchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3l1JPmy Learn more about Dena's ministry here:  https://hopeforhurtingparents.com/ and purchase her book here: https://amzn.to/3r4gc7p   Stay connected: Website: judydouglass.com/podcast Facebook: facebook.com/JudyDouglass417 Instagram: instagram.com/judydouglass417 Twitter: twitter.com/judydouglass417 Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-douglass-815aa358/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/judyddouglass/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/3qzjAqY

On this very special episode of Snacky Tunes, we dedicate the entire episode to our conversation with Tom Gozney, Founder and Product Inventor of Gozney Home Pizza Ovens.  He stops by the show to chat about the release of the The Tom Gozney Signature Edition Roccbox that celebrates his 15-year odds-defying journey from substance abuse. We talk about his salvation through pizza, the building of his first ovens, and he shares advice for those who are also struggling with their own issues. To mark this milestone, Gozney has pledged $100,000 of the limited-edition proceeds to three recovery focused organizations supporting people struggling with substance dependencies globally, partnering with non-profit To Write Love on Her Arms in the U.S.Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features 77 of the world's top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It's an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon, or by visiting your local independent bookstore. Visit our site, www.snackytunes.com for more info.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Snacky Tunes by becoming a member!Snacky Tunes is Powered by Simplecast.

Meet Lindsay and Chad. They want you to know that you are not a burden. These two heart-wired humans are leading conversation and community at To Write Love on Her Arms - a nonprofit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. We're talking self-love, self-care in community and the importance of being connected. TWLOHA is preaching that we're “all part of this bigger story. And without that, we don't know where this story's going. So stay.”

As we're knit in the womb, a primal cry emerges from the very fact of our being, the very fact of our dependence, the fact of our contingency, the fact of our ultimate need: Do you love me? Jamie Tworkowski, the founder of To Write Love on Her Arms and bestselling author of If You Feel Too Much: Thoughts on Things Found and Lost and Hoped For, joins Evan Rosa for a discussion about the hope and resilience and human identity that emerges from being known and loved; what it means to live a life worth living; his own struggle with mental illness and therapy; the connection between mystery, not knowing, and the sort of surprise that makes life worth another day.In this episode, we talk in some detail about the beautiful and heartbreaking founding story that led Jamie to start To Write Love on Her Arms, which includes references to self-harm and contains an expletive, which in Jamie's words is "more about identity than profanity". And if you are or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or if you need help even right now, call or text 988. 988 is the new nationwide number for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.This episode was made possible in part by the generous support of the Tyndale House Foundation. For more information, visit tyndale.foundation.Show Notesjamietworkowski.comFollow Jamie Tworkowski on TwitterIf You Feel Too Much: Thoughts on Things Found and Lost and Hoped ForSuicide & Crisis LifelineTo Write Love on Her ArmsProduction NotesThis podcast featured author Jamie TworkowskiEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance and Episode Art by Luke StringerA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by return guest Marta Payne, the editor of the You Need a Counselor Podcast. Marta first began interacting with, and seeking out content around mental health in 2010 after being introduced to To Write Love on Her Arms by a concerned friend. From there, she sought stories and content, similar to the You Need a Counselor Podcast, that gave verbiage and understanding to the way she experienced life. This opened up a space to feel known and seen in a time where that wasn't the case with friends and family surrounding her. Now, 12 years later and two years of trauma therapy in, Marta continues to find herself in a space of seeking connection through stories. But the stories she's looking for aren't' often there, making the work of healing all the more isolating, While sharing much about her own life doesn't come naturally, as a storyteller, Marta objectively recognized the importance of her own narrative and connection, strength and hope it could provide not only others, but herself as well. Each day Marta strives to share more and more of her lived experiences with those that need to hear as she walks toward greater healing and connection. Listen to Marta's first appearance on the show at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVN97hKu3ok To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236. Connect with Marta online at: Web: www.martapayne.com Email: connect@martapayne.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mmpayne96/ Connect with Heart and Solutions online at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featured Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselor Heart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartandsolutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/ Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net

Sustaining donors are important to every nonprofit. Their recurring donations help provide financial stability and fund ongoing programs and services. For donors, monthly giving offers convenience and the satisfaction of knowing they're supporting their favorite nonprofits all year long. In today's podcast episode, we talk with the American Red Cross and To Write Love on Her Arms, organizations on both sides of the nonprofit budget spectrum, to illustrate how monthly giving can work for nonprofits of any size or budget. We recommend visiting the monthly giving pages of both nonprofits featured in this episode. They serve as great examples of how to make the case for monthly giving: Red Cross Champions https://www.redcross.org/donations/ways-to-donate/monthly-giving.html TWLOHA Blue https://give.twloha.com/campaign/twloha-blue/c128961 Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners: http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com. Additional Resources IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library: https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources Kathryn Baccash is the Director of Supporter Marketing + Development at To Write Love on Her Arms. She oversees how TWLOHA's supporters connect with their mission through their store, annual campaigns, and year-round giving. She helps tell the stories of both the organization and those who support it as they work together to create space for honest conversations about mental health. https://twloha.com/ Melissa Rutan is the Senior Associate Consumer Marketing and Fundraising at American Red Cross. She's passionate about connecting people to causes and empowering them to be agents of change. Over the last 10 years, Melissa has strived to create ways financial donors can meaningfully support nonprofits through integrated back-end processes and special events. Melissa joined the American Red Cross in 2017 and is currently focused on driving monthly donor strategy, building upon one of the most valuable donor segments. https://www.redcross.org/ Rich Frazier has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. In his role as senior consultant with IPM Advancement, Rich offers extensive understanding and knowledge in major gifts program management, fund development, strategic planning, and board of directors development. Russ Phaneuf, a co-founder of IPM Advancement, has a background in higher education development, with positions at the University of Hartford, Northern Arizona University, and Thunderbird School of Global Management. As IPM's managing director & chief strategist, Russ serves as lead fundraising strategist, award-winning content creator, and program analyst specializing in applied system dynamics. 

In today's episode, through a question and answer session, we dive into the topic of rest. Rest in the form of actual sleep, rest from our jobs, from school, from social interactions, and rest, even from the work that our healing and recovery requires of us.    In a heavily digitized world, we are often expected and asked to be engaged—or at least available—at all times. But as human beings who get tired and drained, being “always on” and “always accessible” is an expectation we can't and shouldn't meet. It's honestly something we need to protect ourselves from if we want to lead healthy, balanced lives. And because To Write Love aims to inspire and lead by example, this episode also marks a mid-season break for the podcast so that Becky, our editor and producer, can go on a month-long sabbatical.    When we say that “we need you here,” we also mean to say that we need you to take care of yourself so that you can be here. We need you to advocate for your well-being, to prioritize things like rest so that you don't get burnt out to the point that being a “story still going” feels next to impossible.    Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):   Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.   Follow TWLOHA on social media at: twitter.com/TWLOHA instagram.com/twloha/ facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/   Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.   Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.   Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.   Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast. Download TWLOHA's daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.  For self-care tips and resources, go to twloha.com/self-care/.    Follow and learn about The Nap Ministry at thenapministry.wordpress.com/.    Read about and participate in the Black and White campaign by visiting twloha.com/blog/black-and-white-5-0/.  Credits:   This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor. 

We chat with Chad Moses of To Write Love on Her Arms.To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.We discuss upcoming events to support their mission in suicide prevention and mental health; along with the history and stories of this amazing nonprofit. Doing so much good worldwide.Entry music by Sleepless and GrimExit music by AtlasHCL TV in association with Space Coast PodcastHarbor City Local is a local non-profit, dedicated to supporting our local original music vital to our art culture; and we use proceeds towards educational/community initiatives. We sell merch, support local, and put on events, like the Space Coast Music Festival, with proceeds going towards our goals.Got music, skate, or other interesting video content that you would like to see featured and shared on our YouTube network, hit us up on our socials. Or, if you are a business/community/educational entity that would like to collaborate on a project, or sponsor an upcoming event, please reach out.Instagram: @harborcitylocalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarborCityLocalWebsite: https://harborcitylocal.square.site/WE BUILD THIS TOGETHERShare! Share!! Share!!!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Podcast321)

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"Tough it out," "mind over matter," and "get over it" are common phrases most of us heard while growing up. However, what impact does that have on an individual? Join your host Katie Whipple and India Cuttino, a mental healthcare advocate and founder of the "Mind is Matter" app, as they discuss India's mental health journey and how she is changing the narrative for mental health for children in underrepresented communities. For mental health resources, please look no further than the list below: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Home NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 Crisis Text Line: text "TALK" to 741741 to text with a trained counselor for free The Trevor Project: thetrevorproject.org Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN): hotline.rainn.org via chat or 1-800-656-4673 To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA): twloha.com/find-help National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): myneda.org Inclusive Therapists: inclusivetherapists.com Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists (A page that can be used to find a therapist) If you want to learn more about the Mind is Matter app, please check out its Instagram in the following link: https://www.instagram.com/mindismatter.app --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupofcommongrounds/message

If you love a prodigal, you probably have a horror story to tell of a holiday with that loved wanderer. I certainly do, and so does Dena Yohe, co-founder of Hope for Hurting Parents, and parent of Renee, the subject of the famous To Write Love on Her Arms. We had a fun, tearful and helpful conversation for today's episode. Join us as we tell our stories and get from Dena some very practical help for surviving and even loving the   holidays this season. Resources:  Join the Prayer for Prodigals community here:  https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQ Sign up for Judy's monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYt Purchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3l1JPmy Learn more about Dena's ministry here:  https://hopeforhurtingparents.com/ and purchase her book here: https://amzn.to/3r4gc7p Write to Judy with your story, or to enter a Christmas drawing—at judy@judydouglass.com Stay connected: Website: judydouglass.com/podcast Facebook: facebook.com/JudyDouglass417 Instagram: instagram.com/judydouglass417 Twitter: twitter.com/judydouglass417 Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-douglass-815aa358/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/judyddouglass/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/3qzjAqY

Jamie Tworkowski is a New York Times bestselling author of If You Feel Too Much. He founded the non-profit organization To Write Love on Her Arms in 2006, born from an attempt to help a friend and tell a story. TWLOHA is now recognized as an award-winning leader in mental health and suicide prevention. After fifteen years with the organization, Jamie recently stepped away to begin a new chapter, focusing on writing and speaking independently. A two-time TEDx speaker, Jamie has inspired audiences at universities, concerts, and conferences across the United States and as far away as Australia and the United Kingdom. He has been interviewed by Rolling Stone, NBC Nightly News, and CBS Sunday Morning. A lifelong surfer, in 2020 Jamie founded NEEDS AN OCEAN, "a beach brand born from new appreciation." In addition to surfing, Jamie loves his family and friends, music, basketball, and a little dog named Gracie. He lives in Melbourne Beach, Florida. Jamie's latest project: https://needsanocean.com/ https://jamietworkowski.com/ If you're interested or whatever: https://www.yungflamingo.club If you wanna buy something or whatever: https://www.yungflamingo.club/shop

We've approached one of the most divisive episodes of Community and certainly of season four: "Intro to Felt Surrogacy." Jenn's not a fan of the episode but she brought back someone who is: her friend Thomas (@ThomasAHester2)!The pair discusses why this episode ranks low for so many people, the musical cameos, why using puppets was a risk, and break down the secrets that each study group member reveals. As an aside and a trigger warning,  about 50 minutes into the episode we will have a brief discussion of sexual harassment/Annie's secret.We hope you like this episode even if you don't like puppets!Our recommended media:Anything with Michael K. Williams (The Wire, Boardwalk Empire, Lovecraft Country)2 Dope Queens (the podcast | the HBO Max special)The Incredible Jessica James (Netflix)If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you can reach out via SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357). You can find resources at To Write Love on Her Arms as well.

On this episode, we talked with, Isabella Nuño, the co-president of Latinos Unidos and To Write Love on Her Arms at Lake Forest College. Listen in as we talk about goals that Isabella has for these groups, a conversation on machismo in latinx culture and it's impact, media representation surrounding machismo, as well as discussing mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

"Mental health is health" as a movement has been gaining traction over the past couple of years. However, what does that movement look like in reality in the Mexican American community? Join your host Katie Whipple and Lizbeth Rios, Miss Mexicana Universal Aurora, a counselor for survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, as they discuss mental health in the Mexican American community and Lizbeth's own journey with mental health. For mental health resources, please look no further than the list below: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Home NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 Crisis Text Line: text "TALK" to 741741 to text with a trained counselor for free The Trevor Project: thetrevorproject.org Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN): hotline.rainn.org via chat or 1-800-656-4673 To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA): twloha.com/find-help National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): myneda.org Inclusive Therapists: inclusivetherapists.com Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists (A page that can be used to find a therapist) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupofcommongrounds/message

This week one of our previous guests, Dr. Michelle Yetman, (Clinical Psychologist, Associate Professor Clinical at SAHP/CHILDREN'S CENTER) reached out to come back and talk this week about the suicide and depression rate in the pandemic as we enter Suicide Awareness Week. This episode does contain talk about suicide and self harm,  but is not graphic.    Find more resources to help you or a loved one that is experiencing depression or suicidal thoughts here:    Check out the work To Write Love on Her Arms is doing here: https://twloha.com   Find the National Suicide Awareness Hotline Here: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org   If you have feedback for the show, have a suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .   You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .

This episode features a conversation between Adrienne Lawrence, Principal Consultant at Jennifer Brown Consulting, and Chad Moses, Director of Outreach at To Write Love on Her Arms as they discuss the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on mental health, as well as guidance on how to support each other's mental well-being in professional spaces. In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10), TWLOHA is creating conversations that move people from hopelessness to help, encouraging solutions that support people through their darkest moments, and working to help fight for more time—so that healing and recovery can happen. Their campaign launches on August 9, and you can stay in the know by signing up for email updates or by texting "WSPD" to (321) 204-0578.

For today's episode, Miles is joined by New York Times best-selling author, speaker, and founder of To Write Love on Her Arms, Jamie Tworkowski. Jamie has dedicated his life's work to presenting hope and help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. In this interview, Miles and Jamie talk about their shared desire to normalize and destigmatize the conversation around mental health. Along the way, they discuss the benefit and need of doing their own individual emotional wellness work as they lead organizations and missions dedicated to doing the same. Join us for a conversation that we hope normalizes asking for help, equips you to help the people in your life who might be struggling, and invites you to pursue the wholeness you deserve. Full show notes at livingcenteredpodcast.com/episodes/026  *If you or a loved one are struggling with suicide, we encourage you to reach out for professional help. You can find support at TWLOHA.com or by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255.* 

Trigger Warning: We will be discussing suicidality in this episode. If at any point the conversation feels too heavy for you, please know that it is okay to listen to yourself and take space. Please contact a crisis or emergency line if you are feeling suicidal. Welcome back to Not Your Basic Influencers Podcast! Elyce and Leah here, two (kinda) basic women and licensed mental health professionals influencing you on the sh*t that really matters. This week, Elyce speaks with Amber Gardner, the Director of Partnerships of To Write Love on Her Arms ("TWLOHA"), about the grassroots, nonprofit that has played a huge part in the birth of the mental health movement. In this conversation, we talk about stigma and the discomfort that many individuals face when struggling with their mental health and trying to access support and resources. Amber shares her own lived experiences and how she has coped and worked through the different seasons of her life. We discuss the importance of connection and a supportive work environment, as well as the importance of self-care and leaning on other for support. Amber discovered To Write Love on Her Arms in 2008 during her first season of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. She credits TWLOHA with giving her the hope that she needed to stay, and the encouragement needed to get the mental health help she deserved. Over the years, as she continued on her own mental health journey, she became passionate about advocating for, and creating space for others to feel safe sharing their own mental health experiences. As the Director of Partnerships, Amber works with businesses, musicians, athletes, and individuals who are looking to partner together to spread a message of help and hope to their audiences. To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery. For more information about TWLOHA or to connect with Amber, we have included links and social media handles below. TWLOHA Instagram: @twloha Personal Instagram: @ambgards TWLOHA Find Help Page: https://twloha.com/find-help/ TWLOHA App: https://twloha.com/thehopeful/ This podcast is in partnership with DiveThru, a mental wellness company that helps you dive-thru what you go thru. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp, an online therapy platform. NYBI listeners can get 10% off their first month by going to betterhelp.com/basicinfluencers . Support this podcast by subscribing/following on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you liked this episode, please rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also call in and leave us a voicemail with any afterthoughts, questions or suggestions for future topics at 323.553.2093! We would LOVE to hear from you. Follow us on Instagram @notyourbasicinfluencers And your podcast hosts @yourmoderntherapist (Leah) and @thatrelatablesocialworker (Elyce) As always, we appreciate you! Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or is in immediate danger, please dial 911 or contact a local crisis line. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for professional or medical care.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion of trauma, particularly sexual assault and sexual abuse. There is a trigger warning at the beginning of the episode with a list of all of the subject matter covered. Being an adult isn't all taxes, laundry and jobs. Adulting is also figuring out how to take care of your own mental health. On today's episode, the girls sit down with Melanie Sachs, a family advocate and survivor. Mel has spoken all over the U.S. telling her story and sharing her hope with others. The three of them discuss the healing process, how to support someone dealing with trauma, and about finding the joy in life despite all of the dark that may be in it. Mel also talks about PTSD, triggers, and the magic of the ocean. Working at a child advocacy center has given her insight into the other side of trauma-the helpers. And there are lots of helpers, we promise. Resources: Al-Anon and Alateen: https://al-anon.org Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org Child and Youth Advocacy Centres (Canada): https://cac-cae.ca EMDR Therapy: https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/ National Child Advocacy Center: https://www.nationalcac.org National Children's Alliance: https://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org National Center on Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence: http://ncdsv.org/ncd_linksfamilyjustice.html PAVE: https://www.shatteringthesilence.org Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network: https://www.rainn.org To Write Love on Her Arms: https://twloha.com Follow Mel! Instagram: @xomellyb Pelvic Pain Healing Instagram: @victoryoverpelvicpain Facebook: Melanie S. WordPress: https://xomellyb.wordpress.com Follow our social media! @societyofgrownupspodcast Email us! societyofgrownupspodcast@gmail.com Starring: Cathy Capizzano and Genevieve Canavan Editor: Kevin Grou Theme Song: Night at the Dance Hall by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org) Sound effects: Wagner Bridal Chorus Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Jamie Tworkowski is the founder of To Write Love on Her Arms, a non-profit organization that brings hope and help to people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. He is the New York Times Bestselling Author of If You Feel Too Much. Jamie is also a surfer, music lover, basketball fan, proud uncle, and puppy dad. He lives in Melbourne Beach, Florida. IMPORTANT RESOURCES Here's the landing page for our World Suicide Prevention Day campaign: https://twloha.com/youmaketodaybetter/ Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org/ (24/7 resource for USA, Canada, UK) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ TWLOHA Find Help: https://twloha.com/find-help/Are you ready to start dreaming big? CLICK HERE to receive your free Dream Big Workbook. ————————— On the episode: Producer : Haley King Engineer : Jackson Carpenter Co-host : Scott Schimmel

This week, Klauss visits a strange new land, filled with characters role-playing a magical game called Blitzball! We visit the Balmung server to talk with special guests Keio and Cagi, members of the Kugane Koban Crushers team; as well as Aegir, one of the organizers of the Menphina Madness Blitzball tournament. The group helps explain how Blitzball is played within FFXIV, why the tournament was started, and how you can help support an amazing cause, To Write Love on Her Arms. We also discuss the latest news in the Final Fantasy universe, including the hype from the recent FFVII Remake trailer. Enjoy! Show Notes:Menphina Madness Blitzball Information: http://menphinamadness.org/Support Kugane: https://give.twloha.com/fundraiser/2056201or Pledge per Goal: https://forms.gle/YTjT2rHoFSvuBLS66 Letter from the Producer from Yoshihttp://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/389675 FFVII Teaser trailer dropped on PS State of Playhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOn2bWuA_0w

This week Klauss, Seyrr, and Chille talk about all things pertaining to Eureka, including the story line and the lore of the zone. We also talk about the upcoming Menphina Madness Blitzball Tournament and fundraiser for the charity To Write Love on her Arms. Links with more info are listed below. Show Notes:Menphina Madness Information: https://bardabouttown.tumblr.com/post/184250297205/its-time-for-menphina-madness-its-time-to-scoreTo Write Love on her Arms website: https://twloha.comTo pledge support to one of the teams: https://t.co/QYwbMFjzbJ FFXIV Free Login Campaign info: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/5d8832c15e6c845e8c76b590f7a8acb26d4921daFFXV Crossover event info: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/ffxv/

This is the fourth episode of our Mental Health Matters series with Sean Hagey. In this episode, Sean talks about the public perception of mental illness, within health care professions and outside of health care. If you haven't listened to the first three episodes, then check them out. In the first episode, Sean begins his story, sharing powerful experiences throughout his life. In the second episode, Sean talks about treatment, coping mechanisms, and progress despite challenging times. In the third episode, we talk about the interplay between mental health and his relationships with friends and family. Sean approached the Voice of the Patient with the idea for this series and has asked that we help to eradicate mental health stigma. We believe that the stigma cannot be erased without gaining a level of comfort with our own personal discomfort. Sean wants to tell his story, and he wants us to ask all of the necessary questions to bring understanding of patients with mental illness or symptoms of mental illness. Sean Hagey is a home health physical therapist assistant in Kansas City, MO, and is the creator of GetPT1st. He recently started a new advocacy program for mental health, Mental Health Matters, which you can follow on Twitter @HopeForMH. You can follow Sean on Twitter @SeanHagey. Sean has also written several powerful articles on The Mighty. Check out Project Semicolon and To Write Love on Her Arms.  If you have a story to tell as a patient, provider, or both, then contact Zach Stearns on Twitter @zachrstearns or Dave Reed @DReedPT. Please note that nothing in this episode or any episode of the Voice of the Patient podcast should be considered medical advice. ---------- *Find more helpful podcasts & blog posts at http://TheVoiceOfThePatient.org *Check out the other podcasts in the Senior Rehab Project at http://SeniorRehabProject.com

Not only is the emotional trauma—and sometimes even physical trauma—often overlooked in these cases, these very same parents are, unfortunately, sometimes even the target of blame. This of course adds insult to an already injurious situation. Our guests are Dena and Tom Yohe. Tom is a former pastor. Dena is the author of the book You Are Not Alone. Both Tom and Dena are Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ International in the U.S.) staff members, and now affiliates. They are also the parents of a formerly troubled daughter. Their daughter is Renee Yohe; the previously suicidal, addicted, depressed, self-harming girl whose situation led friends to start the well-known nonprofit To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA). Renee's life was also portrayed in the 2015 Sony Pictures release by the same name. Dena and Tom live in Orlando, Florida. Their full-time work is Hope for Hurting Parents, where Tom and Dena help and minister to parents who are hurting from the pain of having a troubled child. Why a Ministry to Parents of Troubled Teens Is Important Before parents can properly help their kids, they have to be in a physically, emotionally, and spiritually healthy place themselves. This is especially true when their kids are struggling. It's not unlike the oxygen mask that comes down out of the ceiling on an airliner. You're told—as parents—to put the oxygen mask on first, even before your kids. Why?  Well, obviously you can't help your kids if you're incapacitated. I think it's wise to take a closer look at what goes on in the life of the parents of a troubled teen so we can minister to them as well. It's easy to overlook the trauma and struggles of the parents of troubled teenagers. I've seen some terribly torn up and beaten down parents in my day. One of the things I hear more than anything else when they bring their kids to Shepherds Hill Academy is, “This is like a death.” To many parents, it's almost as if they're taking their kids off life-support. That's how difficult it is. But the trauma and grief leading up to a child's enrollment in a therapeutic program is off the charts. That's why it's so important to minister to the parents as well. Hopefully, that's what we'll do today as Tom and Dena Yohe and I discuss the following topics: Who are Tom and Dena Yohe? What is To Write Love on Her Arms? How can parents with struggling teens take courage in their situation? What is the wrong thing to do for a parent with a struggling teen? What is the most encouraging thing a person can do for parents with struggling teens? What is the connection to self-injurious behavior and spirituality? Signs that your child may be struggling. Picture provided by: Max Pixel

Not only is the emotional trauma—and sometimes even physical trauma—often overlooked in these cases, these very same parents are, unfortunately, sometimes even the target of blame. This of course adds insult to an already injurious situation. Our guests are Dena and Tom Yohe. Tom is a former pastor. Dena is the author of the book You Are Not Alone. Both Tom and Dena are Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ International in the U.S.) staff members, and now affiliates. They are also the parents of a formerly troubled daughter. Their daughter is Renee Yohe; the previously suicidal, addicted, depressed, self-harming girl whose situation led friends to start the well-known nonprofit To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA). Renee's life was also portrayed in the 2015 Sony Pictures release by the same name. Dena and Tom live in Orlando, Florida. Their full-time work is Hope for Hurting Parents, where Tom and Dena help and minister to parents who are hurting from the pain of having a troubled child. Why a Ministry to Parents of Troubled Teens Is Important Before parents can properly help their kids, they have to be in a physically, emotionally, and spiritually healthy place themselves. This is especially true when their kids are struggling. It's not unlike the oxygen mask that comes down out of the ceiling on an airliner. You're told—as parents—to put the oxygen mask on first, even before your kids. Why?  Well, obviously you can't help your kids if you're incapacitated. I think it's wise to take a closer look at what goes on in the life of the parents of a troubled teen so we can minister to them as well. It's easy to overlook the trauma and struggles of the parents of troubled teenagers. I've seen some terribly torn up and beaten down parents in my day. One of the things I hear more than anything else when they bring their kids to Shepherds Hill Academy is, “This is like a death.” To many parents, it's almost as if they're taking their kids off life-support. That's how difficult it is. But the trauma and grief leading up to a child's enrollment in a therapeutic program is off the charts. That's why it's so important to minister to the parents as well. Hopefully, that's what we'll do today as Tom and Dena Yohe and I discuss the following topics: Who are Tom and Dena Yohe? What is To Write Love on Her Arms? How can parents with struggling teens take courage in their situation? What is the wrong thing to do for a parent with a struggling teen? What is the most encouraging thing a person can do for parents with struggling teens? What is the connection to self-injurious behavior and spirituality? Signs that your child may be struggling. Picture provided by: Max Pixel

Our guest, Dena Yohe, is the author of the book You Are Not Alone. She has personal experience with her own troubled teen, and will give us practical advice to help parents with their struggling teens. Dena Yohe is the wife of a former pastor, and the mother of a formerly troubled daughter, Renee Yohe. Renee, was a once-suicidal, addicted, depressed, self-harming girl whose situation led friends to start the well-known nonprofit To Write Love on Her Arms. Renee's life was also portrayed in the 2015 Sony Pictures release by the same name. Dena and her husband, Tom, live in Orlando, Florida. Their full time work now is with their ministry, Hope for Hurting Parents. How to Cope if you Have a Troubled Teen Well, by the time I see parents at Shepherds Hill Academy (SHA), they're more than sideways. They're upside down and inside out. They're crushed. Today's guest will do a much better job of sharing those feelings than I could ever begin to do. In fact, I might even come across a bit callous to a lot of parents at SHA, because:  I'm not nearly as emotionally involved as the parents are.  I haven't been the recipient of their child's abuse for months and years.  I know how these things usually turn out after a year at SHA. For the parents in the middle of their journey they can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. Many feel they have nobody to lean on or to identify with. Usually parents' greatest concern is that they just want their teen to be happy; which, I think is a misguided and culturally-driven emotion. Usually, their greatest need is relief—to see light at the end of the tunnel and the hope of an emotionally, psychologically and spiritually healthy child. That's been my experience. Our guest may see it vastly different. Either way, she's here—not so much for the sake of giving advice about healing kids, but to help parents deal with the difficulties of dealing with their troubled teen. Because, not only are there a lot of hurting parents out there, but there are a lot of self-defeating thoughts that go along with that hurt. Topics Dena shares: Dena's story and how she walked through the journey of a troubled teen. Are there more families struggling with troubled teens than years past. Encouragements that will help you cope amidst the crisis of a troubled teen. How to address the spiritual component to your teen's challenges. Signs that your teen may be troubled. How to develop a relationship with your struggling teen. What role sin plays into the internal struggle with troubled teens. Picture provided by DR. DAVID POTTER.

Amy Clover has battled her own demons, and won.  Now she helps other people take back the power to fight their own demons through fitness and positive action.  Amy is the founder of StrongInsideOut.com and the driving force behind the 2014 Strong Inside Out Tour. When you talk to Amy, she seems like the epitome of strength, endurance, and physical health.  She's also funny and upbeat.  You'd never guess that just seven years ago she was ready to end her life.  She was struggling with depression and OCD, and when she was put into a psychiatric hospital against her will, she knew she had to get back in the driver's seat. But the message she got from just about everyone was that these demons were something she'd have to live with her whole life… and that maybe with medication she could at least exist. Then she stumbled into fitness-- and finally felt in control. Now, seven years later, Amy knows how to play that daily mental game and win—and she's sharing her mad demon-slaying skills with anyone who wants to listen.  Here's what we talk about on the show:   The one thing the fitness industry downplays, but shouldn't. Why we need to become “anti-fragile.” How pushing yourself to the point of struggle makes you stronger. Workout advice for women—and Amy's “happy foods.” Changing your body to change your brain. So, check out the show below.  Check out Amy's web site, or hit up the tour near you… because who doesn't have a few demons to slay?     SHOW NOTES Amy says that she dyed her hair red to look more like Jean Grey from X Men… and she certainly does have the strength and resilience of a super hero.  She keeps things light as we talk about a very heavy subject—depression, suicide, and digging your way out of it all. When Amy was in high school, she was dismissed as one of the bad kids.  Clinically depressed and diagnosed with OCD, she would hold it all inside until she'd finally let it go and lash out. Most adults in her life didn't want to dig any deeper, so they just slapped a label on her and dealt with her as a problem that couldn't be fixed. In her 20's, Amy tried to end it all by putting a knife to her wrist.  Her roommate found her like this and had her call the suicide prevention hotline.  The hotline saved her life that night, and the next morning she checked herself into the hospital. She was hospitalized against her will, which is when she realized what it felt like to have no choice.  To have no control. When she left the hospital she realized that she had to make some changes.  It was when she found fitness that she started to play the mental game every day, and win. The thing that much of the fitness industry downplays is the internal struggle.  Our understanding of physical education or physical culture is very detached.  But it's very much integrated with our minds and the rest of our wellbeing.   We can cure, treat, or prevent almost every disease out there with diet and exercise.  That includes both physical and mental illness.  Exercise is about changing the brain. What is the mental thing going on when you work out, when you push yourself?  Rigorous exercise elevates the brain derived neurotrophic factor.  There's a book called “Spark” that explains the scientific side of it really well.  But when you're pushing yourself in the gym, you're essentially training yourself for real life.  You push yourself to the edge of discomfort, and then you have that feeling of success. For so long, we've wanted to make things easy.  But we're discovering that we need challenge, we need some level of discomfort in order for our brains to grow.  When you're, say, going to do some weight lifting, you have to ask yourself, “Can I lift this, or not?”  There's that second of being unsure, maybe a bit uncomfortable.  Then you assess the risk and push yourself just a tiny bit further. You are exercising your body, and your resolve.  You're working your resilience.  We've shied away from struggle for so long, but we absolutely need to push ourselves.  You just don't want to take it too far.  You wouldn't start out your first day weightlifting by dead lifting 200 pounds. We need to become “anti-fragile.”  The strongest people… and animals… thrive during a struggle. To help you empower yourself, you need to find something you want to “get uncomfortable about.”  Maybe it's leaving your job.  That's exciting, but uncomfortable, right?  You need to think about what kind of life you want to land in after you take that leap… and get that all set up so you have solid ground to put your feet on when you walk away.  It's the same thing with fitness.  It's not about taking ridiculous risks.  It's about taking calculated risks that move you in the right direction. When do you know when you get there?  You never get there.  You are always pushing those limits, every day.  It's about the moment.   There's a shift from being the victim of circumstance to celebrating the fact that you're in control.  It's incredible when you realize that you're in the driver's seat. What changed for you?  Amy:  I joined a gym.  I was acting at the time and needed to lose a few pounds.  I hopped on an elliptical and powered through intervals.  My brain was just firing off explosions of adrenaline.  I started to feel like I could handle things in day to day life. If I could stumble upon it on accident, think about what people in the depths of darkness could do going into it with intention!  That's when I started really helping people empower themselves. How do you help someone get out of that dark place?  Just tell them to get outside and move in some way.  Take that first step.  Even if it's just walking around the block, that movement can be transformational.  Something as simple as a daily walk has been shown to be more effective long-term than prescription medication.  Why don't we just make better decisions?  It's not a one-stop shop—the effects of exercise aren't immediate, like popping a pill.  But regular aerobic exercise has been proven more effective than Zoloft for treating depression when used consistently.  If you just do one workout- no.  You have to stick with it. You must have the will, and the knowledge that you're doing it for a bigger reason.  Knowing your “why” is what drives your actions. Success stories of people using Amy's Phoenix Method are everywhere.  It's not necessary to hit rock bottom before you rise from the ashes.  You just have to realize that the life you're living is not the life you want, but not in despair—in mindfulness. How should women exercise?   First, I want to tell you that big weights won't make you big.  There is a lot of misinformation out there.   Just start by doing what makes you happy and gets you active.  Move to feel better. As far as diet goes, the wild diet helps me feel more emotionally level and feeds into better performance during workouts.  The point is that you're eating to fuel your body and for nutrition. Be careful about high-intensity workouts.  I live by the hit workouts, but if you do them multiple times a week you won't be able to deal well emotionally.  You can do some aerobic exercise in between to help keep you balanced.  You just want to get your heart going. Don't be extreme.  It doesn't help.   How should women eat? As far as nutrition, I have to tell you to be wary of a low carb diet.  Eat your healthy carbs, and it's okay to add in some brown rice and quinoa once in a while.  These are my happy foods.  Sometimes women need a few healthy gluten-free grains or carbs, especially during their period.  Just don't overdo them. The right answer is always, “It depends.”  What does low-carb mean?  Amy's a fan of the 90% rule.  Eat wild 90% of the time, and if you're working out and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, it's okay to indulge once in a while. The biggest things you should avoid are sugar and most grains.  Stick to real, whole foods, but be relaxed about it.  Don't make yourself crazy with deprivation and then binge.  Your ideal diet may vary, but it's about learning to trust the natural intention of your body, the strength of your brain, and your willpower. The cleaner you get by eating a real food diet, the more bad foods will affect your body and brain.  So much so that you may even decide that they're just not worth it. Keep treats as treats.  Food marketing has gotten so ridiculous, there's even marshmallows in cereal.  We've forgotten that sweets should be for special occasions, celebrations, and reserved for rare occasions—not eaten for breakfast. The Strong Inside Out Tour is hitting major cities throughout the U.S. and Canada.  Some cities are having entire weekends dedicated to celebrating life.  There are wellness workshops and opportunities to work with Amy, and 50% of the ticket sales go straight to the suicide prevention charity, To Write Love on Her Arms.  There's an Indiegogo campaign set up for the tour, so you can check it out there and get involved.

Amy Clover has battled her own demons, and won.  Now she helps other people take back the power to fight their own demons through fitness and positive action.  Amy is the founder of StrongInsideOut.com and the driving force behind the 2014 Strong Inside Out Tour. When you talk to Amy, she seems like the epitome of strength, endurance, and physical health.  She's also funny and upbeat.  You'd never guess that just seven years ago she was ready to end her life.  She was struggling with depression and OCD, and when she was put into a psychiatric hospital against her will, she knew she had to get back in the driver's seat. But the message she got from just about everyone was that these demons were something she'd have to live with her whole life… and that maybe with medication she could at least exist. Then she stumbled into fitness-- and finally felt in control. Now, seven years later, Amy knows how to play that daily mental game and win—and she's sharing her mad demon-slaying skills with anyone who wants to listen.  Here's what we talk about on the show:   The one thing the fitness industry downplays, but shouldn't. Why we need to become “anti-fragile.” How pushing yourself to the point of struggle makes you stronger. Workout advice for women—and Amy's “happy foods.” Changing your body to change your brain. So, check out the show below.  Check out Amy's web site, or hit up the tour near you… because who doesn't have a few demons to slay?     SHOW NOTES Amy says that she dyed her hair red to look more like Jean Grey from X Men… and she certainly does have the strength and resilience of a super hero.  She keeps things light as we talk about a very heavy subject—depression, suicide, and digging your way out of it all. When Amy was in high school, she was dismissed as one of the bad kids.  Clinically depressed and diagnosed with OCD, she would hold it all inside until she'd finally let it go and lash out. Most adults in her life didn't want to dig any deeper, so they just slapped a label on her and dealt with her as a problem that couldn't be fixed. In her 20's, Amy tried to end it all by putting a knife to her wrist.  Her roommate found her like this and had her call the suicide prevention hotline.  The hotline saved her life that night, and the next morning she checked herself into the hospital. She was hospitalized against her will, which is when she realized what it felt like to have no choice.  To have no control. When she left the hospital she realized that she had to make some changes.  It was when she found fitness that she started to play the mental game every day, and win. The thing that much of the fitness industry downplays is the internal struggle.  Our understanding of physical education or physical culture is very detached.  But it's very much integrated with our minds and the rest of our wellbeing.   We can cure, treat, or prevent almost every disease out there with diet and exercise.  That includes both physical and mental illness.  Exercise is about changing the brain. What is the mental thing going on when you work out, when you push yourself?  Rigorous exercise elevates the brain derived neurotrophic factor.  There's a book called “Spark” that explains the scientific side of it really well.  But when you're pushing yourself in the gym, you're essentially training yourself for real life.  You push yourself to the edge of discomfort, and then you have that feeling of success. For so long, we've wanted to make things easy.  But we're discovering that we need challenge, we need some level of discomfort in order for our brains to grow.  When you're, say, going to do some weight lifting, you have to ask yourself, “Can I lift this, or not?”  There's that second of being unsure, maybe a bit uncomfortable.  Then you assess the risk and push yourself just a tiny bit further. You are exercising your body, and your resolve.  You're working your resilience.  We've shied away from struggle for so long, but we absolutely need to push ourselves.  You just don't want to take it too far.  You wouldn't start out your first day weightlifting by dead lifting 200 pounds. We need to become “anti-fragile.”  The strongest people… and animals… thrive during a struggle. To help you empower yourself, you need to find something you want to “get uncomfortable about.”  Maybe it's leaving your job.  That's exciting, but uncomfortable, right?  You need to think about what kind of life you want to land in after you take that leap… and get that all set up so you have solid ground to put your feet on when you walk away.  It's the same thing with fitness.  It's not about taking ridiculous risks.  It's about taking calculated risks that move you in the right direction. When do you know when you get there?  You never get there.  You are always pushing those limits, every day.  It's about the moment.   There's a shift from being the victim of circumstance to celebrating the fact that you're in control.  It's incredible when you realize that you're in the driver's seat. What changed for you?  Amy:  I joined a gym.  I was acting at the time and needed to lose a few pounds.  I hopped on an elliptical and powered through intervals.  My brain was just firing off explosions of adrenaline.  I started to feel like I could handle things in day to day life. If I could stumble upon it on accident, think about what people in the depths of darkness could do going into it with intention!  That's when I started really helping people empower themselves. How do you help someone get out of that dark place?  Just tell them to get outside and move in some way.  Take that first step.  Even if it's just walking around the block, that movement can be transformational.  Something as simple as a daily walk has been shown to be more effective long-term than prescription medication.  Why don't we just make better decisions?  It's not a one-stop shop—the effects of exercise aren't immediate, like popping a pill.  But regular aerobic exercise has been proven more effective than Zoloft for treating depression when used consistently.  If you just do one workout- no.  You have to stick with it. You must have the will, and the knowledge that you're doing it for a bigger reason.  Knowing your “why” is what drives your actions. Success stories of people using Amy's Phoenix Method are everywhere.  It's not necessary to hit rock bottom before you rise from the ashes.  You just have to realize that the life you're living is not the life you want, but not in despair—in mindfulness. How should women exercise?   First, I want to tell you that big weights won't make you big.  There is a lot of misinformation out there.   Just start by doing what makes you happy and gets you active.  Move to feel better. As far as diet goes, the wild diet helps me feel more emotionally level and feeds into better performance during workouts.  The point is that you're eating to fuel your body and for nutrition. Be careful about high-intensity workouts.  I live by the hit workouts, but if you do them multiple times a week you won't be able to deal well emotionally.  You can do some aerobic exercise in between to help keep you balanced.  You just want to get your heart going. Don't be extreme.  It doesn't help.   How should women eat? As far as nutrition, I have to tell you to be wary of a low carb diet.  Eat your healthy carbs, and it's okay to add in some brown rice and quinoa once in a while.  These are my happy foods.  Sometimes women need a few healthy gluten-free grains or carbs, especially during their period.  Just don't overdo them. The right answer is always, “It depends.”  What does low-carb mean?  Amy's a fan of the 90% rule.  Eat wild 90% of the time, and if you're working out and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, it's okay to indulge once in a while. The biggest things you should avoid are sugar and most grains.  Stick to real, whole foods, but be relaxed about it.  Don't make yourself crazy with deprivation and then binge.  Your ideal diet may vary, but it's about learning to trust the natural intention of your body, the strength of your brain, and your willpower. The cleaner you get by eating a real food diet, the more bad foods will affect your body and brain.  So much so that you may even decide that they're just not worth it. Keep treats as treats.  Food marketing has gotten so ridiculous, there's even marshmallows in cereal.  We've forgotten that sweets should be for special occasions, celebrations, and reserved for rare occasions—not eaten for breakfast. The Strong Inside Out Tour is hitting major cities throughout the U.S. and Canada.  Some cities are having entire weekends dedicated to celebrating life.  There are wellness workshops and opportunities to work with Amy, and 50% of the ticket sales go straight to the suicide prevention charity, To Write Love on Her Arms.  There's an Indiegogo campaign set up for the tour, so you can check it out there and get involved.

We sit down with Scott Harrison, founder of charity: water, and Jamie Tworkowski, founder of To Write Love on Her Arms, to talk leadership, vision, and the latest with their respective organizations. We also catch up with Danny Wuerffel, Heisman Trophy winner and current president of Desire Street Ministries.