More often than not, we take our family for granted. Growing up in the same house, we form a lasting bond like no other. However, it does not always mean that these bonds cannot be damaged or broken. Join us today as we talk with Jill about her upbringing, her relationship with her brother growing …
Please join us for Jon’s triumphant return! Jon was recently featured in episode 58 of Sad Times (link can be found below) discussing his history as a distance runner and its impact on his mental health. On today’s episode, Jon and Kevin discuss running the Chicago Marathon, aging, and what keeps p…
Even as we move toward the middle of the 2020s, the stigma around mental health still persists. There are people all over this world working to not only combat that stigma, but also to help those in need. Join us today as we speak with one of these heroes. Tony is the Executive Director of a commun…
Many people have been raised in a family that has had to split up. Often, the children affected by these changes are left alone with their feelings and wonder what outlet there might be. Join us today as we talk with Adam about his childhood, his time as a heavy metal drummer, and how he was able t…
When we are young, we look to our parents as arbiters of our daily conflicts as well as the ones who point the direction our lives are headed. When a parent is unexpectedly lost, lives are changed forever. Join us today as we speak with Kevin’s Uncle Jon about the loss of his father, the resilience…
Please join us today as we wrap up Katie’s powerful story. If you have not listened to the first or second part, please see the links to each episode below. In this final of three episodes, we conclude Katie’s remarkable story. Katie talks about her continuing struggle with alcoholism and the effec…
Please join us today as we present part II our three-part series with Katie! If you have not listened to the first part, please see the link to the first episode below. In this episode we pick up with Katie as she is dealing with the troubles in her marriage and follow her as she discovers secrets …
Please join us today in the first part of a three part series with Katie. Katie is a strong and kind woman who has been through an immense amount of trauma throughout her life. On Part I, we will discuss the horrific trauma she experienced as a child, how she did her best to deal with the abuse, an…
Every year around the world, millions of people make the decision to train for and complete a marathon. Not only is it a test of human endurance, it also acts as a mental health release. Join us as Jon returns to talk about his amazing record of running and why he loves marathons so much. Also, Jon…
Growing up in a small midwestern town can feel isolating and filled with boredom. Often, the attention can stray. However, a creative and curious mind can help develop varying interests. Join us today as we talk with Nathan about his extensive interests, his journey through different awareness and …
The journey of pregnancy and childbirth is often a challenging and transcendent experience. However, when a child is born with medical complexities, the challenges become more ever present — for the child, of course, and also...
Empaths are defined as “An individual who feels more empathy than the average human.” This often leads empaths to work in fields which benefits others. Join us today as we talk with Teale about her upbringing, her career in the mental health field, the challenges of taking meaningful work home with…
Even as artists continue to produce meaningful work, it does not always satisfy the ambitions of said artists. Join us today as we talk with Joel about all of the fantastic animation work he has produced, his long struggle with hypochondria, and how he continues to create even as he deals with doub…
One of the more common known phrases in the Western World is “In sickness and in health”. While many of us vow to honor these words, it is not often something that is encountered early in life. Please join us today as Elliot tells the brave story of his wife’s Stage 4 Cancer diagnosis, their strugg…
We often forget the power of words. In day to day life as well as the relationships that we build, words do matter. Join us this week as we talk with Andy about his upbringing in the Midwest, his lessons learned during his ti...
While the idea of introvert and extrovert has become a part of our understanding of personality, it does not alleviate the challenges presented by either. Join us today as we speak with Laurel about her experience as a lifelong introvert, her realization that she needed her own space and pace of li…
For many generations, discussing internal family strife was akin to “airing dirty laundry” — it was something that was simply not done. So it was with Whitney and her family. However, in the ensuing years, Whitney has gained amazing perspective and wisdom through day to day life. Join us today as w…
Addiction and a racing mind tend to go hand in hand. As addiction strengthens, it is often far more pernicious than once believed. Join us as we talk with film actor Scott Schiaffo (Clerks, Vulgar) about his harrowing tales of substance abuse, his continued film career, and the health travails he h…
We all experience trauma as children. Whether we know it or not, we also bring that trauma into our adult relationships and interactions. Join us today as we speak with renowned mental health professional Nicole about her career in mental health, her experiences in various relationships in her life…
For most of us, responding to an inquiry of where we are from is an easy answer. Even if we have to move around within that country, we always are able to point to where our roots are laid down. This has not always been the case for Bonnie, this week’s guest. Please join us as we learn about her ch…
Art is legitimate work. That being said, the conversations we often have around art and careers seek to exclude the artist from the society that they help enrich. Join us today as we speak with Melissa about her theatrical career, her times spent in the depth of “Head Trash” (More in the episode on…
Postpartum depression and anxiety is something that afflicts millions of women each year, yet it still seems to be too often experienced alone. Please join us as we speak with Marina about her own struggles with Postpartum depression and anxiety, her decision, along with her husband, to only have o…
No matter where we find ourselves in life, it is a good bet we have at least a handful of artists to which we turn for support, comfort, and guidance. Join us today as we speak with Bill about his experiencing coming out as a gay man to family and friends, his discovery and lifelong love of the imp…
Growing up in the 1960s and 1970s, people were encouraged to keep their familial trauma within the walls of their homes. Even with severe trauma, people far too often felt alone in their suffering. Please join us today as Bobette tells her extremely powerful and resilient story of childhood trauma,…