Welcome back to another episode of A Little Crazy, with me, David Magee! Today Phoebe and I are diving into the ever so relevant topic of holiday depression and substance misuse, particularly in students and young adults. This can be a challenging time of year for many people, and we’re going to dive into why that may be, and cover some practical tips that you, as a parent or loved one, can implement to help combat those feelings! You don’t want to miss this one!

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Today we’re joined by Kristy Bridgers as she shares her inspirational story of sobriety and overcoming trauma from college. Kristy felt shame which she self-medicated for years. Now, sober, dealing with her trauma, she's helping herself, and others.

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We're talking with artist Debra Hewitt about the importance of pursuing your dreams at any phase in life, overcoming feelings of inadequacy, and vulnerability. Debra and David also talk about their nearly 50 years of friendship.

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Today we are sitting down with Phoebe’s father, Tom Goodwin, as he shares how he and his company, Mountain Laurel Chalets, handled and overcame the devastation of the 2016 Gatlinburg fires. He talks about all the steps they took before, during and after the fires, and how they helped their community during those tough times. The way he led faithfully despite the future being unsure is a story you don’t want to miss!

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She's known as Coach Yo, a rising star among college women's basketball elite coaches. Our guest, Ole Miss Women's Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin talks about resilience during an 0-16 record her second season that helped develop her program as one of the most feared nationally, and how she's making mental health a priority for herself, her players and staff in this season of joy,

Coach Yo talks about coaching, leadership, navigating adversity to win, and how she fosters her trademark No Ceilings culture.

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Students today face substance misuse and mental health challenges unlike what we faced before, but the good news is we know how to help. We're joined on this episode by Dr. Nick McAfee, the director of William Magee Center for AOD and Wellness Education at Ole Miss, named after David's late son William who died of an accidental overdose not long after graduating from college.

We discuss the drinking culture among college students, practical advice for those who binge drink, and the importance of clear-headed relationships. Parents will find tips on supporting their middle, high school and college students, while students can learn how to seek help.

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Students and our children need mentors today like never before, and Patrick Mulloy, head of the Upper School at St. Paul's School for Boys in the greater Baltimore area shares what he's learning works with students and his sons, and how they grow together. We discuss the importance of prioritizing the mental health of young people, utilizing time outside of the classroom for mentoring, and helping people develop life skills.

This episode delivers crucial information for everyone, everywhere interested in how we help today's students.

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- What life is like being the head of the upper school at St. Paul’s School for Boys

- The Importance of self-advocacy in young men

- social skills in young men today and how to improve them

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- The importance of extra curricular activities

- You never stop growing up; we can always learn.

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Artist Blair Hobbs loves to find weird surprises in the mundane world with her works. She discusses that creativity, and how she's making a mid-life change to fully explore her artistic passion and what led her to pursue that mission. The Oxford, Mississippi-based creator who grew up in another small college town discusses her inspirations, managing life, and sharing about her health journey.

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Think your life is hard? We all experience hard in our own ways. But you will be inspired by the incredible life and Faith of Amy Hailey, and better equipped to manage your hard, as she shares her extreme story of addiction, surviving kidnapping, rape, and finding lasting recovery. Amy now uses her experience to help other women who have gone through traumatic experiences and struggle with addiction.

You must not miss this episode, where Amy shares her unbelievable stories of surviving the hardest life and finding joy helping others.

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David's new-found sister, Ruthie Lindsey, joins to discuss her journey with battles, including perfectionism and control issues that ultimately led to an eating disorder, nearly dying, and being prescribed high doses of paralyzing opioids, to unlearning the negative thoughts and expectations she has put upon herself. This episode concerns growth, finding family (including how she and David found one another), finding oneself, and learning what truly matters.

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