Being a parent is likely the most difficult job on the planet. It can also be one of the most rewarding. Families not only impact us in our day to day life, but across generations. Join us today as we talk with Shawn about his upbringing, his hopes and expectations for fatherhood, and the difficult challenges along the way. 

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Often, medication is a positive part of the mental health process. However, sometimes it can be a negative experience before the right balance is made. The original Sad Times Guest returns! Join us today as we talk to the great Chris Marcum once again where he came from, his journey of stops and starts, and struggles as he worked to find the best medication for him. 

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One of the great elixirs for sadness, anxiety, and depression is creation. More often than is likely discussed, the creation of something large or small also acts as a sort of therapy. Join us today as we talk with Libby about her creative dreams, the struggles that she has faced, what it’s like to create as therapy, and the solace she finds in nature. 

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When people struggle with addiction, they often will hit a rock bottom and begin to recover. While the struggle to remain sober is very real in the beginning, it does not get much easier as the days move along. Returning from his first appearance in the 7th episode of Sad Times, join us as we talk with John about his recovery journey and celebrate a very special anniversary!

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Parenting is likely the most challenging job there is in the world. Add to the top of that grief, work stress, and continued struggles with addiction, and it becomes almost impossible. Join us as the guest on the 4th Sad Times episode returns to continue telling his amazing story. 

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Due to a host of autoimmune disorders, Millions of Americans live with constant pain and discomfort. Join us as we talk with Aaron about his daily health struggles and how it has effected both his personal and professional life. We will also talk about the dispiriting challenge of watching a loved one suffer from dementia, some of Aaron’s past brushes with love and loss, and his time on the road as a non union theater actor. 

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When the pandemic hit, perhaps the industry most affected was the entertainment industry. Join us today as we talk with Joe and his struggles through losing his livelihood and meaning the last few years. Also, Joe will share his story about his father’s courageous battle with cancer and his youthful battles with mental health challenges and the various ways he has worked to address those challenges throughout his life. 

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Join us today as we speak with Jeremy about his life long struggles with mental health and the horrible tragedy he and his family endured this past year. 

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As a society, we lean on our first responders every single day. However, often we don’t hear their side of the story — how difficult and taxing their job can be; the trauma that they take home with them every single day. Join us as we talk with Jay, a 28 year Firefighting veteran, and his mental health journey. Jay shares his story of realizing he needed help and how he was able to address the stress and trauma that had built up over his years of service. 

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The loss of someone close to us is something we all fear or dread to some degree or another, but are we ever truly ready? Also, what about traumatic events that spring upon us in life that we in no way expect? How do we process that? Join us today as our guest Chelsie tells about her grief in losing someone very close to her, her lifelong struggles with mental health, and how an unexpected traumatic event effected her day to day life. 

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