Doc Talks With Dr. Brian Sheppard

On this week's episode of Doc Talks, we sit down with David & Stacey Howell. 

David, being adopted, had a desire to adopt. When he and Stacy decided to adopt, they set out to adopt a baby boy. However, as chance would have it, they ended up adopting twin girls, then later their baby sister! 

Their biological children were happy with the adoption, but their son wanted a boy. However, when he saw the twins, he fell in love. 

Not to spoil the episode, but the Howells allow their adopted children’s biological mom to be a part of their lives! 

Don’t miss this story of grace and mercy. 

You can find the Howells at 

Website: https://www.davidjhowell.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stacy.m.howell.1

You can find Doc Brian at:

Twitter: talksdoc

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On this episode of Doc Talks, Doc Brian sits down with MaKayla McAllister. MaKayla has been in and out of foster care since she was 15. She tells her horrific story of having two drug addicted parents, their divorce and then living with a narcissistic mother. She was adopted the day before her High School graduation and went on to finish her bachelors degree. She is now an 8th grade teacher for E-Stem school. We talk about the broken foster care system and things we could do to improve it. You can find Doc Brian at: Twitter: talksdoc https://www.facebook.com/doctalkswithdocb https://www.instagram.com/doctalkswithdocb/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doc-talks-with-dr-brian-sheppard/id1536345675 https://open.spotify.com/show/1qSaIZ2lsOKDtL4ueox7FY https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6prIruH_Izrrx-0MWqJm9w/ https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=586625&refid=stpr https://www.deezer.com/show/1941482

Kordsmeier and three others were killed in an 80mm rocket strike against the 39th at Camp Cook north of Baghdad. Another soldier was killed the same weekend when a roadside bomb exploded.

Jennifer tells of growing up with her dad, how she felt when he was deployed, and the circumstances surrounding his death. 

A heart-wrenching story from a daughter who lost her dad for the freedom that we enjoy. 

Let us not forget the sacrifice that was made so that we can live in the Land of the free and the home of the Brave! 

For more information on Gold Star Family go to 

https://militarybenefits.info/gold-star-family/

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In this week's episode, our guest is Chris Cheney. 

Chris is a Graphic, Fashion, and Industrial Designer. Originally from Boston, MA, now living in New York, he lives a pretty average life. 

Now working his dream job as a designer in New York and doing comedy on the side, he is living the dream. 

He says, “things are great!” But as the conversation rolls on, Doc Brian picks up on a few things that Chris is doing that he’s not even aware of. 

In the end, they discuss how to help and cope with the underlying issue that Chris was not even aware that he had. 

You can find Chris at: 

IG: notthatcheney 

Twitter: notthatcheney

Website: https://notthatcheney.myportfolio.com/

Email: [email protected]

You can find Doc Brian at:

Twitter: talksdoc

https://www.facebook.com/doctalkswithdocb

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6prIruH_Izrrx-0MWqJm9w/

https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=586625&refid=stpr

https://www.deezer.com/show/1941482

On this week's episode of Doc Talks, Doc Brian sits down with Les Lamey. You may remember a few weeks ago; we had his wife, Lexi Lamey. 

Les grew up in the Conway, Arkansas, area in a somewhat privileged home. He referred to us as being the country club kid. 

Les tells of getting kicked out of the university he attended to go to a private school and eventually getting his Juris doctorate. Now an attorney, he starts many business ventures and finds himself addicted to drugs. 

Losing it all and being found in contempt of court for all to see, he found hope in his mother telling her she still believed in him while taking him to rehab. 

Listen to his miraculous journey of sobriety and where he is at today! 

You can find Less at

IG: leslamey

FB: leslamey

You can find Doc Brian at:

Twitter: talksdoc

https://www.facebook.com/doctalkswithdocb

https://www.instagram.com/doctalkswithdocb/

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6prIruH_Izrrx-0MWqJm9w/

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https://www.deezer.com/show/1941482

On this weeks episode Doc Brian sits down with Bryant Bell. 

Bryant identifies as being pansexual. He describes what that means to him. When circumstances forced him to come out to his parents they kicked him out of the house with nowhere to go! Unable to go back to college because his parents refused to pay for it, he struggles to make ends meet. 

Being Pride month his story is timely and a reminder everyone deserves to be loved. In the end, love wins. 

You can connect with Bryant on Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram @therealbell 

You can find Doc Brian at:

Twitter: talksdoc

https://www.facebook.com/doctalkswithdocb

https://www.instagram.com/doctalkswithdocb/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doc-talks-with-dr-brian-sheppard/id1536345675

https://open.spotify.com/show/1qSaIZ2lsOKDtL4ueox7FY

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6prIruH_Izrrx-0MWqJm9w/

https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=586625&refid=stpr

https://www.deezer.com/show/1941482

Lexi, originally from Northeast Arkansas, lived a seeming normal life with a mom who had an undiagnosed mental health condition which led to a lot of anxiety. Once in college she began to use Xanax and Adderall. She was arrested and kicked out of school after a suicide attempt. She now works as a phase 2 director in a woman’s addition support home. 

We talk with Lexi again about the struggles of sobriety, rebuilding trust with his family, and how to recognize warning signs that someone you know may be addicted.

You can find Lexi at: 

FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100016532790835

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClOwOTfQLLdbR_t6cVJ3Oow

Resources: 

The Harbor Home -  www.theharborhome.com

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255

SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

You can find Doc Brian at:

Twitter: talksdoc

TikTok: doctalkswithdocb

https://www.facebook.com/doctalkswithdocb

https://www.instagram.com/doctalkswithdocb/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doc-talks-with-dr-brian-sheppard/id1536345675

https://open.spotify.com/show/1qSaIZ2lsOKDtL4ueox7FY

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6prIruH_Izrrx-0MWqJm9w/

https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=586625&refid=stpr

https://www.deezer.com/show/1941482

Lexi, originally from Northeast Arkansas, lived a seeming normal life with a mom who had an undiagnosed mental health condition which led to a lot of anxiety. Once in college she began to use Xanax and Adderall. She was arrested and kicked out of school after a suicide attempt. She now works as a phase 2 director in a woman’s addition support home. 

Don’t miss this story of grace and compassion that carried her to where she is today! 

You can find Lexi at: 

FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100016532790835

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClOwOTfQLLdbR_t6cVJ3Oow

Resources: 

Harbor Home: www.theharborhome.com

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255

SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

You can find Doc Brian at:

Twitter: talksdoc

TikTok: doctalkswithdocb

https://www.facebook.com/doctalkswithdocb

https://www.instagram.com/doctalkswithdocb/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doc-talks-with-dr-brian-sheppard/id1536345675

https://open.spotify.com/show/1qSaIZ2lsOKDtL4ueox7FY

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6prIruH_Izrrx-0MWqJm9w/

https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=586625&refid=stpr

https://www.deezer.com/show/1941482

On this special Memorial Day release of Doc Talks, Doc Brian sits down with Micah Briley, Gold Star brother of CWO Donovan Briley. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Donovan Briley’s nickname was “Bull.” On October 3, 1993, Bull was the co-pilot of the lead Black Hawk in the United States’ mission to Mogadishu to snatch two Somali military leaders. Mr. Briley and his pilot, Cliff “Elvis” Wolcott, had safely flown Super-Six-One into the city. But they never left. Somali fighters knocked them out of the sky with a rocket-propelled grenade. Mr. Briley and Mr. Wolcott died instantly in the crash. When Donovan drew the assignment for Somalia, he and his family were living at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, where he was a Black Hawk pilot with the U.S. Army 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), better known as Night Stalkers. Micah tells of growing up with his brother in a military family and how all four boys were third-generation military members. Let us not forget the sacrifice that was made so that we can live in the Land of the free and the home of the Brave! For more information on Gold Star Family go to https://militarybenefits.info/gold-star-family/ You can find Doc Brian at: Twitter: talksdoc IG: doctalkswithdocb FB: doctalkswithdocb https://www.facebook.com/doctalkswithdocb https://www.instagram.com/doctalkswithdocb/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doc-talks-with-dr-brian-sheppard/id1536345675 https://open.spotify.com/show/1qSaIZ2lsOKDtL4ueox7FY https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6prIruH_Izrrx-0MWqJm9w/ https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=586625&refid=stpr https://www.deezer.com/show/1941482

Neil, an Arkansas native and Associate Minister shares his story about his road to recovery. His account of addiction is familiar. A sports injury leading to two surgeries left him addicted to pain medication. Graduating to methamphetamine, stealing, and two suicide attempts, Neil’s eyes were open when he was arrested. A story with a lot of hope and a great ending. 

Be sure to follow us on Patreon on Doc Talks Dx, where we talk with Neil again about the struggles of sobriety, rebuilding trust with his family, and how to recognize warning signs that someone you know may be addicted.

You can find Neil at: 

FB: neil.gray.921

Resources: 

Renewal Ranch: https://www.therenewalranch.org/

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255

SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

You can find Doc Brian at:

Twitter: talksdoc

TikTok: doctalkswithdocb

https://www.facebook.com/doctalkswithdocb

https://www.instagram.com/doctalkswithdocb/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doc-talks-with-dr-brian-sheppard/id1536345675

https://open.spotify.com/show/1qSaIZ2lsOKDtL4ueox7FY

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6prIruH_Izrrx-0MWqJm9w/

https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=586625&refid=stpr

https://www.deezer.com/show/1941482