generation sos: ON RECORD

How almost dying killed the person Philippe used to be. Philippe reflects on his life-threatening overdose on fentanyl and how his lowest moments paved his path to sobriety. With a new sense of purpose dedicated to impacting his community, Philippe is now a speaker for Generation S.O.S. and helped establish the Inservice Foundation, which strives to provide proper and accessible treatment for those facing addiction. What lessons have you learned from a major setback?

Ryan Yadav shares his experience of going through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and how he continues to use DBT skills in everyday life. DBT inspired Ryan to create an online resource, MindfulTeen, for teens to better understand what they’re feeling, the types of treatment options that exist, and exercises that help users to identify and regulate their emotions. 

John S. Tamerin, M.D., practices clinical psychiatry and serves as psychiatric consultant for Generation S.O.S.. He combines his expertise with personal anecdotes on topics such as mental health, substance abuse, emotions, the identity and all it encompasses, and the importance of self-compassion and supportive relationships. Dr. Tamerin highlights the life-saving work that S.O.S. does, while emphasizing the power of prevention, education, and peer - to - peer support that our organization provides.

Laisha is honest about her trauma, shame, addiction and recovery. She reflects on her experiences facing stigma, inspiring others to believe that there is no shame in sharing your story. #f*ck the stigma.

Melissa Butterworth (aka BOSSBABE) shares how she became the CEO of her own life. Melissa, author of CLUES, attributes her success to her mentors, positive thinking, gratitude, and her adversities. 

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Nadine gets real with us about the low moments she faced before she got sober. Now, this sober butterfly has tons of wisdom to impart on us about alcohol use disorder and substance misuse.

Savanna lost her brother in 2020 to an overdose. She talks about the balance between grief and her own challenges with mental health, and shares nuggets of wisdom about dealing with both.

Luke dives into the progression of his addiction through high school, pledging a fraternity in college, and creating the illusion of sobriety to those who tried to stop him. Then, what changed? He talks about internal self-awareness, and through this, leaves us with a reminder to think twice before we judge others.

Jason discusses his 4 year battle with an opioid addiction, and losing friends along the way to the same disease. Today, he lives with a sober mindset: sobriety is not a chore, but a fact of life to be grateful for.

Lindsey Metselaar: host of We Met At Acme, millennial dating expert, and social media badass. Today she gives us the scoop on the intersection between dating and mental health, toxic relationships, and how to support without co-dependance. Plus, the age old question, when is it time to breakup?