Teresa Taylor's younger brother Doug was "her person." When he died by suicide, she was left struggling to find her footing in a life that threatened to send her tumbling downhill.

Teresa reflects on her journey in this Hear me. See me. podcast. As an ER nurse and trauma prevention specialist, she's using her caregiving tendencies in a new way.

How do you mentally prepare yourself to travel to space? We find out in this episode of the Hear me. See me. podcast.

Retired astronaut Steve Hawley flew on five space shuttle missions. The Salina native shares how the experience changed him, and the focus it takes to meet any goal.

What is it like to grow up with a famous mother who's also publicly and privately battling mental illness?

Actor Sean Astin opens up about his life in the latest Hear me. See me. podcast.

The 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Stranger Things' star shares how he reconciled experiencing physical and emotional abuse from his mother, actress Patty Duke, with the love and support he also felt from her.

He also reflects on the understanding of her diagnosis with bipolar disorder that makes him passionate about continuing his mother's advocacy, and appreciate the gifts he says she gave him.

Taking care of an aging parent or loved one can be rewarding, but also can take its toll.

Michele Dillon and Rebecca Holmes from Topeka's Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging look at some of the struggles caregivers might fee, .and also why you shouldn't feel you have to go it alone.

How do you react when you're faced with life-altering news?

Matt Hay was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis (NF) when he was in college. NF is a genetic condition causing tumors to grow on your nerves. In Matt's case, he was told a tumor on his auditory nerve would take away his hearing.

He shares the journey that followed in his book "Soundtrack of Silence,"using music to guide lessons learned. What songs would you want to keep in your head if your world would soon go silent?

The school year is winding down. But parents, take note: stress doesn’t end for kids once summer vacation arrives.

We’re giving you tools for both experiences in the latest Hear me. See me. podcast.
School counselors Mallory Jacobs with Topeka Public Schools and Nick Brummet with Clay Center Community Schools offer insights into what’s taking a toll on mental health of young people, and why summer brings its own set of concerns.

They offer signs to watch for that could indicate your child is struggling, and practical advice to connect, communicate and support.

We've seen athletes at the highest levels struggle under pressure.

It's something Dr. Anne Weese works with at the college level as director of mental wellness and sports psychology for Kansas State University Athletics.

In this Hear me. See me. podcast, she explains how stress and pressure impact us mentally and physically, and why it's an extra challenge for young people.

She also shares strategies for the playing field that we all can use in the workplace, too.

Rachelle Coe launched “Wild Haven” specifically to reach women in rural areas. She says the farm and ranch life can be uniquely demanding for women, and she wants to help them foster connections, rather than feel isolated.

Rachelle shares what led her to this mission on the Hear me. See me. podcast.

Words have power to make you think and help you heal.

Poet and spoken word artist Matt Spezia shares how he uses words to help himself and others in this Hear me. See me. episode.

Matt is a multi-national award winning artist, who often visits mental health-related themes in his work. In March, he'll present for a second time at Mental Health Advocacy Day at the Kansas Statehouse.

In this conversation, Matt reveals what first motivated him to advocate for mental health awareness, and what he hopes people take away from his poems.

Many factors can make someone vulnerable to human trafficking.

Mental health and well-being are a big part of it. Patti Mellard, who started the Rotary Club of Community Action against Human Trafficking, and Jennifer Montgomery, who received a Rotary Fellowship to address the issue globally, dive into the connections in the latest Hear me. See me. podcast.

Hear how past trauma and other factors put people at risk, and the signs we all can watch for.