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Mental Perk welcomes Lisa Beaty. Lisa tells her incredible and heartfelt story of her son's journey through addiction. She describes the challenges as a mother to support her child but also the toll addiction takes on individuals, families, and communities. Lisa talked about her lowest times and shared a message of love and hope and how support, education, and the right resources can find a pathway to change. Lisa is truly inspiring and a role model for parents balancing life and an addicted child.

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Mental Perk welcomes Brianne Kelly to talk about her mission and passion, locating missing persons and supporting their families. Brianne's story started with the tragic loss on her unborn daughter and turned her pain into a remarkable cause. She turned to her faith, listened to her heart, and received "The Call" to help God's Children. Brianne along with her team sought out resources to help locate missing and trafficked persons while offering support to their families, giving them new starts and helping them heal as they find their way back from the dark. Brianne is full of life and love and  her passion to make a difference is changing lives. This episode demonstrated the power of humanity and compassion as we hope to draw support to her amazing organization "The Call".

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If you or anyone you know are struggling with a mental health issue, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm behaviors, please reach out for help, talk to someone you trust and connect with a mental health professional. If you are in immediate danger of hurting yourself or hurting someone else, please call 911, go to your local ER or contact the national suicide hotline at 988. Mental Perk wants you to know "You're Worthy...We're in this together"

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Mental Perk hosts Larry Armsteed as he discussed his own journey with mental health, how he copes, as well as his developed interest in Human Design. He discusses how human design impacts his life and business and helps him better understand people and relationships both personally and professionally. To demonstrate the value and concepts of Human Design, Larry provides details about cohosts Karla and Brandi which are shocking and entertaining. Tune in to learn the nitty gritty details behind the scenes at Mental Perk!

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If you or anyone you know are struggling with a mental health issue, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm behaviors, please reach out for help, talk to someone you trust and connect with a mental health professional. If you are in immediate danger of hurting yourself or hurting someone else, please call 911, go to your local ER or contact the national suicide hotline at 988. Mental Perk wants you to know "You're Worthy...We're in this together"

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Mental Perk welcomes Jeanna DiVietro of TicsTripsTruths to talk about her journey with Tourettes Syndrome. Jeanna approaches life with humor, perspective and inspiration as she raises awareness for Tourettes in a very unconventional way. This episode will have you belly laughing as Jeanna provides insight into her life and as an Uber drive and how her customers experience her tics as well as the powerful way she takes a challenge and turns it into an adventure. Mental Perk invites you to enjoy the ride!
DISCLAIMER: This episode contains language as part of the story and is not displayed in a derogatory manner. 

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If you or anyone you know are struggling with a mental health issue, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm behaviors, please reach out for help, talk to someone you trust and connect with a mental health professional. If you are in immediate danger of hurting yourself or hurting someone else, please call 911, go to your local ER or contact the national suicide hotline at 988. Mental Perk wants you to know "You're Worthy...We're in this together"

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Patti Foster shares her phenomenal story of faith and hope after a near death experience and recovery from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Following her accident, Patti is an advocate and a blessing to others who suffer with TBI. She shines her light on the challenges that accompany the long journey and encourages others to stay the course and not give up. Patti is a true inspiration to the cause. For more information following this podcast, you can find Patti at www.pattifoster.com and www.hopeafterbraininjury.org

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If you or anyone you know are struggling with a mental health issue, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm behaviors, please reach out for help, talk to someone you trust and connect with a mental health professional. If you are in immediate danger of hurting yourself or hurting someone else, please call 911, go to your local ER or contact the national suicide hotline at 988. Mental Perk wants you to know "You're Worthy...We're in this together"

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Dave Ebert is an Improv Comedian and Missionary who uses his gifts and talents to help heal the emotional pain of sex trafficking victims. Dave describes in detail how humor and comedy saved his life in his own battle with depression and suicidal thoughts and how the power of laughter extends a healing hand. Dave shares his passion and his mission with his wife Robbie and together they give women whose lives were stolen from them the strength to find their voice.

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Richard "Trey" Ashcroft is a career police officer, member of the Garland SWAT Team, and President of the Police Association. Trey highlights the challenges police officers face on the job and in their personal lives and the importance of managing mental health both on and off duty. Trey uses honest dialogue to describe the crucial elements police officers face everyday and helps the audience see police officers as "real people with real issues". Join us in honoring police officers and the sacrifices they make for our communities.

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If you or anyone you know are struggling with a mental health issue, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm behaviors, please reach out for help, talk to someone you trust and connect with a mental health professional. If you are in immediate danger of hurting yourself or hurting someone else, please call 911, go to your local ER or contact the national suicide hotline at 988. Mental Perk wants you to know "You're Worthy...We're in this together"

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Mental Perk welcomes Brad Newton, a former educator, an official photographer for the Texas Rangers, as well as an Improv Comedian with a mission. Brad talks about his experience as an educator as well as his amazing career with the Texas Rangers. Most of all, Brad touches all our hearts as he tells his story of losing his wife to a tragic death. Through Brad's enormous personality, he finds a way to manage his grief through comedy and connection to community. Brad is truly an inspiration with an amazing story telling technique... his words and humor show our incredible ability to heal in the midst of unimaginable tragedy.

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If you or anyone you know are struggling with a mental health issue, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm behaviors, please reach out for help, talk to someone you trust and connect with a mental health professional. If you are in immediate danger of hurting yourself or hurting someone else, please call 911, go to your local ER or contact the national suicide hotline at 988. Mental Perk wants you to know "You're Worthy...We're in this together"

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Jacob Talley discusses the impact of experiencing PTSD as a firefighter and first responder. He highlights the stigma of mental health in his industry and the dangers it poses when left untreated. In this episode, Talley opens the discussion of promoting positive mental health in firehouses across the country and the importance of first responders receiving treatment following a traumatic event.

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If you or anyone you know are struggling with a mental health issue, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm behaviors, please reach out for help, talk to someone you trust and connect with a mental health professional. If you are in immediate danger of hurting yourself or hurting someone else, please call 911, go to your local ER or contact the national suicide hotline at 988. Mental Perk wants you to know "You're Worthy...We're in this together"