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"Hoan Alone" (WATCH IT HERE:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrA495uA6-Y) is an 8:30 animated documentary, where filmmaker Aaron Johnson tells three stories from people whose lives have been impacted by this iconic bridge.  Milwaukee’s Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge is the crown over Summerfest and has become one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. But it’s also a popular site for suicides.  Find out the motivation behind this film, what public perception has been, and what is being done about the suicides at this location. 

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness month, and for the second year, Radio.com did their National "I'm Listening" radio special, an effort to break the stigma surrounding Mental Health and Suicide.  Part 1 was hosted by BJ Shea and featured interviews with Lizzo, Shawn Mendes, and more!  You can hear the national Part 1 HERE.  

This is our LOCAL "I'm Listening" special from MIlwaukee, Wisconsin.  Part 2!

(00:00) I spoke with IMPACT Milwaukee about the influx of mental health crisis calls coming to their local 2-1-1 hotline. 

I also talked with some familiar voices your favorite Radio.com personalties from Milwaukee about positive coping mechanisms, and how they manage their personal mental health.  (6:36) Riggs & Alley, Gibbons & JMatt.  (12:31) DJ Gee-A & Kraig Karson, (15:04) Elizabeth & Rader, Producer Dave, (23:07) Aaron Carreno,  (26:35) a powerful conversation with Bill Michaels.  

(33:32) Mental Health and suicide prevention resources for our LGBTQ+ community.  www.mkelgbt.org 

(41:53) Gabrielle O'Neill from Wisconsin Family Services, Mental health care, and overcoming addiction. 

(45:46) Quinlan Bishop from "Save Our Souls" Milwaukee.

(49:53) Dan Newberry from Lift for the 22 / 22Fitness Milwaukee.  

Shout out to Mental Health America of Wisconsin, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for their help in this effort.  

PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  A mental health condition synonymous with Veterans, but it can run much deeper and is VERY common with those who never served our country.  Who is at risk for PTSD? How do you know if you are suffering from it?  What do you do to manage and treat PTSD?  Common myths, misconceptions, and social stigmas surrounding PTSD.  I sat down with Drew Dyrssen, a Therapist/LPC with Rogers Behavioral and talked about all of it - including how he is doing some preventative measures to ensure he HIMSELF doesn't develop PTSD.  

Did you know that you have not one, but TWO briains?  Your mind, and your gut.  That's the philosophy at Amare Global - the world's first Mental Wellness Company.  Find out how what you put in your body could be impacting your mental health, how you can control it, and how you can oftentimes manage your mental health by sometimes doing something as simple as adjusting your diet.  This episode I have a conversation with Chief Science officer and Founding Member of Amare Global for MentalHealthMonday.  Enjoy and happy Mental Health Awareness Month.  More info:  www.amare.com 

Anxiety can be difficult to deal with, luckily there are many ways to help.  There are the typical therapy and medictaion, and just recently out of Milwaukee - a holistic and delicious remedy for anxiety...Hot Chocolate!  In this episode, Dr. Kwadwo Owusu-Ofori of the Satori Food Project tells us about their newest creation that's not only helping many people deal with anxiety in a new and innoative way, but it's starting a much needed mental health conversation around a beverage we can all get behind - hot chocolate.  After you listen, you can find out more at www.satorifoodproject.com 

Veterans who come home are oftentimes left to deal with their mental health problems on their own, Dr. Burek and Dr. Roush both are there to help them land on their feet.  The Veterans track helps vets re-enter into society and help them to live healthy productive lives outside the service.  From inpatient to outpatient, they offer many levels of care - from individualized to group style therapy, there's something for any service member at Aurora Behavioral.  

It's time for men to start taking their mental health seriously, being open and honest in a non-judgemental atmosphwere is a GREAT step in the right direction towards a happier healthier YOU!  The ManKind project states says "Because when men of integrity and compassion join together to Wake Up, Grow Up, and Show Up, the ripples created change the world."  Maybe my conversation with Henry and Paul will help shed some light on this awesome orgaization.  More on the Milwaukee chapter at https://wisconsin.mkpusa.org/mkp-local/upcoming-events/  - also www.mankindproject.org 

We talk about how your brain makes you think, and act, but we oftentimes forget that much like your heart or your lungs, the brain itself is an organ.  What can we do to take care of that oh so imortant organ, the BRAIN?  Improved memory, quicker response time, and even reducing your risk of Alzheimer’s can all be possible when you nurture your brain.  How can you get a High Octane Brain?  Find out this week with board certified Neuropsychologist, Dr. Michelle Braun.  www.drmichellebraun.com 

This is one way to raise awareness for Mental Health, how about hiking the Apalachian Trail - over 2,000 miles...SOLO.  Matt Shinn starts his trek this week from Georgia to Maine.  He's got an amazing story of INCREDIBLE weight loss, in addition to some anxiety issues that he has struggled with in the past.  Love to shine the spotlight on anyone who makes mental health a priority.  He is on the trail NOW, you can follow along and donate to his cause here --> . https://linktr.ee/mattburnsfat