We're not doctors this week, we're just dudes.  Kevin is a normal 24 year old man who works in the electrical / technology trade, a seemingly chill guy on the outside, with a pretty amazing story on the inside.  He came from a rough childhood after losing his father, then nearly losing his MOTHER, to then struggling with depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide his whole life, through it all - he's always been open about his struggles.  Kevin is a perfect example that when men talk about their feelings in a casual and open setting have a better chance at a balanced mental well being.  Check out Kevin's story, including how he's had more than freaking SIX consussions - in this week's episode of MENtal Health Monday.   

We thought THIS  was the only mental health resource dedicated to MEN - but did you know there are two websites?  www.mantherapy.org and www.headsupguys.org - one of them uses humor with their spokesperson, a "Dr. Rich Mohogany" - and the other is more information based - but both are dedicated to getting MEN to talk about their mental health.  Pretty cool stories about how these MENtal health websites came to be...

Greg Washington is a board member for Mental Health America of Wisconsin, and pastor at Immanuel church in Milwaukee.  In this week's episode of MENtal Health Monday, we talk with Greg about dealing with his anxiety personally, the church's view on mental health, and why the mental health stigma is so strong amongst African American men.  Greg can be reached at [email protected].  

There's stress - then there's ANXIETY.  We sit down with Chief Clinical Officer of Rogers Behavioral Health, Dr. Bradley Riemann, to discuss all things anxiety.  What's it like to have a panic attack?  How can I determine if I have anxiety?  How can I get it under control?  Who suffers from anxiety more - Men or women?  Why is there such a stigma around mental health? You'll find out all of this and more.  Plus - did you know there's a center for anxiety disorders?  It was founded by Dr. Riemann!  If you've ever wondered about anxiety or even if you struggle with it, you'll definitely learn something in this week's episode of MENtal Health Monday.    

Hi Friend!  This week I've got a Riggs off the radio update, and a few things you may not have known about Independence day.  Also happy to have a new sponsor this week...I'll give you a hint, it's a sticky situation.  Also, quack quack.  There. 

As always, thanks for listening.  Cheers and happy bday, America.  

We've all said, or heard someone say "My OCD is out of control", or "She's so OCD" without even thinking about those who are actually suffering with this time consuming disorder.  OCD can be frustrating, but there's hope - and you're not alone!  Even if you don't have OCD, I promise you'll learn something in this sit down with Dr. Bradley Riemann of Rogers Behavioral Health. 

Other than buying a house, a car is one of the biggest purchases you'll make in your life...with so much money at stake, it can be nerve wrecking.  RELAX, friend.  I gotchu.  Here are some quick tips for the next time you're in the market for a new mode of transportation.  Hopefully this will help your next car purchase feel like a walk in the park, and you'll have the confidence to walk into a dealership and score a great deal.  

We're not doctors, we're just dudes talking about PTSD. Once you leave the war, sometimes its hard for the war to leave you.  Millions of Veterans struggle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and with it comes an assortment of other mental struggles.  This week we talk to two veterans who have personally battled with their mental health and both done so using similar positive methods, that being physical fitness.  Owner and founder of 22Fitness Dan Newberry, and Certified Personal Trainer Joe Talatzko of the WAC Greenfield both had some candid converations with me about what they've been through.  

I was raised before social media, and the INTERNET.  What?  Yes.  Here's what happens when a guy with no kids asks Dads who HAVE kids about RAISING kids in 2018.  I wonder things.  I wonder what you'd tell your kid when they see something disturbing on TV or social media...how do you mold the future of society?  Being responsible for not only  a kid's physical well being, but their MENTAL well being.  I've always wondered how my dad would raise my sisters and I TODAY as opposed to back then.  Happy Father's Day!

Part of my "off the radio" podcast means meeting important people in my life, and who better to start with than my wife!  Elana works in the music business, but she fell into it completely by accident.  She's worked with people like Madonna, Panic at the Disco!, Chance the Rapper, Linkin Park, Jason Mraz, Marshmello, the Smashing Pumpkins, and more... Also a brief update on the sober summer and an upcoming "Mental Health Monday" segment.