P.T.S.D. Processing Traumatic Situations Differently

My guest is Jamie "Jay-May" Mayberry. Jay-May served in the United States Army for 20 years. Throughout this time, he completed two deployments, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom III and Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan “Jay-May” has written and performed rap music since his early years. He has released 5 solo projects, 2 group projects, 8 singles, and a host of videos throughout his music career. www.jaymayonline.com

Hey, Patients of The Laugh Therapist. My next guest on my Podcast P.T.S.D. Processing Traumatic Situations Differently will be Mrs. De`Mia Lacey. She holds a bachelor's in human services and a master's in education with a focus in Mental Health Counseling. She is a Licensed Qualified Mental Health Professional by the Virginia State Board of Counseling and Licensed to Minister the gospel since Jan. 1997. She has a Holistic Healing Practice since 1996 *Massage Therapy * and Proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. I told y'all I'm not Licensed just Medicated but my guests are Licensed.

Sy Alli, a security executive and ordained Minister/Chaplain, stands as a protector. He pioneered the first Corporate Security program in the Cannabis industry and shielded figures like Al Gore, Colin Powell, and Desmond Tutu. Beyond personal protection for diplomats and CEOs, he assumed a vital role in 2020: The Spiritual Protector. An Ordained Minister, Sy aids those battling suicide, depression, and PTSD – battles he's faced himself. Known as the "Chiseled Chaplain," he openly discusses mental health. He serves as a Chaplain for VTC and an Elevo Site Success Manager. Sy's journey leads him to The Spiritual Protector's mantle. He was also a professional wrestler.

My next guest on my Podcast is my good friend and Navy Vet Kesha Bruington aka Keesh KayBee. Tune in to hear her story of resilience. My next guest on my Podcast is my good friend and Navy Vet Kesha Bruington aka Keesh KayBee. Tune in to hear her story of resilience.

*This podcast interview is not intended to replace professional mental health advice*

Brooke Bralove is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland with over 20 years of clinical experience. Brooke received her B.A. in African American Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. After working in the nonprofit sector for three years, she graduated from Columbia University’s School of Social Work in 2001. She is a Certified AASECT Sex Therapist and an Advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART™) Practitioner.

My guest Neisha Christine Himes is an award winning and nationally recognized activist and motivational speaker. After leaving a 5-year long abusive relationship, Neisha began telling her story years later via her gift of spoken word, and to date uses her talent as a method of bringing awareness.

Today we are speaking with Deirdre Brown who has worked in the social services field for over 20 years and is a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor.

Mylira Green is Certified Complex Trauma Professional functioning as a Licensed Clinical Social Work who serves as a psychotherapist, Confidence Coach, Master Healer, and Transformative Speaker. Tune in to hear what she has to say.

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Robin Johnson served over twenty years in the U.S. Army After retiring from the Army, Robin discovered her new mission was to heal people, organizations and communities with humor. She founded HEALHARIOUS, a non-profit offering therapeutic humor programming that focuses on incorporating humor to improve psychological performance. She works in collaboration with clinicians to develop customized programming and motivational speaking for veterans, first responders, athletes, and corporate executives. She is a Level III Certified Humor Professional through the Association for the Applied & Therapeutic Use of Humor and a Comedy Bootcamp Instructor for Armed Services Arts Partnership. Robin is also a stand-up comedian and motivational speaker with performances at venues such as Carolines on Broadway, Stardome, Atlanta Comedy Theater, Charlotte Comedy Zone, Bricktown Comedy Club, Louisville Comedy Club, and corporate venues all over the country. Voted Charleston’s Best Comic 2022 and featured on USA Today, Fox, and ABC, Robin continues to use her voice to advocate for more representation of veterans and military spouses in comedy and the use of humor to complement traditional therapy.

Bob Taylor knows the hardships veterans face to live a seemingly “normal” life. A retired Air Force Major, Bob flew combat missions during Operation Desert Storm, received the Air Force's Air Medal, and served as a KC-135 navigator.

Today, Bob is on a new mission, addressing the struggles veterans and their families face daily by helping them transition into civilian life and building a roadmap that guides veterans to their new mission and purpose. In 2010, his company, Alliant Healthcare Products (a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business formed in 2002), was the 10th fastest growing healthcare company in the United States and has helped companies sell over the last year $110 million of high-tech medical products to the VA and military hospitals. Bob is the founder of the Patriot Promise Foundation, which was created to help our veterans struggling with the mental and emotional aspects of transitioning from military service to civilian life by providing a clear path to a new mission and purpose.