Joslyn Roadstrom lost her son at 22 months. She shares with us her journey of grief and depression. She became a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach. She is also a certified death doula through DoulaGivers International and a certified Grief Educator through David Kessler.
Joslyn shares her journey of how hating and loving her grief began to unfold.  Healing from grief has been heart wrenching, eye opening, confusing, and a gift.

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers, Brad Starnes and Samantha Brown, are long-time educators in the Flint Hills region, and in this episode they share with Lori about the work that they are doing as FHVC PACT Ambassadors.

 Dr. Christine Durrett is a Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist in Manhattan, Kansas, and in this episode, Dr. Durrett addresses concerns for our elderly population that are transitioning into a delicate time of their lives.  We discuss dementia, depression and anxiety, and provide some suggestions for families to assist their loved ones in finding help.  It's a wonderful discussion.  We hope you enjoy it

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Sally Linton is an ADHD specialist.  Her personal experiences with individuals dealing with ADHD have led her into a career study of the condition.  In this episode, Linton gives us advice on how ADHD can be handled in a caring, supportive manner. 

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Nate McClendon's journey into mental health challenges began when he and his wife were notified of their 18 year old daughter's sudden death.  In this episode, McClendon shares how he navigated the pain and disbelief and forged a way to reach out to others who have also shared a loss of their loved ones. 

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Melissa's experience in losing her sister to suicide in 2006 inspired her to create Beacon of Hope, a local non-profit suicide prevention organization located in Emporia, KS.  The work on suicide prevention efforts help those who are dealing with ideation. Beacon of Hope is active with a number of events that raise awareness of their services and provide training to teach others about recognizing the signs of those that are dealing with their challenges.

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Jareem Dowling is a coach for K-State Basketball.  He tells his personal story of depression and grieving following the death of his brother.  Coach also shares how his experiences have helped address mental health concerns with players and students.

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We had a wonderful opportunity to visit with 2 authors from opposite sides of the country  in this P.A.C.T. episode.  Gina Cavalier joins us from Oxnard, California and Dr. Amelia Kelley checks in from Cary, North Carolina.  They share their stories and inspirations that lead them to their chosen careers in helping people in distress.

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Dane Jorento is a licensed BCA Holistic Mental Health Therapist based in St. Paul Minnesota.  He is also an author and artisit whose works reach out to young people dealing with mental health challenges.. He is an Innovative, creative problem solver who reaches others through a holistic approach to mental health.  It's a refreshing approach to mental health care.

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Brayden Merrill is currently a senior at Manhattan High School in Kansas. In this episode of the FHVC Suicide P.A.C.T. Podcast, Brayden tells about his journey dealing with the challenges of being a student during the Covid 19 pandemic.



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