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Tune in (09/23/20) on The Doctor Whisperer Show, at 5:30 pm EST, to welcome Darryll Stinson, Founder & CEO at Second Chance Athletes. He will be discussing Suicide.

Darryll Stinson is a former Division 1 athlete, TEDx speaker, author and suicide survivor. He helps athletes and entrepreneurs shed their past stories, and create multiple streams of income that align with their highest purpose so that they can impact more lives and build a lasting legacy.

Darryll founded Second Chance Athletes, a holistic athletic transition company, to give athletes a “second chance” to succeed in life without the demands of sports.

When he is not working, Darryll enjoys rapping, reading, entertainment, music, sports and spending time with his wife and three beautiful daughters. #girldad

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Tune in (09/21/20) on The Doctor Whisperer Show, at 5:30 pm EST, to welcome Steve Presser, President & COO of BeniComp Health Solutions. He is here to discuss Mental Health.

Steve Presser is the President & Chief Operating Officer of BeniComp, a health tech company that is reinventing health insurance for employers with prevention and technology at its core. Steve attended DePauw University as a Management Fellow and Presidential Scholar where he earned a degree in Art and Economics. Later, he attended Savannah School of Art and Design where he studied 3D animation and earned a Masters in Fine Arts. His background in art, economics, and business ownership has provided him with a unique vision and thirst for invention.

For 19 years, Steve owned New Medical Web—a web design and multimedia company with a large client base spanning the country. One of his first clients was BeniComp, where he developed a strong relationship with the CEO, Doug Short. Years later, Short and Presser would reconnect and discover that they had the same passion for preventive healthcare. Inspired by BeniComp’s mission, Presser is now building insurance products and software that empowers people with actionable health data—and works with companies to prevent and reverse chronic disease, which makes up 75% of the nation's healthcare spending.

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Tune in on The Doctor Whisperer Show, to welcome Natasha A. Pierre, Exec Director of NAMI Hillsborough, Inc. She will be joining us to discuss Suicide Prevention.

Natasha A. Pierre is an award-winning speaker, author, certified professional life coach and a mental health advocate with over 20 years of lived experience. Her relatable speaking style allows her to connect with global audiences to share the importance of self-awareness, self-advocacy, community building and effective legislation.

Natasha was born and raised on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. She entered the world of professional speaking at age 14 as a co-host on her island’s teen talk show. She was lauded for her on-camera poise and confidence, and soon became a sought-after keynote speaker at territory-wide forums addressing education, health and economy.

Natasha has a B.A. in Mass Communications from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, and a Social Security Administration Work Incentives Practitioner credential from Cornell University. Her additional certifications include: Supported Employment, Peer Mentoring and Ministry.For the last five years, Natasha has devoted much of her time to mental health education and advocacy.She is the Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)-Hillsborough affiliate, in Tampa, Florida. She serves on the Board of Trustees for First Unity Spiritual Campus in St. Petersburg, FL, and is a faculty member of the Institute for Leadership and Lifelong Learning (iLLLi.org).

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Tune in to this SPECIAL episode today (9/17/20) at 5:30PM EST and meet Patricia Noll, LMHC! She is here to discuss the GOOD WITH ME Virtual Festival this weekend 9/19-9/20 (9/21- OFFICIAL Good With Me DAY!) 

Over 3000 people filled Historic Williams Park for the 2nd Annual "Good With Me Festival" in 2019 and their positive energy hit it out of the park!! 

People of every age were enjoying the continuous hands-on activities, entertainment, foods, drinks, and wares from local vendors! It was a magnificent community celebration of each and every citizen! 

The "Good With Me Festival" is a hands-on experience and celebration of "Good With Me Day" which is observed annually on September 21st of each year in the city of St. Petersburg, FL by a mayoral proclamation. 

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Tune in today (09/16/20) on The Doctor Whisperer Show, and welcome Annie Everett, Director of Celebrate Recovery at South Tampa Fellowship! She is here to discuss Suicide Prevention.

Annie Everett is the Director of Celebrate Recovery Program at South Tampa Fellowship. CR is a nationwide movement serving as a safe place for people to find freedom from life’s hurts. First hosted at houses of worship, CR is now serving men, women and even children in a variety of settings. Annie has been the Celebrate Recovery Director at South Tampa Fellowship in Hillsborough County for 1.5 years. Prior to that, she was the director for the children’s CR program, teaching kids the same principles and steps at an age appropriate level. Mental health awareness is near and dear to her heart, having loved ones diagnosed with anxiety and depression. CR has been a lifeline to people trying to navigate the COVID 19 pandemic without succumbing to past addictions and mental health issues. Pre-COVID 19, Annie says the Thursday evening CR meetings averaged 100  participants per week. Post-COVID 19, the program was moved online via Zoom and served approximately 60 people per week. Annie’s professional background includes secondary education with a concentration in Communication, and has been a freelance writer for more than a decade.

CR at South Tampa Fellowship meets every Thursday night starting at 6:30PM at the Ballast Point Campus. Online, CRCR zoom small groups begin at 8pm on Thursdays. Why CR works: When people hear the word ‘recovery’ they think it only means drug and alcohol addiction. What sets Celebrate Recovery apart is that it deals with all kinds of hurts such as:  job loss, divorce, neglect or abandonment in childhood, chemical dependency, triggers of unresolved anger or pain, hopelessness or depression, etc. These and many other hurts trigger habits such as: codependency, anger, addictive or compulsive behaviors involving food, addiction, alcohol or drug abuse, prescription self-medicating, depression and even suicidal thoughts. For more information visit www.CRTampa.com

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Tune in to this SPECIAL episode today (9/15/20) at 5:30PM EST and meet my dear friend, Kuleen Shah.  He is spreading so much love and philanthropy all over Tampa Bay...you just have to know about it.

As we honor #suicidepreventionmonth, see how Kuleen uses his power for good in helping give back & supporting so many through this pandemic.  This power of giving of your time helps all of us feel good which is a huge bonus when it comes to service.  We discuss the absolute best way to feel good is to get out of self and help someone else.

PS- of COURSE we talked about the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.... Kuleen's fave!!

Kuleen D. Shah born raised in Tampa, FL graduated from Keiser University in 2011 with a degree Associate in Arts  Business Administration, and Bachelors in Marketing. He works for Lockhrat Management Group & is the Director of Marketing & Management for the company. He also enjoys giving back in the community being involved with different organizations.

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Tune in TODAY on The Doctor Whisperer Show, to welcome Jennifer A. Dietz, Esq. and hear her discuss Suicide Prevention.

Jennifer recently lost her sister to suicide along with her father many years ago. We are very grateful Jennifer had the courage to discuss these tragic losses to help someone else.

Jennifer attended the University of Florida for her undergraduate studies in English and graduated with highest honors.  She then attended the University of Florida College of Law and graduated in 1991, where she was President of her class.

She has spent the majority of her legal career as an insurance defense litigator for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Companies.   She is currently a solo practitioner and her practice focuses on Animal Law.  She is also an adjunct professor at Stetson University College of Law where she has taught the Animal Law Seminar for 14 years.

Jennifer is a frequent speaker around the state regarding suicide prevention and Animal Law.

She has also spoken to multiple media about Animal Law to SPCA organizations, the Humane Society, private charitable organizations, civic organizations, and animal-related organizations. Her writings have been published in several animal-related publications.

She received the Solo and Small Firm Section’s Judge Walter Crumbley Award in June 2008 and the Excellence in Leadership Award and in 2016, Jennifer was awarded the Excellence in Animal Law by the Animal Law Section of The Florida Bar for her work in promoting animal law throughout Florida.

Jennifer shares a home with her husband John, her daughter 18-year-old daughter Olivia, two rescued Pit Bull/Labrador mix dogs, and two rescued cats. Jennifer is an identical twin.  Her parents had no idea that they were having twins, so when they were born, they were a huge surprise to the doctor, our mother, our father, and our grandparents!!

She is a member of the Board of Directors of Suicide Prevention Training Institute, a 501c(3) dedicated to training companies and others regarding suicide prevention.  Please contact Jennifer at 813.789.8029 or [email protected] for more information.

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Tune in  on The Doctor Whisperer Show, to welcome Ken Donaldson, LMHC, CAP, and hear him discuss Suicide Prevention.

Ken Donaldson started his career as an addiction counselor, but quickly realized there was a much larger need. Ken has dedicated his career to working with people who found their lives stuck and craved more for themselves. Whether depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship problems, stress or any other issues left people struggling to cope, Ken has helped hundreds of people using proven tools and clinical techniques. His approach to counseling clients is aimed at problem solving - working with clients 1:1 to develop a personal, individualized plan to directly address their needs in a way that best matches their personality and issues.

Ken is also the author of: Marry YourSelf First! Saying “I Do” to a Life of Passion, Power, Purpose and Prosperity.

His professional credentials include:

- Florida Board Licensed Mental Health Counselor

- National Certified Master Addiction Counselor

- Florida Board Certified Addictions Professional

- National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist

- Certified Master Relationship Coach

- Florida Board Qualified Supervisor for Mental Health Counselor Interns

- & proudly serves on the Board of Directors for the Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association

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Tune in tomorrow on The Doctor Whisperer Show, at 5:30 pm EST, FOR PART 2 with Clara Reynolds, President & CEO, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and hear her discuss Suicide Prevention. 

Clara Reynolds is President & Chief Executive Officer of The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay since July 2015. The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay provides numerous essential services to the Tampa community including a 211 Crisis Hotline, sexual assault services and counseling, suicide prevention and safety planning, and trauma counseling for children and adults. Clara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an MBA (Master of Business Administration), a Master’s in Social Work and a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. A native of Tampa, Clara is actively involved in the community. She stands as champion for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. With her trademark positivity and compassion, Clara is living the Crisis Center brand of “help, hope and healing.” She serves as a voice for the voiceless – chipping away at stigmas that keep people from reaching out for help. 

Web: www.CrisisCenter.com 

Crisis hotline/suicide prevention hotline: 2-1-1 

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Tune in on The Doctor Whisperer Show to welcome Clara Reynolds, President & CEO, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and hear her discuss Suicide Prevention.

Clara Reynolds is President & Chief Executive Officer of The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay since July 2015.

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay provides numerous essential services to the Tampa community including a 211 Crisis Hotline, sexual assault services and counseling, suicide prevention and safety planning, and trauma counseling for children and adults.

Clara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an MBA (Master of Business Administration), a Master’s in Social Work and a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. A native of Tampa, Clara is actively involved in the community. She stands as champion for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. With her trademark positivity and compassion, Clara is living the Crisis Center brand of “help, hope and healing.” She serves as a voice for the voiceless – chipping away at stigmas that keep people from reaching out for help.

Web: www.CrisisCenter.com

Crisis hotline/suicide prevention hotline: 2-1-1

Thank you to our incredible sponsor TieTechnology for sponsoring the show!

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