In honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Lori shares excerpts from her book "I Dare You to Walk In My Shoes," diving into moments of her life where she struggled with self-harm. By revisiting these moments that she recounts in the form of poetry, we hope that it serves as a tool to help people know they are not alone, and be a voice for anyone who feels voiceless right now.

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness, break the stigma, and share vital mental health resources. The goal of the month is to spread hope, and spark meaningful action around one of the most urgent mental health crises.

Call or text 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline immediately by dialing 988 if you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide.

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This episode is sponsored by Mental Health America of Dutchess County:

The 988 Challenge - https://mhadutchess.org/988challenge/

The Sound of Nashville Benefit Concert - https://mhadutchess.org/soundofnashville/

Bagel World

https://bagelworldcafeny.com/

Harmonious Healing

https://harmonioushealing.com/

Angels of the Andes

https://www.angelsoftheandes.com/

I Foot Spa

https://ifootspany.com/

Taste of India

https://www.flavorsofindiany.com/

Veterans Farmstead

https://sites.google.com/vetfarms.org/home/veteransfarmsteand?authuser=0

This podcast is produced by CMJW Entertainment

https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/

The Veterans Farmstead is a Non-Profit farm and healing space for veterans and service members facing service connected challenges.  Many service members find it difficult to reintegrate back into society, feeling lost, helpless and disconnected.  Service related complex PTSD, TBI, traumas and stress have created family confusion, homelessness, isolation and suicide.  Reconnecting Service members to Nature through sun, soil and ancestral foods have proven to help ease mental health challenges, find a new purpose and becoming part of a peer supportive community.  This nontraditional, innovative approach in a non-clinical environment provides our services members the tools to help manage the challenges they may face today and in the future without judgement, with dignity and with respect. 

https://sites.google.com/vetfarms.org/home/veteransfarmsteand?authuser=0

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This episode is sponsored by Mental Health America of Dutchess County:

The 988 Challenge - https://mhadutchess.org/988challenge/

The Sound of Nashville Benefit Concert - https://mhadutchess.org/soundofnashville/

Bagel World

https://bagelworldcafeny.com/

Harmonious Healing

https://harmonioushealing.com/

Angels of the Andes

https://www.angelsoftheandes.com/

I Foot Spa

https://ifootspany.com/

Taste of India

https://www.flavorsofindiany.com/

Veterans Farmstead

https://sites.google.com/vetfarms.org/home/veteransfarmsteand?authuser=0

This podcast is produced by CMJW Entertainment

https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/

Lisa Cooper is the owner and operator of Harmonious Healing. Lisa is a holistic wellness practitioner offering sound healing, mindfulness meditation, Reiki, breathwork, and health coaching. She's passionate about supporting clients in finding calm, clarity, and alignment through restorative practices that nurture the mind, body, and spirit.

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This episode is sponsored by Mental Health America of Dutchess County:

The 988 Challenge - https://mhadutchess.org/988challenge/

The Sound of Nashville Benefit Concert - https://mhadutchess.org/soundofnashville/

Bagel World

https://bagelworldcafeny.com/

Harmonious Healing

https://harmonioushealing.com/

Angels of the Andes

https://www.angelsoftheandes.com/

This podcast is produced by CMJW Entertainment

https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/

Lauren Espejo is a multifaceted professional in the pharmaceutical advertising industry, blending 11 years of social media marketing and graphic design expertise. She's passionate about amplifying AAPI voices through her culture blog and advocating for social justice and DEI in the workplace and beyond. Lauren and Lori talk about their deep friendship, how they have worked to overcome their struggles with their experiences with bipolar disorder, and Lauren's Filipino culture.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-espejo/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenespejo/

This episode is sponsored by Mental Health America of Dutchess County:

The 988 Challenge - https://mhadutchess.org/988challenge/

The Sound of Nashville Benefit Concert - https://mhadutchess.org/soundofnashville/

This podcast is produced by CMJW Entertainment

https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/

It's been a pleasure recording all of these fabulous episodes for all of you! Today, I want to show you how I got started on my podcast journey with my producer Conor. He graciously interviewed me on his podcast Walsh Wednesday, and even then, we were scattering the seeds and laying down the foundation for the Lori Talk Tarsky Morning Show. Both Conor and I have a special place in our hearts for this interview and we hope it warms yours today!

More on Walsh Wednesday & CMJW Entertainment:

https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/

This episode is sponsored by Mental Health America of Dutchess County:

The 988 Challenge - https://mhadutchess.org/988challenge/

The Sound of Nashville Benefit Concert - https://mhadutchess.org/soundofnashville/

This podcast is produced by CMJW Entertainment

https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/

On today's episode, we speak with Emmi Nusimow. She is the founder of Angels of the Andes, whose mission is to create brighter futures for children living in Peru’s highest peaks of the Andes Mountains by supporting families and schools with essential resources and reminding them that there is always hope for tomorrow. Emmi shares her story of altruism, philanthropy, her heroing health journey, and her faith.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ANGELS OF THE ANDES

https://www.angelsoftheandes.com/

Reaching the Highest Peaks

Our mission is to create brighter futures for children living in Peru’s highest peaks of the Andes Mountains by supporting families and schools with essential resources and reminding them that there is always hope for tomorrow.
Each year, we also bring the gift of Christmas—rooting children in joy, faith, and the love of Jesus, while reminding them that they are deeply cared for beyond their mountains.

For over 12 years, Angels of the Andes Mission has been bringing hope and joy to the mountains of Peru. Each Christmas, we reach more than 450 children, gifting them with clothing, school supplies, food, and the simple joy of receiving something special during the holidays.

But our mission goes beyond Christmas. Throughout the year, we help support 6 different churches and 4 different schools, helping to create brighter futures by building desks, playgrounds, libraries, and equipping kitchens so children can be nourished while they learn. These efforts create a safer, more supportive environment where children can grow, thrive, and dream big.

Every donation makes a lasting difference. 100% of your gift goes directly to the mission, helping families where they need it most. Together, we can continue reaching the highest peaks.

This episode is sponsored by Mental Health America of Dutchess County:

The 988 Challenge - https://mhadutchess.org/988challenge/

The Sound of Nashville Benefit Concert - https://mhadutchess.org/soundofnashville/

This podcast is produced by CMJW Entertainment

https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/

Michelle Barone is a leading entertainment host, red carpet interviewer, and media entrepreneur, best known as the creator and voice of RED, the top-rated iHeartMedia podcast spotlighting unfiltered conversations with celebrities, creators, and cultural trailblazers. With over 15 years in the entertainment industry, Michelle has built a standout career interviewing talent at the Grammys, Super Bowl Weekend, New York Fashion Week, and major national campaigns and galas.

She’s hosted events for brands like Cheer Choice Awards, and Hudson River Park Friends, and has been featured in Page Six, Bloomberg, LA Weekly, and MarketWatch for her impact on media and marketing. As founder and CEO of Michelle Barone Media, she continues to shape the digital landscape, while RED has grown into a must-watch platform for authentic, compelling storytelling.

Michelle’s work blends entertainment, influence, and purpose—making her a trusted voice and force in modern media.

Michelle Barone Online: https://michellebaroneonline.com/

Michelle Barone Red: https://michellebaronered.com/

On this episode, Lori shares stories and jokes from her memoir, "I Dare You to Walk In My Shoes!"

https://mhadutchess.org/tatarsky/

https://www.amazon.com/Dare-You-Walk-My-Shoes/dp/B0FD96KY7L

Welcome to the first episode of The Lori Talk Tarsky Morning Show! To kick off the podcast, Lori interviews the show's producer Conor Walsh about his background in entertainment and his struggles with mental health.

https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/

https://linktr.ee/conorwalshmusic