The On-Air Advocate

As we continue our Mental Health Series, I am excited to welcome, Mark Mullins, Kelly Wilson & Janet Geller-Lesko from Just Live Inc. 

Just Live Inc mission to provide suicide prevention education to our community, financial support to related supportive organizations, and emotional support to anyone affected by suicide, depression and mental illness, so that others may Just Live more positively.

Listen in as we learn all about Justliveinc.org & the journey that lead all 3 of these amazing individuals to be part of this organization. 

Resource:

www.Justliveinc.org 

As we continue our Mental Health Series, I am excited to welcome, Angie Kupper, Creator of Finding Your Fairytale, inc

The Finding Your Fairytale project aims to provide young adults with strong role models who demonstrate that happiness is achievable, no matter obstacles are presented in life. Finding Your Fairytale showcases thirteen inspirational individuals who have overcome significant adversity, including mental illness, chronic disease, and traumatic life circumstances.

Listen in as Angie Kupper shares her personal journey of losing her Mother to suicide and her passion and mission in the development of Finding Your Fairytale.

Resources: Finding Your Fairytale, inc www.findingyourfairytale.com

As we continue our series on Mental Health I am excited to welcome back, Dr. Berry Pierre DO,MPH,FACOI. 

Dr. Berry Pierre, “Dr. Berry” is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician, a Fellow of the American College Of Osteopathic Internists and Internal Medicine Program Director. He is a best selling author, founder of DrPierresBlog.com, Host of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry, Speaker, and Consultant.

Listen in as Dr. Berry Pierre discusses the importance of mental health in men.

Resource: 

http://www.drpierresblog.com/

Special Edition -As we celebrate “Inclusive Restrooms Awareness Day” I am excited to welcome, Heather Malone, advocate, caregiver, parent to a son with special needs & an administrator of the North Carolina Changing Spaces Group.

Heather’s son Teddy was born at 27 weeks to eclapmsia, weighing only 1lb 7 oz. He spent his first 3 months of life in the NICU. Currently, Teddy is now 7 years old his conditions include cerebral palsey, eplilepsy, g and jtubes, a tracheostomy and he is legally blind.

Listen in as Heather shares her families journey, why there is such a great need in the United States for powered adult size changing tables in public restrooms and what the #warsONfloorsChallenge is all about & how you can get Involved.

Resources: Changing Spaces Campaign Changing Spaces USA Changing spaces - North Carolina

As we continue our series on Mental Health I am excited to welcome back, Dr. Diane Grise, Naturopathic Physician.

Listen in as Dr. Grise discusses this very important topic of depression & suicide. She will also dive into exploring treatment options, what questions to ask someone who you suspect may be considering suicide, and what to do as a friend or family member if a crisis takes place. Dr. Grise will show how to create an effective action plan in the event it ever needs to be used.

Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)'

As we continue our series on Mental Health I am excited to welcome back, Dr. Diane Grise, Naturopathic Physician.

Dr. Grise will share with us the general naturopathic approach to mental health-systemic inflammation, fatty acid levels, B-vitamin deficiency and how that is seen across the board with anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and ADHD (as well as Alzheimer's).

Listen in as Dr. Grise explores with us some of the naturopathic approach’s to different areas of mental health.

Resources: www.drdianegrise.com

As we continue our series on Mental Health, I am excited to welcome, Margaret Schultz, Mental and Behavioral Community Care Coordinator.

Margaret, a former Combat Medic, was diagnosed with PTSD in 2013 after returning from Afghanistan deployment with the Army. She now suffers from chronic migraines which go hand in hand with her anxiety.

Listen in as Margaret shares her journey with PTSD and how getting involved in the community has helped greatly with her symptoms.

Resources: NAMI www.nami.org (outside of WI) www.namiwisconsin.org www.vets.gov

Learn More About The Finding Your Fairytale Project: Finding Your Fairytale, inc

As we kick off our 3 week series on Mental Health, I am excited to welcome back, Maria Davis-Pierre, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Author & Founder of Autism in Black Inc.

Listen in as Maria explores how to take action before reaching your breaking point.

As we wrap up our focus on youth/adult changing tables in the United States, I am excited to welcome, Sabrina Kimball, caregiver, advocate, parent to a son with special needs and founder of Universal Changing Places.

Sabrina’s son Greyson suffered a brain injury caused by bacterial meningitis when he was only 10 days old. This caused developmental delays and cerebral palsy. He is non-ambulatory and non-verbal and the most amazing young man. Because of his issues and needs, Sabrina founded Universal Changing Places. A grassroots movement that began in Florida in 2015 to make people aware of the need for Powered Height Adjustable ADULT Changing Tables in family restrooms.

Listen in as Sabrina shares their families daily journey, struggles, the mission of Universal Changes Places and why there is such a great need in the United States for this restroom accommodation.

Resource: www.UniversalChangingPlaces.com

As we continue our focus on youth/adult changing tables in the United States, I am excited to welcome , Paula Howard-Connelly & her beautiful daughter Nikiah. Paula is a caregiver, advocate and definitely a mom on a mission.

Paula shares her personal experiences and great frustration with finding adequate changing areas for her 16 yr daughter Nykiah who was born with Cerebral Palsy.

Listen in as Paula shares her families daily journey & struggles and why there is such a great need in the United States for this restroom accommodation.