The Wondering Mind

In today's episode I chat with musical artist FAIF. We talk all about his traumatic car accident in 2014 and how losing two of his best friends during that incident sent him into a deep depression. He shares that through faith, his music, friends, family and his community he was able to persevere.

Follow-

Instagram:  @FAIFOfficial  

Merch: @faif_music_merch

Booking: @faifmusicllc

Listen-

https://li.sten.to/kNpob59 

In today's episode I chat with the founder + CEO of @thetadproject , Ben Greiner.

He shares why he started the organization, why it’s so important to break mental health stigmas, specifically surrounding suicide and depression.

Follow:

Instagram: @thetadproject / @bengreiner

Website: https://thetadproject.org/

Resources:

1-800-273-8255 - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

In today's episode I had the absolute joy of interviewing not only an incredible human being, but a listener of the show @aubvious_

Follow Aubrielle:

Instagram- @aubvious_ 

Help:

National Suicide Hotline- 800-273-8255

Resources:

The Body Keeps the Score-Brain, Mind & Body in the Healing of Trauma by: Bessel Van Der Kolk MD

The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook-Practical DBT Exercises for Learning Mindfullness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation & Distress Tolerance by: Matthew McKay PHD, Jeffery C. Wood PSYD, Jeffery Brantley MD

In today's episode I chat with Alex who is the founder of ABH Movement. Alex started to go viral on TikTok after she began posting about her mental health journey and more specifically empathy.

Today Alex goes into detail about what empathy is, what it means to be an empath as well as details regarding her own mental health journey.

Follow Alex:

Instagram- @abh_movement

TikTok- @abh_movement

LinkTree- https://linktr.ee/abh_movement

In today's episode I chat with Randy Woodford. Randy is an activist, marketing professional and founder of the mental health brand MindFULL.

Randy gets extremely candid about his struggle with ADHD & depression. He also shares what life is like being Black in corporate America.

Lastly, he talks about his suicide attempt and how much he learned from hitting rock bottom. 

Follow Randy:

Instagram- @randywoodford_ / @mindfullbrand

https://linktr.ee/BLMLouisville

Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255

In today's episode I am joined by a returning guest, Dr. Kayla Marmaros. 

Dr. Marmaros and I discuss the in's and out's of imposter syndrome. What it is, the feelings one experiences, why it happens and so much more. 

Dr. Marmaros also provides some resources one can utilize to assist in overcoming and or working through an imposter experience. 

Follow Dr. Kayla:

Instagram: @pillarmindandbehavior

Schedule an Appointment:

https://www.pillarmindandbehavior.com/

Books Mentioned:

https://theconfidencecode.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Imposter-Syndrome-Remedy-sabotage-flourish-ebook/dp/B07CLBLKYB/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAs5eCBhCBARIsAEhk4r6nbu4O5-O9FSnq52w9tBd-KroIFAj7cN9ASkVvCUHAohzKtPzpr90aAgW-EALw_wcB&hvadid=381149877335&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9014227&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7103948562267493650&hvtargid=kwd-775107248809&hydadcr=1745_10954562&keywords=the+imposter+syndrome+remedy&qid=1615251638&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExUkNTTUdSRUdaU1FZJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjY1MTk5UDFXNDNSMkxXSzg3JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5NjIzMjdEQTczUFBWNjY5VU0md2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

https://www.amazon.com/Unlocking-Your-Authentic-Self-Self-confidence-ebook/dp/B0859DL2T5

In today's episode I had the pleasure to speak with Ella Greenwood. Ella is a 19 year old actress, director & producer based in the UK.

At age 18 she wrote, directed and produced her first short film, Faulty Roots. This film, as well as her other films, are all based around mental health.

Ella opens up about her struggle with depression, why she decided to get into the entertainment industry along with why she is so passionate about breaking down the mental health stigmas surrounding teen mental health through her creations. 

Ella is also a member of the National Youth Theatre and is an ambassador for leading teen mental health charity Stem4.

She was also awarded Positive Female Role Model Of The Year at the Darkus Magazine 2020 Awards.

Follow Ella:

@popsella

Website:

https://ellagreenwood.com/

In today's episode I chat with Adam Hirsch. Adam is a father of two, an active runner, swimmer, biker, and a recovered addict.  Adam dives deep into the details of his journey with addiction and recovery by walking us through his lowest moment then leading us back into the light, where he managed to fully recover and has maintained sobriety for the past 8 years as of December 2020. 

Follow Adam: Instagram: @louduval / @lou_runs_lou 

Resources: SAMHSA National Helpline- 1-800-662-4357 

https://www.recovery.org/ 

https://louisvilleky.gov/document/recoveryprintupdatepdf 

https://loukyaa.org/meetings/ 

https://al-anon.org/

In today's episode I had the honor to interview Hannah Blum. Hannah is a mental health advocate, poet, blogger and author of The Truth About Broken: The Unfixed Version of Self Love.

Hannah opens up about what it's like living with bi-polar disorder. From being admitted to a mental hospital to what it's like dating with a mental illness, stigmas, becoming a mental health social media maven all while learning to love herself "broken pieces" and all.

Follow Hannah:

Instagram- @hannahdblum

Website:

https://hannahdblum.com/

Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Truth-About-Broken-Unfixed-Self-love/dp/1675257949/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+truth+about+broken&qid=1577162607&sr=8-1

In today's episode I chat with Greg Ellis. Greg is the co-founder of Weightless Float Center in Louisville, Ky. 

Greg explains what floating is, the benefits of floating & why he decided to open his own business. He also educates us on the benefits of CBD and Delta 8.

Instagram: @weightlessky

Facebook: Weightless Float Center

Website: https://weightlessky.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMjmgB_uucc1-rlcwcri-nQ

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