To Write Love on Her Arms

During the month of May, we're releasing a miniseries featuring conversations centered around statements we believe are Black and White. In this episode, host Lindsay Kolsch and TWLOHA team member Chad Moses talk about "I Am Worthy Of Hope."

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

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Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

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Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

We'd like to thank Copeland for the music featured in this episode and Chad Moses for joining us as a guest. Lindsay Kolsch served as the interviewer this week. This episode was produced by Mark Codgen with editorial support from Claire Biggs and Becky Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

We're sharing a special behind-the-scenes look at the Live. Life. Love. Benefit Concert held last December in Nashville, TN. This bonus episode features interviews with Kim Petras, Jake Miller, and Caroline Kole.

Thank you to Robin Fomusa and the entire team at 107.5 The River - Nashville for putting on this wonderful event and for inviting us to be part of it.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

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https://www.facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing [email protected].

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

Thank you so much to 107.5 The River - Nashville and the entire team that put on this Live. Life. Love. Benefit Concert. We want to thank all the artists that performed to make such a special evening and specifically want to thank the artists featured on this episode: Kim Petras, Jake Miller, and Caroline Kole. This episode was produced by Mark Codgen with editorial support provided by Claire Biggs and Jennie Armstrong of Lore de Force. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor. Lindsay Kolsch and Aaron Baccash served as the hosts for this episode.

Chad Michael Snavely: http://www.chadmichael.com

Lore de Force: https://www.loredeforce.com

In the final episode of season one, TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski talks with Chris Sullivan. Chris opens up about his background as an actor and his experience dealing with mental health issues, how he takes care of himself, and why he doesn't consider This Is Us a sad show.

Chris Sullivan is an American actor and musician. He is known for playing Taserface in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. He first gained attention for his portrayal of Tom Cleary on the Cinemax drama The Knick. He played Benny Hammond in Stranger Things and currently stars as Toby on the NBC drama This Is Us.

This conversation was recorded live on Sunday, December 16, at Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles, CA. Our friend Jon Foreman (Switchfoot) performed at the event. Part of his set is featured in this episode.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Connect with Chris by checking out his website and social media profiles:

http://sullynyc.com

https://twitter.com/SullivanTweet

https://www.instagram.com/sullivangrams/?hl=en

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

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Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing [email protected].

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

We'd like to thank Jon Foreman for the music featured in this episode and for Chris Sullivan for spending some time with us. Jamie Tworkowski served as the interviewer this week. This episode was produced by Mark Codgen with editorial support by Claire Biggs and Jennie Armstrong of Lore de Force and Becky Ebert. And music assistance provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor. I'm Lindsay Kolsch. Thank you so much for listening.

Chad Michael Snavely: http://www.chadmichael.com

Lore de Force: https://www.loredeforce.com

In this episode, TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski talks with Denny Kolsch. Denny opens up about his experience struggling with anxiety and an opioid addiction, how he got sober, and what he's doing now in an effort to save lives in his community and beyond.

Denny is a licensed mental health counselor. He is also the co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Peace Club, an opioid recovery community located in Cocoa Beach, FL.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Connect with Denny and his work online by checking out his website and social media:

https://peace.club

https://www.instagram.com/withpeaceclub/

https://www.facebook.com/withpeaceclub

Watch "The Story of Denny Kolsch" here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZn2-1mtABQ

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

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https://www.instagram.com/twloha/

https://www.facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing [email protected].

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

We'd like to thank Denny Kolsch for sharing his story with us and Copeland for the original music featured here. Jamie Tworkowski served as our host for this episode, which was produced by Mark Codgen, Claire Biggs and Jennie Armstrong of Lore de Force, Rebecca Ebert, and Chad Michael Snavely.

Chad Michael Snavely: http://www.chadmichael.com

Lore de Force: https://www.loredeforce.com

In this episode, TWLOHA's Co-Executive Director Lindsay Kolsch talks with Hannah Brencher about her experience writing love letters to strangers, what it was like to get a diagnosis of depression, and how she's needed connection in a holistic approach to treating it.

Hannah is a writer, TED speaker, and online educator with a heart for building leaders. Her second book, Come Matter Here, is available now.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Connect with Hannah online by checking out her website and social media profiles:

http://www.hannahbrenchercreative.com

https://www.instagram.com/hannahbrencher/

https://twitter.com/hannahbrencher

Buy her books here:

http://www.hannahbrenchercreative.com/the-books/

Read her writing here:

http://www.hannahbrenchercreative.com

https://twloha.com/blog/author/hannah-brencher/

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

https://twitter.com/TWLOHA

https://www.instagram.com/twloha/

https://www.facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing [email protected].

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

We'd like to thank Hannah Brencher for sharing her story with us and Copeland for the original music featured here. Lindsay Kolsch served as our host for this episode, which was produced by Mark Codgen, Claire Biggs and Jennie Armstrong of Lore de Force, Rebecca Ebert, and Chad Michael Snavely.

Chad Michael Snavely: http://www.chadmichael.com

Lore de Force: https://www.loredeforce.com

In this episode, TWLOHA's Co-Executive Director Lindsay Kolsch talks with Joel L. Daniels. Joel opens up about growing up without the language to talk about mental health, what happened when he called a crisis helpline, how writing has helped him start important conversations, and what his daughter is teaching him.

Joel L. Daniels is a writer, performer, actor, MC, and father. His book, A BOOK ABOUT THINGS I WILL TELL MY DAUGHTER, is available now.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Connect with Joel online by checking out his website and social media profiles:

http://mydaughtermayhave.com

https://twitter.com/JoelakaMaG

https://www.instagram.com/joelakamag/

Buy his book here:

https://products.bottlecap.press/products/tell

Read his writing here:

https://medium.com/@joelakamag/latest

https://twloha.com/blog/instead-of-killing-myself-i-called-a-suicide-hotline/

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

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https://www.facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing [email protected].

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

We'd like to thank Joel L. Daniels for sharing his story with us and Copeland for the original music featured here. Lindsay Kolsch served as our host for this episode, which was produced by Mark Codgen, Claire Biggs and Jennie Armstrong of Lore de Force, Rebecca Ebert, and Chad Michael Snavely.

Chad Michael Snavely: http://www.chadmichael.com

Lore de Force: https://www.loredeforce.com

In this episode, TWLOHA's Co-Executive Director Lindsay Kolsch talks with Kelly Jensen. Kelly discusses the issues with how mental health is portrayed through dramatic story arcs found in pop culture, why her career as a youth librarian inspired her to create a mental health anthology, and the five lies depression told her.

Kelly Jensen is an editor for Book Riot, as well as a writer and editor of young adult novels. Her most recent project, "(Don't) Call Me Crazy: 33 Voices Start the Conversation about Mental Health," is available for purchase now.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Connect with Kelly online by checking out her website and social media profiles:

http://kellybjensen.com

https://twitter.com/veronikellymars/

https://www.instagram.com/veronikellymars/

Buy her latest anthology here:

https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Call-Me-Crazy-Conversation/dp/1616207817

Read her writing here:

http://kellybjensen.com/selected-writing/

https://twloha.com/blog/five-lies-depression-told-me/

https://twloha.com/blog/there-is-no-one-way-to-get-it-right/

https://twloha.com/blog/what-yoga-taught/

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

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https://www.instagram.com/twloha/

https://www.facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing [email protected].

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

We'd like to thank Kelly Jensen for sharing her story with us and Copeland for the original music featured here. Lindsay Kolsch served as our host for this episode, which was produced by Mark Codgen, Claire Biggs and Jennie Armstrong of Lore de Force, Rebecca Ebert, and Chad Michael Snavely.

Chad Michael Snavely: http://www.chadmichael.com

Lore de Force: https://www.loredeforce.com

In this episode, TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski talks with Levi Macallister, also known as Levi the Poet. Levi opens up about losing his dad to suicide and how that informed his own understanding of mental health. He also touches on his creative process and how he's working to take better care of himself.

Levi Macallister is a writer, musician, and spoken word artist.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Connect with Levi online by checking out his website and social media profiles:

https://www.instagram.com/levithepoet/

https://levithepoet.net

https://twitter.com/levithepoet

https://www.facebook.com/levimacallister

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi9YOy0LDpIQA0SojTPedNQ

https://open.spotify.com/user/levithepoet

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/correspondence-a-fiction/id925371205

Learn more about "Getting Things Done" here:

https://gettingthingsdone.com

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

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https://www.instagram.com/twloha/

https://www.facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing [email protected].

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

We'd like to thank Levi Macallister for sharing his story with us and Copeland for the original music featured here. Jamie Tworkowski served as our host for this episode, which was produced by Mark Codgen, Claire Biggs and Jennie Armstrong of Lore de Force, Rebecca Ebert, and Chad Michael Snavely.

Chad Michael Snavely: http://www.chadmichael.com

Lore de Force: https://www.loredeforce.com

In this episode, TWLOHA's Co-Executive Director Lindsay Kolsch talks with Anxy Magazine creator Indhira Rojas. Indhira talks about why she was inspired to create a beautifully designed magazine about our inner worlds, covering issues like anger and masculinity, and why seeking counseling for trauma she experienced in her childhood was so important.

Indhira Rojas is a designer and the founder of Anxy Magazine.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow Indhira and Anxy Magazine on social media by visiting:

https://twitter.com/redindhi

https://www.instagram.com/redindhi/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/anxymag

https://www.facebook.com/anxymag

https://vimeo.com/anxymag

https://www.instagram.com/anxymag/

Support Anxy Magazine's Kickstarter for their Masculinity issue here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/redindhi/anxy-the-masculinity-issue?ref=cdl16v

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

https://twitter.com/TWLOHA

https://www.instagram.com/twloha/

https://www.facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing [email protected].

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

We'd like to thank Indhira Rojas for sharing her story with us. Lindsay Kolsch served as our host for this episode, which was produced by Mark Codgen, Claire Biggs and Jennie Armstrong of Lore de Force, and Chad Michael Snavely.

Chad Michael Snavely: http://www.chadmichael.com

Lore de Force: https://www.loredeforce.com

In this episode, TWLOHA's Co-Executive Director Lindsay Kolsch talks with Whitney Fenimore about her experience with mental health, having to walk away from music to find help, and what it was like getting a second chance at her dream thanks to "The Voice."

Whitney Fenimore is a singer/songwriter who appeared on Season 13 of NBC's "The Voice." She currently lives in Nashville, TN.

Follow Whitney on social media by visiting:

https://twitter.com/WhitneyFenimore

https://www.facebook.com/whitneyfenimoremusic/

https://www.instagram.com/whitneyfenimore/

Check out her website at https://www.whitneyfenimore.com.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

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https://www.instagram.com/twloha/

https://www.facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

To support TWLOHA by donating your birthday on Facebook, visit TWLOHA.com/birthday.

Connect with our team by emailing [email protected]. Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

We'd like to thank Whitney Fenimore for sharing her story with us. Lindsay Kolsch served as our host for this episode, which was produced by Mark Codgen, Claire Biggs and Jennie Armstrong of Lore de Force, and Chad Michael Snavely.

Special thanks to Whitney Fenimore and John Coggins for letting us share their song "Drift" in this episode. You can find this song and others by Whitney on her new EP "Battle Within."

Chad Michael Snavely: http://www.chadmichael.com

Lore de Force: https://www.loredeforce.com