Madeline Kivett is an 18 year old college freshman. She is a full time student and also a full time mental health advocate to attempt to bring peace and light to others as they endure battles they may not be able to talk about.

Alex Eubanks is a high school senior. In his free time he plays baseball and runs the yourmentalhealthisapriority instagram account. His biggest goal in life is to give a voice to those who don't think they have one.

Madeline and Alex run an Instagram account named yourmentalhealthisapriority.

They shared their individual stories of overcoming battles with mental health challenges, and what they have learned along the way.

YourMentalHealthisaPriority can be followed at:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/yourmentalhealthisapriority?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

All Resources and Info: https://msha.ke/yourmentalhealthisapriority?fbclid=PAAaZMf930NzvgQKQR7qe9cmkfJpMtABfrWurLHwDk5QxvKa-iH5bcd1AaCYo

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@mentalhealthtalkk

George Jones III, aka Rezurrection (Rez), is a Maryland born Christian hip-hop artist. Now residing in Hampton, GA, Rezurrection is working hard laying down the final adlibs and finishing touches on his final project, George Jones. If you know anything about Rezurrection, you’ll know his catch phrase, “STAND UP”, which points to a physically and mental tough time in his life.

From 2011 to 2016, Rezurrection endured 8 hip surgeries. With a fake hip on the left and no hip on the right, he moves dependent on the Spirit of God knowing he is a walking miracle! Rezurrection is a gifted artist who spits his real-life tales of struggle, pain, addiction, and love into songs that not only teach, but also move the body and soul. Rezurrection works with selected producers and uses real life as inspiration for his lyrics. A gifted live performer, Rezurrection is truly at his best when he is on stage. Rezurrection writes and performs in hope that people will be able to relate to his past and current struggles, knowing that through the Love of Christ, we can all overcome! 

Rez can be followed at:

Website: www.iamrezurrection.com

Read more about Rez here: https://www.thehypemagazine.com/2023/03/rezurrection-locked-and-loaded-huge-final-project-is-here/?fbclid=IwAR2L42G3xM_x-v53lomKNzZug_rHc0N-YeokOXokN6201Glemj300cej0mg

Listen to Chainz here:    http://hyperurl.co/84eh0r

Preach It Right Available Now: http://hyperurl.co/do0puz

Rez on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/rezurrection/1321723585Rez

Spotify: https://spotify.link/sOOQuVwqVyb

Teddy Johnson and Keyara Burton join the show to share their stories of overcoming adversity: the challenges in real estate transactions, relocating, overcoming self doubt, and pursuing a dream. They also share real estate wisdom that can help buyers, sellers, and real estate agents.  As an added bonus, you’ll hear some surprising things they’ve seen onsite at real estate properties!

Teddy Johnson loves helping clients in their home journey—from first home, to next home, to forever home. She keeps her eye on the bottom line, creating strategies designed to help buyers easily build equity and then executing them with unparalleled professionalism.

“Real estate isn't a one-size-fits-all industry. I love to listen carefully to each client’s goals and then set up a detailed plan so that they get to the closing table with ease. I’m a natural connector, and I use the best—and most trustworthy—lenders and home inspectors. Using people with high integrity means my buyers can be confident throughout the home-buying process.” With a B.A. in Digital Media from Baylor University, Teddy is also a savvy marketer, helping her clients maximize their exposure so that they get well-qualified buyers.

In her spare time, she loves to hit the gym, try a new recipe she’s found on TikTok, or play with Hercules, her 5-year-old pug/terrier mix, who is full of personality! She fell in love with Hercules at a shelter during her time living in Texas, and they’ve been inseparable ever since!

Keyara Burton, also known as Key or KeytoCLT is an expert real estate broker in her hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina -  selling and buying North Carolina’s most sought after premium real estate.

Teddy can be followed at:

Key can be followed at:

Zane Landin is originally from California and recently moved to Washington, D.C., to work as an Internal Communications Specialist at the National Geographic Society. He recently graduated from Cal Poly Pomona, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Communication. He is an authentic storyteller and communications explorer. Aside from that, he is the founder of PositiveVibes Magazine, a digital magazine about mental health, Landing Dreams PR, a PR consulting business, a career coach, writer, and amateur chef. Zane shares with us his experiences with overcoming himself, including mental health, imposter syndrome, and his identities.

Zane can be followed at:

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zane-landin-b2417a187/

PositiveVibes Magazine: https://positivevibesmag.com/

Landing Dreams PR: https://www.instagram.com/landingdreamspr/

Will Baptiste is a podcast host (Will2Rise), men's mental health coach (with a purpose to reduce the suicide rate down to 25% by 2025), transformative speaker, and an Owwll expert (Referral code:WB856162). He was born in Haiti, raised in the United States, and matured in Canada. Will shared many adversities that he's faced and overcome in his life: not having his parents in his life, various types of abuse, divorce, and depression. Will is a high energy speaker with many quotable gems of wisdom - this is an episode you won't want to miss.

“The pain is not as painful when you find the passion, the power and the purpose in the process.” Will Baptiste 

His mission: As a mental health coach, he helps men to solve problems related to their mental health and well-being. This can include managing symptoms of mental illness, improving relationships, increasing self-esteem, reducing stress and anxiety, setting and achieving personal goals, and promoting healthy habits and lifestyle choices. He also  provides support, guidance, and tools to help individuals navigate their mental health challenges and achieve optimal well-being .

His ideal clients: God has called him to work with men, having  suffered from multiple traumatic wounds, he can help you to gain confidence, strength and courage to become a better husband, father and friend. 

His vision: In his coaching sessions you will learn how to become self-aware of the four types of trauma you have experienced through his program. So that you will be empowered, minimize your triggers, and be calmer within.

Will can be followed at:

Website: www.meetwilltorise.com 

YouTube: Will 2 Rise - YouTube

Podcast: Will 2 Rise  | Podcast on Spotify 

Anthony Pineda, M.A., shares how hip hop music helped him overcome and heal from traumatic experiences, including growing up in a household with substance abuse and violence.

Anthony Pineda, M.A., is the founder of Creatrix Institute, which provides consulting and curriculum design in the fields of education and mental health. Anthony explores the intersection of education, mental health, technology, and creativity for developing those he works with. Hip-hop is his passion and he firmly believes in the power of knowledge and a growth mindset. After taking steps to ensure the formation of Creatrix Institute, Anthony spends his professional time in the fields of education and mental health providing programming celebrating hip-hop culture. Anthony’s drive and passion for creating a new paradigm in education are unyielding. Anthony will continue his work until we create new pathways that see the value of cultural knowledge and technology for people in education.

Anthony can be followed at:

Website: https://www.creatrixinstitute.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/creatrix-institute

Twitter: https://twitter.com/creatrixi

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatrixi7

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creatrixi

Jaclyn Fortier, Licensed Clinical Supervisor and Founder of Carolina Counseling Wellness Associates and Chris Gere, host of the Triumph Over Trauma Show and a male with lived experience with major depressive disorder, discuss why men sometimes delay or don't get help at all for mental health.

This episode is available via video on Spotify and YouTube, and via audio-only on Apple Podcasts and all other platforms.

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Chris Gere can be followed at:

https://www.instagram.com/hichrisgere

https://www.youtube.com/@triumph.over.trauma

https://linkedin.com/in/chris-gere

Originally from Ohio, Anne graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Individual and Family Development.  After college, Anne pursued her dream to live in the mountains and moved to Breckenridge, Colorado with her now husband.  She continued a career in management, but more importantly, spent her free time exploring and enjoying all of the adventures the Rocky Mountains have to offer- skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and mountain biking.  She and her husband now have three amazing kids and recently relocated back to the Midwest, settling in Carmel, Indiana where Anne is the Director of Business Operations for an orthopedic group.

Shortly after her diagnosis, Anne adventured to Tanzania and summited Mt. Kilimanjaro to celebrate and honor those whose lives have been impacted by mental illness.  Leading up to her climb, she proudly shared her story in an effort to raise awareness and funds in support of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness.  She hopes that by sharing her story as a professional, mom, wife and person living with bipolar disorder, others might have the courage to seek help or be the help someone who may be struggling needs.

Socials:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-smith-4b8514142
https://www.facebook.com/BreckAnnie
https://www.instagram.com/coloradoanne15/

Click here to learn more about NAMI, and the great work they're doing to raise awareness and improve access to mental health resources.