This week’s episode is our official launch of Truth Talks Las Vegas. Dr. Mitch Harlan and Dr. Jon Petrick sit down for a candid introduction. Dr Jon Petrick will be bringing some amazing stories to us from the Las Vegas strip!

Spina Bifida is a neural tube defect (NTD) that occurs in roughly 1,650 births annually in the United States. Dr. Harlan shares the story of Roman Dinkel, the 4 year old internet sensation who was born with Spina Bifida. Watch as his parents Whitney and Adam Dinkel share their story of ‘Defying Odds Romans Journey’.

You can learn more about Roman and his journey on his official Facebook page: Defying Odds Romans Journey

James Teitscheid received the call no parent ever wants to get, that his teenage daughter Katey had died by suicide. Watch as he courageously tells his story to Dr. Mitch Harlan. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

April is Autism Awareness month, and Autism is something that hits close to home with Dr Mitch Harlan and Producer Chad. In this episode, Dr Harlan interviews his wife Mindy on the struggles, sacrifices and triumphs of raising a child on the spectrum.

Here are some resources for Autism:

www.autismspeaks.org

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On March 23, 2016, Thornton, Colorado Police Officer Pat Long was shot multiple times while performing a traffic stop. Watch as Pat and Dr. Mitch Harlan recount that fateful night and the impacts it had on Pat and his family afterwards. 

Pat Long is retired now, but travels all over telling his story, and advocating for mental health for first-responders. 

Rodman Schley of 9 Ball Studios sits down with Dr. Mitch Harlan to discuss entrepreneurship, becoming an urban farmer, and visiting the White House. Listen in to hear all of Rodman’s story!