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Why a Puppy's Medication Sent Me Back to the Worst Day | Episode 485

A syringe shouldn’t be able to time-travel, but sometimes it does. I’m connecting a few moments that still live in my nervous system: my grandma’s declining health, her move through care facilities, the day she kept saying “we need to get out of here,” and the shock of being asked to hold her still while staff gave her a shot. It’s a raw look at how caregiving, elder care, and grief can create trauma triggers that don’t fade just because time passes.

I also share the lighter memories that keep a person whole in our minds, like her determination to get a wine discount and the advice she repeated to me about saving money. Those details matter because they bring dignity back into the story and remind us that family members are more than their worst medical day. From there, we talk about regret and anxiety, including how hard it can be to say goodbye when life is already overwhelming.

The thread keeps running into the present: hospice care for my dad, the reality of end-of-life medications like morphine, and then an unexpected flashback when our puppy comes home from surgery with antibiotics that have to be given by syringe. If you’ve dealt with anxiety, needle phobia, medical trauma, or the emotional whiplash of watching someone you love change, you’ll recognize the feeling.

If any of this hits close to home, listen, share it with someone who needs permission to feel what they feel, and subscribe so you don’t miss future conversations on mental health, trauma recovery, and healing. After you listen, will you leave a review and tell me what moment stayed with you most?

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Chapter Markers

• 0:00 Welcome And How To Support
• 1:05 Facing A Loved One’s Decline
• 2:17 Grandma’s Wine Discount Mission
• 9:41 Loss Before The Wedding
• 12:43 Visiting Her And Just Being Present
• 20:39 “We Need To Get Out”
• 24:17 Needle Fear And Holding Her Still
• 29:15 Hospice, Morphine, And More Trauma
• 33:36 Puppy Surgery And Syringe Flashbacks
• 38:42 It’s Okay To Feel This

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Sexual Assault Awareness Needs Real Action, Not Just Promises | Episode 484

We’ve got a lot of “special days” on the calendar, but I keep coming back to one question: why do we wait for a date to care? I walk through a handful of April awareness days and holidays and use them as a mirror for how we live the other 364 days, from health and family to the environment and the way we treat one another when no one is watching.

That includes a frank look at Easter and how easily meaning gets buried under spending, trends, and routine. If faith matters to you, I share why the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the core and why it’s worth saying out loud. If faith isn’t your lane, the bigger point still applies: don’t let important things turn into background noise just because they’re familiar.

Then we get into heavy but necessary ground: Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Sexual assault is not okay, ever, and survivors deserve more than vague promises and a phone number. We talk trauma, mental health, the role of courts, and why real support has to be direct, practical, and fast. From there, I shift to child online safety, school-issued laptops, YouTube “challenge” culture, ads and product placement, and how all of it shapes kids whose brains are still developing. I also lay out a simple solution schools can actually implement: lock devices to learning programs only.

If you care about prevention, protection, and a culture that takes responsibility seriously, listen all the way through. Subscribe, share the show with someone you trust, and leave a review so more people can find it.

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Chapter Markers

• 0:00 Welcome And Quick Ways To Help
• 1:37 Every Day Can Be Awareness Day
• 8:01 Easter Meaning Vs Commercial Hype
• 13:06 Sexual Assault Awareness And Real Support
• 19:53 Child Internet Safety And Clean Content
• 29:19 Airport Pranks And Public Safety
• 36:49 Locking Down School Devices
• 38:26 Final Thanks And How To Support

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Novocaine Brain And The Accidental Kardashian Vibe | Episode 483

A cracked filling doesn’t sound like a big story until you’ve lived through the years that lead up to it. I’m Justin, and I’m talking candidly about what happens when mental health and major depression knock out your routines, including brushing, dental cleanings, and basic maintenance. When I finally got back into the dentist chair after that “mental health valley,” the bill wasn’t just money, it was reality: fillings, crowns, and the slow work of rebuilding what I’d let slide.

I also walk you through what today’s appointment feels like in real time: the numbing agent, the vibration of the drill, the hardest part of keeping your mouth open, and the not-so-fun hours waiting for the numbness to wear off. If you deal with sensory sensitivity, including experiences that can show up on the autism spectrum, we talk about why hot and cold sensitivity and everyday stimuli can hit harder than people realize.

Then we zoom out to the rest of life, because it all stacks together: mental health swings, tax-day stress, the comfort of coming home to my tiny pup Lucy, and how much energy I burn worrying before I do the thing. I share why podcast analytics and rising downloads feel like quiet validation, plus a few thoughts on haircuts, aging, back pain mornings, and learning to keep a secret when exciting stuff is brewing.

If any of this sounds like your life, hit subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find these honest conversations about mental health, self-care, and getting through the next hard task.

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Chapter Markers

• 0:01 Welcome And Big Mission
• 1:27 Dental Neglect After Mental Crisis
• 4:04 Today’s Refilled Filling Experience
• 9:32 Sensory Sensitivity And Autism Notes
• 12:52 Mental Health Swings And Podcast Growth
• 13:50 Hair Trim Regrets And Old Style Memories
• 16:05 Keeping Secrets And Faith
• 21:14 Taxes And Puppy Lucy Support
• 25:50 Dread Before Appointments And Self Care
• 28:48 Aging Body And Morning Back Pain
• 32:36 Fewer Surprises And Practical Gifts
• 34:36 Closing Thanks And Share Request

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When Technology Gives Disabled Artists a Real Voice | Episode 482

A commercial stopped me in my tracks: a young girl onstage making music with her eyes. Not metaphorically, literally. That moment sent me straight back to my experience with a special needs orchestra where musicians use iPads and GarageBand to play songs with confidence, structure, and joy. It also reminded me why Voices for Voices exists in the first place: “having a voice” is not limited to spoken words, and access to expression can be life-changing.

We dig into what assistive technology and disability inclusion can look like when it is done with respect, not pity. From pre-programmed chords to eye-tracking interfaces, the tools may be digital, but the impact is deeply human. If you care about mental health, trauma recovery, neurodiversity, and making creative spaces more accessible, this story opens up a bigger definition of communication, independence, and community.

From there, I get real about persistence. I talk about living with major depression, acute anxiety, ADHD, OCD, ADD, and being on the autism spectrum, plus what it feels like when someone calls the work “useless.” The takeaway is simple: keep going. It might take a lot of tries, but anything worth doing does. If someone hates it, they can turn the channel while we keep building toward a goal of reaching and helping people at massive scale.

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Chapter Markers

• 0:00 Welcome And The Big Mission
• 2:02 A Commercial That Gave Chills
• 8:26 Sunlight, Mood, And Momentum
• 11:15 When People Say You Cannot
• 14:08 Help Us Help Others
• 20:17 Persistence And Facing Fear
• 22:47 Celebrate Every Kind Of Voice

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How Folklore Becomes A Shared Universe For Every Community | Episode 481

Your hometown has lore. Someone saw something. Someone swears it happened. And most of the time, those stories stay trapped inside a diner booth, a school hallway, or a local police report. We want to pull them into the light and build something bigger than another random monster tale.

We’re joined by David Solomon, CEO and founder of Mythical Creatures Around the World, to share the blueprint for a shared universe built from small-town folklore, cryptid sightings, and regional legends across the United States and beyond. We talk mermaid reports on the Oregon Coast, Bigfoot hotspots, werewolf folklore, and the way modern myths evolve through UFO stories and supernatural encounters. David explains why these legends matter, how they can carry morals like parables, and why he sees this work as outreach that offers hope without turning into propaganda.

We also get specific about the plan: books for each town, crossover events, TV pilots, comics, audiobooks, radio platforms, video games, music, and more. David breaks down the different imprints we’re building for kids, teens, families, and mature audiences, plus what “quality over quantity” looks like when you’re trying to do faith-backed Christian fantasy, speculative fiction, and grounded drama the right way.

If you want your community’s story to be heard and you want clean, compelling stories with purpose, follow along and help us spread the word. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find Voices for Voices and Mythical Creatures Around the World.

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Chapter Markers

• 0:00 Welcome And Share The Show
• 2:00 David’s Vision After Eye Stroke
• 6:40 Small Town Folklore Sparks New Projects
• 14:30 One Connected Universe Across Towns
• 23:10 Imprints For Kids Teens Adults
• 33:40 YA Legends Along The Coast
• 44:10 Expanding Into Every Story Format
• 55:05 Bible Connections And Pop Culture Roots
• 1:03:20 Dallas Atlantis Tease And Real Darkness
• 1:09:05 Closing Thanks And Calls To Action

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The Gap Between What Companies Promise and What They Do | Episode 480

A “we care about mental health” slogan is easy to print. Living it as a workplace policy is the hard part. I’m Justin Alan Hayes, and I’m getting real about how expectations, judgment, and chaotic work culture can pile up into stress and anxiety that follows you home. If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing when the system is actually broken, you’re not alone.

I walk through what it looks like when onboarding falls apart: no clear direction, no real training, missing tools, and deadlines that don’t match reality. I also share a story that still sticks with me, a benefits policy that promised therapy support, then drew a line that effectively told me my existing mental health care didn’t “count.” We talk HR policies, employee benefits, therapy coverage, and the quiet stigma that keeps people from asking for help in the first place.

Then I zoom out to the day-to-day: the constant “fire drills,” the last-minute requests, the skipped lunches, and the kind of management that makes work unpredictable. I close with what’s helped me most, taking therapy seriously, considering medication when needed, and treating self-care as a responsibility, not a luxury.

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Chapter Markers

• 0:00 Welcome And The Shoulder Dog
• 3:23 Expectations And Everyday Judging
• 6:05 Work Needs Structure And Training
• 18:05 When Benefits Policies Hurt Families
• 27:45 Denied Therapy Coverage And Fallout
• 39:20 Fire Drills And Bad Management Stress
• 47:25 Therapy, Medication, And Self-Care
• 51:54 Closing Thanks And Share The Show

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My Mom Saved Me At That Funeral | Episode 479

A funeral can be a strange kind of trigger, even when you think you’re prepared. I share what it felt like to walk into a service with my anxiety running high, why grief-heavy spaces are hard for me, and one simple choice that made it more manageable: I didn’t go alone. If you deal with stress, panic, or emotional overload, this conversation offers something practical and human, not polished advice from a distance.

That day also brought me back into a church I hadn’t been inside for about 20 years, and it forced a comparison between who I was then and who I’m fighting to become now. I talk about a powerful moment from therapy and a question that reframed the whole experience: can it help to actually see how far you’ve come? We get into self-judgment, shame, and the way old environments can pull up old identities, especially when you’ve lived through addiction patterns, trauma, or seasons of feeling lost.

From there, I connect the personal story to the bigger mission behind Voices for Voices. We’re building a mental health and recovery community grounded in storytelling, books, and upcoming audio, and I explain why sharing the show can be just as meaningful as a donation. I also open up about where some of my confidence cracks started, including sports pressure, baseball tryouts, setbacks after surgery, and how binge drinking became tied to acceptance.

If you need a reminder that you’re unique, you matter, and quitting isn’t your only option, press play. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with someone who needs support today.

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Chapter Markers

0:00 Welcome And How To Support

3:05 Funeral Anxiety And Stress

5:20 Bring Someone With You

6:55 Returning To A Church After Years

9:15 Therapy Perspective On Progress

11:35 Why Voices For Voices Exists

14:10 Donations Books And The Big Goal

17:15 You Are Unique Do Not Quit

20:10 Self Judgment And Sports Pressure

22:35 Tryouts Politics And Lost Confidence

26:45 Surgery Setbacks And Anxiety Roots

28:55 College Identity And Binge Drinking

31:05 Mortality Health Fears And Anger

33:55 Lucy In The Background And Closing

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The Song That Broke Open Everything At This Funeral | Episode 478

A funeral can make everything else feel quieter and somehow sharper at the same time. We start with gratitude for the Voices for Voices community and the mission to reach and help billions, then the day takes a turn into something more personal: showing up for family, sitting in a Catholic Mass, and letting grief do what it does.

What stayed with us most was the way a life got honored through meaning, not perfection. The urn was a golf ball, a simple and stunning tribute to a man who loved the game, and during Masters Week it felt almost surreal. Then came a eulogy built like a round of golf, with the first nine holes and the second nine holes mapping the arc of a whole life. We talk about why symbolism works, how structure can carry emotion, and how storytelling can make a memorial feel true instead of generic.

And then music cracks it open. When “How Great Thou Art” plays, it pulls us straight into memories of a dad, a favorite song, and the small traditions that keep love close, like playing a specific rendition at the cemetery and leaving with a couple honks and a wave. We also sit with the hard lesson the priest names: you can’t take houses, money, cars, or status with you, so what are you building that lasts?

If you want more honest conversations about grief, faith, remembrance, legacy, and doing good through a nonprofit charity, press play. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review, and if you’re able to support the mission, donate at lovevoices.org.

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Chapter Markers

• 0:00 Welcome And Ways To Support
• 2:45 Artemis II And Moonbound Awe
• 4:30 Puppy Home Alone And Routine
• 7:18 A Somber Funeral Day
• 19:16 A Song That Breaks Open Grief
• 25:10 What Makes A Life Worth Living
• 29:11 Final Thanks And Sharing Request

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Diagnosed With Autism in My 30s | Why People Doubted Me | Episode 477

Some people hear “loud concert” and think inconvenience. I hear it and think sensory overload, the kind that can flood your body with too much sound, too much light, and too much motion all at once. For Autism Awareness Month, I’m getting personal about being diagnosed on the autism spectrum in my thirties, what that clarified for me, and why so many autism and mental health challenges stay hidden in plain sight.

We talk about the parts of autism you can’t easily see, including how verbal and nonverbal communication differences can shape how people treat you. I also unpack a moment that really hurt: being questioned about a late autism diagnosis and hearing the implication that it must not be real. Those “Are you sure?” comments can land like bullying, even when nobody uses a slur or raises their voice. And when someone goes further and says you’re “using it as a crutch,” it can shut down the very honesty that helps people stay regulated, safe, and understood.

I also share a relatable example of literal thinking, and why “sharing is caring” can be hard when you’re talking about autism, panic attacks, or any mental health diagnosis. The core takeaway is simple: give people grace, stop judging what you can’t measure, and let people be people.

If this resonates, follow Voices for Voices, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more listeners can find real conversations about autism, neurodiversity, bullying, and mental health.

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Chapter Markers

• 0:00 Welcome And The Show Mission
• 3:14 Autism Awareness And My Diagnosis
• 4:46 Sensory Overload With Lights And Sound
• 9:02 Invisible Challenges And Being Understood
• 13:29 Late Diagnosis Doubts And Bullying
• 20:22 Literal Thinking And Sharing Hard Truths
• 26:46 Kindness Takeaway And Final Call

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Fear of Being Forgotten When Nobody Comes | Episode 476

A quiet cemetery can say more than you expect. After Easter weekend, I drive to visit my dad’s grave and I find myself sitting in the car, trying to gather my thoughts before stepping out. The grief is real, but what hits me next surprises me even more: I look around and see so many headstones with nothing on them. No flowers. No flags. No small sign that someone stopped by. And my mind goes straight to the mental health questions we don’t always admit we carry, like loneliness, abandonment, and the fear of being forgotten.

I’m not here to judge how anyone grieves, or to claim flowers equal love. Life is complicated. Families live far away. Money is real. Some relatives are gone too. But standing there, I can’t help reflecting on how time keeps moving, how quickly the world changes, and how easily people can fade from view. We talk about what that reality can stir up inside us, especially if you’re already navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, recovery, or complicated grief.

We also end with something simple and doable. If you have someone you’ve lost, and you’re able to stop by someday even for a minute, consider doing it. Say a prayer, offer a thought, play a song, or just remember them on purpose. If this message lands with you, subscribe to Voices for Voices, share the episode, and leave a review so more people who need mental health support can find us.

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Chapter Markers

• 0:00 Welcome And Why We’re Here
• 2:17 The Mission And How To Help
• 3:12 Easter Weekend And Losing Dad
• 9:58 Sitting In The Car With Grief
• 10:54 Headstones Without Flowers And What It Means
• 15:19 Time Moves On And The Fear Of Being Forgotten
• 18:22 A Simple Prayer To Remember People
• 22:52 Closing Thanks And Share The Show

#justiceforjustin #justiceforvoicesforvoicestiktok #VoicesforVoices #GriefJourney #QuietCemetery #CopingWithLoss #HealingThroughNature #EmotionalReflection #FindingPeace #MemorialStories #LossAndHealing #CemeteryVisitation #RememberingLovedOnes #NatureAndGrief #SilentSorrow #GriefAwareness #PersonalGrowthThroughLoss #LifeAfterLoss #JustinAlanHayes #JustinHayes #help3billion #TikTok #Instagram #truth #Jesusaire #VoiceForChange #HealingTogether #Episode476

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