Voices for Voices®

Voices for Voices®

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  • He Found a Six-Year-Old Who'd Never Slept in a Bed | Episode 466

    He Found a Six-Year-Old Who'd Never Slept in a Bed | Episode 466

    A kid sleeping on the floor isn’t a sad metaphor, it’s a real crisis hiding in ordinary neighborhoods. I sit down with Luke Mickelson, the founder of Sleep In Heavenly Peace, to talk about the moment he learned children in his own small Idaho town had no beds and why that realization changed the direction of his life. What started as a simple garage build turned into a growing network of local chapters focused on one practical mission: build and deliver beds so kids don’t have to sleep on the floor.

    Luke shares the story that made the issue impossible to ignore, including delivering a bed to a six-year-old who had never slept in one. We unpack what child bedlessness does to a child’s body, emotions, and school life, and why a bed is more than sleep. It’s a safe space, a source of dignity, and a reminder that someone in the community cares. Along the way, we dig into how service can lift our own mental health by shifting focus outward, and how purpose often starts with one small decision to act.

    We also get concrete about solutions. Luke explains how Sleep In Heavenly Peace chapters work, how donations stay local, how volunteers can join build days and deliveries, and what to do if you know a child who needs a bed. If you’ve ever felt the pull to help but didn’t know where to start, this conversation turns that “tiny moment” into a next step. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people hear it. What’s one small action you’ll take after listening?


    *Donate Today:  LoveVoices.org

    **Find our book here:

    Amazon: https://voices-for-voices.org/3ZhJ6AW

    Publisher: https://voices-for-voices.org/3LKL1uN

    ***Website: https://voices-for-voices.org/4byLXgb

    Instagram: @voicesforvoices

    TikTok: @voices_for_voices

    Facebook: Voices for Voices

    *Voices for Voices is a 501c3 nonprofit charity. All donations are 100% tax deductible.


    Chapter Markers

    • 0:02 - Welcome And Guest Introduction
    • 1:40 - How Service Became A Habit
    • 6:11 - Discovering Kids Sleeping On Floors
    • 11:35 - Haley’s Story And The First Bed
    • 20:52 - Turning A Garage Project Into Chapters
    • 27:00 - The Scale Of Child Bedlessness
    • 34:43 - Tiny Moments And The Desire To Act
    • 41:26 - How To Donate Or Start A Chapter
    • 44:36 - Closing Thanks And Final Challenge

    #justiceforjustin #justiceforvoicesforvoicestiktok #VoicesforVoices #EndingChildBedlessness #SleepForAll #BedsForKids #ChildWellbeing #HomeSweetHome #KidsDeserveBetter #SafeSleepSolutions #NonProfitImpact #CommunitySupport #SleepMatters #EveryChildCounts #EmpowerChildren #SocialGoodInitiatives #JustinAlanHayes #JustinHayes #help3billion #TikTok #Instagram #truth #Jesusaire #VoiceForChange #HealingTogether #Episode466

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  • Shannon Miller Talks 10 Years to Build 90 Sec & Salto | Ep 465

    Shannon Miller Talks 10 Years to Build 90 Sec & Salto | Ep 465

    Ninety seconds on a balance beam can look like effortless perfection. Shannon Miller pulls back the curtain and shows what it really costs: ten years of 40-hour training weeks, the mental battle to stay steady under pressure, and the support of coaches, parents, and teammates who help carry the load behind the scenes.

    We also go to the moment her Olympic dream nearly ended. Ten weeks before Olympic Trials, Shannon breaks and dislocates her elbow and faces the terrifying thought that her career might be over. She shares the mindset shifts that helped her return, how focusing on her weaknesses made her stronger, and why the mental side of sport often matters more than raw talent. From there, we talk about life after gymnastics, education, and building a second act with real staying power.

    Then the conversation turns deeply human. Shannon opens up about being diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer, the side effects that linger long after chemo, and the complicated decision to speak publicly while being a private person. That journey leads to Salto Health, a platform built around a simple idea: cancer patients and caregivers need help with the everyday non-medical realities like skincare, hydration, hair loss, nausea, neuropathy, comfort, and logistics. Salto Health uses a curated support registry so loved ones can stop guessing and start helping in ways that actually matter.

    If you care about Olympic training, mental toughness, cancer survivorship, caregiving, and practical support tools, this conversation delivers. Subscribe for more stories like this, share the episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.

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    Amazon: https://voices-for-voices.org/3ZhJ6AW

    Publisher: https://voices-for-voices.org/3LKL1uN

    ***Website: https://voices-for-voices.org/4byLXgb

    Instagram: @voicesforvoices

    TikTok: @voices_for_voices

    Facebook: Voices for Voices

    *Voices for Voices is a 501c3 nonprofit charity. All donations are 100% tax deductible.

    Chapter Markers

    0:00 Welcome And Guest Introduction

    5:14 The Real Work Behind Medals

    9:59 Injury Ten Weeks Before Trials

    14:12 Mental Toughness And Failure Skills

    22:12 School After Gymnastics And Law

    24:53 Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis And Aftermath

    27:03 Why Salto Health Exists

    34:12 Caregivers Need Support Too

    36:52 Going Public With A Private Fight

    48:08 Legacy And Closing Links

    #justiceforjustin #justiceforvoicesforvoicestiktok #VoicesforVoices #ShannonMiller #NinetySeconds #SaltoHealth #HealthInnovation #BuildingSuccess #EntrepreneurJourney #StartupStory #WomenInBusiness #MotivationalLeadership #BusinessGrowthStrategies #FitnessAndWellness #ResilienceInEntrepreneurship #MindfulHealth #JustinAlanHayes #JustinHayes #help3billion #TikTok #Instagram #truth #Jesusaire #VoiceForChange #HealingTogether #Episode465

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    1 hr 2 min
  • Choosing Your Own Path When Everyone Else Has Opinions | Episode 464

    Choosing Your Own Path When Everyone Else Has Opinions | Episode 464

    We reflect on how Voices for Voices grows past 460 episodes on community support and a mission bigger than budget. We share why gratitude, resilience, and honest mental health talk help us keep going and help others keep going too.
    • celebrating the Voices for Voices milestone and thanking supporters across the world
    • building a 501c3 nonprofit and creating content with a near zero budget
    • what it means to share your voice and to help others share theirs
    • mentors and teachers who shape confidence through hard and good moments
    • learning to drop pride, keep researching, and accept help
    • reframing mistakes as moments that do not define a whole life
    • faith, purpose, and the drive to keep showing up
    • mental health reflections and how therapy-like sharing can help
    • choosing your own path, setting boundaries, and protecting your dreams
    If you could do us a quick favor and give us a thumbs up, like, follow, subscribe, share, and maybe reach out to 25 or maybe 50 of your contacts in your phone and share voices for voices and our voices for voices TV show and podcast with them.


    *Donate Today:  lovevoices.org

    **Find our book here:

    Amazon: https://voices-for-voices.org/3ZhJ6AW

    Publisher: https://voices-for-voices.org/3LKL1uN

    ***Website: https://voices-for-voices.org/4byLXgb

    Instagram: @voicesforvoices

    TikTok: @voices_for_voices

    Facebook: Voices for Voices

    *Voices for Voices is a 501c3 nonprofit charity. All donations are 100% tax deductible.


    Chapter Markers

    0:00 Welcome And Big Milestone Thanks

    2:50 Zero Budget Nonprofit Momentum

    4:29 What It Means To Share Voices

    6:43 Swallowing Pride And Asking Help

    9:36 School And Sports Lessons Over Time

    11:17 You Are More Than Mistakes

    14:54 Faith Drive And Consistent Work

    17:57 Mental Health And Therapy Reflections

    20:32 Follow The Show And Bigger Mission

    22:50 Dream Big And Ignore The Doubters

    24:02 Set Boundaries And Choose For Yourself

    26:23 Closing Gratitude And Sign Off


    #justiceforjustin #justiceforvoicesforvoicestiktok #VoicesforVoices #LifeDecisions #PersonalGrowth #Empowerment #DecisionMaking #MindfulnessMatters #InfluenceAndControl #ChooseYourPath #SelfDiscoveryJourney #LifeChoicesMatter #AuthenticLiving #FindingYourVoice #NavigatingLifePaths #MentalFreedom #ShapeYourFate #CreateYourFuture #JustinAlanHayes #JustinHayes #help3billion #TikTok #Instagram #truth #Jesusaire #VoiceForChange #HealingTogether #Episode464

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    28 min
  • Why You're Not Behind (Antarctica Taught Me This) | Episode 463

    Why You're Not Behind (Antarctica Taught Me This) | Episode 463

    If you’ve been staring at a goal that feels too big to carry, this live conversation is for you. We’re recording “untitled” on purpose, because life doesn’t show up neatly labeled and neither do the moments that test us.

    We celebrate a major milestone for the Voices for Voices podcast and Voices for Voices TV: 461 episodes of conversations rooted in mental health, trauma recovery, and practical hope. Then we get honest about the trap of metrics and podcast analytics. Numbers can make you feel on top of the world one day and behind the next, but a snapshot in time is not the full story of your effort, your healing, or your future.

    The turning point is a story about an individual who backpacked across Antarctica in brutal conditions and survived by narrowing his focus to one thing: make it to the next moment. We connect that mindset to neuroplasticity, the science that proves the brain can keep learning and rewiring at 20, 50, even 70. Along the way, we talk candidly about major depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum experiences, and why “small” steps like getting through the day can be real victories. We also close with a simple challenge about fear: look it in the eyes, and it often shrinks.

    We’re a 501c3 nonprofit charity organization, and the mission stays simple: help people. If this hits home, subscribe, share the show with a few friends, leave a review, and support the work at lovevoices.org.

    *Donate Today:  lovevoices.org

    **Find our book here:

    Amazon: https://voices-for-voices.org/3ZhJ6AW

    Publisher: https://voices-for-voices.org/3LKL1uN

    ***Website: https://voices-for-voices.org/4byLXgb

    Instagram: @voicesforvoices

    TikTok: @voices_for_voices

    Facebook: Voices for Voices

    *Voices for Voices is a 501c3 nonprofit charity. All donations are 100% tax deductible.


    Chapter Markers

    0:00 Mobile Live With Lucy

    3:01 Celebrating 461 Episodes

    8:40 Metrics And The Feeling Of Falling Short

    10:21 Antarctica Story And The Next Moment

    25:26 Neuroplasticity And Lifelong Growth

    28:52 Depression And Doing Today’s Work

    30:39 The Mustard Seed And Hidden Potential

    32:36 Fear Works Differently Up Close

    35:46 Share The Show And Support The Nonprofit

    #justiceforjustin #justiceforvoicesforvoicestiktok #VoicesforVoices #AntarcticaTrek #ResilienceTraining #AdventureLearning #ExtremeConditions #SurvivalSkills #MentalStrength #NatureChallenges #InspiringJourneys #OutdoorAdventure #PolarExpedition #GrowthMindset #ExploringTheUnknown #PersonalDevelopment #WildernessSurvival #LifeLessons #JustinAlanHayes #JustinHayes #help3billion #TikTok #Instagram #truth #Jesusaire #VoiceForChange #HealingTogether #Episode463

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    40 min
  • If His Lips Are Moving He Is Lying | Episode 462

    If His Lips Are Moving He Is Lying | Episode 462

    Someone can use your name, your mission, and your audience as a shortcut to steal trust. That’s the uncomfortable reality we tackle as the Voices For Voices platform keeps growing worldwide.

    We start by grounding the conversation in why we built this show in the first place: to be a voice for ourselves and for others in need, and to talk openly about human topics like mental health, trauma, and healing. With more listeners comes more visibility, and with visibility comes a “celebrity” label we never chased, but still have to manage responsibly. We share what that attention feels like, why humility matters, and how scale can either amplify good or invite exploitation.

    Then we get specific about nonprofit fundraising scams and donation fraud. We explain what we’re seeing, why third-party fundraising without written permission is a major red flag, and why we refuse to accept money routed through unauthorized intermediaries. If you’ve ever wondered how to verify a charity, how to avoid fake donation links, or what transparency should look like from a legitimate nonprofit, this conversation gives you clear guardrails. The bottom line is simple: the only legit place to donate to Voices For Voices is lovevoices.org.

    If you value honest conversations and practical ways to protect donors, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.

    *Donate Today:  lovevoices.org

    **Find our book here:

    Amazon: https://voices-for-voices.org/3ZhJ6AW

    Publisher: https://voices-for-voices.org/3LKL1uN

    ***Website: https://voices-for-voices.org/4byLXgb

    Instagram: @voicesforvoices

    TikTok: @voices_for_voices

    Facebook: Voices for Voices

    *Voices for Voices is a 501c3 nonprofit charity. All donations are 100% tax deductible.


    Chapter Markers

    0:00 Welcome And Gratitude

    0:37 Free Ways To Support

    2:14 Mission Scale And Humility

    9:48 Warning About Fraud Fundraising

    13:26 Calling Out Unauthorized Fundraisers

    15:41 The Only Legit Donation Method

    22:27 Final Reminders And Sign Off

    #justiceforjustin #justiceforvoicesforvoicestiktok #VoicesforVoices #Lying #Truth #BodyLanguage #Deception #HonestyMatters #LiarDetector #NonverbalCues #PsychologyOfLies #TrustIssues #DetectingLies #EmotionalIntelligence #TruthOrLieChallenge #UnderstandingDeceit #JustinAlanHayes #JustinHayes #help3billion #TikTok #Instagram #truth #Jesusaire #VoiceForChange #HealingTogether #Episode462

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    24 min
  • Your Unorthodox Path Is Working Even When It Doesn't Feel Like It | Episode 461

    Your Unorthodox Path Is Working Even When It Doesn't Feel Like It | Episode 461

    Waiting is easy when you don’t care. When you do care, the clock feels personal. We get real about impatience, the kind that shows up when you’re building something meaningful and you want proof that it’s working right now.

    I’m Justin Alan Hayes, and I share what it feels like to carry a long-term mission through short-term frustration at Voices for Voices. We talk about the everyday triggers of impatience, then connect them to bigger goals like growing a global nonprofit, reaching more countries and cities, and staying steady when progress isn’t a straight line. If you’ve ever felt pressure to produce “deliverables” fast, or felt misunderstood because your path is a little unorthodox, you’ll recognize yourself here.

    We also dig into the mindset that helps when doubt gets loud: stepping back to see the bigger picture, remembering that anything worth doing takes time, and choosing work you genuinely love so the hard days don’t automatically equal failure. I touch on the emotional weight of needing to show results and why support systems matter, especially when you’re driven and ambitious.

    If you’re searching for motivation, patience, personal growth, goal setting, or nonprofit leadership lessons, this is a short reset you can come back to when the wait feels like too much. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s building something, and leave a review with the dream you’re refusing to quit on.

    *Donate Today:  lovevoices.org

    **Find our book here:

    Amazon: https://voices-for-voices.org/3ZhJ6AW

    Publisher: https://voices-for-voices.org/3LKL1uN

    ***Website: https://voices-for-voices.org/4byLXgb

    Instagram: @voicesforvoices

    TikTok: @voices_for_voices

    Facebook: Voices for Voices

    *Voices for Voices is a 501c3 nonprofit charity. All donations are 100% tax deductible.


    Chapter Markers

    0:00 Welcome And Mission Updates

    3:50 Why I Struggle With Waiting

    8:00 Progress Rarely Moves In Straight Lines

    11:45 Deliverables Doubt And Staying Called

    15:10 Timeframes That Build Real Results

    17:20 Dream Bigger And Believe Anyway

    22:05 Closing Thanks And Share The Show

    #justiceforjustin #justiceforvoicesforvoicestiktok #VoicesforVoices #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #PatienceIsAVirtue #SelfImprovement #EmbraceTheJourney #LifeLessons #WorkInProgress #InnerPeace #SlowDownToSpeedUp #FindingJoyInWaiting #MentalWellbeing #SelfDiscoveryJourney #CultivatingPatience #TransformationalThinking #VoicesforVoicesPodcast #JustinAlanHayes #JustinHayes #help3billion #TikTok #Instagram #truth #Jesusaire #VoiceForChange #HealingTogether #Episode461

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    24 min
  • Two Overlapping Shows Nearly Broke Us | Here's What Changed | Episode 460

    Two Overlapping Shows Nearly Broke Us | Here's What Changed | Episode 460

    Everyone sees the camera and the microphone. Almost nobody sees the stress, the admin, the bills, and the repetition it takes to keep a mission driven podcast alive. We get real about what’s happening behind Voices for Voices, why the work can look easy from the outside, and what it actually costs in time, energy, and focus to publish consistently across platforms.

    We also tell the honest story of our early setup: running two separate audio shows that often overlapped, paying for studio time, and pushing our bodies through nonstop “good stress” that still registers as stress. That pressure forced a hard but necessary lesson in sustainability, podcast production, and creator health. The shift came when we streamlined from two shows into one Voices for Voices TV show and podcast, tightened our workflow, and kept learning through trial and error so more people could watch or listen in the way that works for them.

    Underneath the logistics is the reason we refuse to quit. We talk about purpose, faith, and positive energy, and why we’re committed to reducing stigma around mental health and suicidal thoughts. Our goal is massive: help and reach three billion people over a lifetime and beyond, and we believe that only happens if we keep showing up, even when it’s imperfect. If this conversation helps you keep going, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. What’s one thing you can simplify today so you don’t give up tomorrow?

    *Donate Today:  lovevoices.org

    **Find our book here:

    Amazon: https://voices-for-voices.org/3ZhJ6AW

    Publisher: https://voices-for-voices.org/3LKL1uN

    ***Website: https://voices-for-voices.org/4byLXgb

    Instagram: @voicesforvoices

    TikTok: @voices_for_voices

    Facebook: Voices for Voices

    *Voices for Voices is a 501c3 nonprofit charity. All donations are 100% tax deductible.


    Chapter Markers

    0:00 Welcome And How To Support

    1:29 Why Podcasting Only Looks Easy

    4:45 Two Shows Became Too Much

    8:08 Paying For Studio Time On Zero Budget

    14:51 Streamlining Into One TV Podcast

    18:22 The Three Billion People Mission

    23:06 Purpose Faith And Not Quitting

    25:12 Stigma Roadblocks And Choosing Yourself

    28:00 Final Encouragement And Sign Off

    #justiceforjustin #justiceforvoicesforvoicestiktok #VoicesforVoices #ChallengeAccepted #LooksEasy #RealityCheck #TryThisAtHome #ExpectationsVsReality #DoItYourself #YouThinkItsEasy #LearningCurve #RealLifeStruggles #DareToTry #CanYouDoIt #VoicesforVoicesPodcast #JustinAlanHayes #JustinHayes #help3billion #TikTok #Instagram #truth #Jesusaire #VoiceForChange #HealingTogether #Episode460

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    31 min
  • This Folklorist Rewrites His Own Stories When He Gets Details Wrong | Episode 459

    This Folklorist Rewrites His Own Stories When He Gets Details Wrong | Episode 459

    A myth can entertain you for five minutes or it can carry a culture for generations, and that’s why the details matter. We sit down with folklorist and creator David Solomon for a wide-ranging update on Mythical Creatures Around the World, including what’s changing, what’s coming next, and what the pressure feels like when tens of thousands of people treat your stories like a shared public record.

    We talk about accountability in storytelling and why David goes out of his way to correct errors, even years later, because mislabeling origins or regions can spark real harm. From there, the conversation moves into the personal cost of building a growing creative universe: anxiety, public criticism, conflict in the Christian fantasy space, and serious health challenges that force a hard reset on priorities. Along the way we also get a clear picture of Mythical as a family-led creative legacy, with new work emerging from David’s wife and child as the project expands.

    Then we dig into the roadmap: a canonized timeline where every story “counts,” more like a connected Star Wars-style continuity than endless superhero reboots. You’ll hear how real-world disasters inspired modern mythmaking, why we’re committed to stories that lift people up, and how we’re thinking about clean content for families while still being honest about adult themes and proper boundaries. We also share plans for books, comics, RPGs, music partnerships, and future film and TV projects, plus a direct warning about fraudsters impersonating the brands.

    Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review if you want to help us keep building stories that matter. What kind of myth do you want to see brought to life next?


    *Donate Today:  lovevoices.org

    **Find our book here:

    Amazon: https://voices-for-voices.org/3ZhJ6AW

    Publisher: https://voices-for-voices.org/3LKL1uN

    ***Website: https://voices-for-voices.org/4byLXgb

    Instagram: @voicesforvoices

    TikTok: @voices_for_voices

    Facebook: Voices for Voices

    *Voices for Voices is a 501c3 nonprofit charity. All donations are 100% tax deductible.


    Chapter Markers

    0:00 Welcome And How To Support

    2:56 Mythical Creatures Update Begins

    4:08 Owning Mistakes And Cultural Accuracy

    7:19 Pressure Anxiety And Writing Faithfully 

    10:52 Health Scares And Family Responsibilities

    14:25 Mythical As A Family Creative Legacy

    16:39 Returning To Regular Posting

    20:11 Building Stories That Lift People

    25:28 A Canon Timeline Like Star Wars

    29:25 Clean Content For Families

    33:05 Productions Games Music And Growth Plans

    38:21 Books Comics And Recommended Titles

    42:45 Fraud Warnings And Closing Thanks

    #justiceforjustin #justiceforvoicesforvoicestiktok #VoicesforVoices #Folklore #FictionUniverse #FaithInStories #AccountabilityInNarratives #StorytellingInsights #CulturalMythology #CharacterDevelopment #LiteraryAnalysis #NarrativeThemes #MythAndFaith #CreativeWritingTips #FolkloristPerspective #WorldBuilding101 #ExploringBeliefsThroughFiction #TalesOfAccountability #VoicesforVoicesPodcast #JustinAlanHayes #JustinHayes #help3billion  #TikTok #Instagram #truth #Jesusaire #VoiceForChange #HealingTogether #Episode459

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    51 min
  • Your Body Isn't Lazy, It's Recovering | Episode 458

    Your Body Isn't Lazy, It's Recovering | Episode 458

    Some mornings, you wake up, sit down for a second, and suddenly you’re nodding off. It’s easy to blame your meds, blame your schedule, or blame yourself. I wanted to slow down and talk honestly about that foggy, confusing space where depression, fatigue, and sleep collide and where the world is quick to label people as “lazy” when something deeper may be going on.

    We dig into why extra sleep can be a form of mental health recovery, not a personal weakness. I share what I’ve been noticing in my own routine, including moments where I doze off even before taking any morning medication. That leads to a simple explanation of medication half-life, how long it can take your body to process a drug, and why timing matters when you’re taking more than one medication. We also talk about sleep hygiene, why better habits help but don’t solve everything overnight, and why fatigue can come in waves.

    I also connect the dots to older patterns like binge drinking and how alcohol can linger in the system longer than we expect, especially if our body processes things more slowly. The bigger takeaway is understanding: bodies are different, brains need rest, and less judgment makes it easier for people to speak up, ask for help, and track what’s really happening.

    If this resonates, share it with someone who needs a little more compassion right now. Subscribe, pass the show along, and leave a review so more people can find these conversations.

    *Donate Today:  lovevoices.org

    **Find our book here:

    Amazon: https://voices-for-voices.org/3ZhJ6AW

    Publisher: https://voices-for-voices.org/3LKL1uN

    ***Website: https://voices-for-voices.org/4byLXgb

    Instagram: @voicesforvoices

    TikTok: @voices_for_voices

    Facebook: Voices for Voices

    *Voices for Voices is a 501c3 nonprofit charity. All donations are 100% tax deductible.


    Chapter Markers

    0:00 Welcome And Listener Gratitude

    2:27 Wind Noise And Puppy Cameos

    5:14 Milestones Goals And World Unrest

    8:18 Depression Sleep And Morning Dozing

    20:36 Medication Half-Life Explained Simply

    26:12 Party Days Alcohol And Slow Recovery

    32:30 Stigma Reduction And Closing Requests


    #justiceforjustin #justiceforvoicesforvoicestiktok #VoicesforVoices #ExtraSleep #RestAndRecovery #SleepBenefits #MentalHealthMatters #HealthyLifestyle #SelfCareTips #SleepScience #ProductivityHacks #RestIsProductive #ImportanceOfSleep #WorkLifeBalance #SleepAwareness #MindfulLiving #EnergyBoosting #WellnessJourney #VoicesforVoicesPodcast #JustinAlanHayes #JustinHayes #help3billion  #TikTok #Instagram #truth #Jesusaire #VoiceForChange #HealingTogether #Episode458

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    35 min
  • Saying I Love You Before It's Too Late | Episode 457

    Saying I Love You Before It's Too Late | Episode 457

    455 episodes sounds like a number until you hear what’s underneath it: a clock you can’t stop, a mental health journey you can’t fake, and a choice to lead by example even when life feels heavy. I talk about why the Voices for Voices TV show and podcast keeps moving, and why creating something meaningful with very little budget can still change lives. If you’ve ever wondered whether your anxiety, depression, trauma, or diagnosis disqualifies you from building a mission, I want this to be a clear answer: it doesn’t.

    I also return to a conversation that shook me, a rare and honest look at caregiving and how we treat people as they age. Dementia, Alzheimer’s, cancer, assisted living, end-of-life decisions, and family dynamics can make people disappear socially long before they’re gone. I share why dignity and respect matter, why “being there” can be the whole point, and how simple acts like sitting in the same room can bring real comfort when words run out.

    The most personal moments come from my own story: recovery after a hospital discharge, fear that lingered for months, and the quiet support my dad gave me without needing credit. I also talk about regret, the weight of not saying “I love you” sooner, and what it felt like to finally say it while he could still understand. If any of this hits home, share it with someone who needs it, subscribe for more real conversations, and leave a review so more people can find Voices for Voices. Who are you going to reach out to today?

    *Donate Today:  lovevoices.org

    **Find our book here:

    Amazon: https://voices-for-voices.org/3ZhJ6AW

    Publisher: https://voices-for-voices.org/3LKL1uN

    ***Website: https://voices-for-voices.org/4byLXgb

    Instagram: @voicesforvoices

    TikTok: @voices_for_voices

    Facebook: Voices for Voices

    *Voices for Voices is a 501c3 nonprofit charity. All donations are 100% tax deductible.


    Chapter Markers

    0:00 Welcome And Big Ask To Share

    1:20 Why The Catalog Keeps Growing

    3:46 Making Hard Topics Visible

    6:15 Caregiving With Dignity And Respect

    12:52 When Presence Is The Comfort

    14:54 Recovery Fears After The Hospital

    18:17 Regret And Learning To Say Love

    21:12 Time Is Limited So Show Up

    22:55 Closing Thanks And Subscribe Reminder

    #justiceforjustin #justiceforvoicesforvoicestiktok #VoicesforVoices #BeingThere #NonVerbalCommunication #EmotionalSupport #ConnectionMatters #PresenceOverWords #SilentUnderstanding #QualityTime #CompassionInAction #EmpathyInRelationships #MindfulPresence #SupportWithoutWords #HumanConnection #ListeningWithHeart #MeaningfulRelationships #AffectionWithoutSpeech #VoicesforVoicesPodcast #JustinAlanHayes #JustinHayes #help3billion  #TikTok #Instagram #truth #Jesusaire #VoiceForChange #HealingTogether #Episode457

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    39 min

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