Who Isn't F*cking Crazy?

Welcome to Season Two of Who Isn't F*cking Crazy, hosted by Doug Engelman and Stacey Kolomer!

Doug Engelman and Stacey Kolomer use the experiences and insight of guests across the mental health spectrum to help us all understand that most people are dealing with diagnoses of mental disorders, either their own or that of a loved one. Peers, family members, clinicians, educators, and STUDENTS (the focus of season two) share their stories to help reduce the stigma of mental illness.

Edited by Michael Magnanti.

At the age of forty, with four young children Janis had a sudden twist in life with the start of her husband's manic behavior ultimately leading to Bi-Polar diagnosis. Janis describes the challenges of trying to keep some form of family stability with little knowledge or support of his mental illness. Twenty some years later, Janis and Chuck have been fortunate enough to volunteer and give back to the mental health community through NAMI Wilmington. 

Hosted by Doug Engelman and Stacey Kolomer. Edited by Michael Magnanti.

Dr. Elizabeth Walters, Lecturer in Chemistry discusses her eye opening experience with an international student who had a mental health crisis during her study abroad at UNCW.

Hosted by Doug Engelman and Stacey Kolomer. Edited by Michael Magnanti.

Bill Kawczynski, UNCW Director of Military Affairs talks about the experiences of veterans returning to school.

Hosted by Doug Engleman and Stacey Kolomor. Edited by Michael Magnanti.

Adam Hall, Employee Relations for the City of Wilmington, discusses challenges in the workplace when someone is having a mental health crisis.

Hosted by Doug Engleman and Stacey Kolomer. Edited by Michael Magnanti.

Hosted by Doug Engelman and Stacey Kolomer. Edited by Michael Magnanti.

Ryan Estes is the COO of Coastal Horizons, Treasurer and Compliance Officer for NASW, UNCW's Part-time Lecturer of the Year, and all around amazing social worker is here to talk all things policy related to Mental Health.

Hosted by Doug Engelman and Stacey Kolomer. Edited by Michael Magnanti.

Aileen and her family were introduced to serious mental illness when their son Geoff was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder as a freshman in college. Now, 21 years later, Aileen says "she doesn't believe they could have navigated successfully without NAMI DuPage and all it offers its clients and their families." What we who know her admire so much are her tireless efforts to help others who face that same journey. She began volunteering for NAMI DuPage over 20 years ago, and has risen through their ranks to become a "trainer of trainers" on a national level, mentoring many dozens of like minded volunteers who are now peer group facilitators and educational instructors. NAMI thrives only through the efforts of amazing people like Aileen. 

Hosted by Doug Engelman and Stacey Kolomer. Edited by Michael Magnanti.

Briana Carr is a proud UNCW School of Social Work grad! Over her career she has provided clinical services for Coastal Horizons Center, the Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina, and most recently launched a full-time solo practice. She also teaches for her alma mater. Briana, who is trained in family therapy, particularly structural family therapy, has pursued specialized certification in the Gottman Method and EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, therapy.

Hosted by Doug Engleman and Stacey Kolomer. Edited by Michael Magnanti.

Alabama Stone is many things. A poet, an artist, storyteller for social justice, a mental health professional, a peer, and a young person living with mental health challenges. She is passionate about art, community inclusion, social justice, and de-stigmatizing mental illness. Alabama is a trained NAMI In Our Own Voice facilitator, Support Group Facilitator and Facilitator Mentor. She strives to make NAMI Wilmington more accessible to young people and to underserved communities.

Hosted by Doug Engelman and Stacey Kolomer. Edited by Michael Magnanti.