#19b My Mental Healthcare Journey: From Distrust to Advocacy

#19b My Mental Healthcare Journey: From Distrust to Advocacy

2020 was a huge year of change in my life. Not only did I begin a 12 step program of recovery from drugs and alcohol, but I took a mental healthcare journey that I talk about in this episode. And then, towards the end of the year my then-wife filed for divorce. This on top of moving back in with my parents and a global pandemic lockdown.

#24b Two Friends and a Microphone with Daniel Bedich

This conversation is really just two friends taking time to engage with each other on beliefs, values, and life updates. The result is a meandering interview without being boring. Resources: Alan Watts [https://www.ecosia.org/search?q=alan%20watts] Waking Up with Sam Harris [https://www.wakingup.com/]

#24a The Birth of the Podcast with Daniel Bedich

My good friend Daniel Bedich and I talk about the birth of the podcast in this episode, and how pivotal his encouragement was for me to move past talk and into action.

#23 Hope Reger on the killing of her son

In 2016 Hope’s son was shot and killed by a roommate, just a few days before Thanksgiving. This is Hope’s story of grief, frustration, anger, and guilt that eventually turns into a story of giving to others and becoming a friend of God. Resources: grief2hopesupport.com [https://www.grief2hopesupport.com/]

#22 Finding Spirituality in Improv with Michael Greenberg

Chicago-based dermatologist and improvisational actor Michael Greenberg shares how the rules and practice of improv have enhanced his spiritual, professional, and personal life. Resources: crawlspacecomedy.com [https://crawlspacecomedy.com/]