Voice for the Voiceless – From Despair to Hope W/ Marilyn Raichle

Voice for the Voiceless - Discipline under Pressure W/JD Tremblay

If you wish to give feedback to this conversation: https://speakerhub.com/cta/XL2BQc [https://speakerhub.com/cta/XL2BQc]If you wish to contact JD you can to the below: https://hunger4more.com/ IG @ HungryWarrioracademy In today’s episode, I sit down with JD Tremblay — military veteran, author of Hunger for More in Life, faith‑driven mentor, ultra‑endurance athlete, and one of only three people on the planet to complete the EpicDeca. JD’s story is one of grit, transformation, and an unshakeable commitment to becoming more than his circumstances. We dive into JD’s early life, including the impact of his parents’ divorce at age 14 and his decision to join the military at just 17. He opens up about the lessons the military taught him — the real difference between weakness and vulnerability, the internal battles many men face, and the dangers of numbing mental health struggles with substances. Together, we explore the role of 12‑step programs, and I share my perspective on why celebrating sobriety milestones can sometimes create pressure that leads to relapse. JD speaks powerfully about the importance of having a belief system, the stigma surrounding men’s mental health, and the lack of resources that inspired him to create the Hungry Warrior Academy. This is a raw, honest, and deeply human conversation about resilience, identity, and what it truly means to fight for your own life. Tune in for an episode that challenges, inspires, and stays with you long after it ends.

Voice for the Voiceless – Healing the Pick Me Pattern / Esin Pinarli

You can find Esin at: IG @ Esinpinarli_lcsw  https://eternalwellnesscounseling.com/ [https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Feternalwellnesscounseling.com%2F&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw37WbViDbuu7EmQfyhl2RmI]Today we’re joined by Wellness Coach and Holistic Psychotherapist Esin Pinarli, and this episode goes deep. Esin opens up about what led her to create Eternal Wellness Counseling, why working with struggling addicts changed her understanding of recovery, and what people truly need beyond structured programs. We talk about emotional balance, the link between feelings and affirmations, inner‑child healing, and the kind of self‑work most of us avoid but desperately need. It’s vulnerable, it’s honest, and it’s one of those conversations that stays with you long after it ends. If you’re ready for something real, press play.

Voice for the Voiceless - Answering the Hard Questions W / Devin Fish

In this raw and powerful conversation, U.S. Army Veteran, writer, and motivational speaker Devin Fish shares how he transformed a childhood of instability, poverty, and trauma into a life of purpose. He opens up about battling self‑hatred and addiction before the Army, and how a single question — “Do I want to die?” — became the turning point that changed everything. While deployed in Kuwait, he began writing the book that forced him to confront his deepest wounds. With more than seventy introspective prompts, his work challenges others to do the same. We talk about the prompt that impacted him most, the role military structure played in his healing, and the pressure to “be strong” that often kept him silent. He speaks candidly about breaking generational cycles, embracing vulnerability, and redefining strength as both a man and a soldier. Whether you’re facing your own hard questions or searching for a path forward, this episode offers clarity, courage, and hope. A testament to resilience and the power of choosing to live. You Can find Devin @: IG: Devin_5054 FB: Devin Fish Find his book on all platforms, Amazon/Goodreads "Answering the Hard Questions: Let It Be the End of a Chapter, Not the End of the Book."

Voice for the Voiceless – Project 55 W/ Justin Goodman

Justin Goodman, Co‑Founder of the nonprofit Project 55 and co‑host of The Project 55 Podcast, brings honesty, curiosity, and lived experience to a show dedicated to transforming how we respond to mental health crises. Born from a gap Justin saw firsthand—where everyday people wanted to help but didn’t know how—Project 55 exists to equip communities with practical mental health first‑response skills. And the podcast is where those conversations come alive. Justin dives into the realities of crisis support, the surprising reactions from workplaces and communities after training, and what it would take for mental health education to become as common as CPR. Along the way, he sits with guests whose stories shift perspectives, spark new ideas, and energize the mission. Justin also brings his own journey into the conversation. Living with bipolar disorder and chronic pain, he reflects on the turning point that led him to speak openly, how sharing his story has reshaped his understanding of it, and the people who have supported him along the way. He talks candidly about balancing public advocacy with protecting his own mental health, and what he wishes more people understood about living with a mental health condition. At its core, The Project 55 Podcast is about building a world where no one faces a mental health crisis alone. Justin’s hope for the next five years—and beyond—is simple but bold: a society that responds to mental health with skill, compassion, and humanity. You can find Justin at https://project55.org/ Podcast at: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gfbN9KNh0COUlIJcD2SYb?si=e399fe094d5e4c75

Voice for the Voiceless – From Despair to Hope W/ Marilyn Raichle

Reframing Alzheimer’s Through Art, Love, and Bold Advocacy — with Marilyn Raichle In this episode, we sit down with Marilyn Raichle, Executive Director of Maude’s Awards, founder of The Art of Alzheimer’s, and author of Don’t Walk Away. Marilyn shares how her mother Jean’s creativity transformed her understanding of dementia and sparked a mission to change the way the world sees Alzheimer’s. We dig into the misconceptions she’s determined to break, what makes truly exceptional dementia‑care programs stand out, and why creativity and person‑centered care are shaping the future. Marilyn also opens up about the emotional journey behind her memoir — and the powerful choice to stay present even when her mother once told her to walk away. If you’re a caregiver, an advocate, or simply someone who believes in dignity and humanity, this conversation will stay with you. Learn more: Links to Maude’s Awards, The Art of Alzheimer’s, and Don’t Walk Away are shared below. https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilynraichle/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilynraichle/]   www.facebook.com/marilyn.raichle [http://www.facebook.com/marilyn.raichle] instagram.com/raichlem/ [http://instagram.com/raichlem/]       Dontwalkaway.net/