Society Rewired

On this episode of Society Rewired, Jerry and Brad collaborate to discuss how they have been impacted by both suicide and death. They discuss the challenges they personally experienced with both their first and second loss by suicide and how they evolved in their grief. They also discuss the light at the end of the tunnel and how to find hope. 

Joining us on this episode of Society Rewired we are excited to have guest Vicki Stewart. Vicki is the Executive Director of the Sioux Falls Business Resource Network. Vicki is an advocate for the inclusion of people with disabilities into all aspects of society. She shares with us what it is like being a person with disability, her experience with mental health and a little bit about her own personal relationship. 

On the next episode of Society Rewired, Brad and Jerry are excited to have guest Dave Holly from The Dave Holly Hour podcast. Brad, Jerry and Dave address depression in various careers and various points in life. Dave brings his knowledge of the comedic industry and how many comedians are impacted by depression and various other forms mental health. 

Make sure to also check out The Dave Holly Hour podcast at: https://www.davehollyhour.com/ 

Brad and Jerry are back to kick off season 2 of Society Rewired. In this episode Brad and Jerry walk through upcoming topics you can expect to hear in season 2, future guests and where they have been for the last six months! All while struggling to pronounce the word rural! 

In our final episode of Season 1 we recap some of our favorite episodes, what we have learned from our guests, what to expect in season 2 and revisit the dumpster fire that was 2020. Check it out now!

On our next episode of Society Rewired, we have artist and business owner Jillian Gunlicks on the show. Jillian joins us to discuss The Wild Woman Experience, The Kalon Project as well as talk about trauma and trauma recovery. Throughout the episode we discuss a few resources as well. Make sure to check them out below. 

Jillian Artistry: https://www.jillianartistry.com 

The Kalon Project: https://www.facebook.com/thekalonproject22

The Wild Women Experience: https://m.facebook.com/events/1190460971388295 

The Compass Center: https://thecompasscenter.org 

On our next episode of Society Rewired, we have mortgage loan officer and SJ4H board member Jason Schroeder on the show. Jason comes on to discuss the challenges of working in a position where income is strictly commission with no base salary and the stress that puts on an individual. Jason does a great job of talking through how he decompresses, addresses the challenges of sales and how he has faced some of his own mental health challenges.

On our next episode of Society Rewired, in anticipation of National Public Safety Telecommunicators week we interview Talon Worlie, an 911 emergency operator. Talon is the first voice you hear when you dial 911 and he shares his experience fielding emergency calls on a daily basis and the constant challenges a high pressure role of being an emergency responder creates mentally. Often these are the individuals that are overlooked and under appreciated in our emergency response system. So get ready for an incredible episode.

On this episode of Society Rewired we had the pleasure of sitting down with Founder and CEO of The Hurdle Life Coach, Terry Liggins. Terry is a South Dakota ACEs and Resilience Master Trainer and Graduate of the University of South Dakota. He is an educator and provides direct support, crisis care and coaching services to men and women in reentry through his company The Hurdle Life Coach. He shares his incredible story of overcoming adversity, confronting challenges head on and how approaching life like a hurdler can prepare you for what’s next.

On this episode of Society Rewired we have guest Gretchen Gammeter on the show. Gretchen brings a unique perspective as we discuss challenges in parenting and how to address mental wellness while supporting a child battling cancer. 

On this special episode of Society Rewired we have guest Rocky Hayes, owner of Rocky Hayes Design. Both Rocky and Co-Host Jerry Cook share intimate details around the challenges of losing a father at a young age and how they dealt with the mental wellness challenges associated. 

January is national mentor month and featured on this episode is our very first guest Lora Hayes, the Executive Director of TeamMates of Sioux Falls Mentoring. Lora brings a unique perspective to mentoring, discusses the benefits of being a mentor and addresses how it can help improve mental wellness. 

Host Brad Hearst & Co-Host Jerry Cook dive deep into the dumpster fire of 2020. From discussion around the pandemic COVID-19 itself, vaccines, riots, presidential elections and the impact social distancing has on our own mental wellness is on the table in this episode of Society Rewired. 

Society Rewired is an outspoken, honest discussion, driven to bring both men and women together in an open forum to talk about mental wellness and the pressure associated with managing careers, families, the demands of society along with much more. Through our podcast, affiliate organization Survivors Joining for Hope (SJ4H), sponsors, and listeners, we strive to rewire societies perception of mental health and reduce the impact suicide has on our communities.