Break The Chains, Find Your Flame

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Over the last 10 years, David has completed over 50 triathlons, including 15 Ironman-distance triathlons (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run), more than 50 runs longer than marathon distance, including several 24-hour runs, running 85 miles in Mexico in the heat of the summer, running 104 miles straight from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach, and most recently biking 4,700-miles in just six weeks as he met with the participants of his upcoming book exploring the emotional side of cancer. As a former sedentary, over-weight, smoker, David knew that he needed to focus not on what others wanted out of him, but on what he wanted out of life. Through lessons learned in business and sport, David introduces the concept of the “middle of the pack” and discusses how to get more out of ourselves than ever imagined. He applies this concept to life and business and adds value to the people he works with coming from the perspective of the “middle of the pack.” David was born in Miami and raised mostly in the Los Angeles area. He and his wife split their time between homes in Southern California and Southern Nevada. He has worked in real estate, lending, construction, started both an animation company and a skin care company, and then went into financial services. He has college-aged twins who are as aspirational as their father. After losing his sister to brain cancer, David has organized a yearly fundraiser in her memory, the most recent being the impetus for his upcoming book, Cycle of Lives – 15 People’s Stories, 5,000 Miles, and a Journey Through the Emotional Chaos of Cancer.

ANGELA IRWIN, MBA Angela Irwin is an international Life & Confidence Coach, TEDx speaker, and the founder of Joyful Life Solutions (www.joyfullifesolutions.com) which specializes in helping women reprogram their self-esteem & self-acceptance to build lasting confidence. Prior to that, Angela spent 15 years in the corporate medical device field, holding various positions in marketing, management, and clinical education in the U.S., Australia, and Europe. During the pandemic, Angela launched the Joyful Life Cochlear Implant Fund (www.jlcif.org) to help ensure her fellow cochlear implant recipients have access to the ongoing critical technology that they need to keep their hearing. Angela supplements her training by drawing from her personal experiences, numerous challenges, and transitions in her own life. In addition to her coaching training, Angela holds a B.S. degree in sociology & psychology, as well as an MBA. Born in a small farm community in South Dakota, Angela has lived and traveled all over the world. She and her husband Colin have been living in France for the past 11 years. You can watch Angela’s TEDx talk here: https://bit.ly/2S3vHxH

Becky has been practicing Master’s level therapy since 2005 in a broad range of settings which has created her dynamic background. Her work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and School Districts keeps her inspired and creative. In addition to her clinical work, Becky has done trainings and talks for programs and agencies in varies parts of the United States. Becky began her private practice in 2014 and has been focused on providing her local communities with resources and clinical support, aiming to help all people know that they matter in this life and that they are witnessed and cared about. She believes that to understand someone’s current thoughts, feelings and behaviors that it is beneficial to understand what experiences “made us who we are.” By taking time to explore the past and connect it to the present, Becky believes more lasting change, healing and relief can be experienced by her clients. Becky currently practices in East Bridgewater, MA.

Tara Wosiski is an artist, author and art educator. She teaches mindfulness to children and adults, and creates large scale community artworks designed to produce experiences of awe. She received her MAT through the University of The Arts and was trained to teach mindfulness through the Center for Resilience. She is deeply connected to nature and loves learning about the brain. Tara is always working on many types of creative endeavors.--

The Rev. Tim Schenck serves as rector of the Episcopal Parish of St. John the Evangelist in Hingham, Massachusetts, on Boston’s South Shore. He is the author of five books full of humor and faith, including, most recently, Holy Grounds: The Surprising Connection Between Coffee and Faith— From Dancing Goats to Satan’s Drink (Fortress Press). When not tending to his parish, drinking single-origin coffee, desperately seeking material for his syndicated “In Good Faith” column, or blogging at clergyconfidential.com, Tim is likely hanging out with his family that includes his wife, Bryna, two young adult sons, Benedict and Zachary, and two rescue dogs, Cooper and Daisy Duke. Follow him on Twitter @FatherTim. Link to Holy Grounds: https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Grounds-Surprising-Connection-between/dp/1506448232 Link to my Twitter account @FatherTim: https://twitter.com/FatherTim Link to St. John's in Hingham: https://www.stjohns-hingham.org Link to Lent Madness: www.lentmadness.org

Jo-Ann Venezia Phillips is a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist currently running a private practice in Medway Massachusetts. Jo-Ann’s interests fall heavily on the somatic and depth psychologies, mindfulness, meditation, and the emerging field of relational neuroscience. Educated in social work at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at Salam State University, she believes in a holistic view of the self, looking at a person from a bio-psych-social- and spiritual perspective. Jo-Ann’s approach integrates developmental, psychoanalytic, and relational psychologies incorporating contemplative, meditative and mindfulness-based approaches to her practice. Over the last 20 years Jo-Ann has trained and practiced in a variety of settings and modalities, primarily with adults and adolescents focusing on the exploration and understanding of the human experience. Jo-Ann has extensive experience, education and training in addiction recovery and trauma. She specializes in working with high-risk behaviors, anxiety, stress, depression, issues with relationships and coping challenges. Her strengths are in teaching adaptive coping skills, exploring underlying causes and identifying and implementing solutions. She has an integrative approach using the theoretical frameworks of Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness- Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and EMDR. In the last several years she has focused on Trauma and Post Traumatic Growth. Using the relational field, Jo-Ann invites her clients to enter into the therapeutic relationship with the spirit of collaboration, exploration and compassion. Grounded in the understanding that a strong therapeutic relationship is vital to the healing and transformation process, Jo-Ann uses play, humor, compassion and warmth to foster a deep connection with those she works with.

Lacey McClure is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts.  She has worked with diverse populations across the lifespan in the greater Boston area.  She spent the majority of her early career working in community mental health in leadership roles and as a therapist.  She owns and operates a private practice where she specializes in treating Eating Disorders that she started in 2018.  At the end of 2020, Lacey left her position as Director of Behavioral Health at Steward Health Care to travel the country on a yearlong road trip while working full time with private practice clients virtually.

A suicide prevention and social justice educator, Ysabel Garcia founded Estoy Aqui, an initiative that focuses on the sociocultural factors contributing to suicide risk in Latino/Latinx and Black communities via training, dialogue, and outreach. Garcia’s experience as a first-generation Dominican immigrant, as well as her lived experience as a former psychiatric patient, has influenced her work to dismantle the myths and sanism surrounding mental health and suicide. Garcia regularly collaborates with the Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and the United Suicide Survivors International Council. Additionally, she often advocates for community care alternatives and peer support methods as viable resources for mental health support. Specifically, her outreach program, La Cultura Sana, offers skills-based dialogues addressing suicide and mental health to key figures in the Latino/x and Black community that provide emotional support as part of their day-to-day work or social roles. Lastly, Garcia serves as a Western Massachusetts Training Consortium board member, Hampden County Health Improvement Plan Behavioral Health Domain member, Suicide Prevention Resource Center Lived Experience Advisory Committee member, and Springfield Youth Mental Health Coalition member. She works in Nipmuc and Pocumtuc Land, known as Western Massachusetts, and holds a master’s degree in public health.

Dr. Pandit is a Licensed psychologist in Connecticut and New York, currently working with patients in skilled nursing, subacute rehab, and assisted living facilities engaging patients in individual psychotherapy, as well as psychological and cognitive assessments. She earned her doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from Springfield College in Massachusetts in 2016. She completed my post-doctoral fellowship at the Pace University, Westchester Campus, Counseling and Personal Development Center in 2017; and completed her pre-doctoral internship at the SUNY Oneonta Counseling Center in 2016. Dr Pandit's prior experiences have included college counseling, community mental health, in-home behavioral management, and outpatient hospital settings. She is extremely passionate about the intersectionality of mental health and diversity and inclusion.

Whitney Dodds is the founder of Wellness for the Culture, a mental health practice in Springfield, MA. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, as well as a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from American International College. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Connecticut and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts. Whitney is passionate about the well-being of people. Her approach is tailor-made to encourage engagement, within communities, all the while dismantling the cultural stigma that hinders black and brown people from receiving treatment. Check out the work she is doing, and her amazing blog at: https://wellnessfortheculture.com/

Dr Barr has nearly a decade of experience as a therapist and is fortunate to have trained with many brilliant and respected clinicians. His PhD is in Counseling Psychology, from University of Louisville, where he received in-depth academic and clinical training on mental health, psychosocial development, the process of psychotherapy, and more; and engaged in research on a variety of aspects of psychology and human experience. He completed three additional years of advanced clinical training as a health service psychologist and psychotherapist at Cambridge Health Alliance under the auspices of Harvard Medical School Department of Psychiatry. He opened his private consulting practice in 2020 and his private psychotherapy practice in 2021. Check out his services and more about his background at: https://www.drsebastianbarr.com/

Dr. Pandit is a Licensed psychologist in Connecticut and New York, currently working with patients in skilled nursing, subacute rehab, and assisted living facilities engaging patients in individual psychotherapy, as well as psychological and cognitive assessments. She earned her doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from Springfield College in Massachusetts in 2016. She completed my post-doctoral fellowship at the Pace University, Westchester Campus, Counseling and Personal Development Center in 2017; and completed her pre-doctoral internship at the SUNY Oneonta Counseling Center in 2016. Dr Pandit's prior experiences have included college counseling, community mental health, in-home behavioral management, and outpatient hospital settings. She is extremely passionate about the intersectionality of mental health and diversity and inclusion. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7588752/

Our 4th Stigma Is Curable Event based on de-mystifying Anxieties, and challenging concepts and stigmas related to this emotion. Presented by Steve Opalenik

Some listeners and clients asked me to release just the Progressive Muscle Relaxation guided meditation, without the 20 minute explanation. Here it is, simple and plain, just the guided meditation for your listening pleasure.

Whitney Dodds is the founder of Wellness for the Culture, a mental health practice in Springfield, MA. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, as well as a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from American International College. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Connecticut and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts. Whitney is passionate about the well-being of people. Her approach is tailor-made to encourage engagement, within communities, all the while dismantling the cultural stigma that hinders black and brown people from receiving treatment. Check out the work she is doing, and her amazing blog at: https://wellnessfortheculture.com/

Laura Martin is a Certified IBS Nutrition Consultant and founder of Healing to Happy – an online holistic, gut-brain focused company that helps women suffering from IBS and Anxiety to get back to eating normally without fear of FODMAP's. After battling her way through IBS, hypothyroidism, anxiety, hormonal imbalances, and skin issues... she found herself with an unhealthy relationship with food and knew there had to be a better way... After many failed attempts and lessons learned, she came up with this one method known as the F.R.E.E. method that put her symptoms into remission without following restrictive diets or fancy supplement regimes. And yes, that nutrition routine now includes pizza without running to the bathroom. By applying this method using food, lifestyle, radical shifts in consciousness, and mindfulness practices + tools she's gone on to help hundreds of women around the globe do the same through her online courses: Signature Gut Recharge Program and 1:1 Gut Accelerator Program. social www.healingtohappy.com/instagram or www.healingtohappy.com/ibsrelief

Alexander Castiglione is the founder and executive director of Barbells For Bullies, a national 501(c)3 non-profit established in 2016 that leverages fitness to raise money and awareness for animal rescues around the US, with an emphasis on bully breeds. He runs the organization as a volunteer with the support of his wife, Lindsay, and his two rescue bullies - Moxy and Slater. To date, Barbells For Bullies has conducted over 35 events around the US, and donated over $150,000 to local animal rescues. In addition to spaying and neutering over 250 dogs via their Ruck Your Balls Off Initiative since 2019, and directly sponsoring over 100 urgent dogs with The Underdog Fund (which is funded by merchandise sales and pop up competitions) Barbells For Bullies offers free content and resources to the community at large surrounding responsible pet ownership. Alex works full time in the advertising field, is an avid CrossFitter, BJJ practitioner, and a self-professed "chronic challenge seeker," and recently completed his MA in Mass Communication with applied research in the non-profit stakeholder creation space. He lives with his wife, daughter, and two rescue pups in Atlanta. Donate: https://secure.givelively.org/teams/barbells-for-bullies-inc/sit-ups-for-pups-2021/the-promethean-project

Steve "Coach Fury" Holiner is the Owner of Speakeasy of Strength in Brooklyn, NY. Steve got into fitness in his mid-thirties with the singular goal of becoming a strong parent. Speakeasy of Strength offers Personal Training and Online Coaching. As a DVRT and Original Strength Master Instructor, (when not in a pandemic) Fury travels the world teaching certifications and workshops. During the pandemic, Steve partnered with Tina Morin (owner of MSC Strength) to create Die Mighty Method: A Non-dogmatic and Practical Guide to Teaching the Big 6 Kettlebell Movements. Fury is also the creator of Coach Fury Podcast where he discusses strength, music and movies with current and upcoming heroes in fitness, music and art. Did we mention he has an awesome Godzilla collection? Live long, be strong and DIE MIGHTY! Website: https://speakeasyofstrength.com/ Instagram: @iamcoachfury

Didier Sylvain is an experienced life alignment coach and consultant specializing in leadership effectiveness, team facilitation, personal development and thought leadership strategy. Through his private practice, he leverages his training in intentional change theory, appreciative inquiry, adaptive strategy and somatics to develop customized approaches to his client’s individual coaching and leadership development needs. Didier has coached and served as a leadership consultant in a variety of fields including telecom, media and entertainment, labor, healthcare, electoral politics, education, philanthropy, and the social sector. He has worked with numerous teams to facilitate effective team alignment and capacity building, helping those teams grow and deliver powerfully on their missions. Throughout his career, he has worked with and through Good Wolf Group, Deloitte Consulting, Verizon Media, Echoing Green, The James Beard Foundation, and the Campaign for Black Male Achievement. Didier has also coached and taught on leadership at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Notre Dame. Didier holds a B.A. in Economics from Boston College and a M.S. in Public Policy and Management, with a concentration in social entrepreneurship, from Carnegie Mellon University. He has completed post-graduate studies in Adaptive Leadership and Embodied Leadership, was trained in Co-Active Coaching at CTI, is certified to administer and debrief The Leadership Circle 360 assessment, and is a certified practitioner of sound healing and qigong. Didier was also selected for the Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs and is currently completing his Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology at Columbia University. With a voracious mind and an impactful presence, Didier continues to explore ways to apply his academic and creative background to his work with others. He is committed to advancing collective struggles towards equity and unity worldwide. With roots in Haiti, he lives in Los Angeles with his family. https://www.didiersylvain.com/ Instagram: @_didiersylvain_. Album available at https://jovianphoenix.bandcamp.com/

Caroline Collins work creates a true expression of the scientific art of mental and physical fitness. She promotes a lifestyle, not a trend. She is a Science Educator, 2x World Ranked Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt, an Entrepreneur, and a leader in fitness and health. After being physically attacked and fearing for her life over 10 years ago, She realized she knew nothing about how to use her body to protect herself. She sought after a martial art and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu found her. After completing her Master’s in Science Education, she moved out to California from Massachusetts to train with the best BJJ competitor and world champion athlete, Cobrinha, and simultaneously start her career in her other passion: science education. Her aim was to teach people how to live healthier and happier in their bodies through conscious existence and natural nutrition and fitness. After only two years of being a Science Educator, she was promoted to Science Department Chair in the Los Angeles School District. She also served as a Teaching Fellow for the National Science Foundation, being an example for teachers across the country in how to teach science. She lead students in critically thinking about the physiological (function) of the body in order to understand their wellness needs. Knowing the science supports the art of living our best. Taking the risk to leave a successful career to pursue her deeper passion, she left my job to train as a full-time athlete and compete BJJ nationally and internationally. Simultaneously, she started her first business, a health food company to promote optimal nutrition for active people. During the 7 years of living in Los Angeles, she started several businesses in the fitness and nutrition fields, including; a health food and catering company that contracted with Mike Tyson, a fitness/self-defense/wellness program that lead seminars in local school districts and in large corporations and also trained personal and group fitness classes and designed nutrition programs for clients. Her current business, CC Fit & Wellness, is the culmination of her skills, knowledge, and applied experience from being a world ranked Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, a leader in science education, and a successful business creator in nutrition and fitness. The clients she serves are guided to a better understanding of how their body works and its individual needs to function optimally. Her goal for all of her clients is to feel and look beautiful with confidence, strength, and technique. Instagram: @ccfitandwellness Website: ccfitandwellness.com

The Promethean Project’s 3rdmeeting of Stigma Is Curable is focused on the stigma related to addiction & recovery. We are honored to host our Guest Speaker, James Garnes. James Garnes was born and raised in Springfield, MA. The son of two public school teachers, and a multi-instrument/band musician, his journey has taken him from UMass Amherst to prison and back again. James has made a point to engage with his community through speaking engagements in local recovery programs, for the Springfield's District Attorney's Drunk and Distracted Driving program, and for podcasts such as the “Healing Broken Hearts”, and “Break The Chains, Find Your Flame”. He studied Communications at the University of Massachusetts, and believes in the balance of a mental, physical, and spiritual health focused lifestyle

Amy is a ball of energy and knowledge! She has her BS in nutritional sciences from Merrimack College and is now getting her MS in holistic nutrition from Hawthorn University. She's a certified personal trainer through NASM, and works with clients online through, AMPed Up Coaching where she guides people through nutrition, fitness, and mindset work.  You can find her on instagram @amy_puchini where she is always posting helpful tips, healthy recipes, and inspiration. Her website is: ampedupcoaching.weebly.com 

Episode 50!!! So glad to have my cousin, James, on for this episode to talk about his health journey and the small steps he is taking to make a big change in his life!!!

Buy The Book "The Successful Body" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X3V7F53/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_JGBZBR3VVTDP5VJNX91M?fbclid=IwAR03L7ceBgkvvhZXlutgUdjfFhMT45DDao2CDfaxeiX7ooX3rJYGE-yl5RY Rolando Garcia III Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rolando-garcia-iii-48341715/?fbclid=IwAR3jqC-MklyFWLKbAsmWUvD4TUmzqVSzNFmnaTUxTCH7EySpYRlBTwEHHiE Erik Seversen Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-seversen-56ab9b10/?fbclid=IwAR0La-g5TrmSGD9FeLNh7CU_5icdC0HpDJX_fNY80r08qoEauoaY8NMRJYE Erik Seversen website: https://erikseversen.com/?fbclid=IwAR0La-g5TrmSGD9FeLNh7CU_5icdC0HpDJX_fNY80r08qoEauoaY8NMRJYE

Imani Seunarine (she/her) is Multiracial Latina mother, wife, daughter, and avid sewist. She combines her experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and love of sewing on her sewing blog  www.pintuckpress.com. Imani and her family navigate life with chronic illnesses through the integration of traditional and modern medicine. This journey changed the course of their lives and helped to shift her perspective on pathways to healing. She holds a Master’s degree from Northeastern University in Counseling Psychology with concentrations in Gender, Culture, & Political Psychology and Health Psychology. In her career she explores how trauma, health, gender, and culture impact healing outcomes for the children and families she serves. She proudly serves in a behavioral health not-for-profit in her community. You can follow her on Instagram at @pintuckpress

Our Presentor: Dr. Khadijah Tuitt is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who completed her terminal degree at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. She in an alumna of the Partnership Fellow’s Program for emerging Leaders of Color and received honorable mention for the prestigious National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year (NCCY) Award. As a child Khadijah experienced homelessness and neglect and by the time she reached adulthood she was a convicted felon. She is often invited as a panelist or keynote speaker and uses her story of trials to triumphs to help organizations understand the barriers that many Black and underserved individuals face. Dr. Tuitt works to increase awareness around understanding the power of culture, diversity, and inclusivity. She also mentors in the community and is frequently invited to speak about the effects of substance use and mental illness on individuals, families, and society. She is passionate about increasing awareness regarding mental health disparities in underserved communities and in communities of color. Resources:  (n.d.). https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/LSB/LSB10492  At what cost? a review of school police funding and accountability across the U.S. South - idra. (n.d.). IDRA. https://www.idra.org/resource-center/at-what-cost-a-review-of-school-police- funding-and-accountability-across-the-u-s-south/  Hassett-Walker, C. (n.d.). The racist roots of American policing: From slave patrols to traffic stops. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/the-racist-roots-of-american-policing-from-slave- patrols-to-traffic-stops-112816  Hinton, E., & Cook, D. (2021a). The mass criminalization of Black Americans: A historical overview. Annual Review of Criminology, 4(1), 261–286. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-criminol-060520- 033306  Hinton, E., & Cook, D. (2021b). The mass criminalization of black Americans: A historical overview. Annual Review of Criminology, 4(1), 261–286. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-criminol-060520- 033306  Initiative, P. P. (n.d.). Following the money of mass incarceration. https://www.prisonpolicy.org/reports/money.html  The New York Times. (2015, May 8). A Conversation About Growing Up Black | Op-Docs | The New York Times [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSAw51caEeg  The problem with criminalizing childhood trauma | emancipate NorthCarolina. (n.d.). https://emancipatenc.org/this-is-for-the-bad-kids/  The Root. (2017, September 7). How the School-to-Prison Pipeline Functions [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zer6FapK49E  What are aces? | joining forces for children. (n.d.). Joining Forces For Children. https://www.joiningforcesforchildren.org/what-are-aces/ Additional books to continue the conversation: Stamped from the Begining - Ibram X Kendi Me and My White Supremacy- Layla F Saad How to be Antiracist- Ibram X Kendi The New Jim Crow- Michelle Alexander White Fragility - Robing Dianglo

Crisis Hotline : 1-800-273-8255  or Text GO to 741741 Addison Brasil is the Co-Founder, VP, Head of Brand Impact & Strategic Partnerships at tethr. tethr is the world’s first online, peer-to-peer support community connecting men for open and honest conversations about life. Check out the app on Apple App Store or Google play. Tethr

Lorri Comeau, M.Ed. & Tabitha A. Mancini, M.A. co-founded Collaborative Learning Services. They have been colleagues in the field of disabilities for the past seven years and have utilized their expertise and experience to create a company that serves the needs of a wide range of learners. Their work with students, parents and educators strategically integrates education and learning tools that support successful outcomes and incorporates transforming the way we view learning differences. Website: https://www.mycollaborativelearning.com/ Email: info@collablearning.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Collaborative-Learning-Services-101374005118791 Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorri-comeau-1242a6105/ Lorri's book can be found at: https://www.ahead.org/professional-resources/publications/publications-for-sale Dr. Thomas Brown's website: https://www.brownadhdclinic.com/https://chadd.org/ Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - a leading support and resource organization. https://www.brownadhdclinic.com/ Dr. Thomas E. Brown's website - a leading expert and author in the field of ADHD https://www.additudemag.com/ A website and magazine providing current information and resources regarding ADHD http://www.ldonline.org/ A website that provides current information and resources about learning disabilities

Trailer for our new Miniseries Podcast of Stigma Is Curable- Our programming of community conversations on how to battle against mental and physical health stigmas.

https://www.instagram.com/tannerkern/ https://www.tannerkern.com https://afsp.donordrive.com/campaign/100-Mile-Treadmill-Run- - Link to donate to 100 mile treadmill run for suicide awareness Tanner Kern is a former Division I football player at Lafayette College. Due to suffering too many concussions, Tanner's career ended earlier than he expected. This put Tanner in a dark place for a significant period following him hanging up his cleats. When Tanner finished playing in 2017, he weighed 340 pounds. Through weight loss and fitness, he found a new passion for himself. Since 2017, Tanner has lost 140 pounds and run multiple marathons and ultramarathons. He is currently a writer, podcaster, and content creator inspiring others to become the best version of themselves.

James Harris, attended St Paul’s College (which no longer exists), he has a BA in Psychology. After his freshman year, he joined the Army. James has eight years of service with an honorable discharge. He also has two deployments one to Iraq and one to Afghanistan. After his military duty, he earned a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) from South University. He is soon to be a License Professional Counselor (LPC). He is a member of Chi Sigma Iota, ACA, RACA and sits on the board of NAMI-CVA Today James is a multi-entrepreneur in Richmond VA, from the therapeutic standpoint he works in community-based services in the inner cities, sits on FAPT team meetings at school as well as social services, private practice and has started an international movement. The movement is called “Men to Heal” which is assisting men to focus on their overall wellness, mental and physical health. He conducts quarterly sessions on various topics involving men and mental health. Feel free to stroll his page to purchase a shirt, get familiar or to see him with celebrities, athletes and politicians who are in support of the movement. James conducts speaking engagements for various companies and has done engagements in many states and five countries via skype. He also owns The HEALing Hub (@the_healing_hub-rva) which offers outpatient therapy, massages, yoga, mindfulness, financial literacy seminars and feed the less fortunate every third Saturday. Lastly, James just authored his first book titled “Man Just Express Yourself” which is an interactive guide for men, young and old. You can get a copy wherever books are sold. He also has a YouTube channel which you can subscribe to called Men to Heal, where he gives insight on certain health both physical and mental in relations to men and families His website is www.mentoheal.com and his IG:@men_to_heal.

Lorri Comeau, M.Ed., is an ADHD Parent Coach, Learning Support Specialist, and Educational Consultant. She has over 20 years of experience working with students, parents, and educators in the field of ADHD and learning disabilities. She recently co-founded Collaborative Learning Services which provides ADHD parent coaching, academic support, and educational consulting. In addition, Lorri has co-authored The Essential Six, A Parent's Guide: How to Pave the Road to Self-Advocacy for College Students with Learning Differences, published through the Association in Higher Education and Disabilities. https://fb.me/e/gB4KBydv0 - Event Website: https://www.mycollaborativelearning.com/ Email: info@collablearning.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Collaborative-Learning-Services-101374005118791 Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorri-comeau-1242a6105/ Lorri's book can be found at: https://www.ahead.org/professional-resources/publications/publications-for-sale Dr. Thomas Brown's website: https://www.brownadhdclinic.com/

Our guest today is James Garnes.  James is a Musician in the bands BROTHER and James and the Low Rollers. He is originally from Springfield Ma. and went to UMass Amherst majoring in Communications. He is a self proclaimed lifetime student and bear enthusiast. But more importantly he is one of the most solid people I know. His strength and grace are infectious, and if you get to bend his ear for five minutes, he will challenge your perceptions on life. We talk about addictions, positivity, connection, community and recovery, as well as where science meets spirit creating Magic! Follow him on: Insta: @rollin_with_brother_james

This episode deals with themes related to suicide. If you or anyone you know are having thoughts of suicide, whether passive or active, please use the resources provided below: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor Free 24/7 support at your fingertips US and Canada: text 741741 UK: text 85258 | Ireland: text 50808 **** A quick note! I reference a proof of concept short video for Black Ice in the podcast, it currently is not available as it is being reworked and edited**** In the film, Black Ice – We follow Will Mankus, a star high school hockey player, deal with the aftermath of his best friend and teammate Danny Arnold’s sudden suicide. The tragic loss triggered Nehoiden, Massachusetts and Will to question what has happened to this beautiful town, that has tradition written all over it. The backbone of “Black Ice” is based on events that took place between 2004-2009 in the town of Needham, MA. The Needham community was going through tough times. There had been a cluster of suicides. Needham, Massachusetts had a problem, and no one had an answer. Students were not dealing with it well. It was very quiet at school for quite some time. At that moment there was no real peer counseling available for kids. Students had to find their own way of support. Either a faculty member they knew closely or a group of friends, but even then, no one knew how to talk to each other. "Kids are starting to say things like, 'There's something wrong with Needham. Are we cursed?' which is disturbing," Richards said. "But remember, it's not just about drug use, it's not just about too much homework. Let's not rush to put a simple answer on it." - Principle Richards – 2006 (Wicked Local – Needham) Will Mankus has a tough road to overcome after the death of Danny. Questioning the final conversations, he had with Danny, the community involvement, and the sport he loves, hockey. BLACK ICE needs to be told. As teen suicide continues to happen. It is imperative that the message behind the film be brought to light to help change the public discussion on this pertinent issue. https://www.facebook.com/officialblackicethemovie/ https://www.instagram.com/official_blackice_themovie/

Rhana Hashemi is a Master's student in the Community Health Prevention Research Program (CHPR) at the School of Medicine. She is studying how to enhance the effectiveness of public health drug prevention and education strategies for youth. Rhana graduated with a B.A. in Social Welfare from UC Berkeley with Honors and was the President of their Students for Sensible Drug Policy chapter. In 2016 she co-founded the Center for Political Drug Education where she today designs compassionate, engaging, and empowering drug education programs for school districts and community partners such as Oakland Unified School District, Berkeley Student Cooperative,  and Seeding Change. Links: Instagram @therealdruglady Website thedruglady.org Example of a comprehensive district-wide and school-based drug education program I have co-created. TUPE @ OUSD  NVC Needs Inventory 

Angelica was drawn to the beauty of yoga in her early teenage years. However, it wasn't until college while struggling with grief from the death of her brother and a history of sexual trauma at the hand's of her father that she learned the healing power of yoga. After a decade of committed practice, Angelica decided to pursue yoga teacher training in order to assist others in finding tools to heal themselves. She is a graduate of Yoga Sanctuary's 200-hour yoga teacher training program. She has also completed teacher training certification programs with the Veteran's Yoga Project, Yoga 4 Cancer and Transcending Sexual Trauma through Yoga. She is currently enrolled in a program with the Prison  Yoga Project. Angelica uses movement and alignment cues in her classes to help her students feel a sense of agency, embodiment and empowerment. She currently teaches at Yoga Sanctuary (Community, BIPOC & Spanish), Breathing Space (where I teach public classes and bring yoga to people in recovery homes and prisons) and Bienestar (a program through Umass that offers wellness classes for the spanish speaking community).

This episode features conversations between Shaun and Myself regarding our own history of disordered eating, and eating disorders. The contents in this episode may be triggering for some, please use your own discretion when listening to this episode. If you are in need of any help, please reach out to any loved ones, professionals, or hotlines in your area. You can reach Shaun at : shaun@nutri-iq.net You can reach Steve at : steven.opalenik@theprometheanproject.org

Bryna Rogers, MS is a Senior Director at Bay State Community Services, overseeing the Quincy Family Resource Center (QFRC), The Dianne DeVanna Center, and serves as the agency's Infant Specialist. Bryna works with youth and families to insure they have the services, supports, and resources needed for success in school, at home, and in the community. This often involves working with schools, the juvenile court system, and various state agencies and providers. Prior to becoming a Senior Director at Bay State, Bryna spent over 15 years working with youth in school, home, and therapeutic settings. Since 2017, Bryna has served on the DCF Coastal Advisory Board, now serving as Vice President. With a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, she has also trained at the Brazelton Center with Boston Children’s Hospital in the Touchpoints and Newborn Observation curriculum. When not at the office, Bryna enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys, ages 21 and 19, walking her dogs Delilah and Cooper, spending time at the beach, and hanging out with her family and friends

Aimeé Boettcher is the owner of Two Moons Creative, a graphic design and social media marketing company. She works with small businesses, coaching and helping create authentic and successful marketing campaigns to connect local businesses with their community on social media. Her goal is to take the technicality out of marketing and branding, so you can focus on the heart of your business and do what you truly love! https://linktr.ee/Twomoonscreative

Hollee A. McGinnis, MSW, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Social Work. She is a prominent scholar, policy expert, and community organizer on adoption and child welfare. Her research examines social and cultural determinants of children’s mental health, with a focus on improving outcomes for youth and adults with histories of childhood trauma and involvement in systems of child welfare locally and globally. Her current study will explore adult outcomes of adopted and foster care alumni. Prior to obtaining her doctorate in social work at Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. McGinnis was the policy director at the Donaldson Adoption Institute, a national organization focused on adoption policy and practice in the U.S., where she headed a national study on adoption and racial identity among adopted adults. She received her Master of Science from Columbia University School of Social Work (New York City) and completed a post-master’s clinical social work fellowship at the Yale University Child Study Center. In 1996, she founded Also-Known-As, Inc., a non-profit adult intercountry adoptee organization providing post-adoption services to international adoptees and adoptive families. Dr. McGinnis speaks regularly at national conferences and organizations, and has numerous published scholarly articles, book chapters, and essays. In 2008 she was recognized by the U.S. government with a Congressional Angel in Adoption award for her work in adoption. She is regularly sought out by the news media including interviewed about her research on South Korea’s child welfare system and overseas Korean adoptees by the New York Times Magazine, BBC News, and NPR.

Dr. Khadijah Tuitt is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who completed her terminal degree at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. She in an alumna of the Partnership Fellow’s Program for emerging Leaders of Color and received honorable mention for the prestigious National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year (NCCY) Award. As a child Khadijah experienced homelessness and neglect and by the time she reached adulthood she was a convicted felon. She is often invited as a panelist or keynote speaker and uses her story of trials to triumphs to help organizations understand the barriers that many Black and underserved individuals face. Dr. Tuitt works to increase awareness around understanding the power of culture, diversity, and inclusivity. She also mentors in the community and is frequently invited to speak about the effects of substance use and mental illness on individuals, families, and society. She is passionate about increasing awareness regarding mental health disparities in underserved communities and in communities of color.

Rolando Garcia III is a recognized leader in the fitness industry, having served as both coach and mentor to some of the top fitness teams and most recognized brands in the world. His certifications include - RKC Level 2, PN2, Masters in Service and Hospitality at Cornell University, Full Instructor in JKD/FMA, and Coach at Boxe Francaise Savate.  Through his father he inherited the Dizon system of Filipino Martial Arts.  He is also a Brazilian Jiujitsu Purple Belt. Lastly, he is the author of “Intrinsic Excellence”, published by Dragondoor and foreword written by Dan John! Instagram: @rolandogarciaiii

Steve is a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in working with people who are seeking to make a change in their health. He has a background in personal training, and utilizes his experiences with mindfulness, meditation, playful movement, and calisthenics to create action plans for those seeking to find/maximize/fuel their inner potential. Steve is a certified Y12SR Instructor ( Yoga as a 12 step recovery program), a certified PCC Instructor (Progressive Calisthenics Certification), and a CMHIMP (Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider). Steve is one of the founders of The Promethean Project, and is currently the host of Break The Chains, Find Your Flame! @theprometheanproject - Instagram Steven Opalenik, LMHC - Facebook Steve Opalenik, LMHC - LinkedIn

Rob is the Founder of Family Care Counseling Associates in Wilbraham Massachusetts. He is a Fellow in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, a graduate of the Authentic Happiness Coaching Program taught by Dr. Martin Seligman and a graduate of the Eckhart Tolle School of Awakening. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FLXjP3X1YU

LeRoy J. Watkins III is a dad of 3 lovely children, husband to an exceptional woman, and the CEO & Co-Owner of Viking Sports. His life journey has been anything but traditional. Instead it’s been a collection of spectacular failures combined with unbelievable achievement with lots of character building experiences mixed in. From the way he started his first company, to his first job out of college, to becoming a dad, it’s all become part of this incredible story of who he is. Find him here: Viking Sports Facebook Website

Ruby Maddox is the creator of Direct Your Purpose, a coaching and consulting business, dedicated to helping individuals and organizations cultivate their potential for meaningful contributions to society. She has spent more than 15 years working in the field of nonprofit management and philanthropy.  She is the co-founder of two nonprofit organizations focused on social justice, leadership, and equity (Gardening the Community & Leaders of the Free World) She is a 40 Under 40 Business and Community Leader's award recipient and a 2018 TEDx Speaker. Outreach to her here: Direct Your Purpose Leaders Of The Free World

Rolando Garcia III is a recognized leader in the fitness industry, having served as both coach and mentor to some of the top fitness teams and most recognized brands in the world. His certifications include - RKC Level 2, PN2, Masters in Service and Hospitality at Cornell University, Full Instructor in JKD/FMA, and Coach at Boxe Francaise Savate.  Through his father he inherited the Dizon system of Filipino Martial Arts.  He is also a Brazilian Jiujitsu Purple Belt. Lastly, he is the author of “Intrinsic Excellence”, published by Dragondoor and foreword written by Dan John! Instagram: @rolandogarciaiii