This week, I was able to sit down and have an amazing conversation with Shaney Andler, a former special education teacher who developed an incredible teen mental health program after her own son's struggles with anxiety. Here are the key topics that we had discussed:

• How Shaney's personal journey with her son's anxiety inspired her to develop a practical, accessible program to equip teens with essential coping strategies.
• The stigma around mental health, but also a concerning trend of teens embracing it as an identity
• How she believes many teens cope with problems by immersing themselves in their phones but then exacerbate issues rather than providing healthy coping mechanisms
• Her goal of coping skills to be taught proactively, so teens have the tools to manage challenges as they arise
• Her written book, "Back Pocket for Parents" which provides coping skills for parents
• The Coping Skills Book that aims to provide teens with easy and quick to read practical coping skills that would help them.

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For more information or to contact Shaney, visit www.backpockettools.com

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This week, I’m thrilled to have Misti Gaither, a psychic medium and paranormal investigator, join us on the show! She shares her experiences from the worlds of true crime and the paranormal and her quest to connect the living with the dead. Here are some of things that we had discussed:

• Misty shared how she had psychic abilities since a young age, but was raised in a very religious household where these abilities were seen as "demonic"
• Misty believes everyone has some level of psychic ability, whether it's called "intuition" or something else
• Misty sees a connection between true crime cases and the paranormal, believing psychic abilities could potentially help solve some unsolved crimes
• Misty sees herself as being on a "journey" to learn more about true crime and the paranormal, rather than claiming to be an expert
• Misty believes law enforcement should be more open-minded to using psychic mediums, but acknowledges the need for them to be vetted and reputable
• Misty sees her podcast "Quest" as a "journey" to learn more about true crime and the paranormal, rather than claiming to be an expert

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Misti's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/mistimichelleates

Quest on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Quest504/featured

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This week, I had the privilege of engaging in an eye-opening conversation with Brian Townsend, a retired DEA Supervisory Special Agent and former Resident Agent in Charge. Brian shared his inspiring mission to tackle the drug crisis through innovative educational initiatives. Here’s a glimpse of what we discussed:

• Brian’s Journey: From leading the DEA office in Springfield to developing impactful fentanyl awareness programs.
• The Fentanyl Crisis: The harsh realities of the fentanyl epidemic and its devastating effects on communities.
• Education and Prevention: How vital education and proactive measures are in reducing drug-related deaths.
• Eagle 6 Training: Brian’s new venture offering leadership training and consulting, alongside fentanyl education.
• Only 2 MG, Inc.: A nonprofit organization founded by Brian, dedicated to educating the public about the dangers of fentanyl.
• Current Drug Threats: The increased danger posed by today’s drug supply, including fentanyl, and the crucial need to reduce drug demand.
• Awareness Gaps: The widespread lack of awareness among parents and students about the evolving drug landscape.

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Eagle 6 Training website: https://www.eagle6training.com/

Only 2MG Inc website: https://www.only2mg.com/

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