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Happy Independence Day and (at the time this episode was recorded) PTSD Awareness Month

On this special Fourth of July episode of Talkin' Wellness, we invited Sean MacPhee (United Way of Broward County) and Leo Bingham (Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward County) to share some insight on PTSD and other common struggles faced by Veterans and Active Military Personnel.

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On this episode of Talkin' Wellness, we brought back Bri and Lauren to celebrate and talk about Pride Month.

Join us as we discuss some of the struggles of the LGBTQ+, the meaning of pride, and the beauty of identity.

#pridemonth #pride #lgbtqplus

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On this episode of Talkin' Wellness, the boys take over to have a candid and crucial conversation on men's mental to celebrate Men's Mental Health Month. We're honored to be joined by Ed and Ryan, two remarkable individuals who bravely share their personal journeys.

Join us as we address the societal pressures and stereotypes that often hinder men from seeking help and expressing their emotions. We also explore strategies for self-care, coping mechanisms, and the importance of seeking support.

#mensmentalhealth #mensmentalhealthmonth

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Welcome back to the final episode of our series, "Mental Health Matters."

Last week, we heard the youth perspective on mental health from Kooper.

On this week's episode, we bring you another episode in our "My Story Matters" series to talk with Amber about her story of recovery.

Join us as we discuss her journey of recovery, the struggles she faced with substance use, and the importance of never giving up.

#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mystorymatters

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Welcome back to our "Mental Health Matters" series.

Last week, we heard a perspective on mental health from Sandra; a woman in recovery who experienced many of her challenges during her adulthood.

All our guests are special, and the one joining us today is no different. On this episode, we bring Kooper! Yes, THAT KOOPER. Otherwise known as Kayla's son. He shares his perspective on mental health.

Join us as we discuss his experiences in school, his thoughts on the meaning of mental health, and some wellness tools he uses to stay well.

#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #youth

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Welcome back to our "Mental Health Matters" series.

Last week, we heard perspectives on mental health from young adults. In this episode, we invited Sandra to share her story of mental health challenges as an adult.

Join us as we discuss the importance of keeping up with your mental health and relying on your support systems to get through tough times.

#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #adults

This week we continue our month-long series; "Mental Health Matters."

Last week, we heard a perspective on mental health from individuals who support family members. In this episode, we invited Joncarlos and Nikki to speak from the perspective of young adults.

Join us as we dive deep into topics such as social media, economic pressure, and other topics relating to mental health and the strange journey to adulthood

Welcome to Mental Health Awareness Month 2024!

]We kick off this month by giving you all the first episode of our month-long series titled "Mental Health Matters." We'll be bringing along different guests to speak on their perspectives on why taking care of your mental health is so important.

This week, we brought along Rachael and Regina to speak on the family perspective; individuals who are looking to support family members going through substance use or mental health challenges.

Join us as we discuss strategies to support our loved ones and share our experiences with this matter. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #sfwn