Behind Beautiful Things
By ForthHand
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Episodes: 169
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Behind Beautiful Things is the new name for the podcast Sad Times.
Bob Dylan once said, "Behind every beautiful thing, there's been some kind of pain".
Behind Beautiful Things is a Mental Health Podcast focused on storytelling. Each episode of Behind Beautiful Things features a guest, and we talk with them about how sadness manifests within them; what type of behavior that may surface as a result from being sad, upset, or troubled.
We believe as a society we don't always share the feelings, thoughts and actions that accompany these moments. We hope the stories told in these episodes will help the listener feel less alone and perhaps a bit more empathetic in day to day life.
| Episode | Date |
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Shawn: Your Authentic Self | 169
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Pamela: Family and Storytelling | 168
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Tony: Carrying the Tiger | 167
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Aaron: Isolation, Art, and Redemption | 166
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Erin: Caring for Our Wellbeing is Essential | 165
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Timothy: Looking for the Light | 164
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Rachel: Healing the Past Through Yoga | 163
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Anne: High Hopes | 162
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Jordyn: Living with ADHD, OCD, and Anxiety | 161
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Steve: Fatherhood, Discovery, and Heart | 160
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Diane: Self Discovery on Ireland’s Back Roads | 159
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Louise: Intergenerational Trauma | 158
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Brian: Grief to Growth | 157
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Rob: Surviving Abuse and Finding His Voice | 156
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Tzara: Attachment Styles and Successful Relationships | 155
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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David: From Mental Hellness to Mental Wellness | 154
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Shavaun: Suicide, Trauma, and Recovery | 153
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Laura: Sober Life Rocks | 152
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Abby: Heartbreak, Introspection, and Strength | 151
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Hendrika: From Nazi-Occupied Amsterdam to a New Life: A Story of Courage, Immigration & Healing | 150
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Pete: From Health and Humor | 149
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Mary-Beth: From Junkie to Judge | 148
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Dr Dan: Healthcare and Generosity | 147
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Terry: A Cancer Journey and the Four Truths | 146
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Jess: A Resiliant Health Journey | 145
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Jay: Rock Bottom, Hope, and Inspiration | 144
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Joan: Untangling Psychoanalysis | 143
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Richard: Displacement and the Immigrant Experience | 142
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Liz: Surviving Cancer Six Times | 141
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May 27, 2025 |
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Leif: Living with Schizoafftive Disorder | 140
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May 20, 2025 |
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Danny: Scar Tissue | 139
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May 13, 2025 |
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Heidi: Fighting Human Trafficking | 138
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May 06, 2025 |
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Dr Paul: Getting People Back to Themselves | 137
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Dr Karla: Resiliency is Improved with Support | 136
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Bracha: The Power of Gratitude |135
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Koya: Be Light and Offer Hope | 134
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Stephen: Our Vulnerability is Our Strength | 133
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Michelle: Lessons in Life and Love | 132
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Riana: Lessons in Life and Love | 131
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Special Bonus Episode: Brad joins Kevin to discuss his course “Writing the Soul”
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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Mitch (Part II of II): Resilience, Service, and Success | 130
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Mitch (Part I of II): Unneeded Institutionalization | 129
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Maura: Illness, Resilience, and Family | 128
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Carol: Girl, Groomed | 127
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Joel: Mental Health and Medication | 126
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Julie: Twice the Family | 125
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Subha: Who You Are is Enough | 124
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Robert: Living Righteously | 123
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Jason: Loneliness, Connection, and Addiction | 122
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Moey: Body Positivity | 121
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Marilyn: Don’t Walk Away | 120
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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New Blue Eyes: Jon Returns in an Old State of Mind | 119
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Anne: Storytelling, Self Discovery, and Love of Dogs | 118
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Dan: Seasonal Affective Disorder | 117
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Janet and Jenny: A family journey through Autism | 116
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Kevin and Nikki Return to Discuss his Now Completed NLP Work | 115
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Elise: Turning Wounds Into Wisdom | 114
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Gina: Surviving Suicidal Ideation | 113
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Jon: Pulverize the Stigma | 112
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Gen: Adoption and Life Running on Two Streams | 111
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Qin Sun Stubis (Part II of II): Coming of Age Under Crushing Poverty During the Chinese Cultural Revolution | 110
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Qin Sun Stubis (Part I of II): Her Family’s History during the Great Chinese Famine | 109
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Kevin and returning guest Nikki discuss his progress with NLP Treatment | 108
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Terry: Put the Guns Down | 107
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Samantha: 9/11 and Post Traumatic Growth & Resilience | 106
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Miss Liz: TEA (Teaching Educational Awareness) | 105
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Bella: A High Control Group, Tragedy, and Feeling Better Naturally | 104
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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John: Where Doctrines End and People Begin | 103
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Asif: Depression, Anxiety, and Autonomy (Part II of II) | 102
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Asif: Family, Adolescence, and Creative Outlets (Part I of II) | 101
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Cebastian: Self Sufficiency & Tragedy | 100
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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T Brown: Coercive Control and Creative Expression | 99
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Sam: Comedy as Empathy | 98
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Nick: Creativity and Mental Health Struggles in a Small Town | 97
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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JT’s Sad Salve: Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace | 96
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Erich’s Sad Salve: Heavy Metal Music | 95
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Rodney: His Journey as a Counselor and Doctor | 94
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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ROUNDTABLE: Kaet, Allison, and Michael Discuss Conception, Pregnancy Loss, and Childbirth | 93
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Nikki: Emotions, The Subconscious, and Neuro-Chemical Reactions | 92
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Our Host Kevin is Interviewed! | 91
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May 28, 2024 |
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Dr. Kathryn Smerling: Learning to Play Again | 90
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May 21, 2024 |
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Will: Vulnerability and Normalizing the Conversation | 89
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May 14, 2024 |
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Kim: Teaching and the Unconventional Path | 88
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May 07, 2024 |
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Jess: Don’t Push the Panic Button | 87
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Justin: Righteous Rage and Self Discovery | 86
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Brandon Stosuy: Sad Happens | 85
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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David Essel: Spirituality is About Service | 84
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Maggie: Our Thoughts Dictate Our Emotions | 83
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Bre: “High Control” Religious Groups, how they split families, and How Bre has Recovered | 82
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Renee: Fighting for Custody: Renee on her Custody Blueprint, preparing parents for courtroom battles, and her extensive domestic violence advocacy | 81
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Empowering Women: Mimi on her chaotic early life, the abuse she endured during and after a marriage, and the work she does today to help women be heard and empowered | 80
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Almost Killed by the Taliban: Masuda on being forced to leave her home country because of war, her family’s courageous journey to the United States, and how participating as Ms Afghanistan in a World Beauty pageant put her life at risk | 79
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Merle's Journey: Overcoming Trauma, Navigating a 19-Year Relationship, and Setting Energetic Boundaries | 78
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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From Trauma to Healing: Brad on his role growing up in his family, his misdiagnosis and overmedication, and his spiritual awakening and healing | 77
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Resilience, the Art of Bouncing Forward: Lisa on her mental health struggles as a young mother, the unimaginable loss her family suffered, and her journey towards resilience | 76
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Getting Out of Your Head: Brian his encounters with anxiety and mental health, a traumatic event while on vacation, and writing the “Get Out of Your Head” books | 75
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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A Strong Survivor: Ashley on her upbringing, her terrifying encounter with a heinous crime, and her continued fight to be an inspiration | 74
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Living a Meaningful, Nonlinear life: Dr Melanie McNally on her anxious childhood, her multiple paths, and the mental health work she is doing with young people | 73
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Every Brain is Different: Samantha on her intrusive thoughts growing up, her challenges in motherhood, and her work in music therapy | 72
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Searching for Connection and Finding Addiction: Jason on his traumatic childhood, his introduction to drugs, his descent into addiction, and how he came out the other side | 71
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Support Systems Throughout Life: Andy on religion, his mental health struggles, and family | 70
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Choosing a Career Path: Stephen on his childhood growing up in New York City, his path to become a doctor, and the mental health struggles he had when prioritizing career over passion | 69
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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Accepting the Reality of One’s Life: David on his mental health struggles, his battles with addiction, and his drive to change the dialogue around mental health | 68
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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Understanding the “Desire for Destruction”: Dr Nina Cerfolio on her research into mass shootings and terrorism, her lifelong work to help destigmatize mental health, and her heroic work in the Chechen War | 67
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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The Importance of Family: Jill on her relationship with her brother, the schism that occurred in her family, and the lessons she has learned | 66
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Nowhere to Run: Jon returns to talk about aging, how he felt completing his 31st marathon, and what keeps him putting on his running shoes | 65
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Wellness is Wellness: Tony on his work in the mental health field, how community mental health centers serve the public, and what community means to him | 64
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Navigating Growing Up: Adam on the loneliness he felt in his childhood as he worked to adjust to a changing family structure | 63
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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The Enduring Bonds of Family: Jon on losing his father at a young age, his artistic pursuits, and his continued search for his family’s history | 62
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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A turning point in an addiction and a path forward: Part III (of III) of Katie as she discusses her struggles with alcoholism, her attempts at recovery, and the unexpected change that came over her | 61
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Marriage and Divorce: Part II (of III) of Katie as she discusses her experiences being married, when she discovered a secret at a tattoo parlor, and what happened after her divorce | 60
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Severe Childhood Trauma: Part I (of III) of Katie as she discusses abuse she suffered as a child, how it manifested in a need for control, and her struggles in early adulthood | 59
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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Running with the Devil: Jon returns to discuss endurance, mental health, and his love of marathons — Special Chicago Marathon Edition! | 58
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Awareness of Struggles and Escapes: Nathan on his struggles with ADD, his varying and extensive collection of hobbies, and the benefits of therapy and family support | 57
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Parenting a Child with Medical Complexities: Ali returns to Sad Times to discuss her motherhood journey | 56
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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The Journey of an Empath: Teale on where she came from, the years long work she did in the mental health field, and her dramatic life change | 55
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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The Continued Creative Struggle: Joel on continuing to make meaningful art, his reflections on his art through the passage of time, and his evolving experience with hypochondria | 54
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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The Trauma of a Stage Four Cancer Diagnosis: Elliot’s story of his wife’s Stage 4 Cancer diagnosis, their fight against the disease, and the resulting experiences of grief and acceptance | 53
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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The Power of Language: Andy on his upbringing, his time in service in the military, and the book he recently wrote. | 52
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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Building the Life You Desire: Laurel’s journey of social anxiety struggles, realization of her needs in everyday life, and the joys of motherhood | 51
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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The Power of Family: Whitney discusses her troubled father, the relationship she had with her immediate and extended family, and an unthinkable tragedy | 50
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Substance Abuse Survival: Scott’s story of dealing with addiction, the attendant health concerns, and his journey to sobriety | 49
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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The Beauty of Authentic Empowerment: Nicole shares stories of her career in mental health and her idea of “Authentic Empowerment” | 48
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Finding Home In Family: Bonnie on what it’s like to grow up as a “Third Culture Kid”, the tragic and unexpected loss of both of her parents a decade apart, and her journey in the world of Advanced Clinical Massage | 47
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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The Continuing Artistic Journey: Melissa shares her experience of pursuing a theater career, becoming a mother, and her continuing passion to assist the artistic community | 46
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Postpartum Depression Among The Unspoken Expectations Of Society: Marina shares her journey through not only learning she was pregnant and the birth of her child, but also her struggles after her daughter was born | 45
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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Becoming The Person You Are Meant To Be: Bill on his experience with coming out as a gay man, the severe heartbreak he experienced, and his lifelong love and adoration of the great Tina Turner | 44
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Overcoming severe Childhood traumas: Bobette discusses her extremely difficult childhood, her recent medical struggles and the bond she has with her children | 43
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Unhealthy Mental Health Manifestations: Kaet discusses the release of cutting and her long battle with an eating disorder | 42
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Life’s unexpected challenges: Sarah shares her story of a quickly escalating medical crises, the loss of her mother, and her current spiritual journey | 41
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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A Journey Through A Harrowing Diagnosis to Recovery: Lori Discusses her Dark Night of the Soul, her lifelong struggle with Co-dependency, and Learning to Choose a Way of Thinking Not Torn Down by the Tides of Life | 40
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May 30, 2023 |
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Generational Medical Adversity: Jay on Dealing with his own multiple medical challenges as well as parenting a daughter through an unexpected medical emergency | 39
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May 23, 2023 |
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Succumbing to the Many Realities of Addiction: Kevin’s Story of Multiple Stumbles Through His Addiction Journey and His Ever Present Hope | 38
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May 15, 2023 |
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Getting to Go First: Siri Lindley on Finding a Way of Taking the Impossible and Making it Possible | 37
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May 09, 2023 |
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From Pandemic Pressure to Purpose: JTR Brown's Journey of Resilience and Reinvention | 36
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Surviving January 6th: Jenn's Story of Courage, Democracy, and Healing in the Aftermath | 35
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Overcoming the Battle Within: Jeff Adamec's Journey from Troubled Upbringing to Combat PTSD and Healing | 34
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Transforming Turmoil: Michael's Inspiring Tale of Overcoming a Fractious Upbringing and Finding Unexpected Love | 33
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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Long Haul Covid Chronicles: Krista Atkinson's Unyielding Fight Against a Mysterious Condition | 32
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Embracing Sensitivity: Katie's Journey Through Isolation, Creativity, and the Power of a Cold Feet Cabaret | 31
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Navigating Growth: Josh's Insights on Upbringing, Parenting, and the Art of Effective Leadership | 30
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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The Journey of Fatherhood: Shawn's Reflections on Family Legacy, Challenges, and the Rewards of Parenting | 29
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Chris Marcum's Encore: The Bumpy Road to Finding the Right Balance in Mental Health Medication | 28
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Creative Healing: Libby's Journey Through Artistic Dreams, Struggles, and Finding Solace in Nature | 27
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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John's Triumphant Return: Reflections on the Road to Recovery and Celebrating a Sobriety Milestone | 26
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Michael's Resilient Journey: Tackling Parenting, Grief, Work Stress, and Addiction One Day at a Time | 25
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Aaron's Unyielding Spirit: Navigating Autoimmune Challenges, Dementia's Heartache, and Life on the Theater Stage | 24
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Joe's Journey Through Adversity: Overcoming Pandemic Struggles, Mental Health Battles, and a Father's Inspiring Fight" | 23
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Jeremy's Fight: Facing Lifelong Mental Health Struggles and Overcoming Unimaginable Tragedy | 22
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Behind the Bravery: Firefighter Jay's Mental Health Journey Through 28 Years of Courageous Service | 21
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Chelsie's Resilient Heart: Confronting Grief, Lifelong Mental Health Struggles, and Overcoming Unexpected Trauma | 20
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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Navigating Life's Uncertainty: Tach Van Sickle's Journey Through Anxiety, Relationships, and Inner Struggles | 19
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Mar 23, 2020 |
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Family Bonds and Resilience: Bob LeGere's Story of Love, Loss, and Honoring a Sister's Legacy | 18
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Jan 29, 2020 |
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Jenny Chau | 17
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Dec 16, 2019 |
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Ali Joseph | 16
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Dec 09, 2019 |
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Ray Walden | 15
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Dec 02, 2019 |
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Update | 14
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Oct 28, 2019 |
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Jason Weaver | 13
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Oct 21, 2019 |
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J.T.R. Brown | 12
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Oct 14, 2019 |
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Facing Isolation and Loss: Brent Hand's Journey Through Family Struggles, Mental Health, and Resilience | 11
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Oct 07, 2019 |
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Haily Wineland | 10
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Sep 30, 2019 |
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Jon Penick | 9
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Sep 23, 2019 |
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Jennifer Burroughs | 8
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Sep 16, 2019 |
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John Dooley | 7
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Sep 09, 2019 |
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Kelly Fehrenbach | 6
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Sep 02, 2019 |
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Michael | 4
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Aug 19, 2019 |
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Lauren Sivak | 3
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Aug 12, 2019 |
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Jennifer Burroughs | 2
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Aug 12, 2019 |
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Chris Marcum | 1
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Aug 12, 2019 |