Best Joshua Beyer Podcasts (2025)

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Fearless Sharing and Building Deeper Trust: Leadership Lessons with Steve Vaught 34:54

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5d ago34:54

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In this episode, host Shawn FitzGerald chats with leadership facilitator Steve Vaught to explore how meaningful relationships, safe spaces, and intentional communication create lasting impact in leadership. Steve shares why he regularly sends curated articles to peers—not as a strategy, but as a way to show care, spark conversation, and deepen conn…

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The Practice of Leading Leaders: Building Ownership, Feedback, and Future Leadership with Mike Wagner 31:20

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In this episode, host Shawn FitzGerald chats with Mike Wagner of White Rabbit Group to dive deep into the messy human side of leadership. Mike unpacks what leadership really means—and why it’s more about practice than position. He also walks through the four foundational habits every leader needs, how to build trust through regular feedback, and wh…

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Networking Without the Yuck: Danny Beyer Talks Creating Real Value in Every Connection 32:25

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Networking often gets a bad rap, conjuring images of sales pitches, shallow transactions, and overwhelming social pressure. But as Danny Beyer —a financial advisor, mayor, author, and seasoned networker—shares, it doesn’t have to be that way. From busting the myth that networking is just about collecting business cards, to building authentic relati…

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Aligning Communication Tactics with Business Goals: Shawn FitzGerald on Intentional Change 41:46

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Welcome to another episode of Intentional Change, the podcast dedicated to guiding business owners and leaders through the challenges of growth, technology, and change with purpose and clarity. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of business communication with Shawn FitzGerald, a communication solutions consultant at Level Up Media Interac…

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Making Technology Your Ally: Joshua McNary Discusses Intentional Strategy in Business 48:29

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Intentional Change," hosted by Shawn FitzGerald. In this episode, we dive deep into the convoluted world of business technology with our guest, Joshua McNary, a seasoned business technologist. If you're a business owner who's feeling overwhelmed by the rapid evolution of tech tools or struggling to see the retur…

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Replay: Leslie Weirich Is a Mom on a Mission to End Youth Suicide 54:12

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Leslie Weirich lost her son to suicide during his junior year at Wabash College. Austin was a star athlete and stellar student with no indication of suicidal ideation. Left with questions and an aching heart, Leslie embarked on a journey to go upstream and create a network of support for adolescents to build their resilience to life. She realizes t…

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Replay: Cal Beyer, Rich Jones, and Hamilton Baiden Talk Prevention, Saving Lives, and Reducing Stigma 53:50

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Cal Beyer is Vice President of Workforce Risk & Worker Wellbeing at Holmes Murphy & Associates. He has over 30 years of experience in safety, risk management & insurance. Cal has seen firsthand the stigma associated with Substance Use Disorder and Mental health in the workplace, especially in the construction industry. Cal is an advocate for bringi…

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Replay: Justin Azbill Is Making Sure Construction Workers Are Mentally Safe on the Job 27:33

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Justin, Liz and Hamilton discuss the stigma construction workers face when they need help for their mental health or substance use disorder. He tells his personal story of mental fatigue and how that led to suicidal ideation. He discusses the need for peer support as he sees that as a solution to people feeling like they are alone in their struggle…

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Replay: Turning Misery into a Mission! 41:38

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Dennis Gillan is a survivor of suicide loss-times two! Dennis lost both his older and younger brothers to suicide 11 years apart. Despite being grief-stricken, after some time, he began to speak openly about the loss of his brothers. He realized that by talking about them, lives could be changed and saved. Listen here as he bravely tells his story …

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You Too? Narcan Saves Lives 18:12

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You Too? Yes! Me too. I have a story that is uniquely mine yet very similar to yours. I have loved ones who have suffered from mental health issues and substance misuse. I have struggled with both. We have all gone through things that have shaped our lives, changed us for the better, and given us a story worth telling. When we share with others, th…

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You Too? A Story of Addiction, Recovery, and Giving Back 14:58

11M ago14:58

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You Too? Yes! Me too. I have a story that is uniquely mine yet very similar to yours. I have loved ones who have suffered from mental health issues and substance misuse. I have struggled with both. We have all gone through things that have shaped our lives, changed us for the better, and given us a story worth telling. When we share with others, th…

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You Too? With Joshua Smith 34:56

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This week, one of our Youturn Health coaches shares his story! You Too? Yes! Me too. I have a story that is uniquely mine yet very similar to yours. I have loved ones who have suffered from mental health issues and substance misuse. I have struggled with both. We have all gone through things that have shaped our lives, changed us for the better, an…

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You Too? With Jessica Bryant 10:39

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This week, one of our Youturn Health coaches shares her story! You Too? Yes! Me too. I have a story that is uniquely mine yet very similar to yours. I have loved ones who have suffered from mental health issues and substance misuse. I have struggled with both. We have all gone through things that have shaped our lives, changed us for the better, an…

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You Too? With Pete Armstrong 18:35

1y ago18:35

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You Too? Yes! Me too. I have a story that is uniquely mine yet very similar to yours. I have loved ones who have suffered from mental health issues and substance misuse. I have struggled with both. We have all gone through things that have shaped our lives, changed us for the better, and given us a story worth telling. When we share with others, th…

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You Too? With Amanda Bosley 25:03

1y ago25:03

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Listen to how Amanda overcame her substance use disorder and continues to help others both at her job and by openly sharing her story.

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You Too? With George Rhinehardt 16:47

1y ago16:47

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This week, one of our Youturn Health coaches shares his story! You Too? Yes! Me too. I have a story that is uniquely mine yet very similar to yours. I have loved ones who have suffered from mental health issues and substance misuse. I have struggled with both. We have all gone through things that have shaped our lives, changed us for the better, an…

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You Too? With Eric Evitts 11:02

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This week, one of our Youturn Health coaches shares his story! You Too? Yes! Me too. I have a story that is uniquely mine yet very similar to yours. I have loved ones who have suffered from mental health issues and substance misuse. I have struggled with both. We have all gone through things that have shaped our lives, changed us for the better, an…

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You too? With The Path Forward 33:59

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April is Second Chance Month where people all over the country have the shared goal of informing and highlighting the many opportunities for state, local, and tribal governments and community-based service providers to build meaningful second chances for people returning from incarceration. We can't think of a better way to recognize this specialmo…

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You Too? With Pamela Rodriguez 7:59

1y ago7:59

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This week, one of our Youturn Health coaches shares her story! You Too? Yes! Me too. I have a story that is uniquely mine yet very similar to yours. I have loved ones who have suffered from mental health issues and substance misuse. I have struggled with both. We have all gone through things that have shaped our lives, changed us for the better, an…

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You Too? With Audrey Lee 6:11

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This week, one of our Youturn Health coaches shares her story! You Too? Yes! Me too. I have a story that is uniquely mine yet very similar to yours. I have loved ones who have suffered from mental health issues and substance misuse. I have struggled with both. We have all gone through things that have shaped our lives, changed us for the better, an…

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You Too? With Blane Roberts 13:23

1y ago13:23

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You Too? Yes! Me too. I have a story that is uniquely mine yet very similar to yours. I have loved ones who have suffered from mental health issues and substance misuse. I have struggled with both. We have all gone through things that have shaped our lives, changed us for the better, and given us a story worth telling. When we share with others, th…

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Replay: Lauren Houck's story from Adderall to prison to peer support specialist 58:09

1y ago58:09

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Lauren Houck is a Youturn Health Peer Support Specialst who works on the reentry team. Her lived experience allows her to not only empathize with her clients, but forms a bond that is necesary for their success once they are on the outside. Her story is an example of how our coaches use their struggles and their triumphs to encourage others along a…

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Replay: Host of Champagne Problems Robbie Shaw Shares His Story 55:27

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Robbie Shaw is the founder and CEO of Eventide Recovery. His journey with alcohol also led him to create the nationally recognized podcast Champagne Problems. He and co-hosts, Samantha Hampson and Patrick Balsley have all worked in the addiction space and bring fresh perspectives to managing our relationship with alcohol. BIOGRAPHY Shaw has an unde…

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Kevin Lynch and the Quell Foundation 34:05

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Kevin Lynch embodies The Quell Foundation mission. Founded in December, 2015 in North Falmouth, MA, Kevin launched The Quell Foundation which aims to reduce the number of suicides, drug overdoses and incarceration of people living with a mental illness. Kevin works tirelessly, and without compensation, to remove the stigma and normalize the convers…

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Kelly Flagg leads the way in safety in construction 26:12

1y ago26:12

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You Learn You Turn is once again highlighting an exceptional woman in construction, Kelly Flagg in honor of Women In Constuction Week this month. WIC Week™, or Women in Construction Week™, celebrates and promotes the role of women in the construction industry. NAWIC held the first WIC Week in 1998 and it has grown and expanded each year since. Many…

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Mandi Kime keeps construction safe on the inside 39:40

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WIC Week™, or Women in Construction Week™, celebrates and promotes the role of women in the construction industry. NAWIC held the first WIC Week in 1998 and it has grown and expanded each year since. Many of our local chapters hold WIC Week events, which can include making presentations to high school classes, job site tours, luncheons, and virtual…

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Dr. Olivia Johnson helps first responders and their families navigate trauma 46:55

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Dr. Olivia Johnson and Erin Craw discuss the hardships First Responders face both on and off the job. She was recently part of the documentary called Is There Something Going on at Home? where she discusses how to navigate trauma with two families. Dr. Johnson has dedicated her life to improving the mental health programs for First Responders and f…

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Chris Thompson is the Sober Sidekick 1:00:10

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Chris Thompson of the wildely successful Sober Sidekick app sits down for an imformative session with our very own Chief Clinical Officer, Rich Jones. Chris Thompson is the founder of Sober Sidekick, the largest digital recovery community in the world. He founded this platform because he believes the opposite of addiction is connection, and believe…

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Tiffany Hines Part Two: A story of hope, resilience and giving back 22:33

1+ y ago22:33

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Tiffany Hines is back with more insight into how she found recovery but even more important, how she maintains this on daily basis. Staying away from past behaviors and patterns can be hard without the right support systems in place. Find someone you can confide in and that will hold you accountable. It could save your life! Tiffany Hines is a coac…

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Tiffany Hines Part One: A story of hope, resilience and giving back 22:20

1+ y ago22:20

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Tiffany Hines is a coach for Youturn Health and works to help others find a stable life with new opportunities and hope for the future. She spent many years in and out of prisons and treatment centers until one day, she became open to change. Through love and support from her family, she dug into the 12-step program offered at the treatment center.…

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Jeff Johnston is on a mission to BRIGHTN the world 57:26

1+ y ago57:26

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Jeff Johnston is the CEO of startup Brightn, Author, Founder of The Living Undeterred Project, and host of The Living Undeterred Podcast. Listen to our conversation about devasting loss and unbelievable resiliance. In 2016 Jeff lost his son, Seth to fentanyl poisoning. In 2021, Jeff lost his wife to alcoholism resulting from grief. Instead of going…

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Federal Prison to the White House 38:15

1+ y ago38:15

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Youturn Health is proud to introduce our sister podcast The Path Forward with host Augie Ghilarducci where he will bring guests who have walked the path of re-entry. He will show listeners that incarceration does not define a person, it is just one chapter in their book. His guests will provide journeys of hope, inspiration, and resources. In this …

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Sports Radio Host Craig Carton on Overcoming Gambling Addiction 39:09

1+ y ago39:09

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It has never been easier to place a bet. Once confined mostly to casinos concentrated in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, gambling has expanded to include ready access to lotteries and online games and video games with gambling elements for adults and children. Sports betting is now legal in 37 states plus Washington, DC, with six more considering legi…

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Replay: Altered states with singer/songwriter Edwin McCain 47:01

1+ y ago47:01

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Singer and songwriter, Edwin McCain shares his journey from childhood dyslexia to addiction to his present-day life. He shares his success and failures and gives us some interesting ways to look at life. He is a talented musician, a wonderful father, and a great friend to all of us at youturn. You don't want to miss this one! Called the “great Amer…

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Youturn Health and The Path Forward 48:29

1+ y ago48:29

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Augie Ghilarducci knows what it’s like to be at a crossroads and to need a second opportunity. After owning and operating a financial planning firm for fourteen years, he made a series of bad decisions that led to him being convicted of white-collar crimes. He served 13 years in Federal Prison before returning to Chicago in July 2017. He presently …

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Replay: John Watson on Overcoming a 22-year Opioid Addiction 27:45

1+ y ago27:45

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According to NIH, "Opioid use disorder and opioid addiction remain at epidemic levels in the U.S. and worldwide. Three million US citizens and 16 million individuals worldwide have had or currently suffer from opioid use disorder (OUD). More than 500,000 in the United States are dependent on heroin." John Watson was seventeen when his best friend w…

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Surviving the holidays sober 21:51

1+ y ago21:51

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The holidays are HARD! Especially when trying to navigate family, functions and the added stress while tyring to stay sober and sane. Liz and Leigh Huckins, a Youturn Health recovery coach team lead, discuss some things that worked for them in early recovery and that they still practice today. We hope everyone can glean some ideas on how to enjoy t…

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WARNING about Fentanyl 34:43

1+ y ago34:43

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Kim Hix has made it her life's mission to spread awareness about fentanyl poisoning. A wife, mother and nutrition, health, and fitness coach of 20 years, Kim knows her way around the wellness space. She knew when her daughter started using drugs as a coping mechanism that she needed to step in. She was a constant support to her daughter Kelsie help…

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Unbreaking the Brain: Addiction 101 41:36

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Having a loved one struggling with substance use disorder can be scary enough without googling the word addiction. At Youturn Health we know that educating and supporting the family is the most important piece of the puzzle. Adam Fisher has written a comprehensive book containing everything from talking to your loved one, to the importance of getti…

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Pinal County and Youturn Health's Reentry Partnership 40:39

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The Pinal County Sheriff's Office has served residents of Pinal County, Arizona since 1875. With 500 employees and 550 inmates, the Sheriff's Office has a mission to preserve the peace, protect life and property, and promote public safety while upholding the constitution. Youturn Health and Pinal County have a new partnership to provide employees o…

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Replay: Sunday Dinners with a Twist 41:54

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Meeting people where they are is the theme that runs through Youturn Health. We do not believe that rock bottom is necessary to receive compassion and hope. Sometimes just an ear to listen will change a person's trajectory in life. Add to that a warm cooked Sunday dinner and you have the beginnings of real change. That is exactly what John Martin a…

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Paws for Patrick 35:05

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Fronzie and Mags Roemer are turning grief into action, and with their fierce determination are hoping to give emotional support animals to anyone struggling with a mental health issue. They were able to have a front row seat to witness the positive impact an ESA can have on someone's life. Although their beloved son and brother Patrick is no longer…

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Eric Zimmer from The One You Feed Podcast 1:01:56

1+ y ago1:01:56

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Host of the award-winning podcast The One You Feed Eric Ziimmer spends an enlightening hour with Rich and Liz. With a deep desire to help others, Eric shares his story from homelessness and heroin addicition to successful behavior coach, writer and podcast host. Discussing his experiences on the road to wellness, listeners will walk away with tangi…

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Lauren Houck's story from Adderall to prison to peer support specialist 58:09

1+ y ago58:09

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Lauren Houck is a Youturn Health Peer Support Specialst who works on the reentry team. Her lived experience allows her to not only empathize with her clients, but forms a bond that is necesary for their success once they are on the outside. Her story is an example of how our coaches use their struggles and their triumphs to encourage others along a…

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A recovery story of rehabs, prisons and second chances 54:13

1+ y ago54:13

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At Youturn Health we love to hightlight stories that illustrate the resiliance of the human spirit that show us anything is possible. If you are a loved one of someone struggling or someone who thinks they will never find a life in recovery, this podcast is for you. We never give up on someone and you should never give up on yourself. It is never t…

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Kasmira Cryer uses media to create unity instead of divisiveness 40:57

1+ y ago40:57

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Kasmira Cryer is someone who saw first-hand the devisivness media can create. Instead of staying in the problem she is committing herself to elevate media and social influence to unite the world! Tara Trantham is a lawyer determined to use her story to create better systems for victims of family violence and mental health issues. This dynamic duo a…

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Christopher Burgess and Camp Hope help Veterans get their lives back 41:03

1+ y ago41:03

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Camp Hope is a six-nine-month interim housing program located in Houston, Texas. Its solution is to provide peer support, mentor programs, and professional development for America’s warriors and their families. There is no cost for the veteran or their families. The Veterans also have sessions with Licensed Healthcare professionals weekly. There is…

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Nate Randle of Gabb Wireless discusses the mental health crisis facing our youth today 32:03

1+ y ago32:03

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According to NCBI suicide is the second leading cause of death in youth aged 10–24 years old. They also found an association between increased social media/internet use and suicide attempts in seven studies. Nate Randle is on a mission to change these statistics by providing an alternative to a smart phone. As he tells us in this podcast, its about…

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Dan Briscoe with BuildWitt talks Dirt World 26:51

1+ y ago26:51

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Dan Briscoe is President at BuildWitt, which is team of people focused on the heavy civil, mining, and demolition industries. Their services include branding, content, websites, HR & recruiting, and business development consulting. Dan, along with a team of innovators, including the social media phenom and CEO of BuildWitt, Aaron Witt are making it…

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Justin Azbill is making sure construction workers are mentally safe on the job 27:33

1+ y ago27:33

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Justin, Liz and Hamilton discuss the stigma construction workers face when they need help for their mental health or substance use disorder. He tells his personal story of mental fatigue and how that led to suicidal ideation. He discusses the need for peer support as he sees that as a solution to people feeling like they are alone in their struggle…