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Chrissie Hodges and Kat Atwell tackle topics of mental health, the stigma of mental illness, and lived experiences of mental illness. Join us live every month on the first and third Sunday at 3pm MST to change the way the world views mental illness, one story at a time.

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Talking to an incredible advocate and peer about the effects of early trauma and how it can have a mental impact. Izzy talks to us about some hard facts regarding transitioning out of state institutes and how difficult it can be for individuals. She... more
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Jon Hershfield is an OCD Specialist as well as an individual who knows exactly what it feels like to experience OCD. His expertise expands beyond what most clinicians can comprehend based on his personal experience. Not only is he... more
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Some lesser known and accepted symptoms of addiction are behaviors that make us furious and perhaps judge the addict. Lying, stealing, and other behaviors deemed immoral to us are sometimes acted on out of desperation. Margaret... more
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Brandon Applehans talks to us about how he discovered that he had Rapid Cycling Bipolar as a teen. In his struggle to find the right treatment, he also found that there was an need for a bridge of acceptance and understanding of mental... more
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Being depressed is not something someone with Major Depressive Disorder can just 'snap out of'. This is a major illness that spans across an individuals life effecting every area. Symptoms can make you feel helpless and hopeless.... more
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Easily one of the most stigmatized diseases there is, addiction is an epidemic yet people STILL don't understand the facts! Addicts aren't lazy, weak, have a choice, or can just stop 'when they want'. If you believe these things---you are... more
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There is no darker place than falling into a lapse/relapse/episode of a mental illness. It is scary and far from anywhere hope exists. What do you do in those times to get you through?? Ethan and Chrissie are going to talk about what it... more
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What services and supports does Colorado offer individuals with mental illness? There are many great organizations and Colorado Mental Wellness is one of them. Join me as I talk to the director today about their services and fighting... more
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One of the most highly stigmatized illnesses an individual can have is addiction. With more people stepping out with success stories, we are finally seeing the wheels turn in a positive direction for change and acceptance...but the pushback... more
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There will be laughs. There will be stories. There will be making fun of Chrissie's hair. Today, Ethan Smith--Spokesperson for the International OCD Foundation and Chrissie talk about hot topics associated with mental health, stigma,... more
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