Today is the last episode of the month. This has been a hard journey for me, both mentally and emotionally. My wife dealt with multiple nights of me crying at the laptop while I listened to LoFi music and typed out the scripts for the past 31 e

S2:E48 - Suicide Prevention Month - Day 29

Sep 29th, 2021 4m 21s

Mental health and physical health are closely linked. One way to ensure that physical health is maintained, diet. This episode gives some specific tips in thinking about how you eat and what to think about while you eat. Mindful eating is somet

S2:E47 - Suicide Prevention Month - Day 28

Sep 28th, 2021 4m 38s

Today's episode discusses a Korean Linguist that succumbed to suicide in 2012. If listening to the story is going to cause you additional stress, please skip today's episode. These are not easy discussions and believe me, they are not easy to r

S2:E46 - Suicide Prevention Month - Day 27

Sep 27th, 2021 4m 5s

I can never overstate my thoughts and feelings on reaching out to those who can and will help. It is literally the reason why I am still on this Earth today. This time of the year is difficult for me as I attempted suicide in September. I lost

S2:E45 - Suicide Prevention Month - Day 26

Sep 26th, 2021 3m 31s

This episode is another message about connection and boosting them. Just like the dinner via the interwebs from September 17th, you can have a great conversation and enjoy some time with friends or family that are not local. Text a friend you h

S2:E44 - Suicide Prevention Month - Day 25

Sep 25th, 2021 5m 45s

How would you feel if you walked by someone that was literally giving themselves a pat on the back? Would you judge them? You might question if their leadership is so absent that they have to seek appreciation or acknowledgment from themselves.

S2:E43 - Suicide Prevention Month - Day 24

Sep 24th, 2021 3m 44s

I am not sure how many people I have talked with about planning the night before, but it's more than one. There are so many techniques for planning and execution that I could devote an entire season of podcasts to them. Take 10 minutes tonight

S2:E42 - Suicide Prevention Month - Day 23

Sep 23rd, 2021 7m 22s

Today I want to talk about our Chaplain's and their ability to assist you in your mental health and resiliency. With the 100% confidentiality they allow and are legally bound to, nothing you say to either Chaplain Edison or (T)Sgt Orlando is al

S2:E41 - Suicide Prevention Month - Day 22

Sep 22nd, 2021 4m 52s

If you have read "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell, he discusses Dunbar's Number and that the size of an effective social network is limited to 150 members. Social scientists theorize that 150 is the limit of the human ability to remember

S2:E40 - Suicide Prevention Month - Day 21

Sep 21st, 2021 4m 42s

I personally use belly breathing when I go into the ART and any medical procedures for two reasons. First, I have "White Coat Syndrome" and my blood pressure spikes when I go into any medical facility and I don't want the Doc to think I'm about

S2:E39 - Suicide Prevention Month - Day 20

Sep 20th, 2021 8m 27s

This episode is about ensuring your personal safety when times get tough. A reoccurring theme throughout this month and something I hope you remember well after, suicide is preventable. I discuss multiple steps you can take to ensure your own s

S2:E38 - Suicide Prevention Month - Day 19

Sep 19th, 2021 3m 41s

You have 168 hours in a week, make sure you use at least some of that time to talk with friends, family, or colleagues about the importance of mental health and self-care. Recognize that sometimes, our best may not reach the same heights as oth

S2:E37 - Suicide Prevention Month - Day 18

Sep 18th, 2021 6m 26s

We all have a mandate to stay physically fit but that is not only so we look good in our service dress. Physical exertion has so many health benefits for the mind and the spirit. We all want to have the peace of mind of being able to pass a PT

S2:E36 - Suicide Prevention Month - Day 17

Sep 17th, 2021 3m 13s

Cooking is not something I particularly excel at. I've made a few dishes in my life that were worthy of praise, but for the most part, I stay out of the kitchen, especially when my wife is cooking (she doesn't need an extra child in there). Als

S2:E35 - Suicide Prevention Month - Day 16

Sep 16th, 2021 8m 28s

As someone who is affected greatly by my sleep issues, I can't stress how important adequate, restful sleep can be. When I don't get my 7½ hours of beauty rest, it affects each part of my life, with how productive I am, how I treat people at wo

S2:E34 - Suicide Prevention Month - Day 15

Sep 15th, 2021 5m 34s

Journaling has been a big part of my life since I was a child. Anyone who has gone through trauma and seen a therapist was told or recommended to keep a journal or diary of their thoughts and feelings. Someone once said that "Everything you nee

S2:E33 - Suicide Prevention Month - Day 14

Sep 14th, 2021 5m 50s

Gratitude is a simple thing to track. Some people recommend to write down three things you are grateful for at the end of the day so you are actively looking for things to be grateful for throughout the day and others recommend writing down thr

S2:E32 - Suicide Prevention Month - Day 13

Sep 13th, 2021 8m 14s

This episode almost feels like a follow-on to yesterday's. The message is still the same, if you notice someone in pain, help. So many nuances and tones are missed through digital communications so if you ever feel like something is off with so

S2:E31 - Suicide Prevention Month - Day 12

Sep 12th, 2021 5m 33s

We have all gone through ACE training and for many of us, we have never felt the need to use it. It's a very difficult to put yourself in, especially if you are way off base. However, that slight uncomfortable feeling can be the start of a conv

S2:E30 - Suicide Prevention Month - Day 11

Sep 11th, 2021 4m 27s

Yoga is a great way to connect to your body. We all need breaks throughout the day and some light stretching is a great way to refocus your mind and keep blood flowing throughout the limbs. No one is going to judge you if you step away from the

S2:E29 - Suicide Prevention Month - Day 10

Sep 10th, 2021 4m 31s

Medications are a common way that people succumb to suicide. Ensure that you are removing those from your house or cabinets once they are no longer needed. Suicidal ideations can manifest physical pains and the painkillers that are prescribed s

S2:E28 - Suicide Prevention Month - Day 9

Sep 9th, 2021 4m 42s

Day Nine is a prescription, watch some comedy. Find the person in the shop that can always make you laugh in have a conversation with them. If you are into stupid stories that are highly inappropriate, read some Tucker Max stories. If you need

S2:E27 - Suicide Prevention Month - Day 8

Sep 8th, 2021 7m 17s

Suicide myths and misconceptions hinder both the support teams and persons that need the support. Although our numbers are much higher than any of us would like, as in ZERO Suicides, we can't get there without dispelling some of the stigmas tha

S2:E26 - Suicide Prevention Month - Day 7

Sep 7th, 2021 4m 19s

COVID has forced innovation upon us. Whether it be learning how to maximize our time out of the office, build off of new technologies such as Platform One and CVR Teams, or how we deal with children that have no outlet for their abundant stores

S2:E25 - Suicide Prevention Month - Day 6

Sep 6th, 2021 4m 50s

Day Six is taking stock of our Self Care. Stressors and self-care strategies are vital to a healthy work/life harmony. As a linguist, I have a Individualized Language Training Plan and for my self-care, I have a Individualized Self-Care Plan. O