To Write Love on Her Arms

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

To read Billy Dwyer’s blog, go to https://twloha.com/blog/author/billy-dwyer/.

To read Austin Andrew’s blog, go to https://twloha.com/blog/author/austin-andrew/.

To learn about We Shall Continue With Style, visit https://www.weshallcontinuewithstyle.com/.

For support for survivors of suicide loss, check out https://afsp.org/ive-lost-someone/.

Purchase a copy of Brene Brown’s “Daring Greatly” at https://brenebrown.com/book/daring-greatly/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 606: "The Woes of Using Fashion as a Mental Health Check” Aug 29, 2023

Whether it’s our own perceptions or what the media has designated, when it comes to fashion and clothing choices, we make quick assumptions based on what someone is wearing. All black? You must be emotional or depressed or troubled. Bright and light? You must be carefree and happy. We see people’s mental well-being placed into boxes based on what’s in their closets and on their bodies. At the same time, there’s also space for our fashion choices to express who we are and what we like.

To help us address the woes of using fashion as a mental health check, we’re joined by TWLOHA staff members Alex Jones and Amber Gardner.

Alex Jones (he/him) is an Ohio native and has been a designer at TWLOHA for seven years and counting. Alex grew up doodling on any scrap of paper that came his way and still enjoys creative pursuits like photography, illustration, and lettering. When he’s not slinging designs at work or at home, he can often be found at the nearest theater watching the latest Oscar winners or nominees or playing games like “Up and Down the River” with friends.

Amber Gardner (she/her) works as TWLOHA’s Director of Partnerships, and is originally from the Northeast but currently calls Nevada home. When she isn’t cultivating relationships with both companies + individuals invested in mental health advocacy, you can find her hiking with her dog Lola, growing her plant collection (she used to name them but no longer does), or traveling the world (her favorite place thus far is Snowdonia National Park in Wales). As for this year, Amber is most looking forward to visiting Italy.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 605: "Therapy Deserts: What Are They? Where Are They? What Needs to Change?” Jul 25, 2023

The term “therapy desert” is relatively new. Or at least, many people are learning about it for the first time. Because while talking about and even going to therapy has become way less stigmatized over the course of the last three years, there are still places without the resources, necessary infrastructure (like internet access and public transportation), and even the language to be able to access it. Therapy costs money, a lot of money, but how can you address the financial barrier when there isn’t even a counselor within a 60-mile radius of where you live? And to put this into a number perspective: There are currently 570 counties in the US without psychologists, psychiatrists, or counselors. That’s 17% of counties in the country.

To assist us in answering some questions about therapy deserts like: What are they? Where are they? And what can we do to address them? We’re joined by two wonderful folks that are bringing professional and personal experience to the mic.

Our first guest is JoAnn or “Jodi” Davis, who is an MS, LPC, and NCC that currently works at a comprehensive homelessness program in Texas. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science in Counseling from the University of North Texas. When not providing therapy or doing advocacy work, Jodi often volunteers at local therapeutic horsemanship programs. Jodi's favorite hobbies include drinking way too much coffee, cruising down backroads, and taking selfies with various dogs and farm animals.

And our second guest is no stranger to this podcast. Bianca Mujica is TWLOHA’s Community Care Coordinator, which means her work focuses on finding inclusive and creative ways to connect with supporters online. She is a Mexican-American queer woman from Texas with a background in journalism and a love for language. Outside of work, she can be found eating lots of pasta, cuddling with her dog, and creating colorful pieces of art.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

To read blogs penned by JoAnn Davis, go to https://twloha.com/blog/author/joann-davis/

To read blogs penned by Bianca Mujica, go to https://twloha.com/blog/author/bianca-mujica/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 604: "Body Dysmorphia in the Age of Filters + Celebrity Culture" Jun 20, 2023

Even before social media and influencers, celebrity culture has permeated our senses through magazines, billboards, advertisements, TV shows, and movies. We’re told what is and isn’t attractive or desired when it comes to the way we look on the outside. And now, with technology at our fingertips, with filters on nearly every image our eyes take in, and with products and routines that will supposedly transform us into the individual we’re admiring, it’s no wonder so many of us deal with dysmorphic thinking when it comes to our bodies.

In addition to body dysmorphia, there’s also body positivity and more recently, body neutrality. To explore all three of those things and more, we’re joined by Alex Jones and Auslyn James.

Alex Jones (he/him) is an Ohio native and has been a designer at TWLOHA for seven years and counting. Alex grew up doodling on any scrap of paper that came his way and still enjoys creative pursuits like photography, illustration, and lettering. When he’s not slinging designs at work or at home, he can often be found at the nearest theater watching the latest Oscar winners or nominees or playing games like “Up and Down the River” with friends.

Auslyn James (she/her), TWLOHA’s Director of People Operations, has spent a number of years honing her craft and is a Senior Certified Professional in Human Resources as well as Certified in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. When she isn’t doing all things HR, she can be found traveling, walking along the beach, hanging with friends, or video-chatting with her family. Auslyn is originally from the small island of Antigua but has spent the majority of her life living in NY before moving to Central Florida seven years ago.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

To read the blog by Claire Biggs mentioned in the episode, go to https://twloha.com/blog/demi-lovato-is-only-human-recovery-relapse-and-response/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 603: “Counseling Isn’t Just Talk Therapy” with Art Therapist + Counselor Alyse Ruriani May 23, 2023

Mental Health Month is upon us and we’re in the midst of our Show Up For Yourself campaign which focuses on finding 20 minutes a day to care for things that relate to your heart, mind, body, and community. This can look like gentle movement, calling a friend, journaling, and deep breathing. While we’re putting an emphasis on small, accessible, and tangible ways that we can all show up for ourselves, there’s obviously a bigger avenue for us, if we have the resources, to tend to our mental well-being: Therapy.

So that’s what we’re talking about today. But this isn’t just about the rather cliche vision we all have when we think about therapy. A shrink sitting upright in a chair taking notes across from their patient who’s sharing their thoughts. Of course, there’s great value to talk therapy, but there are more options. And that’s a good thing because therapy is not one-size-fits-all. We all have varying experiences, varying abilities, and varying needs, so naturally the therapy that suits us best might look different than what we are familiar with and what TV shows and films project out into the world.

In today’s episode, we have the honor of exploring alternative therapy options, like Art Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in particular, with the guidance of the wonderful and creative Alyse Ruriani.

Alyse Ruriani (she/they) is a queer femme art therapist, licensed professional counselor, illustrator, and person with lived experience. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and a Masters in Art Therapy and Counseling. Alyse’s work aims to communicate information, provide tangible tools, and validate the human experience through engaging illustrations and designs. They live in a colorful apartment in Chicago with their black cat/co-therapist Boo. When Alyse is not working, you can likely find her swimming in some body of water, making art with friends, or hyper fixating on some new ideas.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

Follow Alyse Ruriani on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/alyseruriani/.

Keep tabs on Alyse by visiting https://alyseruriani.com/.

Purchase a copy of The Big Feelings Survival Guide at https://store.twloha.com/collections/accessories/books-and-journals.

Listen to “Look Up” by Paramore by going to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By8xCnMkAQM.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 602: “Burnout + Boundaries” Apr 25, 2023

Burnout. You’ve probably heard the term over the course of the last few years in regard to work, the pandemic, and the general state of the world. According to Psychology Today, burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or repeated stress. Though it’s most often caused by things at work, it can also appear in other areas of life, such as parenting, caretaking, or romantic relationships. At the core of burnout, is stress. Stress can manifest itself in many different ways and it does a number on the body, mind, and soul when it’s not acknowledged and addressed.

In today’s episode, we talk about how to recognize burnout and how to treat it with the help of two people who are rather familiar with it: Sheena Grosshans who is a parent and the spouse of an educator, and Jen Sutton, a long-time teacher.

Sheena works as TWLOHA’s Director of Key Relationships and is a Brooklyn, NY native who found both her love and home in the South. She is a lifelong creative and professionally compassionate but spends most of her days being bossed around by her two-year-old daughter. She also shares an eight-year-old son with her husband, a third-generation educator who currently teaches at a middle school in Florida.

Our second guest, Jen, is in her 13th year as a high school science teacher. This year, in particular, she has even added a few middle school classes to her agenda. And one of her coworkers is actually her husband, who teaches at the same school. But Jen is much more than just a teacher—she is passionate about mental health and advocating for both educators and students alike, she has a corgi named Millie and a cat named Bev, and she’s a really big fan of the show Ted Lasso (her favorite character is Mae).

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

Learn more about Between The Bells by going to twloha.com/highschool/.

Read Jen Sutton’s blog “More Than a Teacher” at twloha.com/blog/more-than-a-teacher/.

Join our Show Up For Yourself campaign by visiting twloha.com/showup/.

Read about the stress being felt by America’s youth at an overwhelming rate at apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2021/one-year-pandemic-stress-youth.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 601: “Finding Your Normal: ADHD + Neurodiversity” Mar 28, 2023

Season six is officially upon us and we’re excited for a number of reasons. First, we’re going to have the joy of talking to more To Write Love folks and holding in-person conversations. Second, the topics we’re diving into might feel a bit more culturally relevant. We’ll get into the mental health assumptions made based on the way someone dresses, different types of counseling like art therapy or combining two forms into one, using bodies as fashion and how it hurts our well-being, and even the burnout being experienced by teachers, parents, and students alike.

In today’s episode, we’re focusing on two things that are rather intertwined. Two things that have become common topics and common language on the internet—especially on a little app called TikTok: namely, ADHD and neurodiversity. To help us lay out some definitions, break down some long-held stigmas, and address the gray area of digital self-diagnosis, we’ll be accompanied by TWLOHA team members Sabrina Coyle and Katie Mumper.

TWLOHA Graphic Designer, Sabrina Coyle is a Florida native and an avid creator. Almost every week, when she isn't working on projects for the non-profit, she attempts to master a new hobby—sometimes with little luck but always with a whole lot of enthusiasm. Beyond work and artistic endeavors, you can find her cuddled up with her dog Luke while she crochets, plays Animals Crossing, or watches anime.

Our second guest Katie Mumper joined the TWLOHA team in 2018 after 12 years of experimenting with potential career paths. She now serves as Director of Communications. She loves being a geek about a variety of things—like Doctor Who, Broadway shows she enjoys, and her particular cross-section of TikTok—as well as being Aunt Katie to seven incredible young humans.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

Check out KC Davis on TikTok by going to tiktok.com/@domesticblisters/.

Tune in to the ADHD As Females Podcast at adhdasfemales.com/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 513: “Getting Honest + Going to Therapy” with singer-songwriter Andy Grammer Oct 05, 2022

Being vulnerable is no easy task. Sharing our pain and fears and struggles can make us feel exposed, weak, and susceptible to others’ criticisms. Add in our own personal stigmas against things like therapy and vulnerability, and getting honest ends up being one heck of a challenge. Today, we have the honor and pleasure of talking to singer-songwriter Andy Grammer about his experience with all of the above. Andy talks about the grief of losing his mother in 2009, but how caring for his own mental health didn’t enter his reality in a big way until 2020 due to the pandemic. As a pretty lively and energetic person who sings a lot of uplifting and catchy tunes on stage, Andy also shares how he has and is using music to make room for the heavier things in life, too.

Multi-platinum artist Andy Grammer continues to engage, energize, and empower audiences with stomping stadium-size pop anthems meant to be shared at full volume. His observations and affirmations pick people back up when they need it, affirm their potential, and encourage them to keep going. His catalog consists of numerous bona fide hits, including the quadruple-platinum single “Honey, I’m Good;” the platinum singles “Keep Your Head Up,” “Fine By Me,” “Don’t Give Up On Me,” “Fresh Eyes,” and “Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah);” the gold single “I Found You;” and the gold albums Andy Grammer (2011) and Magazines Or Novels (2014). He has generated billions of streams and lent his music to films such as Five Feet Apart.

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

Visit Andy’s website for tour information, merchandise, and more by going to https://andygrammer.com/.

Keep tabs on Andy by following him on social media at https://www.instagram.com/andygrammer/, https://twitter.com/andygrammer, and https://www.facebook.com/andygrammer.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 512: “Changing How We Talk About Suicide and Care For Our Friends and Ourselves” with Shelby Rowe Sep 20, 2022

How we talk about, approach, and care for suicide is a pretty big deal. Suicide is a tragic and intense topic, and it’s also a very real and human-centered topic. That’s why we want to explore the ways in which we can reframe and change how we address it in a more compassionate sense—and how we, on a person-to-person level, can care for ourselves, friends, and loved ones who might be thinking about or considering suicide. So today, we have the honor of hearing and learning from suicide prevention expert Shelby Rowe. Shelby will walk us through everything we mentioned and she’ll also touch on why the suicide rate is notably higher for different communities of people—specifically BIPOC communities.

Shelby Rowe is an award-winning artist, mother of three sons, suicide attempt survivor, and director of one of the nation’s largest federally funded suicide prevention projects. She is the recipient of the 2021 American Association of Suicidology Transforming Lived Experience Award and the 2016 Chickasaw Nation Dynamic Woman of the Year. Ms. Rowe has been a leader in the suicide prevention movement at the local, state, and national levels since 2007.

This episode is a part of our You Are Not a Burden campaign in honor of September being Suicide Prevention Month. You can learn more about the campaign by going to youarenotaburden.com.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

Learn about and connect with Shelby Rowe by going to https://www.shelbyrrowe.com/.

Read Dr. Joiner’s theory on suicide at https://twloha.com/blog/talking-about-suicide/ or Youarenotaburden.com.

Watch Insecure on HBO by visiting https://www.hbo.com/insecure.

Watch Reservation Dogs on Hulu at https://press.hulu.com/shows/reservation-dogs/.

Watch Rutherford Falls on Peacock by going to https://www.peacocktv.com/stream-tv/rutherford-falls.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 511: “What Not To Say or Do When Someone Is Struggling With Suicide” with Deanna Zandt Sep 06, 2022

In 2018, after Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain died by suicide, Deanna Zandt felt compelled to address the words of encouragement others were offering those in the midst of a mental struggle. That piece is titled “Why ‘you are loved’ & ‘please reach out’ are crappy things to post after someone has died by suicide” and it explores the way in which our words and actions can help or hurt someone struggling. In today’s episode, we’re honored to be joined by Deanna to explore her perspective and thoughts on how we can genuinely support and show up for someone who’s thinking about suicide.

Deanna Zandt (she/her) is a writer, artist, and award-winning technologist living in Brooklyn, NY. She spent 15 years working at the forefront of social justice, technology and media; after she burned out for the third time, she realized that maybe that work wasn't suiting her particularly well. Currently, she spends her time: supporting other very impressive people and organizations behind-the-scenes with their technology; writing & drawing when she feels like it; walking and playing with her two dogs and their friends; connecting with humans near and far; and figuring out how to exist with meaning, fulfillment, and as many giggles as possible.

This episode is a part of our You Are Not a Burden campaign in honor of September being Suicide Prevention Month. You can learn more about the campaign by going to youarenotaburden.com.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

Read Deanna’s article on Medium at https://medium.com/@deanna/why-you-are-loved-and-please-reach-out-are-the-crappiest-things-to-post-after-someone-has-died-484eb23d6715.

Learn more about the Silk Ring Theory by going to https://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-xpm-2013-apr-07-la-oe-0407-silk-ring-theory-20130407-story.html.

Follow Deanna on Twitter at https://twitter.com/deanna or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/deannazandt/.

Check out Robot Hugs comics by visiting https://www.robot-hugs.com/comic/nest/.

Watch/listen to “I’m With You” by JVNA at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hTvEBiehu0.

Visit The Weather Report by going to https://get.theweatherreport.org/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 510: "Reframing Addiction From Problems to People" with Dr. Nzinga Harrison Jul 26, 2022

Just say no.

Drugs are whack.

Recognize, Resist, Report.

These phrases stem from programs and campaigns and political agendas that ultimately hurt the United States and its people. The Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program or DARE filled schools in the 90s—and while overall being deemed ineffective, it continues today asking youth to take pledges to stay away from drugs and gangs. Then there’s the failed and heavily criticized War on Drugs that began in the 70s but really took off in the 80s. With it came laws that criminalized drugs and racially targeted specific groups and communities of people—especially people of color. Its focus weighed heavily on deterring use rather than emphasizing treatment and recovery.

So today, with all of this in mind, we have the immense honor of talking with and learning from Dr. Nzinga Harrison about addiction and the ongoing and growing opioid epidemic. Dr. Harrison is a physician, educator, and the Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Eleanor Health, a value-based provider of comprehensive, outpatient addiction treatment. Above all else, this conversation is about reframing the way we as individuals and as a society view and address addiction and the people who are dealing with substance use disorders.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 509: “Empathy and Eating Disorders” with Nōn Wels and therapist Corrie Van Horne Jul 12, 2022

Eating Disorders are a human experience. They don’t play favorites or stick to a certain stereotype. They are often ways a person seeks out safety or control amidst a traumatic or trying time. And they rarely begin straight out of the gate as a diagnosable eating disorder and rather a coping mechanism through which disordered eating and an ultimately harmful relationship with food or body image take hold. Some recurring themes throughout today’s episode will be empathy and connection.

To guide us through these conversations, we have two guests joining us. The first is Nōn Wels. Nōn is a writer, doggo lover, mental health advocate, the creator of the weekly podcast, You, Me, Empathy, and the founder of the collaborative mental health community, The Feely Human Collective, where you can grow your capacity for empathy, vulnerability, and emotional curiosity. For Nōn, eating disorders, specifically anorexia nervosa, have played a role in his mental health journey, stemming from his parents’ divorce, childhood trauma, and a way to seek control and communicate his pain.

We’ll also hear from Corrie Van Horne, co-founder of and therapist at Omni Counseling in Denver, Colorado, who will give us her professional perspective on eating disorders. Corrie believes that therapy is inherently radical in that it aims to dismantle and abolish systems of oppression and the ways we as individuals have internalized them. Outside of work, Corrie spends her downtime with family, friends, and her pup Roxy.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

To read Nōn Wels’s words on the TWLOHA Blog, go to https://twloha.com/blog/author/non-wels/.

To learn more about Nōn Wels’ mental health community or weekly podcast, visit https://nonwels.com/.

Order Shrill by Lindy West at https://www.lindywest.net/shrill.

For resources related to eating disorder treatment and information, go to https://www.omnicounselingandnutrition.com/, https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/, https://twloha.com/find-help/help-by-topic/eating-disorders/, and https://asdah.org/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 508: “Extroverts and Introverts Talk Mental Health” with Jessica McAuley and Bianca Mujica Jun 28, 2022

Maybe you look forward to the solitude that comes after a long day of work or spending the weekends in nature with your dog. Maybe you find energy and comfort in game nights with friends or love the opportunity to meet new people. Or, perhaps you find yourself best suited somewhere in the middle—reading books in the company of a loved one. But how do those varying preferences, those gages for recharging and feeling restored and rejuvenated, affect our mental health? Are they connected? Do they share the same space? We’re curious to find out, so on this episode, we’re talking about introversion and extroversion, and how they tie into the mental well-being of a person. To help us, we’re joined by Jess McAuley (introvert) and Bianca Mujica (extrovert).

Jess McAuley an INFP, Virgo, and a new mom. She is a Niagara, Ontario-based arts worker and performer, as well as co-host of "The Introvert's Guide To.." podcast. While on maternity leave (and when she has free time), Jess is developing her craft of writing and indulging in her infatuation with Tombow and Copic markers. Between all of this, it is uncertain if she will ever sleep again.

Bianca Mujica is TWLOHA's Community Care Coordinator, which means her work focuses on finding inclusive and creative ways to connect with supporters online. She is a Mexican-American queer woman from Texas with a background in journalism and a love for language. Outside of work, she can be found eating lots of pasta, cuddling with her dog, and creating colorful pieces of art.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

Check out The Introverts Guide to Podcast by going to https://introvertsguideto.com/.

Purchase “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” by Susan Cain at https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/quiet-susan-cain/1101870221.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 507: "Borderline Personality Disorder: Seeking the Gray" with Genevieve Jacobs and counselor Patrick Miranda Jun 14, 2022

Borderline Personality Disorder. It has been deemed a heavy diagnosis. One that has been linked to characteristics such as manipulative, self-destructive, unstable, selfish, and untreatable. It is described as involving patterns of wavering interpersonal relationships, a distorted sense of self, and emotional reactions that are characterized as intense.

In this episode, we’re going to confront some truly harmful labels, reiterate that this diagnosis, contrary to popular belief, is indeed treatable, and note that amidst the black and white thinking, there is a middle space of gray to be found and known. To help us tackle all of these things and more, we’ll be joined by Genevieve Jacobs and counselor Patrick Miranda.

Genevieve is a resident physician navigating the roles of both doctor and patient with her diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. She is passionate about addressing the stigma associated with physician mental health and seeking help. Gen currently lives in Ontario, Canada, with her partner and their dog. Outside of work, you can often find her kayaking, adventuring with her pup, or working on being a better plant mom.

Patrick Miranda has worked in multiple treatment settings, including residential and outpatient services for substance use disorders. He has experience working with adolescents, adults, and families with a range of therapeutic issues, including addiction, mood disorders, trauma, and suicidality. He especially enjoys working with those in the LGBTQ+ community. In his downtime, Patrick reads a lot and plays an exceptional amount of video games.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

Purchase the “I Hate You—Don’t Leave Me” book by going to https://www.amazon.com/Hate-You-Dont-Leave-Me/dp/0380713055.

Read the words of Genevieve Jacobs at https://twloha.com/blog/author/genevieve-jacobs/.

To access the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook, go to https://www.google.ca/books/edition/The_Dialectical_Behavior_Therapy_Skills/pan4976pG6sC?hl=en&gbpv=1&printsec=frontcover.

For resources and more information on Borderline Personality Disorder, you can visit https://nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Borderline-Personality-Disorder/Support, https://www.nyp.org/bpdresourcecenter/professionals/publications, and https://emotionsmatterbpd.org/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 506: “The Importance of Rest & Why We’re Taking a Mid-Season Break” May 03, 2022

In today’s episode, through a question and answer session, we dive into the topic of rest. Rest in the form of actual sleep, rest from our jobs, from school, from social interactions, and rest, even from the work that our healing and recovery requires of us.

In a heavily digitized world, we are often expected and asked to be engaged—or at least available—at all times. But as human beings who get tired and drained, being “always on” and “always accessible” is an expectation we can’t and shouldn’t meet. It’s honestly something we need to protect ourselves from if we want to lead healthy, balanced lives. And because To Write Love aims to inspire and lead by example, this episode also marks a mid-season break for the podcast so that Becky, our editor and producer, can go on a month-long sabbatical.

When we say that “we need you here,” we also mean to say that we need you to take care of yourself so that you can be here. We need you to advocate for your well-being, to prioritize things like rest so that you don’t get burnt out to the point that being a “story still going” feels next to impossible.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

For self-care tips and resources, go to twloha.com/self-care/.

Follow and learn about The Nap Ministry at thenapministry.wordpress.com/.

Read about and participate in the Black and White campaign by visiting twloha.com/blog/black-and-white-5-0/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 505: “Mindfulness, The Present Moment, and Non-Judgment” with Tianna Soto Apr 19, 2022

Mindfulness. It’s become a bit of a buzzword. But boiling it down to a single word does it a bit of disservice. Mindfulness can take the shape of various forms of meditation, yoga practices, immersing ourselves in nature, noticing our breath, or tapping into our senses.

But how does mindfulness, and all the avenues it involves, intersect with mental health? How can our awareness of the present moment, of a tangible aspect of reality change or improve our inner world?

To help us explore and understand this, we’re going to be joined by Tianna Soto. Tianna is a Puerto Rican, Jamaican-Chinese writer, speaker, and mental health educator based in New York City. She received a Master's in Clinical Psychology in Education from Columbia University and is a certified yoga and mindfulness instructor. Her ongoing mission is to empower others to embrace their journey with clarity and confidence.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

Learn more about Tianna Soto at tiannafaye.com/.

Purchase Bessel van Der Kolk’s “The Body Keeps The Score” book by going to barnesandnoble.com/w/the-body-keeps-the-score-bessel-van-der-kolk-md/1117229987.

Download the Insight Timer app at insighttimer.com/.

Follow Tianna Soto at instagram.com/tiannafayee/.

Listen to “Trigger Protection Mantra” by Jhene Aiko by visiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkJGa0eaktE.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 504: “Delay, Slow, and OCD” with therapist Sara Galaglo Apr 05, 2022

Candance wrote, “Parts of my brain continually struggle for power while others retreat completely. But no matter what’s been taken—time, control, hope for the future—it’s never too late to start anew.”

Bianca said, “Every day I learn new things about how my OCD manifests, and I am figuring out in real-time what that means for my relationships, health, and job.”

And Kirsten shared, “OCD, contrary to popular belief, is not tidy or clean. It’s messy. Exhausting. Loud.”

These words come from personal experiences with OCD. Stories we’ve had the honor of sharing on our blog. But OCD is not a challenge we’ve talked about on this specific platform. So on today’s episode, it is our honor to have Sara Galgalo, a psychotherapist who works at the OCD Center of Los Angeles, as our guest to help us better understand OCD, how it gets misdiagnosed for other things like anxiety, and the type of treatment that is having a pretty incredible impact.

Sara is a big Doctor Who fan, she grew up playing sports and was even a figure skater for years, and she loves to go hiking back in her home state of Washington.

Sara Galgalo is a psychotherapist licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California. Sara received her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. Sara’s work at the OCD Center of Los Angeles focuses on CBT for adults, adolescents, and children suffering from all types of OCD (including all “Pure O” variants such as HOCD, POCD, ROCD, and Harm OCD), and other anxiety disorders. In addition to treating individual clients, Sara also currently leads a low-fee therapy/support group for adults with OCD. She’s a big Doctor Who fan, grew up playing a lot of sports (and was a figure skater for a few years), and loves to go hiking in her home state of Washington.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

Check out the services offered at the OCD Center of LA by visiting https://ocdla.com/.

Read blogs relating to OCD at https://twloha.com/blog/topics/ocd/.

Discover resources and learn more through the International OCD Foundation by visiting https://iocdf.org/.

Purchase “Turtles All the Way Down” by John Green by going to https://www.johngreenbooks.com/turtles-all-the-way-down-book.

Check out the show Pure at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pure_(British_TV_series).

Buy the book “The Happiness Trap” by Dr. Russ Harris at https://thehappinesstrap.com/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 503: “Mental Health in Motherhood” with Ceara Pertain and counselor Leighya Richard Mar 22, 2022

The topic of this episode is rather specific. It’s something we haven’t addressed on the podcast until now and have only briefly explored elsewhere. It’s something that carries a heavy stigma and the weight of expectation. It’s something that impacts 20% of people who are pregnant or give birth. We’re talking about perinatal—that’s before, during, and after pregnancy—mood and anxiety disorders that include depression, irritability, and heightened anxiety.

To help us paint a picture of what these struggles can look like, we’ll be talking to Ceara Pertain, who will not only share her own difficult journey with a traumatic birth experience and a myriad of mood disturbances that followed—but will cast a net of compassion for those entering or facing motherhood. And to guide us in understanding these challenges and how treatment can range from therapy and medicine to movement and sunshine, we’ll be joined by counselor Leighya Richard.

Ceara Pertain, is an Air Force veteran, an Intuitive Life and Soul Coach, a Master Resiliency Trainer, a Yogi, an author, a blogger, and a poet. She lives with her mystical daughter and her black cat, and is a self-confessed book-and-crystal fanatic.

Leighya Richard is a licensed mental health counselor, wife, and toddler and “pandemic baby” mom. She works to support and advocate for women’s health and to empower those facing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

Read Ceara’s blog by going to twloha.com/blog/author/ceara-pertain/.

For perinatal mental health resources, visit anxiouslyexpecting.com/ and postpartum.net/.

Purchase “Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts” by Karen Kleiman at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1641701307/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_WR0A5TDRS5AMH5NPHNC5.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 502: “Being a Safe Space For Someone Who Self-Injures” with counselor Michelle Moore Mar 08, 2022

Self-injury appears in the TWLOHA mission statement. It’s something we work to destigmatize and to present hope and healing for those who struggle with it. But in today’s episode, we’re talking about what it means to be the parent, friend, partner, or loved one of someone who engages in non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors. What so many people need is a safe space to share without judgment and to explore their options when it comes to professional care.

To help us navigate and understand how to be safe spaces, we’re joined by counselor Michelle Moore, who addresses the hard but honest fact that we, as caretakers, confidants, and guardians, can rarely be everything that person might need. She also talks about how it’s OK for us to recognize that we too might ultimately need help in being safe spaces.

Michelle Moore is a licensed mental health counselor in Orlando, Florida, who works at Solace Counseling, which is also owned and run by Michelle and her husband Aaron. She specializes in working with both adults and adolescents who are facing mental health challenges such as self-injury, eating disorders, depression, addiction, and more.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at

For resources, blogs, and more on self-injury, go to twloha.com/find-help/help-by-topic/self-injury/.

To check out Cornell University’s Self-Injury Resources, visit selfinjury.bctr.cornell.edu/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 501: “Grief: What’s Loved, Lost, and Left” with Vivian Nuñez, Megan Fernandes, and LMFT Eric Adams Feb 22, 2022

In the premiere episode of season five, we’re addressing the topic of grief. Contrary to popular belief, grief comes in many forms, it impacts people in varying ways, and it does not have to stem from the loss of a loved one. Grief is the thing that we feel and experience in the absence of something or someone we love—a pet, a relationship, a parent, a job, a home. To help us explore, identify, and even learn how to navigate grief through creativity, we’ll be joined by content creator Vivian Nuñez, reporter Megan Fernandes, and therapist Eric Adams.

Megan Fernandes is an award-winning business and community news reporter that has worked in newsrooms across the country. For a long time, Megan thought that her purpose was to share the stories of others, but after losing her mother to cancer in January of 2020, Megan turned to memoir writing and poetry as a way to cope with her grief and tell her own story. She now writes to share her struggles in coping with grief, mental health, and trauma to normalize these conversations and remind others that they are not alone.

Vivian Nuñez is a writer, content creator, and dog mom. Her award-winning Instagram community has created pathways for speaking on traditionally taboo topics, like mental health and grief, but don’t worry she’s also really funny. While her humor is a cross between Chandler Bing and Phoebe’s mom jokes, she’s also one with TikTok trends, dog videos, and how much fun it is to be creative. Her life and work are rooted in the simple truth that life’s a lot more livable when you get to play outside the box.

Eric Adams is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Mental Edge Counseling in Dover, Delaware.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Download TWLOHA’s daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at

Read Megan Fernandes’ blog at twloha.com/blog/author/megan-fernandes/.

Purchase a guided grief journal by going to amazon.com/Navigating-Grief-Journal-Exercises-Reflection/dp/1648763162.

Listen to “Supermarket Flowers” by Ed Sheeran by visiting youtu.be/3Mk0F6mLKik.

Learn more about Vivian Nuñez by visiting vivnunez.com/ or following her at instagram.com/vivnunez/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 416: “Suicide Attempt: Moving Forward With Hope” with Author Bill Konigsberg Sep 21, 2021

In the final episode of season four and to close out the Another Day With You campaign, we talk to someone who attempted suicide at the age of 27 and went on to write a book inspired by his own experience. That person is author Bill Konigsberg and that book is The Bridge. In our conversation, you’ll hear about Bill’s chronic, untreated depression which led to an attempt, and how writing the book became a way to dispel the lies his brain was telling him while encouraging readers to realize how valuable and interwoven their lives truly are.

Along with The Bridge, Bill is the author of five young-adult novels, which have won awards including the Stonewall Book Award, the Sid Fleischman Award for Humor, and the Lambda Literary Award. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona, with his husband, Chuck, and their two Labradoodles, Mabel and Buford—who you might hear barking in the background during the interview.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Read Bill’s words on the TWLOHA at twloha.com/blog/stay-another-day/.

Purchase The Bridge by going to store.twloha.com and typing in The Bridge in the search bar.

Learn more about and connect with author Bill Konigsberg at billkonigsberg.com/about/.

Visit store.twloha.com/ to purchase merchandise that supports TWLOHA’s mission.

Download The Hopeful, a free daily-use self-care app from TWLOHA, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 415: “Suicide Prevention: Why Do You Stay Another Day?” Sep 07, 2021

When the pandemic altered nearly every part of daily life, we wondered what it would mean for those struggling, for those currently fighting to stay alive. A mental health crisis already existed and the pandemic only made it more glaringly obvious. The collective trauma and loss nearly doubled the number of people having thoughts of suicide and experiencing depression compared to previous years.

One bright spot, a moment of tragic optimism, is that this shared experience made talking about mental health almost a normal part of everyday life. We were surprised to see moments where the polite, “How are you?” was not expected to be met with an unassuming “fine.”

Over the course of the next few episodes, in honor of TWLOHA’s Another Day With You campaign and World Suicide Prevention Day—which is this Friday, September 10th, we’re using this space to have conversations that challenge the lie that says we can’t or shouldn’t talk about suicide. We want to share real-life experiences as they relate to suicide attempts, loss, and ideation.

For today’s episode, instead of a one-on-one interview, we’re doing something a little different. We’ve invited an array of voices to share some heartfelt responses to some questions: 1. Who or what has helped you stay another day? And 2. What would you say to someone who is finding it difficult to stay another day? Their responses are honest and unique, but there is often, and perhaps unsurprisingly, a common occurrence of hope. If some responses don’t resonate with you, that’s OK. Because our desire is for even just one message, one encouragement you hear to inspire you or someone you care about, to stay for another day.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Learn more about the Another Day With You campaign at twloha.com/wspd.

Visit store.twloha.com/ to purchase merchandise that supports TWLOHA’s mission.

Download The Hopeful, a free daily-use self-care app from TWLOHA, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 414: “Suicide Loss: Remembering How They Lived” with Carrie Thompson Aug 24, 2021

When the pandemic altered nearly every part of daily life, we wondered what it would mean for those struggling, for those currently fighting to stay alive. A mental health crisis already existed and the pandemic only made it more glaringly obvious. The collective trauma and loss nearly doubled the number of people having thoughts of suicide and experiencing depression compared to previous years.

One bright spot, a moment of tragic optimism, is that this shared experience made talking about mental health almost a normal part of everyday life. We were surprised to see moments where the polite, “How are you?” was not expected to be met with an unassuming “fine.”

Over the course of the next few episodes, in honor of TWLOHA’s Another Day With You campaign and World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, we want to use this space to have conversations that challenge the lie that says we can’t or shouldn’t talk about suicide. We want to share real-life experiences as they relate to suicide attempts, loss, and ideation. For today’s conversation, we’re chatting with and hearing from Carrie Thompson, who lost her son Ben to suicide two years ago.

Carrie is a mother, a wife, and a high school English teacher, who recently moved from a small town in New Hampshire to the city of Seattle, Washington. As a suicide loss survivor, Carrie is on a quest for understanding and healing. She’s an essayist of “creative nonfiction and sad stories” mostly exploring topics around grief and loss to suicide. A piece she wrote about hiking in honor of her son Ben, titled “The 48 Mountains That Held My Grief” was featured in the New York Times. Her words are honest, unapologetic, and wise.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Read Carrie’s words by going to medium.com/@carrietnh or twloha.com/blog/author/carrie-thompson/

Read “The 48 Mountains That Held My Grief” at https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/28/opinion/hiking-grief.html.

For resources for suicide loss survivors, visit afsp.org.

To learn more about TWLOHA’s high school program, Between the Bells, go to twloha.com/highschool/.

Learn more about the Another Day With You campaign at twloha.com/wspd.

Visit store.twloha.com/ to purchase merchandise that supports TWLOHA’s mission.

Download The Hopeful, a free daily-use self-care app from TWLOHA, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 413: “Suicidal Ideation: A Passive Wish To No Longer Exist” with Ashley Holstrom Aug 10, 2021

When the pandemic altered nearly every part of daily life, we wondered what it would mean for those struggling, for those currently fighting to stay alive. A mental health crisis already existed and the pandemic only made it more glaringly obvious. The collective trauma and loss nearly doubled the number of people having thoughts of suicide and experiencing depression compared to previous years.

One bright spot, a moment of tragic optimism, is that this shared experience made talking about mental health almost a normal part of everyday life. We were surprised to see moments where the polite, “How are you?” was not expected to be met with an unassuming “fine.”

Over the course of the next few episodes, in honor of TWLOHA’s Another Day With You campaign and World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, we want to use this space to have conversations that challenge the lie that says we can’t or shouldn’t talk about suicide. We want to share real-life experiences as they relate to suicide attempts, loss, and ideation. For today’s episode, we’re joined by Ashley Holstrom, who is talking about the latter: suicidal ideation. As you’ll find out in more detail, suicidal ideation has been a part of Ashley’s existence as far back as she can remember. And for her, she describes the thoughts as passive rather than active; she thinks these thoughts but has no plan to act on them. They are a “passive wish to no longer exist.”

Ashley is a professional book person, designing for an indie publisher and writing for Book Riot. She's an advocate for mental health, reads any book about mental illness she can get her hands on, and wrote an essay about trichotillomania (compulsive hair-pulling) for the young adult anthology (Don't) Call Me Crazy. Ashley lives in the Chicago area with her rainbow library and cats named after Hemingway and Asimov.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Read Ashley’s words by going to twloha.com/blog/author/ashley-holstrom/.

To purchase (Don’t) Call Me Crazy: 33 Voices Start The Conversation About Mental Health, visit barnesandnoble.com/w/bookkelly-jensen/1128063600.

To check out My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward by Mark Lukach, go to marklukach.com/book.

Learn more about the Another Day With You campaign at anotherdaywithyou.com.

Visit store.twloha.com/ to purchase merchandise that supports TWLOHA’s mission.

Download The Hopeful, a free daily-use self-care app from TWLOHA, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 412: “On Self-Awareness, Representation, & Defying Stigma” with Ricky Neal (from Crisis Text Line) Jul 20, 2021

July is BIPOC Mental Health Month in the US. It exists to “bring awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face regarding mental illness” in this country. While mental health challenges impact humans regardless of race, body size, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic status, and so on, we also recognize that racism, colonization, police brutality, and white supremacy—among other things—are events and harsh realities that affect BIPOC in a significant way that can not and should not be ignored or dismissed.

In this episode, to help us lean into those things, we’re joined by Ricky Neal, Crisis Text Line’s Volunteer Experience Manager. As a Black man growing up in Laurens, South Carolina, he’ll share his personal mental health experience when it comes to racial identity and cultural stigma, and from a professional lens, Ricky will talk about the importance of having the people on the other end of a call, text, or counseling appointment be able to identify with the unique struggles BIPOC communities face on a daily basis.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

For a collection of articles, books, and videos on learning and practicing antiracism, visit twloha.com/blog/an-invitation-to-learn-and-practice-antiracism/.

For a list of BIPOC-specific mental health resources go to twloha.com/blog/bipoc-mental-health-resources/.

Visit store.twloha.com/ to purchase merchandise that supports TWLOHA’s mission.

Download The Hopeful, a free daily-use self-care app from TWLOHA, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 411: “Decolonizing Therapy and Healing” with Therapist Gabes Torres Jul 06, 2021

July is BIPOC Mental Health Month in the US. It exists to “bring awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face regarding mental illness” in this country. While mental health challenges impact humans regardless of race, body size, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic status, and so on, we also recognize that racism, colonization, police brutality, and white supremacy—among other things—are events and harsh realities that affect BIPOC in a significant way that can not and should not be ignored or dismissed.

To help us shed a light on this and to learn, grow, and expand our understanding, we’re honored to be joined on this episode by Gabes Torres. Gabes is an Indigenous person from the colonized islands of the Philippines and a non-US citizen migrant. She is currently a licensed therapist in Seattle, Washington, who works predominately with clients who identify as Black, Indigenous, transgender, queer, and people of color. Through her work, she hopes to decolonize and de-center white Eurocentric frameworks as it relates to things like healing and therapy.

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Connect with and learn more about Gabes Torres by going to gabestorres.com/.

For a collection of articles, books, and videos on learning and practicing antiracism, visit twloha.com/blog/an-invitation-to-learn-and-practice-antiracism/.

For a list of BIPOC-specific mental health resources go to twloha.com/blog/bipoc-mental-health-resources/.

Visit store.twloha.com/ to purchase merchandise that supports TWLOHA’s mission.

Download The Hopeful, a free daily-use self-care app from TWLOHA, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 410: “Affirming LGBTQ+ Experience and Existence” with Dr. Amy Green (from The Trevor Project) & Author Jessica Strait Jun 08, 2021

Research shows that the LGBTQ+ community is almost three times more likely than others to experience a mental health condition such as major depression or generalized anxiety disorder. And, LGBTQ+ youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide, experience suicidal thoughts or engage in self-harm than heterosexual and cis-gendered people. This is not due to their sexual orientation or gender identity but oftentimes from outside factors such as a non-affirming home environment, a volatile political climate, and the lack of freedom and space to be true to who they are.

Today, in honor and celebration of June being Pride Month, we’re talking to Dr. Amy Green, the Vice President of Research at The Trevor Project (an organization providing crisis intervention and prevention services to LGBTQ+ youth) to talk about how LGBTQ+ youth are disproportionately impacted by things suicide and other mental health challenges and how we, as allies and supporters, can help change those numbers. And in the second half of the episode, host Chad Moses sits down with Jessica Strait, a frequent author on the TWLOHA blog, to hear about her lived experience as a queer woman who grew up in a religious family, has dealt with multiple mental health challenges, and is in the midst of an ongoing journey toward self-acceptance.

Dr. Amy Green and her team support the organization’s work by using data and research findings to advance its crisis services and peer support programs, as well as advocacy and education initiatives. Under Dr. Green’s leadership, the research team produces innovative research that brings new clinical implications to the field of suicidology and LGBTQ mental health. Amy lives in Los Angeles with her wife, who is also a clinical psychologist working in suicide prevention, and their two dogs.

Jess Strait is a long-time TWLOHA supporter and a frequent author on our blog. She is a queer woman who currently resides in Wilmington, North Carolina with her partner of 16 years and their three kids. It wasn’t until 2014, that Jess and her now-wife shared their relationship publicly and got married the year after same-sex marriage became legal in the US. A former healthcare worker, Jess has dealt with a myriad of mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and substance abuse.

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Connect with The Trevor Project and access valuable resources at thetrevorproject.org/.

Find out more about PFLAG by going to pflag.org/.

Read Jess Strait’s words at twloha.com/blog/author/jessica-strait/.

Shop TWLOHA’s Pride Merch Collection by visiting store.twloha.com/.

Download The Hopeful, a free daily-use self-care app from TWLOHA, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 409: “Black & White Miniseries – Nothing Can Take Away How Far You’ve Come” May 25, 2021

May is Mental Health Month in the US. This month is a chance for us to continue combating the stigma that keeps far too many silent. It’s a chance for us to tell and to highlight stories of lesser-known challenges. It’s a chance to declare a few statements we believe to be Black and White.

In the third and final episode of the Black & White Miniseries, host Chad Moses and TWLOHA’s Community Care Coordinator Bianca Mujica discuss the statement: “Nothing can take away how far you’ve come,” which also serves as the focal point for our 2021 Run For It 5k. During their conversation, Bianca and Chad explore themes such as progress and growth, and how things like relapse and challenging chapters are ultimately unable to erase either.

Bianca Mujica is TWLOHA's Community Care Coordinator, meaning her work focuses on finding intersectional and creative ways to connect with people like you. She is a Mexican-American queer woman from Texas with a background in journalism and a love for language. Outside of work, she can be found experimenting with new art supplies, eating pasta, or making plans for her future animal sanctuary.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Read the Black And White 4.0 blog at https://twloha.com/blog/black-and-white-4-0/ and shop the collection by going to https://store.twloha.com/collections/black-white.

Download The Hopeful, a free daily-use self-care app from TWLOHA, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 408: “Black & White Miniseries – I Am Not Broken. Who I Am Is Whole.” May 18, 2021

May is Mental Health Month in the US. This month is a chance for us to continue combating the stigma that keeps far too many silent. It’s a chance for us to tell and to highlight stories of lesser-known challenges. It’s a chance to declare a few statements we believe to be Black and White.

In the second episode of the Black & White Miniseries, host Chad Moses and TWLOHA Editor Becky Ebert explore the statement: “I am not broken. Who I am is whole.” Together, they talk about what it means to practice grace and acceptance when it comes to our present moment and self, and how we can be both hurting and healing.

Becky Ebert has been working as TWLOHA’s Editor for nearly half a decade, which means she’s the energy behind the organization’s blog and podcast. When she isn’t at her computer, you can find her behind the steering wheel of a car en route to a new place to explore, rewatching a Marvel movie, or outside hiking. And throughout all of those things, you’re sure to find her sidekick, a dog named Bucky Barnes, close by.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Read the Black And White 4.0 blog at https://twloha.com/blog/black-and-white-4-0/ and shop the collection by going to https://store.twloha.com/collections/black-white.

Download The Hopeful, a free daily-use self-care app from TWLOHA, at Sign up at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

Register to move for something that matters in the 2021 virtual Run For It 5k by going to store.twloha.com/products/2021-run-for-it-5k/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 407: “Black & White Miniseries – Stop Apologizing For Existing” May 11, 2021

For the last four years, TWLOHA’s Black and White campaign has happened every May. Why May? Well, May is Mental Health Month in the US. This month is a chance for us to continue combating the stigma that keeps far too many silent. It’s a chance for us to tell and to highlight stories of lesser-known challenges. It’s a chance to declare a few statements we believe to be Black and White when it comes to you and your mental health.

In the first episode of this year’s Black & White miniseries, host Chad Moses, with the help of TWLOHA’s Content + Copy Specialist Tori Muzyk, will be exploring the depth and meaning behind the statement: “Stop apologizing for existing.” Together, they discuss what it means to be more accepting of yourself and others, and how they’ve learned to hold space and grace for their past and present selves.

Tori Muzyk is TWLOHA’s newest team member. For the most part, she lives in the land of words. But when not writing, you can find Tori speaking in metaphors, petting dogs, fighting the good fight, and checking her horoscope. For those of you wondering, she’s a cancer.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Read the Black And White 4.0 blog at https://twloha.com/blog/black-and-white-4-0/ and shop the collection by going to https://store.twloha.com/collections/black-white.

Download The Hopeful, a free daily-use self-care app from TWLOHA, at Sign up at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

Register to move for something that matters in the 2021 virtual Run For It 5k by going to store.twloha.com/products/2021-run-for-it-5k/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 406: "Counselors Seeking Counseling” with LMHC Stephan Monteserín & Dr. Emily Burch Apr 13, 2021

On this episode of the TWLOHA Podcast, we’re exploring the theme of normalizing mental health professionals both giving and receiving help. Counselors, therapists, psychologists—they’re often a saving grace for many. They provide wisdom and guidance and a safe space for us to lay bare our struggles. But beneath the titles, the offices, the knowledge, and the compassion, mental health professionals are also people. And we believe all people can benefit from things like counseling—but sometimes counselors are faced with a shameful stigma that says they shouldn’t need assistance with the hardships they’re trained to decipher and handle. So today, joining host Chad Moses to discuss and dismantle this hypocritical and hurtful stigma, are LMHC Stephan Monteserín and Dr. Emily Burch.

Stephan Monteserín is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor currently located in his hometown of Orlando, Florida. He’s a valued TWLOHA Board Member and he works to help people grow into freedom from oppressive patterns of thought and behavior. As a counselor, Stephan’s goal is to assist those hurting as they pass through their struggles and acknowledge their pain.

In 2020, Dr. Emily Burch completed her doctorate in clinical psychology whilst working in an inpatient mental health facility. Her experience stems from a variety of clinical environments, including a community mental health center, a local corrections facility, and an equine-assisted therapy program. Along with her professional mental health experiences, Emily is a writer, whose words you can find on the TWLOHA Blog. For Emily, writing, along with the support of her friends, significant others, and her cats Poptart and Mr. Noodles, provides a break from the stress and struggle of the world.

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Download The Hopeful, a free daily-use self-care app from TWLOHA, at Sign up at twloha.com/thehopeful/.

Register to move for something that matters in the 2021 virtual Run For It 5k by going to store.twloha.com/products/2021-run-for-it-5k/.

Go to twloha.com/blog/author/emily-burch/ to read Dr. Emily Burch’s words on the TWLOHA Blog.

Learn more about LMHC and TWLOHA Board Member Stephan Monteserín at twloha.com/team/#stephan-monteserin.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 405: "TWLOHA Turns 15: How It Started, How It’s Going” Mar 30, 2021

On this special episode of the TWLOHA Podcast, we’re celebrating 15 years of hope and help on the organization’s birthday—along with the upcoming release of our daily-use self-care app called The Hopeful! In the first half, founder Jamie Tworkowski discusses the movement’s unexpected inception and shares some of his favorite memories, and TWLOHA’s first-ever social media coordinator Chris Youngblood talks about managing an overflowing inbox and a Myspace account all those years ago from his T-Mobile Sidekick. And in the second half of the episode, you’ll hear from two current team members—Katie Mumper and Bianca Mujica—the real-life folks who respond to your comments and texts and DMs.

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Sign up at twloha.com/thehopeful/ to be alerted when The Hopeful, a daily-use self-care app, becomes available to download.

Go to store.twloha.com and use code TWLOHABDAY to receive 25% off your entire order by 3/31.

Read the original story by visiting twloha.com/learn/story/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 404: "Bipolar Disorder: The Space Between Diagnosis and Identity” Mar 16, 2021

On this episode of the TWLOHA Podcast, we’re discussing Bipolar Disorder, a mental health experience that by no means receives as much airtime or attention as others tend to. And yet, it's something so many people deal with day in and day out, it’s something we know is relevant to so many of you.

Bipolar Disorder is a chronic illness—meaning it has no cure. That being said, this illness is not immune to treatment. Through personalized care, Bipolar Disorder can be managed. You can live with it. And to help us showcase what living with it can look like, we’re joined by educator and advocate Dr. Rachel Kallem Whitman and editor and writer Claire Biggs—two guests whose journeys may differ but still find common ground in their hopes of smashing the stigma that surrounds their diagnoses.

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Purchase Rachel Kallem Whitman’s book Instability in Six Colors at oneideapress.com. Use code TWLOHA10 at checkout for 10% off.

Read Rachel’s words on the TWLOHA blog at twloha.com/blog/author/rachel-kallem-whitman/.

Watch “I'm not your inspiration, thank you very much” by Stella Young, by going to https://wrt.lv/2MMHAFn.

To buy Madness: A Bipolar Life by Marya Hornbacher, visit amazon.com/Madness-Bipolar-Life-Marya-Hornbacher/dp/0547237804.

Watch Lady Dynamite on Netflix at netflix.com/title/80046193.

Check out “5 Tips For Being An Ally” by visiting youtube.com/watch?v=_dg86g-QlM0&t=6s.

Go to amazon.com/Wishful-Drinking-Carrie-Fisher/dp/143915371X to buy Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher.

Visit https://insideourminds.org/ to learn more about Inside Our Minds—a radical mental health organization.

To learn more about the Disability Visibility Project by Alice Wong, visit disabilityvisibilityproject.com/.

Purchase An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison at amazon.com/Unquiet-Mind-Memoir-Moods-Madness/dp/0679763309.

Listen to “this is me trying” by Taylor swift by going to youtube.com/watch?v=9bdLTPNrlEg.

Read Claire’s words on the TWLOHA blog at twloha.com/blog/author/claire-biggs/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 403: "Self-Injury: Shrouded By Shame” Mar 02, 2021

In this episode of the TWLOHA podcast, we’re discussing self-injury. It is perhaps one of the least talked about mental health challenges. You might be wondering why that is, and we think the reason can be wrapped up into a single word: stigma. While conversations about mental health have progressed a great deal over the course of the last few years, self-injury remains shrouded by shame.

According to research, anywhere between 14 to 24 percent of young adults have self-injured before, and it is often used as a coping mechanism to help someone process and deal with the intense emotions they’re experiencing. To help us continue to break down and chip away at the wall of stigma surrounding this very human and very real challenge, we’re joined by counselor Lori Vann, a trusted voice when it comes to Non-Suicidal Self-Injury, along with mental health advocates Mallory Ellington and Nik Wiles, who are both in recovery from SI.

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Find out more about Lori Vann and her work by visiting lorivann.com/.

Purchase Lori’s book A Caregiver’s Guide to Self-Injury at vannassociates.com/shop/.

Access the NSSI: Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Be Aware, Educate, Prevent, Intervene Private Facebook Group by going to facebook.com/groups/289208102223000/.

Purchase the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders at psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm.

Read Mallory Ellington’s words at twloha.com/blog/author/mallory-ellington/.

Listen to “Known & Loved” by Joel Ansett by going to youtube.com/watch?v=rqyvyuMO5m8.

Read Nik Wiles’ words at twloha.com/blog/author/nik-wiles/.

Checkout by Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman at peacefulwarrior.com/way-of-the-peaceful-warrior/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 402: "Eating Disorders: What We Don’t Talk About Is Killing Us” Feb 16, 2021

Eating disorders are a leading cause of death when it comes to mental illnesses, only second to opioid overdose. Nearly 30 million people in the U.S. will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime. They can and do affect people of every age, sexuality, gender identity, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic group, and with proper professional care and awareness, they are treatable. In this episode, we’re joined by a few guests, including Johanna Kandel, the founder of The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness. Together we talk about the varying types of eating disorders, the most common ways they present, and what treatment and recovery can look like.

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Learn more about The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness at allianceforeatingdisorders.com/.

To access and locate treatment for an eating disorder, go to findedhelp.com/.

Read blogs relating to eating disorders at twloha.com/blog/topics/eating-disorder/.

Listen to the I Weigh with Jameela Jamil podcast by going to earwolf.com/show/i-weigh-with-jameela-jamil/.

Checkout Untamed by Glennon Doyle at untamedbook.com/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 401: "Relapse, Recovery, and Resolutions" Feb 02, 2021

The calendar ending and beginning anew represents a clean slate of sorts. While there is value in the hopefulness of setting resolutions, we want to talk about the complicated reality of how resolutions impact relapse and recovery when it comes to alcohol abuse, addiction, and even self-injury. In the premiere episode of season four, host Chad Moses is joined by LMHC Michelle Moore and mental health advocate Donaven Smith to talk about how these mental health experiences are impacted by the all-or-nothing thinking that’s inspired by the start of a new year.

Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):

Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

To listen to “Better Now” by The Juliana Theory, go to youtube.com/watch?v=KxoYdrhhGuA.

For talks and meditations from Dr. Kristin Neff, visit self-compassion.org/videos/.

Head to solacecounseling.org/ for more information on Solace Counseling.

Listen to “Starting Over” by Macklemore at youtube.com/watch?v=Flx-xvpGARQ.

Read more Donaven Smith’s word by going to twloha.com/blog/author/donaven-blake-smith/.

Details for the 14th annual Valentine’s Day Doesn’t Have to Suck event can be found at twloha.com/events/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

TWLOHA Recommended Listening: Last Day from Lemonada Media Nov 12, 2020

On today’s episode we’ll be sharing some recommended listening from our friends at Lemonada Media. We’re inviting you to take a listen to the first episode of Season 2 of the Last Day podcast.

“We open Season 2 of Last Day with a tale of two Kevins. One is Sergeant Kevin Briggs, also known as the guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge. The other is Kevin Berthia, an Oakland native who drove to that bridge on March 11, 2005 with the intent of ending his life. This week, we tell the larger story behind a moment of intervention — what led up to it and what happened in the 15 years since.”

To hear more of Last Day Season 2 and to check out all of Season One, head to smarturl.it/lastdaypodcast

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Episode 313: “World Mental Health Day: We Will Face This Together” Oct 08, 2020

In the final episode of Season 3, we honor World Mental Health Day (October 10) by talking with people from five different countries across the globe about the ways in which mental health plays a role in everyone’s lives no matter where they live. From New Zealand to India and the UK, we reflect on the progress made and the work that still needs to be done when it comes to mental health. And we learn about how stigma continues to impact this conversation in varying cultures and how access to professional help depends on far too many factors in most places.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

To submit an international resource recommendation, complete the survey at surveymonkey.com/r/QCLYGV5.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 312: "Gretchen Powers - On Mountains, Mental Health, and Metaphors” Sep 15, 2020

In this episode, we hear from photographer and outdoor adventure enthusiast, Gretchen Powers. At the start of her journey with mental health, Gretchen believed that staying active and spending time outside were the keys to maintaining her well-being. But after years of battling waves of depression and anxiety, she found that her toolkit was missing some important things. Through trial and error and self-discovery, Gretchen talks with host Chad Moses about the ways in which she has allowed herself to find healing despite the shame that she has felt along the way.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Find out how you can be part of the Worth Living For campaign by visiting worthlivingfor.com.

To purchase your World Suicide Prevention Day 2020 Pack, visit store.twloha.com.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

Follow Gretchen Powers on Instagram at instagram.com/gpowersfilm/.

Check out Gretchen’s work by going to gpowersfilm.com/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 311: "Said The Sky and Olivver The Kid - Worth Living For" Sep 08, 2020

In this special episode, host Chad Moses is joined by artists Trevor Christensen (Said The Sky) and Bryan Sammis (Olivver The Kid) to premiere a brand new song in honor of the #WorthLivingFor campaign. Following the premiere, Trevor and Bryan stick around to talk about the ways in which music has brought purpose and heartfelt connection into their lives and how they’ve both realized that the small moments in life are the ones that often mean the most.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Find out how you can be part of the Worth Living For campaign by visiting worthlivingfor.com.

To purchase your World Suicide Prevention Day 2020 Pack, visit store.twloha.com.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

Check out Levi The Poet performing his poem “It’s All Worth Living For” at youtu.be/eG66A_L1ujY.

To watch the video montage for “Worth Living For”, go to youtube.com/saidthesky.

Follow Said The Sky on social media at instagram.com/saidthesky/.

Follow Olivver The Kid on social media at instgram.com/olivverthekid/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 310: "Jamie Agresta: Dealing With Thoughts of Suicide and Finding Purpose" Sep 01, 2020

In this episode, host Chad Moses is joined by writer and mental health advocate Jamie Agresta to continue the #WorthLivingFor conversation. Together, they explore the topic of suicidal ideation and finding purpose even in the heavy moments. Jamie speaks candidly about her firsthand experience with suicidal ideation, where she’s found hope along the way, and what she would say to someone who finds themselves in the dark headspace of struggling with intrusive thoughts.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Find out how you can be part of the Worth Living For campaign by visiting worthlivingfor.com.

To purchase your World Suicide Prevention Day 2020 Pack, visit store.twloha.com.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

Read Jamie’s words at twloha.com/blog/author/jamie-agresta.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 309: "Barriers to Help With Denny Kolsch, LMHC" Aug 25, 2020

In this episode, TWLOHA Director of Outreach Chad Moses and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Denny Kolsch continue the #WorthLivingFor conversation by teaming up to address your questions about mental healthcare, how we can make resources more accessible, and the process of finding a counselor that’s the best match for you. Far too often, when people seek out professional help, they’re met with hurdles and challenges like affordability, geographical access, privacy and safety, and even not knowing what’s available to them. By understanding and identifying what stands in the way of people getting the help they need and deserve, we can work to eliminate those barriers.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Find out how you can be part of the Worth Living For campaign by visiting worthlivingfor.com.

To purchase your World Suicide Prevention Day 2020 Pack, visit store.twloha.com.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 308: "Steve Nguyen: Losing Someone to Suicide" Aug 18, 2020

In this episode, host Chad Moses is joined by animator, illustrator, and mental health advocate Steve Nguyen to talk about being a survivor of suicide loss and the #WorthLivingFor campaign. Steve opens up about losing both his significant other and a friend just days apart while in college and how he faced processing anger, guilt, and the questions that often follow such heartbreaking loss. Steve also discusses how working with a counselor and time has helped him find peace and hope. His story is a reminder that the small things and even the unexpectedly beautiful things are worth living for.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Find out how you can be part of the Worth Living For campaign by visiting worthlivingfor.com.

To purchase your World Suicide Prevention Day 2020 Pack, visit store.twloha.com.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

To check out more of Steve Nguyen’s work, go to studioapa.co/ or follow him at instagram.com/stevenguyen.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 307: "Jessica Morris: Fear Is a Liar" Jul 28, 2020

In this episode, we wrap up our storytelling series on the podcast with the help of published author Jessica Morris. Through sharing her experience with depression and anxiety, Jessica explores the fear of not being worthy and how she found the courage to live in the present moment. And later in the episode, Jessica is joined by host Chad Moses to discuss the delicate balance of living for today while still honoring the chapters of our stories where we’re simply trying to survive.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

Read Jessica Morris’ words at twloha.com/blog/author/jessica-morris.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 306: "Alicia Gillman: Dear Anxiety" Jul 21, 2020

In this episode, we continue our new series on the podcast that focuses on the power of storytelling with the help of authors who originally had their stories published on the TWLOHA blog. Today, we’re hearing from and talking to Alicia Gillman about her experience living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and the ways in which they’ve impacted her life on a day-to-day basis. Alicia shares a story so many of us can relate to when it comes to intrusive thoughts, and reminds us to never let our mental health struggles define who we are.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

Read Alicia Gillman’s words at twloha.com/blog/author/alicia-gillman.

Meet Hamilton, Alicia’s rescue dog from Aruba at instagram.com/cunucuhamilton.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 305: "Elizabeth Wilder: Depression Comes in Waves" Jul 14, 2020

In this episode, we continue our new series on the podcast that focuses on the power of storytelling with the help of authors who originally had their stories published on the TWLOHA blog. Today, we’re hearing from Elizabeth Wilder, a member of the TWLOHA staff, who shares a vivid snapshot into her experience with the ebbs and flows of depression. Later in the episode, she and host Chad Moses talk about finding the courage to confide in a friend when you’re struggling and choosing to put your mental well-being first even when your depression argues otherwise.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

Read Elizabeth Wilder’s words at twloha.com/blog/author/elizabeth-wilder.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 304: Bianca Mujica: My Value is Not Based on Numbers Jun 30, 2020

In this episode, we kick off a new series on the podcast that focuses on the power of storytelling with the help of authors who originally had their stories published on the TWLOHA blog. Today, we’re hearing from Bianca Mujica, who talks about her journey with disordered eating. In the second half of the episode, she and host Lindsay Kolsch discuss the impact of societal beauty standards, how eating disorders are oftentimes not recognized as a mental illness, and the important role counseling played in Bianca’s recovery.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted and produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 303: Listening to Black Voices: A Conversation with EbonyJanice Moore Jun 23, 2020

In this episode, we listen to and hear from EbonyJanice Moore, a womanist scholar, author, activist, and the founder of Black Girl Mixtape—a platform that creates sacred space to celebrate the voices and wisdom of Black women. She talks about the importance of honoring her rage while cultivating joy and making space for rest, and the ways in which those with privilege can show up for people of color during this call for social change and justice. She also shares her personal journey with healing and her belief that “everybody needs therapy.”

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

For a growing list of mental health resources created by and for Black people, go to twloha.com/blog/black-lives-matter-black-mental-health-matters-too.

To access a guide for learning and practicing antiracism, visit twloha.com/blog/an-invitation-to-learn-and-practice-antiracism.

To learn more about and to follow EbonyJanice, go to thelovelandfoundation.org, blackgirlmixtape.com, instagram.com/ebonyjanice, and twitter.com/ebonyjanice.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and was produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 302: Listening to Black Voices: A Conversation with Krys Marshall and Joél Leon Jun 16, 2020

In this episode, we listen to and hear from Krys Marshall, an actress currently starring in the AppleTV+ show For All Mankind, and author, artist, and girl dad Joél Leon. They talk about their experiences with systemic racism, their mental health journeys, and the barriers Black communities face when seeking help. They also share their hopes for social change in the midst of injustice across the US and offer advice to those struggling.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

For a growing list of mental health resources created by and for Black people, go to twloha.com/blog/black-lives-matter-black-mental-health-matters-too.

To access a guide for learning and practicing antiracism, visit twloha.com/blog/an-invitation-to-learn-and-practice-antiracism.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and Jamie Tworkowski, and was produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode BW04: “No One Else Can Play Your Part” - A Conversation With Levi The Poet May 26, 2020

In the fourth and final episode of this year’s Black and White Miniseries, TWLOHA's Director of Outreach Chad Moses is joined by artist and long-time friend Levi The Poet. Together they explore the last statement of the campaign: “No One Else Can Play Your Part” and talk about how oftentimes they find themselves believing these words for others while struggling to believe it for themselves. Levi also explains how creativity, community, and the idea of resonance helps him to understand this truth.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Read the Black and White 3.0 blog at twloha.com/blog/black-and-white-3-0.

To purchase designs from the Black and White collection, go to store.twloha.com.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

To find out more about Levi The Poet and his work, check out levithepoet.net or on Instagram at instagram.com/levithepoet.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode BW03: “Hope Remains” - A Conversation With Renee Yohe May 19, 2020

In the third episode of this year’s Black and White Miniseries, TWLOHA's Director of Outreach Chad Moses discusses the “Hope remains” statement with the help of a friend and very special guest, Renee Yohe, who inspired the original TWLOHA story and movement. Renee talks about the many shapes hope has taken in her life over the years and where she is now in her mental health journey. She also shares how 14 years ago, she found the courage to reach out when all seemed lost.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Read the Black and White 3.0 blog at twloha.com/blog/black-and-white-3-0.

To purchase designs from the Black and White collection, go to store.twloha.com.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

Read the TWLOHA Original Story at twloha.com/learn/story.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode BW02: “We Need Your Presence, Not Your Perfection” - A Conversation With Tianna Soto May 12, 2020

In the second episode of this year’s Black and White Miniseries, TWLOHA's Director of Outreach Chad Moses explores the “We need your presence, not your perfection” statement with the help of writer, wellness educator, and former TWLOHA intern, Tianna Soto. Together they talk about finding your identity beyond titles and status, and a common experience known as “Duck Syndrome.” As a certified yoga and mindfulness instructor, Tianna also guides listeners through a brief meditation that encourages stillness and body awareness.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Read the Black and White 3.0 blog at twloha.com/blog/black-and-white-3-0.

To purchase designs from the Black and White collection, go to store.twloha.com.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

To learn more about Tianna or read her work, visit tiannafaye.com/.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Lindsay Kolsch, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode BW01: Black And White May 05, 2020

In the launch episode of this year’s Black and White Miniseries, TWLOHA's Director of Outreach Chad Moses reveals the three statements behind the campaign with the help of some special voices. He also talks with TWLOHA Editor Becky Ebert, and together they explore the purpose and importance of the campaign in honor of Mental Health Month, and how it relates to this season of life across the globe.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Read the Black and White 3.0 blog at twloha.com/blog/black-and-white-3-0.

To purchase designs from the Black and White collection, go to store.twloha.com.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Lindsay Kolsch and Mark Codgen, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 301: Counselor Aaron Moore: Coping With Anxiety and Isolation in a Pandemic Apr 21, 2020

In the premiere episode of Season 3, TWLOHA's Director of Outreach Chad Moses talks with Aaron Moore, a licensed mental health counselor, about coping and caring for ourselves in the midst of a global pandemic. They discuss things like anxiety, trauma, grief, and how to navigate physical distancing and social isolation.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

For help navigating this self-care during this difficult season, visit twloha.com/self-care.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Lindsay Kolsch and Mark Codgen, with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Bonus Episode: Noah Gundersen: On Showing Up, Therapy, and Being Vulnerable Feb 06, 2020

In this episode, TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski talks with musician Noah Gundersen about what it means to be vulnerable on and off stage, how he learned to stop trying to justify his mental health experience, and why sometimes simply showing up is the best thing you can do for people struggling.

Noah's newest album "Lover" is out now and he is currently on tour, where TWLOHA joined him for several shows in both the US and the UK.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Connect with Noah Gundersen at http://www.noahgundersen.com/

Photo by Caleb Gaskins - https://calebgaskins.co/

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Jamie Tworkowski and produced by Lindsay Kolsch and Mark Codgen with editorial support by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Bonus: #WelcomeToMidnight Dec 30, 2019

As we say goodbye to 2019, we want to pause and reflect on all of the moments that brought us here— the heavy and the light. We have a tradition here at TWLOHA called #WelcomeToMidnight. It began in 2011 as a blog by Jamie Tworkowsk and each year we return to those words and the conversation online. This year, we’re bringing #WelcomeToMidnight to the podcast.

Huge thanks to the supporters you’ll hear on this bonus episode:

Jamie Tworkowski

Katelyn Chambers

Harry Allen

Katie Mumper

Brydee Palmer

Madeleine Dittmer

Emily Weston

Abbey Lykins

To read the blog, watch the video or find the Welcome To Midnight merch visit: https://twloha.com/blog/welcome-to-midnight-2020/

Backstage Conversations At Live. Life. Love. With Jon Bellion, lovelytheband, Chelsea Cutler, And More Dec 17, 2019

For the past few years, the amazing team at 107.5 The River has hosted a benefit concert in Nashville called Live. Life. Love. The event started with the goal to create meaningful conversations about mental health and suicide prevention in their community and also to help raise funds for To Write Love on Her Arms. The event returned this year in a big and surprising way. The line-up included incredible performers like Grammy-nominated artist Lizzo, Jon Bellion, Louis Tomlinson, lovelytheband, and Chelsea Cutler. They were also joined by some of Nashville’s up-and-coming artists like Leah Sykes, Bailey Bryan, and Scott Gardner.

The evening was truly incredible with over 7,500 people attending a sold out show in Nashville. We spent the evening backstage talking with artists and people who helped create this special event. On this episode you’re going to hear some of our conversations with Robin Fomusa from iHeart station 107.5 The River, Job Bellion, Mitchy and Jordan from lovelytheband, Chelsea Cutler, and Scott Gardner. We hope these conversations are going to bring you hope and remind you that no matter what you’re facing, you’re never alone.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Jon Bellion:

lovelytheband:

Chelsea Cutler:

Scott Gardner:

Credits:

This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Lindsay Kolsch and produced by Mark Codgen, with editorial support by Claire Biggs and Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 210: There Is Light At The End Of The Tunnel - Jenna Lilley Dec 10, 2019

In this episode, TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski speaks with Jenna Lilley, a former college athlete and recently retired member of the Chicago Bandits. Jenna opens up about her experience living with anxiety, depression, OCD, how she eventually found help, and why she thinks it’s important to speak out about mental health issues.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

The TWLOHA podcast is produced by Mark Codgen, with editorial support by Claire Biggs and Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor. Jamie Tworkowski served as this episode’s host.

Episode 209: “Your Support Mattered in 2019" Dec 05, 2019

In this episode, host Lindsay Kolsch and guest Chad Moses share exciting updates about TWLOHA’s impact in 2019 and how this conversation reached new communities thanks to the support of people like you. They also talk about how you can bring the movement of hope and help into 2020 and on #GivingTuesday (December 3), a global day of generosity.

To make a gift to TWLOHA, visit https://www.twloha.com/donate/.

To donate to our #GivingTuesday Fundraiser through Facebook, go here.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

To learn how to book a TWLOHA event, please email booking@twloha.com.

To find out where TWLOHA will be next, go to https://www.twloha.com/events/.

To learn about MOVE Community Conferences, visit https://www.twloha.com/move/.

To check out the You Make Today Better campaign in honor of World Suicide Prevention Day Campaign visit https://www.YouMakeTodayBetter.com/.

To learn about TWLOHA’s new high school program Between the Bells go to https://www.twloha.com/highschool/.

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741 for free, 24/7 support.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

As TWLOHA’s Director of Outreach and Experience, Chad Moses finds creative ways to get our work in front of as many people as possible. Chad has been serving our Music and Events efforts since 2008. If you want to see Chad on the road, check out where we’ll be at twloha.com/events.

Episode 208: “Mental Health & The Holidays: It’s Okay to Feel Something Other Than Joy” Nov 26, 2019

In this episode, host Lindsay Kolsh and guest Chad Moses address the topics and issues supporters submitted when it comes to addressing mental health and the holiday season. They tackle themes like boundaries, grief, trauma, eating disorders, and Seasonal Affective Disorder, and talk about how to care for your mental health around this time of year.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

For LGBTQ+ mental health resources, visit The Trevor Project at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/.

To find blogs and resources from the National Eating Disorders Association, go to https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/.

For more information on suicide prevention, local chapters, and support groups from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, visit https://afsp.org/.

Download TWLOHA’s Self-Care Plan Template here.

Read Lauren Penna’s blog “Surviving (Maybe Even Enjoying) Thanksgiving With an Eating Disorder“ at https://twloha.com/blog/surviving-thanksgiving-with-an-eating-disorder/.

Read Jamie Tworkowski’s blog “A Thanksgiving Blog (for people who suck at Thanksgiving).” at https://twloha.com/blog/thanksgiving-blog-people-who-suck-thanksgiving/.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

As TWLOHA’s Director of Outreach and Experience, Chad Moses finds creative ways to get our work in front of as many people as possible. Chad has been serving our Music and Events efforts since 2008. If you want to see Chad on the road, check out where we’ll be at twloha.com/events.

Episode 207: Surviving Suicide Loss - This Is Hell But There Is Hope Ahead Nov 19, 2019

In this episode, host Lindsay Kolsch speaks to Kaitlyn Partin, a former TWLOHA employee who lost her best friend to suicide. They talk about Kaitlyn’s experience supporting her friend through her struggles, what she learned through grief counseling after her friend’s death, and what she would say to someone who lost a loved one to suicide.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

The TWLOHA podcast is hosted by Lindsay Kolsch and produced by Mark Codgen, with editorial support by Claire Biggs and Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 206: Self-Injury: Healing Is A Constant Commitment To Yourself Nov 11, 2019

In this episode, we talk with Chad Moses and Sierra DeMulder about their experience with self-injury. They talk about what led them to self-injury, how they found healthy ways to cope with their internal distress, and what they wish they’d known when they were struggling. We also talked with licensed mental health counselor Michelle Moore about the harmful stigma surrounding self-injury and what we should say to support the people in our lives who may be struggling with it.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

https://www.instagram.com/sierrademulder/

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Follow Sierra at:

https://www.instagram.com/justbreakuppod/

https://twitter.com/sierrademulder

Credits:

Sierra DeMulder is an internationally-touring performance poet, a mental health advocate, a two-time National Poetry Slam champion, a four-time published author, as well a long-time friend of TWLOHA. You can hear more from Sierra on her relationship advice podcast, affectionately titled Just Break Up.

As TWLOHA’s Director of Outreach and Experience, Chad Moses finds creative ways to get our work in front of as many people as possible. Chad has been serving our Music and Events efforts since 2008. If you want to see Chad on the road, check out where we’ll be at twloha.com/events.

Michelle Moore is a licensed mental health counselor who co-founded Solace Counseling with her husband Aaron Moore. In addition to working in private practice, Michelle works alongside To Write Love on Her Arms, teaching on mental health issues such as depression, suicide, self-injury, addictions, and eating disorders.

Episode 205: Special Live Recording - World Suicide Prevention Day Sep 12, 2019

On World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10), TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski and licensed mental health counselor and Peace Club founder Denny Kolsch joined host Lindsay Kolsch for a special live recording. They talked about how people were sharing the You Make Today Better campaign in their community, answered supporter questions, and dispelled some of the myths and stigma around suicide and what we can do to prevent it.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast. Get involved with this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day campaign at youmaketodaybetter.com.

Credits:

A big thank you to our friends at Copeland for the original music featured on this episode and to Jamie Tworkowski and Denny Kolsch for joining us. This episode was hosted by Lindsay Kolsch and produced by Mark Codgen, with editorial support by Claire Biggs and Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Episode 204: Remember The Mountains And Valleys That Brought You Here - Morgan Harper Nichols Sep 03, 2019

In this episode, TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski interviews writer and artist Morgan Harper Nichols about her experience with depression. Morgan opens up about what her struggles looked like, how she takes care of herself while also providing support and hope to her social media followers, and what encourages her to keep going.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Find Morgan online at www.morganharpernichols.com, on Instagram at @morganharpernichols, and on Twitter at @morganhnichols.

Credits:

A big thank you to our friends at Copeland for the original music on this episode and for Morgan Harper Nichols for her time. The TWLOHA podcast is produced by Mark Codgen, with editorial support by Claire Biggs and Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor. Jamie Tworkowski hosted this episode.

Q&A - Asking For Help, Going To Counseling, And How To Support The People You Love Aug 27, 2019

In this episode, host Lindsay Kolsch talks with TWLOHA staff member Chad Moses and licensed mental health counselor Stephan Monteserin. Earlier this year we asked our Instagram followers for questions they had about mental health. In this Q&A session, we covered topics like how to ask for help, what to expect when you start counseling, talking to your family about mental health, and how to support a friend or loved one who is struggling.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

A big thank you to our friends at Copeland for the original music on this episode. The TWLOHA podcast is produced by Mark Codgen, with editorial support by Claire Biggs and Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor. This episode was hosted by Lindsay Kolsch, with special appearances by Chad Moses and Stephan Monteserin.

Episode 202: Depression - Life Can Still Happen Even In The Darkest Places Aug 20, 2019

In this episode, we talk with Morgan Harper Nichols, Whitney Wilson, and Stephan Monteserin about their experience living with depression. They talk about the early days when they were first struggling, how they found help, and what gives them hope today. We also talked to licensed mental health counselor Aaron Moore about the stigma surrounding depression and why it’s so important to ignore those lies and get the help you deserve.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

A big thank you to our friends at Copeland for the original music on this episode. The TWLOHA podcast is produced by Mark Codgen, with editorial support by Claire Biggs and Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor. This episode was hosted by Lindsay Kolsch, with a special appearance from Chad Moses.

Morgan Harper Nichols is a writer and artist who makes her work around people and their stories. Her song “Storyteller” has garnered over 1 million Spotify plays and her self-published book of poetry by the same title is a #1 Amazon Bestseller in Inspirational Poetry. Morgan lives in Southern California with her husband Patrick Nichols and has made her life’s work about creating for the stories of others, through music, words, art, and design. You can find Morgan online at morganharpernichols.com, on Instagram at @morganharpernichols, and on Twitter at @morganhnichols.

Whitney Wilson lives with her partner in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she serves on the leadership team for a small hospitality group. She loves books, therapy, and Netflix. She makes an effort every day to be kind to herself, and she hopes talking openly about mental health might help other people do the same.

Stephan Monteserin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Stephan grew up in Orlando and studied Art and Anthropology at the University of Florida. His desire is to assist those who are hurting to pass through their struggles as they acknowledge their pain. He enjoys seeing people grow into freedom from oppressive patterns of thoughts and behaviors.

Aaron Moore is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the co-founder of Solace Counseling alongside his wife Michelle Moore. In addition to counseling, Aaron is a speaker and advisor for To Write Love on Her Arms. He speaks often at universities, churches, and to other professionals about addiction, brokenness, and healing. Aaron also teaches and facilitates our TWLOHA Move Conference.

Episode 201: You Make Today Better - WSPD Campaign Launch with Jamie Tworkowski Aug 13, 2019

In the first episode of Season 2, host Lindsay Kolsch talks to TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski about the newly launched You Make Today Better campaign in honor of World Suicide Prevention Day. They discuss the significance behind this year’s slogan, You Make Today Better, how you can bring this message to your community, and why we should all push back against the lie that says there’s nothing we can do to prevent suicide.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast. Get involved with this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day campaign at youmaketodaybetter.com.

Credits:

A big thank you to our friends at Copeland for the original music featured on this episode and to Jamie Tworkowski for joining us. This episode was hosted by Lindsay Kolsch and produced by Mark Codgen, with editorial support by Claire Biggs and Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Black and White Episode 4: We Need You Here May 22, 2019

During the month of May, we're releasing a miniseries featuring conversations centered around statements we believe are Black and White. In this episode, host Lindsay Kolsch and TWLOHA team member Chad Moses talk about “We Need You Here.”

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

We’d like to thank Copeland for the music featured in this episode and Chad Moses for joining us as a guest. Lindsay Kolsch was your host this week. This episode was produced by Mark Codgen with editorial support from Claire Biggs and Becky Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Black and White Episode 3: Your Story Is Important May 15, 2019

During the month of May, we're releasing a miniseries featuring conversations centered around statements we believe are Black and White. In this episode, host Lindsay Kolsch and TWLOHA team member Chad Moses talk about “Your Story Is Important.”

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

We’d like to thank Copeland for the music featured in this episode and Chad Moses for joining us as a guest. Lindsay Kolsch was your host this week. This episode was produced by Mark Codgen with editorial support from Claire Biggs and Becky Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Black and White Episode 2: It Is OK To Ask For Help May 08, 2019

During the month of May, we're releasing a miniseries featuring conversations centered around statements we believe are Black and White. In this episode, host Lindsay Kolsch and TWLOHA team member Chad Moses talk about “It Is OK To Ask For Help.”

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

We’d like to thank Copeland for the music featured in this episode and Chad Moses for joining us as a guest. Lindsay Kolsch served as the interviewer this week. This episode was produced by Mark Codgen with editorial support from Claire Biggs and Becky Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Black and White Episode 1: I Am Worthy Of Hope May 01, 2019

During the month of May, we're releasing a miniseries featuring conversations centered around statements we believe are Black and White. In this episode, host Lindsay Kolsch and TWLOHA team member Chad Moses talk about “I Am Worthy Of Hope.”

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

We’d like to thank Copeland for the music featured in this episode and Chad Moses for joining us as a guest. Lindsay Kolsch served as the interviewer this week. This episode was produced by Mark Codgen with editorial support from Claire Biggs and Becky Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor.

Bonus Episode: Live. Life. Love. Benefit Concert - Kim Petras, Jake Miller, Caroline Kole Mar 12, 2019

We're sharing a special behind-the-scenes look at the Live. Life. Love. Benefit Concert held last December in Nashville, TN. This bonus episode features interviews with Kim Petras, Jake Miller, and Caroline Kole.

Thank you to Robin Fomusa and the entire team at 107.5 The River - Nashville for putting on this wonderful event and for inviting us to be part of it.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

https://twitter.com/SullivanTweet

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

Thank you so much to 107.5 The River - Nashville and the entire team that put on this Live. Life. Love. Benefit Concert. We want to thank all the artists that performed to make such a special evening and specifically want to thank the artists featured on this episode: Kim Petras, Jake Miller, and Caroline Kole. This episode was produced by Mark Codgen with editorial support provided by Claire Biggs and Jennie Armstrong of Lore de Force. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor. Lindsay Kolsch and Aaron Baccash served as the hosts for this episode.

Chad Michael Snavely: http://www.chadmichael.com

Lore de Force: https://www.loredeforce.com

Episode 011: Feelings Are Not Facts - “This Is Us” Actor Chris Sullivan (LIVE) Dec 18, 2018

In the final episode of season one, TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski talks with Chris Sullivan. Chris opens up about his background as an actor and his experience dealing with mental health issues, how he takes care of himself, and why he doesn’t consider This Is Us a sad show.

Chris Sullivan is an American actor and musician. He is known for playing Taserface in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. He first gained attention for his portrayal of Tom Cleary on the Cinemax drama The Knick. He played Benny Hammond in Stranger Things and currently stars as Toby on the NBC drama This Is Us.

This conversation was recorded live on Sunday, December 16, at Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles, CA. Our friend Jon Foreman (Switchfoot) performed at the event. Part of his set is featured in this episode.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Connect with Chris by checking out his website and social media profiles:

http://sullynyc.com

https://www.instagram.com/sullivangrams/?hl=en

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

https://www.instagram.com/withpeaceclub/

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

We’d like to thank Jon Foreman for the music featured in this episode and for Chris Sullivan for spending some time with us. Jamie Tworkowski served as the interviewer this week. This episode was produced by Mark Codgen with editorial support by Claire Biggs and Jennie Armstrong of Lore de Force and Becky Ebert. And music assistance provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor. I'm Lindsay Kolsch. Thank you so much for listening.

Chad Michael Snavely: http://www.chadmichael.com

Lore de Force: https://www.loredeforce.com

Episode 010: You Don't Have To Live Like This - Denny Kolsch Dec 11, 2018

In this episode, TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski talks with Denny Kolsch. Denny opens up about his experience struggling with anxiety and an opioid addiction, how he got sober, and what he’s doing now in an effort to save lives in his community and beyond.

Denny is a licensed mental health counselor. He is also the co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Peace Club, an opioid recovery community located in Cocoa Beach, FL.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Connect with Denny and his work online by checking out his website and social media:

https://peace.club

https://www.facebook.com/withpeaceclub

Watch “The Story of Denny Kolsch” here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZn2-1mtABQ

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

http://www.hannahbrenchercreative.com

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

We’d like to thank Denny Kolsch for sharing his story with us and Copeland for the original music featured here. Jamie Tworkowski served as our host for this episode, which was produced by Mark Codgen, Claire Biggs and Jennie Armstrong of Lore de Force, Rebecca Ebert, and Chad Michael Snavely.

Chad Michael Snavely: http://www.chadmichael.com

Lore de Force: https://www.loredeforce.com

Episode 009: Stories Are Still The Most Powerful Thing That We Have - Hannah Brencher Dec 04, 2018

In this episode, TWLOHA’s Co-Executive Director Lindsay Kolsch talks with Hannah Brencher about her experience writing love letters to strangers, what it was like to get a diagnosis of depression, and how she's needed connection in a holistic approach to treating it.

Hannah is a writer, TED speaker, and online educator with a heart for building leaders. Her second book, Come Matter Here, is available now.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Connect with Hannah online by checking out her website and social media profiles:

https://www.instagram.com/hannahbrencher/

https://twitter.com/hannahbrencher

Buy her books here:

http://www.hannahbrenchercreative.com/the-books/

Read her writing here:

http://www.hannahbrenchercreative.com

https://twloha.com/blog/author/hannah-brencher/

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

http://mydaughtermayhave.com

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

We’d like to thank Hannah Brencher for sharing her story with us and Copeland for the original music featured here. Lindsay Kolsch served as our host for this episode, which was produced by Mark Codgen, Claire Biggs and Jennie Armstrong of Lore de Force, Rebecca Ebert, and Chad Michael Snavely.

Chad Michael Snavely: http://www.chadmichael.com

Lore de Force: https://www.loredeforce.com

Episode 008: It's Hard Right Now But It's OK - Joel L. Daniels Nov 27, 2018

In this episode, TWLOHA’s Co-Executive Director Lindsay Kolsch talks with Joel L. Daniels. Joel opens up about growing up without the language to talk about mental health, what happened when he called a crisis helpline, how writing has helped him start important conversations, and what his daughter is teaching him.

Joel L. Daniels is a writer, performer, actor, MC, and father. His book, A BOOK ABOUT THINGS I WILL TELL MY DAUGHTER, is available now.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Connect with Joel online by checking out his website and social media profiles:

https://twitter.com/JoelakaMaG

https://www.instagram.com/joelakamag/

Buy his book here:

https://products.bottlecap.press/products/tell

Read his writing here:

https://medium.com/@joelakamag/latest

https://twloha.com/blog/instead-of-killing-myself-i-called-a-suicide-hotline/

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

https://twitter.com/veronikellymars/

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

We’d like to thank Joel L. Daniels for sharing his story with us and Copeland for the original music featured here. Lindsay Kolsch served as our host for this episode, which was produced by Mark Codgen, Claire Biggs and Jennie Armstrong of Lore de Force, Rebecca Ebert, and Chad Michael Snavely.

Chad Michael Snavely: http://www.chadmichael.com

Lore de Force: https://www.loredeforce.com

Episode 007: "Depression Didn't Want Me To Find Help" - Kelly Jensen Nov 20, 2018

In this episode, TWLOHA’s Co-Executive Director Lindsay Kolsch talks with Kelly Jensen. Kelly discusses the issues with how mental health is portrayed through dramatic story arcs found in pop culture, why her career as a youth librarian inspired her to create a mental health anthology, and the five lies depression told her.

Kelly Jensen is an editor for Book Riot, as well as a writer and editor of young adult novels. Her most recent project, “(Don’t) Call Me Crazy: 33 Voices Start the Conversation about Mental Health,” is available for purchase now.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Connect with Kelly online by checking out her website and social media profiles:

http://kellybjensen.com

https://www.instagram.com/veronikellymars/

Buy her latest anthology here:

https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Call-Me-Crazy-Conversation/dp/1616207817

Read her writing here:

http://kellybjensen.com/selected-writing/

https://twloha.com/blog/five-lies-depression-told-me/

https://twloha.com/blog/there-is-no-one-way-to-get-it-right/

https://twloha.com/blog/what-yoga-taught/

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

https://www.instagram.com/levithepoet/

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

We’d like to thank Kelly Jensen for sharing her story with us and Copeland for the original music featured here. Lindsay Kolsch served as our host for this episode, which was produced by Mark Codgen, Claire Biggs and Jennie Armstrong of Lore de Force, Rebecca Ebert, and Chad Michael Snavely.

Chad Michael Snavely: http://www.chadmichael.com

Lore de Force: https://www.loredeforce.com

Episode 006: “Take The Time That You Need” - Levi Macallister Nov 13, 2018

In this episode, TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski talks with Levi Macallister, also known as Levi the Poet. Levi opens up about losing his dad to suicide and how that informed his own understanding of mental health. He also touches on his creative process and how he's working to take better care of himself.

Levi Macallister is a writer, musician, and spoken word artist.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Connect with Levi online by checking out his website and social media profiles:

https://levithepoet.net

https://twitter.com/levithepoet

https://www.facebook.com/levimacallister

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi9YOy0LDpIQA0SojTPedNQ

https://open.spotify.com/user/levithepoet

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/correspondence-a-fiction/id925371205

Learn more about "Getting Things Done" here:

https://gettingthingsdone.com

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

https://twitter.com/redindhi

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

We’d like to thank Levi Macallister for sharing his story with us and Copeland for the original music featured here. Jamie Tworkowski served as our host for this episode, which was produced by Mark Codgen, Claire Biggs and Jennie Armstrong of Lore de Force, Rebecca Ebert, and Chad Michael Snavely.

Chad Michael Snavely: http://www.chadmichael.com

Lore de Force: https://www.loredeforce.com

Episode 005: “This Journey Is A Lifetime's Journey” - Indhira Rojas Nov 06, 2018

In this episode, TWLOHA’s Co-Executive Director Lindsay Kolsch talks with Anxy Magazine creator Indhira Rojas. Indhira talks about why she was inspired to create a beautifully designed magazine about our inner worlds, covering issues like anger and masculinity, and why seeking counseling for trauma she experienced in her childhood was so important.

Indhira Rojas is a designer and the founder of Anxy Magazine.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow Indhira and Anxy Magazine on social media by visiting:

https://www.instagram.com/redindhi/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/anxymag

https://www.facebook.com/anxymag

https://vimeo.com/anxymag

https://www.instagram.com/anxymag/

Support Anxy Magazine’s Kickstarter for their Masculinity issue here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/redindhi/anxy-the-masculinity-issue?ref=cdl16v

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

https://twitter.com/WhitneyFenimore

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

We’d like to thank Indhira Rojas for sharing her story with us. Lindsay Kolsch served as our host for this episode, which was produced by Mark Codgen, Claire Biggs and Jennie Armstrong of Lore de Force, and Chad Michael Snavely.

Chad Michael Snavely: http://www.chadmichael.com

Lore de Force: https://www.loredeforce.com

Episode 004: Anxiety Is A Liar And A Thief - Whitney Fenimore Oct 30, 2018

In this episode, TWLOHA’s Co-Executive Director Lindsay Kolsch talks with Whitney Fenimore about her experience with mental health, having to walk away from music to find help, and what it was like getting a second chance at her dream thanks to “The Voice.”

Whitney Fenimore is a singer/songwriter who appeared on Season 13 of NBC’s “The Voice.” She currently lives in Nashville, TN.

Follow Whitney on social media by visiting:

https://www.facebook.com/whitneyfenimoremusic/

https://www.instagram.com/whitneyfenimore/

Check out her website at https://www.whitneyfenimore.com.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

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Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

To support TWLOHA by donating your birthday on Facebook, visit TWLOHA.com/birthday.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com. Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast.

Credits:

We’d like to thank Whitney Fenimore for sharing her story with us. Lindsay Kolsch served as our host for this episode, which was produced by Mark Codgen, Claire Biggs and Jennie Armstrong of Lore de Force, and Chad Michael Snavely.

Special thanks to Whitney Fenimore and John Coggins for letting us share their song "Drift” in this episode. You can find this song and others by Whitney on her new EP "Battle Within.”

Chad Michael Snavely: http://www.chadmichael.com

Lore de Force: https://www.loredeforce.com

Episode 003: I’m Going To Heal From It - Najwa Zebian Oct 23, 2018

In this episode, TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski talks with Najwa Zebian about the loneliness that came with moving from Lebanon to Canada and how that affected her teaching, why she uses social media to fight the stigma surrounding mental health, and how she processes her struggles through writing.

Najwa Zebian is a celebrated Lebanese-Canadian poet, speaker, and mental health advocate.

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Follow Najwa on social media by visiting:

https://twitter.com/najwazebian

https://www.instagram.com/najwazebian/

https://www.pinterest.com/znajwa/

https://www.youtube.com/najwazebian

Find more information about Najwa and her books at https://najwazebian.com.

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

https://www.facebook.com/stronginsideout

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

We’re currently accepting applications for our intern program. If you’d like to apply and learn more, visit https://twloha.com/jobs.

Credits:

We’d like to thank Copeland for providing the original music featured here and Najwa Zebian for sharing her story with us. Jamie Tworkowski served as our host for this episode, which was produced by Mark Codgen, Claire Biggs and Jennie Armstrong of Lore de Force, and Chad Michael Snavely.

Chad Michael Snavely: http://www.chadmichael.com

Lore de Force: https://www.loredeforce.com

Episode 002: Your Emotions Are Not Going To Rule You - Amy Clover Oct 16, 2018

In this episode, TWLOHA’s Co-Executive Director Lindsay Kolsch interviews Amy Clover. They talk about Amy’s struggles with depression, OCD, and eating disorders, how she let go of control and embraced freedom through movement, and why she’s helping people become strong inside out.

Amy Clover is a writer, fitness personality, motivational speaker, teacher, and mental health advocate. She is the founder of Strong Inside Out.

“I was so afraid of work in the very beginning of both my depression recovery and my eating disorder recovery, but it's so rewarding to do it. And it just doesn't feel like work because you actually do feel better after you do it.” - Amy Clover, Strong Inside Out founder

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Find information on Strong Inside Out at https://stronginsideout.com.

Find Amy’s writing at http://stronginsideout.com/writing/.

Follow Amy on social media by visiting:

https://www.instagram.com/stronginsideout/

https://www.pinterest.com/StrongInsideOut/

https://twitter.com/StrongInsideOut

Follow TWLOHA on social media at:

https://www.instagram.com/jamietworkowski/

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.

Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.

Credits:

We’d like to thank Copeland for providing the original music featured here and Amy Clover for sharing her story with us. Lindsay Kolsch served as our host for this episode, which was produced by Mark Codgen, Claire Biggs and Jennie Armstrong of Lore de Force, and Chad Michael Snavely.

Chad Michael Snavely: http://www.chadmichael.com

Lore de Force: https://www.loredeforce.com

Episode 001: You’re Not Alone - Jamie Tworkowski Oct 09, 2018

In this episode, TWLOHA’s Co-Executive Director Lindsay Kolsch talks with Jamie Tworkowski about TWLOHA’s surprising history, how the conversation about mental health has changed over the last 12 years, and how he practices the advice he gives to those struggling.

Jamie Tworkowski is TWLOHA’s founder. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of If You Feel Too Much.

“You are not alone and you are not meant to be alone in the places that hurt, in the parts of your story that you don't like.” - Jamie Tworkowski, TWLOHA founder

Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast.

Read the original TWLOHA story at https://twloha.com/learn/story/.

See what shirts TWLOHA is selling now at www.store.twloha.com.

Learn more about TWLOHA at www.twloha.com.

Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at https://twloha.com/find-help/.

Get connected for free, 24/7 with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741 in the United States, and 686868 in Canada.

Find information on Jamie’s HEART CAMP at http://heartcampwithjamie.com.

Connect with our team at podcast@twloha.com.

Follow Jamie on social media by visiting:

https://twitter.com/jamietworkowski

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