Normalize The Conversation by Inspiring My Generation

In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the topic of suicide prevention, shedding light on the current landscape and envisioning the changes we yearn to witness.

Suicide prevention is not just a topic for one day—it's an ongoing conversation that demands our attention, understanding, and collective action. Join us as we navigate through the present state of suicide prevention efforts and explore the profound shifts we aspire to witness in the future.

Through candid discussions, we'll uncover the progress that has been made, the challenges that persist, and the pathways to creating a society where mental health is nurtured and valued. Whether you're someone personally impacted by this issue, a mental health advocate, or someone eager to be part of the solution, this episode is for you.

Let's come together to delve into the crucial dialogue surrounding suicide prevention, raising awareness, erasing stigma, and creating a future where every individual feels heard, supported, and understood. Tune in and be a part of the journey toward a world where hope shines brighter than despair. --- Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

In this episode, we're diving deep into a topic that's both timely and vital for the younger generation – GenZ. Join us as we explore the intersection of mental health and the transition into the world of work.

Entering your first job is an exhilarating milestone, but it can also be accompanied by a rollercoaster of emotions and challenges. How do you navigate the demands of the workplace while safeguarding your mental well-being? How do you strike that delicate balance between performance and self-care?

In this episode, we'll be addressing these questions and more, delving into the experiences, insights, and coping strategies that GenZ can employ to maintain a healthy mental state while embarking on their professional journey.

Tune in as we engage in an open dialogue about the pressures, expectations, and uncertainties that can impact mental health during the early stages of one's career. We'll be sharing stories, practical tips, and expert advice to equip GenZ with the tools they need to thrive in both their personal and professional lives.

Join us for a candid and enlightening episode as we unpack the realities of maintaining mental well-being while stepping into the world of work – because prioritizing your mental health is never out of fashion.

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If you've ever found yourself wondering if it's normal to be constantly drowning in stress, mentally and physically drained day in and day out, then this episode is tailor-made for you.

In a world that seems to demand constant productivity and unrelenting effort, it's easy to question whether the feelings of overwhelm and exhaustion are just par for the course. But fear not, because today we're diving into the conversation about burnout—the silent struggle that affects far too many of us.

I am delighted to introduce our guest for today's episode, Dr. Carolyn Rubenstein. As a licensed psychologist with a specialization in anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and trauma, Dr. Rubenstein brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. She's also the author of the insightful book, "Perseverance: How Young People Turn Fear into Hope and How They Can Teach Us To Do The Same."

In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Rubenstein unpacks the various ways in which burnout can manifest in our lives. From the subtle warning signs to the more overt signals, we'll gain a deeper understanding of this phenomenon that can rob us of our joy and well-being. But it's not all bleak—Dr. Rubenstein equips us with strategies to manage burnout, as well as practical steps to prevent it from taking hold.

If you're ready to regain control over your mental and physical well-being, and to usher in a life that's more fulfilling and sustainable, then join us for this episode of "Normalize The Conversation." Together, we'll explore the avenues to a life that's characterized by balance, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose. --- Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

Today we're confronting some pressing questions that society often shies away from.

Should the color of your skin dictate your perception of beauty? Should a routine traffic stop inspire fear for your life? Should the simple act of crossing the street require you to adjust your appearance to appear less intimidating?

In this episode, I'm honored to introduce our guest, Tyler Merritt. Tyler is not only an accomplished actor and comedian but also the visionary founder of the Tyler Merritt Project. You might recognize him from his impactful viral video, "Before You Call the Cops," which confronts the ingrained biases we carry and the dangers they pose.

Tyler's journey is one of profound insight and empathy, as he delves into his personal experiences growing up in America. As a staunch advocate for social justice, Tyler has committed himself to promoting understanding, compassion, and equity for all. His story is an inspiring reminder of the potential each of us has to contribute to a more just and inclusive society.

Join us as Tyler shares his powerful perspective on the systemic issues that persist, exploring why he's embraced the role of a social justice advocate. Together, we'll unravel the ways in which each of us can become advocates and allies in the fight against prejudice and injustice.

In a world that often shies away from these difficult conversations, "Normalize The Conversation" invites you to lean in, listen, and learn. Tune in to this episode to uncover the steps we can take, both individually and collectively, to pave the way for a more equitable and empathetic world.

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Today we're delving into the transformative journey of overcoming fear and pursuing our deepest aspirations.Picture this: When was the last time you took that daring leap of faith and fervently pursued your dreams? Now, on the flip side, when did fear step in and hold you back from achieving what you truly desire? Fear, a formidable force that can hinder our progress, is something we've all grappled with. But guess what? You possess the innate power to shape the destiny you yearn for.In this episode, I am thrilled to introduce our guest, Shannon Bills. Shannon is a brilliant mindset and energy coach, specializing in empowering creatives to cultivate self-love, amplify their confidence, reframe limiting beliefs, and set meaningful goals. With her guidance, creatives find the clarity and resilience needed to navigate the challenges that come with chasing their passions.Join us as Shannon unravels the art of manifesting our future, breaking down how we can align our intentions with actions to create the reality we crave. Through insightful conversations, we'll explore the transformative potency of opting for love over fear. Shannon's wisdom and expertise shed light on how self-compassion and a shift in mindset can pave the way for a life lived authentically and to the fullest.If you're ready to embark on a journey toward self-discovery, empowerment, and embracing the unknown, this episode of "Normalize The Conversation" is your roadmap. Tune in as we explore the boundless horizons that await when we dare to conquer our fears and embrace our dreams. --- Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

Today we're diving into a question that's often overlooked: "Is it ever too early to talk about mental health?"

The startling reality highlighted by the CDC is that mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders can take root in early childhood. In 2016, a staggering statistic revealed that 1 in 6 US children between the ages of 2 and 8 had been diagnosed with a mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder. And as we fast-forward to 2018-2019, the CDC further brought to light that 15.1% of adolescents aged 12-17 had experienced a major depressive episode within the previous year.

I'm thrilled to introduce our guest for today's episode, Marie Shanley, a distinguished author, researcher, and passionate mental health advocate, better known to many as "Mxiety" from her influential work streaming on Twitch.

Marie's journey is an inspiring one. As an adolescent, she encountered her own battles with mental health, lending her a firsthand understanding of the struggles that young people face. Through her advocacy efforts, she's been able to leverage her experiences to initiate important conversations and ignite change.

In this episode, Marie shares her insights on why it's crucial to start age-appropriate conversations about mental health early on. She delves into her personal story, reflecting on her own challenges and how they've motivated her to make a difference. Join us as we explore the power of dialogue in dismantling stigmas, and learn about practical ways to engage with our youth in conversations that can shape their mental well-being.

The conversation about mental health can't wait any longer, and neither should we. Tune in to this episode of "Normalize The Conversation" and join us in taking the necessary steps toward nurturing healthier minds and brighter futures.

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In the United States, the toll of domestic violence is staggering. With nearly 20 people per minute falling victim to physical abuse at the hands of an intimate partner, and over 10 million women and men experiencing domestic violence in a single year, it's a pervasive issue that demands our attention. Today, I'm honored to be joined by an inspiring survivor and advocate, Hope Carpenter. For 13 years, Hope has dedicated herself to the wellness industry, focusing on spirituality and the healing arts. Today, she's embarked on a new journey, pursuing a master's degree in social work to become a licensed therapist. In this episode, Hope courageously opens up about her personal experience with domestic violence. She helps us understand what domestic violence truly looks like—beyond the stereotypes and misconceptions. Through her own journey of healing from the trauma, Hope gives us a glimpse into the strength and resilience it takes to not only survive but to thrive. Join us as we delve deep into conversations that matter—conversations that need to be normalized. Together, we'll explore the nuances of domestic violence, its impact on individuals and society, and how we can all contribute to breaking the cycle. --- Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

Join host Francesca Reicherter in this enlightening episode of Normalize The Conversation as we delve deep into the realm of ableism and its profound impact on the disability community. Ableism, a prevailing form of prejudice and discrimination towards individuals with visible or invisible disabilities, casts a long shadow over mental health and overall well-being within this community.

Francesca is joined by an incredible guest, Tiffany Yu, the visionary CEO and Founder of Diversability. Diversability stands as a vibrant community, uniting individuals with disabilities and their allies in a collective mission to uplift disability pride and drive positive change. Tiffany's profound insights and personal journey provide a captivating narrative that sheds light on the intricacies of ableism.

In this episode, Tiffany Yu dives deep into the heart of the matter. She breaks down the multifaceted nature of ableism, elucidating its manifestations across various spheres of society. From subtle microaggressions to systemic barriers, the conversation uncovers the pervasive nature of ableism and its far-reaching implications.

Tiffany's wealth of experience and expertise allows her to offer tangible solutions to the challenges faced by the disability community. With a compassionate approach, she provides listeners with actionable steps to improve diversability – fostering a more inclusive and equitable society for everyone.

Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of ableism, its impact on mental health within the disability community, and how individuals and society at large can work together to dismantle these barriers. Join us as we *normalize the conversation* around ableism and empower the movement towards a more diverse, accepting, and compassionate world.

Normalize The Conversation is your platform for meaningful dialogues on pressing social issues, hosted by Francesca Reicherter. Subscribe now to stay informed and engaged.

--- Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

According to the 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health, 45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year and 14% attempted suicide in the past year. Stigma, mistreatment, and lack of support have been reported as key elements in one’s risk of suicidality. Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, I am your host Francesca Reicherter and today I am joined by the author of “Be Amazing: A History of Pride” and LGBTQ Youth/Teen Advocate, Desmond. Join us as Desi opens up about the importance of supporting youth and teen exploration of gender identity, from both a personal and loved one’s perspective. --- Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope. Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

An estimated 7 million adults in the United States live with a diagnosed bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorders are commonly characterized by shifts in mood, from elevation to depression. Everyone’s experience with bipolar disorder is unique to them, but in this episode, two mental health advocates diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder share their combined experiences. Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, host Francesca Reicherter is joined by writer and mental wellness advocate, Bassey Ikpi. Join us as we dive deep into our own experiences living with bipolar 2 disorder: including the stigma, what has helped us along our journeys, and where we are today. --- Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope. Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

In the early 2000s, the album Songs About Jane hit the billboard charts and stole the hearts of fans around the world. Maroon 5 was reaching an extraordinary level of fame, yet the founding drummer was silently struggling with his physical and mental health. Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, host Francesca Reicherter is joined by the founding drummer of Maroon 5, current mental health professional and advocate, and author of “Harder to Breathe: A Memoir of Making Maroon 5, Losing It All and Finding Recovery,” Ryan Dusick. Join us as Ryan discusses how he overcame challenges and found hope in his recovery. --- Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope. Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

Finding a therapist that is right for you is so DIFFICULT. I mean, what questions do you even ask a therapist to know if they are competent within your culture and specific needs? How do you identify those early warning signs so that you can find a therapist that is a better fit for you? Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, host Francesca Reicherter is joined by a licensed professional clinical counselor and board-approved supervisor, Shani Tran. Shani creates videos to make people laugh while simultaneously empowering them to own their mental health. Join us as we uncover the questions you can ask your therapist to discover warning signs, and red flags, and ensure that you are working with someone who is the right fit for you. --- Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope. Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

Kindness saves lives, and it is something that we are all capable of and in need of. Born This Way Foundation has developed various youth-led programs aimed at making kindness cool, validating the emotions of young people, and eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health. Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, host Francesca Reicherter is joined by Josh Hollin, a digital associate at Born This Way Foundation. Join us as Josh shares how his journey led him to join the Born This Way Foundation and the programs and initiatives that they have created on their way to making the world a kinder and braver place. --- Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope. Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

Let’s face it being a young entrepreneur is so hard. How do I connect with people? What do I wear? How do I build up enough financial security? How do I take care of myself and protect my physical and mental wellness in the midst of so much chaos, work, and stress? Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, host Francesca Reicherter is joined by the content creator, storyteller, and passionate advocator, Sara Mora. Join us as Sara shares her journey as a young entrepreneur and the tools that have helped her become a powerful changemaker. --- Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope. Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, 22% of males and 17% of females used illegal drugs or misused prescription drugs within the last year. Since 1999, drug overdoses have killed almost 1 million individuals in the United States. Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, host Francesca Reicherter is joined by the founder and CEO of Recovery Management Agency and the author of Soulbriety a Plan to Heal Your Trauma Overcome Addiction and Reconnect With Your Soul, Dr. Elisa Hallerman. Join us as Dr. Hallerman vulnerably shares her own journey to sobriety, the tools that changed her life, and the Soulbriety approach she developed to help others along their own journey. --- Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope. Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

Do you know that moment when out of the blue, you feel overwhelmed by panic, and your heart starts beating out of your chest, your breaths get shallow, and it feels all-consuming? Yeah, I’ve been there, the debilitating physical symptoms of a panic attack. But did you know that you can help regain control of a panic attack by stimulating your vagus nerve? Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, your host Francesca Reicherter is joined by Dr. Chuck Schaeffer, a licensed psychologist, sleep and panic expert, and author of the upcoming book When Panic Happens short Circuiting Anxiety and Fear On The Spot using Neuroscience and Polyvagal Theory by New Harbinger available 2024. Join us as Dr. Schaeffer breaks down panic and its causes, then shares what you can do to calm a panic attack. ---- Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope. Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

Have you ever experienced an overwhelming feeling of stress and pressure at work? You are not alone! Work is commonplace for people to experience extreme levels of stress, often presenting itself through negative changes in job performance, productivity, work engagement, communication, and daily functioning. But stress and pressure within the workplace do not have to negatively impact your life. Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, your host Francesca Reicherter is joined by Nick Jonnson. Nick was born in Sweden and has spent the last 20 years living and working in Southeast Asia and has now relocated to Singapore about 5 years ago. He had a long corporate career as a managing director, but now his life has changed. After experiencing feelings of isolation and stress rising from extreme levels of pressure and a lack of tools to alleviate the stress, he has left the corporate world and is now organizing confidential peer groups for senior executives and business owners to create a safe space outside of the workplace for individuals to discuss stress, pressure, and other work-related challenges. Join us as we uncover the influence of stress and pressure in the workplace on one’s mental health and what we can do to reduce the negative impact.

The most powerful tool that you have is your voice. And your ability to use your voice to share your stories, open up about breaks in the system and continue to move toward a stronger tomorrow is a superpower. Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, I am your host Francesca Reicherter and today I am joined by a UK-based NHS doctor, Dr. Ally Jaffee. Join us as Dr. Jaffee talks about the importance of human stories and mental health as well as her life as a junior doctor. ---- Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope. Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

Take a moment and reflect on the relationship you have with yourself. Do you feel connected to or disconnected from yourself? How do you connect with your inner self? Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, I am your host Francesca Reicherter and today I am joined by sound therapist, meditation teacher, and author, Sara Auster. Join us as Sara explores the importance of building a deeper connection to yourself and shares tools, like sound healing to help you nurture that connection. ---- Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope. Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

It has been estimated that approximately 2.5 million individuals pass away in the United States every year. With the 2.5 million lives lost, each leaves behind an average of five grieving individuals. Grief is a regular response to loss or drastic changes in one’s life, but the journey of grief looks different for everyone. Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, I am your host Francesca Reicherter and today I am joined by a mental health advocate who is passionate about normalizing the conversation on all things pertaining to mental health as she works to eradicate the stigma. Lindsay Astor holds a master’s in psychology and previously taught behavioral health science for eight years. As a teacher, she recognized the impact mental health has on students and as she began to struggle herself, she decided to start openly sharing her story. Join us as Lindsay opens up about the grief she has experienced and what has helped her along the way. ---- Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope. Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

Did you know that what you put in, on, and around your body plays a HUGE role in how you feel? Incorporating some holistic practices into your daily life can help combat the environmental toxins and influences that we are all vulnerable to. Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, I am your host Francesca Reicherter and today I am joined by the founder of Daniella’s Digest, co-founder of Kinder Beauty, and investor in ethical companies, Daniella Monet. Daniella is an actress best known for her role in Nickelodeon’s Victorious. After removing animal products from her life 29 years ago and switching to a complete vegan diet about 23 years ago, she developed a passion for helping end cruelty and support a healthy lifestyle and has enrolled in a holistic nutrition school. As the founder of Daniella’s Digest, she developed a membership community to help YOU strengthen your relationship with clean nutritional foods that are plant-based. Join us as dive deep into all things pertaining to health and holistic health, what that looks like, and how it shows up in our life. --- Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope. Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

How often do you find yourself scrolling endlessly on social media comparing yourself or your life to others? I’ll be honest, I find myself scrolling in the middle of the night fueling my insecurities. Social media offers a lot of benefits from connection to brand building, however, without intentional use, social media may have some negative impacts on our mental health.  

Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, I am your host Francesca Reicherter and today I am joined by actress and host of Confessions of A Wanna Be It Girl, Marley Freygang. Through her podcast, Marley helps you to filter out the bs we see in the world, both online and offline so that you can clear your mentality and become your own it girl. 

Join us as Marley dives deep into the importance of being mindful and intentional with your social media usage. 

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Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope.   

Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support.   

Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation  

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How often do you say no? Do you ever feel uncomfortable saying no to someone? Do you ever feel uncomfortable saying no to yourself? Building boundaries that respect you, your lifestyle, and your needs can help you to cultivate a positive and compassionate relationship with yourself and others. 

Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, I am your host Francesca Reicherter and today I am joined by Minaa B: writer, speaker, licensed mental health professional, author of owning our struggles: a path to healing and finding community in a broken world and the founder of Minaa B Consulting where she works with organizations to help them develop psychological safety. 

Join us as Minaa B defines boundaries and teaches us how we can develop and enforce boundaries within our many relationships with ourselves and others that meet our needs.  

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Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope.   

Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission of suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support.  

Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation  

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In 2020, an estimated 1,806,590 new cases of cancer were diagnosed in the United States. According to The National Cancer Institute: One in three people with cancer experience mental or emotional distress. In fact, according to mental health America, the rate of major depressive disorder is up to three times higher among cancer patients than in the general population.  

Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, I am your host Francesca Reicherter and today I am joined by Julie Rock, a mom to 5, photographer, and breast cancer patient. 

Join us as Julie bravely opens up about her cancer journey and how she has nurtured her mental health throughout it all. 

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Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope.   

Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission of suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support.   

Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation  

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Take a moment to pay attention to how you are breathing. Are you taking deep breaths or are your breaths shallow? Are your shoulders relaxed or are they lifted and tense? Shallow breathing can increase your heart rate while also making you vulnerable to a fight or flight situation. Deep breathing, on the other hand, can help reduce your heart rate and allow you to relax and feel more control over your thoughts and behaviors.  

Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, I am your host Francesca Reicherter and today I am joined by Todd Steinberg, one of the founders of The Shift – a necklace to designed to help you take conscious, deep breaths. 

Join us as Todd explores the power and importance of deep breathing while offering helpful tips to slow your breath and release stress and tension. 

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Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope.   

Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission of suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support.   

Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation  

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Hypnotherapy: is it real? Let’s discuss this. Did you know that your nonconscious thoughts impact your behaviors? In fact, studies have shown that the nonconscious mind is more powerful than the conscious mind when influencing your thought patterns. Trained hypnotherapists can guide you into your subconscious mind to uncover the experiences that have resulted in negative thoughts and limiting beliefs so that you can work to reframe and move forward.  

Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, I am your host Francesca Reicherter and today I am joined by a doctor of chiropractic who offers an array of holistic services including craniosacral massage and hypnotherapy, Dr. Mary. Join us as we dive deep into the power and influence of the subconscious mind. 

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Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope.   

Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission of suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support.   

Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation  

Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

In case no one has told you lately: You will get through the hardships and overcome the obstacles you face. Whomever you are and whatever you are going through, it will not last forever. Take a deep breath, give yourself grace, and remember to show up for yourself. You got this!  

Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, your host Francesca Reicherter is joined by content creator and mental health advocate from Brooklyn NY, Steven Sharpe Jr.   

Join Fran and Steven as they uncover the beauty of messiness, expressing emotions, and growth in an aesthetically pleasing world. 

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Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope.   

Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission of suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support.   

Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation  

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Not everything your brain tells you is a fact! Did you know that 80% of the thoughts you have are innately negative? Our brains are developing negative thoughts and perspectives on our experiences. Without learning to reframe our thoughts, it may be difficult to distinguish thought from fact and even feel impossible to unlearn the lies our brain has told us.  

Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, your host Francesca Reicherter is joined by speaker, author, mental health advocate, and founder of Speaks 2 Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence, Abraham Sculley.   

Join Fran and Abraham as Abraham bravely shares his own mental health journey by opening the conversation with others and teaching us how to unlearn the lies our brain has told us.  

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Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope.   

Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support.   

Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation  

Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

Our modern patriarchal society often celebrates masculinity and encourages risk-taking behaviors, dominance, aggression, and strength when exhibited by individuals identifying as male. This coupled with the expectation of financial independence and mental strength is a contributing factor to an increased rate of mental health concerns among the male gender.  

Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, your host Francesca Reicherter is joined by NYC social worker, professor, author, entrepreneur, and public speaker, Melissa Fulgieri.   

Join Fran and Melissa as they dive deep into how patriarchal beliefs held by individuals from all gender identities have influenced men’s mental health crises.  

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Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope.   

Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support.   

Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation  

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Trafficking is defined by The Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 as the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for the purpose of commercial sex acts or labor or services using force, fraud, or coherence. According to the United Nations 2016 Report on Trafficking in Persons, women and girls make up 71% of all human trafficking. The Counter-Trafficking Data Collaborative found that 60% of identified sex trafficking victims were recruited by a family member or intimate partner, and 87% of identified labor trafficking victims were recruited by a non-family member, such as a friend, acquaintance, business contact, or neighbor. And the FBI’s Innocence Lost National Initiative discovered the life expectancy for sex trafficking survivors is 7 years. We need to END Trafficking.  

Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, your host Francesca Reicherter is joined by human rights activist, Sophia Fisher. For over five years, Sophia has been working in the anti-trafficking space with a passion to help open the conversation while educating us on how to identify trafficking and understand how it manifests.   

Join Fran and Sophia as they dive deep into human trafficking – from definition to warning signs to saving lives.  

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In 2018, 2,039 high school students died by suicide making it the second leading cause of death among youth ages 14-18. Mental illness and suicidal ideation are prevalent among this age group. Thus, it is imperative that we work toward suicide prevention for our youth.  

Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, today I am joined by a student-athlete at Bates College and the co-founder of Kick It For A Cause Inc, Sam Gerry. From a charity fundraiser started in high school supporting organizations like American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, National Alliance on Mental Illness, and Mental Health America evolving into a nonprofit organization, Sam is passionate about advocacy work in suicide prevention as a result of his own suicidality.  Join us as Sam shares his mental health journey and how he balances school and mental health.

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Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope.   

Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation  

Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

Let’s face it, dating is difficult! Trying to find the person you want to spend your life with can feel overwhelming and exhausting. Will they call? Do they like me? Why am I not good enough? Protecting your mental health amid uncertainty and self-discovery is essential. 

Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, today I am joined by the host of the Seeing Other People podcast, Ilana Dunn. Join us as we dive deep into the complexity of balancing dating and mental health. 

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Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope.   

Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation  

Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

Take a deep breath in, hold 1, 2, 3, and breathe out.  Deep breathing is an incredible tool for reducing stress levels and bringing awareness to the present.   

Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, today I am joined by mental health advocate, breathwork facilitator, and podcast host, Bryan Piatt. Bryan is creating a safe space to talk about mental health by hosting the “Take What Serves and Leave The Rest” podcast. Bryan is taking his love for mental health and advocacy into a professional career as a grad student in mental health counseling. Join us as Bryan opens up about his own mental health journey, the value of breathwork, and the difficulty of expressing your emotions publicly. 

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Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope.   

Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation  

Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

In the 2022 midterm election, Gen Z showed up in record numbers to cast their votes, playing a pivotal role in the outcome of the election. Nevertheless, the polarization of today’s political climate is impacting their community, beliefs, and mental health.   

Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, today I am joined by speaker, journalist, and economics masters student, Noelle Fitchett. Noelle is the host of the Out of Context Podcast where she discusses political and social issues in the news that is often being taken out of context from a Gen Z perspective. She is passionate about freedom of speech and glorifying Christ in all she does.  Join us as we discuss maintaining your mental health amid determining what you stand for, regardless of what side you fall on. 

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Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope.   

Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support.  Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation  

Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

Co-dependent relationships often result in us neglecting ourselves and our needs. In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, we learn about moving through codependency and learning to identify and meet our own needs.   Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, your host, Francesca Reicherter, is joined by Shelby Avann, an attachment theory coach.  

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About Shelby Avann: 

Shelby is a Reiki Master and Relationship and Intimacy coach who has special interests in spirituality, sexuality and kink. Shelby found that offering Reiki to her clients was a really wonderful, unexplainable, healing experience yet it still left people with questions of how to maintain their healing in the long run. That is when she chose to enter into attachment theory coaching which would help clients get to the root of their problems and be able to give them easy and tangible action steps to help them create more secure, fulfilling relationships where they can be themselves and don't feel like they have to forever feel alone. 

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Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope.   

Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support.  Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation  

Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

Childhood trauma can present itself throughout adulthood in feelings of shame, guilt, depression, anxiety, isolation, and more. In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, we hear about a mental health journey from verbal abuse at age 9 to disordered eating behaviors to the ups and downs of romantic relationships.   

Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, your host, Francesca Reicherter, is joined by Jaclyn Tipton, mental health advocate and Program Director for NAMI Tallahassee.  

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About Jaclyn: 

Jaclyn Tipton went through a devastating breakup in 2019 and has never looked back. This was a breaking point for Jaclyn and a wake up call to just how poor her mental health was. With the help of her therapist, she discovered the traumas and dramas of her childhood and how exactly that shaped her into who she is today: a woman of resilience and healing.   After the breakup, she quit working full-time in marketing and started a mental health apparel company to destigmatize mental illness. When she realized that owning a business was worsening her depression and anxiety, she became a Peer Specialist at Tallahassee, Florida's Apalachee Center, Inc. in 2021.   Her current position is as Program Coordinator for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Tallahassee, a local affiliate of NAMI National, which is the largest grassroots mental health non-profit in the US. Though she is thriving today, she is no stranger to how difficult living with mental health conditions can be. Join us today on Normalizing the Conversation to see how Jaclyn navigates modern-day life with Persistent Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. 

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Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope.   

Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support.  Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation  

Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

Every 9 seconds in the US a woman is assaulted or beaten. Around the world, at least one in every three women has been beaten, coerced into sex, or otherwise abused during her lifetime. Thus, Women In Distress of Broward County is on a mission to stop domestic violence abuse for everyone through intervention, education, and advocacy. Women In Distress has helped countless families affected by domestic violence find safety and hope for over 43 years. Learn more, get support, or donate at womenindistress.org  

Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, your host, Francesca Reicherter, is joined by Alisa Gonzales, who works in Education and Prevention at Women in Distress of Broward County. 

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Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope.   

Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation 

Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org

Joseph Reid is the founder and Executive  Director of Broken People, an international  mental health peer support group. He is the  best selling author of Broken Like Me, An Insider’s Toolkit for Mending Broken People,  and has helped thousands of people with his  writing since its publication in the summer of  2021. He is also very active as a Peer Support  Specialist, Family Advocate, and In Your Own  Voice presenter with NAMI Kent County (National Alliance on Mental Illness), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health nonprofit organization.  

He is extremely passionate about following  God’s direction and has had a passion for loving and helping people from a very early  age. He is deeply devoted to loving and  serving his wife Melissa of 25 years, and trying  to keep up with his four awesome grown kids.

Davy Yue serves in volunteer leadership excellence for the Palm Beach County affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illnesses. He spearheads bold fundraising initiatives as Sponsorship Chair for NAMIWalks, the annual signature flagship fundraising event that enables free mental wellness programs for all. His diligent work aims to enhance greater social acceptance of mental illnesses starting with his closest peers, young adults. Davy received his Bachelor’s from Vanderbilt University in December 2020 in Engineering Science focused on Management and Computing.

Michelle Goodloe's goal is to compassionately encourage you to not only take care of yourself but offer practical, realistic self-care opportunities to help you show up as the best version of yourself, as often as possible.  

Listen as licensed social worker and author, Michelle Goodloe shares an inside look into how you can develop a healthy relationship with yourself through self-care practices.

Psychotherapist Rachel Wright, MA, LMFT  (she/her) is recognized as one of the freshest voices on modern relationships, mental health, and sex. She is an experienced speaker, group facilitator, educator, therapist, coach, and on-camera mental health and relationship expert.   

With a Master’s Degree in clinical psychology, Rachel Wright has worked with thousands of humans worldwide, helping them scream less and screw more. She has brought her message to stages across the globe, was SHAPE Magazine’s Sex + Relationships Coach, and created the virtual workshop series What You Wish You Learned in School: Sex Ed and is currently one of mindbodygreen’s article review experts. She also recently did a show at Green Room 42 in NYC called “One Night Stand: A Night for Sexier & Healthier Broadway.”   

Rachel has been featured widely in the media, including on Cheddar TV, as a regular contributor to SHAPE, INSIDER, mbg, InStyle, The Dipp, Well & Good — plus Cosmopolitan Magazine, PIX 11 (NYC), Women’s Health, NBC News Radio, Huffington Post, CTV (Canada), and hundreds of other outlets.

Suzy Reading is a Chartered Psychologist specializing in wellbeing, stress management, and facilitation of healthy lifestyle changes. Suzy is also an accredited yoga teacher and personal trainer. Are you feeling frazzled, stressed, or reactive? Suzy will reconnect you with your calm-abiding center. If you’re feeling tired or overwhelmed, she will help you reclaim your energy. Feeling stuck or confused? Let's find clarity and carve a path of action together.  Suzy offers an integrated approach to wellbeing: nurturing head, heart & body, and is passionate about empowering people with the tools of self-care to help them weather and recover from periods of stress, loss, and change and to boost resilience in the face of future challenges. She is proud to be a contributing editor for Psychologies Magazine and the Psychology Expert for wellbeing brand Neom Organics.

Tim lives in Stoughton, Wisconsin with his wife and two adult children. Originally from Toledo, Ohio, Tim moved to Wisconsin over 23 years ago to marry Tracy. He graduated from St. John’s Jesuit High School in 1983 and began attending the only college he ever wanted to go to–Ohio Northern University (ONU) where his grandfather was a leader in the Psychology Department. At ONU Tim studied Philosophy and Religion and Psychology while being involved in Sigma Theta Epsilon (Christian Service Fraternity), a faculty/student choir and with traveling ministry teams (Son’s Rays and a failed attempt at puppetry.) Unfortunately Tim was only able to spend two years at ONU (for details, you can have him speak on growing up a child in an alcoholic household and becoming an alcoholic himself.)  

Tim transferred to Bowling Green State University (BGSU) and graduated (barely) in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Philosophy. While at BGSU Tim was active in campus ministry and served as Youth Director for a local parish while volunteering with the Diocese of Toledo. The highlight of his BGSU career was listening to Mr. Rogers speak at his graduation ceremony. Tim spent time as Director of Pastoral Concerns and religion teacher at a local high school, as an early childhood educator and as a substance abuse counselor before being accepted into the Masters program at John Carroll University (Ohio) in 1990 and earning his Masters in Counseling in 1993. While at John Carroll (JCU), Tim was also involved in numerous volunteer activities including an outreach to Appalachia. He also received the Magis Award from the Student Council of JCU.  

After a year of working as a College Counselor and Hall Director in Ohio, Tim moved to West Virginia to volunteer on a Catholic Worker Farm. While there, a friend introduced him (over the phone) to the wonderful woman who would become his wife. Tim moved to Wisconsin in 1995 and Tracy and he were married that same year. They were blessed with Hunter being born in 1997 and Sami in 1999.  Since moving to Wisconsin, Tim has worked in early childhood education; in customer service at Davis Duehr Dean; in Quality Assurance at Epic Systems; as an Office Manager at LakeView Church and as a House Father for the Elizabeth House. Ten years ago Tim was hired as an Outreach Specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Waisman Center where he currently works as the Director of the Southern Regional Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, Family Discipline Coordinator for the WI LEND program and as a senior outreach specialist with the Youth Health Transition Initiative.  

In 2014, Tim finally finished a 10+year journey when he earned a Master of Arts in Christian Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Illinois). As his capstone project Tim combined the scientific research around forgiveness and his faith background’s belief in forgiveness to develop an eight week course centered on why forgiveness is necessary and how to forgive. Since then Tim has taught about forgiveness at Stoughton Hospital, Lifest, area churches, local and statewide mental/behavioral health conferences, an aging conference, on the radio and at educator wellness events. Tim’s brings a unique perspective through sharing his personal journey through childhood trauma, alcoholism, betrayals, misunderstandings, mental health challenges and life.

Nicole Brown serves as Chief Innovation Officer for North Carolina-based Open Book Extracts (OBX), a foremost ingredient manufacturer and product development manufacturer and supplier focused on cannabinoid-enabled (CBD) health and wellness. Nicole channels data-driven consumer insights into a long-term course of action, delivering immediately usable product innovation, and also drives awareness and thought leadership by overseeing strategic marketing efforts, including PR, event marketing, advertising, and partnerships. Previously, Nicole served as Chief Marketing Officer for Citymaps -- a social mapping technology platform optimized for travelers -- culminating in the acquisition of Citymaps by TripAdvisor in 2016. After the acquisition, Nicole served as Senior Director of Global Business Development for TripAdvisor from 2016 to 2019. Previously, she held management roles at LVMH and Shiseido Cosmetics, focusing on product development and commercialization in the beverage and beauty sectors. Nicole graduated from Harvard University with an honors degree in French Literature and a minor in Organic Chemistry.

Seika Brown began her work in the mental health field at the age of 15 when she founded her first non-profit organization ArchNova; two Latin and Greek words combined meaning New Beginnings. ArchNova focused on mental health policy change and awareness. Brown and her team worked for three years, in two legislation sessions, passing one bill in Washington State in 2019. They also assisted the University of Washington: Forefront on a suicide prevention toolkit for schools. As Brown entered Cornell University in the fall of 2020, she switched focus to research. Seika now runs YLG (Youth Lead Global) Research - an initiative that aims to discover how mental health is defined across cultures and backgrounds. She is currently assisting a research study on the “Political Economy of Adolescent Mental Health” conducted by The Karolinska Institute and Johns Hopkins University. Brown is also a youth leader for citiesRISE and is assisting the creation of a Global Youth Council around mental health.  She is currently writing a book on her work throughout high school and hopes to publish a book on the research she is currently conducting.  Seika won the 2021 mPower Award from Mental Health America and has worked on multiple projects.

Ali is a current MSW student at Florida State University. She earned her B.S. degree from the University of Central Florida, where she majored in Clinical Psychology. Ali has worked with many different populations in the human services field. While obtaining her undergraduate degree, she interned with multiple homeless shelters in Pinellas County, where she led many milieu therapy groups, supervised a group of interns, and helped locate various resources for the homeless residents of Pinellas and Pasco counties. During the first year of her graduate education, she served as a graduate assistant for the Unconquered Scholars Program at The Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement. She worked with youth who have experienced homelessness, foster care, relative care, and ward of the state status. In her free time, she volunteers for the National Alliance on Mental Illness, where she implemented and continues to lead a support group centered around the struggles of young adults. Ali is passionate about advocating for others' mental health and bettering the lives of people in her community.

Shereefa is a multi-hyphenate, multi-dimensional woman always searching for the next challenge in order to encourage and inspire others to break through barriers.  She is a London-based presenter and plus-size model with a background in musical theatre, she is at the forefront of promoting equality and mental health awareness. She uses her platform to discuss many topics including Black Lives Matter, LQBTQIA+ topics, plant- based eco-friendly living, fitness, adult ADHD, women’s health and eating disorders.  Shareefa is an ambassador for the UK based mental health charity CALM and works closely with them to help raise awareness and destigmatize the conversation around suicide.