Dr. Zabina Bhasin is a nationally respected child psychiatrist who joins us to discuss the importance of embracing multi-cultural learning, age appropriate discussions for social media, sexual conversations, making time every day to listening to kids , and so much more-

Kelce Jager of Rise With Grief is here to share her story of wedded bliss, creating a family with four sons, and losing her beloved husband to Leukemia. Kelce discussed her new book- A MILLION MIRACLES AND THE ONE THAT NEVER CAME and walks us through finding out her husband was sick to all the ups and downs of dealing with a terminal illness and impending single motherhood, life as a widow, picking up the pieces and starting over.

Lorenzo P. Lewis joins us to share his journey from being born in prison to becoming a global mental health advocate. Lorenzo founded The Confess Project which fosters and trains barbers across the United States to recognize mental health crises and foster support in the black community. Lorenzo's journey from prison baby , struggling adolescent, to mentor, non-profit founder, husband, father, and now venture fund owner is uplifting and inspiring. His take-home message is that we are our stories and storytelling is the connector.

Abbe Feder from In Circle Fertility is here to discuss her fertility journey and shared struggles with thousands of women around the globe desperately trying to start a family and have more children. Abbe shares the process of IVF, failed IVF, Successful IVF, financing , third party reproduction, embryo transfers , adoption challenges such as varying interstate adoption laws, marital stress from the pressure, how we can show up for people, and so much more. Share this episode with someone you love struggling to grow their family. Thanks for joining us!

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Dr. Skip Rizz0 from the USC Center For Creative Technology joins us to discuss how Virtual Reality can help Veterans struggling with PTSD, pain management , displaced refugees, sexual assault victims, those struggling with ADHD , Autism and more . You'll learn about how the "Battle Buddy" app can help soldiers around the globe struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts bringing them life saving resources.

Dr. Farha Abbasi from Michigan State Psychiatry joins us to discus the Origins of Islam, The 5 Pillars of Islam, Shariah Law, Pilgrimage to Hajj, the Quran, the history of Muslims in America, Islamophobia, and more. Fascinating discussion to help heal the religious division in the world.

Dr. Xavier Amador joins us to discuss the LEAP approach /training to help us better communicate with our loved ones struggling with mental illness. You'll learn why "Reality Testing" and logic backfire and worsen communication , how to deal with "Chemical Chaos", the really good prognosis if someone takes medicine, implements Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and more.

Grab a tissue and join us for a frank discussion on domestic violence, losing one of your children to murder, turning pain into purpose, releasing anger and forgiveness. April Barbosa discusses her journey from losing her beautiful daughter to founding a non-profit to protect others from domestic violence.