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Hi Everyone,

My name is Christopher Antich and I want to say thank you for checking out this very important episode of People Talking Sitting Down (PTSD). If you are new here, People Talking Sitting Down is a men's mental health podcast, which started two years ago to raise awareness for the issues men deal with in silence, and to destigmatize men speaking up about their struggles.

The facts are scary, but they are real. 4 out of every 5 people who unalive themselves are men, even though women are more likely to seek help for their mental health. I was almost one of those people, and my 7 years of recovery and healing work led me to starting this podcast.

Through that journey, I had the great fortune of meeting Author Jim Rinere, also known by his pen name, James Francis. In this episode, you will have a shotgun seat to the emotional and traumatic roller coaster that Jim has overcome to still be standing here today. Our goal is to be candid and direct, for the sake of saving just one person from making a final choice on their life.

If you are thinking about doing it, I hope you watch this and reconsider. The world is a better place with you in it - and I know it may not seem that way right now.

With love,
Christopher

If you or someone you know is struggling, please consider picking up There's Coffee in the Fridge: One Man's Journey Through Anxiety and Depression, by James Francis

https://www.amazon.com/Theres-Coffee-Fridge-Journey-Depression/dp/1954493312/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0

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MENTAL HEALTH Resources:

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Available 24/7, Dial 988
https://988lifeline.org/

Drugs & Alcohol - Recovery Centers of America (1-800-RECOVERY)
https://recoverycentersofamerica.com/

Emergency Helplines for Panic & Anxiety
https://panicandanxiety.org/find-help/emergency-help-lines/

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

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Hugh McNulty is an amateur boxer who recently took home the silver medal in the 2024 Ringmasters Championship.

In this episode of @PeopleTalkingSittingDown , Hugh joins us to discuss his journey to the final bout, while telling the story of how he got into boxing in the first place.

Hugh opens up about how getting picked on turned him into a fighter, what it feels to be punched in the face, the reasons he’s walking away from competing, and how it felt to have hundreds of family and friends supporting him on his journey.

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If you’ve been to @shaysphiladelphia, chances are you’ve run into the owner, Scott DiClaudio. If you missed him, he was probably in the back chef’ing up Philadelphia’s best cheesesteak, or sitting on the bench at his full time job as one of Philadelphia’s top judges.

In this episode of @peopletalkingsittingdown, Judge Scott DiClaudio joins us to share the story of how he and his wife Jackee started Shay’s, and the 5 reasons why they have the highest rated cheesesteak in the city.

We also discuss what it takes to be a judge, how he takes mental health into consideration when making judgements, the differences between generations when it comes to screen time, how he approaches his own mental health when it comes to the responsibility of freeing a convicted felon, or taking someone off death row, and much more!

Watch the episode LIVE now on YouTube, or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts!

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Mental Health Resources:
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Available 24/7, Dial 988

Emergency Helplines for Panic & Anxiety: https://panicandanxiety.org/find-help/emergency-help-lines/

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Coping with Separation & Divorce: https://mhanational.org/separation-and-divorce

Bereavement and Grief: https://www.mhanational.org/bereavement-and-grief

Drugs & Alcohol - Recovery Centers of America (1-800-RECOVERY)

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George Peyrouton is the youngest podcaster of all-time. When he’s not doing average 17-year old things like going to school and practice, he’s interviewing some of the most interesting characters in America.

Whether it’s Sam Bankman-Fried’s roommate in jail, the head of the New Jersey FBI, Navy Seals and CIA agents, infamous scammers like Matthew Cox, or YouTubers with millions of followers, George’s curiosity has no bounds.

In this episode we discuss what he’s learned from veterans when it comes to their mental health and PTSD, the state of the school system today, why conspiracy theories go too far, and how he got into podcasting in the first place.
You won’t want to miss this one!

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George Peyrouton:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@georgepeyrouton
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Mental Health Resources:
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Available 24/7, Dial 988

Emergency Helplines for Panic & Anxiety: https://panicandanxiety.org/find-help/emergency-help-lines/

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Coping with Separation & Divorce: https://mhanational.org/separation-and-divorce

Bereavement and Grief: https://www.mhanational.org/bereavement-and-grief

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Matt Higgins is a Professor of Art & Design. While he’s not teaching college students, you can find him in his studio, translating his thoughts and feelings into beautiful works of art.

In this unique episode of @peopletalkingsittingdown, Matt joins us to discuss his craft, and how it has been an outlet for him while maintaining his sobriety after struggling with addiction issues at a young age.

We cover a wide range of topics including his recovery journey, dealing with anger, insecurities as a teen, the Mona Lisa, skilled artists of the next generation, the technical side of painting, the importance of support from his wife and family, and much more.

Matt even brought along two of his paintings to deep dive into the backstory of how they came to be, and the messages they convey.

Check this one out on YouTube for the full visual experience, or stream audio-only on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to shows!

Thank you for watching, and we hope you enjoy the conversation!

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Former FBI Special Agent, John Schwartz, is the Founder and President of the Center for Combatting Elder Financial Abuse, a non-profit that works to protect the nation’s 59 million seniors safe from financial predators and scammers.

In this episode, John shares insights to help prepare yourself, or a parent or grandparent for potential romance schemes, fake computer virus attacks, grandchild hostage threats, and more.

We also discuss the impact of these crimes on the mental health of their victims and their families, the mindset of the perpetrators, John’s career as an FBI special agent, what it was like being in the DC office during 9/11, fatherhood stories, and more.

Tune-in now and catch Episode #17 LIVE on YouTube, streaming on Spotify, apple podcasts, and wherever you listen.

Thank you and have a great day!!

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Bereavement and Grief: https://www.mhanational.org/bereavement-and-grief

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Emergency Helplines for Panic & Anxiety: https://panicandanxiety.org/find-help/emergency-help-lines/

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Whether it be throwing weights around at the gym, closing deals in corporate America, or getting her hot takes off on Instagram, there’s one thing that Darby Sinunu is always doing - and that’s keeping it real.

In Episode #16, @222darby joins @PeopleTalkingSittingDown to talk about her transformation from being diagnosed with clinical depression to turning herself into an unstoppable force, both in and out of the weight-room.

In our most raw episode yet, we cover touchy topics including body dysmorphia for men and women, gender roles in society, what it’s like dating at 28, the dudes in her DM’s, and why feminism isn’t what we think.

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Blaise Connor is the Co-Founder of Dript Coffee Co., a Philly based coffee company that was born in the city & inspired by the shore, operating with one mantra in mind: “A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats.”

At Dript, owners Blaise and Sal strive to be that tide, one that lifts customers and improves their communities, one coffee at a time.

Blaise joins @peopletalkingsittingdown to share the story behind building @drinkdript, the reason for his passion of serving others, and how his faith, family, and friends led him here.

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