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Surviving the SuckLife's A Climb w/ Jake and Joe SharpJake and Joe Sharp are two young brothers who are fitness coaches in Arizona, They are identical twins who are in their early twenties, but have experienced much life in their young years. As we all have, they too have learned to survive the suck. Jake and Joe lost their little brother, Sam, to suicide when he was sixteen. They took to Tik Tok to share Sam's story and the outreach has been incredible. I am so excited to share this story with you, as the Sharp brothers talk about laughter, healing, finding joy in the small things, and...
2024-01-1942 min
Surviving the SuckFinding Yourself In The Journey w/ Ryan JenkinsI'm BACK with an icon: Ryan Jenkins. Ryan is one of my best friends. We met at Augustana College, the home base of The Gray Matters Collective NFP. He is now an Anchor and Enterprise Reporter for TMJ4 News, the NBC-affiliate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He currently leads TMJ4's weekend evening newscasts.Ryan is new to Wisconsin, but not the Midwest; he was born in Elgin, Illinois. He comes to TMJ4 after spending time in the Illinois/Iowa "Quad Cities" as a Multimedia Journalist and Fill-In Anchor at WQAD-TV. Passionate about storytelling, inclusion...
2023-11-1032 min
Surviving the SuckThe Reflection of You w/ Yasmin IrfaniYasmin Irfani is a Pakistani Muslim American currently serving as Program Manager of Counseling Services at ICNA Relief in Southern California. She received her M.S in College Counseling & Student Services in 2019 and has been working in the non-profit world since. Prior to ICNA Relief she was serving as Youth Programs Director at NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) in San Fernando Valley, as well as Dignity Health Northridge Hospital. Yasmin is a certified instructor for Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. She is also a QPR Suicide Prevention Trainer where she...
2023-03-2137 min
Surviving the SuckPrepare Your Mind w/ Zak WilliamsI am thrilled to announce season 3 is launching with the one and only, Zak Williams.When Zak lost his father, Robin Williams, to suicide, his mental health struggles went into overdrive. His wife, Olivia June, turned him on to amino acid therapy after she had success regulating her mood with amino acid dietary supplements that her doctor recommended. Zak and Olivia spent the next two years working with food scientists to discover a formula that tasted delicious and worked fast to support feelings of stress and overwhelm.Zak started to feel better - more balanced...
2023-01-0632 min
Surviving the SuckThe Light Beaming Over MeSeason 3 is here. Let's do more than just survive. Let's move in the light.
2023-01-0307 min
Surviving the SuckGrowing Pains: Looking to Season 3You've heard it -- season 2 has officially come to its end. But don't worry.... I'll be back. Faster than you might expect. With some HUGE news.Stay tuned...
2022-04-1116 min
Surviving the SuckRecovery Is Possible w/ Ellys StasinskiHang in there. Life IS beautiful -- remember that. Love is everywhere.Ellys Stasinski is living proof that recovery is possible. You can recover from mental illness, eating disorders, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts, It IS possible. Don't forget it.If you need extra support, listen to this episode. Call the suicide hotline if you need to. Talk to someone. People are here for you.You can survive the suck. You. Matter.Disclaimer: This episode contains topics related to mental illness, eating disorders, self-harm, suicide ideation
2022-03-1548 min
Surviving the SuckHelping Others Survive the Suck w/ Ryan NesbitWe are edging the end of season 2 and I know many of you are -- dare I say -- in the suck. Don't worry, I am too. That's why I'm bringing a good friend of mine on the pod, Ryan Nesbit.Ryan is the co-chair of Iowa’s Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, is a QPR suicide prevention trainer, and founded "Alive & Running Iowa" for suicide awareness and prevention. For most of his adult life, Ryan has worked tirelessly to bring suicide prevention strategies to communities across Iowa. He and his best fr...
2022-01-2653 min
Surviving the SuckIt's All About Balance w/ Ainsley HerdBalance is key -- right? In this episode, my good friend Ainsley and I talk about finding balance in unstable times. Especially as we enter into a new year, we talk about navigating loneliness, self-care, child-like faith, and being a young adult today. 2021 wasn't easy, but we survived the suck. I'm proud of you!NOW, 2022, please be good to us... Maybe this year, we will thrive in the suck. Who knows -- we can only hope. And there is always hope.
2022-01-0553 min
Surviving the SuckEverything Happens For A Reason w/ Isaiah RayaIsaiah Raya's favorite quote is: "Everything happens for a reason." So that means he's on this episode for a reason. To discuss mental illness, social media, and living with mental health issues in today's world. We laugh, we dive deep into hard topics, and we discuss real world issues in this episode.Listen to episode 9 with my good friend, Isaiah, out now.
2021-11-1744 min
HINESIGHTS PodcastEP 7 | HER INCREDIBLE STORY OF HOPE WITH HALEY DEGREVE AND KEVIN HINESThis week’s guest is the fantastic mental health advocate Haley DeGreve!
Haley just graduated college and founded her movement, The Gray Matters Collective, to promote mental health. After being bullied in her younger years, Haley has been on an amazing journey of self-discovery. She shares her coping mechanisms to avoid self-harming and how her best friend’s suicide attempt got her into educating herself and others around mental health. People that are dealing with these issues want to be seen, heard, and loved. Remember: you can always survive the suck!
Join Haley and her incr...
2021-10-2333 min
Surviving the SuckThe Truth About the TransformationWarning: emotional episode I had a horrible day and this was one way I could cope with it. You are on this journey with me, so I felt it was only fair to share the reality of "the suck" with you. Keep fighting, I'm right there with you.
2021-10-1929 min
Surviving the SuckThe Other Side of Fear w/ Ketsia FarajaKetsia Faraja is such a light to this world. She is truly one of the kindest, loving, genuine people I know. She was there for me through some of my darkest moments and I can't wait for you to hear from her. In this episode, she teaches US how to survive the suck, be genuine, be intentional, and find what we're looking for on the other side of fear.
2021-09-1848 min
Surviving the SuckFinding Healing in the Hurt w/ Caitlyn LecourCaitlyn Lecour is a young scientist, philosopher, writer, and model. After graduating from Augustana College in 2020, she began working on her career and making preparations for graduate school. At the same time she was preparing for her future, she was surviving in her abusive childhood home. She managed to leave in the winter of 2020 and began therapy during the process. Since leaving, she has cut contact as necessary with her abusive parents and sibling and established her chosen family. She now continues towards her goals of a successful career in science and breaking the cycle of abuse.
2021-09-0146 min
Surviving the SuckYou Are Worth Everything w/ Kevin AtwoodWOW. Talk about a powerful episode with one of my favorite people, Kevin Atwood (founder of Foster's Voice - Suicide Awareness).Foster’s Voice was created in the memory of his beloved son, Foster Atwood, who he lost to suicide in 2017. Kevin is a fierce leader and advocate for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. He won’t stop fighting for an end to suicide and invites you to join him. He lives each and every day to be Foster’s voice and to spread love, kindness, and joy to all those who hurt. Because one da...
2021-08-1853 min
Surviving the SuckFinding The Good, Even When It Hurts w/ Coach RuRumaisa Khawaja, also known as Coach Ru, is a warrior and survivor. She's Certified in Social Emotional Intelligence for Leadership and Coaching and is a First Generation Indian American. When Rumaisa was very young, her mother was diagnosed with schizophrenia and depression. Growing up in this environment affected Rumaisa’s perception of self and the world around her, but it also pushed Rumaisa to seek help and later motivated her to assist others in developing positive relationships. She has built her career helping people achieve dynamic, positive changes in their lives by providing them with me...
2021-07-2733 min
Surviving the SuckWe're All A Little "Crazy" w/ Eric KussinEric Kussin is the founder of We're All A Little "Crazy", a 501c3 non-profit. As a 15-year professional sports executive, Eric uses his experience to bring together athletes, celebrities, and expert practitioners to be part of societal change. After a successful career that started at the NBA League Office (and led to senior management positions with a number of professional sports teams) Eric’s mental health took a sudden and rapid decline. Due to unresolved personal life traumas, Eric developed a severe bout of PTSD, along with symptoms of anxiety and depression. This fall came es...
2021-07-171h 06
Surviving the SuckLet Yourself Be Seen w/ Ben BrusterBen Bruster is one of my favorite people. He's an author, a creative, a comedian, and a full-time world changer. By his example, he's taught me how to survive the suck by allowing himself to be seen for who he is, exactly as he is. So, let the light shine. Remember, storms don't last forever.Check out his blog piece referenced in this episode: https://benbruster.com/2021/06/26/what-ive-always-wanted-to-say/
2021-06-3058 min
Surviving the SuckThe Art of Starting OverIt's SEASON 2 time and I'm letting the light in. More joy, more color, more beauty. Isn't that what life's about? Join me in a conversation about starting over, the healing journey, and (most importantly) surviving the suck.
2021-06-2326 min
Surviving the SuckThe Old and The New: Season 2Transitioning from season 1 to season 2. I'm excited for this new journey as life continues to change and evolve. Listen to this short episode to hear what has been and what will be. Keep surviving -- I'm rooting for you.
2021-05-2020 min
Surviving the SuckKeeping it 100 w/ Jaawan ArringtonWE ARE BACK! After a much needed break, I'm back to bring you some positivity with Jaawan Arrington. Jaawan is founder of the 100 Series, a brand that uses everyday people to promote positivity, inspiration, and motivation. He's such a joy to this world.Listen as he shares a bit of his creative journey and finding his way through loss, grief, and (as always) keeping it 100.
2021-02-0941 min
Surviving the SuckSurviving Suicide: A Story of Hope w/ Kevin HinesThis is a very special episode. This week we have Kevin Hines with us -- a man who has become a dear friend of mine and a pure inspiration for millions of people.Kevin gained nationwide fame for surviving an attempt at taking his own life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. Since his attempt, he has been committed to his recovery, brain health, and traveling the world to spread a message of hope. Kevin is now a fierce mental health advocate, storyteller, and suicide prevention speaker. He is not only saving...
2021-01-1135 min
Surviving the SuckStrength: Giving Yourself Permission w/ Sarah StevensYou have the power -- give yourself permission to cultivate it. BOOM. When Sarah Stevens says "take up space", we listen. We take up space. We learn our power in survival.In 2016, Sarah left a successful, decade-long career in corporate healthcare in favor of work that better aligned with her passion and purpose. After serving for two years as a freelance consultant to small businesses and start-up nonprofits, Sarah founded The Beautifull Project - a storytelling collective that invites women back to their bodies and into a world where they belong with substance and with strength.
2021-01-0644 min
Surviving the SuckThe Suck of Mental Health w/ Michael AnthonyYOOO, this episode features my bestie, Michael Anthony. Michael is someone who's taught me how to survive the suck over and over again.He went to Augustana College with me, graduating in 2020. Now he's a Tik Tok star with over 641K followers and 52.8K followers on Instagram. He uses his platform to spread mental health awareness because of his own struggle and seeing the people around him struggle. He's a positive person with a huge heart and an even better friend.As said in the Spiderman movie, "With great power comes great responsibility." Michael knows...
2020-12-2836 min
Surviving the SuckBreakups, Healing, Survival w/ Hannah MolinaCOLLAB? What what! This podcast would not be here if it wasn't for our episode 5 guest, Hannah Molina.Hannah is a 24 yr old Latina mental health activist from Chicago, IL. She has battled with bipolar depression and anxiety for a decade and uses her experiences to help others, and educate her Hispanic community about mental health.Hannah is also the host of the Laughing Out Of Depression podcast where she has uncensored conversations with a new guest each week about life, hope, relationships, mental health, and healing. Her podcast is available on Spotify and Apple...
2020-12-2139 min
Surviving the SuckI Am the Storm w/ Brie KunstmanI AM THE STORM -- say it with me!Episode 4's guest is Brie Kunstman. Brie is 19 years old and a Stage two cancer survivor. She was diagnosed with Stage two Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a blood cancer, at age 18 during her freshman year of college. She shifted from being a super involved student on campus to spending days at the hospital doing rounds of chemotherapy.Rather than hiding her diagnosis, she began an Instagram blog to take people through the life of a cancer patient as well as to explore life post cancer in a realistic...
2020-12-1638 min
100 Series Everyday Awesome PodcastEpisode 53 - Protect Your MindThe Gray Matters founder, Haley DeGreve, returns to the podcast to discuss mental health in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and everything else that has happened in 2020. This episode shares how to ease some of the stress when it comes to social media and much more.
2020-12-1451 min
Surviving the SuckRising in the Suck w/ Jake BishopYankee doodles and cheesy noodles? You don't want to miss Episode 3 talking with Jake Bishop, Care Manager and Peer Recovery Specialist at Baden Street Settlement in Rochester, New York.Jake has suffered addiction and loss, but has triumphed in his recovery with a goal of helping others overcome their addiction and recovery. Jake now operates Rising Up Recovery, a non-profit that creates sober activities for the recovery community and talks about recovery and addiction on air for the Rochester community on 100.9WXIR.This episode is all about rising from the suck. Topics may be sensitive...
2020-12-1146 min
Surviving the SuckMaking Yourself a Priority w/ Kumail HussainChicken wings & creepy things? We're BACK! Kumail Hussain joins me in an amazing conversation about surviving the suck, making yourself a priority, and being yourself -- even when it's hard. Hang in there, you got this.Topics may be sensitive to some listeners.
2020-12-0750 min
Surviving the SuckFirst Episode? You Got This!Welcome to the Surviving the Suck podcast! First things first: you got this. Now, let's learn how to heal together, thrive in the suck, and change the world.DISCLAIMER: This episode mentions bipolar depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide. Take care of YOU first. I'm here for you.
2020-11-3022 min
Laughing Out Of DepressionSuicide Chat w/ Haley DeGreveAAAH! I'm so excited to have Haley DeGreve BACK! Haley is one of the sweetest souls I've ever met and also an inspiration for the work that I do. I'm beyond honored to have her on the podcast this week! Thank you, Haley, for sharing your journey and wisdom on the podcast with me. This is a TWO-PART episode where we'll be exploring more on suicide, positive self-talk, meditating, and creating routines. Don't forget to FOLLOW + SHARE the podcast on Instagram for any updates, @LaughingOutOfDepression | @TheHannahMolinaHaley DeGreve Socials:@HDegreve13Surviving The Suck...
2020-11-2738 minLaughing Out Of DepressionSurrender + Let Go w/ Haley DeGreveAAAH! I'm so excited to have Haley DeGreve as my guest this week! Haley is one of the sweetest souls I've ever met and also an inspiration for the work that I do. I'm beyond honored to have her on the Podcast! Thank you, Haley, for sharing your journey and wisdom on the podcast with me this week. This is a TWO-PART episode where we'll be exploring more on therapy, imposter syndrome, surrendering to the process of healing, and ultimately letting go. Don't forget to FOLLOW + SHARE the podcast on Instagram for any updates, @LaughingOutOfDepression | @TheHannahMolinaHaley...
2020-11-2533 min100 Series Everyday Awesome PodcastEpisode 25 The Gray Matters (Haley DeGreve)An advocate for mental health awareness, Haley DeGreve calls in to talk about her organization called The Gray Matters and its campaign to strike up conversations regarding mental health. She shares how the group began, how it's spreading a message of hope and compassion, and gives some advice to people currently battling with mental health issues.
2020-04-3027 min
The Beautifull ProjectS 3: Ep. 4: The Gray Matters: An Interview with Haley DeGreve"A lot of our conversations are filled with smile emojis, but at the end of the day it's leaving us empty. Just because we're more doesn't mean we're more connected... we need community."
In episode 4, we sat down with Haley DeGreve, college senior, marketing and communications major, and co-founder of The Gray Matters.
The Gray Matters is a mental health campaign that seeks to initiate conversation around the gray area between mental health awareness and stigma. The goal is to spread a message of hope, solidarity, and compassion. This movement is making waves on Haley's...
2020-03-0739 min