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Neurotic NourishmentSeason Three, Episode 16: Against All Odds, Jay Shifman Is Still AliveSeason Three, Episode 16: Against All Odds, Jay Shifman Is Still Alive
By the age of twenty-three, Jay Shifman had a life-threatening opioid addiction, twice been hospitalized for an overdose, twice attempted suicide, and spent a significant amount of time in an inpatient hospital and a rehab facility.
Clearly that rehab facility didn't do the trick.
But, today, Jay is a husband, the host of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast, a public speaker, and an advocate for Mental Health and Substance Misuse and Recovery. You hear me correctly. Substance Misuse. See, Jay believes that there is a huge different between Substance A...2023-04-2555 min
Outcomes RocketAdvocating for Mental Health and Recovery with Jay Shifman, Mental Health Advocate, Founder, and Host of Choose Your StruggleIf you want to keep listening, follow and subscribe to Everyone Hates Healthcare, please CLICK HEREIn this episode of Everyone Hates Healthcare, Michael Swartz has a thorough conversation with Jay Shifman, a mental health advocate, founder, and host of Choose Your Struggle, where he is working towards ending the stigma around issues of addiction and mental health. Jay was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder when he was a teenager and was put on a medication he didn't need, severely impacting his mental health, and leading him to develop an addiction and attempt suicide repeatedly. A...2022-11-1855 min
Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made ItSpecial Feed Swap: Jay on the 2 Lives Podcast with Laurel MoralesFor more info on this episode, and to check out 2 Lives, visit their website! https://www.2lives.org/listen/jayshifmanMade It is a member of the Shameless Podcast Network and a Choose Your Struggle production. Learn more at https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/ and at https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/.Learn more about Sarah and Savage Sisters, including how to support, at https://savagesisters.org/.For more on Made It host Jay Shifman, see https://jay.campsite.bio/ and http://www.JayShifman.com. A complete list of people y...2022-10-2632 min
The Podcaster's Guide to a Visible VoiceOvercoming Fear and Stigma To Tell Your Story with Jay ShifmanWhen you hit that record button, how does stigma play a role in keeping your story to yourself? What if you can choose to ignore that stigma and be open and vulnerable behind the mic? My guest today is Jay Shifman, a vulnerable storyteller and the host of the Choose Your Struggle podcast. In our conversation, Jay shares his experience about his speaking and podcasting journey that reveals how to use effective storytelling to break down walls and stereotypes, why the fear of oversharing plays a part in the role of stigma, and how his transition from...2022-10-2438 min
No Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasChoose Your Struggle with Guest Jay ShifmanThis week’s podcast brings us Jay Shifman, a fellow podcaster and a storyteller with the Choose Your Struggle Podcast. In the episode Jay shares his struggles with mental health and addiction, reflects on his Ted talk on the history of substance misuse and why words are so very important. Join us for an interesting conversation with Jay. Visit Jay's website https://www.jayshifman.com/ and https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/Leave us a voice...2022-09-2031 min
The Story King PodcastDrug Addiction with Jay Shifman
Today's conversation about drug addiction and misuse is with Jay Shifman.
Jay Shifman interviews people on the topics of mental health, substance misuse and recovery, and drug use and policy to help the stigma and normalize difficult conversations through empathy and vulnerability. Each year, over 125,000 Americans die from overdose and suicide combined. Jay Shifman survived two suicide attempts, himself, as well as an overdose. And now he works passionately to help others.
Follow, Support and Contact Jay Shifman:
https://www.jayshifman.com
https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com
Don’t forg...2022-07-051h 24
The Jury Room- A True Crime PodcastAddicted- Jay ShifmanSuicide Prevention1-800-273-8255SAMHSA Hotline1-800-662-4357The Jury Room Links https://www.patreon.com/juryroompodcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Juryroompodcast https://linktr.ee/juryroompodcastIntro and Outro:Molly FromOver The Fence - True Crime PodcastTwitterGuest:Jay ShifmanTwitterShow Notes:This episode I am joined by someone who not only struggled with addiction issues, but also struggled with his own men...2022-07-031h 04
Friends of FailureE45 Jay Shifman, Drug Misuse & RecoveryOur guest this week is Jay Shifman from the Choose Your Struggle organization and Podcast. Jay brings a deep knowledge of drug misuse and recovery from both personal experience and his education. We discuss the failures in American society around drug laws, the stigma drug users face, and how safe use and recovery are not as big of a priority as they should be. Jay's page: jayshifman.comChoose Your Struggle: chooseyourstruggle.comLink up: linktr.ee/friendsoffailure Send us your failure at stories at friendsoffailurepodcast@gmail.com2022-07-011h 08
2 LIVES - Stories Of TransformationOnce Overmedicated, Jay Shifman Seeks To Educate And EmpowerTW: We mention suicide in this episode. Jay Shifman has made it his mission to end stigma surrounding addiction and help people tell their own stories because he was over diagnosed and over medicated to the point of two suicide attempts before he told his story and found a way out. 2 Lives “The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.” 2 Lives is written and hosted by Laurel Morales, story edited by Camila Kerwin of the Rough Cut Collective. Halle Hewitt is our assistant producer. Annie Gerway is our illustrator and web...2022-06-2836 min
The Be Ruthless ShowChoose Your Struggle With Jay Shifman
I’m so honored to have Jay Shifman on The Be Ruthless Show today. Jay is a passionate soul making noise maker who is breaking stigmas by sharing his own story.
Jay Shifman is an open book. A vulnerable storyteller and stigma-destroying speaker, podcaster, and event host, Jay’s story of struggle is familiar to the millions of people the world over who also struggle with issues of mental health, substance misuse, and addiction. The survivor of two suicide attempts and an overdose and now in long-term recovery, it is Jay’s mission to encour...2022-06-0828 min
Living UndeterredChoosing Your Struggle with Jay ShifmanJay Shifman is an open book. A vulnerable storyteller and stigma-destroying speaker, podcaster, and event host, Jay’s story of struggle is familiar to the millions of people the world over who also struggle with issues of mental health, substance misuse, and addiction. The survivor of two suicide attempts and an overdose and now in long-term recovery, it is Jay’s mission to encourage difficult conversations and honest education concerning these and similar struggles.Jay founded his company, Choose Your Struggle, in 2015 with two distinct goals: ending stigma and promoting honest and fact-based education around the topics of M...2022-04-151h 11
Pieces of a WomanMental Health: How We Can Best Support the Men in Our Lives Feat. Jay ShifmanSummary:In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna are diving deep into men’s mental health and how we can better support the men in our lives. Mental health advocate, Jay Shifman, joins us as he shares the steps we can take to create a safe space, be better listeners, and have uncomfortable conversations with our loved ones.Learn More About Jay:Jay Shifman is an open book. A vulnerable storyteller and stigma-destroying speaker, podcaster, and event host, Jay’s story of struggle is familiar to the millions of people the world over who also...2022-04-1340 min
LSP "Love's Sparrow" Feel Good PodcastS3 - Episode 4: Jay Shifman - Choose Your Struggle!Happiness comes from solving problems but problems will never end in life, the goal is to have better and more meaningful problems. We need to choose our struggle because that's inevitable. You are defined by what you're willing to struggle for.
Jay Shifman is an open book. A vulnerable storyteller and stigma-destroying speaker, podcaster, and event host, Jay’s story of struggle is familiar to the millions of people the world over who also struggle with issues of mental health, substance misuse, and addiction. The survivor of two suicide attempts and an overdose and now in long-term rec...2022-03-141h 23
This Is My TruthEp. 157: F*ck Stigma: A Conversation with Jay ShifmanToday I speak with Jay Shifman, vulnerable storyteller, podcast host, Ted-x speaker, and so much more. As a person ten years in recovery who survived multiple suicide attempts and an overdose, Jay fights to end the stigma around Mental Health and Substance Misuse by telling his recovery story and advocating for opportunities for others to do the same. Jay entreats that we must cease giving in to that stigma; instead, we can accept that they make us uncomfortable and push past that barrier toward life-saving change. Jay is an open book which made it so genuinely powerful to connect wi...2022-03-0337 min
Did You Know That?Is There A "Right" Approach To Addiction? with Jay Shifman“The attempt to escape from pain is what creates more pain.” Gabor MatéAddiction. I think it’s a topic misunderstood by all but the addict themselves. So who better to talk about addiction, misuse/abuse, and the road to recovery than someone who has lived it?Jay Shifman’s story isn’t entirely unique or salacious. In some ways, it’s the typical roller coaster associated with addiction and recovery. But Jay Shifman’s view of his addiction, recovery, and how he helps others struggling with his former demons is very different from the common broadcasts arou...2022-03-031h 13
Warriors Unmasked52. Hope After Addiction: Choosing Life and Purpose with Jay ShifmanWelcome back to Warriors Unmasked! Boy, do we have an incredible episode for you. When most people think of addiction they think of illegal substances. But what happens when you get hooked on legal medication that your therapist prescribed at eleven years old? Join us today as our guest Jay Shifman takes us through his harrowing journey of being diagnosed with ADHD at eleven years old, the path that led him to substance abuse, two attempts at suicide, and his inevitable hit at rock bottom. Jay’s remarkable journey doesn’t end there though, he has lived despi...2021-12-2858 min
Time To Shine TodayFrom Misdiagnosed to Overdose - TTST Interview with Speaker and Consultant Jay Shifman of Choose Your StruggleShow Notes:Jay Shifman is a vulnerable storyteller, a stigma-destroying speaker, and the host of the Choose Your Struggle podcast. Quote: Embrace your story and embrace your truth, then decide what success looks like to you- Jay ShifmanKnowledge Nuggets and Take-Aways:Assistance for the mental health is greatly underservedVulnerability begets vulnerability, empathy begets empathyYou are NOT the problem, your op...2021-12-2226 min
The MisFitNationJay Shifman - Choose Your StruggleJay Shifman is a vulnerable storyteller, stigma-destroying speaker, podcaster, and event host. The survivor of two suicide attempts and an overdose, Jay holds a BA in Psychology from Northern Kentucky University and has put in numerous hours of independent learning acquiring certifications in mental health, substance misuse and addiction, and drug policy.Jay founded his company, Choose Your Struggle, in 2015 with two distinct goals: ending stigma and promoting honest and fact-based education around the topics of Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, and Drug Use & Policy.For more information, visit: https://jay.campsite.bio/ or find him on social...2021-11-1932 min
The MisFitNationJay Shifman - Choose Your StruggleJay Shifman is a vulnerable storyteller, stigma-destroying speaker, podcaster, and event host. The survivor of two suicide attempts and an overdose, Jay holds a BA in Psychology from Northern Kentucky University and has put in numerous hours of independent learning acquiring certifications in mental health, substance misuse and addiction, and drug policy.
Jay founded his company, Choose Your Struggle, in 2015 with two distinct goals: ending stigma and promoting honest and fact-based education around the topics of Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, and Drug Use & Policy.
For more information, visit: https://jay.campsite.bio/ or find...2021-11-1933 min
Post Traumatic FaithPTF - Episode #53 -Jay Shifman Addiction and mental health coachingJay Shifman, Choose your Struggle Podcast and event host, tells us of overcoming addiction, two overdoses and coming into recovery. It is Jay's mission to encourage difficult conversations and honest education concerning these and similar struggles. Shifman is now a coach, storyteller and stigma destroying speaker.
For more information visit http://www.jayshifman.com or find him on your favorite social media platform.2021-11-1940 min
Physical, Emotional, Health Secrets with Amanda Elise LoveEpisode 90 - Jay Shifman Stigmata Around Mental Health Story of Hope #5Diagnosed with AHD back in the 1990s. This is an amazing story! In this episode we also cover:Struggle with mental healthLate teen's on 5 to 6 medications3 Months in Long term Facility5 Year's into Recovery - He got told to tell his storyChose You're Struggle PodcastWhy is there a stigma around mental health? 3 Mindfulness tips The big message for those who are struggling with mental healthJay Shifman is an open book. A vulnerable storyteller and stigma-destroying speaker, and a podcast and event host, Jay’s story...2021-10-2427 min
The Nondescript PodcastPod 43: Jay ShifmanWelcome back beautiful people! On today's episode, we have Jay Shifman: a speaker, mental health coach and fellow podcaster to talk about breaking stigmas, how to ground yourself, and much more. Make sure to subscribe and share!You can find more of Jay's work here 2021-10-1820 min
This Humean Life with The Philosophical CoachPeeling Back How We Understand Mental Health with Jay ShifmanToday Jay Shifman and I are peeling back how we understand mental health.
Jay Shifman is a vulnerable storyteller and stigma-destroying speaker, podcaster, and event host, Jay’s story of struggle is familiar to the millions of people the world over who also struggle with issues of mental health, substance misuse, and addiction. The survivor of two suicide attempts and an overdose and is now in long-term recovery.
It is Jay’s mission to encourage difficult conversations and honest education concerning these and similar struggles. And since 2015 his company Choose Your Struggle has been working on tw...2021-10-151h 04
My Weirdest ExperienceS1 Ep 31 I Got Bitten By a Brown Recluse Spider with Jay ShifmanJay Shifman is an open book. A vulnerable storyteller and stigma-destroying speaker, podcaster, and event host, Jay’s story of struggle is familiar to the millions of people the world over who also struggle with issues of mental health, substance misuse, and addiction. Now in long-term recovery, it is Jay’s mission to encourage difficult conversations and honest education concerning these and similar struggles.
In this episode Jay shares the importance of storytelling and sharing our stories with one another as learning tools. He tells a funny story about being bit by a brown recluse spider while tryin...2021-10-1237 min
SoundBalming with Dr. LaMarr Darnell ShieldsMy Journey from Addict to Advocate with Jay ShifmanIn this episode, Jay Shifman shares his life journey and explains how and why it is so vital the child and youth mental health system is fixed. Jay shares how storytelling allowed him to find a path to recovery available to all who have suffered traumatic experiences as children.Jay Shifman is a speaker, coach & mental health advocate. He is also the host of Choose Your Struggle podcast. www.jayshifman.comJimmy&Mary's Authentic Body CareJimmy&Mary's take pride in creating quality handcrafted products for the entire family.M...2021-09-2339 min
Should TheoryJay Shifman - Ending Stigma on Addiction and Recovery ShouldsFor much of his early life, Jay Shifman was told that he was living with a debilitating issue of Mental Health. As his condition worsened, he was prescribed more drugs at ever higher doses until, in his early 20s, he was daily taking more than the estimated lethal dosage of one drug and misusing many others while living with a full-blown issue of Substance Misuse thanks to prescription pills. "At 23, after two suicide attempts, an overdose, and time spent in an inpatient hospital and a rehab facility, I decided enough was enough and pledged myself to withdraw from all of...2021-09-1648 min
Sex, Drugs, and JesusEpisode #11: Alternative Approaches to Addiction and Recovery with Jay ShifmanSend us a text INTRODUCTION:Today’s guest lives by one mantra: Choose Your Struggle! His name is Jay Shifman He is a speaker, a consultant and he also hosts the very popular Choose Your Struggle podcast. Jay has certifications in Psychological First Aid, Drug Policy and the Social Contexts of Mental Health and Illnesses, Suicide Prevention and Coaching, among others. Aside from all this Jay has a B.A. in Psychology from Northern Kentucky University, has served as the Political Director for the bipartisan consulting organization MainStream Strategy and he has written fo...2021-08-191h 24
Choose Your StruggleSpecial Episode: Choose Your Struggle Presents: A Day in the Life featuring Jay ShifmanSeason 2, Episode 63Special Episode: Jay's A Day in the Life PerformenceThis week, we're taking a week off from putting out interviews to release something very special to us. On July 7th, Choose Your Struggle founder and host of this podcast Jay Shifman told a story for our series A Day in the Life. He told what he calls the Wendy story, about the night, while in the Austen Riggs psychiatric inpatient facility, he stopped his closest friend there from killing herself. It was a hard story to tell, it's a hard story to hear...2021-08-1346 minChoose Your StruggleSpecial Episode: Choose Your Struggle Presents: A Day in the Life featuring Jay ShifmanSeason 2, Episode 63Special Episode: Jay's A Day in the Life PerformenceThis week, we're taking a week off from putting out interviews to release something very special to us. On July 7th, Choose Your Struggle founder and host of this podcast Jay Shifman told a story for our series A Day in the Life. He told what he calls the Wendy story, about the night, while in the Austen Riggs psychiatric inpatient facility, he stopped his closest friend there from killing herself. It was a hard story to tell, it's a hard story to hear...2021-08-1346 min
The Savvy PodcastJay Shifman | The Savvy Podcast | 7 Questions in 7 MinutesWe interview Jay Shifman, Jay is a Mental Health and Substance Misuse & Recovery Speaker, Coach, and Advocate, and the Host of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast.
The link Jay refers to is this: http://www.jayshifman.com/
If you want to know more about Savvy Duty, The Savvy Method or The Savvy Podcast visit: https://savvyduty.com2021-07-3010 min
Hotter Than HealthHow to unlock your potential and battling mental health stigmas. Depression, anxiety, therapy, and resources with Jay Shifman.After battling with mental health, anxiety, depression, and then finally attempting suicide twice. Jay Shifman has found a voice and a passion for removing the stigma of mental health! A conversation we need to hear, Jay shares countless resources and statistics that will help to uncover conversations and open the eyes of our listeners. Check out Jay's podcast, Choose Your Struggle. Review the podcast on iTunes Follow Us On Spotify Better Help - Online Therapy Platform- Code HTH at checkout BetterHelp will assess your needs and match you with y...2021-07-221h 40
The If We're Being Honest PodcastChoose Your Struggle with Jay ShifmanOn this Episode of The If We're Being Honest Podcast is an interview with Jay Shifman about mental health, stigma, substance misuse, and addiction. For follow ups you can visit https://jay.campsite.bio.2021-07-1753 min
Make It Visible#82: Choosing Your Struggle with Jay ShifmanJay Shifman is an open book. A vulnerable storyteller, stigma-destroying speaker, and a podcast and event host, Jay’s story of struggle are familiar to the millions of people the world over who also struggle with issues of mental health, substance misuse, and addiction. The survivor of two overdoses and an overdose and now in long-term recovery, it is Jay’s mission to encourage difficult conversations and honest education concerning these and similar struggles. The founder of Choose Your Struggle and the host of the podcast that shares its name as well as the narrative seri...2021-07-0836 min
Success is Subjective: Real People. Raw Stories. Embracing a Non-Linear Life!Episode 69 — Treating Mental Health Equivalent to Physical Health — with Jay ShifmanThe number of people who don’t get the treatment they need, who are pushed aside, and the amount of suicide calls that happen daily, all because of the lack of conversations going on around mental health, substance abuse and recovery, is far too many. Just because mental health is less visible pain than physical health, doesn’t make it any less important. This is YOUR health we’re talking about.Jay Shifman, mental health advocate, holds an intense story with over a decade of substance misuse, in effort to help his mental health issues growing up. The mi...2021-07-0644 min
Choose Your StruggleSpecial Episode! Choose Your Struggle Presents: Rock Bottom Storytellers II!Special Episode! Choose Your Struggle Presents: Rock Bottom Storytellers II! Season 2, Episode 46Special Episode! This week's Monday Motivation is a special, unedited, audio only replay of Rock Bottom Storytellers II! Originally aired on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube back in April, this event featured storytellers M. L. Lanzillotta, Kristen J. Zavo, LeRon L. Barton, and Jani Rad, and music from Kayla Frimer and Sam Sklover. l Episode! Choose Your Struggle Presents: Rock Bottom Storytellers II!Rock Bottom Storytellers is a (currently) virtual event series that seeks to end stigma and normalize struggle. Each storyteller has ten to...2021-06-141h 17Choose Your StruggleSpecial Episode! Choose Your Struggle Presents: Rock Bottom Storytellers II!Special Episode! Choose Your Struggle Presents: Rock Bottom Storytellers II! Season 2, Episode 46Special Episode! This week's Monday Motivation is a special, unedited, audio only replay of Rock Bottom Storytellers II! Originally aired on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube back in April, this event featured storytellers M. L. Lanzillotta, Kristen J. Zavo, LeRon L. Barton, and Jani Rad, and music from Kayla Frimer and Sam Sklover. l Episode! Choose Your Struggle Presents: Rock Bottom Storytellers II!Rock Bottom Storytellers is a (currently) virtual event series that seeks to end stigma and normalize struggle. Each storyteller has ten to...2021-06-141h 17
Choose Your StruggleMonday Motivation: A Conversation Around Cannabis Policy and Thinking With Kyle Blanks Pt. 2Season 2, Episode 40Monday Motivation: A Conversation Around Cannabis Policy and Thinking With Kyle Blanks Pt. 2What you're hearing today is the second half of I conversation I recorded with Road Runner CBD (and the Corner of the Clubhouse Podcast on the Shameless Podcast Network)'s own Kyle Blanks. You probably remember Kyle from earlier this season. Well, he's an excellent resource on Cannabis and now a podcaster himself so we're doing a series on Cannabis! This Monday and last Monday are the first convo, around policy and thinking. Other topics will come in the future. You can...2021-05-2427 minChoose Your StruggleMonday Motivation: A Conversation Around Cannabis Policy and Thinking With Kyle Blanks Pt. 2Season 2, Episode 40Monday Motivation: A Conversation Around Cannabis Policy and Thinking With Kyle Blanks Pt. 2What you're hearing today is the second half of I conversation I recorded with Road Runner CBD (and the Corner of the Clubhouse Podcast on the Shameless Podcast Network)'s own Kyle Blanks. You probably remember Kyle from earlier this season. Well, he's an excellent resource on Cannabis and now a podcaster himself so we're doing a series on Cannabis! This Monday and last Monday are the first convo, around policy and thinking. Other topics will come in the future. You can...2021-05-2427 min
Choose Your StruggleBreaking The Taboo of Talking About Suicide with Serena Hope SunSeason 2, Episode 39!Breaking The Taboo Of Talking About Suicide With Serena Hope SunOn this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with Serena Hope Sun! Besides being an actress, Serena is the founder of Breaking Taboo, an organization seeking to change the way we talk about Suicide. Besides working on a documentary, Breaking Taboo is constantly working to help people have conversations around this important topic. You can find more at their website: https://breaking-taboo.org/. Today's Good Egg: Reach out to someone you care about and check in! New sponsor...2021-05-2154 minChoose Your StruggleBreaking The Taboo of Talking About Suicide with Serena Hope SunSeason 2, Episode 39!Breaking The Taboo Of Talking About Suicide With Serena Hope SunOn this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with Serena Hope Sun! Besides being an actress, Serena is the founder of Breaking Taboo, an organization seeking to change the way we talk about Suicide. Besides working on a documentary, Breaking Taboo is constantly working to help people have conversations around this important topic. You can find more at their website: https://breaking-taboo.org/. Today's Good Egg: Reach out to someone you care about and check in! New sponsor...2021-05-2154 min
Choose Your StruggleMonday Motivation: A Conversation Around Cannabis Policy and Thinking With Kyle Blanks Pt. 1Season 2, Episode 38Monday Motivation: A Conversation Around Cannabis Policy and Thinking With Kyle Blanks Pt. 1What you're hearing today is the first half of I conversation I recorded with Road Runner CBD (and the Corner of the Clubhouse Podcast on the Shameless Podcast Network)'s own Kyle Blanks. You probably remember Kyle from earlier this season. Well, he's an excellent resource on Cannabis and now a podcaster himself so we're doing a series on Cannabis! This Monday and next Monday are the first convo, around policy and thinking. Other topics will come in the future. You can...2021-05-1735 minChoose Your StruggleMonday Motivation: A Conversation Around Cannabis Policy and Thinking With Kyle Blanks Pt. 1Season 2, Episode 38Monday Motivation: A Conversation Around Cannabis Policy and Thinking With Kyle Blanks Pt. 1What you're hearing today is the first half of I conversation I recorded with Road Runner CBD (and the Corner of the Clubhouse Podcast on the Shameless Podcast Network)'s own Kyle Blanks. You probably remember Kyle from earlier this season. Well, he's an excellent resource on Cannabis and now a podcaster himself so we're doing a series on Cannabis! This Monday and next Monday are the first convo, around policy and thinking. Other topics will come in the future. You can...2021-05-1735 min
Choose Your StruggleSpreading Love After Unimaginable Tragedy with Chris SingletonSeason 2, Episode 37!Spreading Love After Unimaginable Tragedy with Chris SingletonOn this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with speaker and author Chris Singleton! After losing his mother in the racist shooting at Mother Emanuel Church, an event Chris describes as unimaginable, Chris spent a few years playing minor league baseball before turning his attention to his mission of spreading love and creating unity. Chris is the author of the incredible children's book (grab it at my bookshop link: https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS) and is one of the most popular inspirational speakers...2021-05-1441 minChoose Your StruggleSpreading Love After Unimaginable Tragedy with Chris SingletonSeason 2, Episode 37!Spreading Love After Unimaginable Tragedy with Chris SingletonOn this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with speaker and author Chris Singleton! After losing his mother in the racist shooting at Mother Emanuel Church, an event Chris describes as unimaginable, Chris spent a few years playing minor league baseball before turning his attention to his mission of spreading love and creating unity. Chris is the author of the incredible children's book (grab it at my bookshop link: https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS) and is one of the most popular inspirational speakers...2021-05-1441 min
Choose Your StruggleMonday Motivation: A Major Ill in the Cannabis IndustrySeason 2, Episode 36Monday Motivation: This week we're talking about racial disparities in the cannabis market. This one is tough because overall a strong cannabis market is a positive thing of course. But the direction it's heading in, mirroring the disparity in our capitalistic society, is troubling. So what can we do? 100+ Black Owned Cannabis Businesses To Support Right NowWhat do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post s...2021-05-1015 minChoose Your StruggleMonday Motivation: A Major Ill in the Cannabis IndustrySeason 2, Episode 36Monday Motivation: This week we're talking about racial disparities in the cannabis market. This one is tough because overall a strong cannabis market is a positive thing of course. But the direction it's heading in, mirroring the disparity in our capitalistic society, is troubling. So what can we do? 100+ Black Owned Cannabis Businesses To Support Right NowWhat do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post s...2021-05-1015 min
Choose Your StruggleTrauma, Suicide, and Stigma with Claire RussellSeason 2, Episode 35!Trauma, Suicide, and Stigma with Claire RussellOn this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with speaker and stigma-buster Claire Russell! The founder of Mental Health in Business (MHIB), Claire speaks, consults, and advocates around the issues of suicide awareness and prevention, and mental health. She's overcome multiple incidents of trauma including losing a partner to suicide. You can learn more about Claire at https://mhib.co.uk/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-russell-business/.Today's Good Egg: Pay it forward!New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are...2021-05-0746 minChoose Your StruggleTrauma, Suicide, and Stigma with Claire RussellSeason 2, Episode 35!Trauma, Suicide, and Stigma with Claire RussellOn this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with speaker and stigma-buster Claire Russell! The founder of Mental Health in Business (MHIB), Claire speaks, consults, and advocates around the issues of suicide awareness and prevention, and mental health. She's overcome multiple incidents of trauma including losing a partner to suicide. You can learn more about Claire at https://mhib.co.uk/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-russell-business/.Today's Good Egg: Pay it forward!New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are...2021-05-0746 min
Living the Dream with Curveballliving the dream with speaker, coach, and host of the choose your struggle podcast Jay ShifmanSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by public speaker, coach, and host of the choose your struggle podcast Jay Shifman. Jay has survived two suicide atemps and one over dose due to substance misuse. Jay talks about his long-term recovery, and how the drug use policy needs to change in order to help end stigma and normalize difficult conversations through empathy and vulnerability. You can check out what Jay is doing to have a positive impact at www.jayshiftman.com2021-05-0726 min
Choose Your StruggleSpecial Episode: A Day in the Life featuring Shawn Braley!Season 2, Episode 34!A Day in the Life featuring Shawn Braley!Welcome to this special episode! What you're hearing today is the audio replay of the debut of a new storytelling event I'll be hosting virtually on my Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube (see my campsite below for links). If you caught the event live or have watched it since, feel free to skip this one! For everyone else, enjoy my good friend and master storyteller Shawn Braley telling his story of trying to get some and running into his local trailer park boogie man.For more from...2021-05-0329 minChoose Your StruggleSpecial Episode: A Day in the Life featuring Shawn Braley!Season 2, Episode 34!A Day in the Life featuring Shawn Braley!Welcome to this special episode! What you're hearing today is the audio replay of the debut of a new storytelling event I'll be hosting virtually on my Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube (see my campsite below for links). If you caught the event live or have watched it since, feel free to skip this one! For everyone else, enjoy my good friend and master storyteller Shawn Braley telling his story of trying to get some and running into his local trailer park boogie man.For more from...2021-05-0329 min
Choose Your StruggleOur Lives Are Not Past Tense with Andrew EckerSeason 2, Episode 33!Our Lives Are Not Past TenseOn this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with drummer and activist Andrew Ecker about his struggles growing up in a Indigenous family that dealt with unhealthy drug use and had to rely on shoplifting to survive. He also teaches us what we can do to be better advocates for the Indigenous community and how he's using drumming to heal communities. You can learn more about Andrew at https://drummingsounds.com/ and https://thesacredseven.com/.Today's Good Egg: Do something to be a good...2021-04-301h 02Choose Your StruggleOur Lives Are Not Past Tense with Andrew EckerSeason 2, Episode 33!Our Lives Are Not Past TenseOn this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with drummer and activist Andrew Ecker about his struggles growing up in a Indigenous family that dealt with unhealthy drug use and had to rely on shoplifting to survive. He also teaches us what we can do to be better advocates for the Indigenous community and how he's using drumming to heal communities. You can learn more about Andrew at https://drummingsounds.com/ and https://thesacredseven.com/.Today's Good Egg: Do something to be a good...2021-04-301h 02Choose Your StruggleMonday Motivation: Good People (And Countries) Know They Can Always ImproveSeason 2, Episode 32Monday Motivation: Good People (And Countries) Know They Can Always ImproveOn this week's Monday Motivation, I discuss how simple data about our country (averaging over one mass shooting a day and over three murders by police a day) exposes incredible failures in this country but our narrative, the American Dream etc., keeps us from admitting these failures or ever making real improvements. What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a...2021-04-2619 minChoose Your StruggleMonday Motivation: Good People (And Countries) Know They Can Always ImproveSeason 2, Episode 32Monday Motivation: Good People (And Countries) Know They Can Always ImproveOn this week's Monday Motivation, I discuss how simple data about our country (averaging over one mass shooting a day and over three murders by police a day) exposes incredible failures in this country but our narrative, the American Dream etc., keeps us from admitting these failures or ever making real improvements. What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a...2021-04-2619 min
Choose Your StruggleTaking Action For Men's Mental Health with Rahaf KobeissiSeason 2, Episode 31!Taking Action for Men's Mental HealthToday's guest is Rahaf 'Ray' Kobeissi! You know her as the host of the Don't Be A Man About It Podcast (which Jay was on and was released as a special episode #20 this season), but she's also an incredible coach, consultant, speaker, and advocate. We chat about what this work looks like, her own tragic experience of losing someone close to her to suicide, and why we both despise people who get into this line of work for clicks, likes, or money. You can learn more about Ray at...2021-04-2351 minChoose Your StruggleTaking Action For Men's Mental Health with Rahaf KobeissiSeason 2, Episode 31!Taking Action for Men's Mental HealthToday's guest is Rahaf 'Ray' Kobeissi! You know her as the host of the Don't Be A Man About It Podcast (which Jay was on and was released as a special episode #20 this season), but she's also an incredible coach, consultant, speaker, and advocate. We chat about what this work looks like, her own tragic experience of losing someone close to her to suicide, and why we both despise people who get into this line of work for clicks, likes, or money. You can learn more about Ray at...2021-04-2351 minChoose Your StruggleSpecial Episode: A Conversation with Nikhil PaulSeason 2, Episode 30Special Episode: A Conversation with Nikhil PaulOn this week's Special Episode, I chat with the founder of We are Human, Nikhil Paul. This conversation originally went out to Nikhil's followers and on his social media platform but I enjoyed chatting with Nikhil and love the work he's doing so much I wanted to put it out here too!You can find more from Nikhil at https://www.werhuman.co/.What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first...2021-04-191h 04Choose Your StruggleSpecial Episode: A Conversation with Nikhil PaulSeason 2, Episode 30Special Episode: A Conversation with Nikhil PaulOn this week's Special Episode, I chat with the founder of We are Human, Nikhil Paul. This conversation originally went out to Nikhil's followers and on his social media platform but I enjoyed chatting with Nikhil and love the work he's doing so much I wanted to put it out here too!You can find more from Nikhil at https://www.werhuman.co/.What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first...2021-04-191h 04
Choose Your StruggleA Vulnerable Conversation on Identity and Trauma with Cynthia SiadatSeason 2, Episode 29!A Vulnerable Conversation on Identity and TraumaToday's guest is Cynthia Siadat! Cynthia is a therapist, a writer, an incredible up and coming speaker, and a consultant. Ya'll know her from the storytellers list from Rock Bottom one back in January. You can learn more about Cynthia at her website https://www.iamlivingfully.com/bio and check out her writing at https://cynthiasiadat.medium.com/. Today's Good Egg: Be that person and speak up when someone in your life is spewing hate and falsehoods. Thank you to the new Patreon supporter Julie Brook!2021-04-1659 minChoose Your StruggleA Vulnerable Conversation on Identity and Trauma with Cynthia SiadatSeason 2, Episode 29!A Vulnerable Conversation on Identity and TraumaToday's guest is Cynthia Siadat! Cynthia is a therapist, a writer, an incredible up and coming speaker, and a consultant. Ya'll know her from the storytellers list from Rock Bottom one back in January. You can learn more about Cynthia at her website https://www.iamlivingfully.com/bio and check out her writing at https://cynthiasiadat.medium.com/. Today's Good Egg: Be that person and speak up when someone in your life is spewing hate and falsehoods. Thank you to the new Patreon supporter Julie Brook!2021-04-1659 minChoose Your StruggleSpecial Episode: A Conversation with Jae'-Mikkel ReidSeason 2, Episode 28Special Episode: A Conversation with Jae'-Mikkel ReidOn this week's Special Monday Episode, I chat with an incredible Mental Health trendsetter, rock star, and badass Jae'- Mikkel Reid. Jae' founded X-Hale when he was a student at Western Michigan. X-Hale is an organization dedicated to helping students' mental health.What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag...2021-04-1222 minChoose Your StruggleSpecial Episode: A Conversation with Jae'-Mikkel ReidSeason 2, Episode 28Special Episode: A Conversation with Jae'-Mikkel ReidOn this week's Special Monday Episode, I chat with an incredible Mental Health trendsetter, rock star, and badass Jae'- Mikkel Reid. Jae' founded X-Hale when he was a student at Western Michigan. X-Hale is an organization dedicated to helping students' mental health.What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag...2021-04-1222 min
Choose Your StruggleTaking Care of Your Mental Health is the Longest Yard with Prince Daniels Jr.Season 2, Episode 27!Taking Care of Your Mental Health is the Longest YardToday's guest is Prince Daniels Jr. (aka PJ Daniels) former standout running back at Georgia Tech and 4th round pick by the Baltimore Ravens. After his career, Prince reinvented himself as a body, mind, and spirit coach, a thought leader, and an author. You can learn more about Prince at his website https://princedanielsjr.com/prince-daniels-jr-bio/ and send him a message to get a special deal on his book if you tell him you heard him on this show!Today's Good Egg: Press Pause...2021-04-0951 minChoose Your StruggleTaking Care of Your Mental Health is the Longest Yard with Prince Daniels Jr.Season 2, Episode 27!Taking Care of Your Mental Health is the Longest YardToday's guest is Prince Daniels Jr. (aka PJ Daniels) former standout running back at Georgia Tech and 4th round pick by the Baltimore Ravens. After his career, Prince reinvented himself as a body, mind, and spirit coach, a thought leader, and an author. You can learn more about Prince at his website https://princedanielsjr.com/prince-daniels-jr-bio/ and send him a message to get a special deal on his book if you tell him you heard him on this show!Today's Good Egg: Press Pause...2021-04-0951 minChoose Your StruggleMonday Motivation: StorytellingSeason 2, Episode 26StorytellingOn this week's Monday Motivation, I talk about my upcoming events A Day in the Life and Rock Bottom Storytellers II, and ask for your feedback! Who is telling good stories I need to hear? Do you want to tell a story? I want to hear from you!What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag...2021-04-0506 minChoose Your StruggleMonday Motivation: StorytellingSeason 2, Episode 26StorytellingOn this week's Monday Motivation, I talk about my upcoming events A Day in the Life and Rock Bottom Storytellers II, and ask for your feedback! Who is telling good stories I need to hear? Do you want to tell a story? I want to hear from you!What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag...2021-04-0506 min
Choose Your StruggleMoney Talks, But Stigma Silences With Tiffany GrantSeason 2, Episode 25Money Talks, But Stigma SilencesToday's guest is Tiffany Grant! Tiffany is a coach, consultant, and speaker, and the host of the incredible podcast Money Talks with Tiff. Tiffany and I talk about the incredible discrepancies in financial education, the absurdity of stigma around money, and why choosing our own path is a smarter financial decision. You can learn more about Tiffany at her website (https://www.moneytalkwitht.com) or her Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/moneytalkwithT)Today's Good Egg: Be vulnerable on social media! New sponsor alert! Road Runner and...2021-04-0257 minChoose Your StruggleMoney Talks, But Stigma Silences With Tiffany GrantSeason 2, Episode 25Money Talks, But Stigma SilencesToday's guest is Tiffany Grant! Tiffany is a coach, consultant, and speaker, and the host of the incredible podcast Money Talks with Tiff. Tiffany and I talk about the incredible discrepancies in financial education, the absurdity of stigma around money, and why choosing our own path is a smarter financial decision. You can learn more about Tiffany at her website (https://www.moneytalkwitht.com) or her Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/moneytalkwithT)Today's Good Egg: Be vulnerable on social media! New sponsor alert! Road Runner and...2021-04-0257 minChoose Your StruggleMonday Motivation: Not All Use is MisuseSeason 2, Episode 24Not All Use is MisuseOn this week's Monday Motivation, I talk about how conflating all use with misuse leads to people thinking they have a problem when they don't. We see this around drugs a lot as (mostly) parents think any use is misuse or addiction. But we also saw this with the Atlanta shooting where the gunman said he had a sex and porn addiction because his church taught him that very normal feelings of arousal were problematic. What do you think? Are you in circles where any use is conflated with misuse...2021-03-2913 minChoose Your StruggleMonday Motivation: Not All Use is MisuseSeason 2, Episode 24Not All Use is MisuseOn this week's Monday Motivation, I talk about how conflating all use with misuse leads to people thinking they have a problem when they don't. We see this around drugs a lot as (mostly) parents think any use is misuse or addiction. But we also saw this with the Atlanta shooting where the gunman said he had a sex and porn addiction because his church taught him that very normal feelings of arousal were problematic. What do you think? Are you in circles where any use is conflated with misuse...2021-03-2913 min
Choose Your StruggleScience, Progress, and People Over Politics with Alex ShifmanSeason 2, Episode 23!Science, Progress, and People Over PoliticsToday's guest is Alex Shifman. Alex is the 3rd of the 4 Shifman brothers (yours truly is the 1st). You've heard Alex a few times before. I shared my convo on his podcast At Least There's This... as a special episode last season and I aired the first episode of his newest show, Science, the Show, as a between season episode. You can learn more about Alex at https://sciencetheshow.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-shifman-09708429/.New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are joining forces...2021-03-261h 04Choose Your StruggleScience, Progress, and People Over Politics with Alex ShifmanSeason 2, Episode 23!Science, Progress, and People Over PoliticsToday's guest is Alex Shifman. Alex is the 3rd of the 4 Shifman brothers (yours truly is the 1st). You've heard Alex a few times before. I shared my convo on his podcast At Least There's This... as a special episode last season and I aired the first episode of his newest show, Science, the Show, as a between season episode. You can learn more about Alex at https://sciencetheshow.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-shifman-09708429/.New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are joining forces...2021-03-261h 04
Choose Your StruggleBeing Uniquely You with Amy Minh Hanh CoreySeason 2, Episode 21!Being Uniquely YouToday's guest is Amy Minh Hanh Corey. She's an awesome singer (Spotify), a public speaker, a Mental Health influencer, and a vulnerable warrior! We chat about her adoption, being an Asian woman in country music, and traveling around the world to talk about Mental Health and laugh in the face of challenges that come from stereotypes and hate. You can learn more a bout Amy at her Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amycorey_/) or her Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/AmyCoreymh). New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are joining f...2021-03-191h 03Choose Your StruggleBeing Uniquely You with Amy Minh Hanh CoreySeason 2, Episode 21!Being Uniquely YouToday's guest is Amy Minh Hanh Corey. She's an awesome singer (Spotify), a public speaker, a Mental Health influencer, and a vulnerable warrior! We chat about her adoption, being an Asian woman in country music, and traveling around the world to talk about Mental Health and laugh in the face of challenges that come from stereotypes and hate. You can learn more a bout Amy at her Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amycorey_/) or her Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/AmyCoreymh). New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are joining f...2021-03-191h 03
My Kind Of Weird'Oz vs Major League' with Jay Shifman (Choose Your Struggle Podcast)A Podcast where 2 People swap 3 pieces of Media (Something Watchable, Something Readable & Something Listenable) to see if each other says: "That's My Kind of Weird." On this week's Podcast we talk to Jay Shifman from 'Choose Your Struggle' Podcast.Anthony's Choices:Oz (Watchable)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118421/Most People with Addiction Simply Grow Out of It - ARTICLE (Readable)https://www.drugfoundation.org.nz/matters-of-substance/matters-of-substance-november-2014/ageing-out-of-addiction/"Glass Prison" by Dream Theater (Listenable)https://open.spotify.com/album/4INFVEhhhnLiqNR4MVPaX82021-03-041h 05
Music and Therapy with Relationship Coach Keana W. MitchellInterview with Jay Shifman host of Choose Your Struggle podcastIn this episode of the podcast Keana W. Mitchell talks with Jay Shifman host of Choose Your Struggle podcast about mental health, social justice, drug laws, substance misuse, sucide, and what you can do if you or someone you love is abusing drugs.If you or someone you love is thinking about sucide please contact the national sucide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255 For more information about Music and Therapy with Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell go to https://keanawmitchell.clubIf you need...2021-03-031h 19
Psykhe Mental Wellbeing Podcast111. Jay Shifman: On Substance Misuse and Choosing Your StrugglesIn this episode, we're joined by Jay Shifman. Jay is a Mental Health and Substance Misuse & Recovery Speaker, Coach, and Advocate, and the host of the Choose Your Struggle podcast. Passionate about ending stigma and increasing awareness around these topics, Jay works with those ready to choose the next step in their Mental Health journey. Ten years in recovery, Jay lives with his wife, Lauren, and their dog, Nell, on Daniel Island in South Carolina.
In this episode, we explore:
substance misuse
the importance of language
small actions that have a large impact
AA vs. harm...2021-03-011h 07
Great Pods 'cast Recs & ReviewsEp. 3 w/ Jay Shifman, Mars Attacks, and Kesha has a podcast?Hey Party People! Great Pods is growing steadily thanks to all of you. If you have feedback, just hit reply and share it. I am all ears. Podcast news: Spotify announced some new podcasting tools as well as new exclusive podcasts to their platform that includes Renegades: Born in the USA w/ Bruce Springsteen and President Obama. That should be an interesting listen. If you get to it before I do, add a review. Website update: I just finished up our first round of user testing on the website to improve the functionality...2021-02-2504 min
High While Clean presented by Recovery EcosystemJay Shifman: Honest Communication About Topics People are Afraid to Talk AboutJay Shifman, the host of “Choose Your Struggle” Podcast joins me for an open discussion about forbidden topics. Sometimes we come across individuals who may think differently than us but are seeking the exact same thing.
Nothing new happens unless you can have great communication with those that have differing ideas. That is what todays episode is about. For the very first time in our podcast where we have a guest; I am not running this as an interview but instead a discussion about those very topics that nobody seems to want to talk about .
Why? My guess is that peopl...2021-02-0850 min
The Hot Mic @ Arch DevOpsJay Shifman - Misuse, Not AbuseJay Shifman's been deeply involved in helping people understand substance addiction for years. Recently he started up a public speaking business, but COVID put a damper on that. In today's episode, as we talked about the challenges of Jay getting to where he is today, we got to go pretty deep into some different things about addiction that many people don't realize, and also how vulnerability leads to empathy. Too often we think that sharing about our struggles is oversharing, when it's not really. And too often we go too long without opening up about what we're dealing with...2021-02-0133 min
Carolina X Meagan TalksS2, E7 Episode 7: Interview with Jay Shifman[TRIGGER WARNING - suicide, addiction]
In this episode, C x M Talks welcome Jay Shifman, 'Choose Your Struggle' podcast host and fellow Cincinnati native. Jay embodies living an impactful life and opening up his own journey about coping with addiction. There is a lot of dialogue about how to spot warning signs, how geography impacts addiction treatment, and the chain of events that occur after sharing a recovery story. Tune in to join the conversation! 2021-01-091h 00
Resilient Minds 365Jay Shifman, Bipolar Misdiagnosis and more - S1E14Welcome to Resilient Minds 365 where we discuss the resilient stories of entrepreneurs, professionals and students with mental illnesses to encourage you to strive, thrive, and live in abundance. I’m your host Cleoni Crawford.
Jay Shifman is a public speaker, coach, and Host of the Choose Your Struggle podcast. He interviews people with lived experience on the topics of Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, and Drug Use & Policy to help end stigma and normalize difficult conversations through empathy and vulnerability.
Stay connected with Jay Shifman:
Website: https://jay.campsite.bio/
In...2021-01-0643 min
The Funky Brain Business PodcastStories on Mental Health and Substance Abuse | Jay Shifman | Funky Brain Podcast with Dennis BerryJay Shifman was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University with a degree in Psychology. He also has certifications in Psychological First Aid, Drug Policy, and the Social Contexts of Mental Health and Illnesses, Suicide Prevention, and Coaching.
Throughout his adult life, Jay Shifman has been struggling with a debilitating issue of mental health. He continued to struggle with mental health problems until his late 20s.
After several years, he was able to recover and rehabilitate himself. He decided to dedicate his life to helping others coping with...2020-12-1632 min
Heromakers PodcastJay Shifman on Overcoming Substance Misuse, The Power of Family, and Choosing Life and HopeIn this episode of the Heromakers Podcast, Laurie and Ann talk with Jay Shifman, author, speaker, podcast host, and founder of Choose Your Struggle. As we bear down on 10 months of Covid-19 shaking up our lives, Jay talks about his own struggle with depression and anxiety and attempted suicide. We discuss the all-too-common problem of substance misuse and how good things can go bad quickly. Jay has been sharing his story for years in an effort to educate others on how to care for and advocate for yourself when being diagnosed with a mental health illness. Jay's o...2020-12-1645 min
Don't Be A Man About ItJay Shifman on Mental Health & Substance MisuseChoose Your Struggle
That's the only mantra that my guest lives by.
For much of Jay Shifman's early life, he was told that he was living with a debilitating issue of Mental Health. As his condition worsened, he was prescribed more drugs at higher doses until, in his early 20s, he was taking on a daily basis more than the estimated lethal dosage of one drug and abusing many others while living with a full-blown Substance Misuse Disorder thanks to prescription pills.
At 23, after two suicide attempts, an overdose, and time spent in an...2020-12-1340 min
Going North PodcastEp. 304.5 (Holiday Bonus Episode) – “Choose Your Struggle” with Jay Shifman (@JBShifman)“We would rather spend two hours talking to you today than two hours attending your funeral tomorrow.” – Jay Shifman Today’s bonus featured author episode for the holidays is fellow podcast host, advocate, Mental Health and Substance Misuse & Recovery Speaker, Jay Shifman. Jay and I talk about recovery, suicide, and the necessity of empathy. Key Things You’ll Learn: What helped Jay to make the leap to recover from Drug use and speak boldly about it. Why people...2020-11-2631 min
Consequence of HabitCoH Episode 21: Jay ShifmanSend us a textThis week’s guest, Jay Shifman, is an addiction speaker, coach, consultant, and host of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast. His expertise comes from both living through the destructiveness of addiction, and from extensive research into mental health and addiction. Jay is a gifted communicator and does an outstanding job telling his personal story of struggling with mental illness and addiction, in hopes of helping others avoid the pitfalls that almost cost him his life. I learned a ton from Jay and it was an honor to have him on the show. Be su...2020-11-2458 min
The Imperfect Pod#52 | How To Have Conversations About Mental Health and Suicide With Your Male Friends | Jay ShifmanHow do you have conversations with your guy friends about mental health? How do you ask them if they're feeling suicidal? Do men even have mental health problems? These are questions that I've asked myself and others and a lot of the times it's the same answer... "I don't know". Well today, that changes! On this episode, my guest is Jay Shifman and we talk about substance abuse vs misuse, mental health in male communities, why it’s hard for men to open up, why we need to have conversations about suicide and what society can do to make it ea...2020-11-181h 07Choose Your StruggleLeadership Your Way With Michelle Kuei and a Shout Out from My Dad, Steve ShifmanEpisode 40!This episode features Michelle Kuei. Her story is inspirational as hell! And what she's chosen to do with her life is easily just as inspirational. Her focus is on negative self-talk, which is something I think we all need to work on. You can find out more about Michelle from her website. The Shout Out is from my Dad, Steve Shifman. You should recognize his voice from card reads earlier this season. He's the CEO of Michelman, our family business. If you want to learn more about Michelman, or my Dad, check out this i...2020-10-301h 00Choose Your StruggleLeadership Your Way With Michelle Kuei and a Shout Out from My Dad, Steve ShifmanEpisode 40!This episode features Michelle Kuei. Her story is inspirational as hell! And what she's chosen to do with her life is easily just as inspirational. Her focus is on negative self-talk, which is something I think we all need to work on. You can find out more about Michelle from her website. The Shout Out is from my Dad, Steve Shifman. You should recognize his voice from card reads earlier this season. He's the CEO of Michelman, our family business. If you want to learn more about Michelman, or my Dad, check out this i...2020-10-301h 00
247 Real TalkThe Reality of Substance Abuse - Jay ShifmanI live by one mantra: Choose Your Struggle. For much of my early life, I was told that I was living with a debilitating issue of Mental Health. As my condition worsened, I was prescribed more drugs at ever higher doses until, in my early 20s, I was daily taking more than the estimated lethal dosage for multiple drugs and living with a full-blown Addiction to prescription pills. At 23, after two suicide attempts, an overdose, and time spent in an inpatient hospital and a rehab facility, I decided enough was enough and pledged myself to withdraw from all of...2020-10-3042 min
The Kinetik Fitness ShowMental Health, Substance Misuse and Choosing Your Struggle with Jay ShifmanJay Shifman is a Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery Speaker. He is also a coach, advocate and host of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast.
Jay strives every day to end the stigma around the topics of Mental Health and Substance Misuse & Recovery by telling his story and helping others tell theirs. Jay has certifications in Psychological First Aid, Drug Policy and the Social Contexts of Mental Health and Illnesses, Suicide Prevention, and Coaching, among others.
Jay has decided to dedicate his life to making a difference around the topics of Mental Health and Substance Misuse & R...2020-09-101h 00
High, Nice to Meet YouEpisode 17: Mental Loops & Forward Thinking with Jay Shifman!Tonight I had the pleasure of speaking with Jay Shifman! Jay is a mental health and substance misuse and recovery speaker, coach, advocate, AND the host of his own podcast called the Choose Your Struggle Podcast! We discussed the stigmas surrounding mental health, finding happiness wherever you can, and how Mel Brooks is a cinematic genius! Please make sure to check out Jay's website below! Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to the show!
Jay's website: JayShifman.com
2020-08-1834 min
NeuroFlex PodcastNFX #35: Choose Your Struggle w/ Jay ShifmanFor much of his early life, Jay Shifman was told that he was living with a debilitating Mental Illness. As his condition worsened, he was prescribed more drugs at ever higher doses until, in his early 20s, he was daily taking more than the estimated lethal dosage for multiple drugs and living with a full-blown Addiction to prescription pills. At 23, after two suicide attempts, an overdose, and time spent in an inpatient hospital and a rehab facility, he decided enough was enough and pledged to withdraw from all of his prescriptions. After years of having his struggle chosen for...2020-06-1147 minChoose Your StruggleEpisode 15- Special Episode! Jay on the At Least There's This... Podcast with host, Alex ShifmanJay on the At Least There's This... podcast hosted by Alex Shifman. Give it a listen!https://anchor.fm/atleastpodNo Good Egg, no Choose Your Card. Just the interview. Enjoy!You can find more at my website, www.JayShifman.com.
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2020-05-2553 minChoose Your StruggleEpisode 15- Special Episode! Jay on the At Least There's This... Podcast with host, Alex ShifmanJay on the At Least There's This... podcast hosted by Alex Shifman. Give it a listen!https://anchor.fm/atleastpodNo Good Egg, no Choose Your Card. Just the interview. Enjoy!You can find more at my website, www.JayShifman.com.
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2020-05-2553 minChoose Your StruggleEpisode 13- Special Episode! Jay on the Courage to Change PodcastThanks for checking out this Special Episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast. I had the absolute pleasure to be invited on to one of MY FAVORITE podcasts, the Courage to Change Podcast with the always incredible Ashley Loeb Blassingame! No Choose Your Card, no Good Egg. Just an awesome conversation. To find more info on Lion Rock and the Courage to Change podcast: Instagram @thecouragetochange_podcast | @lionrockrecovery Facebook @thecouragetochangepodcast | @lionrockrecovery Twitter @lionrock_rcvy As always, you can find me at www.JayShifman.com, Jay Shifman on Facebook and LinkedIn, TheNextShifman on Instagram and @JBShifman on twitter.
★ Support this...2020-05-182h 06Choose Your StruggleEpisode 13- Special Episode! Jay on the Courage to Change PodcastThanks for checking out this Special Episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast. I had the absolute pleasure to be invited on to one of MY FAVORITE podcasts, the Courage to Change Podcast with the always incredible Ashley Loeb Blassingame! No Choose Your Card, no Good Egg. Just an awesome conversation. To find more info on Lion Rock and the Courage to Change podcast: Instagram @thecouragetochange_podcast | @lionrockrecovery Facebook @thecouragetochangepodcast | @lionrockrecovery Twitter @lionrock_rcvy As always, you can find me at www.JayShifman.com, Jay Shifman on Facebook and LinkedIn, TheNextShifman on Instagram and @JBShifman on twitter.
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The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast48: Jay Shifman: ADHD, Prescription Pills and the Willful Drugging of a GenerationJay Shifman is passionate about issues of Addiction and Mental Health. A Speaker, Writer, Consultant, Coach and Advocate, Jay lives intentionally around seeing the realization of his dream; to end the stigma around issues of Addiction and Mental Health. Jay works with individuals and organizations to make real change in how they approach, act on and talk about Mental health and Addiction. A graduate of Northern Kentucky University, Jay is ten years in recovery and lives with his wife, Lauren, and their dog, Nell, on Daniel Island, South Carolina. You can learn more at his website, www.JayShifman.com.2020-05-122h 03