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HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 57 - Let Them PlayMy guest today is Amy Bryant, author of Let Them Play and owner of Bryant College Coaching. Amy has spent over 20 years coaching in the NCAA. Amy is a mother of two student athletes and in her free time enjoys hiking and traveling. Let Them Play offers practical advice for parenting athletes, emphasizing fun, balance, and personal growth over pressure and success. It guides parents to nurture holistic development through youth and high school sports, as well as the college recruitment process. In the early years of youth sports, the focus should be on fun, explor...
2025-09-3038 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 56 - The Gardening ClubMy guest today is Bella Wright, co-writer & producer of The Gardening Club, a new pop rock musical that debuts in London this coming Thursday. Bella was the winner of Robbie’s Hope’s Hall of Personal Expression in 2020 as a junior in high school. Bella is an actress, musician, composer, musical director and producer from Missoula, Montana, now based in Liverpool, England. After completing her high school diploma from the Interlochen Arts Academy, she moved abroad to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Music from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, where she founded and fronted her alternati...
2025-09-1632 min
Real Good DenverKari Eckert from Robbie’s Hope, Secret Plans for a New Broncos Stadium, and FREE Denver Brunch Fest Tickets!July 8, 2025 - We’ve got Kari Eckert from the Robbie’s Hope foundation to talk about their initiatives focused on helping prevent suicide and encourage more positive communication around mental health for America’s youth. More information about Robbie’s Hope and their upcoming MCA exhibit, “Through Their Eyes” below! https://foundation.robbies-hope.com/ https://hopefull-conversations.simplecast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/robbieshope1/ Robbie’s Hope Handbook and Resources: https://robbies-hope.com/resources/#for-parents-&-trusted-adults Robbie’s Hope “Through Their Eyes” exhibit at the Denver Mus...
2025-07-091h 03
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 55 - Fear[less]My guest today is Rebecca Heiss, author of Instinct and an Evolutionary Biologist and Stress Physiologist. Her book reveals the science behind our behaviors that affect our productivity, success, and ultimate happiness.“Our instincts were developed hundreds of thousands of years ago t help us survive a world ruled by scarcity and danger. But they are devastatingly mismatched to our current environments. We live in a diverse world of abundant choices and almost limitless connections, which means they outdated instincts now stop us from succeeding.”https://rebeccaheiss.comFor additional resources visit us at: ht...
2025-04-2938 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 54 - Who is Abby Moore?My guest today is Abby Moore, an inspiring young Crossfit athlete who is on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Abby started participating in Crossfit at age 11 when her parents joined a local gym. In the last 7 years she has participated in the Crossfit Open 5 times and qualified to attend the Crossfit Games twice. In 2021 she was ranked 11th in the world.Abby is currently a senior at Holy Family High School in Colorado. Like most teen athletes, she has had to discover who she is, and decide on what is going to define her. Through physi...
2025-04-1532 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 53 - Radiant LifeMy guest today is Kate King. Kate is an author and Licensed Professional Counselor and a Board-Certified Art Therapist. Kate’s book is titled The Radiant Life Project, Awaken Your Purpose, Heal Your Past, and Transform Your Future. This book is based on Kate’s clinical psychotherapy career and her own humble life learnings. Kate’s mission is to create a ripple effect of well-being. Her book is considered a groundbreaking self-healing guide. Kate’s work of writing and teaching is a deep and clear template that builds awareness, confidence and self acceptance. Kate believes authenticity is always the answer and hel...
2025-04-0137 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 52: Morgan's MessageMy guest today is Kat Zempolic. Kat is a Co-Founder, Board Member, Vice President, co-host of The Mental Matchup and Director of Podcasting for Morgan's Message. She grew up in northern Virginia and attended Duke University. She was a member of the Duke Women’s lacrosse team with Morgan. She graduated from Duke’s Trinity College in 2018 with a B.A. in Public Policy, certificate in Markets and Management Studies and minor in Visual and Media Studies. After graduating, Kat attended Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and graduated in 2019 with a Master’s of Science. She currently lives and...
2025-03-1833 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 51: Power of ParentsMy guest today is Bryn Miller is a adolescent psychotherapist who turned parent coach after a decade of working with adolescents with eating disorders. She loves working with adolescents and with parents. She believes in involving parents in the treatment of teens for the best outcomes (with research to support the findings). Bryn brings high energy and a bit of humor to her work. Her signature 5-step framework parenting program is designed for parents to get concrete skills to get calm, confident and connected. Parenting is hard. Parenting a teen or young adult with a mental health issue...
2025-03-0446 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 50: Student Athlete Mental HealthMy guest today is Allison Mallory. Allison is a Mental Performance Consultant and case manager at Colorado University in Boulder, CO. She works in the Psychological Health & Performance Department with D1 student athletes. Alli is also working with Boulder Buffs a student-athlete peer advocacy group for mental health. Boulder Buffs promotes mental health and wellness through education and support for student-athletes. Their program focuses on the 3 R’s: Recognize, Respond, ReferWhen it comes to athletes of all levels, we traditionally think of physical health as the top priority. Coaches want their players in peak physical shape at all t...
2025-02-1838 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 49: Screen Time NavigatorMy guest today is Andrea Davis. Andrea Davis is a former secondary ed teacher turned screen-time navigator and youth advocate. She is the founder of Better Screen Time, where she shares family-tested ideas from the tech trenches as a mom of five. Her mission is to help parents take the slow tech road.Andrea is the author of Creating a Tech-Healthy Family and is certified by the Digital Wellness Institute. She has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, National Geographic, and USA Today. Her website, betterscreentime.com, received the Linda & Richard Eyre ‘Family Is’ Award. Most recen...
2025-02-0440 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 48: That Gratitude GuyMy guest today is David George Brook. David – That Gratitude Guy, has been a speaker, coach, and best-selling author for over 25 years. He is a former Nordstrom store manager and managed in the corporate world for over 30 years. His published works include “That Gratitude Guy’s Daily Gratitude Journal”, “Monday Morning Minutes: 100 Messages of Gratitude”, “Six-Word Lessons to Embrace Gratitude” and a number of other books on gratitude. He was recently featured in Forbes and Costco Connection magazines, and travels nationally and internationally to deliver this important message.“My Story: How I Became “That Gratitude Guy”My entire life has been on...
2025-01-2143 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 47: Pick Up ManMy guest today is Renee Middleton, the Executive Director of the Cheynne Frontier Days Foundation. Renée has thirty years of experience in both marketing and management with Taco John’s International, Unicover Corporation and Sierra Trading Post. In addition to her marketing career, Renée has been in the field of nursing since 2018. She is a RN who works on the Oncology Floor at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. In addition to her volunteer work with CFD, Renée has participated as a volunteer at the Davis Hospice Center, was a Foundation Board Member of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens and as...
2025-01-0728 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 46: NeurofeedbackMy guest today is Laura Mahony, a specialist in Neurofeedback. Laura's educational background includes a Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling and is Board Certification in Neurofeedback. She has undergone extensive mentorship under esteemed figures such as Jay Gunkelman and John Demos, further enhancing her expertise. Notably, Laura's commitment extends beyond professional milestones; she has supported first responders as an intern at South Metro Fire and Rescue, showcasing her compassion and dedication to healing. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Colorado and achievement in board certification in neurofeedback (BCN), Laura continues to showcase her hunger for c...
2024-12-1042 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 45: Neurosequential ModelMy guest today is Michelle Maikoetter, Director of Special Projects at Neurosequential and Chief Program Officer at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch. For over 30 years, she has worked with youth and families in various settings including domestic violence/sexual assault, juvenile justice, after school programming, and wilderness programming. Since 2007, Michelle has been a leader at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch in Texas, one of the largest nonprofit residential childcare facilities in the United States. Housed in the middle of the campus is a “special purpose” school - Boys Ranch Independent School District, educating K-12 students. Currently serving as their C...
2024-11-2639 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 44: Tech Intentional FamilyMy guest today is Emily Cherkin, a former middle school English teacher and parent of two, Emily Cherkin, MEd., The Screentime Consultant, witnessed the simultaneous rise of technology use for school, and smartphone and social media use for kids. Today, Emily consults with parents, offers school presentations and professional development training, and writes about parenting and screentime to bring her tech-intentional approach to as many people as possible. Emily’s work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, The Today Show (twice), the BBC, Good Morning, America, and more. Chuck Norris has quoted her. Emily is...
2024-11-1234 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 43: Feelings FoundMy guest today is Rae Thomas, a licensed professional counselor specializing in eating disorders and body related distress. She has worked within the body image and eating disorder field for 8 years now at varying levels of care. Recovery from eating disorders, body image distress, and unhelpful learned narratives are her passions!”Feelings Found bridges a gap in the mental health field by designing innovative tools that support recovery by adding tangibility to abstract clinical ideas. Rae serves as Chief Clinical Officer, where she takes her love of academic research and clinical expertise to inform the creation and ap...
2024-10-2934 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 42: Conscious DisciplineAfter Dr. Becky Bailey, a clinical psychologist and teacher, spent years working within an early childhood education system of hurting children and frustrated adults—educators and families—she created a new approach to education and development. Through a combination of neuroscience, child development research, and psychology, she developed Conscious Discipline®, a social-emotional learning and classroom management methodology.Conscious Discipline® is an adult-first technique that “addresses adult self-regulation and skill sets first to empower adults to model, teach, and live the skills and ideals they want children to acquire.” It is meant to demonstrate—for children—healthy ways to manage their t...
2024-10-1537 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 41: MovemberIn 2003, a movement for men's health started in Australia. A movement that has since funded over 1,320 men's health projects around the world, challenging the status quo, shaking up men’s health research and transforming the way health services reach and support men. Known for their impact on prostate and testicular cancer, Movember expanded its reach to address mental health in men. Across the world, one man dies by suicide every minute of every day, with males accounting for 69% of all suicides.They have taken on three of the biggest health issues affecting men: mental health and suicide preven...
2024-10-0133 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 40: Breath!Breathing practices have many benefits when incorporating mindfulness techniques and can help pull the mind away from distractions to increase focus and attention. By oxygenating the body, breathing helps to redirect the mind during stressful or anxious situations. Following the activities listed below, you should be able to balance the mind and body connection. My guest today is Mary Rondenet. Mary has been swimming with whales and dolphins since 2007 and has had some amazing encounters. Her experiences have helped her to become a more passionate and joyful person. Viewing her experiences from the perspective of being a W...
2024-05-2139 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 39: Managing StressStress is a normal, functional part of life; it serves many purposes. The proverbial “tiger in the room” sort of stress tells us when things need to change. It may also inform us when we need to take a break. But if stress is not managed properly over time, it can cause lasting damage to our bodies and minds.When most of us consider stress, we think of it as a negative force in our lives—one to be avoided at all costs and managed quickly when it appears. As you might imagine, avoidance is not often the best...
2024-05-0737 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 38: Low Tech LifeWhile many people joke about being addicted to smartphones, this addiction is an actual affliction. In the past decade or so, phones have evolved from being tools for communication to an all-in-one digital device, and our entire worlds can now be accessed with just a few taps on the screen. This makes them incredibly useful but also creates a powerful draw that many people find hard to resist. It is important to manage digital literacy in an ever-growing digital world with healthy boundaries. People who suffer from smartphone addiction often find themselves unable to put the device dow...
2024-04-2338 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 37: College DreamsAs seniors around the country find out if they’ve been accepted into their dream colleges, stress builds as decisions loom. The first of May is the deadline for seniors to pick their college and is considered National College Decision Day in the United States.As competition continues to grow tougher year after year, many families are finding themselves navigating conversations about future plans, broken hearts, and what happens when your student doesn’t get the acceptance letter from their dream school. Rejection isn’t easy, especially when it comes to something as important as college admissions decisio...
2024-04-0938 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 36: Surviving LossEveryone’s journey through grief after the loss of a family member to suicide is unique and complex. Until recently, the experiences of sibling suicide loss survivors have been poorly understood. Research shows that individuals who have lost a brother or sister to suicide are at increased risk for complicated grief, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and suicidal thoughts. However, many sibling survivors report feeling overlooked by friends and family after a suicide death and do not receive the mental health support that they need. The loss of one’s twin adds to the complexity healing. When their twin die...
2024-03-2627 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 35: Never Worry AloneThe ups and downs in working with people can have a huge impact on you. Practicing self-care can better equip you to deal with a crisis and the difficulty of aiding someone with a mental health or substance use challenge. Engaging in a self-care routine has been clinically proven to reduce or eliminate anxiety and depression, reduce stress, increase happiness, and more. It can help you adapt to changes, build strong relationships, and recover from setbacks. In a national survey, Americans cited benefits of self-care as: enhanced self-confidence (64%), increased productivity (67%), happiness (71%). From a physical health perspective, self-care also reduces hea...
2024-03-1237 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 34: The Brandon ActAccording to Defense Department data, suicides among active-duty service members increased by more than 40% between 2015 and 2020. The numbers jumped by 15% in 2020 alone are nearly double the rate of the general population in the United States.A report in 2021 from the Costs of War Project found that an estimated 30,177 active duty military personnel and veterans who have served since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks died by suicide, compared with the 7,057 killed in military operations during the two-decade war against terrorism.My guests today are Teri and Patrick Caserta, parents of Brandon Caserta who died by suicide in 2018 as a...
2024-02-2740 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 33: Simple EmotionsInjury is one of the highest risk factors for depression among youth athletes. An athlete whose identity is strongly tied to their sport is also at higher risk for developing mental health concerns, especially when experiencing injury. They can lose their primary sense of self and the dreams, expectations and benefits that go along with their athletic identity.Joining me today is Camden Blum, a freshman at Babson College. Throughout his high school career, he endured an abundance of medical issues. He developed a breathing condition that went undiagnosed for a year and a half, until he...
2024-02-1340 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 32: ValidationOur 6th Annual HOPEfull Drive is in its second week. Teens from across the country have been advocating in their communities and schools to raise awareness about teen mental health. One of the most powerful messages that teens, and adults, can hear is validation that they are not alone in their mental health struggles. We ALL have mental health. And like our physical health, we all struggle at points in time in our life. Joining me today is Nina Birdsey, one of the Robbie’s Hope “OG’s”, a coordinator of our first HOPEfull Drive, and one of our first...
2024-01-3033 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 31: Power of PhilanthropySix years ago, our original Robbie’s Hope teen founders forged a path to make disruptive change in their community and force the adults and teens in their lives to have meaningful conversations about mental health. They had an idea to create a two-week advocacy campaign, starting on Robbie’s birthday, and ending the first weekend of February. Over the past six years our teens have reached over 3 million people through direct conversations and media coverage. That is a staggering number of people that have heard our message that It’s Ok to Not Be Ok and have learned how to ha...
2024-01-1635 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 30: WHS Robbie's Hope ClubSuicide is the second-leading cause of death among teens in the U.S. and the number one cause in Colorado, where Robbie’s Hope began. But what’s more staggering than the statistics is that there isn’t more being done to help the individuals affected most—teens.It is our goal to empower the next generation to cope with the stress and pressure of modern society. To redefine what “good” actually looks like. To help teens recognize warning signs and realize they’re not alone. To allow them to feel their voices are being heard, letting them know it’s...
2023-12-1232 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 29: Harm Reduction & Psychedelic UseIt is unrealistic to think that young people will completely refrain from trying alcohol, and/or other drugs during the life stage with the highest likelihood of experience-seeking and experimentation, their youth. Psychedelics present a paradox because of their potential therapeutic benefits for people with PTSD, depression and other mental health issues. A harm reduction approach discourages young people from using alcohol and other drugs, but it goes further, providing information to help them keep themselves and their peers safe if/when they encounter these substances. An abstinence-only approach puts us in the position of having nothing to...
2023-11-2834 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 28: Paws for PatrickThe emotional benefits of animal companionship are well-documented. Beyond the popularity of having specified and prescribed emotional support animals, even having animals as pets can foster positive emotional relationships, compassion, empathy, and responsibility in teens. For teens with mental health disorders, particularly in this time of grief and isolation during a global pandemic, the benefits of pets include helping provide structure, companionship, and healing.One of the most challenging parts of being a teen struggling with a mental health disorder is feeling alone. With stigma so strong, many teens lack important peer friendships or anyone they trust to...
2023-11-1435 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 27: TransitionsTransitioning from high school to college can be both intimidating and thrilling. The prospect of newfound freedom and new friends is exciting, but the uncertainty of taking college-level classes, navigating an unfamiliar campus, and not having any family members to help you with all the aspects of life outside of the classroom can be overwhelming at times.My guest today is Maci Jones, a freshman originally enrolled at Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts intending to major in Finance. She was on the Women's Soccer team at Bentley. After her first year, and a lot of self-reflection she d...
2023-10-3132 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 26: Anxious Achiever“An “anxious achiever” is an ambitious, career-focused individual who succeeds in life and professionally while also struggling with mental illness on a day-to-day basis. Anxious achievers are all around us, and they rarely take the time to rest their bodies or their minds. You, yourself, might be an anxious achiever if you find that you are goal-oriented, future-oriented, and take your work extremely seriously. An anxious achiever tends to be composed of three shared characteristics: the drive, the voice, and the traps.An anxious achiever has an ambitious drive for success, a strong work ethic, and always wants t...
2023-10-1735 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 25: Generation AnxietyDuring the most formative years of their lives, Gen Z has been front and center to some of the most unprecedented events in U.S. and global history. One of the biggest being the pandemic, which will have a lasting impact on the future of technology, healthcare, and even mental health. Almost 3 in 4 Gen Zers say the pandemic has negatively impacted their mental health. On top of day-to-day mental health struggles, many are concerned and unsure about what lies ahead for them.Nearly a third (31%) of Gen Zers would rate their overall mental health in 2022 as bad. Whe...
2023-10-0337 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 24: Micro-goalsWe all have days when even just getting out of bed seems like it’s too much to handle, much less tackling all the tasks you have to do that day. Microgoals break these overwhelming tasks down into smaller, bite-sized ones. Over time, working with microgoals can rewire your brain and help to give you the energy to keep working on what you want to achieve. You also can’t help but be in the moment, because you are only thinking of the next task you have to accomplish.Joining me today is Kelsey Alpaio, a journalist and...
2023-09-1940 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 23: MicrojoysMicrojoys are a practice of uncovering joy and finding hope at any moment accessible to everyone, despite all else. When we hone the ability to look for them, they are always available. Microjoys are the hidden wisdom, long-ago memories, subtle treasures, and ordinary delights that surround us: A polka-dot glass on a thrift store shelf. A dear friend’s kindness at just the right time. The neighborhood spice shop. A beloved family tradition. The simple quietude of being in love. A cherished chai recipe.Cyndie Spiegel first began taking note of microjoys during the most dif...
2023-09-0540 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 22: Healthy MindsIn 2020–2021, >60% of students met criteria for one or more mental health problems, a nearly 50% increase from 2013. Mental health worsened among all groups over the study period. American Indian/Alaskan Native students experienced the largest increases in depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and meeting criteria for one or more mental health problem. Students of color had the lowest rates of mental health service utilization. The highest annual rate of past-year treatment for Asian, Black, and Latinx students was at or below the lowest rate for White students. Although Arab American students experienced a 22% increase in prevalence, there was an 18% decrease in tr...
2023-06-0643 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 21: Letters to My Generationdear generation,in honor of mental health may i feel i should share parts of my story and why advocating is so important. i struggle with anxiety, and depression along with other things. fighting these has been the hardest battle i have ever faced and as i continue this battle i have found my passion and my life calling helping others with their mental health. no one should EVER struggle alone and i firmly believe in reaching out for help even though it is scary it is the bravest thing you can do. so in honor of mental...
2023-05-2337 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 20: The Next TS?Joy. Sorrow. Anxiety. Elation. Depression. Robbie’s Hope gives teens both venue and voice for their artistic self-expression around the many emotions our youth face today. Music and film, poetry and dance, painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media and more. Our online gallery and traveling exhibits impact people in surprising and powerful ways, bringing an evocative voice to the emotional wellbeing of our youth today. Our film production company and associated record label, Robbie’s Hope Records, are both committed to empowering teen artists—filmmakers, musicians and vocalists by providing access to studios and producers to help them publish...
2023-05-0932 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 19: SadireSadire's mission is to make the world a better place.... to be sad in. Sadness is an integral part of being human. We want to remove the stigma that sadness is an emotion that should be looked down upon, and we hope to give it a sense of normality ironically hoping that it may lead people to being happier.Each piece of clothing has its own story. Sadire products are all born from a feeling, a thought, an emotion. Sadire was born from caring too much about things, and that is instilled in the philosophy of everything...
2023-04-2541 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 18: Stress of College ApplicationsFacing the uncertainty of college decisions can feel agonizing, and students should not do it alone. Getting together with friends, mentors, and close family members can help keep students’ spirits up and also provide a safe space to share their feelings and discuss things that may be triggering their anxiety. In particular, an older sibling, friend, or someone who is a near-peer source of support can be an ideal figure to help students navigate this season, as they have likely experienced the same mix of emotions in the not-too-distant past. Whomever they choose to seek support from, students should pr...
2023-04-1131 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 17: Lifting Yourself UpImagine yourself going to work aimlessly every day, talking to others without a reason, working out just because you have to, and not having any aspirations for yourself or those around you.How would you feel?Goal-setting in is an essential tool for self-motivation and self-drive – both at personal and professional levels. It gives meaning to our actions and the purpose of achieving something higher. By setting goals, we get a roadmap of where we are heading to and what is the right way that would lead us there. It is a plan that holds us...
2023-03-2839 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 16: SurvivorTrigger Warning: Sexual AssaultThe Association of American Universities' 2019 Campus Climate Survey reported an overall 13% rate of nonconsensual sexual contact at U.S. colleges. More than 1 in 4 undergraduate women reported experiencing nonconsensual sexual contact since enrolling in school. Survivors may experience a variety of health conditions after being sexually assaulted. Common aftereffects include loss of appetite, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicidal thoughts. Signs of these conditions can negatively impact a student's self-esteem, their ability to maintain relationships with friends and family, and many other aspects of their life. Survivors may be too anxious to attend...
2023-03-1438 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 15: Power of ExpressionWhen singer-songwriter Jordan Lally lost his father to suicide, he knew he could no longer hide his own struggles with anxiety & depression. It was time for him and his bandmates in Big Infinite to get “real” and share their own mental health struggles with the world. The "Power of Expression" is an "unplugged" style music documentary and a 5-song EP that share Big Infinite's healing journey and uplifting music, while providing inspiration and wellness techniques to help others find hope, purpose and healing.Joining me today is Jordan Lally. Jordan is a mental health advocate, meditation teacher, singer-so...
2023-02-2842 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 14: Amplification of SportFor the athletes whose identity is wrapped up in the sport they play, their self-worth can become linked to their performance. They may feel pressured to keep playing long past the time they stop enjoying their sport because of the sacrifices and investments they and their parents have made. If they do finally quit, they sometimes feel guilt or like a failure for letting others down, which can lead to self-destructive behavior and other student-athlete mental health issues. The challenge of balancing it all – teammate relationships, workouts, academics, sleep, daily activities, and other interests – can feel overwhelming for s...
2023-02-1438 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 13: Ups + DownsTrigger Warning: Suicide and Suicidal IdeationUps + Downs is a film by freeski athlete Drew Petersen which chronicles his battle with his mental health. Drew has a lifelong struggle with PTSD, bipolar disorder, brain injury, depression, and suicidal thoughts. During a trip to Mt Hood, Oregon, he heard the crack of rock fall and was subsequently hit with a microwave size boulder. After his accident the first thought of every day and the last thought of every day was that he should kill himself. One day he was sitting on a bench watching cars drive by, crying all a...
2023-01-3140 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 12: Power of YouJoining me today is Tim Parent. Tim lives in upstate New York with his son and his motorcycle. He is the cohost of a weekly podcast, Above Ground Podcast. He relies on music daily and is passionate about being a mental health advocate. Tim is here to talk about it, break down the stigmas that prevent others from talking openly about it, and spread awareness when possible. He shares real ways for real growth through lived experience. His goal is to educate, inspire, and support others that live with mental health challenges.https://abovegroundpodcast.netL...
2023-01-1741 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 11: ConfessionsJoining me today is Lila Paton, a senior in high school, Robbie’s Hope Intern, and producer of HOPEfull Conversations. We have asked our Robbie’s Hope Ambassadors and followers to send in their anonymous confessions ranging from secrets, struggles, fears, loves, mistakes, regrets, and hopes. Lila and our other Interns have chosen a few of the submissions for discussion on this episode’s podcast.Listen on your favorite podcast station or watch on our YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/EpkXQsYDYqQ For additional resources visit us at: https://robbies-hope.comFollow us on Instagra...
2023-01-0335 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 10: SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)The holidays can be an especially hard time for people to maintain their mental health. Many people go through short periods of time where they feel sad or not like their usual selves. Sometimes, these mood changes begin and end when the seasons change. People may start to feel “down” when the days get shorter in the fall and winter (also called “winter blues”) and begin to feel better in the spring, with longer daylight hours. In some cases, these mood changes are more serious and can affect how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities. If you have noti...
2022-12-2038 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 9: Pressure!A certain level of stress is normal. And positive stress responses from events such as changing schools and meeting new friends can actually help students learn and grow. But when exposed to repeated stressful events without the tools to manage feelings, stress can become emotionally and physically toxic. Unlike adults, who can communicate about how stress impacts their lives, children and teens may not recognize or even have the words to describe how they're feeling. Some common causes and watch outs for High School and College teens include:Romantic relationships - Pressure to be in a romantic relationship pi...
2022-12-0646 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 8: First ResponseMany mental health conditions, including depression, substance use disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and even suicidal ideation, are more common among first responders and veterans. Both undergo intensive training to prepare for their physically demanding and potentially dangerous jobs — but are they prepared mentally and emotionally? Constant exposure to traumatic events and life-threatening situations — and the stress of working long hours away from family members and under high-stakes conditions — can easily build up and take an enormous toll on mental health.Police officers and firefighters are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty85% of firs...
2022-11-2933 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 7: SAMHSAEntering adulthood can be an emotional time, but sometimes the ups and downs can mean something more. Millions of young adults are living with a mental or substance use disorder and many either do not realize they have one or are not paying attention to the signs and not seeking help. In fact, of the 8.9 million young adults who reported having a mental illness in 2018, more than 2 in 5 went untreated and of the 5.1 million with a substance use disorder, nearly 9 in 10 did not get treatment. It is important to remember that asking for help is a normal part of l...
2022-11-1542 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 6: NoSo NovemberTwelve and a half years old. That’s the average age at which a child opens a social media account. Growing research finds that the more time spent on social media, the more likely a person will experience mental health symptoms like anxiety, isolation, and hopelessness. And according to one recent study, high levels of social media use over the span of four years was associated with increased depression among middle and high school youths. A 2018 Pew Research Center survey of nearly 750 13- to 17-year-olds found that 45% are online almost constantly and 97% use a social media platform, such as Yo...
2022-11-0136 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 5: EmpathyA recent article in Forbes by Mark Perna wrote about how the pandemic has inspired Gen Z to rethink their education, career and future. Often called Generation Resilient, they are entering into a post-pandemic world with new levels of confidence. “This generation has shown remarkable resilience in channeling their penchant for activism, creativity and motivation,” says Laura Howe, Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Communications, for Pearson. “Despite all their setbacks during the pandemic, they’re still eager to move forward with their education to drive change.” “By their nature, members of Gen-Z are socially conscious, driven and highly engaged with the world...
2022-10-1835 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 4: KoshaA recent article in Mental Health Weekly by Dr. Caroline Carney outlined the challenges youth face today and the impact that COVID has had on their mental health. We still do not have full data detailing the impact of COVID on suicide rates, but the consensus is that death rates spiked. We know for certain that there has been a significant increase of youth seeking emergency care for mental health issues and suicidal ideation. Through the pandemic youth observed social, school, and family stresses due to the pandemic. It is a challenge for youth to put all that has happ...
2022-10-0438 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 3: Regimented Demanding FunA recent NCAA study revealed that rates of mental exhaustion, anxiety, and depression continue to rise among student-athletes. When responding to mental health support questions, 69% of women's sports participants and 63% of men's sports participants agreed or strongly agreed that they know where to go on campus if they have mental health concerns. But when asked if they would feel comfortable seeking support from a mental health provider on campus, less than half of women's sports and men's sports participants answered that they would agree or strongly agree with that statement (48% and 46%, respectively). With pressures to perform in the game, as...
2022-09-2027 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 2: School ConnectednessAccording to the CDC, in 2021, more than a third (37%) of high school students reported they experienced poor mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 44% reported they persistently felt sad or hopeless during the past year. More than half (55%) reported they experienced emotional abuse by a parent or other adult in the home, including swearing at, insulting, or putting down the student. 11% experienced physical abuse by a parent or other adult in the home, including hitting, beating, kicking, or physically hurting the student. More than a quarter (29%) reported a parent or other adult in their home lost a job. Lesbian, gay...
2022-09-0639 min
TRI Sports PodTheRunningIrishman: S.4 E.15:Robbie Cassidy AKA The Mobility Tutor: STOP Icing Your Injuries!!!In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Robbie Cassidy AKA The Mobilit Tutor. Robbie is a physio therapist and gives us a great insight to many different areas of sport and running. For example Robbie tells us about how your emotions play a major role in your recovery from an injury, as well he tells us about what achillies tendonopathy is and how to treat it and finally Robbie informs us that icing injuries is a thing of the past. I hope you all enjoy!!!
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2022-09-0457 min
HOPEfull Conversations with Kari EckertEpisode 1: The BeginningSuicide is the second-leading cause of death among teens in the U.S. and the number one cause in Colorado, where Robbie’s Hope began. But what’s more staggering than the statistics is that there isn’t more being done to help the individuals affected most—teens.As adults and as a society, we are failing our children. It is our goal to empower the next generation to cope with the stress and pressure of modern society. To redefine what “good” actually looks like. To help teens recognize warning signs and realize they’re not alone. To allow them...
2022-08-2742 min
Above Ground PodcastSmells Like Teen Spirit w/Robbie's Hope Ambassador MakaylaMakayla is a 5-1-8 teen ambassador for Colorado based nonprofit, Robbie's Hope. A nationwide movement committed to ending teen suicide and bringing mental health awareness to their friends, schools and communities. Teenagers are often blamed, overlooked and under valued. Robbie's Hope was started to bring the voices of teenagers to other teenagers. To spread awareness amongst the youth, by allowing peers to talk to their peers. By sharing resources and amplifying the voices of the youth, it provides a purpose and a feeling of being less alone. The teenagers today are far more insightful and...
2022-01-0537 min
Full Audiobook: Where Words Come Alive and Dreams Take FlightStiff in the Sand Audiobook by Winnie ReedListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 699280
Title: Stiff in the Sand
Author: Winnie Reed
Narrator: Jacq Ainsworth
Format: Unabridged
Length: 04:52:26
Language: English
Release date: 12-10-21
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: Thriller & Horror, Cozy Mystery
Summary:
New jobs can be murder
At least, thats what it seems like to Emma Harmon of Cape Hope. Shes got a new job blogging about food and shes super-thrilled to be traveling to a new resort to sample the fare and meet local celebrities. One of who is First-Kiss-Robbie. The first boy to kiss her, hes a famous chef...
2021-12-104h 52
Above Ground PodcastHigh Hope w/Kari Eckert of Robbie's HopeIn 2018 Robbie Eckert died by suicide at the age of fifteen. In the pain and anger of losing their son, Jason and Kari Eckert found a new mission. To speak to teens and learn what they missed, what teens need from us and to allow them to guide us. Robbie’s Hope was born to empower teens to hold on pain ends. This week our guest is Kari Eckert, Robbie's mother and half of the dynamic duo behind Robbie's Hope. But, they would say it's all about the teens. After all, it is a movement of teens helping...
2021-12-0844 min
The Lazy Days PodcastTALKING TO ROBBIE KNOX!! Soccer AM, HappyHour Podcast, NFT'S, Bin Day Brewery and MUCH More!Welcome to the latest instalment of The Lazy Days Podcast. In this episode we get to chat to Robbie Knox, We talk about his time at Soccer AM, What its like being part of Jaackmates Happy Hour, making his own beer and so much more! We had such a great time talking to Robbie and really appreciate him joining us on todays episode! We really hope you enjoy this episode of the Lazy Days podcast. Please let us know what you think and what you would like to see and hear in the next episode. Don't forget to go and sub...
2021-06-061h 15
Minds over MatterRobbie's Hope AwarenessWelcome to a podcast bringing awareness to mental health issues.
Featuring: Kallysta and Chase
Robbie's Hope: Robbie's Hope | Fighting teen suicide (robbies-hope.com)
2021-02-0429 min
Crushing Iron Triathlon PodcastInconvenience Is The Opportunity“It was too windy.” “Too hot or too cold.” “Too many people in my lane.” What do you do when facing inconvenience? Today we talk about how to turn training obstacles into racing lessons. We also look at subconscious thoughts and how they can affect our moods. We talk about race goal setting and how it can be good and bad. And finally, give some last minute thoughts on how to race Ironman Florida. Topics: Congrats to everyone about to Race. You’ve already been rewarded. How people have been finding their way and growth Building on expectations...
2020-11-021h 02
Ten Thousand MoreKari's StoryIn October of 2018, the Eckert family lost their son, Robbie, to suicide at the age of 15-years-old. Robbie's mother, Kari, joined me to talk about her journey with grief and how she is learning to navigate this new normal. In an attempt to turn this tragic situation into a movement for good, Kari and her husband created the foundation Robbie's Hope - an organization devoted to ending the teenage suicide epidemic. Learn more about the incredible work they're doing or about how to get involved at robbies-hope.com.
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2019-05-2946 min
JustAnotherPineapple PodcastJustAnotherPineapple Podcast Episode 09Hey Pina's🍍🍍🍍We have a special episode for you guys today! Prohibition Studios opened up their doors to view their gallery on Aug 2nd🍍 After a long night of watching some terrific glass blowing and eating some amazing Hubbies Pizza we decided to record a JAP Podcast! JAP Robbie and Wayne talk about Pink Floyd and glass while Wayne creates Robbie a fresh dabber! We hope you enjoy the show. If you have questions, comments, or would like to be on the show please contact us @JustAnotherPineapple on instagram! Robbies IG: @turnt_on_terps Waynes IG: @slybee
2018-08-0332 min