Inner Monologue Ep. 18 - Ken Heintzelman - Difference Between Fact & Truth In Myth & Religion

This week's guest on Inner Monologue is minister of Shadow Rock United Church of Christ, Ken Heintzelman.  Ken and I discuss The diversity within Christianity including the difference between fact and truth. We also reflect on the need for rite of passage and what attributes are important to be a good counselor.

Illustration by Sharon Stelluto.  

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Inner Monologue Ep. 17 - Steve Schiro - Survivor of Suicide & Mental Health Advocate

This week's guest  is survivor and mental health advocate, Steve Schiro.  Steve shares his journey of advocacy and how it helped his healing process after the death of his son.  We also discuss the importance of having an informed community, being honest with our youth, and the power of self-awareness in mental health.

Illustration by Sharon Stelluto.  

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All Music in this podcast is provided by Cloudkicker.  

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Other music contributors for this episode by Slidecamp.  

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Inner Monologue Ep. 16 - Jessica Packard - Performance Artist

Champagne skirt diva, red carpet dress and everything from steam punk to pop music themes, this week's guest on Inner Monologue is performance artist, Jessica Packard.  Jessica shares her journey to becoming the performer she is now, from the discovery of her passion at Bonaroo Music Festival, friendly fire mishaps with a hula hoop and finding community in the southwestern desert through the love of feathers.   

To learn more about Jessica got to www.jessicapackard.com

Illustration by Sharon Stelluto.  

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All Music in this podcast is provided by Cloudkicker.  

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Inner Monologue Ep. 15 - Chris Papayoti - Losing a Spouse to Suicide

This week's guest on Inner Monologue is occupational therapist, Chris Papayoti.  Chris talks about the trauma in losing his wife Heather to suicide. He shares how his wife's death inspired his passion for activism in suicide awareness and prevention.  We also discuss the phenomenon of cosmic giggles, those synchronistic clues that remind us we are on the right path.

Illustration by Sharon Stelluto.  

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Inner Monologue Ep. 14 - Chiara Farina - Filmmaker

This week's guest on Inner Monologue, is filmmaker, Chiara Farina.  Chiara talks about her new short film, IRIS, and its meaning. We also discuss Chiara's journey through youth as she faced emotional darkness during her path of self discovery. 

Illustration by Sharon Stelluto.  

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Other Music contributions are by Altrice.  

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Inner Monologue Ep. 13 - Jessica Nicely - Founder of Wingded Hope

  

This week on Inner Monologue we have Jessica Nicely, founder of Winged Hope, a nonprofit organization which advocates against child abuse and domestic violence.  Jessica shares her story of living through child abuse, her transformation from victim to advocate and how self awareness is the root to all growth.

To learn more about Winged Hope and Jessica go to

www.wingedhope.com and www.JessicaNicely.com 

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Illustration by Sharon Stelluto.  

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Inner Monologue Ep. 12 - Charles McDonald - Survivor/ Chaos in Mental Illness

This week I am joined by survivor, Charles McDonald.  Charles brings an intense wisdom when telling the tale of his wife's suicide.  We also discuss being held hostage by an addictive mind, how all of our control in life is confined by a hula hoop and the amazing drug that is adrenaline. 

Illustration by Sharon Stelluto.  

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All Music in this podcast is provided by Cloudkicker.  

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Other music by David Avatara.  

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