24 - Zak Chipps - RISE pt. 3: New Mexico

This week's episode of Inner Monologue welcomes the return of Zak Chipps, co-founder of RISE and fellow cyclist on the RISE tour. Zak and I continue our dialogue about our cross country bicycle adventure. Traveling through New Mexico,  we talk about the legend of a man known as Montana. We also discuss how Albuquerque continued our frustration with lack of community but eventually found refuge in Santa Fe. We also share our meeting with DMT researcher, Dr. Rick Strassman.

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Inner Monologue Ep 23 - Todd Vanduzer - Desert Canvas

This week's guest on Inner Monologue is Todd Van Duzer, co-founder & CEO of Desert Canvas, an organization which brings people together for fun, fellowship & promoting the transcendence of personal fear.  Todd talks about his life changing trip across Europe, starting a student tutoring business in multiple states across the US and he also shares how setting up a slack line in a local park has ignited a communal revolution.

To learn more about Desert Canvas & Todd VanDuver go to

www.desertcanvas.org

www.toddvanduzer.com

Illustration by Sharon Stelluto.  

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Inner Monologue Ep. 22 - Carrie Behrens - Artist/ Writer

Our guest for this week's episode on Inner Monologue is artist Carrie Behrens.  Inspired by the animation of Disney Carrie began her journey in high school by creating her own comic book. We also talked about Carrie's comic series for the ASU state press, working at Space 55 and the evolution of her radio drama Night of the Chicken.

Illustration by Sharon Stelluto.  

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Inner Monologue Ep. 21 - Alexus Choppi - Overcoming Grief Through Service of Others

Our guest for this week's episode on Inner Monologue is friend, survivor, and support group facilitator, Alexis Choppi. Alexis shares the story of her brother, Mike's suicide.  We also discuss getting stuck in the "What if?" mental loop, the evolution of her healing process and becoming a facilitator for a support group.

Illustration by Sharon Stelluto.  

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Inner Monologue Ep. 20 - Sue Berghaus - Survivor / Facilitator

This week's guest on Inner Monologue is survivor and facilitator, Sue Berghaus.  Sue shares her healing journey after the loss of her son, Chris.  We also discuss her transition from group participant to support group facilitator and working to bring awareness to veteran suicide.

Illustration by Sharon Stelluto.  

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Inner Monologue Ep 19 - Eric Booker - Artist

This week's guest on Inner Monologue is artist, Erik Booker.  Erik and I bond over our love for comics and all things nerd related.  Erik shares what it was like to grow up with two moms, and his experience as a terrible student in art school living in San Francisco. We also discuss the creation of his blog, "Pixel Drunks", and the evolution of the style of his pixel paintings.

Illustration by Sharon Stelluto.  

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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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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

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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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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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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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Inner Monologue Ep. 11 - Dean Walker - Health & Fitness

This week I sit down to have a chat with Dean Walker, artist and fitness guru.  Dean and I talk about the humor of judging a book by its cover related to the people we meet, the benefits of a good diet for positive mental health & the need to create art, not for acknowledgement, but to scratch the itch of desire.

Illustration by Sharon Stelluto.  

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Inner Monologue Ep. 10 - Zak Chipps pt. 2 - Arizona

Zak at Arizona State Border, leaving California.

Zak Chipps returns for this week's episode to continue the saga of the 2012 RISE bicycle tour.  What started with an awesome community event in Santa Cruz was quickly followed by disappointing guest attendance and participation, but with unexpected gifts.  Zak and I reflect on the mediocre support in our home turf of Arizona. We also touch on the subjects of oral surgery, transcendence through gong baths and finding the inspiration, from the movie Lord of the Rings, to keep moving forward. 

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At RISE HQ in South Scottsdale, Arizona before continuing the journey East.

Inner Monologue Ep. 9 - Christina Tetreault - Commit Campaign

This week's guest in the ashram is Christina Tetreault, co-founder of the Commit Campaign. Growing up as a  light hearted, positive, goofy kid with a love of show tunes, Christina's world was rocked after losing friends to suicide.  She entered the pageantry world to use it as a platform to talk about mental health and break the stigma.  

Learn more at www.thecommitcampaign.com

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Inner Monologue Ep. 8 - Krysten Aldridge - One True Love

This week I sit down with Krysten Aldridge of One True Love, a food truck out reach program for the homeless and less fortunate of society.  Krysten talks us through her extraordinary journey from being a food addict to being an activist.  It's a fantastic tale of irony, how one woman turned her addiction into a symbol of hope.

to Learn more about One True Love go to

www.onetruelove.org

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Inner Monologue Ep. 7 - Kelly Birg - Artist

This episode's guest is artist, Kelly Birg.  Kelly talks about her awareness of her own sexuality at the age of 12. While attempting to come out about it, she hid her true feelings for the next 13 years of her life.   Kelly shares her journey in finding her true authentic voice as well as her passion for art, her creative process and the freedom that comes with moving cross country.

To discover Kelly's art go to

www.KellyBirg.com

Illustration by Sharon Stelluto.  

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Inner Monologue Ep. 6 - Steven Simpson - Survivor / Student

This week I sit down with Survivor, Steven Simpson.  I reflect on the slow, but positive transformation I witnessed in Steven during his time attending survivors of suicide support group.  He shares the awful  truth in his dark decent, and how a weekend of college debauchery took him to the brink of madness only to inspire within him the will to return to the light. Oh, and there is also talk of space squirrels with laser beams.

Illustration by Sharon Stelluto.  

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Inner Monologue Ep. 5 - Jill McMahon - Therapist

This week's guest is Jill McMahon, facilitator, therapist, and all around rad lady! Jill and I discuss how she fell into working with survivors of suicide, the culture of depression and how she prepares and processes an evening of facilitating a support group.

Illustration by Sharon Stelluto.  

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