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Rich Vysion

His name is Richard, and he is  a mental health advocate, conscious rapper, and author of the poetry book "From Victim to Victor: Transforming Trauma into Triumph. This is a deep introspective episode where we discuss mental health, addiction, and overcoming the odds. 
His website is http://www.richvysion.com/

How do we clean our lives up, without being brutal to ourselves?

This episode we have a couple, Wanda, Webster, and Christopher Mack.Christopher Mack has been on the road to recovery for 21 years and now spends his time helping others emerge from the tight grip of addiction. He understands how the mind can trick us by being clever and through his deep honesty allows others to deeply share their stories and transform their lives. Wanda Webster is an educator and curriculum writer. She has written many social-emotional programs and considers their program with two books, The Journey Within and Isabel's Starry Night, to be her best work to date. Together with Christopher, they share a unique perspective about addiction and deliver a humorous point of view into the inner world which traps us and keeps us from being authentic. We discuss how they met, their singular missions, and how both of them support, and balance each other out through each ones endeavors.
 
Their website https://dynamicsofrecovery.com/

Why is it so hard to do my dishes?

This episode is with my friend Annie O'Quinn. I came across her TikTok one day, it was a video of her talking about her struggles, and how her mental health was getting to her at that point. I immediately empathized and understood what she was going through. Annie has more diagnosis than I can remember, some which include autism, PTSD, depression, anxiety, an autoimmune disease, and much more. This conversation will give you a good idea on what it's like to struggle, we don't really hold back, and we really share our true feelings about mental health, and we do go in-depth on specific dark times in our lives.  If you are feeling suicidal, please Call a crisis hotline, such as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Text HOME to the Crisis Textline at 741741. Contact a trusted friend, family member, or healthcare professional if you feel you're at immediate risk.
And Annie's TikTok is @annieOQuinn
 

Living beyond your limits

Marcy reached out to me, and she wrote a long synopsis on what she had been through, halfway through, I immediately said absolutely. And as I got to know her, and learned her full story, I knew she was a gem, and someone that we all should protect, and appreciate. She was born with a cleft lip and palate, her  childhood was marked by an excruciating series of surgical procedures—23 in all before the age of 18. and chronic illness. Because she talked, and looked different, she went through a lot of bullying, and ridicule. She also was in a devastating car accident, that she fortunately survived, but it also took her down at dark road of addiction. She is here today to show you how she has healed her body, and her mind, and that you can overcome the most extreme odds. 
Her website https://marcylanglois.com
Her YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKl_GSHXhRLLaav2Ws-UqFg
Her TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@marcylanglois

Taking those first steps

This episode is with my friend Cassidy Olivia. I discovered her on TikTok while she was posting videos about her stay in the hospital, but I appreciated her honesty, and how real she was with her content. She is in the hospital due to a stroke that's related to a condition called Cadasil. This condition caused her to lose the ability to walk, though it seems to be temporary, this time around the effects from Cadasil has stayed with her for a much longer period of time. We go more in depth on what the condition is, her mindset while being in the hospital, and more. As this episode is coming out, she is still currently in the hospital, but has taken her first steps, and I know how much that means to her.
Her TikTok @cassidyolivia

Being in tune with yourself

This episode is with Russ Solom whose goal is to have a committed to guiding heart driven parents of kids with special needs to deepen their connection to peace, create harmony at home, and ignite their children’s potential. Russ calls himself a parent wellness mentor. We do discuss his mental health, what was the motivation for why he does what he does, and we dove deep into who he is as a person.
His website https://raisingspecialneedskids.com/masterclass/
his Facebook https://m.facebook.com/InTuneParents/

I'm your brother, don't look at me with pity

This episode is about Tony, a man I met at a conference, and when I heard his voice, I knew I needed to become friends with him. He's a powerful, motivational speaker, a disability advocate, and a huge proponent of togetherness. We discussed advocacy, the condition that caused him to be in a wheelchair, disability with independence, and so much more. He's a perfect example of someone you never want to underestimate, specially, if your expectations are low, because he will succeed in his own way.

Disability empowerment

Latoya Maddox was somebody I met in person at a conference, and I was immediately impressed, and I loved her energy, and the fight that resided in her. She was born with a rare joint and muscle disorder that affects her mobility. She is a wheelchair user and also struggles with mental health.  She has a child with a disability who she loves dearly, and they have a strong bond. She actively advocates for those with disabilities and even helps provide services for them.

No longer in bondage

Our next episode is with Logan Hufford. Logan suffered from pornography and sex addiction, even though he had an amazing wife, he was constantly cheating, delving into porn, and just continuously going down a very dark path. We go more in-depth into those subjects, his newfound and strong bond with God, and his new mission today. His honesty is astonishing in the time we're in, and his love for his wife, and how their bond was put to the test, but they still stayed together is lovely. 
His website  https://www.prodigalsofalaska.com

zochey

This episode is with Zorina  Pritchett, a small business owner who has been through a lot. Zorina is a cum laude graduate from Austin Peay State University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Management. She is a caregiver and helps Veterans to obtain their disability benefits. She is a disabled veteran who struggles with severe mental health, she has a good days, and bad days, but she does all this while having her own business, and being a caregiver for her brother who is in a wheelchair due to a stroke. She created two card games- ZomadicShift and ZomadicShift PASS-n-Play currently sold online at Walmart. Zorina's third game ZomadicShift FACE-OFF is coming soon
 
Her website  https://zochey.com