We are joined again by our 2 special guests, Jennifer Grawey and one of the film bros from the “Recently Logged” podcast Micah Grawey as we continue our conversation on the way media portrays mental illness in television and movies, both the good and the bad. Especially the way it often helps to perpetuate stigma associated with mental health and mental illness. In our last episode we started the conversation primarily focusing on television. Today we are continuing the conversation as we switch our focus over to movies and explore the changes that have occurred, especially within the last few years in the post-COVID world.

If you have questions, would like more information about the Green Phoenix or if you'd like to join me as a guest on a future episode please don't hesitate to shoot me an email.

⁠Contact Us⁠.

One of the most common troupes in horror movies and tv show is that the villain and/or serial killer is living with a mental illness. The problem is that this helps to perpetuate stigma associated with mental health and mental illness. This month we have a 2 special guests joining us, Jennifer Grawey and one of the film bros from the “Recently Logged” podcast Micah Grawey. Together we explore the way media portrays mental illness in television and movies, both the good and the bad.

If you have questions, would like more information about the Green Phoenix or if you'd like to join me as a guest on a future episode please don't hesitate to shoot me an email.

⁠Contact Us⁠.

We are joined by local poet, Deanna Repose Oaks who I had the pleasure of a meeting at a local Open Mic night about a month ago. She currently she has 5 published books that are available for purchase, including her latest one Don’t Go ; Stay which she is selling as part of fundraiser for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline!. Join us as Deanna shares a little about her own story and we discuss how we have both found our voice through art, and the healing process that comes along with that.
And for more information about Deanna Repose Oaks, including where to find her books, please be sure to check our her Linktree for more information.

And as always, if you have questions, would like more information about the Green Phoenix or if you'd like to join me as a guest on a future episode please don't hesitate to shoot me an email.

⁠Contact Us⁠.

This is the recorded audio from our 4th Annual Fighting the Darkness Panel Discussion. It is far past time we started talking about mental health and suicide in open and honest discussions without the fear and stigma attached. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US affecting people of all ages. It is currently the second leading cause of death for ages 25-34 and the third leading cause for ages 15-24. In an effort to create more awareness and fight the stigma associated with suicide the entire month of September is Suicide Prevention Month. It is our goal to raise awareness about suicide prevention and the path to recovery with Fighting the Darkness - an art exhibition and panel discussion event in our community.

I want to give a huge shout of thanks to everyone who helped make this event a success, especially those who joined me on this year’s panel:

Larry Grawey who served as moderator. Morgan Pickering who provided the perspective of both a first responder as well as suicide attempt survivor. April Bailye who was able to share her experiences as a therapist/crisis counselor. Tina Spellman, who in not only a former guest on this podcast but also provided the perspective for the church as both a pastor) and principle at a school local private Christian school. Vicki Damico who shared her experiences as a suicide loss survivor and I was provided my own perspective by sharing my experiences as a suicide attempt survivor. Also want to be sure to thank the ever amazing Robert Grawey for his quick turn around on the audio so I could get the podcast episode out the next day (which is our usually scheduled episode).

If you have questions, would like more information about the Green Phoenix or if you'd like to join me as a guest on a future episode please don't hesitate to shoot me an email.

⁠Contact Us⁠.

Joining us today is Stephaine Marshall, LPC as we continue the conversation we started in the previous episode about the impact of technology on our mental health. Not only the negative aspects but also how it can be used to improve access of care to those who may not otherwise be able to seek professional help. Especially in our post-COVID world.

If you have questions, would like more information about the Green Phoenix or if you'd like to join me as a guest on a future episode please don't hesitate to shoot me an email.

⁠Contact Us⁠.

We often hear about the dangers of technology, especially for our youth, and the importance of limiting screen time. Today Pastor Larry & I look at the progression of technology and examine the impact it has had on our personal lives and mental health.

If you have questions, would like more information about the Green Phoenix or if you'd like to join me as a guest on a future episode please don't hesitate to shoot me an email.

⁠Contact Us⁠.

Today we are joined by Tina Spellman, the principle at the Living Way Christian Academy, and we continue the conversation about the importance of mental health in the school system.

If you have questions, would like more information about the Green Phoenix or if you'd like to join me as a guest on a future episode please don't hesitate to shoot me an email.

⁠Contact Us⁠.

Traditionally, mental health has not been a priority - especially for kids. Thankfully, that is beginning to change and with each generation, and it’s starting to become more of the priority it should be. Today Pastor Larry and I talk about our experiences - especially our school experiences - in regard to bullying and how things have changed over the past 30 odd years.

If you have questions, would like more information about the Green Phoenix or if you'd like to join me as a guest on a future episode please don't hesitate to shoot me an email.

⁠Contact Us⁠.