Recorded on May 3rd, JR sits down with Dr. Leah Pernicaro-Blair, a clinical psychologist, to discuss Covid, mass shootings, social media, and their effects on people's mental health.

Here is a list of resources listed on the Youtube Video:
Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration
www.samhsa.gov - 1-800-662-HELP(4357)

Sidran Institute (helps people understand, manage, and treat trauma)
www.sidran.org - 410-825-8888 (referral line)

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (for referrals to support groups and mental health professionals)
afsp.org - 888-333-2377 (crisis line)

Suicide Prevention Lifeline
suicidepreventionlifeline.org - 800-273-8255 (trained counselors)

For more information, visit the National Alliance On Mental Illness at www.nami.org/home or call 800-950-NAMI(6264)

This week we are talking addiction. JR sits down with the hosts of the 2DopeLess Hope Fiends Podcast, Mike Passero & Mike Piro, to discuss their journey through addiction and their sobriety.

In this episode, JR sits down with Heather Kirk. Heather was diagnosed over 2 1/2 years ago with an auto immune disease. JR and heather discuss what led to the diagnosis, what it's like living with her disease before and during a pandemic, and Heather also reveals a shocking discovery with regards to her health.