Click on the image to access this episode! “I had seven years; my mom had seven minutes to catch up.” Hunter Keith recognized that he was transgender long before he opened up about it to his family. His mother, Roz, knew she needed to educate herself – fast – in... read more →
Oct
12
Oct
05
Click on the image to access this episode! Rates of domestic violence have risen startlingly since #COVID related lock downs and stresses began. Now, as we work to protect one another from the spread of Coronavirus, we must also push to protect those affected by domestic abuse. This epidsode shares... read more →
Sep
28
Click on the image to access this episode! All children need support, especially those facing mental health issues. “We developed the program with two goals. The first goal was to give children the skills they need to manage their mental health independently. The second goal was to focus on education.”... read more →
Sep
14
Click on the image to access this episode! Armani Williams is a professional NASCAR driver, full-time mechanical engineering student and advocate for those with disabilities. He also happens to have Autism. Armani accepts that he has Autism, but does not accept the limitations it is ‘supposed’ to bring. Instead, he... read more →
Aug
31
Please click on the image to access this episode! Kevin Fischer, Executive Director of Michigan’s National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), breaks down the necessity of Michigan’s version of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), called Kevin’s Law. He is joined by the Honorable Milton L. Mack Jr., Chief Judge of the... read more →
Aug
24
Click on the image to access this episode! Prescription painkillers were once viewed as a quick, safe fix for pain. We have since learned that their highly addictive nature can have life-altering, or even life-ending, consequences. Our nation now grapples with staggering rates of opioid addiction and related fatalities, largely... read more →
Aug
10
Click on the image to access this episode! Nearly one eighth of all Americans experience a form of disability, and companies which are hiring people with disabilities are enjoying lower rates of turnover and higher rates of productivity. On this MI Healthy Mind episode, The Potential Within, we discuss how hiring... read more →
Jul
27
Please click on the image to access this Emmy-nominated episode. “Victims of human trafficking are groomed for that life. Since human trafficking is often a crime that is hidden in plain sight, it is important to be aware of its warning signs. We need to train our children what to... read more →
Jul
13
Click on the image to access this episode! “He was always optimistic and we were always optimistic. Still are.” LeDon Clayborn’s upbeat outlook on life has helped him and his son overcome the daunting challenges of his son’s physical disability. Together they are helping others find the silver lining in... read more →
Jun
29
Click on the video to access this episode! “When you have your identity taken away, and you’re not allowed to practice your culture, it’s a lot harder to deal with stress and other mental health issues.” Ashley Tuomi, Chief Executive Officer of American Indian Health & Family Services and herself... read more →