Normalize The Conversation by Inspiring My Generation

Meet Steve Slayton: NAMI National State President’s Council Chair   In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, Steve opens up his own mental health journey and how it inspired his work with NAMI. Watch to learn more about Steve's story, from overcoming feelings of hopelessness through therapy to coping mechanisms and resources provided by NAMI.   Trigger Warning: Suicidal Ideation   Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation Corporation. Original Air Date: August 4, 2021

Meet Rae Ebue, Founder of Pulse Kinection    In this week's episode of Normalize The Conversation, Rae Ebue opens up about her own struggles with mental health. During college, Rae really began to struggle with anxiety and panic attacks. She shares how difficult it was to be a new mental health consumer, and helpful information she has learned over the past two years. Join us as Rae dives deep into her journey of learning more about her AAPI heritage and her journey into becoming a mental health consumer.   Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation Corporation. Original Air Date: July 28, 2021

Meet Zane Landin, Founder of Positive Vibes Magazine   In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, Zane Landin shares how a school project turned into  an online magazine dedicated to sharing inspiring, powerful, community-based storytelling evoking transformational, positive change. As mental health has become more of a "trending" topic, Zane has become passionate about sharing authentic stories that offer hope. Join us as Zane opens up about why it is important to him to provide a platform for mental health conversations.    Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation Corporation. Original Air Date: July 21, 2021

Meet Agata Rogozinska, mental health advocate and host of Parade of Stories   In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, Agata Rogozinska joins us all the way from Poland to share her experience with borderline personality disorder. From misdiagnosis of depression at 13, to an official diagnosis as an adult, Agata shares the confusion and difficulty that the misdiagnosis and improper medication created. Agata then goes on to share her journey since receiving the proper diagnosis and medication, and which coping mechanisms have helped her along the way. Join us to hear a powerful story of perseverance.    Trigger Warning: Suicidal Ideation   Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation Corporation. Original Air Date: July 14, 2021

Are you content with life or is life about producing content?  Meet Alastair Ballentyne, Host of the Emotional Language Clubhouse Room  In this episode of the Normalize The Conversation series, Alastair Ballentyne shares his wisdom with us on the importance of learning our emotional language. Alastair enlightens us with the idea of how our bodies are our subconscious mind, meaning that everything we experience, we feel first. Watch this episode to learn more about getting in tune with your own emotions.   Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation. Original Air Date: July 7, 2021

Meet Kayla Sides: mental health advocate   In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, Kayla Sides shares her own journey with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder. From lack of awareness and education on proper medication usage, Kayla ended up hospitalized in a psych ward. It was then, Kayla realized she had to teach herself how to better understand what she was going through. Now, Kayla is passionate about advocating for her own mental health and for the mental health of others. Join us as Kayla shares her mental health journey, and the importance of normalizing the conversation on mental health and ending the stigma.   Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation Corporation. Original Air Date: June 30, 2021

Meet Megan Gormley: Epilepsy and Mental Health Advocate   In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, Megan Gormley opens up about living with Epilepsy. Megan shares a brave recount of receiving her diagnosis and figuring out the right medication for her. Join us to learn more about Epilepsy and what to do if you witness someone having an active seizure.   Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder of Inspiring My Generation Corporation. Original Air Date: June 23, 2021

Meet Paul Johnson: mental health advocate   In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, Paul Johnson shares the importance of bringing mental health into the education sector. Watch this episode to learn about how the stigma is perpetuating a cycle of high suicide rates among our youth and why normalizing the conversation at a young age is so important.   Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation Corporation. Original Air Date: June 16, 2021

Meet Ariella Sharf: mental health advocate and Founder of Eight by One   In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, Ariella Sharf opens up about her mental health journey. In 2012,, Ariella started to struggle with severe depression, which led her to a visit in the psych ward. While there, Ariella unknowingly at the time, started a business that would donate money to mental health nonprofit organizations. Join us as Ariella shares her story.   TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDAL IDEATION   Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation. Original Air Date: June 9, 2021

Meet Jeremy Greene, mental health advocate, life coach, and co-host of Social Ninjas Podcast   In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, Jeremy Greene discusses how being bullied as a child led to severe social anxiety. In the height of his social anxiety, Jeremy decided he was ready to face his fear by hugging strangers. Tune in to learn more about Jeremy's story and how it led to Free Hugs.   Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation. Original Air Date: June 2, 2021