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Why Asking for Help Is a Sign of Strength | Mental Health

Jul 5, 2026

To all the helpers out there… You spend your days supporting others and carrying responsibilities that often go unseen. People look to you for strength, but where do you turn with your own pain? Please remember that asking for help is not a sign of weakness....

Safety Starts with Self-Awareness

Jun 5, 2026

This morning, I had a meeting with a company whose worker made a decision that deserves recognition. I learned about a young man who voluntarily handed over his firearm because he did not feel safe carrying it in his current state of mind. That act took courage,...

The Power of Hope

Mar 20, 2026

After my keynote last week, I held a book signing and one particular conversation has stayed with me. A woman came up to the table, tears already in her eyes, and said, “My daughter attempted suicide last night.” Her voice broke as the tears fell. “She’s in the ICU,...

Learning To Love Myself

Mar 14, 2026

Surprisingly, the word ‘Love’ has shown up at the last two conferences that I have spoken at. And, that has caused me to reflect. For so much of my life, I didn’t believe I was someone worth loving. When you carry that feeling long enough, it quietly shapes everything...

Mental Illness: The War Within

Dec 5, 2025

My challenges with mental illness began at an early age, and I have always fought an internal war to live or die. I studied kinesiology for a few years, and collected degrees related to physical education. So, theoretically I understand the relationship between...

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