In this 5-minute clip from episodes 58 and 59 of OnTopic with Empathia, motivational speaker & mental health advocate Kody Green digs into the challenges of living with schizophrenia (along with the triumphs that come with being yourself) and learning to laugh when times are truly challenging. Listen to full episodes of OnTopic with Empathia here or…
Laughter isn’t just a reaction – it’s a resource; one that can go a long way, especially when life feels heavy. And the best part is, we can choose it. Just ask Kody Green – known online as the Schizophrenic Hippie, Kody’s amassed over a million followers on TikTok and Instagram by sharing his story…
It’s a phrase we’ve all heard before – “Laughter is the best medicine” – but how does one go about finding the humor when tragedy strikes? Kody Green might have the answer – having been diagnosed with undifferentiated schizophrenia at 21, Kody’s built a platform on apps like TikTok and YouTube by sharing his experiences…
In this 5-minute clip from episodes 54 and 55 of OnTopic with Empathia, Tom Farley, brother of famous Saturday Night Live alum Chris Farley, discusses addiction and grieving the loss of someone in the public spotlight. Listen to full episodes of OnTopic with Empathia here or on your preferred podcast platform.
The path to recovery isn’t always obvious and straightforward, and finding the right resources for your situation can be difficult when you’re already at your lowest. Returning is our guest, Tom Farley, who works with Recovery.com, a website dedicated to finding treatment and guiding those in need – be it Mental Health issues, Addiction, or…
Losing a loved one to addiction is tragic and often leaves a family in shambles. Some develop or lean on poor coping mechanisms, others self reflect and attempt to improve themselves. Just take it from Tom Farley – brother of famous Saturday Night Live alum Chris Farley, Tom knows all too well about the pains…
First responders are at a much higher risk of experiencing trauma, but less likely to reach out for mental health support. In this 5-minute clip from episodes 50 and 51 of OnTopic with Empathia Police Officer Adam Meyers, founder of Stop The Threat – Stop The Stigma, discusses law enforcement and public safety professionals’ mental…
Going home for the holidays isn’t the same for everyone, and some of us, whether by choice or by circumstance, are spending the holidays alone. But don’t fret, whatever holiday experience is awaiting you, Christina Eggebeen has some advice for you. The holiday season is filled with a lot of emotions, both good and bad,…
In this 5-minute clip from episodes 47 and 48 of OnTopic with Empathia, psychotherapist, author, trainer and speaker Philip Chard shares common causes of flying anxiety, how to identify it in ourselves and some techniques that can help mitigate the symptoms. Listen to full episodes of OnTopic with Empathia here or on your preferred podcast platform.
Though flying through the air at high speeds sounds dangerous, thanks to years of improvements and technological advances, airplanes are one of the safest ways to travel. Learn more about why as we continue our conversation with Philip Chard, psychotherapist and author who himself suffered from flying anxiety. Phil is here to share what he’s…