Today’s #SameHere Hero: Timothy Rixner
I was introduced to Tim through a good buddy from college. After losing important ppl in his life (including a cousin to suicide), going through a divorce & dealing w the aftermath of all the depression & anxiety that built up, the incredible thing is how he’s fought back. This is one of the most […]
9/07/19 #SameHere Hero: Makayla Donoghue
Today’s #SameHere Hero: Makayla Donoghue is only a freshman in college. I’m in awe of her strength. Her story is about growing up w abusive parents – who got pregnant w her at an extremely young age, wed bc of the early pregnancy, & projected their own family issue & lack of maturity on […]
8/24/19 #SameHere Hero: Ben Ruvo
Today’s #SameHere Hero: Ben from OpenMindGymm.com Ben discusses a topic we haven’t had a ton of shares on recently, & that’s major OCD, that leads to symptoms of anxiety & even depression. The constant thought & even ritual loop that gets stuck in one’s head, that takes up so much space, literally wears down […]
8/16/19 #SameHere Hero: Natalie Pierre
Today’s #SameHere Hero is the newest member of the Influencer Alliance: Natalie Pierre. Natalie was a big time college football journalist, in some of the biggest conferences in the country, & is now the CEO of her own sports media company. That said, her path to get where she is now, is not to […]
8/09/19 #SameHere Hero: Nivardo Gonzalez
Today’s #SameHere Hero: Nivardo Gonzalez. I use lots of words to describe these hero stories when I share them. This particular one, I can sum up in 2: Respect & Inspiration. Nivardo reached out via IG, & I was beyond impressed by him & his msg. This is a Marine, who came back […]
8/06/19 #SameHere Hero: “Lexi”
Today’s #SameHere Hero: “Lexi” She’s sharing semi-anonymously bc of her psychotherapy practice. That said, she opens up in an incredibly powerful way, here. This story is long (in a good, detailed way), so I won’t add too much, other than, for someone to overcome sexual abuse at home, at the hands of a man […]
8/1/19 #SameHere Hero: Rachel Lake
Today’s #SameHere Hero: Rachel from @she.gets.real And boy does Rachel get real. Of the Hero stories that have been submitted, this is up there as one of the most detailed ones we’ve received. It’s clear that Rachel has lived a challenging life, but one she’s reflected on, & done a ton of work around, […]
7/26/19 #SameHere Hero: Robin Lehner
About a month ago, I shared a story abt NHL Goaltender, Robin Lehner, who’d just won the Masterton Trophy — given to the player who best exemplifies “the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship & dedication to hockey.” In his acceptance speech, if you remember, Robin stood up for all who face MH challenges by claiming […]
7/16/19 #SameHere Hero: Sarah McDevitt
Today’s #SameHere Hero: Sarah McDevitt, the CEO of hellocore.com Just as we’ve done w the organization @iRel8, we believe the key to knocking down this wall that exists between society, & mental wellness, is to join hands w many different groups w many different core competencies (no pun intended), to attack MH from 360 […]
7/11/19 #SameHere Hero: Emily Sheehan
Today’s #SameHere Hero: Emily Sheehan, now 16 years old, along w her mom, Sherri. I began talking to Emily’s mom the other day, when she shared w me her daughter’s trauma history that has lead to something called PNES. Since not many know about it, I offered them to share their story, & they […]