Kody Green (He/Him) is 28 years old with a diagnosis of Undifferentiated Schizophrenia. Kody is also the Founder of a non-profit, a motivational speaker, and content creator with over one million followers across social media platforms. He has struggled in the past with drug addiction, incarceration, and serious mental health issues. In order to be…

Scott Bullock talked about the different types of Eating Disorders, the 3 components of Eating Disorders, prevention efforts, levels of care, common stigma, statistics, men with Eating Disorders, advice for parents, and so much more.De către Empowerhalfanhour

In the 22 years that Clubhouse Indiana has been established it has shown a great deal of resiliency. In this episode, we explore hardships, challenges, and triumphs that Clubhouse Coalitions can go through. These challenges include the loss of funding, COVID-19, advocacy and timing difficulties. Join us as we navigate Clubhouse Coalitions.…

Gabe Howard is the host of Healthline Media’s Inside Mental Health podcast, author of Mental Illness is an Asshole, and an award-winning speaker. In this episode, Gabe discusses how he got started as a mental health advocate, how you can get started, staying true to yourself when creating content, how to approach and answer both productive criticis…

Shawndale Preston is a Case Worker at Goodwill Easter Seals. In this Episode, Shawndale discusses what a Case Worker does and how to become one. He also discusses how to maintain boundaries within the field and common barriers to treatment services.De către Empowerhalfanhour

David Reece discusses how growing up with mental illness, the challenges of maintaining relationships with family and work, all while finding his life's purpose.De către Empowerhalfanhour

Mike Veny is a world-class keynote speaker, a corporate drumming event facilitator for team building, a podcast host, and the author of several books, including the best-selling book, Transforming Stigma: How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero. His expertise and life experience have been featured on ABC, NBC, and CBS news. Mike also is the winne…

Anna Sackett Rountree is the Director of Communications for Clubhouse International. She talks about the importance of branding, marketing and how Clubhouses can promote themselves within their communities. She also explains what the Clubhouse International network is, the importance of membership and her highly accomplished background before Clubh…

Joe Schablein is a Peer Recovery Supporter at Goodwill Easter Seals. In this Episode, Joe talks about what a Peer Recovery Supporter is. How to become one, what they can offer to their clients, where Peer Recovery Supporters work, what peer organizations exist and so much more.De către Empowerhalfanhour

Kate Young a member of Miracle Clubhouse, Discuses her road to recovery from Bipolar 1 disorder, PTSD, OCD, and anxiety.De către Empowerhalfanhour

Ryan Smith is a Clubhouse Generalist at Magnolia Clubhouse. In this episode we continue to explore the worldwide organization, Clubhouse International that was featured in Episode 4. Ryan talks about what it's like to be a Clubhouse Generalist, his role in the media unit, why media is important in the Clubhouse model, and so much more.…

Host of EmpowerHalfAnHour, Brandon Spatz, talks about his journey with Bipolar 1 Disorder with psychotic features, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder), Anorexia, childhood trauma, self harm, and body image distress.De către Empowerhalfanhour

Our guest Jack Yatsko, Chief Operating Officer of Clubhouse International, talks about the impact the Clubhouse Model makes on people with mental illness and how they recover. Clubhouse International provides a network of Clubhouse communities that serve as a safe and healthy environment to grow beyond recovery and reenter their community as a prod…

Rick Smith, an Army Veteran and a member of Miracle Clubhouse, discusses his life and recovery from mental health disorders. He talks about depression, PTSD, and a personality disorder NOS.De către Empowerhalfanhour

Brittini Long of the Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) talks about her journey to her current career. She also discusses what resources are available locally and nationwide and gives us the current statistics for Montgomery County, Ohio. She tells us what is being done to prevent suicide and substance use…

Clubhouse member Steve gives us his journey when battling mental illness and addictions. As well as his challenges forming relationships and finding recovery. Steve will finish his testimony in a future episode.De către Empowerhalfanhour