1 in 5: From Bullied to Healed Jacqueline DiPasquale

The seventh episode of 1 in 5: From Bullied to Healed digs into the unique story of Rishi and Tyler, two friends who truly went from bullied to inseparable. While Rishi grew up as an Indian Hindu who was ruthlessly targeted by his classmates for his culture, ability to speak English, and various medical issues, Tyler's primitive years were filled with merciless words and actions directed towards his ADHD, passion for nature, and love of video game music. Although their childhoods were much different from one another, the commonality of Rishi and Tyler's stories as victims of bullying led them to the start of a beautiful friendship during their senior year of high school. To this day, their brotherhood is stronger than ever thanks to the mature realizations they each had as they began to open up with one another. Rishi and Tyler sincerely exemplify what it means for a bully to admit that he or she was wrong, and for a victim to wholeheartedly forgive his or her bully.

The sixth episode of 1 in 5: From Bullied to Healed features the professional insight of a licensed associate counselor who is working as a therapist. Known as "Anonymous Therapist" in this episode for confidentiality purposes, she discusses the short-term and long-term mental health effects from not only being a victim of bullying, but also being a bully. She dives into the mind of a bully to help us better understand why he or she is targeting others. Anonymous Therapist also offers recommendations for specific kinds of therapy for both victims of bullying and bullies to seek. She additionally gives suggestions for the kinds of resources that schools, workplaces, and communities should be utilizing to more effectively educate people about Bullying Prevention.

The fifth episode of 1 in 5: From Bullied to Healed spotlights a story of inexplicable pain and incredible healing from Ava Marvel, a suicide attempt survivor and advocate for the underdog. Ava describes how being bullied for her physical appearance and eccentric personality led to her suicide attempt on June 17, 2008, just two days before her 17th birthday. She talks about how her suicide attempt was a pivotal moment that shaped the trajectory of her bright and beautiful future in social work. Today, Ava is finally truly loving herself for the beautiful person she is, inside and out, claiming victory over self-hatred, an eating disorder, and abuse at home during her childhood in addition to her suicide attempt. She is a living reminder to "1 in 5ers" who are struggling with suicidal thoughts and behaviors that they are not alone.

The fourth episode of 1 in 5: From Bullied to Healed features the inspirationally eye-opening story of Jimmy Fanizzi, host of the Bottom Line podcast, musician, and budding play-by-play announcer. Known for always posting motivational quotes across his social media platforms, Jimmy grew up being bullied by classmates due to his disability. As a young man with Asperger's Syndrome, now known as Autism Spectrum Disorder, he shares about how being bullied led him on the journey to fully embracing and loving himself. Today, Jimmy encourages others who are differently abled to not allow their disabilities to define who they are.

The third episode of 1 in 5: From Bullied to Healed dives into a powerful testimony from Christopher Willshire, an accomplished head pageant judge, brand storyteller, professional speaker, and much more. Christopher shares his #1in5 story about growing up bullied for being gay and shares advice for LGBTQ youth victims of bullying about how to find their own inner light, as he discovered for himself.

The second episode of 1 in 5: From Bullied to Healed discusses about the strong connection between nutrition and mental health. It features the owners of RevolutioniZe Nutrition, nutrition and fitness experts Randy and Michelle Frankel. Listen in as Randy and Michelle offer their expert knowledge about how 1-in-5ers around the world can eat their way to a healthy mind.