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Send us a Text Message.Aimee Muir shares her story of triumph in the face of an unthinkable automobile accident and how hope, pure determination and the support of loved ones can change inevitable circumstances. Amy used her own tragedy to change the lives of others as they battle their own brain injuries displaying the power of healing and the impact of persistant positivity. Amy is an inspiration to others as she found purpose in helping others and changing lives forever.Support the Show.If...

Send us a Text Message.Dave Ebert is an Improv Comedian and Missionary who uses his gifts and talents to help heal the emotional pain of sex trafficking victims. Dave describes in detail how humor and comedy saved his life in his own battle with depression and suicidal thoughts and how the power of laughter extends a healing hand. Dave shares his passion and his mission with his wife Robbie and together they give women whose lives were stolen from them the strength to find their voice.Support...

Send us a Text Message.Richard "Trey" Ashcroft is a career police officer, member of the Garland SWAT Team, and President of the Police Association. Trey highlights the challenges police officers face on the job and in their personal lives and the importance of managing mental health both on and off duty. Trey uses honest dialogue to describe the crucial elements police officers face everyday and helps the audience see police officers as "real people with real issues". Join us in honoring pol...

Send us a Text Message.Mental Perk welcomes Brad Newton, a former educator, an official photographer for the Texas Rangers, as well as an Improv Comedian with a mission. Brad talks about his experience as an educator as well as his amazing career with the Texas Rangers. Most of all, Brad touches all our hearts as he tells his story of losing his wife to a tragic death. Through Brad's enormous personality, he finds a way to manage his grief through comedy and connection to community. Brad is t...

Send us a Text Message.Jacob Talley discusses the impact of experiencing PTSD as a firefighter and first responder. He highlights the stigma of mental health in his industry and the dangers it poses when left untreated. In this episode, Talley opens the discussion of promoting positive mental health in firehouses across the country and the importance of first responders receiving treatment following a traumatic event.Support the Show.If you or anyone you know are struggling with a mental heal...

Send us a Text Message.Anthony "Tony" Monnin visits Mental Perk to talk about his non-profit organization, Carry On, that honors fallen veterans and first responders through the symbolic carrying of the log on special memorial occasions. Tony shares his first hand experience as a veteran and the importance of honoring the fallen and their families as well as talks us through the significance of the log and what it means to those who carry and those who are being remembered. Tune in to find ou...