Stress and Suicidal Thoughts, Merrill M. Watts

Stress is a universal emotion that everyone experiences at one point or another in their lives. It is a normal physiological response to a perceived threat or demand. When we feel stressed, our bodies prepare us to either fight or take flight by releasing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. This can lead to physical symptoms such as increased heart rate, sweating, and heightened senses. While a little bit of stress can be beneficial as it can help us to perform under pressure, too much stress can have negative effects on our health. Chronic stress can lead to problems such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, gastrointestinal issues, and cardiovascular disease. There are a number of things that society can do to help alleviate stress. 

For example, employers can provide support to employees who are struggling to cope with work-related stress. This could include offering flexible working arrangements, access to mental health support, and training in stress management techniques. Individuals can also take steps to manage stress in a healthy way. This could involve exercise, relaxation techniques such as yoga or meditation, and talking to friends and family about what is causing you stress. If you are struggling to cope with stress, it is important to seek help from a mental health professional.

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Lucious is an actor, an author, a producer, a recording artist/songwriter, and Founder of House Of The Sacred Woman, a spiritual science nonprofit organization (hotsw333.com). Lucious is on a mission to transform his life and the world around him by focusing his efforts on building up his nonprofit organization and utilizing his vision to expand his philanthropic work. House Of The Sacred Woman Mystery School is dedicated to helping transform people's lives to the best versions of themselves, and advancing the cause of uniting the human race into the Age of Love and Acceptance!

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Many men won't go to the doctors for mental help unless their wives or girlfriends make an appointment to schedule it. This shows that society needs to do a better job at taking most of the stigmas and pressures off of men to realize that their bodies and mental health wellness are just as important as anybody else's. Men need to understand this as some form of self-love, and self-care.

Join the conversation with Jillian Henderson as we talk about everything about men’s mental wellness. Jillian is a licensed clinical social worker in mental health every day. She is also a licensed addiction counselor, holding a mental health professional counseling credential in the state of Montana. She currently works for Western Montana Mental Health Center, the largest agency that provides Community Mental Health to people in northwestern Montana. Her role there is a clinical supervisor, having worked in this field since 2009. Let’s grow our men stronger together.

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Pre-show 

[03:49] Overview of Portland’s gun violence and suicide rates

[05:57] Societal, cultural norms around mental health

[09:47] Meet our today’s guest, Jillian Henderson

[10:39] A bit about what she does in her space 

[12:56] Societal stigma surrounding men seeking mental help

[15:45] How a professional mental counselor will assess your problem 

[19:29] Non-therapeutic vs. legitimate therapy when counseling men?

[23:46] How does she counsel other counselors, and what’s the importance?

[31:37] Why counselors feel depressed and guilty at times, and how to handle it

[39:42] Jillian’s goals moving forward

[43 27] The encouragement you need to seek mental help

[45:58] Importance of having a solid physical and psychological health

[49:59] What can men who don’t have a supportive family do

[58:27] Episode wrap up

Notable quotes 

• “Society has made us think of women when it comes to therapy and counseling. However, it’s important to know that mental health does not have a bias.”
• “Men are also subject to many societal expectations, ones that encourage them to be self-sufficient and avoid asking for help, even when they really need it. Oftentimes, it might be too late.”
• “Treat people well, because you just don't know how close somebody is to an edge emotionally and mentally.”
• “As much as you want to physically look good on the outside, there is always work to do on the inside. Stay on the course of making that commitment for yourself.”

Links 

Mental Health Center: https://www.wmmhc.org/

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Thank you for stopping by the Elevate Him podcast. Here you will engage with the CEO of Elevate Him, Nickole Brewster, as she shares her inspirations about helping men and dialogues centered around supporting them. These conversations explain the vision of how she wants to elevate men in such a way that they feel more confident to advocate for themselves, do better in the work world and have better self-esteem and leadership skills.

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The stress and anxiety that come with a traumatic event can be overwhelming. The pain of the event can linger for years, even decades, and this is why it’s important to take time to heal and move on from the pain. The key to getting over these traumatic experiences is to embrace your own strength and power. This means being open-minded about what you want in life, living your life with passion and enthusiasm, and working towards achieving your goals. Do not try to avoid your trauma or forget it because doing so will only worsen it. Releasing the burden of past experiences through talking about them with friends, family, or a therapist is also a good idea. Learn more about how you can get help by tuning in to this episode where Eoj Johnston and Sherlyn Perryman join us. 

Sherlyn is an Administrative Assistant at The Miracles Club, a community recovery center. Though her roots are in Louisiana, she has spent a great amount of time in Portland. Her passion for helping others drives her to feed the homeless and volunteer at various organizations. Evangelism, Sunday school teacher, youth director, praise, and worship leader are some of the areas she has participated in her local Church. She is also an Alumni of Warner Pacific University, where she plans to receive her master's degree in the near future.

Eoj Johnson, the operation manager of Miracle Club. Johnson was previously working for Central City concern, Golden West HRR program (Housing Rapid Response). At Miracle Club, he works as a supervisor over mentors who deal with people struggling with addiction. They have a recovery house, and it houses eight men and one house manager. 

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Allen D Wicks is a husband, spiritual teacher, performance coach, and entrepreneur committed to creating powerful individuals, families, and communities who live lives overflowing with love, power, and faith. Allen is building love, partnership, and community right at home with his wife, Michelle. They are looking forward to showing couples how to keep the passion alive, newly create their love, and live their legacies now! Together they enjoy camping, traveling, a good movie, and making a difference in the various communities to which they belong. Allen is committed to a life of continuous leadership and growth. As an Introduction Leader for Landmark, he is a highly trained coach in transformational education and expanding himself to fulfill the vision he has for his faith community.

Charles Dennis is a father of three children ages 14,12 and 11. (Lauren, Madison, and Patrick) Has worked with youth and young adults for the last fifteen years. From a vocational standpoint, Charles is an accountant who has worked in the public, private and non-profit sectors and now is a Team Lead in the Federal Government. Charles is also a trainer that teaches HITT cycle and strength.

Joe Jaeger from Illinois. I am a father of four children (blended). I have a beautiful and supporting wife that continues to push me to be better. I am currently in my 3rd year of teaching high school math. I absolutely love my job and the impact that I have in my classroom.  I have tried to continue to build my faith throughout the last few years of my life. I have also tried to better myself as a father, husband, son, and brother. Thus, the thought of the group "Empowering the Inside Man" began.

James Wick member of  Empowering the Inside Man Book Club

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Part 2 of the conversation with Eoj Johnson, the operation manager of Miracle Club. Johnson was previously working for Central City concern, Golden West HRR program (Housing Rapid Response). At Miracle Club, he works as a supervisor over mentors who deal with people struggling with addiction. They have a recovery house, and it houses eight men and one house manager. During the episode, Johnson shares how losing his son to drugs after coming out of jail inspired him to help the community.

We also dive into the importance of fatherhood, taking responsibilities, and adjusting your parenting strategies to create positive change.

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There are a lot of factors that can impact a father's ability to connect with their children, but one of the most common is penitentiary. Most fathers, when they get imprisoned, they’re denied the opportunity to bond with their children. This can result in children going to the streets or becoming rebellious towards their mother as they try to fill in for their absent father. Fathers are key figures in the lives of their children, and it is important for them to be fully involved and visible in their children’s lives.

Joined the conversation with JJ Johnson, the operation manager of Miracle Club. Johnson was previously working for Central City concern, Golden West HRR program (Housing Rapid Response). At Miracle Club, he works as a supervisor over mentors who deal with people struggling with addiction. They have a recovery house, and it houses eight men and one house manager. 

During the episode, Johnson shares how losing his son to drugs after coming out of jail inspired him to help the community. We also dive into the importance of fatherhood, taking responsibilities, and adjusting your parenting strategies to create positive change.  

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:41] What in for you in today show

[03:01] Statistic around men mental health and wellbeing  

[06:03] Why men self-help resources are limited in the society 

[08:17] A bit about Johnson career background  

[11:13] How Johnson was released from penitentiary as parole 

[12:50] How losing his oldest son to drugs inspired him to help people  

[18:21] Fatherhood and the importance of reconnecting children with their fathers 

[21:37] Planting positivity in the young generation  

[23:35] Using social media to create a positive change that children can tap into 

[27:01] The reasons some fathers chose not to be involved 

[20:19] Adjusting your parenting and taking responsibility as a parent 

[34:23] Being honest with yourself and taking time to listen 

Notable quotes 

• “You don't know what you can do unless you continue trying to be better.”
• “There is the power behind pain, turn your pain to power.”
• “Children feel pain when people push their pain aside to focus on personal prosperity.”
• “If you plant good seed in the minds of the younger generation, they will spread like everything else.”
• “When you’re running from something you’re running to something.”
• “Taking time to listen will make you a good listener.”

About the show;

Thank you for stopping by the Elevate Him podcast. Here you will engage with the CEO of Elevate Him, Nickole Brewster, as she shares her inspirations about helping men and dialogues centered around supporting them. These conversations explain the vision of how she wants to elevate men in such a way that they feel more confident to advocate for themselves, do better in the work world and have better self-esteem and leadership skills.

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Since the beginning of time, men have been taught to be stoic, stay silent, and not express their emotions. In order to balance this out, women are also taught that it is natural for them to talk about their feelings and share their thoughts. The hope is that this would lead both sexes toward a better understanding of one another. However, this has not been the case in reality.

Join the conversation with men as they share factors driving them to stay closed off, the benefits they would enjoy for opening up, and tips of when you need to open up as a man. It's time for a conversation that society needs to have with men about how talking about our feelings can give us an edge in relationships and careers.

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[01:59] The team is here for you in today’s episode

[04:33] Inspiring life story of Dennis

[06:23] Why do men still find it hard to share what they are going through

[07:19] Who should not perceive men as weak beings, other men or women?

[08:15] This is why men commit suicide

[10:38] Men from Colombia Villa suffer because of this notion

[12:29] Men are programmed not to show weakness, and this is passed to generations

[15:25] Is it hard for men to embrace opening up as a sign of strength and not weakness?

[18:50] The younger generation of men can be the change we want to see

[20:38] Avenues to help men are very few. Men are the last to be considered

[23:54] What men really need from women and why

[29:55] The mission of helping men is achievable

[31:47] Let’s combine efforts to help our men

Notable quotes 

• “The more you let go, the freer you become.”
• “Men don’t open up their challenges because they are not comfortable with self.”
• “Closed mouths don’t get fed. You can’t get help without asking for it.”
• “Secrets are cancer. They will eat you to death.”
• “People have much value as you give them.”

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***Thank you for stopping by the Elevate Him podcast. Here you will engage with the CEO of Elevate Him, Nickole Brewster, as she shares her inspirations about helping men and dialogues centered around supporting them. These conversations explain the vision of how she wants to elevate men in such a way that they feel more confident to advocate for themselves, do better in the work world and have better self-esteem and leadership skills.***

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The issue of men’s mental health is a big concern, and it is seen as a major cause of the current suicide rate. Men generally have less support and less empathy than women. This makes them more prone to negative emotions, double standards of life, and they are more likely to commit suicide, especially in our society where they are not allowed to express their feelings. No gentleman was to feel screwed up and to stay within the societal expectation; most are locked up in their emotional trauma and suffering in silence. They need help to let go and heal.

Join the conversation with Vincent Osborne as he shares his life up and down, transition, and how he got into poetry in the ‘Let’s Drop Suicide Rate’ Space. Vincent is an author and a poet. He works with The Lost Poets, a poetic group of worldwide writers whose mission is to shine a light on topics that affect humanity on a wide scale. 

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[01:50] What inspired Vincent to write the book “The Lost Poets: Suicide Notes.”

[06:47] How Vincent interprets writing when it comes to letting out negative emotions 

[09:30] Vincent upbringing and what he learned from childhood experiences

[15:42] How Vincent got in poetry and collaborated with other poets

[22:49] How the concept “Suicide Notes” came about

[25:32] The importance of being transparent, vulnerable, and letting it go

[22:28] Vincent dark moments and how he transitioned from suicide thoughts to transforming lives

[32:58] How to find “The Lost Poets: Suicide Notes” book

[35:20] Vincent experiences and journey to healing after a divorce 

[40:40] Vincent first book and how he kept his team perspective growing 

[46:12] Vincent second book Black in 2019: Suicide Notes

[48:53] About the third book, which is in progress

[50:26] Turning your pain into a purpose to transform lives 

[54:05] The lost Poet’s vision and mission in the poet space

[57:46] How to get The Lost Poets books and other resources

Notable quotes 

“No matter the situation you always have a voice.”

“Every day is a struggle for everybody.”

“Victory and healing are for people who wake up every day with determination.”

“Pain can help you create something special.”

Resources Mentioned

The Lost Poets: Suicide Notes

Black in 2019: Suicide Notes

Links Mentioned

YouTube: The Lost Poets

About the show;

***Thank you for stopping by the Elevate Him podcast. Here you will engage with the CEO of Elevate Him, Nickole Brewster, as she shares her inspirations about helping men and dialogues centered around supporting them. These conversations explain the vision of how she wants to elevate men in such a way that they feel more confident to advocate for themselves, do better in the work world and have better self-esteem and leadership skills.***

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Everyone needs to stop and reflect on the consequences of the decisions they have made in the past. This is important since it helps you to stay focused and stop making mistakes. There are many tools that you can use to reflect on your decision before taking action. Some of these tools involve meditating, journaling, or reflecting on your life decisions. 

Join me, Nickole Brewster, as we celebrate one year in service helping our men in society. In this short episode, I will share some of our achievements, lessons learned, and milestones. I will also let you know the people, sponsors, and partners I have worked with since Elevate Him started. Thanks so much for your continued support of this noble mission. 

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:20] What’s in for you in today’s episode

[01:08] How the whole idea of helping men came about

[03:12] It has been God, it will be God

[04:03] Our partners and sponsors

[10:08] The mission of Elevate Him

[11:04] People and firms I have done my recordings with

[18:44] Our achievements and victories

[23:22] The masterpiece lessons I’ve learned

[23:50] Various boards that Nickole is a member

[25:46] We now have  Elevate Him Podcast

[29:05] Our first anniversary celebrations

[31:44] A bitter but beneficent lesson

Notable quotes

• “No one commits suicide because they want to die, but to solve a temporary problem.”
• “Never despise small things; they make a difference.” 
• “Downtimes could be seasons of great victories.” 
• “If it doesn’t speak love, it dies.”

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***Thank you for stopping by the Elevate Him podcast. Here you will engage with the CEO of Elevate Him, Nickole Brewster, as she shares her inspirations about helping men and dialogues centered around supporting them. These conversations explain the vision of how she wants to elevate men in such a way that they feel more confident to advocate for themselves, do better in the work world and have better self-esteem and leadership skills. ***

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