Managing depression and anxiety in college students is possible! Gabe Howard is an award-winning speaker, author, and podcast host who is passionately dedicated to mental health advocacy while living with bipolar disorder. With over 250 keynote addresses under his belt, he has had the honor of sharing his message at esteemed venues like Oxford University and the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Gabe’s work has been featured on major media outlets such as ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX, with over 150 appearances in news media coverage. He’s also interviewed everyone from experts and researchers to A-list celebrities on Healthline Media’s Inside Bipolar podcast - people like Dr. Phil McGraw, Alanis Morissette, and Jennette McCurdy. Gabe’s ability to talk about suicide and mental health with everyone is what makes him stand out.

In episode 525 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what Gabe's life was like before age 26 when he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, what are the misconceptions around bipolar disorder, how supportive loved ones, treatment, therapy, and self-education led to recovery, what's his favorite interview on the “Inside Mental Health” podcast, some ways to boost your self-esteem, a good conversation starter for someone with social anxiety, how college students can manage their depression or anxiety, how you can help someone who is hesitant to seek help, and how you can explain depression to your family and friends. Enjoy!

College students leveraging public speaking opportunities! Jackie Bailey is the International Conversation Coach, and she inspires clients to break their silence and become victorious over trauma. She is the founder of The Speak Feed Lead Project, a semi-finalist in The World Championship of Public Speaking, a TEDx speaker, and a six-time best-selling author of books ranging on topics from leadership, healing, communication, and parenting. Jackie is an award-winning team builder, educator, leader, and coach, who has spoken for corporations, associations, and nonprofit organizations.

In episode 524 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what trauma Jackie went through as a child, how public speaking has helped her to heal, how college students can overcome stage fright, her advice for creating a clear and impactful message, how to engage your audience, how to use body language to show confidence, her advice on using slides and images in the presentation, how important story telling is during public speaking opportunities, and how college students leverage public speaking opportunities to network and build connections. Enjoy!

Can we discourage substance abuse but still have fun? In her 20s, Jo Weatherford was a drug-and alcohol-addicted Playboy model, partying with celebrities in Hollywood. After an arrest and failed suicide attempt, she knew it was time to get clean. She went back to school to get her master’s degree in Human Development, and spent the next 12 years teaching courses on addiction at the University of Nevada and overseeing drug and alcohol prevention education and intervention for the Office of Student Conduct. She’s now a renowned TEDx speaker, addressing the root causes of addiction through non-traditional approaches to recovery. She’s been sober for 12 years and is proof that radical change is always possible.

On episode 523 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what Jo's childhood was like, what life was like as a Playboy model hanging out with celebrities, how she was able to turn away from drug and alcohol addiction to rewrite her story, how colleges can create a culture that discourages substance abuse while still allowing students to socialize and have fun, how mental health intersects with substance abuse and what should students watch out for in themselves or their friends, advice for those trying to support a friend who have a substance abuse problem, how you can manage stress without turning to alcohol or drugs, and what gives her hope about the way Gen Z is approaching substance use. Enjoy!