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!

A proven formula for achieving your New Year's resolution! Deborah Mallow is the CEO AT THE DAILY DECISIONS™️ YOUR RAY OF SUNSHINE: AN INSPIRATIONAL PUBLIC SPEAKER, AUTHOR, IMPASSIONED PRESENTER AND FACILITATOR; she values addressing both large and mid-sized audiences with powerful presentations and creative, interactive exercises that will help your workforce, sales teams, your affinity groups, members and stakeholders attain customized, meaningful and productive work/life success.

In episode 522 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Deborah chose Syracuse University, how she was able to achieve consistent and high level results in sales, how we can unlock more happiness in our lives, how to stop procrastinating, how to nurture self-control instead of anger, how to end the negative self-talk in our brains, how college students can find their purpose in life, how to focus on gratitude this Thanksgiving, and how we can achieve our New Year's resolutions. Enjoy!

How to live a life without limits! Vivienne Kjönö, born in the beautiful city of Stockholm, Sweden, continues to lead a vibrant international life. Vivienne’s prominent corporate track record has represented well-known domestic and multinational companies. Her success is a direct result of creating strategic goodwill alliances. Working with recognizable global hospitality brands, such as TGI Fridays restaurants and Costco Network; involving franchisee procurement development for Scandinavia; and showcasing placement of regional Northern California award-winning wines represent just a few of her past successful entrepreneurial projects. Her outlook is simple: “Every day is a get-to day!”

In episode 521 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what her early journey on Wall Street was like, how she was able to bring TGI Fridays from the United States to Northern Europe, how an aspiring movie producer can get their first break in the business, how her "life without limits" mindset drives her success, and how you can create an international career. Enjoy!

On episode 520 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we have for you a great program called "Healing Together: Navigating Post-Election Stress and Uplifting Our Students" with mental health expert Brittany Richmond and the Executive Director of Half a Sorrow Foundation, Dennis Gillan. We'll discuss how we can manage our personal and professional stress, uplift students in a divisive climate, build campus resilience, implement effective self-care, as well as long-term mental health planning and resources.

Brittany Richmond is a dynamic and charismatic mental health expert with over a decade of experience. Diagnosed with multiple anxiety disorders, including an impulse control disorder, right after high school, she was inspired to enter the fields of counseling and psychology. Brittany has since dedicated herself to ending the stigma surrounding mental health and reaching out to as many struggling young people as possible with her story and voice.

Dennis Gillan is a national thought leader on the topic of suicide prevention and mental health advocacy. Unfortunately, he has been deeply touched by suicide after the loss of both of his brothers to suicide, eleven years apart. He has worked on the suicide prevention hotline, he is an author, he is a TEDx speaker, but his real calling is helping to improve mental health by promoting real conversations. Dennis is the executive director of a non-profit called the Half a Sorrow Foundation.

How to not worry about things out of your control? Ron Schneebaum, MD is uniquely positioned to teach you how to live a happier life. During his 40 year career as a primary care pediatrician, he regularly noted the power and importance of love for the human psyche. He also saw that when love is not felt, self-worth crumbles, and enjoyment of life decreases. Ron is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He left a thriving clinical practice to teach larger audiences ways to heal and experience greater happiness. He does this through his book, Bigger Hearted: A Retired Pediatrician’s Prescriptions for Living a Happier Life, podcast, social media content, workshops, lectures, and individual consultations.

On episode 519 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what was the best part of being a pediatrician for 40 years, why caring and compassion seems to have left medicine, how we can heal our childhood trauma, how we can eliminate worry, how we can stop the negative self-talk, how to build better relationships, how to find our meaning and purpose in life, and how to eliminate stress. Enjoy!

How to fix your hangover? When it comes to health, Jill Grimes, MD, is PASSIONATE about PREVENTION. As a proud Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, her practical and evidence-based advice covers all ages, genders and body parts. Dr. Grimes has always enjoyed educating, in and out of the exam rooms. Her message is shared across all media platforms, from print magazines and online forums, to radio talk shows and television. Dr. Grimes was a National Merit and President’s Endowed Scholar at Texas A&M University, the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of ’87 (Whoop!) She earned her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, and completed her family medicine residency in Austin, TX, in 1991. After twenty years of private practice in Austin, Dr. Grimes then worked part-time on campus at the University of Texas University Health Services until 2020, at which point she pivoted to community outreach through public health initiatives during COVID. As a parent of freshly graduated college students herself, Dr. Grimes is especially empathetic to the medical challenges these young people experience. Dr. Grimes passion project, however, is an award-winning book now in it’s third edition: the humorous and evidence-based “The ULTIMATE College Student Health Handbook: Your Guide for Everything from Hangovers to Homesickness”.

In episode 518 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Dr. Grimes chose Texas A&M for her undergraduate experience, what she does for the University of Massachusetts Medical School, what are BORGs and are they dangerous, what happens in your brain when you blackout from drinking, 5. what are the warning signs of alcohol poisoning, how do I fix my hangover from drinking alcohol, what is Dr. Grimes' stance on marijuana, and how do I know one of my friends needs help with their mental health. Enjoy!