EP 32: ADAM
A FACE PROJECT
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EP 31: CHELSEA
A FACE PROJECT
SUMMARY: Has letting go or surrendering ever been a challenge for you? Do you practice yoga? Is spiritual connection and growth important to you? You are Chelsea. MENTIONS: - http://podcastmovement.com/ Photos: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jenningsphoto/ NOTES: Summer vacation, plus the timelessness of our approach Natalie talks about new goals for AFP and our first-person storytelling style Today’s story is one from the archives The difficulty in surrendering Natalie talks about selling everything she owns and...
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EP 30: TEAGUE
A FACE PROJECT
SUMMARY: Do you struggle with personal identity based on some part of your upbringing? Does it feel like you have a lot to say but don’t know how to get it all out? Have you ever been bothered by something you can’t change about yourself? You are Teague. MENTIONS: The New Folklore: Lyrical Tales for Circuit Sessions streaming at Wisecracks & Roadside Flats podcast NOTES: Natalie introduces Teague and story #30 Issue 4 of the magazine is in the store! Teague’s conversation with Natalie to catch up and talk shop Podcasting as a good avenue for storytelling &...
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EP 29: REBECCA
A FACE PROJECT
SUMMARY: Is education important to you? Have you received mixed-message reviews at work for a job you feel you excel at? Are you a public or private school teacher? You are Rebecca. Extras & mentions: Our website: JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON FB: Instagram: – Design: – Photography: – – More info & view slideshow at NOTES: Join our Facebook community! What is the hardest part about being a teacher? Attention teachers FB post: What is a positive or negative aspect of being a teacher? Rebecca’s story Really interesting journey and difficult...
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EP 28: JASON
A FACE PROJECT
SUMMARY: Have you ever pushed yourself mentally and physically? Do you have a desire to compete–or have you competed–in a triathalon, marathon, or Ironman? Are you interested human anatomy and discovering the limits of the human body? You are Jason. Mentioned in this episode: Ironman - YouTube crowd clip: NOTES: No pain Today’s episode explores how far you can push your body mentally, physically, & emotionally Join us on and check out Ask the Storyteller! – We have a magazine to go with this podcast! [6:05] Jason’s story [6:25] The 3 legs of the journey and...
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EP 27: EUGENE
A FACE PROJECT
SUMMARY: Do you ever wonder what your purpose is in life? Is helping others important to you? Do you value faith, family, friends, and your fellow man? You are Eugene. Mentioned in this episode: - - NOTES: 1:00 “This can’t be what life is about…” 2:00 Thank you for supporting us & a little about our magazine 3:00 Free copy of our magazine if you sign up at 3:30 Ask the Storyteller in our FB group: A Face Project Community - 6:00 What is one way that you contribute positively to your community? 8:20 Eugene’s story begins 9:30 Moved from Kenya to Dallas, TX 10:12...
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EP 26: GEOFF
A FACE PROJECT
Do you read or write poetry? Do you struggle with addiction? Are you interested in the history of New York City? Then you are Geoff. Mentioned in this episode: Geoff’s books: Geoff’s son’s book: - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316231592 McSorley’s website: AA: Joseph Mitchell: - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210783.Up_in_the_Old_Hotel Photograph of Babe Ruth: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nat_Fein Music: Billy Murray “The Streets of New York” Hyden Quartet “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” NOTES: 2:00 Join our !...
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EP 25: SARAH
A FACE PROJECT
Are you moved and inspired by connecting with others in a physically intimate way? Do you love what you do for work? Is your true love out there waiting to be found? You are Sarah. Mentioned in this episode: Supporting A Face Project: Contribute – http://www.afaceproject.com/contribute/ Join the conversation: A Face Project: Community – Music: Aureroc – Photography: Natalie Jennings – More info & view slideshow at NOTES: [1:00] Explicit content warning [2:20] YOU ARE SARAH. [3:00] Natalie talks about being in Hawaii & the mic setup (again) [4:15] Intro to the...
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EP 24: MARIEL
A FACE PROJECT
Do you appreciate many different types of music? Does meeting people from a variety of cultures interest you? Are you inspired or intrigued by the intricate craftsmanship that goes into making musical instruments? Then you are Mariel. Mentioned in this episode: Mariel’s home website - Where to buy her album - Hardanger Fiddle Association of America - Supporting A Face Project: Contribute - Join the conversation: A Face Project: Community - More info & view slideshow at NOTES: [2:00] Check out photos of the AMAZING hardanger fiddle [2:45] Ask the Public: What...
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EP 23: PABLO
A FACE PROJECT
Is goal-setting and self-improvement important to you? Have you ever wanted a better education but money has held you back? Was there a time you felt completely free? Then you are Pablo. Mentioned in this episode: – http://greatcommissionoutreach.org/ – http://www.afaceproject.com/podcasts/ep18-alejandro/Supporting A Face Project: – http://www.afaceproject.com/contribute/Join the conversation: – https://www.facebook.com/groups/afaceprojectcommunity/ Music: – More info & view slideshow at NOTES: [1:30] Special offer from AFP [3:20] This...
info_outlineMental illness is widely misunderstood in our culture. In this episode, Chris shares his experience before and after his diagnosis as a person with Bipolar Disorder - www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/index.shtml. Additionally, Chris shared a few resources for listeners wishing to learn more about Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and other mental illnesses.
Natalie opens with a few notes on her experience at Podcast Movement 2016 in Chicago, the world’s largest conference for podcasters. This was the third annual gathering. - podcastmovement.com/
For information or support regarding mental illness:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: dbsa.org - http://dbsa.org/
National Alliance on Mental Illness: nami.org - nami.org/
Statistics mentioned in this episode came from MentalHealth.gov - www.mentalhealth.gov/
Music: Komiku - freemusicarchive.org/music/Komiku/Its_time_for_adventure_/Komiku_-_Its_time_for_adventure_-_13_Bleu
More info & view slideshow at http://www.afaceproject.com/podcasts/ep11-chris/
NOTES:
- [4:50] Mental health facts, figures, and stigmas
- [7:10] Chris talks about his family and how they felt about mental health
- [8:00] Chris talks about why he thinks it’s important to share his story
- [9:00] He talks about why he was a “terrible student”
- [10:35] He talks about his older sister’s health for the first time
- [11:30] Chris reflects on how he acted around his parents and family as a kid
- [12:20] The definition of Bipolar Disorder
- [13:20] The mania side of the disorder, for Chris
- [14:30] Chris talks about depression for the first time
- [15:42] Chris talks about simply thinking he was “weird” as a kid
- [16:40] He mentions his struggles with self esteem
- [17:35] Speaks on how he would hide his issues
- [19:20] Chris talks about his first time seeing a psychiatrist
- [19:58] Chris talks about his experience with his medication
- [21:45] He talks about how the disorder has lost him friends and the difficulties with that
- [22:30] Chris talks about finally being diagnosed as bipolar
- [23:20] Chris talks about how medications are trial and error
- [24:25] Speaks about how the disorder makes him feel old
- [26:23] Chris gives advice to others struggling
- [29:10] What goals and dreams mean for Chris