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WIBW is taking a stand for the mental health of our community. Kansas ranks last in the nation for mental healthcare.

Episode 18: One-on-One with Eric Kirsch, Marine Corps veteran/Law enforcement officer 11/04/2024

Episode 18: One-on-One with Eric Kirsch, Marine Corps veteran/Law enforcement officer His humorous social media posts are sprinkled with serious offers of a listening ear and a fancy sparkling water. They're born from experiences on the job as a law enforcement officer, and on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan. In this episode, Marine Corps veteran and Wabaunsee Co., Kan. undersheriff Eric Kirsch reveals the personal struggles that shaped his personal mission to help others overcome and know they're not alone. /episode/index/show/1aabe9ec-4494-44f5-9d1b-e3f5e0902089/id/33780137

Episode 17: One-on-One with Melissa Owen from Beacon for Hope 10/18/2024

Episode 17: One-on-One with Melissa Owen from Beacon for Hope Melissa Owen's sister loved lighthouses. When she died by suicide, Melissa wanted to offer others a light in the darkness through Beacon for Hope. In this conversation, Melissa shares her journey to founding the suicide prevention organization and how they work to connect people with resources addressing issues that might lead to mental health struggles. /episode/index/show/1aabe9ec-4494-44f5-9d1b-e3f5e0902089/id/33519942

Episode 16: One-on-one with John 'The Iron Man' Cantrell 10/08/2024

Episode 16: One-on-one with John 'The Iron Man' Cantrell If parents' love could stop bad things from happening, John 'The Iron Man' Cantrell said he had ten times more than he needed. But it wasn't enough to keep mental illness from leading him down a path of addiction, prison, even attempting to take his own life. In this conversation, the boxing champ gets raw about his story, and why he feels obligated to share it - so others know they're not alone. /episode/index/show/1aabe9ec-4494-44f5-9d1b-e3f5e0902089/id/33380022

Episode 15: One-on-One with Brail Watson 09/24/2024

Episode 15: One-on-One with Brail Watson Brail Watson is a classically-trained musician, a rapper and a pastor. His latest album is focused on mental health - it even debuted with a youth mental health awareness event. In this candid conversation, Brail shares how his upbringing shaped his mental health journey, how music is an outlet, and how his own experiences with racism - and a conversation with a friend - caused him to rethink his own views on race. /episode/index/show/1aabe9ec-4494-44f5-9d1b-e3f5e0902089/id/33188307

Episode 14: One-one-one with "The Hope Dealer," Rachel Holthaus 09/06/2024

Episode 14: One-one-one with "The Hope Dealer," Rachel Holthaus Rachel Holthaus survived a devastating accident that she'll now tell you was no accident. Her journey through mental health struggles, to cries for help, to -now- dealing in hope is inspiring. /episode/index/show/1aabe9ec-4494-44f5-9d1b-e3f5e0902089/id/32948342

Episode 13: One-on-One with Alicia Strube of #MentalHealthAwareness 08/13/2024

Episode 13: One-on-One with Alicia Strube of #MentalHealthAwareness Struggling with mental health issues as a pre-teen, Alicia Strube felt alone and isolated. It all changed when she started what would grow to be one of the largest mental health support groups on Facebook. /episode/index/show/1aabe9ec-4494-44f5-9d1b-e3f5e0902089/id/32564507

Episode 12: One-on-One with Melissa Etheridge 07/30/2024

Episode 12: One-on-One with Melissa Etheridge Yes, THAT Melissa Etheridge! The Leavenworth, Kan. native shares about her new docu-series and music recorded at Topeka Correctional Facility. The conversation touches on trauma, second chances, lessons learned, and finding joy. /episode/index/show/1aabe9ec-4494-44f5-9d1b-e3f5e0902089/id/32352382

Episode 11: One-on-One with Connie Michaelis - Mental health as we age 07/23/2024

Episode 11: One-on-One with Connie Michaelis - Mental health as we age Our bodies and our lifestyles change as we get older - whether we want it to happen or not! And that can take a toll on our mental health. Author and speaker Connie Michaelis shares lessons learned from her career working in adult care, as well as her own aging journey. /episode/index/show/1aabe9ec-4494-44f5-9d1b-e3f5e0902089/id/32264047

Episode 10: One-on-One...the story behind Damon's Purpose 07/15/2024

Episode 10: One-on-One...the story behind Damon's Purpose On Jan. 19, 2021, Damon Quigley asked his mom to bring home his favorite snacks, told her he loved her, then, later that day, took his own life. He was just 13-years-old. In this candid conversation, his mom Brenda shares how the family has turned their pain into purpose. Hear why they decided to be open about their story - and what she would tell Damon, if she'd had the chance. /episode/index/show/1aabe9ec-4494-44f5-9d1b-e3f5e0902089/id/32147472

Episode 9: One-on-One with the "I'm from Topeka" Guy, Tevyn Harmon 06/25/2024

Episode 9: One-on-One with the "I'm from Topeka" Guy, Tevyn Harmon Tevyn Harmon has become a social media sensation, spreading peace and love, and sharing the positive spin on his hometown of Topeka, Kan. Tevyn also is raising awareness of mental health. Take a listen to his journey, and what everyone can learn from it. /episode/index/show/1aabe9ec-4494-44f5-9d1b-e3f5e0902089/id/31887057

Episode 8: Stacey's Story 06/11/2024

Episode 8: Stacey's Story Stacey Lyddon said art is her self-healing superpower. The discovery helped her rebuild her life, but the journey started with childhood trauma that led her through a cycle of addiction, homelessness and legal trouble. /episode/index/show/1aabe9ec-4494-44f5-9d1b-e3f5e0902089/id/31701677

Episode 7: One-on-One with Phelica Glass 05/16/2024

Episode 7: One-on-One with Phelica Glass Licensed social worker and counselor Phelica Glass is known for her positive, motivating aura. But she says it's a choice she makes every day. She shares her journey and lessons learned in this candid conversation. /episode/index/show/1aabe9ec-4494-44f5-9d1b-e3f5e0902089/id/31344037

Episode 6: Mental Health Awareness Month 05/10/2024

Episode 6: Mental Health Awareness Month A special Mental Health Awareness Month edition of Eye on NE Kansas focused on WIBW's "Hear me. See me." campaign. /episode/index/show/1aabe9ec-4494-44f5-9d1b-e3f5e0902089/id/31236677

Episode 5: One-on-One with Dr. Walt 05/02/2024

Episode 5: One-on-One with Dr. Walt The Menninger family changed the way many people viewed and approached mental health issues when Drs. William, Karl and C.F. founded the Menninger Clinic in 1925 in Topeka, Kan. William's son, Dr. Walt, remains in Topeka today, where he's enjoyed something of a renaissance, especially among younger generations. In this exclusive conversation for WIBW's Hear me. See me. campaign, Dr. Walt talks about his family's impact, his own research into how our mind's work - and just how it is he's able to connect so well with younger people! /episode/index/show/1aabe9ec-4494-44f5-9d1b-e3f5e0902089/id/31093613

Episode 4: One-on-One with Damon Parker 04/02/2024

Episode 4: One-on-One with Damon Parker Damon Parker seemed on top of the world: the high school wrestling teams he coached just won state titles, his infectious personality won over all he met. But then, a colleague of his wife's took his own life, and Damon came face to face with his own demons. In this open and frank conversation, Damon shares his mental health struggles, what it took for him to come forward, and how he spreads the message that help is available. He also offers perspective on how he approaches young athletes. Damon Parker is now executive director of . Find mental health resources at /episode/index/show/1aabe9ec-4494-44f5-9d1b-e3f5e0902089/id/30648658

Episode 3: Mental health is for everyone 03/01/2024

Episode 3: Mental health is for everyone Kenisha Morton, LMSW and Angel Patterson-Tetuan, APRN are mental health providers in Topeka, Kan. Both are Black women who advocate for overcoming barriers to accessing mental health care, whether they be systemic or cultural. /episode/index/show/1aabe9ec-4494-44f5-9d1b-e3f5e0902089/id/30193348

Episode 2: Conversation with S.J. Hazim 02/08/2024

Episode 2: Conversation with S.J. Hazim is a project of WIBW-TV designed to raise awareness of mental health and the issues surrounding it. Part of the effort is to give voice to people to share their stories. S.J. Hazim is a community advocate and activator, enterpreneur, musician and more. In this conversation with host Melissa Brunner, S.J. shares the more personal backstory that's led to where he is today, and how it led to his involvement with NAMI Kansas. If you think you know S.J., take a listen - you may be surprised! /episode/index/show/1aabe9ec-4494-44f5-9d1b-e3f5e0902089/id/29861363

Episode 1: Hear me. See me. 02/02/2024

Episode 1: Hear me. See me. If you are in crisis or need someone to listen, call 988. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. Hear me. See me. is a year-long effort by WIBW-TV to focus on issues surrounding mental health. We aim to raise awareness, amplify voices and inspire change. In this debut episode, we share the project's launch during a special Eye on NE Kansas, bringing together representives of mental health organizations from throughout NE Kansas for an overview of the issue. /episode/index/show/1aabe9ec-4494-44f5-9d1b-e3f5e0902089/id/29774578

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