Send us a text In this episode, David and John interview Dr. Jack Rozel, a national expert in forensic law, threat management, and violence prevention. They discuss the importance of crisis care and the fear of violence associated with mental health. They also talk about the growth of the 988 Lifeline and the need for public awareness. About Our Gu…

Send us a text In this episode, David and John are joined by Dr. April Naturale, the Vice President of Disaster Services for Vibrant Emotional Health. They discuss the importance of crisis response and mental health support in the wake of disasters, such as 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. They also highlight the role of crisis hotlines, like the Nation…

Send us a text In this episode, David and John sit down with Eric Hipple, former Detroit Lions quarterback, to discuss his impactful work with the University of Michigan's Depression Center of Excellence. Eric shares his journey through depression, shedding light on the mental health challenges faced by NFL players, veterans with traumatic brain in…

Send us a text Sarah Gaer, an expert in trauma and loss, discusses soul exhaustion and its impact on mental health. The conversation explores the history of the concept of the soul and its relevance to understanding human experiences. About Our Guest: Sarah Gaer is a suicide loss survivor and holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counsel…

Send us a text Join David Covington, John Draper, and Jonathan Thomas as they delve into the upcoming Franklin County Crisis Care Center and explore key initiatives in the crisis intervention space. The discussion covers the integration of 988 with 911 call centers, the expansion of mobile response teams, and the critical role of leadership, collab…

Send us a text Join David Covington and John Draper as they sit down with Dr. Eric Rafla-Yuan to delve into his groundbreaking work on decoupling policing from mental health responses. In this episode, they explore Dr. Rafla-Yuan's poignant poem, 'I Can't Breathe,' written after George Floyd's tragic death. Their conversation touches on themes of i…

Send us a text In this conversation, David Covington, John Draper, and Brian Mishara discuss older research in suicide prevention and the lack of significant discoveries in recent years. The conversation touches on the role of crisis hotlines and the value of volunteers in providing compassionate care. The need for crisis care-specific training and…

Send us a text David Covington, John Draper, and Wendell Fields discuss various topics related to mental health and crisis intervention. Wendell talks about his personal journey with mental health, including experiences of trauma, addiction, and suicidal thoughts. He emphasizes the importance of seeking help and the role of peer support in recovery…

Send us a text In this conversation, Kevin Curtis, the Director of Hospital Crisis Services for the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, discusses the development of the Kevin Carolyn Gardner Mental Health Crisis Care Center in Salt Lake City. The center aims to provide a warm and inclusive environment for individuals in crisis, focusing on non-refusa…

Send us a text David Covington, John Draper, and Pierluigi Mancini discuss the importance of linguistic and cultural focus in behavioral health services, the value of peer support, and the need for linguistic access in crisis care. Pierluigi shares his recovery journey and the founding of his organization dedicated to providing linguistic access to…

Send us a text David Covington, Dr. John Draper, and Dr. Brian Hepburn delve into the world of crisis intervention and mental health care. Through personal anecdotes, they explore the evolution of crisis care, the critical role of Medicaid, and the significance of community-based services. About the Lifelines Podcast: The 988 Podcast offers an enga…

Send us a text In this conversation, Tonja Myles discusses her recovery journey, spirituality's role in mental health, and her work with the Huntsman Family Foundation. She emphasizes the importance of faith and hope in the recovery process and the need for high-quality treatment and research in mental health. About Our Guest: Tonja Myles is an ord…

Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Singer, a renowned suicide prevention specialist and professor of social work, delves into crisis intervention, the future of mental health treatment for children, and the vital role schools play in teaching mental health. About the Lifelines Podcast: The 988 Podcast offers an engaging and informative fo…

Send us a text In this episode, David and John interview Dr. Thomas Joiner, an expert in suicide research. They talk about how suicide connects to evolutionary biology. The discussion covers: Self-sacrifice in social insects and its relation to human suicide. Higher suicide rates among men. The roles of loneliness and belongingness in suicide risk.…

Send us a text David and John welcome Dr. Thomas Niederkrotenthaler, a suicidologist and mental health researcher, to discuss the Papageno Effect, which focuses on stories of hope and recovery. During this episode, the trio discusses the power of storytelling and its impact on suicide prevention as a means to counteract the negative effects of suic…

Send us a text David Covington and John Draper discuss various topics related to crisis care and suicide prevention. They are joined by guest Joy Brunson-Nsubuga, who shares insights on her career and focus in crisis care. The conversation covers themes such as expanding crisis care to include addiction treatment and integrating lived experience in…

Send us a text Join us on a compelling journey through the heart of crisis intervention with our esteemed guest, Willie Whited, a true pioneer in the field since the 1960s. Experience a blend of nostalgia, celebration, and insightful discussions as we kick off the conference season, reminiscing about past gatherings and gearing up for the unificati…

Send us a text In this episode, David and Dr. John were joined by Professor Chan Lai Fong, who shared insights on suicide prevention efforts in Malaysia. The conversation covers themes such as the importance of decriminalizing suicide, reducing access to lethal means, and promoting gender equality. They also discuss the impact of the Zero Suicide m…

Send us a text Kevin Briggs, the “Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge,” joins David and John at the Lifelines Podcast. They discuss his book and his experiences as a crisis negotiator, particularly dealing with individuals contemplating suicide on the bridge. The podcast features segments with Briggs discussing powerful stories from the book, rapid-…

Send us a text Dr. Richard McKeon from SAMHSA joins David and John to discuss the pivotal integration of 988 and 911 services. They explore the evolution of suicide prevention, highlighting the shift toward proactive support for individuals in crisis and detailing strategies to aid those in need during critical moments. Thanks for listening! Follow…

Send us a text Join us for a riveting conversation with Angela Hammond, a seasoned frontline worker in crisis call centers. Angela shares her most memorable experiences, challenges faced, and valuable insights gained over the years in this critical role. From moments of profound connection to navigating tough situations with compassion, Angela prov…

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James is joined by friend and training partner Lewis Lazenby to recap all the action from the main card of UFC Fight Night 159 from Mexico City! Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thegtgpodcast Follow James: @harderotkillbjj Follow Lewis: @that_lazenby_guy Follow Shan: @foxface_world We are brought to you by www.desktopdojo.com…

In this episode James flies solo whilst Shan is away and discusses: -Tristan Connelly's bumper paycheck -Why the UFC should make the Justin Gaethje vs. Conor Mcgregor fight -Why a Cowboy vs. Paul Felder fight makes sense -David Branch being released for a USADA violation And more! Follow the podcast on instagram @thegtgpodcast Follow James @hardert…

We sip some beverages and recap all things Fight Night 158 immediately after we watch it. We talk about: - What could be next in Donald Corrine's career after two losses? - A possible match up between Conor McGregor and Justin Gaethje or whether he should wait for Khabib. - Todd Duffee exposing himself on international television - Michel Pereira p…

In today's episode we preview and break down the main fights on the UFC Fight Night 158 card in Vancouver headlined by Justin Goethe vs. Donald Cerrone and James makes his picks. We also discuss the precarious state of the Ferguson Khabib fight, the newly announced Vincente Luque vs. Wonderboy match up and a bunch of other stuff! Enjoy! Follow the …

In todays episode we sit down, drink some coffee and have a chat about all things MMA related including: -Rampage trying to remain relevant by storming the cage after Bellator 226 -Dana White's shady and not so subtle attempts to make a McGregor rematch with Khabib ahead of the Ferguson fight -The long and difficult history of Khabib vs. Ferguson a…

In our first podcast since moving from Thailand to Tbilisi we drink some wine and have an informal chat about the main fights from UFC 242, the important fights to make for Khabib's legacy and how important co-main events should be five rounds as well as some random current events! This episode was brought to you by Desktop Dojo. Go checkout their …

In this episode we Recap all the main fights from UFC 241, talk about future matches for all the fighters on the card, whether Daniel Cormier will retire, how a rematch between Stipe Miocic and Francis Nganou would go, a possible fight between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal, whether or not Paulo Costa serves a title shot after his win over Yoel Romer…

In this episode we preview the three main fights on the UFC 241 card in Anaheim California: Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier, Nate Diaz vs. Anthony Pettis and Yoel Romero vs. Paulo Costa In the current events section we talk about Connor Mcgreggor slapping an old man in a pub, Cat Zingano retiring, Little Nog refusing to retire and Bigfoot Silva com…

On today's episode we take a look at the controversial Mike Perry vs. Vincente Luque decision as well possible future match ups for Volkan Oezdemir and Valentina Schevchenko. In the current events section we discuss the Donald Cerrone vs. Justin Gaethje match up, Al Iaquinta vs. Dan Hooker, Michelle Waterson vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk. James also talks…

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