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Trevon Bryant: What do men really mean when they say they are fine?

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[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23167490/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Today we have with us Trevon Bryant! Trey was a college football player with dreams of playing in the NFL when he suffered a traumatic knee injury tearing his ACL, MCL, both medial and lateral meniscus and patellar tendon all in one snap. His life changed in an instance and he had to figure out a way to reinvent himself. Trey started a motivational speaking company called “Talking with Trey” and is sharing his message and uplifting people around the world.

In episode 249 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how growing up in a single-parent household and his height started insecurities for him at an early age with comparisons to your friends, why he decided to play football for the University of New Hampshire’s Division 1 program, how his traumatic knee injury happened where he tore the ACL, MCL, both medial and lateral meniscus, and patellar tendon, how he struggled with suicidal ideation, depression, and anxiety, what he means by “I embraced me and that’s why I’m free”, how daily affirmations have helped him, how students find the time to cook healthy foods at home and get into daily exercise, what is the impact of social media on today’s college students, and what he enjoys most as Residential Hall Director at UNH. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3egS-aXzj2o

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Greg Pestinger: How can we overcome feelings of worthlessness, fear, rejection, and depression?

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Our next guest is Greg Pestinger, a member of the National Board of Directors for Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. After a career spent driving the success of major global brands, Greg has redirected his focus to help family businesses and high performing individuals achieve their goals faster than they could on their own. His own experience growing up in his family business, now entering the third generation of ownership, has included all the joy and challenges that came with it. He understands that in a family business, that work is seldom left at the office and often leads to hurt, frustration, and strain on the family. Greg also understands the sacrifices made, the pride and emotional connection of the founder that is often in contrast to the uncertain future felt by rising generations waiting in the wings.

This personal experience, along with thirty years working for some of America’s largest and most respected family-controlled companies, gives him a unique history that blends family passion with the power and resources of a Fortune 500 company. Greg offers actionable techniques for building revenue, market share, and profitability. He is tenacious about showing his clients how to secure new business, develop and launch new products, build customer loyalty, and forge strong relationships with business partners. Among his clients & peers, Greg is known for his ability to bridge the gap across family business generations and motivate clients and their teams to accomplish ambitious goals to achieve exceptional business results.

We find out why Greg chose Kansas State for his undergraduate experience, why he chose Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, what it was like working for Anheuser-Busch for 19 years, how Jack Daniel’s has been able to build a recognizable brand all over the world, how he gets professionals and business owners to realize their full potential at Kykeon Coaching, what types of things the Board of Directors of SigEp working on now, how he overcomes feelings of worthlessness, fear, rejection, and depression, how we can build a lifetime commitment to the fraternity, and Greg’s favorite restaurants in Louisville, Kentucky. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOlBwgDmLB0

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Alex Marsh: How can we reduce the stigma for those seeking mental health support and treatment?

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[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/19676690/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Are you frustrated with the lack of available resources for mental health on your campus? What is the wait time like to get an appointment with a therapist? Our guest today is a physician assistant who has been practicing family medicine for the past 6 years. In addition to working as a medical provider, he is a speaker who focuses on spreading awareness, education, and encouragement to others regarding mental health related topics. Topics include anxiety, depression, substance use/abuse, suicide prevention, and post concussion syndrome.

In episode #159 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, Alex Marsh talks to us about why he chose Central Michigan University, what motivates him to spend so much time working with mental health patients, how we can get to mental health treatment faster for college students, what our response should be if we learn that a friend is contemplating suicide, advice for college students in terms of coping with stress this fall, the signs students should look for in other students in terms of substance abuse, what we can do to reduce the stigma for those seeking mental health support and treatment, signs we should be looking for in post-concussion syndrome cases, and Alex’s favorite part about public speaking.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdEpR5RCaXw

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Frank King: How can we screen, assess, and reduce the risk of suicide on college campuses?

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[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18761141/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Today we have with us Frank King! He is a six Time TEDx Talker, TEDx and Speaker Marketing Coach, and Former writer for The Tonight Show for 20 Years. He’s fought a lifetime battle with depression, and thoughts of suicide, turning that long dark journey of the soul into 5 TEDx Talks, and sharing his insights on Suicide Prevention and Post-vention with corporations, associations, and college audiences. He’s had two aortic valve replacements, a double bypass, a massive heart attack, and three stents, and lived to joke about it all, so he is truly funny at heart.

On episode # 145, we find out why Frank chose UNC Chapel Hill for his undergraduate experience, what it was like to be a writer for the Tonight Show (Jay Leno) for 20 years, what it was like to work the comedy circuit with Jerry Seinfeld, Jeff Foxworthy, Ron White, Adam Sandler, Dennis Miller, Ellen DeGeneres, Rosie O’Donnel, Kevin Nealon, and Kevin James, how we can screen, assess, and reduce the risk of suicide on college campuses, what are the objects, substances, and actions that are common in suicide attempts, what are some of the best practices for connecting the patient to referral, how any of our listeners find their idea worth spreading and get a TEDx talk, and Frank’s favorite restaurant in Springfield, Oregon. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZs5h_QP1fc

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Archie Messersmith-Bunting: How do you build accountability in your fraternity / sorority?

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[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16756385/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Welcome to episode # 97 of Fraternity Foodie. Today you get to meet Archie! Using dynamism and authenticity, Archie Messersmith-Bunting, or The Feelings Guy™, champions mental health awareness worldwide at corporations and universities. He challenges people to rethink complicated and emotional topics like depression, suicide, alcohol and drug addiction. Through his company ArchieCares, LLC, Archie aims to reframe the narrative surrounding mental illness and addiction by facilitating honest and vulnerable conversations.

We find out why Archie chose Samford University for his undergraduate experience, what Fraternity was like for him as an undergraduate, what he learned working for Sigma Phi Epsilon’s headquarters developing curriculum, if we are seeing safety improvements on alcohol and drug use within fraternities, how talking about addiction and clinical depression helps to engage audiences, how we can develop a personal self-care plan, Archie’s modern twist on Servant Leadership, how to build a culture of accountability in your chapter, tips for virtual presentations, and what Archie is eating in Charlottesville these days. You’re going to love it! Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOXVXY6bqOM

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Beatty Cohan: How can college students choose compatible partners who share the same values?

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[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16405685/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Welcome to episode # 90 of Fraternity Foodie! Today we are talking about dating, love, and relationships in college with us a nationally recognized psychotherapist who has been practicing psychotherapy for over 35 years. Beatty Cohan has a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from McGill University in Montreal, Canada and post-graduate specialization in marriage and family therapy and sexual dysfunction. She treats adolescents and adults of all ages and stages in life whose problems include depression, anxiety, early childhood sexual abuse, addictions of every kind including sex, drugs and alcohol, and relationship/sexual issues.

We find out why dating violence is happening with frequency on college campuses, how to make an accurate assessment of your partner, how you can determine how compatible you are with a partner on things like lifestyles, religious beliefs, interests, money concerns, and careers, whether there is such a thing as a perfect partner, how you can help students struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, what you can do when you feel depression coming on, and Beatty’s favorite restaurants in New York City and East Hampton. Enjoy! Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nZmu-hIGvc

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Mental Health for Men of Color

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[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16064051/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Welcome to our town hall where we discuss mental health for men of color. Our panelists include Edson O’Neale, Scott Marsden, and Greg Vogt.

Some of the questions we seek to answer: Why are black men taught at a young age to not show their feelings? Why is it so hard for men of color to talk about mental health? What about the stigma that men do not get depressed? Are we in a time where men are more open to share their feelings? Why should men of color allow themselves to be more vulnerable? Are there particular types of work environments that are more likely to cause depression among men of color? What are common ways men try to hide their true feelings? What are some signs of depression that you may see from men? Why are men of color scared to seek help from professionals? What are resources to help men cope with depression? Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUR2JMUkDks

 

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Mariah “Modi” Fair: How can we encourage students to get help with depression and anxiety?

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[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16005158/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Welcome to episode #83 of Fraternity Foodie! Today we have with us Mariah “Modi” Fair, who is an author, blogger, and writer. A graduate of Fisk University with a degree in English, Modi fell in love with literature. She is the author of “Some Women Prefer Hell”. Her passion for writing keeps her depression and anxiety at bay. Depression can be a crippling disease, but Modi was and still is resilient and refuses to let it get the best of her.

We find out why Fisk University in Nashville chose her, what it’s like working in the family business of day care centers, what the business looks like today, what Modi’s purpose was in releasing her book, how parents model behavior for their children, how writing helps Modi deal with issues she’s having, what someone should do if they find themselves in an abusive or manipulative relationship, how we should talk more about depression or anxiety within families, what’s next in Modi’s career, and her favorite place to eat in Chicago. Enjoy! Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRIVX9zsu5Y

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Zach Westerbeck: What is a Certified Mental Health First Aid Professional and how has it helped you?

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[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/12191720/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]There are so many exciting things happening with Zach Westerbeck as he speaks on college campuses all over the country, so we decided to catch up with him again on Fraternity Foodie to see what’s new! Zach tells us about the issues he is seeing with the students regarding their mental health when he speaks on college campuses like UC San Diego, Penn State, and Georgia Tech, the student takeaways, the feedback he gets from the students after the presentation, how being a Sigma Chi fraternity member has helped him in this process, how being a Certified Mental Health First Aid has helped him as a speaker and advocate, how he is able to manage stress every day, the support he gets from his soon to be wife Kate, the new book he wrote that is coming out in the spring, and his favorite restaurant in Costa Mesa that literally made him hungry while he was on camera. Enjoy.

Link: https://youtu.be/g4WDbf08oIc

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