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Personal Story 01.21.2025

There's Always a Rainbow, You Just Can't See

Substance abuse, psychosis, attempted suicides, anxiety and depression are just some of the things I have experienced in my life, but I always know that there's a rainbow that I just can't see. Through my 37 years of sobriety, going to therapy, and taking medication, I try to give back and help those who may be struggling with their sobriety and mental health by sponsoring and attending AA meetings, working as a Peer Support Specialist at Windhorse Community Services, offering professional speaking and through my music.
Blog post 04.30.2025

10 Tips to Bounce Back from Job Loss or Insecurity

Here are 10 practical and empowering strategies from ADAA members Karen Cassiday, PhD, ACT, and Arash Javanbakht, MD, to help you cope, rebuild, and grow after job loss or job insecurity.
Personal Story 09.07.2024

Rise Up Riseman

I try to be mindful of every aspect of my life because I know how deeply it impacts my mental health. And now? My mental health isn’t just okay—it’s good. I’ve learned to turn my deepest fears into my biggest ambitions.
Blog post 06.30.2023

Mindfulness for Sickness and Pain

Sensations of pain and illness in our bodies naturally grab our attention. This attention to pain and illness also naturally evokes emotional responses.
Personal Story 11.19.2021

RAIN: A Mindful Framework for Addressing Anxious Thoughts

Developed several decades ago by Michele McDonald, RAIN is a tool for practicing mindfulness when we feel overwhelmed by our thoughts and emotions. As someone who both lives with anxiety and practices mindfulness, I found this framework practical and implementable.