Comedy, Santa & Depression

On this episode of Society Rewired, Jerry and Brad collaborate to discuss how they have been impacted by both suicide and death. They discuss the challenges they personally experienced with both their first and second loss by suicide and how they evolved in their grief. They also discuss the light at the end of the tunnel and how to find hope. 

Joining us on this episode of Society Rewired we are excited to have guest Vicki Stewart. Vicki is the Executive Director of the Sioux Falls Business Resource Network. Vicki is an advocate for the inclusion of people with disabilities into all aspects of society. She shares with us what it is like being a person with disability, her experience with mental health and a little bit about her own personal relationship. 

On the next episode of Society Rewired, Brad and Jerry are excited to have guest Dave Holly from The Dave Holly Hour podcast. Brad, Jerry and Dave address depression in various careers and various points in life. Dave brings his knowledge of the comedic industry and how many comedians are impacted by depression and various other forms mental health.  Make sure to also check out The Dave Holly Hour podcast at: https://www.davehollyhour.com/ 

Brad and Jerry are back to kick off season 2 of Society Rewired. In this episode Brad and Jerry walk through upcoming topics you can expect to hear in season 2, future guests and where they have been for the last six months! All while struggling to pronounce the word rural! 

In our final episode of Season 1 we recap some of our favorite episodes, what we have learned from our guests, what to expect in season 2 and revisit the dumpster fire that was 2020. Check it out now!

On our next episode of Society Rewired, we have artist and business owner Jillian Gunlicks on the show. Jillian joins us to discuss The Wild Woman Experience, The Kalon Project as well as talk about trauma and trauma recovery. Throughout the episode we discuss a few resources as well. Make sure to check them out below.  Jillian Artistry: https://www.jillianartistry.com  The Kalon Project: https://www.facebook.com/thekalonproject22 The Wild Women Experience: https://m.facebook.com/events/1190460971388295  The Compass Center: https://thecompasscenter.org 

On our next episode of Society Rewired, we have mortgage loan officer and SJ4H board member Jason Schroeder on the show. Jason comes on to discuss the challenges of working in a position where income is strictly commission with no base salary and the stress that puts on an individual. Jason does a great job of talking through how he decompresses, addresses the challenges of sales and how he has faced some of his own mental health challenges.

On our next episode of Society Rewired, in anticipation of National Public Safety Telecommunicators week we interview Talon Worlie, an 911 emergency operator. Talon is the first voice you hear when you dial 911 and he shares his experience fielding emergency calls on a daily basis and the constant challenges a high pressure role of being an emergency responder creates mentally. Often these are the individuals that are overlooked and under appreciated in our emergency response system. So get ready for an incredible episode.

In a bonus episode, we are releasing a recording from one of Society Rewired's pre-launch studio sessions. Host Brad Hearst and Co-Host Jerry Cook came together to sit down and discuss mental health, the obstacles males are facing everyday and the importance of having open conversations before we lose more males to suicide. 

On this episode of Society Rewired we had the pleasure of sitting down with Founder and CEO of The Hurdle Life Coach, Terry Liggins. Terry is a South Dakota ACEs and Resilience Master Trainer and Graduate of the University of South Dakota. He is an educator and provides direct support, crisis care and coaching services to men and women in reentry through his company The Hurdle Life Coach. He shares his incredible story of overcoming adversity, confronting challenges head on and how approaching life like a hurdler can prepare you for what’s next.