”It’s A Wrap with Rap”

Michelle Dickinson-Working To Eradicate The Mental Health Stigma

Our host Ron Rapaport talks with Michelle Dickinson, author, mental health advocate, TEDx Speaker  about working to eradicate the mental health stigma in the workplace and beyond and about dealing with Covid issues affecting our mental health.
The mental health stigma concerning our First Responder community is also discussed.
Sponsor:  Kitt O'Malley, mental health advocate, blogger, author of Balancing Act-Writing Through A Bipolar Life
                www.kittomalley.com
Links:      www.michelleedickinson.com
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Peggy Green-Thee Grief Specialist

Ron discusses a very sensitive topic with Peggy Green, a specialist who helps people through the grieving process of losing a child.  Peggy unfortunately lost two children of her own, one by accident and one by suicide.  Peggy is also an Amazon best selling author, speaker, suicide bereavement coach and owner of her own business,  Thee Grief Specialist.
Links:
www.theegriefspecialist.com
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Christine Handy-From Fashion Model to Role Model

Ron talks with best selling author, self esteem expert, motivational speaker around the world,  breast cancer survivor,
humanitarian, FOX Radio and TV guest speaker Christine Handy. Christine shares and inspires us with her incredible journey 
back from several medical challenges and her passion to help others.  She discovers true beauty is inside of us, not outside.
This is a must listen!!
Sponsor:  Len Handeland, Author of "The Darkest Gift"
                 www.lenhandelandauthor.com
Links:
www.christinehandy.com
Instagram:  christinehandy1
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Kathleen Ho-Living Forward After Loss

Ron talks with author Kathleen Ho about her  philosophy of helping people after they have suffered the death of a loved one.
She has authored a superb book titled " Living Forward After Loss". 
Links:
www.livingforwardafterloss.com
kathleenho6@gmail.com
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Corbie Mitleid--The Woman With A Gift

Ron talks with writer and visionary and top U.S. intuitive (psychic medium)  Corbie Mitleid  who has learned the value of the examined life. She has created a career out of experiences. Her career now spans the globe. Her talents as an intuitive are featured in best selling books. Her attitude is "I'm Not Special,  You Can Do What I Do."
A very interesting Listen
Links :
Sponsor-Frank Talaber-Canada's foremost offbeat author -featuring the series 'Stillwaters Run Deep"
www.twosoulmates.wixsite.com
https://corbiemitleid.com
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Gary ”Little Elk” Ashley- The Life Challenges Of Being A Native American

Ron discusses with Ash his perspective of life growing up and the societal challenges of being native American. 
He gives us an understanding of their struggles and challenges and the strides being made to persevere and 
thrive.
Sponsor: Philip Jones, Author of the play/book "The Lion Hotel"
www.inspectorhorace.com
www.crazyhorsememorial.org
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Kim ”Kid” Curry-Radio Legend, Overcoming His Biggest Challenge

Ron talks with Kim "Kid" Curry, former radio DJ legend and executive for 33 years about his life in the business and his subsequent struggle dealing with his MS diagnosis. Kim tells his story in an inspiring way to give us all the knowledge to never give up and keep on persevering.
This is a real treat to listen to.
Sponsor: Liborio Lungaro,  Author of The 3-0
https://kcurry.com
Facebook:  KRCurrytheAuthor
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George Siegal-The Last House Standing

George Siegal, the founder and CEO of Move The World Films.org, who also produced and directed the award winning documentary "The Last House Standing"  discusses with Ron about how everyone needs a home that doesn't blow away, wash away or burn down.
This documentary film opens one's eyes to the subject of natural disasters and what we can do to be proactive in protecting ourselves.
https://www.thelasthousestanding.org
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Sponsor: Kim Curry,  Author-"Come Get Me Mother, I'm Through"
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Lisa Lilly-A Journey Of Overcoming Tragedy To Helping Others

Ron talks with Chicago author Lisa Lilly of how she coped with losing both her parents to an intoxicated driver and her journey back which includes her work to help others.
Lisa gives her opinion on the grieving process and discusses her new book "Happiness, Anxiety and Writing"
Sponsor: Gail Hamilton, author of "Soaring Into Greatness"
https://soaringintogreatness.com
www.lisalilly.com
https://www.aaim1.org
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Brenda Currey Lewis-A Twisted Fate, My Life With Dystonia

Brenda takes us on a journey describing what it is like to live with dystonia,  what dystonia is, her nine brain 
surgeries at a young age  and how she has dealt with the challenge of living with it since age seven.
A great listen!!!
Links:
Author-Brenda Currey Lewis-A Twisted Fate, My Life With Dystonia
brendacurrey9@gmail.com
https://thecareprojectinc.org
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