Podcasts by Mequell Buck: Thriving with Mental Illness

Ep. 105 - Points of Gratitude (next week is the Angry Episode) from 2023-12-05T19:06:24

Mequell and Adam spend the episode talking about things they've been grateful for this year. Hint: the AMAZING listeners are top on the list. Thank you to all of you! Much Love xoxo Mequell ...

Ep. 104 - Not PRO Meds necessarily, just Anti NOT Meds from 2023-11-14T19:39:05

Mequell and Adam go through the whole discussion of why they landed on meds. (For a revisit of all the other avenues they tried refer to Ep. 5: Sifting through Treatment Options). Even though th...

Ep. 103 - Jen Hilderbrand: Hope Gives Gala!!! from 2023-10-18T05:48:27

Mequell and Adam are joined for a few precious minutes by the amazing Jen Hilderbrand as she prepares for the 3rd Annual Hope Gives Gala. Kevin Hines, Golden Gate Bridge suicide survivor and fil...

Ep. 102 - Why Ask For Help? What Should I Say? from 2023-10-12T16:05:37

Mequell and Adam talk about the benefits of letting people in and site the 988 Suicide Hotline for examples of what you can say to ask for help. It takes way too much energy trying to hide how w...

Ep. 101 - Fighting Self-Stigma from 2023-10-06T14:49:56

Mequell and Adam site a study (gotta get the deets from Adam but he's out of town lol) and discuss the concept of self-stigma (the shame and embarassment we put on ourselves) when living wit...

Ep. 100 - What Suicide Attempt Survivors Wish their Families Knew from 2023-09-22T13:33:06

Mequell and Adam share from the Advocacy for Change Project things that suicide attempt survivors wish their families knew. Some of them might surprise you! Tune in to hear ways that we can show...

Ep. 99 - What to Say When Someone is Suicidal from 2023-09-15T17:02:36

Mequell and Adam share tips from an article (and ok, from personal experience as well) about what to say to help when someone is suicidal. You are not required to know how to deal with it, you&#...

Ep. 98 - What Role do Life Coaches Play in the Mental Illness World? from 2023-09-07T17:29:26

Mequell and Adam address a frequently asked question about what role do life coaches play in the mental illness world? There is no substitute for qualified, licensed and experienced professional...

Ep. 97 - Paris Scobie - The Importance of Tracking from 2023-08-23T14:52:04

Mequell and Adam are joined by Paris Scobie, host of the Live Well Bipolar Podcast and author of Crooked Illness, for an incredible discussion. Paris shares her own story of her bipolar diagnosi...

Ep. 96- Managing Back To School from 2023-08-16T22:10:12

Mequell and Adam share the presentation Mequell was invited to give to a group of teens ... but unfortunately bad weather caused her to miss the plane (so so sorry!) ... nevertheless vital infor...

Ep. 95 - Why Won't my Teen talk to me about Depression? from 2023-07-26T15:16:46

Mequell and Adam review a study about teens and their willingness to open up about depression and other mental health related topics. Surprisingly (or not) they ARE willing to talk to us IF we w...

Ep. 94 - Men's Mental Health Awareness (which is still applicable in July) from 2023-07-11T14:19:13

Mequell and Adam have a much needed discussion about the top signs of good mental health for men and the reasons why it's sometimes an extra challenge for them to get what they need. Adam is...

Ep. 93 - Mental Wellness and Mental Illness are NOT Mutually Exclusive from 2023-06-20T17:04:49

Mequell and Adam have a discussion that's a hot topic and that can be slightly triggering in the mental illness world. Everyone loves to discuss mental wellness but there is a misunderstandi...

Ep. 92 - Laurel Kelsey: How Gut Health relates to Mental Illness from 2023-05-30T23:40:18

Mequell and Adam are joined by Laurel Kelsey: Functional Nutrition Counselor and Exercise Physiologist for a fascinating and very educational discussion on the relationship between gut health an...

Ep. 91 - How do you even stay married?! (Do you mean because he snores?) from 2023-05-12T05:01:31

Mequell and Adam respond (slightly aggressively on Mequell's part) to a repeat question posed many times over the years of "Wow! How do you even stay married?!" This is a very legi...

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Ms. Health and Fitness Competition as a Mental Illness Warrior!!! from 2023-05-01T20:03:26

Mequell went waaaaay outside of her comfort zone and entered the Ms Health and Fitness Competition as a Mental Illness Warrior and Suicide Survivor. She made it through to the online voting roun...

Ep. 90 - A Police Officers View of the Mental Illness Crisis from 2023-04-27T15:40:16

Mequell and Adam are joined by Officer Tyler Service to discuss his take on the mental illness crisis. Tyler has specific insights as he has responded to crisis calls and worked as a resource of...

Ep. 89 - Maintaining Hope when Your Children are Suicidal: Dawn Day from 2023-04-07T22:11:51

Mequell and Adam are joined by author and educator Dawn Day as they discuss her own experience parenting her three girls through periods of suicidality. She is very open and real about the chall...

Ep. 88 - We Love to Hear from our Listeners!!! (and How to Help a Critic become a Cheerleader) from 2023-03-30T15:06:28

Mequell and Adam discuss hearing from two beloved listeners.

Big takeaways:

1. Everyone needs connection (even us!)
2. How to help a critic become a cheerleader
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Ep. 87 - How Medication Affects Dreams from 2023-03-15T18:59:27

Mequell and Adam share some research and funny real-life examples about the effects medication (specifically SSRIs and beta-blockers which are most anti-depressants and anxiety meds currently pr...

Ep. 86 - Flexibility prevents Suicide: Know What's What from 2023-03-02T16:40:25

Mequell and Adam talk about the #1 factor in preventing suicide: Flexibility. There has to be flexibility in thinking and when approaching the very real need of lifting the heavy weight when liv...

Ep. 85 - Guess What? I still have Mental Illness. Surprise!!! from 2023-02-15T07:15:09

Mequell and Adam talk through some listener comments she's gotten recently that seem to indicate people may not really think she lives with this anymore ... or that she has it all figured out .....

Ep. 84 - BIG NEWS: Announcing the launching of the Mental Illness Warrior website from 2023-02-04T14:57:23

Mequell and Adam are SO excited to announce the launching of their website Mental Illness Warrior. We hope to bring hope, humor and resources to those in the trenches.

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Ep. 83 - Jen Hilderbrand: HOPE Mental Health Foundation from 2023-02-02T13:29:51

Mequell and Adam are joined by Jen Hilderbrand, President of the non-profit HOPE Mental Health Foundation. HOPE believes therapy is for everyone and seeks to provide financial assistance to thos...

Ep. 82 - Mental Illness and why goal setting is MAD stressful from 2023-01-23T21:09:56

Mequell and Adam discuss the stressors, realities and benefits of setting goals in a way that will work when living with mental illness. They also talk about how to best support as a cheerleader...

Ep. 81 - Kelsey Williams - Pregnancy and Being a Young Mom from 2023-01-14T15:29:55

Mequell and Adam are joined by a listener (and self proclaimed Fan Girl ;) Kelsey Williams. She shares her story being diagnosed with bipolar and her experience through college, as a newlywed, p...

Ep. 80: Crystal Bowman, LMFT - The Importance of Evolving as a Parent from 2022-12-03T14:28:27

Mequell and Adam are joined by licensed marriage and family therapist Crystal Bowman for a discussion about the importance of evolving as a parent and allowing room for growth. Parenting is alwa...

Ep. 79 - Balancing Extended Family Relationships and Obligations from 2022-11-12T23:10:46

Mequell and Adam respond to a listener question of how to manage obligations (and sometimes guilt) that comes from extended family. Saying no to events and things that will overspend us is alway...

Ep. 78 - Quentin Brown (Clinical Psychologist) on LGBTQ+ suicide from 2022-10-23T16:43:11

Mequell and Adam are joined by Clinical Psychologist Quentin Brown for a fascinating discussion on specific issues LGBTQ+ individuals face and why suicide statistics are four times higher in thi...

Ep. 77 - Why Peer Support is Vital for Our Kids: Sam Buck from 2022-10-15T18:51:47

Mequell and Adam are joined by Sam (resident young adult and brains behind the scenes) for a discussion about why peer support is vital to help our teens and why peers provide a support role tha...

Ep. 76 - I. AM. NOT. O.K !!! from 2022-10-07T03:46:52

Mequell and Adam are back for Season 4. Trigger warning ** this is an angry episode** Mequell talks about how loud and frustrating and screamy it feels inside her head when meds are not on point...

Ep. 75 - 988 Suicide Crisis Hotline from 2022-07-21T15:39:56

Mequell and Adam talk about the newly rolled out 988 Suicide Crisis Hotline and how to be a good help yourself as you're responding to a crisis. They also send a huge shout out to ALL of the che...

Ep. 74: Katie Clark, BCBA from 2022-06-27T23:59:11

Mequell and Adam are joined by Katie Clark, founder of Peak Behavioral Consulting and Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA). Katie has years of experience in studying what she calls "the sci...

Ep. 73 - Crystal Partney, CEO Scattering Hope from 2022-06-20T15:51:47

Mequell and Adam are joined by Crystal Partney, CEO of Scattering Hope which is an organization to help support after losing someone to suicide. Crystal started this organization after losing her o...

Ep. 72: Katey McPherson - Youth Mental Health Advocate from 2022-06-15T15:08:26

www.kateymcpherson.com @kateyaz1

Mequell and Adam are joined by yo...

Ep. 71 Jessica Westover, LMFT - Healthy Family Relationships from 2022-06-05T19:42:08

Mequell and Adam are joined by LMFT Jessica Westover to address legitimate issues within families living with mental illness. She offers very practical tips and ideas on how to improve relations...

Ep. 70: The Good, the Bad and the Manic - How to Help from 2022-05-31T19:51:08

Mequell and Adam answer a listener question of how to recognize the different stages of mania and what you can do to help.

Ep. 69: Angry Gary - Personality Changes from 2022-05-17T14:30:30

Mequell and Adam have a discussion around personality changes that can occur with medications answering a listener question. Sometimes those changes cause a swing a personality that lands in a s...

Ep. 68: Boundaries - Jeni Gessel MCMH-LAC from 2022-04-25T04:58:35

Mequell and Adam are joined by Clinical Mental Health Counselor Jeni Gessel MCMH - LAC for an enlightening (and complicated) discussion surrounding boundaries. Whether you are the warrior or cheerl...

Ep. 67 Cheri Johnson OCD: Using good habits to cope from 2022-04-18T15:04:15

Mequell and Adam are joined by Fitness and Wellness Management expert Cheri Johnson of the Six Pack Dad Tribe who also happens to live with OCD. Along with an excellent discussion around OCD and...

Ep. 66: What If It's Your Husband? from 2022-04-09T13:28:03

Mequell and Adam respond to a listener question of how to handle things when the situation is reversed and the husband (and sometimes primary provider) is the one who struggles with mental illne...

Ep. 65: Emotional Support Animals from 2022-03-26T19:47:09

Mequell and Adam discuss the pros (and cons) of having an emotional support animal (our cavapoo Leonora) along with some research and studies that have been done about the benefits. Pros: lick l...

Ep. 64: Choosing your Child not Expectations from 2022-02-26T22:17:20

Mequell and Adam respond to a question several listeners have posed recently which is "How do I help my struggling child?" These kids are in  situations where their parents are afraid for t...

Ep. 63: 3 Steps to becoming a better Cheerleader from 2022-02-11T21:46:09

Mequell and Adam discuss the reality that there are no ready made heroes who come to the table with all of the tools in place to be an amazing  cheerleader to the mental illness warriors. E...

Ep. 61: Sam Stapley - supporting a partner with mental illness from 2022-01-15T15:21:10

Mequell and Adam are joined by Sam Stapley (the lovely Eliza's husband from a few episodes back) as he shares his experience, wisdom and knowledge gained by his exposure to mental illness. He sh...

Ep. 62: (Anti-Anxiety) Goal Setting with Author Skye Fagrell from 2022-01-08T15:21:23

Mequell and Adam are joined by author and goal setting expert Skye Fagrell who walks us through successful goal setting principles ..... aaaand then Mequell translates them into what someone with m...

Ep. 60: Eliza Stapley - dating, marriage, pregnancy and grief from 2022-01-01T17:58:33

Mequell and Adam are joined by Eliza Stapley a young married BYU student to talk about her own experience with mental illness and how it affected dating her now husband Sam, going through pregna...

Ep. 59: Why People Stop Treatment from 2021-12-11T23:35:38

Mequell and Adam discuss the top five reasons people stop treatment citing the NAMI study. Yeah figuring out the right treatment is hard. Yeah it takes time. Yeah there will be course correction...

Ep. 58: Spencer Holt PhD - Anxiety in the Workplace from 2021-11-23T20:16:31

Mequell and Adam are joined by Spencer Holt PhD. Spencer is corporate business leader and executive coach who teaches and trains CEOs and business executives around the world in ways to be more ...

Ep. 57: Dr Joel Beckstead - More on Vulnerability from 2021-11-05T21:29:04

Mequell and Adam are joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Joel Beckstead to discuss more in depth about how to be vulnerable in a healthy way. He answers listener questions about how to respond, ...

Ep. 56: How to Deal with Haters from 2021-10-22T21:39:26

Mequell and Adam answer some listener questions and situations about how to handle all the "critics" in your life. You know, the ones who tell you to choose to be happy or try harder to cure you...

Ep. 55: Men and Depression - Ryan Wynder, LMFT from 2021-10-15T05:47:29

Mequell and Adam are joined by The Vegas Therapist Ryan Wynder, LMFT for a discussion about the specific challenges that can be faced by men when dealing with depression and other types of menta...

Ep. 54: Creating emotional connections with those who struggle from 2021-10-01T15:17:13

Mequell and Adam follow up on the discussion with Mark Bell LMFT who joined us a few episodes ago about sexual and emotional intimacy with significant others. The discussion today is more of a p...

Ep. 53: Losing someone to Suicide - Amanda Merrill from 2021-09-19T01:27:29

Mequell and Adam are joined by Amanda Merrill who lost her AMAZING brother Todd to suicide. She dispels some misconceptions people may have about those who lose their life this way and also gene...

Ep. 52: Mental Illness and Sexual Intimacy from 2021-09-03T05:36:09

Mequell and Adam are joined by licensed marriage and family therapist Mark Bell who is a sex addiction specialist to discuss the topic of how mental illness can affect sexual intimacy. They answ...

Ep. 51: NAMI study from 2021-08-27T18:21:20

Mequell and Adam discuss the recently published NAMI study (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and the differences between what those with mental illness say are the biggest difficulties livin...

Ep. 50: Supplements and Medication from 2021-08-20T20:35:53

Mequell and Adam start Season 3 with a discussion about how supplements can affect medication answering the question "What in the heck happened in July???" They also talk about why people may no...

Ep. 49: The Depression Cycle from 2021-07-23T18:05:49

Mequell and Adam talk about how mental illness and depression are not a static thing. It's a constant balancing act to regulate and manage your cycles with the ups and downs of life and sometime...

Ep. 48: What to say after a suicide attempt from 2021-07-02T16:22:26

Mequell and Adam discuss how to show love and support to somebody after a suicide attempt including both what to say and also what not to say. PS this episode was really hard to record and made ...

Ep. 47: ADA and Mental Illness in the Workplace from 2021-06-25T19:14:10

Mequell and Adam have a lawyerly discussion from Adams side and a practical discussion from Mequells side about things to do to succeed at work and the protections offered to those with mental i...

Ep: 46 The Downside of Mania from 2021-06-25T16:49:38

Mequell and Adam discuss the difficulties of mania. Even though the extra energy feels AHmazing the distorted thinking makes it very difficult to control your thoughts kinda like upside down wor...

Ep. 45: Mania vs. Hypomania from 2021-06-11T02:37:25

Mequell and Adam discuss the differences between mania and hypomania and how to spot and manage triggers

Ep. 44: Recognizing Mania - Kendra Karren from 2021-05-28T18:43:02

Kendra Karren joins Mequell and Adam to discuss how to recognize mania, her diagnosis of Bipolar Type 1 and things that she's learned along the way.

Ep. 43: Darlyn Remington - Mental Health Advocate from 2021-05-21T05:30:08

Mental Health Advocate Darlyn Remington join Mequell and Adam for Mental Health Awareness Month to discuss ways to be a strong advocate for mental illness warriors

Ep. 42: Working through parent/teen challenges from 2021-05-07T20:10:29

Mequell and Adam discuss the additional difficulties mental illness can create when helping your teen and offer ideas to come out of it with your relationship intact

Ep. 41: Meet the Family - Family and Sibling Relationships from 2021-05-01T17:12:47

The whole family joins Adam and Mequell to talk about the importance of sibling relationships and how to work through difficulties when dealing with challenges such as mental illness in the fami...

Ep. 41: Family and Sibling Relationships from 2021-05-01T17:12:47

The whole family joins Adam and Mequell to talk about the importance of sibling relationships and how to work through difficulties when dealing with challenges such as mental illness in the fami...

Ep. 40: 6 Misconceptions about Mental Illness from 2021-04-17T18:25:15

Mequell and Adam discuss 6 common misconceptions about mental illness referencing NAMI and St. Lucie Mental Health Hospital

Ep. 39: Mike Rognlien - Under Complicating and mental health in the corporate world from 2021-04-09T14:41:17

Mike joins Adam and Mequell to discuss the importance of Under Complicating in your life. Mike was one of the founding members of the L&D team at Facebook. He shares his unique message that ...

Ep. 38: Debbie Plotnick - Mental Health America from 2021-04-02T05:32:17

Vice President for State and Federal Advocacy at Mental Health America; Debbie Plotnick joins Mequell and Adam on this weeks episode. In addition to sharing her experiences with mental illness f...

Ep. 37: Adrienne St. Clair - In Patient Treatment Facilities from 2021-03-27T18:23:56

Adrienne St. Clair, journalist and podcaster joins Mequell and Adam to share her experience being admitted to an in patient facility and how the key is to never give up when things are dark beca...

Ep. 36: Dr. Henry Schulte, Psychiatrist from 2021-03-19T01:56:25

Psychiatrist Dr. Henry Schulte joins Mequell and Adam and answers many questions about when to consult a psychiatrist and shares his knowledge about medications.

Ep. 35: Paula Fontenelle, therapist - Grief after suicide from 2021-03-12T05:05:39

Therapist Paula Fontenelle joins Mequell and Adam to discuss the complicated grief that comes after losing a loved one to suicide. Paula's many resources can be found on her website: https://www.un...

Ep. 34: What to do at rock bottom from 2021-03-05T18:48:42

Mequell and Adam discuss what steps to take when you are at rock bottom --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/message

Ep. 33: Q&A with Adam from 2021-02-26T19:40:30

Mequell poses questions to Adam about his beliefs and experiences growing up and now about mental illness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/message

Ep. 32: Q&A with Mequell from 2021-02-19T03:42:19

Mequell answers multiple questions from listeners and discusses them with Adam --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/message

Ep. 31: Mental Illness and Faith from 2021-02-12T04:15:08

Mequell and Adam talk about how mental illness can affect your faith and the connection you feel with God --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/message

Ep. 30: Schizophrenia - Ty Anderson from 2021-02-05T05:24:25

Mequell and Adam visit with guest Ty Anderson about his experience and journey with schizoaffective disorder --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/message

Ep. 29: Growing up around mental illness - Max Buck from 2021-01-29T05:13:38

Mequell and Adams oldest son Max joins them for a discussion about the challenges and also the benefits of growing up in a home with mental illness and how ultimately it has the power to bring us c...

Ep. 28: Addiction - Cara Jones from 2021-01-22T05:04:03

Cara Jones joins Mequell and Adam to share her story of how mental illness and perfectionism drove her to try and find relief through addiction. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/me...

Ep. 27: How to be an Effective Cheerleader from 2021-01-15T04:55:29

Mequell and Adam discuss the specific things that cheerleaders can do to help mental illness warriors lift the weight. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/message

Ep. 26: Warriors and Cheerleaders from 2021-01-08T04:25:11

Mequell and Adam begin Season 2 discussing the strength of mental illness warriors and how others can be cheerleaders --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/message

P.P.S. Using music to help you cope with mental illness from 2020-12-23T02:07:30

Mequell and Adam answer a listeners question about what music she listens to and how it helps. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/message

Season 1 P.S. from 2020-12-08T18:51:17

Mequell and Adam answer a few listener questions they've received during the break --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/message

Ep. 25: 5 Tips for the Holidays from 2020-11-20T05:27:36

Mequell and Adam wrap up Season 1 and discuss tips to simplify the holiday season and keep your mental health intact. Happy Holidays! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/...

Ep. 24: Skye Fagrell from 2020-11-13T05:27:14

Author Skye Fagrell joins Mequell and Adam for a discussion about how physical and intellectual fitness relate to mental fitness and health --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell...

Ep. 23: Charting and medication cost management from 2020-11-06T05:05:28

Mequell and Adam discuss charting in more detail and how to most effectively manage the cost of medications --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/message

Ep. 22: Mark Bell, LMFT from 2020-10-30T04:48:02

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Mark Bell joins Mequell and Adam for a discussion around addiction. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/message

Ep. 21: Dangers of Perfectionism from 2020-10-23T04:10:08

Mequell and Adam discuss how perfectionism can be detrimental to your mental health.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/message

Ep. 20: 10 Tips for Spouses from 2020-10-16T05:21:10

Adam shares 10 things he's learned over the years as they've lived with mental illness.  No one starts off getting it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/message

Ep. 19: Energy Budget for College Students: Ella Buck from 2020-10-09T04:31:08

Mequell and Adam catch up with Ella as she shares how she's managed her time and energy living away at college so she doesn't get overspent. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequel...

Ep. 18: When to get help from 2020-10-02T04:43:23

Mequell and Adam discuss the question of when to get professional help if you're experiencing symptoms and what that help would look like --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-b...

Ep. 17: Managing Expectations from 2020-09-25T03:27:04

Mequell  and Adam talk about how expectations can contribute to feeling like a burden and how to combat that --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/message

Ep. 16: Choosing to be vulnerable from 2020-09-17T17:00

Mequell and Adam discuss her decision to be vulnerable by writing a book and the rewards that have come from that through creating connections  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meq...

Ep. 15: Movie Review - Words on Bathroom Walls from 2020-09-11T03:56:20

Mequell and Adam discuss talking points about a newly released movie about mental illness: Words on Bathroom Walls which happens to be her all-time favorite. --- Send in a voice message: https:/...

Ep. 14: Preventing Suicide from 2020-09-04T05:03:16

Mequell and Adam discuss the two leading factors that contribute to suicide and how to combat them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/message

Ep. 13: Dr. Joel Beckstead from 2020-08-28T04:53:10

Clinical psychologist Dr. Joel Beckstead joins Mequell and Adam to discuss the number one health care crisis in America. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/message

Ep. 12: Having a good psychologist on your team from 2020-08-21T04:13:13

Mequell and Adam discuss the role of a good psychologist and how they differ from psychiatrists. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/message

Ep. 11: Fundamentals of success from 2020-08-14T05:24:09

Mequell and Adam discuss the importance of controlling the fundamentals in order to maximize stability in managing mental illness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/message

Ep. 10: Being flexible with your teen from 2020-08-07T03:49:18

Mequell and Adam discuss the importance of being flexible with education options for your teens --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/message

Ep. 9: Sam Buck: Coping strategies and communication tips for teens from 2020-07-30T17:00

Our son Sam joins us and shares his experience in learning to communicate and discusses how technology helped him when he was at his lowest.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meque...

Ep. 8: Tips for protecting relationships from 2020-07-24T14:51:38

Mental illness is often misunderstood and can sometimes put a strain on relationships. Mequell and Adam share a few tips they have learned over 24 years of marriage to help you protect your relatio...

Ep. 7: Separating yourself from your symptoms: Ella Buck from 2020-07-17T05:24:25

Our daughter Ella joins us to share her own experience with mental illness and her realization that she can separate herself from her symptoms. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meq...

Ep. 6: Fine tuning meds like nobody's business from 2020-07-10T04:53:54

Mequell and Adam discuss what the process of finding the right medication combination looks like in real life --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/message

Ep. 5: Sifting through treatment options . . . and why I use medication from 2020-07-03T14:31:15

Mequell and Adam discuss the many different treatment options available and all of Mequell's many experiences with them before finally settling on treating her mental illness with medication. --- ...

Ep. 4: The art of saying no (without looking like a jerk) from 2020-06-26T04:52:05

Mequell and Adam discuss ways to manage your time and energy to work around mental illness and avoid burn out. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/message

Ep. 3: Suicide -- It's not what you think from 2020-06-23T03:57:15

Mequell shares insights from her own life as they discuss how to understand and prevent suicide. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/message

Ep. 1: What's the deal with this podcast? from 2020-06-21T23:02:29

Mequell and Adam introduce themselves and the podcast.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/message

Ep. 2: What is mental illness?. . . asking for a friend from 2020-06-21T21:41:52

Mequell and Adam explain what mental illness is and how to be a good friend to someone struggling. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mequell-buck/message