Big Swells Podcast

Dr. Bonds is the Chief Medical Officer for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. Learn about the various departments and programs Dr. Bonds oversees. Los Angeles has become one of the homeless capitals of the world, but there are many amazing programs to help its residents struggling with mental health issues.

Come join us as we discuss the origin of American Mood Swings and why it's time for a national discussion about mental health.

This month is all about raising awareness for men's mental health. It's the one year anniversary of Stephen Boss(aka Twitch) passing so let's have a conversation about men opening up to vulnerability and pain. Pain seems to be magnified during the holidays as we see a spike in suicides during these times. Maybe we help to prevent some. Sean Perry from We R Hope is back to discuss all things relate...

The Hyer Calling Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization established by labor and employment attorney Kevin Hyer and his family, for the purpose of helping to reduce the stigma of the disease of addiction in the workplace and give men and women in recovery a second chance at a career. We are thrilled to hear Kevin's story of becoming a successful labor/entertainment attorney who quickly becam...

We R Hope is an east coast based non-profit that provides life skills coaching and emotional CPR training to teenagers throughout the country. Schools bring in this intensive, Multi-tiered levels of support program at no cost to the families and students. We R Hope was recognized by CNN's Champions of Change- Founded by Sean Perry and James Reinstein

Should the mentally ill be forced in treatment? The executive director of Disabilty Rights California, Andy Imparato, will discuss reservations to the recently passed and implemented CARES court in California.

Social worker and trauma specialist Shari Botwin is here to discuss tools to thrive after trauma. We'll discuss high profile sexual assault cases , domestic abuse, mass shootings and more.

Dr. Duckworth and others share their personal stories and discuss all the various programs NAMI has to offer - free of charge! NAMI is the largest grassroots mental health non-profit in the United States. Read You are not alone!

There's never been a more timely show for a post -Covid world, Fentanyl and suicide epidemics. Let's explore some of the causes for the worlds mental health epidemic and some powerful resources to help.