Hold on til Dawn

In this episode I am joined by Kristen Gingrich LCSW, CADC, CCS. We discuss her podcast Welcome to Group Therapy, ways to get through the winter blues after the holidays are over, and how music can completely transcend you. If you are in crisis, please call or text the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  by dialing 988

In this episode I share exciting news for Hold on til Dawn's third benefit concert this month in Orlando! I also discuss what my word of 2025 is going to be and how it helps guide me throughout the year. If you are in crisis, please call or text the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  by dialing 988

This episode touches upon the grief you may be facing during the holidays and suggestions on how to manage it. If you are in crisis, please call or text the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  by dialing 988

In this episode I am joined by Tyler Visgilio and Johnny. We talk about relationships, break ups, and having hope moving forward. If you are in crisis, please call or text the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  by dialing 988

In this episode I discuss boundaries. What they are, what they're used for, and how they can help maintain healthy relationships. If you are in crisis, please call or text the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  by dialing 988

In this episode I am joined by Nicole Van Bramer again to talk about her new role with the AFSP, why suicide prevention is important to us, and how we honor those who took their own lives. If you are in crisis, please call or text the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  by dialing 988

In this episode I'm joined by one of the artists from our September 2023 benefit concert, Jared Moore. We talked all things music, mental health, and putting yourself out there into the universe. If you are in crisis, please call or text the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  by dialing 988

In this episode I recap how I spent Suicide Prevention Month and how I plan on moving forward with the rest of my year. If you are in crisis, please call or text the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  by dialing 988

In today's episode I am celebrating the one year anniversary of my second benefit concert in Somerville, MA. It was an unforgettable night featuring Grace Kinstler, Alexz Johnson, Drew Seeley, Jared Moore, and Johnny. If you are in crisis, please call or text the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  by dialing 988

In this episode I got to speak with Grace Kinstler who was one of the talented performers at the benefit concert in Somerville in 2023. We talked about music, American Idol, and how important it is to lead with kindness. If you are in crisis, please call or text the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  by dialing 988

In this episode I got to speak with Andy Pham who designed the artist poster for the 2023 benefit concert along with so many other graphics for Hold on til Dawn. We talked about his love for design, his experience with the benefit concert, and so much more. If you are in crisis, please call or text the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  by dialing 988

Happy September! It is National Suicide Prevention Month. In this episode I discuss how we can talk openly about mental health and suicide, and the warning signs to look out for if someone is struggling. To learn more about the topics mentioned in this episode please visit ⁠Nami⁠ , ⁠988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline⁠ , ⁠AFSP⁠ , and ⁠The Jason Foundation⁠ . If you are in crisis, please call or text...

In today's episode I am joined by Drew Seeley who we were fortunate enough to host at our September 2023 benefit concert. He shares his love for show business, music, and finding gratitude even in difficult times. If you are in crisis, please call or text the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠  by dialing 988

This episode takes on a deeper tone as I discuss my newest life change and how I managed to cope and navigate through the painful grief to get to the other side. If you are in crisis, please call or text the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠  by dialing 988

In this episode I am joined by Johnny, who was a musician in both of Hold on til Dawn's benefit concerts. He talks about his love of producing, music, and everything in between. If you are in crisis, please call or text the  ⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠  by dialing 988

In this episode I talk about why I decided on hosting another benefit concert and everything that went into making the Somerville concert what it was! If you are in crisis, please call or text the  ⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠  by dialing 988

In this episode I am joined by Margie Mays who shares all of her real life sitcom adventures; from American Idol, to booking a role in a network television show, to her growing love for Broadway. If you are in crisis, please call or text the  ⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠  by dialing 988

In this episode I am joined by Philadelphia local musician, Sadie Leigh who we were fortunate to have at our first benefit concert in 2022. We talk all about her music career, finding strength in asking for help, and so much more! If you are in crisis, please call or text the  ⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠  by dialing 988

In today's episode I'm recapping how I spent my time during Mental Health Awareness Month and what I've learned about myself, others, and the AFSP during the month of May. If you are in crisis, please call or text the  ⁠⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠⁠  by dialing 988

In this episode, I am joined by Tyler Visgilio who has been a part of Hold on til Dawn since the beginning. We talk about naming the concert, his friendship with Johnny, his experience with both shows, and mental health.

In this episode I am joined by Heather Claflin who is the Special Events Manager for the AFSP Massachusetts. We talked about the September 2023 benefit concert, the importance of music, and how you can make a difference with the AFSP! If you are in crisis, please call or text the  ⁠⁠National Suicide Prevention Lifeline⁠⁠  by dialing 988

It is my first benefit concert's two year anniversary! I am sharing the whole story of the Wilmington, Delaware concert, from submitting the third party event application on the AFSP website in the summer of 2019 to the day of the show on May 14, 2022!

Nicole Van Bramer, the photographer behind the camera at both of our benefit concerts, is here in today's episode. We talked all things photography, the AFSP, mental health, music, and both benefit concerts. If you are in crisis, please call or text the  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  by dialing 988

May is mental health awareness month. In this episode I am talking about how it was started, what's the purpose, and how you can use this month to your advantage. If you are in crisis, please call or text the  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  by dialing 988

In this episode I share the story of my fundraising efforts for the AFSP and how the idea for the first benefit concert came about. If you are in crisis, please call or text the  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  by dialing 988