The Speaking Space

Join me as I unpack a song off Eminem's latest album, "Temporary". I discuss the raw emotions and personal connections that this powerful song evokes for me as a parent. I really wanted to put the snips of the song in the episode but I had to cut those out. So, I encourage you to listen to the song before, during and after the episode to really ride this emotional roller coaster with...

In this episode I get to have a conversation via FaceTime with my friend Cody from "Cody's Corner" on TikTok. I found Cody's page one day while searching TikTok for mental health content. We discuss importance of sleep, the value of spending quality time with family, what we felt in our darkest moments and the importance of nutrition when it comes to mental health. We wrap up with a thoughtful que...

In this episode I talk about: the value of getting a cry out and some other thoughts swirling in my mind about the world. Thank you for listening and I hope you have a great day!

In this episode I get to have a FaceTime conversation with Owen Salvestrini. Owen and I connected through his social media page #mentalstrengthproject. I was searching the hashtag #mentalhealth, found his page to be motivational and wanted to have a chat with him. In this episode we discuss the pure joy of a child, the importance of processing emotions and how that can affect your kids, our experi...

In this episode I get to have a conversation with my friend Jackson. We connected via social media video through a hashtag of #roganhanes2020. We discuss balance in day to day life, technology and how it affects our lives, what god means to us and actions that led us to who we are today. Thank you for listening and I hope you have a wonderful day!

In this episode I get to have a conversation with my good friend Wes Kohler. We discuss qualities we share, displaying quiet intensity, random acts of kindness, our dream day and what we’d want our parents to know when they listen. Hope you enjoy and thank you for listening.

In this episode I talk about: depression is not the end of me, the constant drive to be better, and the value of doing hard things voluntarily. Thank you for listening and I hope you have the best day!

In this episode I talk about: healing myself, technology and how it plays into mental health today, The Mike Tyson fight and awards I won at the PLK Awards Show. Thank you for listening and I hope you have a wonderful day!

In this episode I'll talk about: pain that shifts mindset, the importance of knowing who you are and how 2024 is going so far. Thank you for listening and I hope you have a wonderful day!

In this episode I get to have a conversation via FaceTime with my dear friend Teri Vineski-Cravins. Teri has completely turned aging around for herself with intermittent fasting. She is a fasting, life and mental health coach. She is a great wife, mom, daughter and many other things. We talk about the benefits of intermittent fasting, thoughts on what it’s like having a child early on and other li...

In this episode I get to have a conversation via FaceTime with my pal Shane Vitko. Shane is a guy who has worked tremendously hard to turn his life completely around. He is a great human, husband, dad and many other things. We talk about keeping good company, what it means to be a good dad and other life topics. These conversations are what I’m looking for. This is a genuine, uncut conversation be...

In this episode I'll talk about: my thoughts on speaking positively to one’s self, what the ice bath has done for me, and a few words on breaking generational curses. Thank you for listening and I hope you have a wonderful day!

In this episode I'll talk about: new business opportunity- dunks with my dudes/episode 1 on YouTube now, rant on unsolicited advice and how I’m feeling lately. Happy New Year and I hope you have a wonderful day! Thank you for listening!

In this episode I get to sit down and have conversation with my sister. We discuss what makes us proud, whether we relate more to the personality of a cat, dog or maybe a cat/dog and what we want our parents to know. This was a great episode and I cannot wait to have her back and more people on the show. Thank you for listening and we hope you have a wonderful day!

In this episode I’ll talk about: unwinding from everyday stress, a typical Friday night and how it’s changed over the last 15 years, doing hard things and a positive story about my Aunt Cathy, may she rest in peace. Thank you for listening and I hope you have a wonderful day!

In this episode I’ll talk about: getting back my morning routine, issue 2 in Ohio and other humanly things. Thank you for listening and I hope you have a wonderful day!

In this episode I’ll talk about: positive attitudes, accepting help, mental therapy and other things on my heart. Thank you for listening and I hope you have a wonderful day!

In this episode I’ll talk about: are you happy, items that increase my happiness and my continuing journey with happiness. Thank you for listening and I hope you have a great day!

In this episode I’ll talk about: if you introduced yourself but couldn’t use name, job or where you’re from, what would you say? I’ll answer that thought exercise, update you on the Big lez show and bring it to close with a mental health activity. Thank you for listening and I hope you have a great day!

In this episode you’ll hear: an audio blip that catapults us right into the podcast, a personal story of suicidal ideation and why I believe the suicide rate is the highest it has ever been. If you have lost anyone to suicide, my heart goes out to you. Sending love and hugs, thank you for listening. Txt or Call 988 if you’re struggling, it’s okay to share your feelings. You’re worth it.

In this episode I’ll talk about; injury update, next fitness goal and the lessons and feelings of putting our dog Meeko down. We miss you buddy. Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast! Appreciate all the energy you’re sending back to us!

In this episode we’ll discuss: My favorite words, changing “have to” to “get to”, keeping your word and other “wordly” things. FREE T-SHIRT RAFFLE- like or comment on my Facebook or IG post about this episode to be entered. Thank you for listening and I hope you have a great day!

In this episode we'll talk about: Mental Health. Emotional, Psychological and Social Well Being. My journey with mental health, life up until this moment. Moments that shaped and molded my mental health. Tools that I use that completely turned my mental health around and continue to keep it healthy. "It's not the thoughts you have that make you suffer, it's the thoughts that you a...

In this episode you'll hear: *Reason for doing the podcast*Getting to know me with a few follower questions*The last year leading up to injury*Getting better from here* Hope you enjoy, thank you for listening and I hope you have a great day. See you next time! #justgettingstarted