17 hours, seven presentations (six student, one adult), and 1,350 audience members later, my day comes to an end. And if you take this Chandler High School student’s word for it, it was lit AF.
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Running an Intervention Group Solo
About to run an early intervention group. Flying solo tonight. Let’s save some lives.
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Those Kids are in Good Hands
I’ve spoken to dozens of school faculty and staff groups, but the 75 teachers and administrators to whom I presented today were one of the most passionate, caring, engaged, and enthusiastic faculty groups I’ve ever …
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“I’m Really Glad I Was Here For It”
Here’s a view from today’s office. This afternoon I had the chance to share my personal story of addiction and recovery with 300 students at a high school in Mesa. That microphone you see cut …
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Just Listen
I just got off a half-hour phone call with a crying mom who contacted our office upon discovering that her 11-year-old daughter has recently been self-injuring. After being given the details of the situation by …
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Well, She Wasn’t Wrong
Although I wasn’t scheduled to speak today, I woke up to a very early text asking me to cover a presentation for someone else. As usual, I said I’d take it. Name the time and …
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This Is Why I Do It – Part II
I’ve previously talked about those moments which let me know that what I’m doing for a living actually matters. Those moments are some of my favorite things. I love the feeling of knowing without a …
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My Guest Spot on the “Since Right Now” Podcast
Last week, I had the opportunity to join the crew from KLEN+SOBR as a guest on the latest episode of the “Since Right Now” podcast. In this episode, I discuss the founding, history, and philosophy …
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This Is Why I Do It
It’s been a rough week, for a number of reasons that I won’t get into. Let’s just say the last few days felt like I ordered the #3 combo meal from the drive-through at …
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