Brian Fanzo is a digital futurist keynote speaker who translates the trends of tomorrow to inspire change today. His customized and personalized programs showcase real-world stories and examples of forward-thinking people and businesses. 

In This Episode:

• Brian’s early days of live streaming
• What is a multi-hyphenate?
• Achieving great success despite struggling in school
• Being diagnosed with ADHD at age 31
• Advocating to remove the bias and stigma surrounding ADHD
• The struggles and superpower aspects of living with ADHD
• Recognizing that we’re all human with different vulnerabilities

Michelle Drouin, PhD, is a professor of psychology and senior research scientist who conducts research on sexuality, interpersonal relationships, and technology.

In This Episode:

• Giving ourselves grace for what we’ve experienced during the pandemic
• The many different types of intimacy
• Social media: connection and addiction
• Harnessing technology so we can get more deep and meaningful connection
• The lifelong impact of Michelle’s first ‘being seen’ experience
• Relationship dynamics
• Seeking out people who are similar to you genetically

*Strong Trigger Warning: In this episode, we talk about suicide which may be alarming to some listeners. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please end this podcast and call 1-800-SUICIDE or visit https://www.imalive.org to chat with someone online.

After losing his wife, Kristin Brooks Rossell, to suicide on April 7th 1998, Reese founded the Kristin Brooks Hope Center and the National Hopeline Network 1.800.SUICIDE.

In This Episode:

• Right place, right time: the non-coincidental way Reese and JennyQ met
• The steadfast support from a best friend and his best friend’s wife
• A chance encounter with Senator Ted Kennedy
• Advocating for funding for certified crisis and suicide hotlines
• The patient centered concepts used by I’m Alive
• What being seen means to Reese
• Meeting the Dalai Lama

Resources: https://www.imalive.org/ - Call 211: the community resource for everybody in America pretty much anywhere - Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)