The understanding of mental illness has come a long way.  Yet, the stigma attached to having a mental illness continues to be profound.  Today's guest Mike Veny is America's leading mental health speaker who aims to show how having a mental illness is an asset, not a disadvantage. Mike is a mental health speaker and blogger for TransformingStigma.com. He has struggled with mental health challenges for his entire life, yet he has managed to find success and fulfillment. His advocacy work has been featured on ABC news, CBS news, and has given a TEDx talk on mental health. He's known for delivering educational, engaging, and entertaining presentations to meetings and conferences throughout the world.

Walking is making a comeback!  Can something so simple really be the key to lasting health? Because we work long hours, most of us have trouble finding the time to go to the gym. Fewer than 25% of Americans meet minimum recommended goal of an hour of moderate to vigorous exercise a day. Paul Michaels was no different.  He was a desk-sitter working 8-12 hours a day with an ever expanding waistline and plummeting wellness. He was desperate for ways to hack back his wellness without turning to ineffective supplements, unnecessary medications, and wacky diets. Walking was his key.  Listen in as he shares how he discovered a way to get in exercise in your daily routine without having to drastically change your current lifestyle.  

Dealing with an aging loved one is quite difficult.  As the population gets older and lives longer, the epidemic of declining cognitive function is rapidly rising.  It is a need that needs to be addressed or the consequences can be dire not only economically, but emotionally for those who take care of their loved ones. TWU Radio welcomes Curtis Walker to the show.  Curtisis the author of Courageous Caregiver: Support, Encouragement, and Tools to Aid Our Heroes Who Partake in Home Healthcare For Those With Dementia. This writing project was conceived out of his personal journal that he kept as he engaged in personal caregiving for his sister.  

All Game of Thrones fans know the ominous saying "Winter is coming".  Whenever it is mentioned, a feeling of dread descends onto the scene.  In our world, winter isn't that pleasant either.  In fact, as far as our health goes, it can be a really difficult time. Today we welcome Gina Van Luven to the show to help us navigate these winter hurdles.  Gina is an international wellness speaker, author and Board Certified Health Coach. For over a decade, she has been working with a wide variety of clients from CEOs and top executives to stay-at- home moms and dads, guiding them to live healthier, happier lives.