We explored critical topics such as men’s mental health, the societal need to change how boys are raised, and the pervasive stigma surrounding mental health and suicide. Rachel emphasized that seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Ruth tells her story to Betsy in this interview about how she overcame her many challenges from having breakdowns, a negligent doctor who wouldn’t listen to her when she didn’t sleep for 7 days, her 30-foot fall from her apartment building, her rehab,…
Frank King covers the concerning rise in suicide rates among teenagers and young adults, as well as the specific challenges faced by men dealing with mental health issues.
“A native of Nashville, Tennessee, and a Vanderbilt University alumna, I grew up as a young caregiver for my disabled mother. Caring for her since age 11, I was isolated, scared, and like many other young caregivers in the United States, I did…
Betsy Wurzel, Host of Chatting with Betsy
Today's interview is with Angela Legh, author of the Bella Santini Chronicles Series.
The Bella Santini Chronicles is a fairy tale series for children ages 8 to12 and Angela Legh has written 5 books out of the 12…
Today's interview is with an inspiring young man, Joshua who is President of The Be Strong Student State Representative Program which has more than 3,100 student leaders! Joshua talks about how Be Strong and LG Happiness Skills helped him in his life.
Ashleigh Cromer,…
Today's interview and guests are Christine Ackerson, Director of CSR and Sustainability at LG Electronics USA, and Ashleigh Cromer, Executive Director of Be Strong. The interview is about how LG's Life's Good Happiness, partnered with Be Strong to help students stay connected during…
Our guest this week is Becky Jackson whose son died from liver failure five years ago after a long history of drug addiction. Becky has developed a model of recovery therapy called Inner Family Healing which is helping the different parts of ourselves…
Polly is like any other mother of four adult children in her commitment to their success and happiness. One day her third son went to his parents to tell them he had been misusing opioids for four years, which started a rollercoaster of…
Betsy Wurzel's guests are Antoinette Mayer, Senior Director of Corporate Citizenship with Blue Shield of CA., and Mark Seelig, Corporate Media Relations of Blue Sky. Both Antoinette Mayer and Mark Seelig discuss the Blue Sky Initiative on helping teenagers in their schools deal…