From Breaking into a House to Being Invited...Peer Specialist Kevin Earley (Ep. 78)

Send a Text to the Moms - please include your contact info if you want a response. thanks!Guest: Kevin “Earleybird” Earley - peer specialist, speaker and artistHis challenges with mental health are documented in his father, Pete Earley's 2007 best selling book, "Crazy - A Father's Search Through America's Mental Health Madness", which chronicles his 2002 incident where Kevin broke into a stranger's house and took a bubble bath before being apprehended by the police. His work deals with mental health, race, privilege and resilience through adversity.  He speaks to inspire and resolve stigma through art.  He currently works with youth who live with mental health issues and helps mentor them to recover from their respective challenges.We Ask about:Kevin’s Story - from breaking into the house to being invited to the white houseThis is My Brave Hiding in Plain Sight (Documentary)Kevin’s ArtKevin’s MusicPete’s Book - Kevin’s initial reaction and later thoughtsWork as a peer specialistHealing Power of Sound and MusicLINKS:https://www.getthatworm.com/musichttps://www.getthatworm.com/https://www.pbs.org/show/hiding-plain-sight-youth-mental-illness/Kevin’s YouTube Music:https://www.youtube.com/@birdboogieHosts:Who:Randye Kaye - was a morning Radio Personality bringing humor to CT families when her own son was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Now she is still a Broadcaster, Actress, Voice Talent, Speaker, and Author (Ben Behind his Voices, Happier Made Simple)Miriam Feldman -  is an artist, writer, and the mother of an adult son with schizophrenia. Her book, He Came in With It chronicles her family's story and was released to rave reviews on July 21st, 2020.Mindy Greiling - Mindy Greiling was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for twenty years. She helped found the nation's first state mental health caucus, which successfully lobbied for a significant increase in Minnesota's mental health funding Her acclaimed memoir is Fix What You Can.Support the showPlease share and support the podcast so we can reach more people who need the info and support.Want to know more?Join our facebook page  Our websites:Randye KayeMindy Greiling Miriam (Mimi) Feldman