Guns & Mental Health: A Deep Dive with Jake Wiskerchen

In this episode of Faithfully Engaged Johnny and his guest, Jake Wiskerchen, dive deep into the important topics of mental health, gun ownership, and gender affirming care. Jake Wiskerchen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Nevada.  He is as well the champion of dad jokes!   Jake shares his valuable insights on various aspects, starting with the significance of understanding emotions and cultivating emotional intelligence. They explore the groundbreaking work of Walk The Talk America, an organization bridging the gap between firearms ownership and mental healthcare, and the positive impact it's making.  Another critical subject of discussion revolves around gender affirming care, where our guests delve into the challenges faced in this field and the potential ethical implications that arise.  As the conversation unfolds, the role of insurance in mental health care comes into the spotlight, along with the benefits of direct primary care. Jake encourages listeners to check out the emotional functioning videos available on the Zephyr Wellness website, a resource that can provide valuable insights into emotional well-being.  He also extends an invitation to mental health practitioners to register themselves in the 50 state directory, offering their support to individuals in the gun community who may be dealing with mental health issues.  And to add a touch of humor, the episode concludes with a delightful dad joke. So, if you're interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the intricate connections between guns and mental health, along with gender affirming care, and the importance of emotional well-being, this podcast episode is a must-listen!  Don't forget to support Walk The Talk America and explore the resources provided by Zephyr Wellness. Tune in now and join the conversation!  Jake Wiskerchen's Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/jakewisk Emotional Functioning: https://www.zephyrwellness.org/media/2021/2/12/emotional-functioning Walk the Talk America: https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ Noggin Notes: https://www.nogginnotes.com/  12 Rules for LIfe: https://amzn.to/3q3gNZe  Faithfully Engaged Links  T-Shirt: https://faithfullyengaged.com/faithfullyengagedmerch/p/unisex-heavy-cotton-tee  Mug: https://faithfullyengaged.com/faithfullyengagedmerch/p/ceramic-mug-11oz Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/faithfullyengaged/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithfullyengaged/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/faithfulengaged  *This description contains affiliate links.  These links are no added cost to you and help support the show.*  #guns #mentalhealth #genderaffirmingcare #dadjokes