Raise Your Banner Podcast

Mr. Robert Tettelbach is a retired Air Force Officer and government employee, who has led an extraordinary life and career all while dealing with his mental health struggles. In this second episode he continues to share with us anecdotes about his life long mental health journey and how he has overcome some of the challenges that he has faced and continues to face.TRIGGER WARNING. This episode discusses suicide and potentially sensitive and triggering topics. Viewer discretion is advised and as always, your mental health is a priority and please consider either skipping the episode or reaching out to local resources. Remember you are never alone.

On today's episode we discuss social anxiety disorder.

On this episode we discuss SSRIs and Non-SSRIs. We break down what they are and how they work and also discuss specific drugs in each category.

Mr. Robert Tettelbach is a retired Air Force Officer and government employee, who has led an extraordinary life and career all while dealing with his mental health struggles. In this episode he shares anecdotes about his life long mental health journey and how he has overcome some of the challenges that he has faced and continues to face.TRIGGER WARNING. This episode discusses suicide and potentially sensitive and triggering topics. Viewer discretion is advised and as always, your mental health is a priority and please consider either skipping the episode or reaching out to local resources. Remember you are never alone.

We discuss an overview of Panic Disorder and how it affects our mental health.

We discuss an overview of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and how it affects our mental health.

We discuss an overview of depression and how it affects our mental health.

We discuss an overview of Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

We discuss bullying and how it affects our mental health.

We discuss Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and I discuss a bit of my own journey with PTSD.

We discuss the difference between Psychologists and Psychiatrists and what to expect from each on your mental health journey.

Master Chief Amaury Ponciano is an active duty Navy Sailor and author of Anchored in Resilience: Overcoming Adversity through Mental Health Awareness. Amaury tells his story of being onboard the USS Cole during her bombing in 2000 and how mental health helped him overcome adversity to go on and have a successful 24 year career in the Navy. His book is available via AMAZON: https://a.co/d/hAoksD1

Tom Pollak is the Director and Tull Osman is the Outreach Coordinator for the Civil Leadership Project and DC Tutoring & Mentoring Initiative. The Civil Leadership Project provides a practical holistic framework for a city, state or rural community to create a civic culture that can strengthen its civic capacity. DCTMI matches members of the community with tutoring and mentoring programs in Washington, D.C. and nearby communities to improve young lives and transform civic engagement. www.civicleadershipproject.org www.dctutormentor.org FB: DC Tutoring & Mentoring Initiative IG: @dctutormentor YT: @dctutoringmentoringinitiat2438

We discuss what it is like to seek out a mental health provider and what to expect when going to appointments.

Emily Seabrook is a talented artist and musician who shares her mental health journey and how music, art, and her love for the band Within Temptation helped her along the way.

Keira Thompson is the founder and owner of Black Point Jewelers. With 19 years of experience, Keira is an expert on small business ownership and entrepreneurship.

Grant Vermeer is a former Naval Officer and now founder of Academy Insider. Academy Insider is a 501(c)(3) organization that guides, serves, and supports Midshipmen, future Midshipmen, and their families. Grant also shares his thoughts on leadership and mental health. https://www.academyinsider.com/ FB: academyinsider IG: @academyinsider YT: @academyinsider

Brittany Murray is a fierce advocate for veterans and their well being. She shares some of her insights on the current state of active duty and veterans concerns. She also shares some of her own mental health journey.

Rachel Walisko is the the founder and owner of Rachel Walisko photography. Tonight she shares her love for photography and art, discusses the pros and cons of starting a business and talks about her own journey with mental health. Website: www.rachelwalisko.com Facebook: RachelWaliskoPhotography  IG: @rachelwaliskophoto

Dr. George Ackerman is the the founder of TogetherForSharon, a movement whose purpose is to keep his mother Sharon Riff Ackerman’s memory alive and to share the message of Parkinson’s Awareness and hope for a cure. Website: www.togetherforsharon.com/ Facebook: TogetherforSharon IG: @togetherforsharon @togetherforsha1

Maddie Watkins the founder and owner of 202 Strong an amazing gym in Bethesda talks the importance of physical fitness, mental health, inclusion, and the amazing fitness community she has built in the DMV. Website: www.202strong.com Facebook: 202strong IG: @202_Strong X: https://x.com/202strong

Today we take on some great guest questions that we received over the last few weeks in our first ever Q&A session.

Robert Stearns is a retired US Navy Chief Petty Officer, who in 2017 contracted Eastern Equine Encephalitis from a mosquito. He shares his remarkable story of leadership and resiliency, along with his ongoing recovery from complications from the EEE virus.

Tonight's episode is a quick short that covers the Stigma surrounding mental health. More in-depth discussions to follow in future episodes.

Andrea Escobedo has traveled the world and brings her expertise from growing up as a "3rd Culture Kid", to the importance of emotional support animals and to using gaming as a coping mechanism for mental health.

Josiah Renton is a local DMV DJ and musician. He manages multiple adult hockey teams and is an advocate for both mental health and the promotion of positivity.

A quick look at defining mental health and it's history. Enjoy the episode!

A quick introduction to Raise Your Banner by our host Josh. Enjoy the episode.