Mental Health Happy Hour

03/05/2022

Comic Books today are bringing attention to mental health by giving some of their superheroes mental illnesses. Be it Daredevil's depression or Crazy Jane's 64 personalities, comic books are starting a necessary conversation.

26/04/2022

Depression, anxiety, and self-esteem are al things J.R., and many others on the spectrum deal with on a regular basis. If left unchecked, it can be devastating to your life. But it doesn't have to be!

15/03/2022

Kelly Redden has put together a network to find jobs for those on the autism spectrum. Her insights can help others with mental health isues as well. You definitely do not want to miss this.542046

07/03/2022

Tuesday (tomorrow) at 2 pm central/8 pm London we have an exciting show for you

Jason & J.R. welcome UK mental health advocate Michelle Torez as we talk about the broken mental health system in the UK We'll talk about the problems, possible solutions, and whatever else comes up.

If you know anyone who would be interested, please share this with them. We would greatly appreciate it.

21/02/2022

15/02/2022

So, you've received a diagnosis of something that will impact your life going forward. What do you do? You can live your life feeling sorry for yourself and bad about your situation, or you can do something about it and live your life to its full potential/ What will you choose?

01/02/2022

Star of one of the most famous Mystery Science Theatre Science 3000 episodes,
Jackey Raye Neyman Jones talks us about mental health and shares her story with us.

18/01/2022

This topic is one that divides most people, but is an important one for those with some mental health issues. Join us live to ask questions and chat with our guest.

04/01/2022

Here, you achieve personal freedom through the healing power of forgiveness. Andrea provides the bridge that a person has to walk across to get them from where they are to where they would like to go. She will walk with you every step of the way. Once you achieve personal freedom, you can achieve anything.

30/12/2021

A year after I (J.R.) loaded Tik Tok on my iPad & phone, I think I'm probably ready to do my first video. Possibly even tonight. If you would like me to follow you, leave your username in the comments.

If you want to follow me, it's
I'm sure this will be quite an experience...

21/12/2021

Join Jason & J.R. as they talk about Jason's pet project dungeons & Dogtags. This is for vets suffering from PTSD. How does it help? Listen and find out...

20/12/2021

Woo hoo! J.R. started writing for this publication just four days ago. They picked one of his pieces as a top story.

To see the rest of the good stuff, go to www.notweirdjustautistic

16/12/2021

The Artfully Autistic publication on Medium just published J.R.'s first piece for them, Processing What’s in our Heads. THANK YOU! This means a lot to me. https://bit.ly/3maskk4

If you’re like me, your autistic brain is constantly firing on all cylinders. A thousand thoughts, scenarios, and memories roll through it…

30/11/2021

Empower Abilities is a Springfield, MO organization that helps those with all kinds of disabilities live happier, more fulfilling lives. Today we're helping them get their message out and raise money for this great group. The things you'll hear and learn from this show can help you and your community as well, so be sure to join us for this special hour.

16/11/2021

Jason & J.R. welcome autistic therapist and author Toni Boucher to discuss bullying and its impact on our mental health. We'll also talk about a recent tragedy, the recent su***de of Izzy Tichenor, a 10-year-old autistic girl who took her own life because of bullying by her classmates.

This is an important topic and we appreciate your sharing this with your friends and with anyone else who needs to hear this message.

12/11/2021

Check out J.R.'s conversation with autistic Career Coach Kelly Lynn Redden. We talk about autism in the workplace as well as training and job opportunities for those with Autism
https://bit.ly/3HhQKkv

11/11/2021

Schools Need to Stop Labeling Our Children 'Sped Kids'. New at The Mighty.

Teachers and school administrators throw around the term, "sped kids" (kids in the special education classroom) like it's nothing. But it's something. Something the kids will carry with them for life.

J.R. discusses this important topic.

https://bit.ly/3oqVfku

"It's derogatory and offensive."

02/11/2021

80%+ of adults with autism are unemployed or under-employed. Why are those on the spectrum (as J.R. is) more likely to have problems in the workplace? Jason & J.R. talk with Maisie Soetantyo, an expert in the field of autism and employment.

23/10/2021

Jonathan Martinis is the Senior Director of Law and Policy with the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University. He has over 20 years of experience represe...

21/10/2021

Tonight at 7 pm Eastern, join me along with co-moderator Lyric Holmans as we host a panel on Autism and Dating for Different Brains.

Whether you are on the spectrum and struggle with dating and relationships, have someone on the spectrum in your life, or are the parent of a teen/young adult on the spectrum, you don't want to miss this.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2016336290258/WN_4hZJ7tO8Rx2s70kyIenZtQ

DifferentBrains.org is excited to present this panel looking at topics related to autism and dating, through the eyes of self-advocates. OUR PANELISTS: Toni Boucher (Self-Advocate / Consultant / Author / ToniBoucher.net), Marcelle Ciampi (aka Samantha Craft, Self-Advocate / Neurodiversity & Inclusio...

18/10/2021

Life goes by so fast. You only want to do what you think is right. Close your eyes and then it's past. The story of my life.

12/10/2021

Living with a mental health issue, or with multiple issues can be stressful, to say the least. Our lives can feel like they've been turned upside down and it's hard to know which way is up. Join Jason & J.R. as they talk with Kamie Wheeler about what it is to live with mental health issues.

08/10/2021

J.R. pulls himself out of a depressive funk. Will you dfo the same with yours?

Five months ago, I had my second major shoulder surgery on my right side. Shortly after, I began getting frustrated with myself for not…

06/10/2021

Brandon Croucher of delightcafe.com joins Jason & J.R. to talk about Breaking the Stigma of Bipolar.

05/10/2021

Join Jason & J.R. live on Tuesday at 2 pm central for another edition of Mental Health Happy Hour Live. This week we're talking with Brandon Croucher about Breaking the Stigma of Bipolar. This is something that is near and dear to Jason and will be a great show. Check it out and tell anyone you know who needs to hear about this.

04/10/2021

The debut podcast of Mental Health Happy Hour Live with Jason Cottom & J.R. Reed. Today we talk abo

01/10/2021

Thanks to The Mighty for publishing J.R.'s latest piece, Why is it Hard to Love Our Autistic Selves?

Too many of us on the spectrum have a hard time liking who we are, much less loving who we are, but it doesn't have to be that way. We CAN learn to love the perfectly created autistic beings that we are.
https://themighty.com/2021/10/autism-self-acceptance-love/

"We are who we are. And that's OK."

28/09/2021

Join Jason & J.R. as they talk about being healthy both mentally and physically with the guys from the Fitmess Podcast.