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be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
A powerful series of honest conversations highlighting real stories of mental health challenges, resilience, and recovery. Each episode explores the impact of the be nice. action plan—notice, invite, challenge, and empower—while addressing suicide prevention and breaking down stigma. Through personal experiences and expert insight, we’ll also bust common myths and bring clarity to often misunderstood aspects of mental health.
Episodes
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Responsible Reporting: How the Media Can Support Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
In this episode of the be nice. podcast, host Christy Buck sits down with Amber Krycka, evening anchor at WOOD TV, to discuss the role journalists play in…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Breaking the Stigma Around Substance Use & Recovery with AJ Ackley
In this episode of the be nice. podcast, Christy Buck talks with AJ Ackley, social worker, therapist and founder of Real Therapy, about substance use, trauma…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
When Grief Looks Different: Teresa Weakly on Suicide Loss and Complicated Grief
In this episode of the be nice. podcast, Christy Buck talks with WOOD TV morning anchor Teresa Weakley about suicide loss, complicated grief and the many ways…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Herbalism, Mental Health & the Power of Plant-Based Wellness with Camila Vulkar
In this episode of the be nice. podcast, Christy Buck talks with national board-certified health and wellness coach, holistic nutritionist and community…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
From Competitor to Coach: Staying Mentally Healthy
In this episode, Christy is joined by our be nice. Business Program Coordinator, Erin Aldrich. In addition to her work doing mental health education, Erin is a…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Ongoing Research: Correlation of Gut Health & Mental Health
Cam Forton is a Ph.D. candidate in the lab of Dr. Lena Brundin at Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids, MI. His current research concerns the gut microbiome and…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Military Mental Health: A Veteran's Story with Tim Walton
Tim Walton is a veteran of the US Navy who served domestically in addition to three deployments overseas. Through an open and honest conversation, Tim shares…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Stigma in the Black Male Community with Dexter Clarke
Christy is joined by another individual who has worked in the mental health field for over 40 years, Dexter Clarke. Together, they break the myth about men in…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Myth Busters: LGBTQ+ Mental Health with Brittani Decess
In this episode, we are joined by Brittani Decess, a Licensed Professional Counselor who is Trauma Informed and EMDR trained. Britanni and Christy discuss…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Beyond the Stigma: A Psychiatric Nurse's Perspective on Mental Health
What does it really mean to work in psychiatric nursing? Yianna Papadeas joins the be nice. podcast to share her experiences supporting individuals through…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Noticing the Impact: Childhood Experiences & Mental Health
In this episode of the be nice. podcast, Christy is joined by be nice. Director of Program & Expansion for a personal conversation about growing up with…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Creating Systems that Support Mental Health with Megha Parekh
In this episode of the be nice. podcast, we talk with Megha Parekh of the Jacksonville Jaguars about prioritizing mental health in the workplace. Megha shares…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Leading with Vulnerability: Roger Bearup on Mental Health in Schools
In this episode of the be nice. podcast, we sit down with Roger Bearup, superintendent of Grandville Public Schools, to discuss how his childhood experiences…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Survival, Strength & Staying Safe Online with Leyna Luttrull
Leyna Luttrull joins us to talk about mental health and the growing risks of online exploitation, including sextortion and trafficking. Drawing from lived…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Recognize the Signs: Brendan's Story & a Family's Mission to Help Others
In this powerful episode, Shawn Davis shares the story of his son, Brendan, and the profound journey his family has navigated since Brendan died by suicide…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Breaking the Silence on Disordered Eating in Sport with Rachael Steil
In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Rachael Steil — author of Running in Silence and founder of the Running in Silence. A former All-American…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Navigating Mental Health When Life Moves Fast with Eleni Sabracos
In this episode of the be nice. Podcast, we sit down with Eleni Sabracos, who shares her journey of navigating mental health in the fast-paced worlds of New…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
From Loss to Legacy: John & Gail Urso and Kevin’s Song
On this episode of the be nice. podcast, we talk with John and Gail Urso, founders of Kevin’s Song, about how losing their son Kevin to suicide led them to…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Growing Up with be nice.: A Conversation with Bella Buck
In this episode, Bella Buck—Christy’s daughter—shares what it was like growing up with be nice. From witnessing the organization’s early days to now being an…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Art as Expression: Ivan Jenson’s Story
In this episode, we sit down with talented artist Ivan Jenson, who has discovered a powerful creative release through his art. Ivan shares how painting has…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Finding Peace: A Song from Grief to Hope with Joshua Zimmerman
In this episode of the be nice. podcast, we talk with a Grand Rapids musician who turned heartbreak into hope after losing his brother to suicide. He shares…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Art That Supports Us: Susan Meekhof’s Mental Health Journey
In this episode of the be nice. podcast, we sit down with Susan Meekhof to explore her powerful mental health journey and the role art has played as a…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Decide to Survive: How I Beat Addiction with Brittany Midolo
In this episode, Brittany Midolo shares her extraordinary and painful journey, one that led to a life-changing moment in a courtroom where she was charged with…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
The Power of Resilience: Eric Hipple’s Mission to Break the Stigma
Join us for a powerful conversation on the be nice. podcast with former Detroit Lions quarterback Eric Hipple, who turned personal tragedy into a lifelong…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Turning Point: Madi Klariter’s Story of Substance Abuse Disorder and Living Sober
Join us for a moving conversation on the be nice. podcast with Madi Klariter, who opens up about a turning point in her life: during a five-year battle with…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
The Business Case for be nice. - Insights from HR Director, Kristen Mazur
What does the be nice. program look like in the workplace—and why does it matter for business? We sat down with Kristen Mazur, HR Director at Atonne Group, to…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
From Loss to Purpose: Judd Efinger on Breaking the Silence Around Mental Health
When Judd Efinfer lost his son, Kyler, to suicide in 2024, his world was forever changed. Rather than remain silent, Judd chose to channel his grief into…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Rachael Braginton: Surviving, Healing, and Speaking Out
In this heartfelt episode of the be nice. podcast, Rachael Braginton shares her mental health journey and surviving a suicide attempt in 2018. She opens up…
- be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Athletes & Mental Health - Derek Schaedig
Former Harvard hockey goalie and mental health advocate Derek Schaedig joins us to talk about his journey from athlete to mental health advocate advocate. He…
be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide PreventionCarry On For Don - Jenney-Ayn Gill
In this powerful episode of the be nice. podcast, we sit down with Jenney-Ayn Gill as she shares her family's heartfelt journey following the loss of her dad…
be nice. Podcast: Conversations about Mental Health & Suicide PreventionThe Beginning of be nice. - Cat Lanting
Welcome to the be nice. podcast! In this first episode, our host and be nice. CEO, Christy Buck is joined by Director of Program & Expansion, Cat Lanting…