Bumps In The Road
Anyone who’s experience a mental health challenge knows all too well how dark, and how lonely a journey it can be. But just like any journey, the road can take you to better places. And, along the way, you’ll hit the occasional bump in the road. John Mielke, The Milkman hosts a podcast recorded from inside a 28 foot RV as he travels to community events, and live on location broadcasts across Canada and, soon, the USA! Keep listening for details on where we’re headed next. And, if we’re coming your way, I’d love to invite you into the BTRV for mental health!
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Episodes
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Losing Your Twin And Honouring Her With A Mental Health Foundation
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Jodi has turned the tragic loss of her twin sister into a campaign that is providing mental health help to those in need with the help of her, and her late sister's friend, Jillian. You can find out more, and buy some of their incredible clothing, which helps support this not for profit initiative at https://www.theriseupcollection.com - The Jordan Leigh Foundation! This is the first conversation for season 2 of Bumps In The Road - conversations about mental health recorded live inside the BTRV - a motorhome that is on the road to raise awareness and break down the stigmas about mental heal...
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A Fucking Avocado... Oriana & Rodney
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Oriana and I met through real estate. She, is an amazing agent, I was hired to do her headshots. We instantly bonded on the topic of mental health. Despite having worked several times with Oriana, I still hadn't had a chance to hear her story. Today, I finally got to hear a bit of it... And you do too! Affected since high school, she tried to end it all. She has pushed past the odds and today, speaks very openly about this disease, her opinions on medications, and why people going through similar challenges find her and trust her. Rodney never realized that he had a mental health b...
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Kelly - The Effects Of Loss At A Young Age
Saturday, July 8, 2023
Kelly experienced a lot of loss at a very young age. When she sought help, the help she found lost her trust. The long term effects of that have come at a price. But, thanks to a loving husband and a solid group of friends around her, Kelly has found a way to manage her life and, for the first time, is truly LIVING. This is her story, as she told it in the BTRV FOR MENTAL HEALTH on July 8, 2023.
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Lisa... From A Type A Personality To A Type Zen - May 18, 2023
Friday, May 19, 2023
Lisa heals people. Especially those of us dealing with anxiety and stress and depression. Lisa is a Reiki practitioner, and Shamanic Healer at Kingston's Integrated Health. When I first met Lisa, I instantly felt the calm that radiates from her. It is undeniable. But Lisa wasn't always this way. She set out to be in journalism, then found her way into business and was building an empire! Until she got sick. I admire anyone who listens to the universe when this happens and asks, "what is the message here?" Lisa did just that. Listened, learned, opened her eyes and her soul and l...
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My Kid Is In Crisis - Pam's Challenge To Find Help For Her Son Following 9-11 - May 18, 2023
Friday, May 19, 2023
Pam is a dual citizen (Canada & USA) and was living in New York on 9-11. One of her children had already been dealing with some mental health matters when this horrific attack occurred. The impact this had on his mental health turned an already difficult situation for him, and for the family, into a crisis. He was suicidal. In Canada, we have a lot of concerns about our health care system and how difficult it is to find doctors. Finding a doctor to work with on mental health matters is an even bigger challenge. And most of us in Canada believe that in the USA, with healthcare being...
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Sara Weiss - Athlete, Life Coach, Mom, And... Trans - May 17, 2023
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Sara Weiss was set to compete in Florida at a very important Pickle Ball Tournament when someone on Twitter chose to create chaos by revealing that she was born a male. Her longtime mixed doubles partner, upon finding out, quit. Except, Sara never denied who she was. In fact, she had revealed her past life in a book. It's one of many difficult moments in her life which she has faced head on, dealt with, overcome and been better because of! Sara is the very definition of perseverance and her story is one, that I really hope, will speak to, and inspire, many whose mental health struggles...
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Johnny "The Aspie Drummer" - May 12 2023
Friday, May 12, 2023
Imagine living more than 40 years knowing something wasn't right. Going un-diagnosed until a breakdown at work finally leads you to getting answers for your behaviour, for how you're wired, and for why everyone around you misunderstood you for so long. Asperger's. Johnny Racine understands himself better now, and we discuss what that has meant for him and the changes it has allowed him to make in his life! Johnny has always loved mechanical things. He works on motorcycles, assisted us in getting the electronics sorted out in the BTRV, and it wasn't until we sat down for this conversat...
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The Crash That Tuned Alan's Life Upside Down - Bumps In The Road May 11, 2023
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Alan was a bus driver. His job, every day, was to get people safely from point A to point B. One day, while performing that job, his whole life changed after another vehicle collided with the bus he was driving. The impact of that day, and the continuing issues resulting from it, have forever affected him, and his family. Today, he has found an escape in DJ'ing. His story, in his words, on this podcast. Recorded live in the BTRV For Mental Health... Bumps In The Road.
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Christa & Karen - Hugs @ Hog's Back 2023
Saturday, May 6, 2023
This episode was recorded live in the BTRV For Mental Health at an annual (except for through covid) even I have put on each year where we invite people to show up, enjoy the park and hug. And talk. And show support for those living with a mental health matter. We heard a lot of stories today from those who showed up. And on this edition of Bumps In The Road, we hear from Christa and Karen. One is an on air member of my radio station, the other is a friend from college. They just met today at this event and that connection instantly made a difference for both. This podcast is a ...
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Bumps In The Road - Andre - April 15, 2023
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Andre is my very first guest on Bumps In The Road! I've known him for several years now. He's become a close friend and business partner hosting a show on my station and promoting the LGBQTS2+ - 2SLGBTQI+ community! His mental health story is rooted in his sexual orientation, and the challenges that came of that with parents who, at first, couldn't accept him being gay and kicking him out of the house, to finding his way to a happier place today, with a full time job, a love of drag and performing on the radio keeping him busy! This episode was recorded (using hands free microphones) as ...