April 27 | AAS2022 Conference in Chicago
More details to come.
Podcasts
40,000 Steps Radio
Host Christopher Heimerman and a vast array of guests take on the topics of addiction, mental illness and recovery. The goal is to stomp out the stigma and to give the millions affected by these topics a place to cry, laugh, learn, and find a unique sense of community.
Support the mission on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/40000steps
Episode 56: Elaine Sephton, two-time suicide survivor
Elaine “The Real English Elaine” Sephton is an author, a fierce mental health advocate and educator, and a two-time suicide survivor.
Elaine spent 30-plus years in corporate America before she bet on herself and dived into a career in advocacy. Now she’s published her book “My Crazy Summer“, she has another on the way, and she’s working to open a recovery retreat. She also educates students on how to become mental health ambassadors.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions about mental illness and suicide attempts.
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This episode was presented by DUI & Behavioral Health Counseling Centers, which has offices here in northern Illinois – in Sycamore, Plano, and Crystal Lake. If you suspect you or someone you love has a problem with drinking, drugs, mental illness or anger, call 815-895-9000 today and set up an evaluation. Visit duisycamore.com for more information.
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Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday and Thursday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks.
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If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email us at 40000steps@gmail.com.
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Coming Soon: Rest & Renew℠ CEO and Kim, her therapist
The Real English Elaine Talks with her Therapist, Kim. The goal is to End the Stigma and Change the Conversation. Making visits to a therapist seen as no different to a visit to the doctor. Elaine & Kim will cover topics relevant to all people, including therapists.
Articles
When you hear the letter “big C” what do you think of? Cancer. When we hear of the letters LGBTQ, we can think different things, however what’s important is these letters represent the ways in which people have chosen to “come out” about their gender.
So what about the letter “S” what do you think of when you hear that? What’s the topic that someone’s coming out about? Read more about this subject here.
Elaine Sephton spent most of her career feeling like an imposter. Now she’s found her true calling. Find out more about her journey here.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Elaine Sephton is doing her part to raise awareness. Find out how here.
Celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Elaine Sephton’s presentation on “You Can Still Change Your Brain”. For more details click here.
Upcoming Events
Watch this space for Rest & Renew℠ events near you!
May 10 | Ladies Power Lunch
“M&M’s ~ Mental Health and Me & God” ~ May is Mental Health Month, so join us on TUESDAY, MAY 10 from 12:00-1:00PM at LifePointe Church, as our guest speaker is mental health and wellbeing advocate, Elaine Sephton, EBE, CHPC, AMHFA.
Get Ready to Join the Conversation at the Inaugural Rest & Renew℠ Speak Out Event.
These events are based on the idea of TED Talks, This Is My Brave and other storytelling events. What makes them different? You will have an opportunity to join the conversation as you listen to the experiences of people with lived experience and also family members of those living with a mental condition. You will receive a 360-degree perspective focused on educating you – the audience – on the link between mental and physical health AND demonstrating that there is hope and recovery is possible. The event will end with an uplifting and entertaining production show.
When
Saturday September 24, 2022 | 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday September 25, 2022 | 2:00pm – 6:00 pm
Who
Performances by 18-year-old + Individuals on the 24th | Performances by Youth and family members on the 25th
Spring 2023 | Inaugural Fundraising Gala
Watch this space for more details.