Even if you don't fish you very likely saw Frank Papineau's fishing show on TV!

Frank felt like he was on top of the world with that show's success and with a number of successes following it.

But his world fell apart after a tick bite made him sick.

His business, his marriage, his health and more were impacted.

It was a motorcycle ride to the most northern regions of Canada that helped him put the pieces back into place.

We catch up with Frank as he gets set to launch his new podcast for men (which women should listen to as well) called Frank Papineau, Outside The Box.

https://www.frankpapineauoutsidethebox.com

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 health. The RV was made possible through donations from social media followers, listeners to The Milkman Show and some incredible small businesses.

Please listen. Please share. And if you, or someone you know is struggling, please reach out and talk. Or text. It's a FREE call. 988 is the number. Anywhere across North America.

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 battle going on. But once he was diagnosed, so many things in his life suddenly made sense! From growing up in a small town where men don't talk about these things, to finding escapism through drugs and alcohol and how he realized he needed to do something drastic in order to save himself... Helped by the new love in his life, Oriana... And their mutual love of motorcycling.

Together they have pushed forward and, today, are spearheading a campaign in the hopes of raising even more awareness through branded clothing, and other items. www.inspiredbytrauma.ca

And, you'll also discover why Oriana isn't very happy with one doctor's recommendation that a lot of things could be solved with an avocado.

Bumps In The Road is produced by BlastTheRadio.com

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.

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 a privately run business, that there are plenty of doctors available, so long as you have the money. As we find out in this conversation, there's a lot more to it than that, and finding someone to help save your child can be a nightmare.

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 are based in confusion about gender, orientation, sexuality in a world that seems to want to celebrate diversity, and yet, appears to be moving more backwards, rather than forward.

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 conversation that I really got to know WHY he believes so much in this project and why he wanted to tell his story.

Ironically, Johnny is one hell of a drummer. Imagine that... A guy who has always kinda marched to his own beat is a drummer. Or as he calls himself, "The Aspie Drummer."

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.

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 little slice of each of their experience with a mental health challenge. As always, I want to find out what keeps them hopeful... What keeps them moving forward despite a few bumps in the road...

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 we drove to a drag bingo show we produce together in Peterborough Ontario.