Get Up, Go Again

Ian Michael from Human Hug Project joins Ben to discuss the project's goal "to bring awareness to P.T.S.D by giving love back to humanity one hug at a time." Links: WebsiteFacebookTwitter

Patty Davis talks to Ben about volunteering with Disabled American Veterans (DAV). How can you help? What can you do?

Alan Mills from the Uptown People's Law Center in Chicago joins us to discuss solitary confinement as torture, why we should be against it, the effects it has on the community, and how we can help others keep their humanity. Links from today's show: The Uptown People's Law Center Blood in the Water Intro Music: "Brighter" by Ms. Fridrich

Photo journalist Lloyd Degrane joins Ben to discuss his work documenting the opioid addicted homeless living in Chicago. From endhomelessness.org survey another studystudy 2015 studyrecent study Links Mentioned: Official Website Interview with WBEZ (Chicago)"Documenting the 'Opioid Migrants' of Chicago" from Belt Magazine

On this episode we discuss the power of Giving Tuesday and how you can carry the spirit with you year round. Bill interviews Allison and Hector from Three Jewels in NYC to talk about yoga, mindfulness, and the 30 Day Meditation Challenge!

Welcome to the first episode of Get Up, Go Again! Feeling stressed out about the state of the world? Wondering how you can make a difference? We're here to highlight people trying to make a difference in the lives of others and how you can help them. On this episode we discuss: Pito RodriguezSurfers HealingBenjamin's DreamFeeding America food banksJess Kurti's Beast of Burden Challenge Thank you for joining us.