This is the first conversation of many for the mental health project on this show. The project is aimed at highlighting the importance of education and awareness of all realms of mental health. My goal is to remove the stigma surrounding mental illness and normalize it by sharing stories. The first story is David's - he has suffered from depression his entire life and is out here battling it daily. On this episode he shares how he realized he was depressed, what he does to manage it, and how important human connection is. David also volunteers at a mental health facility answering phones and helping people talk through their own mental health issues.

You can find David on Instagram @davidekirsch and on Twitter @trustyandtrueDavid volunteers at 9 Muses in Lauderhill, Florida - ww.9musesartcenter.org