It may have taken two takes to get this episode done but it was much more impactful the second time around. The first Open Heart Collective Episodes of 2019 is here. Join me (again) in welcoming Xavier Whitford.

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S3: EP010

Xavier Whitford is a Finance professional employed by the City of Rockford for the past 12 years.  When not at work Xavier is the Founder and Executive Director of Tommy Corral Memorial Foundation and Each Breath of Faith. She has spoken at many schools, churches and organizations inspiring groups of all ages to end the stigma surrounding mental health by sharing her insights and story with anyone and everyone who will listen to her effort to “end the silence.” Xavier has been recognized by several local organizations for her commitment and leadership in our community and serves as an active member on three local mental health boards.  As a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Xavier has taught Mental Health First Aid to hundreds of individuals.  Her personal story, unwavering commitment, and passion to improve awareness and education around these topics has made her a powerful local advocate.

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Each video session will run for 60-minutes broadcast live on Facebook 💻& Instagram📱. The videos will be live & unedited as these conversations need to be raw, emotional and in your face because we don’t have them enough.

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This was pre-recorded on January 9th, 2019

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Connect with Xavier HERE:

https://www.facebook.com/xavier.whitford

https://www.facebook.com/eachbreathoffaith/

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Support this podcast and our mission to break the stigma around mental health. Support mental health organizations around the world via this link; anchor.fm/phillip-ryan-block 

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Thank you to everyone who continues to support this series, it truly means the world to me. Together we can #breakthestigma & #stopsuicide❤️

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