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Guns and Mental Health by Walk the Talk America

Walk the Talk America
Mental Health
Suicide Prevention
Community Engagement
Walk the Talk America
Firearm Safety
Firearms Industry
Gun Safety
Gun Ownership
Gun Culture
Firearms
Gun Rights
Second Amendment
Gun Violence
Red Flag Laws
Firearms Education
Gun Control
Kids To Kings
Youth Gun Safety Education
Mental Health Awareness
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The Walk the Talk America Podcast is where firearm culture and mental health meet with curiosity, not confrontation.

Each episode brings together voices from the firearm community, mental health professionals, researchers, and everyday gun owners to have honest conversations about suicide prevention, culture, and practical solutions.

We focus on education over outrage, nuance over noise, and c... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes175Founded6 years ago
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Recent Guests

Matthew Easter
Founder of Allegiance Project Foundation
Allegiance Project Foundation
Episode: Ep 170: Protecting Schools and Supporting Veterans
Luis Soss
Director of Operations, Allegiance Project Security
Allegiance Project Foundation
Episode: Ep 170: Protecting Schools and Supporting Veterans
Yehuda Rehmer
Director of Outreach, Allegiance Project Foundation (Pew Pew Jew)
Allegiance Project Foundation
Episode: Ep 170: Protecting Schools and Supporting Veterans
Nelba Márquez-Greene
Mother of Ana Grace, Sandy Hook survivor; licensed clinician; advocate for community-based solutions
Sandy Hook family / Yale School of Public Health collaborator
Episode: Ep 169: Listening Through Loss: Nelba Márquez-Greene on Grief, Community, and Humanity
Mike Anestis
Keynote speaker at a research conference and founder/leader of Walk the Talk America
Walk the Talk America
Episode: Ep 168: From the Firearms Industry to the Research Stage
Mike Zabetian
Co-founder of Kinesium / Kini
Kinesium / Kini
Episode: Ep 167: If It Moves, You’ll Know: How Kini Helps You Monitor Firearm Access at Home
Nicky Zabetian
Co-founder of Kinesium / Kini
Kinesium / Kini
Episode: Ep 167: If It Moves, You’ll Know: How Kini Helps You Monitor Firearm Access at Home
Seth Hendricks
Financial planner and former law enforcement officer
Northwestern Mutual
Episode: Ep 166: Financial Freedom for First Responders
Dr. Chris Knoepke
Expert in reducing negative outcomes related to firearms and a social worker.
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Episode: Ep 165: Beyond the Boogeyman, A Nuanced Talk on Colorado ERPOs With Chris Knoepke

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Kevin Berry
Co-host contributing perspectives on mental health integration and gun safety.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Primary care mental health.

    My January 31 interview with Jake and Michael was a fantastic experience, particularly their knowledge about mental health and its shortcomings. Jake is a great interviewer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Has Medicine lost its mind?
    United States2 years ago
  • Rational voices

    Thank you for the varied, and passionate stories and observations.

    Im trying to catch up and listen to all the past episodes

    Glenn Boies

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    glenn boies
    United States5 years ago
  • Something different!

    An honest and comprehensive discussion about guns and mental health. Two highly stigmatized cultures that have long stood across from each other, refusing to collaborate whenever tragedy strikes. That trend ends now. For firearms owners, clinicians, and the curious public.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael Sodini
    United States6 years ago
  • Get your head on straight

    Perspective and context are everything. WTTA brings so many voices to the table that it has sharpened my thinking.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SlowFacts
    United States6 years ago

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Shows perspective and context that sharpen thinking through diverse voices.
Varied and passionate stories that broaden perspectives.
Insightful conversations with deep knowledge about mental health and guns.
Honest, comprehensive discussions about guns and mental health, approachable for both owners and clinicians.

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Ep 170: Protecting Schools and Supporting Veterans
Q: Besides protection, what else do you provide schools—leadership talks, staff training, or student/teacher engagement?
Training and security mindset development, emergency operations planning, medical training, threat assessment, and ongoing engagement with staff to create a holistic safety culture.
Ep 170: Protecting Schools and Supporting Veterans
Q: Top of mind, how long have you been around and how many schools have you contacted?
They discussed the two-year operation, growth into multiple schools, and the structure where the foundation funds/feeds the security company, enabling expansion and sustainable funding.
Ep 167: If It Moves, You’ll Know: How Kini Helps You Monitor Firearm Access at Home
Q: How did you come up with the name Kini?
Kini is based on kinetics and movement; it was chosen for its brevity and motion-related connotations, leading to the formation of Kinesium around it.
Ep 159: From Loss to Leadership: The Scott Sippel Foundation’s Fight for Suicide Prevention
Q: How do you tend to your mental health these days?
RG mentioned that he takes long walks for about an hour each day to relieve stress and stay active.
Ep 157: Bulletproof Clothing with CIVILIAN’s Kami Kay Kirschbaum
Q: How do you tend to your mental health?
I need to go outside, I journal, I read a lot, and I live one minute away from the water.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show explores the intersection of firearms culture and mental health through conversations with gun owners, clinicians, researchers, and industry professionals. Episodes frequently center on suicide prevention, safe storage, ERPOs, and collaborative approaches that bridge gaps between the gun community and public health. Noteworthy is an emphasis on practical solutions, diverse viewpoints, and storytelling to reduce stigma and improve safety, often featuring veterans, researchers, and entrepreneurs who bring real-world context to policy and everyday safety. Listeners are likely drawn to nuanced discussions that balance Second Amendment rights with community well-being, making it useful for those seeking research-backed insights, indust... more

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2. Luis Soss
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