The High Cost of Anonymity Podcast: Exploring the Cost of Keeping Your Life Experience to Yourself Preston Moore, K Preston Moore

In this episode, I had the privilege of conducting Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) for the Columbus Police Department in Ohio, as part of a nationwide effort to support our peace officers, fire departments, EMS, crisis teams, corrections departments, sheriff's offices, and other public service agencies dealing with crisis situations. The primary goal of CIT training is to equip first responders with the necessary tools to effectively manage mental health and addiction-related crises, thereby reducing the likelihood of escalating situations resulting in harm due to a lack of awareness regarding individuals' mental and emotional struggles.



One of the significant challenges in mental health and addiction education is fostering genuine understanding and empathy toward those grappling with these issues. While many acknowledge the prevalence of mental health and addiction concerns, bridging the gap between awareness and action requires individuals to recognize their own potential for connection with these struggles. In this episode, we delve into the pervasive stigma surrounding mental health and addiction and explore viable solutions. We also examine common misconceptions and errors in our approach to addressing these issues, emphasizing the importance of cultivating empathy and rapport with clients and community members.



Furthermore, we tackle strategies for preventing the personalization of professional challenges and stressors, offering insights on maintaining emotional well-being in demanding roles such as parenting, family dynamics, and spousal relationships. Our discussion extends to navigating the spectrum of care options, elucidating distinctions between coaching, counseling, therapy, inpatient treatment, outpatient services, and stabilization interventions.



For organizations seeking comprehensive mental health and addiction prevention training, CIT or Crisis Intervention Training, as well as guidance on engaging with available services proactively, I offer my expertise as a professional mental health and addiction speaker and advocate. Drawing from my own journey of long-term recovery, I specialize in bridging the gap between organizational practices, familial dynamics, and relationship dynamics, and evidence-based approaches to mental health and addiction prevention. If your organization or community group could benefit from tailored training or support in navigating these critical issues, I am here to facilitate that process.


Also, if you’re ever looking for a professional speaker around mental health and addiction recovery, drug and alcohol prevention, how to get employees to utilize human resources more often, professional development within schools, universities, police departments, fire departments, probation organizations, the department of correction, or any other organization that prioritizes mental health and addiction stigma.

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Knowing versus doing. There are so many things that I know what to do, I know I should do, I maybe even want to do, however I have a problem actually doing them. Take for example eating better. I know what to do, I even want to do it, But deep down I am unwilling to take action. I actually feel like something is being taken away from me when it comes to eating better. It doesn’t make logical sense but that’s what it feels like. Knowing isn’t enough because it’s the doing that matters. The other thing I talk about in this episode is the value of support groups. Often we can hide in one on one counseling. In other words, I don’t have to be as exposed when I’m not in a group. The value of support groups are that I can go deeper faster, I build connection and community with others, when other people share it’s as if I’m sharing as well, I don’t feel so alone, and lastly, I have an opportunity to help others. If you’ve ever considered finding a support group I believe it’s one of the most under utilize resources that we have at our fingertips and the good thing is, most of them are totally free or very low cost. If you like this episode be sure to share it with your friends. Also, if you’re ever looking for a professional speaker around mental health and addiction recovery, drug and alcohol prevention, how to get employees to utilize human resources more often, professional development within schools and universities, and also Encouraging students to start their personal development path. You can find us at K Preston Moore
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In the recent episode of "Dad Saves America" titled "How Dads Can Harness the Force," something struck a chord with me. Our guest delved into the topic of masks, specifically those worn by characters in Star Wars. It got me thinking about the stark contrast between who we are when we're "in character" and the person we become when we remove the mask.

A mentor once told me about his aspiration to be the same person behind closed doors as he was in public. At the time, I didn't fully grasp the significance of his words, but now it all makes sense. I strive to embody authenticity, regardless of who's watching or not. But here's the thing: many of us don't even realize we're wearing masks, myself included.

So, let me ask you: What masks do you find yourself wearing? Are there aspects of your behavior or the way you present yourself that you wish to change when nobody's looking? It's a challenging endeavor, but one worth exploring. I would love to hear from you. If you know someone looking for a Speaker workshop, leader or trainer around mental health and addiction stigma you can always find me at K Preston Moore
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So often I hear that if you want to make an impact in your community or if you wanna be successful, you must have a mission. Coming up with a mission has been a struggle for me. I’ve often found myself writing things that I thought sounded good, or that I thought you thought would be impactful. I feel like I have turned a corner in this area. My mission? To make coaching and counseling and therapy as common as her in a personal trainer are joining a group fitness class. What is your mission? K Preston Moore
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I often get caught up in black-and-white thinking. For example, am I consistent or am I not? Am I good or bad? Do I eat healthy or not? I’ve been listening a lot to Jesse Hitler, who is such a high performer and super consistent. The thing is is that I am consistent in some areas and inconsistent and others on this episode I talk about what I do well in where I want to improve. Pre-Roll Sponsor: Are you passionate about proactive mental health and addiction prevention? Looking for a speaker, trainer, or coach who has decades of lived experience and years of working in the mental health and addiction recovery field?

If we want to make a meaningful impact on your community, you must be in the Prevention game instead of waiting for a crisis before you spring into action.

I specializes in shattering the stigma around Mental Health and Addiction Services.
My mission is to create a world where coaching, counseling, and support groups are as common as hiring a personal trainer or joining a fitness class.

I would love to connect with you about speaking at your next conference, professional development day, school assembly, or community fundraiser.
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I literally stood behind the door waiting for Eric Thomas to enter the room. I showed up 30 minutes early hoping to catch him walking in to give his motivational speech, and it worked. Eric Thomas is one of my favorite, motivational speakers. I listen to his album, Dr. Thomas before every talk I GIF. I’m also a student of Jeremy Anderson, one of Eric‘s students in mentees for speaking. I love their messaging, and most importantly, I love meeting people I look up to. On this episode, I also talk about Gary Vaynerchuk’s veecon, a Conference around his animated characters, called veefriends. I got to see Jesse Itzler, Drew, Barrymore, Guy, Raz, Dave Meltzer, and Andrew short. What a great experience. If you know someone looking for speakers around shattering stigma with a Mental, Health, and Addiction, you can find me at K Preston Moore
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