Addiction, Incarceration, and Transformational Love - How Queer Filmmaker Vik Chopra Found His Voice
Mental Note27 Jun 2024

Addiction, Incarceration, and Transformational Love - How Queer Filmmaker Vik Chopra Found His Voice

Growing up, Vik Chopra was not the kid most people assumed would end up serving a sentence in Federal prison. A student leader with straight A's and numerous volunteer hours, Vik secretly hid pain and shame beneath a shiny outward persona - with disastrous consequences.

Now a filmmaker, actor, and writer who has embraced his queer and South Asian identities, Vik takes us on a transformational journey through addiction, incarceration, and rebirth. His story is a testament to the powers of embracing community, fostering daily practices, and forgiving ourselves.

We encourage you to check out the podcasts and films he is making with justice-impacted individuals. Find them at his website linked below.

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38 - Perfectionism and Running

38 - Perfectionism and Running

Rachael Steil formed an early and joyful bond with running - she loved the movement, competition, and exhilaration it gave her. Yet, within a decade, her drive for perfection demolished that love and ...

26 Jan 202129min

37 - Life After Drug Addiction

37 - Life After Drug Addiction

Before Colorado Public Radio's Vic Vela launched his own podcast about overcoming adversity, he faced a crippling substance use disorder that threatened to end his career, relationships, and even his ...

14 Des 202037min

36 - Too Good to Be True? Struggle Free Family Meals

36 - Too Good to Be True? Struggle Free Family Meals

We've all been there: Adult brings child a meal. Child refuses to eat it. Everyone's anxiety spikes and an epic standoff ensues. Sound familiar? Most of us probably assume that fighting over what kids...

17 Nov 202034min

35 - Understanding Bias, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion with Dr. Seria Chatters

35 - Understanding Bias, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion with Dr. Seria Chatters

Racism. Equity. Diversity. Inclusion. Bias. Bullying. These are all buzz words that we continue to hear and use in everyday life—but what do they mean?  Dr. Seria Chatters has an incredible personal s...

10 Aug 202036min

34 - Big Booty Pride: Body Positivity & Systemic Racism with Gloria Lucas

34 - Big Booty Pride: Body Positivity & Systemic Racism with Gloria Lucas

Gloria Lucas decided to name her mental health awareness and body positivity organization after the Spanish slang term for a big booty - nalgona. She began Nalgona Positivity Pride after her own eatin...

6 Jul 202024min

33 - Addiction & Substance Use Disorder: A Family's Journey

33 - Addiction & Substance Use Disorder: A Family's Journey

Kim Offner grew up with a best friend under the same roof — her sister Kristy. The two remained close all the way up into early adulthood when their dynamic took a tragic and confusing shift. Kristy f...

1 Jun 202035min

QuaranTimes: Guided Meditation

QuaranTimes: Guided Meditation

Overactive thoughts, cabin fever, and anxiety - oh my! What's a brain to do when staying at home leaves it frazzled and freaked out? We speak with Ed Kizer - therapist, outdoors enthusiast, yogi, and ...

4 Mai 202027min

32 - Let's Talk About Depression and Suicide

32 - Let's Talk About Depression and Suicide

Suicide is something most folks just don't bring up... Yet, the problem is palpable. Statistically, someone completes an attempt every 40 seconds. The good news is that suicide is 100% preventable and...

6 Apr 202024min

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