Jonathan Metzl is an acclaimed physician and sociologist who speaks, teaches, and writes on a range of topics including mental illness and gun violence, race and whiteness in America, health and healthcare, and diversity and structural competency in higher education.
Jonathan Metzl is the author of the groundbreaking book, Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment is Killing America’s Heartland. Winner of the 2020 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Book Award, the book is an in-depth look at why many working-class white Americans support politicians whose policies are literally killing them.

Being a gun violence expert, professor, and psychiatrist is a unique combination that allows Dr. Metzl to speak and write about gun violence in America, and in particular to address stereotypes that link guns with race or mental illness, or that blame mental illness for mass shootings and other gun crimes.

The topic is the focus of Dr. Metzl’s most recent book, What We’ve Become: Living and Dying in a Country of Arms, a New York Times Editor’s Choice selection. By looking at a racially-charged mass shooting in Nashville, Tennessee, What We’ve Become reexamines how we as a nation address gun violence.

Jonathan M. Metzl MD, PhD, is the Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor of Sociology and Psychiatry, and the director of the Department of Medicine, Health, and Society, at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He received his MD from the University of Missouri, MA in humanities/poetics and psychiatric internship/residency from Stanford University, and PhD in American culture from University of Michigan. Winner of the 2020 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Book Award, the 2020 APA Benjamin Rush Award for Scholarship, and a 2010 Guggenheim fellowship, Dr. Metzl has written extensively about the relationships between guns, mass shootings, and mental illness. His books include The Protest Psychosis, Prozac on the Couch, Against Health: How Health Became the New Morality, Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment is Killing America’s Heartland, and What We’ve Become: Living and Dying in a Country of Arms.

Awards
Winner of the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award
Benjamin Rush Award for Scholarship from the American Psychiatric Association
Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship
Missouri Library Association Book Prize
Carlson Award, Weill Cornall Medicine Department of Psychiatry, In Recognition of Contributions to the History of Psychiatry
Vanderbilt Chancellor’s Award for Research
100 Must-Read Books About The History of Medicine
Top 10 books about being poor in America

"Unlocking the Secrets of a Clear Mind”. Whether you're seeking relief from the pressures of daily life or striving for peak performance in your personal and professional endeavors, "Unlocking the Secrets of a Clear Mind" offers invaluable tools to help you thrive in a fast-paced world.

Prepare to embark on a transformative journey toward mental clarity, emotional resilience, and lasting inner peace. This book is your roadmap to unlocking the secrets of a clear mind and experiencing the profound joy and freedom that come with it.

Over the years, many people have asked me my secret for creating beautiful results and achieving excellent vision for my patients. The answer is simple.....I listen carefully and attentively. I listen to all your desires and expectations, as well as any fears or anxieties. By doing so, I am able to create an individualized rapport and bond with each patient that is uniquely unsurpassed, and I also make sure and relieve any concerns by answering all of your questions. The best part of my life’s work is seeing the visual rehabilitation thru modern cataract surgery may achieve, or the increased self- confidence and self-esteem resulting from facial or body cosmetic surgery. It’s this type of human contact and positive feedback that keeps me practicing......and smiling!

My guest Tamara Richardson is a multifaceted spiritual practitioner and experiencer. As a 6-time near-death survivor, contactee, and seer from birth, she has developed remarkable abilities as an evidential psychic medium and channeler. Tamara connects with Christ, Ascended Masters, Ultra Dimensionals, and various extraterrestrial collectives, including the Galactic Federation and Sirian-Arcturian Council of Light. With a cosmic heritage as a Seraphim incarnate and past lives on Sirius A and B, Tamara has contributed to seeding Lemuria and served as a High Priestess in Atlantis. Her experiences and insights have been featured in recent books by PMH Atwater and AJ Parr, exploring the intersection of alien contact and near-death experiences. Tamara's channeling abilities have aided scientific research, contributing to Mark Fiorentino's work on portal technology and unified field theory. She has extensive experience with past-life regression and interdimensional existence. As a respected teacher and speaker, Tamara has shared her gifts at venues like the Edgar Cayce Center. Her unique abilities include shapeshifting during mediumship sessions and speaking in various unknown languages.  Tamara runs the Academy of Divine Wisdom.com Ascension school, plus you can find her at her Southern Belle Medium website where you can purchase an evidential life path reading session. 

Join us on the Galactic Origins Cruise, December 14-24, 2024! Explore the Yucatan with Debbi and a lineup of incredible presenters, including Jerry Sargent, Sarah Breskman Cosme, Laura Eisenhower and Tamara Richardson. Enjoy a 7-day Celebrity Cruise filled with enlightening talks, land excursions to Belize and Honduras, and beautiful days at sea. Secure your cabin now and say YES to this unforgettable adventure! Special discounts are available when you travel with a friend. Don’t miss out—Go to: https://galacticoriginscruise.com/

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In 2019, I entered the political realm because I couldn't stand on the sidelines any longer. The detrimental policies of our Governor and Denver Mayor have trickled down, turning Douglas County into a haven for criminals and homeless encampments.

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As a fiscally responsible, pro-life, Christian conservative, I champion the principles enshrined in our Constitution. I firmly believe in life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all. Limiting government to its proper role fosters stronger economies and empowers citizens.

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My straightforward goals include:

- Transparency
- Integrity
- Genuine representation of my community
- Decisions rooted in the Constitution
- Advocacy for our county's interests at the state level

Family is the cornerstone of society and will always be my TOP PRIORITY.
I was born and raised in Nashville and lived there for 23 years until 1999, when I moved to Colorado to marry my incredible husband, Jay.

We have been married for 25 years and I am the proud mother to four beautiful and amazing boys who attend Douglas County public schools. We lost our only daughter to stillbirth in 2007.

We have called Douglas County our home for the last 20 years.