JUNE ISN'T JUST ABOUT RAINBOWS: The Forgotten Awareness of June
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The host shares personal experiences with severe tooth pain despite having no cavities, and reflects on different awareness months in June beyond Pride Month, focusing particularly on PTSD Awareness Month and Men's Health Month.
• Detailed account of mysterious severe tooth pain that turned out not to be cavities
• Discussion of various awareness months in June including PTSD, Men's Health, Alzheimer's, and others
• Personal experiences with PTSD triggers, particularly the smell of welding metal
• Reflections on the disproportionate attention given to Pride Month compared to other awareness months
• Thoughts on the commercialization of Pride Month and its recent changes
• Memories of a battle buddy who took his own life during Mental Health Awareness Month
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Chapters
1. JUNE ISN'T JUST ABOUT RAINBOWS: The Forgotten Awareness of June (00:00:00)
2. Host Introduction and Dental Drama (00:00:15)
3. The Mysterious Tooth Pain Experience (00:05:49)
4. June's Multiple Awareness Months (00:10:50)
5. Perspectives on Pride Month (00:13:26)
6. PTSD Awareness and Personal Experiences (00:19:08)
7. Final Thoughts on Mainstream Representation (00:23:42)
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