John Tesh Coming to Seminole Casino Hotel

Have you heard about John Tesh Coming to Seminole Casino Hotel? It's true. His concert and Christmas show is planned for December 8 at the casino hotel in Immokalee. Tesh is on Sunny 106.3 every afternoon from 2pm-7pm. His Intelligence for your life show is known for many things, among them, offering great information for every day life.

When you listen to the show, not only is there lots of music that makes you feel good, but you also get to learn all kinds of cool things. Topics often include tips on things such as how to reduce stress and tricks on how to get a good night's rest. John also offers health news. For instance, what foods help improve brain function and what supplements help. Every day there is an "ah-ha" moment on his show.

John and  I (Gina Birch) took some time last week to hangout via Zoom. We talk about his upcoming concert and he even plays a little sample of some Christmas music to get us in the mood. I was particularly struck with the story of his cancer diagnosis and his battle for better health. It gives a better understanding of the kind of show he presents every afternoon on Sunny 106.3.

He also talks about his early days on television in Florida, how important radio is in our daily lives, and his general love of the Sunshine State. Here is the interview.

If that doesn't get you ready for the holidays, I'm not sure what will. John Tesh Coming to Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee on December 8th. We will hear more from him about the show and life in general, in the next couple of weeks.

Hurricane Ian mental health help is available in Southwest Florida and officials are encouraging residents to take advantage of it. Nearly 50 million people in the United States are living with mental health issues according to Mental Health America. And that is on a regular basis. Throw in a traumatic event like Hurricane Ian, and even those not dealing with these issues are struggling.

The number things causing distress are too numerous to mention. Everything from the sound of the wind, to the smell of rotting debris, to the visuals of the destruction. And we haven't even touched on the personal loss experienced by so many people.

Some of the disaster relief centers in Southwest Florida offer some sort of mental health services. Other organizations are embarking on community outreach programs. They are going out into various neighborhoods and gathering places, offering services and lending an ear to anyone who just needs to talk.

Besides mental health assistance, there are a variety of issues to navigate in wake of Hurricane Ian. Everything from FEMA to electric to food and water. Here is a comprehensive list on where you can find the resources you need throughout your hurricane recovery. And finally, below is a list of organizations with people standing by to support your mental health through this stressful time.

Please, take time to take care of yourself.

NAMI is offering a variety of services from peer support to pantry items to showers and laundry. If you are feeling overwhelmed and need to talk to someone call the WAM Line at 1-800-945-1355.

Elist DNA has several locations in Southwest Florida, each one staffed by behavioral and mental health care professionals.

Healthcare Network has numerous locations in Collier County as well as a community outreach team that has been canvasing neighborhoods, offering assistance.

The SalusCare office at 3763 Evans Ave in Fort Myers sustained some hurricane damage but it is open for mental health services. Telehealth is also available. Treatments and services here are not determined on ability to pay.