Tyler Calabrese
Person Primary speaker
51 segments · 9 themes · 7 events · 9 videos
Roles: Co-Founder, Head Organizer
Licensed psychologist (since 2012); focuses on clinical research and therapy.
Themes they speak on
- Community Healing · 29 segments
- Stigma Reduction · 25 segments
- Depression · 13 segments
- Grief Loss · 12 segments
- Anxiety · 11 segments
- Art Therapy · 8 segments
- Addiction Recovery · 6 segments
- PTSD Trauma · 6 segments
- Veteran Experience · 4 segments
Events they appeared at
- SYT Annapolis 2025
- My Fit Speaks 2024
- SYT Annapolis 2024
- SYT Annapolis 2023
- SYT Annapolis 2022
- SYT Annapolis 2021
- SYT Annapolis 2020
Often appears alongside
- David Idemudia · 22 shared segments
- Malcolm McFadden · 20 shared segments
- NAMI Anne Arundel County · 18 shared segments
- Dr. Ashley Elliott · 5 shared segments
- Joey Gagliardi · 5 shared segments
- Christine Russell · 4 shared segments
- Patrick Finn · 4 shared segments
- Skribe · 2 shared segments
- Laura Ther · 2 shared segments
- Ryan Sickler · 2 shared segments
- BTF Clothiers · 2 shared segments
- Jack Ferguson · 1 shared segment
- …and 18 more
Segments
- Felicia’s Opening Remarks – Serenity Gallery & SYT Fashion Show Introduction Felicia, the curator of the ‘Serenity’ gallery exhibit, opens the My Fit Speaks fashion show by describing how she chose to transform a solo exhibit into a 29-artist collaborative… · 2025-10-31
- Closing Remarks, Raffle Drawing, and Vendor Shoutouts MC Malcolm McFadden delivers closing remarks for the 9th annual Speak Your Truth event in Annapolis, expressing gratitude to performers, attendees, organizers Tyler Calabrese and D… · 2025-07-13
- David MC Commentary on Co-Pay Fund and SYT Mission David Idemudia addresses the audience between acts, revealing a newly proposed co-pay fund initiative discussed with Tyler Calabrese aimed at making mental health services more acc… · 2025-07-13
- Scott of the Andes — ‘Just Thinking Things Over Scott of the Andes (performing as ‘person:unknown_speaker_2’) delivers an original live acoustic song titled ‘Just Thinking Things Over,’ accompanied by guitarist Evan Skye. Perfor… · 2025-07-13
- MC Introductions and Event Housekeeping — David and Malcolm David Idemudia and Malcolm McFadden (Justice the Genius Child) co-host the MC introduction segment for SYT 2025, sharing a brief origin story of how they and Tyler Calabrese co-fou… · 2025-07-13
- Welcome and Opening Remarks — Dr. Tyler Calabrese Dr. Tyler Calabrese delivers opening remarks for SYT 2025, reflecting on global mental health observations from trips to London and Japan, sharing a recent personal tragedy that ne… · 2025-07-13
- Atlas of the World — ‘Foundation’ & ‘Deception’ Hip-Hop Performance Atlas of the World, an Annapolis-based hip-hop artist, meditation coach, and life coach, performs two original songs — ‘Foundation’ and ‘Deception’ — weaving personal narratives ab… · 2024-07-14
- Sensei Steve — ‘Humanity’ & ‘Vices’ Spoken Word Sensei Steve, a spoken word artist connected to the ”Millennials vs. The World” podcast, performs two original pieces: ”Humanity,” a reflection on the loss of basic human kindn… · 2024-07-14
- Lauren Jewell — Story of Addiction Recovery & Mind-Body Healing Lauren Jewell delivers an unscripted personal narrative about overcoming 12 years of opiate addiction and five years of alcohol dependency, culminating in a sobriety date of August… · 2024-07-14
- MC Reflection on Dr. Elliott & Coping Through Arts David Idemudia serves as MC, reflecting warmly on Dr. Ashley Elliott’s longtime dedication to Speak Your Truth — including her legendary appearance shortly after giving birth at th… · 2024-07-14
- Dr. Ashley Elliott — Creative Movement Performance to ‘October Sky Dr. Ashley Elliott delivers a creative movement performance set to Yebba’s ‘October Sky,’ dedicating the piece to her recently deceased aunt. She briefly explains how creative move… · 2024-07-14
- MC Commentary on Therapists & Mental Health Workers David Idemudia delivers brief MC commentary following a moving spoken-word performance, affirming that therapists and mental health workers have often faced personal struggles them… · 2024-07-14
- Welcome & Opening Remarks by Tyler Calabrese Dr. Tyler Calabrese, co-founder of Speak Your Truth, delivers opening remarks for SYT 2024, welcoming returning and first-time attendees, reflecting on the event’s growth into a fo… · 2024-07-14
- Interview with Matt Hawkins on Depression, CASA Work, and Comics Dr. Tyler Calabrese interviews comic writer and Top Cow president Matt Hawkins, who candidly shares his personal history with depression, suicidal ideation, substance use, and the… · 2023-07-15
- Jack Ferguson on Bipolar Disorder and Stand-Up Comedy Stand-up comic Jack Ferguson delivers a video submission discussing his lived experience with bipolar disorder and how performing openly about his diagnosis on stage proved far les… · 2023-07-15
- Closing Remarks – Tyler, Malcolm, and David Tyler Calabrese, Malcolm McFadden, and David Idemudia deliver closing remarks for Speak Your Truth 2023, thanking vendors, performers, and the audience for their vulnerability and… · 2023-07-09
- Stan Kells – Rap Performance ‘War Cry Stan Kells performs his original rap piece ‘War Cry,’ an emotionally charged song challenging the stigma around men crying and emotional vulnerability, weaving together themes of u… · 2023-07-09
- Scribe (Aaron Yieldhall) – Personal Story on Music, Anxiety, and Community Aaron Yieldhall, known by the alias ‘Scribe,’ shares a candid personal story about using music and songwriting as a coping mechanism for severe social anxiety since adolescence, an… · 2023-07-09
- Raffle Drawing with MC Commentary and Joe Gagliardi Art Donation David Idemudia hosts the SYT 2023 raffle drawing, calling winning ticket numbers and distributing prizes including gift cards, a wellness basket, and sponsored items from NAMI and… · 2023-07-09
- Tancredi Calabrese – Personal Story on Addiction and Recovery Tancredi Calabrese, brother of SYT founder Tyler Calabrese, delivers a candid personal narrative about years of high-functioning addiction as an attorney, a near-fatal overdose, fe… · 2023-07-09
- David MC Reflection on Openness and Storytelling David Idemudia offers a brief reflective MC moment encouraging the audience to be open and welcoming, emphasizing that every person’s story and path to healing is unique. The segme… · 2023-07-09
- MC Introductions & Ground Rules — Malcolm & David Malcolm McFadden (aka Justice the Genius Child) and David Idemudia open the 7th annual Speak Your Truth! event as co-emcees, welcoming the audience to a safe and supportive space f… · 2023-07-09
- Tyler Calabrese Opening Remarks & Personal Story Dr. Tyler Calabrese opens the 7th annual Speak Your Truth! event by welcoming returning and first-time attendees, acknowledging NAMI as the evening’s beneficiary, and sharing a dee… · 2023-07-09
- Closing Remarks, Thank-Yous, and Donation Appeal David Idemudia and Malcolm McFadden close out Speak Your Truth 2022 with heartfelt thank-yous to performers, volunteers, vendors, and the live and online audience, followed by a di… · 2022-07-17
- Alpha — Live Music Performance ‘Let It Go Two emerging artists, Alpha and Scotty A.P., take the stage for back-to-back live music performances at SYT 2022. Alpha performs ‘Let It Go,’ an original song tracing his mental he… · 2022-07-17
- Heather — NAMI Recovery Support Group Advocacy Heather, a seven-year NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group facilitator, shares her personal journey with bipolar disorder and anxiety, describing how attending her first NAMI mee… · 2022-07-17
- Kim Kozak — Disability Pride and ADA Advocacy Talk Kim Kozak, a federal ADA consultant and disability advocate, delivers a brief educational talk on Disability Pride Month, the complexities of ADA accommodation disclosures in the w… · 2022-07-17
- Joe Gagliardi — Stand-Up Comedy Joe Gagliardi, a US Marine veteran and stand-up comic, delivers a high-energy comedy set blending self-deprecating humor about his weight, aging, marriage, and post-military life w… · 2022-07-17
- Christine Russell — NAMI Anne Arundel Introduction & Resources Christine Russell, representing NAMI Anne Arundel County, briefly addresses the audience to highlight free community mental health resources including the Family-to-Family class, C… · 2022-07-17
- MC Welcome & Event Origin Story David Idemudia serves as MC for the 6th Annual SYT event, welcoming the audience with high energy, recounting the origin story of SYT as a NAMI fundraiser that evolved from a propo… · 2022-07-17
- Renee Ruin: ”Wounds Volume 2” — Writing as Catharsis and Mental Health Advocacy Renee Ruin, a poet, podcaster, and mental health ambassador diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder, introduces her poetr… · 2022-07-16
- Dr. Ashley Elliott: Spoken Word on Mental Illness, Grief, and Parenting Dr. Ashley Elliott, a clinician and spoken word artist also known as Dr. Vivid, delivers a deeply personal performance exploring her lived experience with anxiety, major depressive… · 2022-07-16
- Closing Remarks and Goodnight Malcolm McFadden closes out SYT 2021 with warm, humorous remarks, publicly crediting Tyler Calabrese for organizing the event and inviting the community together, before signing of… · 2021-07-09
- David Idemudia - Closing Reflections and You Are Not Alone David Idemudia delivers closing reflections sharing his own experiences with racial trauma and emotional vulnerability, before affirming to the audience that they are not alone and… · 2021-07-09
- Malcolm McFadden - Personal Truth About 2020 Pandemic Struggles Malcolm McFadden, the event’s MC, steps out of his usual host role to share a deeply personal account of his 2020 pandemic struggles — including contracting COVID-19, a torn Achill… · 2021-07-09
- Dr. Ashley Elliott - Dance Performance to Something Has to Break Dr. Ashley Elliott introduces herself as both a clinician and a person living with anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and chronic illness, before performing an expressive… · 2021-07-09
- MC Reads Message from Sally Calabrese MC Malcolm McFadden briefly reacts to the previous spoken word performance (‘Dark Parent’ by Patrick Finn) and reads aloud a remote message from Sally Calabrese, who watched from h… · 2021-07-09
- Joe Gagliardi - Comedy Set Joe Gagliardi, a US Marine veteran and stand-up comedian from Annapolis, delivers a 13-minute comedy set blending self-deprecating humor about aging, pandemic life, and military se… · 2021-07-09
- Dylan Ignacio - Law Enforcement Mental Health & One Less Nonprofit Dylan Ignacio, a law enforcement officer and founder of the ‘One Less nonprofit, shares his personal mental health journey — including suicidal ideation, a negative therapy experie… · 2021-07-09
- MC Intermission Announcement David Idemudia leads a lighthearted MC intermission announcement, directing in-person attendees to food, restrooms, and artwork bidding, while playfully engaging the virtual audien… · 2021-07-09
- David & Malcolm MC Welcome and Event Orientation David Idemudia and Malcolm McFadden co-host the welcome and orientation segment for the fifth annual Speak Your Truth! event, reflecting on the event’s growth from a one-time fundr… · 2021-07-09
- Fred Delph - NAMI Anne Arundel County Introduction Fred Delph, Executive Director of NAMI Anne Arundel County, introduces the organization to the SYT audience, explaining its national structure, local affiliate programs, support gr… · 2021-07-09
- Dr. Tyler Calabrese Welcome & Opening Remarks Dr. Tyler Calabrese delivers the opening welcome remarks for Speak Your Truth 2021, recounting the event’s five-year history as a fundraiser for NAMI Anne Arundel County co-founded… · 2021-07-09
- Closing Remarks – Tyler, David, and Malcolm Tyler Calabrese, David Idemudia, and Malcolm McFadden close out the SYT 2020 live stream with warm remarks reflecting on the virtual format, a brief discussion of mindfulness groun… · 2020-06-25
- MCs Reflect on Joe Gagliardi and Therapy Stigma The MCs briefly transition between segments, reacting to a video message from the ‘Illuminated Apes’ podcast duo (Turtle and Tai) that addresses the male suicide rate and the need… · 2020-06-25
- Joe Gagliardi: Marine Veteran Story and Stand-Up Comedy Joe Gagliardi, a US Marine Iraq War veteran, stand-up comedian, and Annapolis resident, shares his personal mental health story — including the death of his sister before his first… · 2020-06-25
- Patrick Finn Discusses NAMI Connections Program Following his spoken-word performance, Patrick Finn speaks with the host about the NAMI Connections program, explaining his dual role as a group facilitator and licensed peer-to-pe… · 2020-06-25
- Ryan Sickler: Trauma Story and Comedy as Therapy Comedian and podcaster Ryan Sickler shares the origins of The Honeydew Podcast, rooted in his personal philosophy of ‘highlighting the lowlights’ — finding humor in trauma. He reco… · 2020-06-25
- Laura Ther: ”Out of the Blue” and ”Still” Visual Art Presentation Local Annapolis visual artist Laura Ther presents two original paintings: ”Out of the Blue,” a visual representation of intrusive thoughts as a symptom of OCD and anxiety heighte… · 2020-06-25
- David & Malcolm Opening Remarks and Welcome David Idemudia delivers opening remarks at the 2020 Speak Your Truth! livestream, introducing himself as a licensed social worker, therapist, and community activist, while expressi… · 2020-06-25
- Stream Opening The opening segment of the SYT 2020 Annapolis live stream, hosted by Dr. Tyler Calabrese, serving as a pre-show introduction to the event and its mission of raising mental health a… · 2020-06-25