[Fall Forum] Fighting the Darkness by Sharing Your Light

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(November 2025) 

So many of us battle depression and anxiety on a regular basis or know someone that does. Making it even more difficult is the fact that most fight their “Darkness” in secret. Chris Hawkey was one of those people until an unlikely scenario led him to bring his battle into the light. Chris will talk about how going public with his depression helped him with his own mental health issues. He’ll also reveal how each of us can help ourselves and those we love to bring our own darkness into the light.

Chris Hawkey is a true entertainer with a wide variety of outlets to connect with people across the Midwest. His primary role is co-host and producer of the Power Trip Morning Show – one of the most successful and highly-rated talk radio shows in the United States. [READMORE] In addition to the Power Trip, Hawkey is the producer of the Minnesota Vikings Radio Network for all of the team’s road games. When he’s not on the radio, Hawkey takes his talents to the stage singing with multiple bands.

Hawkey loves to write and support local charities. He can also frequently be found hosting and lending his support to hundreds of charities around the Twin Cities helping raise millions of dollars for causes – with a focus on kids and mental health. Hawkey started public speaking around his mental health journey and shares how going public with his depression helped with his own mental health issues.

In his free time, Hawk can be found exploring Minnesota on his motorcycle, enjoying live music, reading, writing and spending time with his friends and family.

watch time: 63 minutes

Eligible Certificate of Completion time: 60 minutes