Better Off Balanced: Recent Episodes
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WGN’s Ana Belaval talks to Dr. Patricia Aguado about the struggles the Latino community can face when dealing with mental health issues. Dr. Aguado is a therapist and an assistant professor at Northeastern Illinois University. She is also a board member of SOMOS LOUD, an organization dedicated to highlighting the importance of mental health within the Latin community.
Find Dr. Aguado at Paguado@neiu.edu & https://www.neiu.edu/faculty/patricia-aguado
Find SOMOS LOUD at https://somosloud.org/
Other organizations mentioned:
Alivio: https://www.aliviomedicalcenter.org/
Erie: https://eriehouse.org/
Esperanza: https://www.esperanzachicago.org/
WGN’s Mike Lowe talks to psychologist Dr. Obari Cartman about issues surrounding masculinity on this episode of ‘Better Off Balanced.’ Dr. Cartman addresses the concept of toxic masculinity, the power of a male influence, what “be a man” or “man up” should mean, and his reaction to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars.
WGN’s Marcus Leshock talks to psychiatrist & author Dr. Jacqueline Olds on this episode of Better Off Balanced. Dr. Olds talks about how people are suffering with loneliness without realizing it, the value of human connection, how social media can actually help, and when to seek professional therapy.
WGN's Sarah Jindra talks to mental health coach, and podcast host, Sandy Cohen. Cohen was an entertainment reporter, covering the biggest celebrities, when she realized it wasn’t for her anymore. Find out how she overcame self-doubt by valuing herself more on this episode of Better Off Balanced.