Perspectives: Recent Episodes
Dr. Vidisha Patel
Tune in to Perspectives with Dr. Vidisha Patel and engage in discussions on topics related to managing emotions for a healthy lifestyle. You will discover that you are not alone on this journey called life and that “perspective” matters. Discussion topics will include issues such as stigma around mental illness, parenting at various stages of life, role models and their influence on one’s relationships, failure as a gift, and managing stress and anxiety. You will come away with new perspectives and techniques to consider for yourself or your loved ones. Dr. Patel believes that by being in conversation with others we can continue to grow and learn throughout our lives. Challenges are stepping stones to growth and expansion.
Has the joy been sucked out of your life? Do you feel overwhelmed, hopeless, stuck, or anxious? Are you wondering how you can be happy again? Join me, Dr. Vidisha Patel as I interview Shannon Kaiser - the Joy Seeker. Listen as Shannon shares how she brought joy back into her life and how you can too!
Meet two dynamic women who have a passion to teach children about their emotions. Dr. Vidisha Patel will be speaking with Pam Robinson and Rachelle Castor as they discuss how best to make children emotionally aware and empower them to recognize their gifts as individuals.
Did you know that only 10% of individuals who need help with addiction actually receive assistance? So much of it has to do with an ongoing stigma attached to addiction. Join Dr. Vidisha Patel as she chats with a specialist from Valley Hope addiction and treatment Center. Learn more about the impact of addiction on the individual and loved ones and more importantly learn how you can be a part of the solution to remove the stigma.
What are your views about menopause? Do you fear this transition in your life? Are you comfortable talking about it? Join Dr. Patel as she interviews Dr. Ariana Sholes-Douglas to find out how we can shift our focus on how we view menopause. Let's change our perspective so we can see menopause as one of the best times of life and not something to be feared. Let's get rid of the myths associated with this phase and start enjoying every moment of life. Join us!
Have you stopped to think about how your environement, the food you eat, and the people you surround yourself with impact your health and wellbeing? Well, Donnalynn Riley has been living her life consciously for decades and the she is ready to share the secrets of her success. Her primary purpose is to bring ease and joy into the world through powerful programs designed to address body, mind & spirit. Her most recent program is for naturally detoxing heavy metals from your body in a safe and effective way. Join Dr. Patel as she interviews Donna to better understand what we can all do improve our physical and emotional health naturally.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could rid the world of disease on a large scale and help under privileged populations at a global level? Well according to Tom Paladino, the technology to do this is already available. Join Dr. Patel as she talks with Tom Paladino to understand the principles behind Scalar Energy and how we can put it into practice to effect healing on a global scale.
Getting into college these days has become a full time endeavor for families. The associated stress and anxiety creates even more challenges as students are navigating their teenage years and high school. Join Dr. Vidisha Patel as she interviews Jill Margaret Shulman, author and college application coach, to better understand what parents and students can do to 'crack' the college admissions process
Who would have thought that a 13 year old girl dealing with depression would find her way through wiring poetry? Well Caroline Kaufman did and she is now an Instagram sensation and has published two books of poetry! Join Dr. Vidisha Patel as she speaks to Caroline about her journey through depression, trauma, finding herself and more, using poetry as the vehicle.
Human trafficking happens all over the world and in our backyard. Tune in to Perspectives as Dr. Vidisha Patel discusses the issues around human trafficking and what one organization is doing to help. The CEO and Anti-Human Trafficking Director of Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice (Florida) will be joining Dr. Patel in conversation.
Managing grief is difficult at any age. There are places that can help and support individuals of all ages. Our House is a comprehensive center that works with children and adults. Join Dr. Vidisha Patel as she speaks with two specialists from Our House about the stages of grief and how it may be different for children and adults. Learn about various ways individuals can be supported through the loss of a loved one.
Do past hurts or trauma impact how you feel today? Learn techniques known as the Integrated Processing Technique to help work through past challenges that may be hindering your growth. Join Dr. Vidisha Patel as she learns from Pam Robinson, creator of this special technique. You will learn how to help yourself or perhaps someone you know.
Are you in need of healing from past hurt? Trauma? Physical challenges? Or perhaps there is an inner critic in you that holds you back from writing? Healing is a process says author and poet Wendy Brown-Baez and we can encourage it through simple writing techniques. Join Dr. Vidisha Patel as she engages in conversation with Wendy to discover how we can all learn to heal ourselves and overcome any inner critic through writing.
Do you ever think about meditating but do not know how to get started? Do you ever wonder if your anxiety or stress be could be resolved by incorporating a simple and tested technique? Join Dr. Vidisha Patel in conversation with Dr. Sonya Kelly as she discusses her techniques of meditative visualiztions. Learn how you can do it yourself, easily, and simply in just 2 minutes each day.
India has not always been a culture that was open to mental health services. Times are changing and neuropsychologist and founder of the Synapsium Brain Health Clinic joins Dr. Vidisha Patel to talk about the shift. Learn how mental health is becoming more accepted as a priority in India and what issues still need to be addressed.
Wolves remind us of our true social nature and the need every human has to bond with and relate to other living beings. Learn from Teo Alfero in conversation with Dr. Vidisha Patel about how our social interactions are similar to those seen amongst the wolf pack and what we can learn as a society from the wolf pack
Mindfulness keeps us present and aware in the moment. Join Ora Nadrich in conversation with Dr. Vidisha Patel to learn why it is important to stop and allow for mindfulness every day. Ora will share how to focus on one's breath to keep you present and how mindfulness will assist you to embark on a journey of self-discovery.
Did you know that teens today are 40% less empathetic than they were 30 years ago? Want to learn how to cultivate empathy in your children? Join Dr. Vidisha Patel as she speaks with Dr. Michele Borba on how to teach our children to be more empathetic and caring in today's world.
Learn how allowing your child more freedom and flexibility in life can help them to be more successful. Writer, teacher, and mother - Jessica Lahey shows us how navigating through failures in life makes our children more confident, resilient, and healthier adults. Learn the benefits of autonomy supportive parenting and how you can make a change in your parenting style. It is never too late to learn!
The immigrant experience can take many different forms. Join Dr. Vidisha Patel as she explores the choice of immigration with Gail Thomason; lawyer and consultant. The Thomason family made a conscious decision to move their family from the United States to New Zealand. Listen in as Dr. Patel and Ms. Thomason discuss the buildup to the decision and the challenges and benefits from the experience.
Are you or is someone you know suffering from ADHD? Have you tried treatment without success? Finally, a natural treatment plan for ADHD developed by Dr. Greenblatt. Join Dr. Patel as she engages in discussion with Dr. Greenblatt to understand his natural treatment plan for ADHD and how it can help not only young children but adults as well.
The immigrant experience is not unique. There are many avenues used by immigrants who come to the United States. Join Dr. Vidisha Patel as she shares her experiences as an immigrant to the United States. Andrew Szanton, author and memoir writer will be interviewing her.
What is gender based abuse? Is it always violent? Does it have a predictable pattern? Listen to Dr. Patel as she interviews Indrani Goradia about her own story and the resulting Foundation she has created to help victims around the globe.
Why do some get cancer and others don't? Why do some recover and others don't Maybe it has to do with their perspective on life. Listen as Dr. Patel interviews a woman of courage and conviction. Kathy James relates her life journey as she contends with a cancer diagnosis and the lessons she has learned from her illness and through life in general.
Do you ever wonder how acupuncture works? If it hurts? How eastern medical approaches can complement what your western medical doctors are doing for your health? Join Dr. Vidisha Patel as she interviews Dr. Caryn Young, acupuncture physician and Doctor of Oriental Medicine as they discuss this and more.
Join Dr. Vidisha Patel as she delves deeper into issues of gender identity, sexual orientation, and the vulnerability of transgender individuals. Heather Eslien returns to further the conversation and our understanding of these sensitive and timely issues.
Everyone's journey is different. Some are straight forward but most people have twists and turns. Join Dr. Vidisha Patel as she shares her personal story of how she arrived at where she is today. Learn about how every decision in life is a good decision and can set you up for the life you were meant to live.
Everyone has a story to tell. Learn how telling your story through memoir can shift your perspective and those you touch. Andrew Szanton is a writer, author, and memoir collaborator. Join Dr. Vidisha Patel in conversation with Andrew Szanton as they discuss storytelling through memoir.
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a successful leader? Authenticity, Integrity, and Empathy, of course! Learn how to be a leader in your own life, your family, your workplace, or society through these principles as explained by Dr. Arthur Ciaramicoli - licensed clinical psychologist and author. Dr. Vidisha Patel will lead you through a conversation with Dr. Ciaramicoli to discover how you can be successful as a leader in every aspect of your life.
What does it mean to be transgender? How is gender determined? And how is it handled with children and adolescents? Join Dr. Vidisha Patel as she chats with Heather Eslien MA, LNHC to explore issues of gender and how gender barriers and inequities might be better handled by society.
Have you suffered from loss in your life? Grief comes in all shapes and sizes but the lessons learned are universal. Join me in conversation with Lisa Frechette, author, artist, and educator as we discuss grief and how we can transform that grief to joy - healing our hearts through specific techniques and strategies.
Do you suffer from chronic illness? Are you frustrated by constantly treating your symptoms? Join Dr. Patel as she chats with Dr. Shilpa Saxena on promoting well-being through functional and integrative medical practice. Learn how looking for root causes of illness and understanding and making simple lifestyle adjustments can change your life. Reversing chronic illness is a possibility when you look at the whole person.
Join Dr. Vidisha Patel in discussion with Mary Pipher, New York Times bestselling author and psychologist. Mary Pipher specializes in women, trauma, and the effects of our culture on mental health. Dr. Patel and Ms. Pipher will discuss her latest book on women's experiences as they go through their 60s and 70s expectations and happiness as we age.
Technology has become an integral part of our lives and the way we communicate and relate to each other has been impacted in positive and negative ways. Listen to Dr. Patel as she engages expert, Marzia Hassan, in a discussion on the challenges of parenting children who are enmeshed with smartphones, tablets and the need to be continually connected. It is not just the children but the parents who must learn to modify their behavior.
This week, Dr. Patel will be talking about mindfulness with Laura Bakosh, founder of Inner Explorer. Learn about mindfulness and how it differs from meditation. Explore how you can easily incorporate it into your daily routine. And find out how children all over the United States are experiencing mindfulness through an incredibly simple mindfulness program called Inner Explorer.
For centuries, meditation has been a traditional practice in many Eastern cultures. Over the last few decades, it has become more accepted in the West as a way to calm the mind and practice self-care. In this episode, learn more about meditation as a tool for self-care as well as how eastern philosophy and mythology can guide us along our journey of life. Find answers to questions such as: Who are we? What is 'right' action and 'wrong' action? How do we apply spiritual teachings to everyday life. Join me in conversation with Ramaa Krishnan as we explore some of these questions and more!
This show will look at the relationship between mothers and daughters throughout life. Conversation will focus on the impact of early mother loss and how it affects a woman's life both as an individual and a mother
Join Dr. Patel as she engages in conversation with the Queen of Change, Julia Cameron. They will be discussing writing as a means of unleashing your creativity and improving well-being. Julia will share some of her favorite practical tools that everyone can use to start and continue writing for both personal and professional benefits.
Do you get stressed out or anxious? Do you find that it is difficult to focus on your work, school, or daily tasks? Stress and anxiety impacts everyone in one way or another these days. In this week's show we will talk with Howard Martin, Executive Vice President of HeartMath LLC. The Institute of HeartMath has developed scientifically based tools that can help individuals with stress and anxiety, bridging the gap between heart and mind and deepening connection with others. Learn more about how you can help yourself and others through these easy to learn strategies and techniques. Build resilience and create heartfelt connection within the community and the world.
Mental Illness is pervasive in our society and especially among youth. And yet, there is severe stigma attached to mental illness which prevents individuals from seeking help or families from accessing support. This episode will try to demystify some of the stigmas around mental illness and introduce listeners to NAMI, an organization that works to remove the stigma around mental illness for people of all ages