The Broken Road to Mental Health: Recent Episodes
Sharon Fekete
This podcast was born when I believed the need for more access to mental health allies increased after releasing my book, The Broken Road to Mental Health in Life & in Business. The professional mental health sector is overloaded & we need to offer solutions for those stuck in limbo, waiting to get help. Everyone deserves someone they can identify with, I hope this podcast provides some comfort for those on the broken road.
Tune in on Wednesday, 12/20/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the VP Market Manager for Valley Bank, Alanna Karaosmani.
Alanna is a community leader and connector and we are glad to have her back on the show!
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We are proud to have Valley Bank as the sponsor of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show!
Since 1927, Valley has been one of the most trusted banks in the industry with a history of solid financial performance. They are committed to empowering their customers, employees and the communities they serve. Their goal is to help you achieve financial success by communicating with transparency and respect. They focus on relationships rather than transactions and take the time to understand your immediate needs and long-term goals.
Thank you, Valley Bank, for supporting the show!
www.valley.com
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
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Tune in on Wednesday, 12/13/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Yolanda R. Harper LCSW.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
While many authors know all of their lives that they want to become published, Yolanda Harper’s first book, Soul Sabbatical, started as a series of journal entries written during a burn out “meltdown” that led to her taking a sabbatical from her roles as a trauma and relationship therapist, researcher, trainer, mental
health thought leader, and business owner/entrepreneur. As she shared more about her experience, she realized how much people resonate with the idea of a sabbatical, but don’t know how to step back from the demands of hustle culture to take one.
Using her understanding of trauma, neurobiology, and the broken systems we live in, Yolanda wraps words around our lived experiences. As if you’re sitting down with her and a cup of coffee, she says the things that you’re thinking in your head, helps you to understand that you’re not alone, and walks you through ways to reclaim your time, energy, and joy.
Yolanda is a warm hearted music and nature lover who has a strong faith and likes #TrailLife. She is real; a therapist, mental health thought leader, entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker, Soul Sabbatical Doula, wife, and Mama always to her grown children – but a human first.
She is brave – not afraid to tackle the grit, whether on the hiking trail or in life. She leads with humanness and enjoys authentic connection with others, bearing witness to their world of tears, laughter… the whole shebang. She invites you to come home to your heart.
Facebook: Yolanda R. Harper LCSW
Instagram: Yolanda R. Harper LCSW
Linkedin: Yolanda Harper, LCSW
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Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show!
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
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Tune in on Wednesday, 12/6/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Therapist at Reconnected: Individual, Couple and Family Therapy, Melena Postolowski, LMFT.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 13 years of counseling experience working with individuals, couples and families. In 2022 I was 1 out of the first 60 therapists on a national level to attend a private professional continuing education retreat in Costa Rica focusing on utilizing psychedelics in psychotherapy, representing 20 clinicians from the state of Florida to attend the training. At the onset of 2023, I completed specialized training in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and in June I attended the MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) conference in Colorado, the largest psychedelic conference in history. I was accepted into MAPS' MDMA-Assisted Therapy Education Program this fall, in anticipation of potential FDA approval for use in 2024. I currently partner with local practitioners to offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for established clients.
www.reconnectedllc.com
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Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show!
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
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Tune in on Wednesday, 11/29/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring David H. Rosmarin, PhD.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
David H. Rosmarin, PhD, is the founder of Center for Anxiety (New York, Boston, Princeton), an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, and director of the McLean Hospital Spirituality & Mental Health Program. He is a clinical innovator in the treatment of anxiety, a board-certified clinical psychologist, and a peer-reviewed scholar. Dr. Rosmarin has helped thousands of patients and organizations learn how to live happier and more productive lives. For over two decades, he has taught people to overcome the stigmas associated with anxiety by embracing all of our human emotions to learn from them and thrive.
His new book THRIVING WITH ANXIETY 9 Tools To Make Your Anxiety Work for You is available at your favorite bookstores. For further information go to his website at: https://dhrosmarin.com/
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Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show!
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
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Tune in on Wednesday, 11/22/23, for a special Thanksgiving episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring your host, Sharon Fekete!
Happy GRATITUDE week, everyone!
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Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 11/15/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring W. Keith Campbell, Ph.D.
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W. Keith Campbell, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at the University of Georgia, is the author of more than 200 papers and several books including the latest, The New Science of Narcissism. Dr. Campbell has appeared in most major media outlets, including the Today Show, CNN, and the Joe Rogan Experience. He has given a TEDx talk and was the educator behind the the TED Ed lesson on narcissism. He lives in Athens, GA with his wife and daughters.
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Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show!
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
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Tune in on Wednesday, 11/8/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Best Selling Author, Lorna Byrne.
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Lorna Byrne is an international number 1 bestselling author (her last two books have gone straight in at #1 on the UK Sunday Times Chart) with more than a million readers around the world. Her books, Angels in my Hair, Stairways to Heaven, A Message of Hope from the Angels and Love from Heaven have been translated into 30 languages.
Lorna has been seeing angels since she was a baby. Very unusually, she sees angels physically with as much clarity as the rest of us see people and she sees them every day. This diminutive, soft-spoken, uneducated Irish woman who did not talk about what she was seeing until seven years ago, says she has no idea why she can see angels when others can’t, adding that she is just an ordinary person.
www.instagram.com/lornabyrneangels/
https://www.facebook.com/lornabyrneangels
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Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show!
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
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Tune in on Wednesday, 11/1/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. David Hanscom.
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David Hanscom, MD practiced complex orthopedic spine surgery for 32 years. He quit his practice in Seattle, WA to present his insights into solving chronic pain, which evolved from with his own 15-year battle with it. He eventually escaped from the ordeal and discovered that mental pain is the biggest issue. Anxiety is the pain.
His book, Back in Control: A Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain systematically presents established treatments for chronic mental and physical pain, which the current medical establishment is overlooking. The self-directed action plan is available at www.thedocjourney.com. It reflects the approaches of hundreds of patients who have escaped from chronic pain.
He recently launched a movement called, “Dynamic Healing” that recognizes the interaction between stress and one’s coping capacity. An overwhelmed person subjected to sustained levels of flight or fight hormones will develop unpleasant symptoms and serious illnesses.
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidhanscom/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drdavidhanscom/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/DrDavidHanscom
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/DrDavidHanscom
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Thank you to our returning sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show!
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
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Tune in on Wednesday, 10/25/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the Founder and Creator of Lifeline Productions INC., Joel Ehrenpreis, and his son, Scott Ehrenpreis.
Together, the two created "CLOWNS LIKE ME," a one-man show about living with mental illness.
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ABOUT OUR GUESTS:
JOEL:
Joel is a seasoned professional with over 45 years of executive level experience in marketing, sales, long-range planning, brand evolution, and consulting in both the healthcare industry and private sector. He is a well respected as an entrepreneurial, creative, accomplished producer, skilled motivator and team leader.
His career has been diverse. He spent 16 years with the largest Vision Benefit Management Company, went on the create today’s EYEMED vision program for Luxottica, and founded many other ventures. Joel’s focus and time for the past 5 years has been around the mental illness crisis in this country. His passion has led to creating LIFELINE PRODUCTIONS.
SCOTT:
In his hit one-man show “Clowns Like Me,” Sarasota actor and storyteller Scott Ehrenpreis tells his humorous yet profound story of living with mental illness. “Clowns Like Me” reveals the fascinating, heartbreaking, and ultimately uplifting true story of Scott’s personal journey as he struggles against OCD, bipolar disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, social anxiety and depression. Ultimately, Scott discovers that being on stage gives him the power, even for just a couple hours, to step into the light and leave the shadows of his mental health struggles behind. Audiences are in for a show that will make them laugh, cry and leave thinking differently about the stigmas tied to mental health.
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
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Tune in on Wednesday, 10/18/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the Co-Founders of The Nectar Remedy!
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ABOUT OUR GUESTS:
EMILY O'CONNELL, RN, BSN
Homegrown in Ozona, Florida. I attended Florida Gulf Coast University and received my Bachelor of Science Nursing in 2006. I have worked in multiple areas of nursing but my favorite overall is Interventional Radiology. During my free time I enjoy taking yoga classes, gardening, and being with my friends and family. I have realized that my passion in life is taking care and connecting with humans. During my yoga teacher training, I learned that anything is possible. This is how The Nectar Remedy was born, saying "YES" to my true self.
STACY STITT, RN, BSN
I've practiced nursing since 2009 working in various areas of healthcare including pediatrics, hemodialysis, ICU or critical care, preoperative, and interventional radiology. I am a native to St. Petersburg Florida. I now live on Indian Rocks Beach with our three littles, my firefighter EMT husband Carson Stitt and our yellow Labrador, Molly. Alternative health and wellness is a passion of mine along with living slowly, simply and minimally next to the ocean, while practicing an attitude of gratitude.
Helping others with their holistic health has always been intrinsically rewarding for me. The Nectar Remedy came from following my belief that we should treat the root cause not just the symptoms of feeling unwell. Thank you for taking the time to learn a little bit about me!
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
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Tune in on Wednesday, 10/11/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the CEO of Boardwalk Recovery Center, Tommy Hathorn.
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Tommy wants to guide those struggling with addiction toward the life he believes they were meant to live. He does this by creating first-rate treatment programs for individuals that others have deemed hopeless. The quality of the recovery program is paramount; Tommy will not settle for second best. The programs he envisions always have the long-term success of the client as the first priority. He achieves the success of the program by continually raising the bar of excellence. With years of experience as an Executive Director, Tommy has broadened his scope of work to include involvement in program licensing, credentialing and fundraising. There is no end goal for Tommy, his passion and desire to provide quality treatment options is a lifetime commitment.
https://boardwalkrecoverycenter.com/
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Thank you to our sponsor, Herban Flow, Florida's First Non-Alcoholic + Functional bottle shop located in St. Petersburg, FL, for sponsoring the show!
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
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Tune in on Wednesday, 10/4/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Author & Speaker, Thais Gibson.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Thais Gibson is a dynamic bestselling author, keynote speaker, and leader in the personal development field. Her groundbreaking research on the subconscious mind and personal transformation has been recognized by major media outlets such as Time Business News, The New York Post, and Yahoo! News. Thais' eloquent public speaking has also left a positive mark on audiences globally; Thais was glad to be a chosen keynote speaker for Google on International Women's Day 2022, and has also appeared on numerous podcasts.
Thais is the founder of Gibson Integrated Attachment Theory, a dynamic theory that empowers individuals to heal different attachments in their lives and reprogram any limiting thoughts and behaviors. Her teachings have been distilled into the in-depth courses inside of The Personal Development School, which offers access to 60+ courses that feature step-by-step instructions for changing negative patterns. These courses have had over 1 million downloads across 113 countries, helping people create tangible change in their lives in areas such as personal development, growth, and relationships.
Thais has 13 different certifications across different psychological disciplines and has drawn from this knowledge to create her integrated attachment theory. Her book, Attachment Theory: A Guide to Strengthening the Relationships in Your Life, combines traditional teachings with knowledge of subconscious patterns to provide powerful tools for powerful change. With a firm understanding of attachment theory, readers will be on their way to healthier relationships.
Don't miss the opportunity to hear Thais speak and learn from her expertise in personal development, growth and relationships.
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Thank you to our sponsor, Herban Flow, Florida's First Non-Alcoholic + Functional bottle shop located in St. Petersburg, FL, for sponsoring the show! www.herbanflow.co/
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
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Tune in on Wednesday, 9/27/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the EVP, Creative at Media Cause, Amy Small.
Media Cause was recently awarded the GOLD Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health via Mental Health America! Bravo!
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Amy Small is the EVP, Creative at Media Cause, a mission-driven digital agency that helps nonprofits grow and accelerate their impact. She’s also the Managing Director of the RiseUP Marketing Fellowship, a full-time development program that offers diverse talent an opportunity to gain experience, training, and connections to launch successful careers.
Beyond her official roles, Amy volunteers her time as a mentor and speaker, and frequently judges creative industry awards. She’s also passionate about breaking down stigmas surrounding mental health, and both developed, and leads, Wholebeing—Media Cause’s employee mental health and wellbeing program.
As part of this pursuit, Amy has studied Positive Psychology, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and Mindful Self Compassion; received certifications from the Center for Compassionate Leadership and SIYLI; and is certified in Mental Health First Aid, as well as a Certified Empathy Decathlon Facilitator. Through her experiences, she hopes to help create company cultures that support employees as whole individuals, and provide the support they need to thrive, in and out of the workplace.
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Thank you to our sponsor, Herban Flow, Florida's First Non-Alcoholic + Functional bottle shop located in St. Petersburg, FL, for sponsoring the show!
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September is #SuicidePreventionMonth. Remember: #YouAreNotAlone!
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
Tune in on Wednesday, 9/20/23, for a brand new, 2-PART* episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the Academic Dean of Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine in Bradenton, FL, Dr. Dorian Kramer, DACM.
*Part #1 of this episode will air at 6:30AM and Part #2 will air at 6:30PM. Make sure to catch them both!
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Dr. Dorian G. Kramer DACM, L.Ac. is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and The Academic Dean at the Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine, Bradenton campus. He specializes in the treatment of psychiatric disorders with a focus on PTSD, CPTSD, DTD, associated somatoform disorders, addiction and chronic pain. Dr. Kramer utilizes acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Tui-Na, manual therapy, and meditation, as well as his BA in psychology, and ten years in emergency medicine in his treatment strategy. He combines direct treatment with guidance in appropriate supportive therapies to create an individualized integrative program for each patient with these complex conditions.
Dr. Kramer is trained in Traditional Chinese medicine, Classic Chinese Medicine, Japanese Meridian Acupuncture, The Hari system of acupuncture, Shakuju, Zheng Gu Tui-Na, Die Da medicine, and orthopedic needling under eminent teachers including Peter Yates, Koei Kuwahara, Tom Bisio and Dr. Frank Butler. He has also studied multiple forms of Qi Gong, meditation, and internal arts. Dorian has furthered his education through research, and has completed the Foundations of Trauma, Neuroscience and the Frontier of Trauma, and Neuro-Feedback coursework through Bessel Van Der Kolk, the leading name in the study of Developmental Trauma Disorder. Dr. Kramer is also a volunteer and site coordinator for Acupuncturists Without Borders.
Dr. Kramer specialized in treating Veterans, Uniformed Members of Service, as well as abuse survivors through his private practice for over over fourteen years. Dr. Kramer understands both personally, and professionally, the unique struggles of these populations. He has dedicated his career to treating these conditions as well as educating a new generation of practitioners in the treatment of these complex conditions with continuing success.
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Thank you to our sponsor, Herban Flow, Florida's First Non-Alcoholic + Functional bottle shop located in St. Petersburg, FL, for sponsoring the show!
www.herbanflow.co/
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September is #SuicidePreventionMonth.Remember: #YouAreNotAlone!
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
Tune in on Wednesday, 9/20/23, for a brand new, 2-PART* episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the Academic Dean of Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine in Bradenton, FL, Dr. Dorian Kramer, DACM.
*Part #1 of this episode will air at 6:30AM and Part #2 will air at 6:30PM. Make sure to catch them both!
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Dr. Dorian G. Kramer DACM, L.Ac. is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and The Academic Dean at the Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine, Bradenton campus. He specializes in the treatment of psychiatric disorders with a focus on PTSD, CPTSD, DTD, associated somatoform disorders, addiction and chronic pain. Dr. Kramer utilizes acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Tui-Na, manual therapy, and meditation, as well as his BA in psychology, and ten years in emergency medicine in his treatment strategy. He combines direct treatment with guidance in appropriate supportive therapies to create an individualized integrative program for each patient with these complex conditions.
Dr. Kramer is trained in Traditional Chinese medicine, Classic Chinese Medicine, Japanese Meridian Acupuncture, The Hari system of acupuncture, Shakuju, Zheng Gu Tui-Na, Die Da medicine, and orthopedic needling under eminent teachers including Peter Yates, Koei Kuwahara, Tom Bisio and Dr. Frank Butler. He has also studied multiple forms of Qi Gong, meditation, and internal arts. Dorian has furthered his education through research, and has completed the Foundations of Trauma, Neuroscience and the Frontier of Trauma, and Neuro-Feedback coursework through Bessel Van Der Kolk, the leading name in the study of Developmental Trauma Disorder. Dr. Kramer is also a volunteer and site coordinator for Acupuncturists Without Borders.
Dr. Kramer specialized in treating Veterans, Uniformed Members of Service, as well as abuse survivors through his private practice for over over fourteen years. Dr. Kramer understands both personally, and professionally, the unique struggles of these populations. He has dedicated his career to treating these conditions as well as educating a new generation of practitioners in the treatment of these complex conditions with continuing success.
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Thank you to our sponsor, Herban Flow, Florida's First Non-Alcoholic + Functional bottle shop located in St. Petersburg, FL, for sponsoring the show!
www.herbanflow.co/
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September is #SuicidePreventionMonth.Remember: #YouAreNotAlone!
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
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Tune in on Wednesday, 9/13/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Doctor, Comedian, Foodie, Violinist, & Singer, Chris Min!
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
"I was born to immigrant Korean parents in Houston, Texas in 1967. In those days, Houston was much less diverse than it is today. Luckily my mother was able to access an organization called S.M.I.L.E., which was an outreach program from South Main Baptist Church (the S.M. were for the name of the church). A kind white woman, Magdalene Olsen, took my mother under her wing and taught her how to make classic American dishes like casseroles that utilized Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom soup. Over the years, my family grew more affluent, especially after a move to West Des Moines, Iowa, when my father went into private practice as a doctor.
Growing up in two homogeneously white areas, Texas and Iowa, my parents emphasized assimilation and I was a model student. I eventually matriculated to Harvard University and met my future wife my freshman year. Like me, she was the child of Korean immigrants and born in the US. Even more remarkable was that she grew up in Brookings, South Dakota.
After college, I came to New York for graduate school but never left. I have now raised twin daughters in NYC who now are 21 years old and are both attending Harvard University. My wife is a Managing Director in the legal department at Morgan Stanley, and I am an increasingly entrepreneurial biotech executive who has served in the C-suite of publicly listed companies."
www.linkedin.com/in/chris-min-8257978/
@chris_min_photography_as_art
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Thank you to our sponsor, Herban Flow, Florida's First Non-Alcoholic + Functional bottle shop located in St. Petersburg, FL, for sponsoring the show!
www.herbanflow.co/
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September is #SuicidePreventionMonth. Remember: #YouAreNotAlone!
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
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Tune in on Wednesday, 9/6/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring The Burnout Doc, Dr. Sharon Grossman!
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Dr. Sharon Grossman, the Burnout Doc, is a clinically trained psychologist and subject matter expert in burnout, mental health, and Emotional Intelligence. Associations and Fortune 500 companies hire her to be their closing keynote speaker, to help their members and executives crack the code on burnout and create custom-tailored solutions for recovery. With a dash of humor and entertainment, Dr. Sharon empowers high achievers struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout to go from exhausted to extraordinary by better understanding how their brain works and how they can design and run their programming on purpose to live the kind of life they want to live. She is the author of several books on burnout and mindset and host of the Decode Your Burnout podcast. Through her speaking, training, and coaching, she helps organizations keep their top talent.
https://drsharongrossman.com/
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Thank you to our sponsor, Herban Flow, Florida's First Non-Alcoholic + Functional bottle shop located in St. Petersburg, FL, for sponsoring the show!
www.herbanflow.co/
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September is #SuicidePreventionMonth.
Remember: #YouAreNotAlone! If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
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Tune in on Wednesday, 8/30/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Principal Clinical Psychologist at Anxiety Solutions CBT, Renée Mill.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Renée Mill is a senior clinical psychologist, author, and corporate speaker who is passionate about helping people overcome anxiety and stress. With over 20 years of experience, she has become a leading expert in the field of mental health and emotional intelligence. Renée is the author of three best-selling books, including Anxiety Free, Drug Free, Parenting Without Anger, and No Sweat Parenting. Her work has been featured on various media outlets, including the Today Show, Sunrise, and The Morning Show.
Renée's mission is to empower people emotionally, in their relationships, and at work. She has developed effective courses that are practical and change people's lives for the better. Her pioneering program for the treatment of anxiety has helped countless individuals overcome their fears and live a more fulfilling life. Renée is also a corporate speaker and has worked with individuals and groups in organizations to promote workplace wellness and stress management.
One of Renée's clients had this to say about her: "Excellent professional in relation to work and social activities. She is reliable, pleasant, and trustworthy. She is well published in her field and highly motivated." Renée's latest book, The Anxiety Management Workbook: A 10-session program to help you beat anxiety, is designed to accompany therapy and help individuals work with their practitioner to develop new ways of thinking and feeling. Based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), this workbook provides 22 different cognitive and behavioral tools to help individuals overcome anxiety and stress.
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Thank you to our sponsor, Herban Flow, Florida's First Non-Alcoholic + Functional bottle shop located in St. Petersburg, FL, for sponsoring the show!
www.herbanflow.co/
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text "988."
Tune in on Wednesday, 8/23/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Herban Flow's sponsored athlete, CT Weichmann.
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CT is a Project Manager who helps health systems install and upgrade their medical records software. In his free time over the last 12 years, he traveled the world exploring some of the best beer locations as his passion. In these travels, he visited over 1,400 breweries and tried nearly 20,000 different beers. But, back in 2021, on New Year's Day, he had an awakening. After reading 503 pounds on the scale, he knew he had to make some changes in order to live a healthier lifestyle. He began his fitness journey with walking and swimming, and later he purchased a bicycle as an addition. For two years, he pushed himself physically daily, but the weight would not come off. This year, he challenged himself to remove alcohol from his diet. After that change, the weight started falling off. Currently at 435 pounds, he has completed a triathlon, a duathlon, a couple 10k races, and multiple 5k’s. CT credits his family and friends for their continued support. Another big support in these efforts has been Herban Flow, a non-alcoholic beverage haven specializing in functional drinks that are as delicious as they are nourishing. CT was able to switch out his alcohol-based hobbies for healthier alternatives. He is now working with the team as their Beer Consultant. You can also find him at local races as Herban Flow’s Sponsored Athlete.
https://www.instagram.com/journey_of_brews/
https://www.instagram.com/ct.inmyshoes/
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Thank you to our sponsor, Herban Flow, Florida's First Non-Alcoholic + Functional bottle shop located in St. Petersburg, FL, for sponsoring the show!
https://www.herbanflow.co/
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text "988."
Tune in on Wednesday, 8/16/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring OBGYN and CEO of PearsonRavitz, Dr. Stephanie Pearson.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Before beginning her career in insurance, Stephanie was in the prime of her career as an OB/GYN when she suffered a shoulder injury at work that soon prevented her from practicing medicine. Her struggle navigating the disability claims process, along with the challenges of losing her identity as a physician, drove her to become a passionate advocate and advisor to her peers on the importance of disability insurance.
Stephanie dedicated herself to educating others on the vital need to have the appropriate policy (something she had lacked) and decided to become an insurance broker; specifically, the rare type of broker who follows her clients throughout their careers, advising them continuously as their life circumstances change.
Learn more about her here:
https://pearsonravitz.com/team/stephanie-pearson-md/
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Thank you to our sponsor, Herban Flow, Florida's First Non-Alcoholic + Functional bottle shop located in St. Petersburg, FL, for sponsoring the show!
https://www.herbanflow.co/
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text "988."
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Tune in on Wednesday, 8/9/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Psychiatrist and Author, Dr. Norman Rosenthal.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
NORMAN E. ROSENTHAL is the world renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author who first described seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and pioneered the use of light therapy as a treatment during his twenty years at the National Institute of Mental Health. A prolific researcher and writer, he has written more than three-hundred scholarly articles and authored or co-authored ten popular books, including Poetry Rx, the New York Times bestseller Tran- scendence and the national bestsellers The Gift of Adversity, and Super Mind.
For further information go to: https://www.normanrosenthal.com
https://www.facebook.com/normanrosenthal
https://twitter.com/DoctorNorman
https://www.youtube.com/normanrosenthal
https://www.instagram.com/doctornorm/
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Thank you to our sponsor, Herban Flow, Florida's First Non-Alcoholic + Functional bottle shop located in St. Petersburg, FL, for sponsoring the show!
https://www.herbanflow.co/
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text "988."
mentalhealth #author #podcast #podcastshow #addiction #recovery #mentalhealthpodcast #anxiety #seasonalaffectivedisorder #sad #psychiatrist #newyorktimesbestseller #mentalhealthauthor
Tune in on Wednesday, 8/2/23, for a new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring returning guest and co-author of the book, "Beyond Addiction," Dr. Carrie Wilkens.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Carrie Wilkens, PhD, is a psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the practice and dissemination of evidence-based treatments for substance use and Post-Traumatic Stress. Dr. Wilkens is the Co-President and CEO of the CMC:Foundation for Change, a not-for-profit with the mission of improving the dissemination of evidence-based ideas and strategies to professionals and loved ones of persons struggling with substance use. The CMC:FFC team’s Invitation to Change approach is an accessible set of understandings and practices that empower families to remain engaged and be effective in helping their struggling loved one make positive changes. The approach has been widely used across the country and is utilized in trainings with laypeople and professionals.
She is co-author of the award-winning book Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change, a practical guide for families dealing with addiction and substance problems in a loved one based on principles of Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), and co-author of The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends: Evidence-Based Skills to Help a Loved-One Make Positive Change.
Dr. Wilkens is also the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of the Center for Motivation and Change, a group of clinicians serving all ages in NYC, Long Island, Washington, DC, San Diego, CA, and CMC:Berkshires, a private, inpatient/residential program for adults.
Dr. Wilkens has been a Project Director on a large federally-funded Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant addressing the problems associated with binge drinking among college students. She is regularly sought out by the media to discuss issues related to substance use disorders and has been on the CBS Morning Show, Katie Couric Show, frequent NPR segments, and podcasts, including Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris. She is also in the HBO documentary Risky Drinking. Dr. Wilkens is a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the American Association of Addiction Psychiatrists.
https://cmcffc.org/team/carrie-wilkens-phd
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Thank you to our sponsor, Herban Flow, Florida's First Non-Alcoholic + Functional bottle shop located in St. Petersburg, FL, for sponsoring the show!
https://www.herbanflow.co/
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text "988."
mentalhealth #author #podcast #podcastshow #addiction #recovery #mentalhealthpodcast #beyondaddiction
Tune in on Wednesday, 7/26/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Author of "STILL POSITIVE," Julie Lewis.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Julie Lewis, a 38-year AIDS survivor, and mother to Grammy Award winning musician, Ryan Lewis, was infected with HIV in 1984 but not diagnosed until the early 1990s when she was given three to five years to live. After years of silence about her disease, she found an unlikely community of friends to fight alongside and began using her story to make a difference. Her experiences as a woman living with AIDS offers insights about grief and loss, caregiving, spirituality, and the importance of community in the midst of tragedy.
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Thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Francisco Torres, author of, "KEEP KICKING FRISCO, KEEP KICKING."
Purchase the book here: https://lnkd.in/eUB__hpw
Doctors always take a patient’s medical history, and Dr. Torres’ self-assessment was no different. In Keep Kicking, Frisco, Torres describes this whacky journey of self-discovery and sheds light on how the accumulated eccentricities of our upbringings shape the person we grow up to be-- panic attacks and all.This book aims to demonstrate how the lives of others intersect with our own and shape who we become. For those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and fear, Dr. Torres’ story offers hope for the future and a blueprint for overcoming the panic we sometimes face in our own lives.
Follow him on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/eaE9Zsxn
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Thank you to Herban Flow, Florida's First Non-Alcoholic + Functional bottle shop located in St. Petersburg, FL, for sponsoring the show! https://www.herbanflow.co/
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text "988."
mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthauthor #mentalhealthintheworkplace #author #macklemoreandryanlewis #aids #aidssurvivor #grammyawardwinner #herbanflow #sober
Tune in on Wednesday, 7/19/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the Owners of Herban Flow, Caitlyn and Michael Smith.
Herban Flow is Florida's First Non-Alcoholic + Functional bottle shop located in St. Petersburg, FL. We are excited to feature them as our newest show sponsor!
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A︎BOUT OUR GUESTS:
"Welcome to Herban Flow - your one-stop-shop for vibrant and healthy living!As a non-alcoholic beverage haven, we offer a refreshing and unique selection of functional drinks that are as delicious as they are nourishing. From mocktails to herbal tonics, we've got your wellness needs covered. So, whether you need a midday boost or a relaxing evening sip, join us on a journey of self-care and plant-based power!"
https://www.herbanflow.co/
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Thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Francisco Torres, author of, "KEEP KICKING FRISCO, KEEP KICKING."
Purchase the book here:
https://lnkd.in/eUB__hpw
Doctors always take a patient’s medical history, and Dr. Torres’ self-assessment was no different. In Keep Kicking, Frisco, Torres describes this whacky journey of self-discovery and sheds light on how the accumulated eccentricities of our upbringings shape the person we grow up to be-- panic attacks and all.This book aims to demonstrate how the lives of others intersect with our own and shape who we become. For those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and fear, Dr. Torres’ story offers hope for the future and a blueprint for overcoming the panic we sometimes face in our own lives.
Follow him on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/eaE9Zsxn
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text "988."
mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthauthor #mentalhealthintheworkplace #herbanflow #nonalcoholic #nonalcoholicbeer #sober #soberlifestyle #soberpodcast
Tune in on Wednesday, 7/12/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Dementia Success Path Guide, Krista Montague, CDP, AT-BC.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:"My name is Krista Montague, CDP, AT-BC. For many years I have managed and worked hands on de-escalating and engaging thousands of people with dementia as an Activity Therapist in a geri-psychiatric hospital that exclusively helps patients with challenging behaviors. I have also taught communication skills & activities and gotten results/wins with challenging dementia behaviors for thousands of caregivers in the series “Caregiver Wins”.
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And thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Francisco Torres, author of, "KEEP KICKING FRISCO, KEEP KICKING."
Purchase the book here:https://bit.ly/KeepKickingFriscoDoctors always take a patient’s medical history, and Dr. Torres’ self-assessment was no different. In Keep Kicking, Frisco, Torres describes this whacky journey of self-discovery and sheds light on how the accumulated eccentricities of our upbringings shape the person we grow up to be-- panic attacks and all.This book aims to demonstrate how the lives of others intersect with our own and shape who we become. For those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and fear, Dr. Torres’ story offers hope for the future and a blueprint for overcoming the panic we sometimes face in our own lives.
Follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/FranciscoTorresLinkedin
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︎If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text "988."
mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthauthor #mentalhealthintheworkplace #dementia #caregiver #burnout #caregiverburnout
Tune in on Monday, 7/10/23, for a special BONUS episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring producer of SPEAK: Heritage, Dana Lopez!
SPEAK: Heritage is happening on July 27th at the legendary Governor's Comedy Clubs in Levittown, NY (Long Island). Register for the event by clicking HERE: https://speakevent.com/etn/speak-heritage/
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Dana Lopez is a skilled communicator who uses her voice to share messages that she feels passionate about. She has been trained as an actress, performer, public motivational speaker, writer, voiceover artist and communications & public relations specialist. A graduate of the School of Communications at Hofstra University, Dana is the current Director of Marketing & Communications for The INN, a local non-profit on Long Island dedicated to helping the local hungry and homeless population, where she speaks to groups about the importance of giving back to our communities in need. Dana began speaking and performing on stages as a young teen with CityKids, a multicultural youth organization in NYC that gives young people a safe space to make their voice heard, and the tools to become leaders of social change, often through the arts. She is an alumnus of the Drama department of LaGuardia High School of Music and Arts and the Performing Arts in NYC, and has a few acting credits on smaller stages, off-Broadway and in educational videos. Dana has also used her voice to speak to thousands of students through the organization Making it Count!, by visiting high schools and colleges around the country to talk to students about how to prepare for higher education and a successful future. A published “SPEAKer,” Dana was one of the inaugural “first 10” speakers to take the stage for SPEAK Events, a platform for public speakers to share their ideas and stories. Dana is a proud Nuyorican, a Puerto Rican born and raised in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, New York. She is a wife and the mother of two young daughters and currently lives with her family on Long Island. Dana strives to give her daughters a strong sense of confidence and self-worth, by learning to use their voice as a tool for growth as they navigate through life.
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Thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Francisco Torres, author of, "KEEP KICKING FRISCO, KEEP KICKING."
Purchase the book here:https://bit.ly/KeepKickingFrisco
Doctors always take a patient’s medical history, and Dr. Torres’ self-assessment was no different. In Keep Kicking, Frisco, Torres describes this whacky journey of self-discovery and sheds light on how the accumulated eccentricities of our upbringings shape the person we grow up to be-- panic attacks and all.This book aims to demonstrate how the lives of others intersect with our own and shape who we become. For those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and fear, Dr. Torres’ story offers hope for the future and a blueprint for overcoming the panic we sometimes face in our own lives.
Follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/FranciscoTorresLinkedin
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text "988."
mentalhealth #mentalhealthauthor #longisland #speaker #speakevent #keynotespeaker #mentalhealthspeaker #speakers #speakingevent
Tune in on Wednesday, 7/5/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Entrepreneur, Dustin Robinson.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Dustin is a licensed attorney, CPA, and realtor. He is the founder of (1) Mr. Cannabis Law - a full-service law firm for the cannabis and psychedelic industries; (2) Iter Investments - a venture capital firm investing in psychedelic medicines and mental health; (3) Nucleus - a venture studio launching companies in the psychedelic and mental health space; and (4) Mr. Psychedelic Law - a non-profit driving legal reform around psychedelic medicines.
Follow along with Dustin on Instagram at:
@dustinr10
@mrpsychedeliclaw
@mrcannabislaw
@withnucleus
@psychedelicinvest
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And thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Francisco Torres, author of, "KEEP KICKING FRISCO, KEEP KICKING."
Purchase the book here:https://bit.ly/KeepKickingFrisco
Doctors always take a patient’s medical history, and Dr. Torres’ self-assessment was no different. In Keep Kicking, Frisco, Torres describes this whacky journey of self-discovery and sheds light on how the accumulated eccentricities of our upbringings shape the person we grow up to be-- panic attacks and all.This book aims to demonstrate how the lives of others intersect with our own and shape who we become. For those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and fear, Dr. Torres’ story offers hope for the future and a blueprint for overcoming the panic we sometimes face in our own lives.
Follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/FranciscoTorresLinkedin
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text "988."
mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthauthor #mentalhealthintheworkplace #psychedelic #cannabislaw #psychedelics
Tune in on Wednesday, 6/28/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the CEO/Clinical Director of Be Your Best Self & Thrive Counseling, Jamie Molnar, LMHC, QS, RYT
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Jamie Molnar, LMHC, QS, RYT has 17 years of clinical and organizational psychology experience, with particular expertise in clinical counseling and supervision, strengths-based coaching, behavioral intervention and case management, crisis response, and health and wellness initiatives.
She is an advocate for mental wellness and early intervention and champions new, innovative methods of education and service delivery in the field of mental health. Her unique, holistic approach combines psychology, yoga and neuroscience into evidence-based and proven actionable steps that help individuals and businesses build and grow their services in a sustainable way.
Jamie earned her B.S. in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and her Masters in Applied Psychology (Clinical) from Murdoch University in Perth, Australia. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a State of Florida Qualified LMHC Supervisor, a 200-hr Registered Yoga Teacher and a Gallup-Certified StrengthsFinder Coach. She is the owner of Be Your Best Self & Thrive Counseling, a wellness company focused on holistic, mind-body-spirit techniques to mental health and co-founder of The Bungalow St Pete, a co-working space designed exclusively to meet the needs of local mental health providers.
https://www.bybsandthrive.com/
https://www.facebook.com/bybsandthrive
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Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show! www.valley.com
And thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Francisco Torres, author of, "KEEP KICKING FRISCO, KEEP KICKING."
Purchase the book here:
https://bit.ly/KeepKickingFrisco
Doctors always take a patient’s medical history, and Dr. Torres’ self-assessment was no different. In Keep Kicking, Frisco, Torres describes this whacky journey of self-discovery and sheds light on how the accumulated eccentricities of our upbringings shape the person we grow up to be-- panic attacks and all.This book aims to demonstrate how the lives of others intersect with our own and shape who we become. For those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and fear, Dr. Torres’ story offers hope for the future and a blueprint for overcoming the panic we sometimes face in our own lives.
Follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/FranciscoTorresLinkedin
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text "988."
Tune in on Wednesday, 6/21/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the CEO of Mental Health Association of Central Florida, Marni Stahlman, Ph.D., ABD.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Marni Stahlman, Ph.D., ABD has a 36-year career in C-suite health care delivery management in medical, educational and mental and behavioral health care organizations. She is currently the President/CEO of the Mental Health Association of Central Florida, Inc (www.mhacf.org) one of the oldest nonprofits in Central Florida (1946) and the leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental wellness and equity of access to mental health care by providing mental health services, support and information to the members of the Central Florida community. Additionally, she has been an Adjunct Professor in the department of Social Innovation at Rollins College, Winter Park, FL since 2019.
Prior to her current role, Marni was President/CEO for five years of Shepherd’s Hope (www.shepherdshope.org) the largest free and charitable clinic system in Florida with 5 locations that cumulatively provided, through her tenure, over 221,000 free, acute care and specialty care patient visits to the uninsured. Preceding Shepherd’s Hope, Stahlman was the Senior Director of Operations at United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida (www.ucpcfl.org) for six years where she oversaw pediatric physical, occupational and speech therapy outpatient services, across seven locations, for approximately 800 patients.
Stahlman’s behavioral care expertise arose when she was made the first female CEO of a large hospital in Central Florida, of Laurel Oaks Behavioral Healthcare, an 80-bed adolescent in-patient and out-patient facility with 150+ employees and an onsite Charter School. While there, Marni developed companywide clinical and performance management protocols for a national behavioral healthcare network, re-engineered the system’s clinical programs, and initiated new on-site/home based clinical programs while successfully leading a JCAHO re-accreditation. Previously she was the State Administrator of Rehab Provider Network - Florida, Novacare, Inc., where she led a statewide initiative to create a rehabilitation therapy network for 100+ affiliate clinical practice sites in 40 Florida counties.
Currently, Marni is the President-elect of the Florida Executive Women, is an appointed member to the Orange County Public Schools Mental Health Commission and Discipline Advisory Task Force and is a member of the Executive Board of the Primary Care Access Network.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marni-stahlman-34152315/
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Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show! www.valley.com
And thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Francisco Torres, author of, "KEEP KICKING FRISCO, KEEP KICKING."Purchase the book here: https://bit.ly/KeepKickingFrisco
Doctors always take a patient’s medical history, and Dr. Torres’ self-assessment was no different. In Keep Kicking, Frisco, Torres describes this whacky journey of self-discovery and sheds light on how the accumulated eccentricities of our upbringings shape the person we grow up to be-- panic attacks and all.This book aims to demonstrate how the lives of others intersect with our own and shape who we become. For those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and fear, Dr. Torres’ story offers hope for the future and a blueprint for overcoming the panic we sometimes face in our own lives.
Follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/FranciscoTorresLinkedin
Tune in on Wednesday, 6/14/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Entrepreneur & Author, David Shamszad.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
My journey through dual diagnosis (addiction and mental illness) started young. Deaf in one ear, son of a brilliant alcoholic artist father, failure out of public and private schools across Oakland, I was an awkward kid who couldn't focus for the life of me. At 13 I began an on-again off-again complex relationship with alcohol and drugs. I was a kid trying to numb the pain of being ""different"" with a fifth of vodka. I had no idea at the time, but that moment would be a catalyst for the 15-year long journey through addiction and mental illness that would frame the rest of my life. As a young adult I oscillated between debilitating depression where I could hardly function to a body that screamed with energy, going a week or two without sleeping. I careened through manic episodes, week-long binges, arrests, a suicide attempt, and an involuntary commitment to a psychiatric hospital. For the first time someone confirmed my dual diagnosis: a substance abuse addiction and bipolar disorder. I had spent my life frantically dribbling two balls at the same time without fully understanding it.
A chemical dependency treatment center and an unwavering partner saved my life. My road to recovery went through the hell. But on the other side of it, my life began to transform in a game-changing way – one which my younger self could never have possibly imagined. Today, I'm the CEO of SG Real Estate, a rapidly-growing, multi-million-dollar real estate investment and brokerage firm. My first book, a memoir of my struggle with addiction and bipolar disorder, in all its visceral detail, is forthcoming in 2023. It is my mission to help transform the mental health and addiction dialogue away from stigma and cynicism and toward realness and vulnerability. Regardless of circumstances, past experiences, or diagnoses, I know that we can rebound and rise higher than we ever thought possible. There is always more time on the shot clock."
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Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show! www.valley.com
And thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Francisco Torres, author of, "KEEP KICKING FRISCO, KEEP KICKING."
Purchase the book here: https://bit.ly/KeepKickingFrisco
Doctors always take a patient’s medical history, and Dr. Torres’ self-assessment was no different. In Keep Kicking, Frisco, Torres describes this whacky journey of self-discovery and sheds light on how the accumulated eccentricities of our upbringings shape the person we grow up to be-- panic attacks and all.This book aims to demonstrate how the lives of others intersect with our own and shape who we become. For those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and fear, Dr. Torres’ story offers hope for the future and a blueprint for overcoming the panic we sometimes face in our own lives.
Follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/FranciscoTorresLinkedin
Tune in on Wednesday, 6/7/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Author, Lawyer, & Mom, Nadia Maria Davis.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Nadia Davis was a rising star - a young Latina lawyer and victims rights advocate famous for freeing an innocent young man named Arthur Carmona. She grew up the daughter of a famous immigrant rights attorney in LA and later became the wife of then State Attorney General Bill Lockyer (30 years her senior). Her meteoric rise famously crashed in a drama-filled public fall from grace that included drug abuse, a sex tape, blackmail, incarceration, and ultimately, many years of recovery as a mother and as a woman. Her narrative is a defense of privacy, parenthood, and autonomy.
Davis has been a public figure in California for two decades. In her new deeply personal memoir, HOME IS WITHIN YOU: A Memoir of Recovery and Redemption (Girl Friday Books, April 25, 2023), she chronicles her journey of recovery -- it's an inspiration to anyone seeking a way out of darkness and a guide to ending a cycle of shame and generational trauma.
In her book, Nadia bravely shares her story and reclaims her voice by revealing the intimate details of those dark years and her personal journey to hell and back. Through letters to her sons, we see her transformation as a result of finding a spiritual home, daily meditation, kundalini yoga, a daily recovery fellowship, and self-compassion.
Still passionate about helping others, Nadia's using her experience to help others by creating a Home is Within You non-profit that provides skilled navigators to young moms inside the justice system.
www.nadia-davis.com
@nadiamariadavis
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Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show! www.valley.com
And thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Francisco Torres, author of, "KEEP KICKING FRISCO, KEEP KICKING."
Purchase the book here: https://bit.ly/KeepKickingFrisco
Doctors always take a patient’s medical history, and Dr. Torres’ self-assessment was no different. In Keep Kicking, Frisco, Torres describes this whacky journey of self-discovery and sheds light on how the accumulated eccentricities of our upbringings shape the person we grow up to be-- panic attacks and all.This book aims to demonstrate how the lives of others intersect with our own and shape who we become. For those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and fear, Dr. Torres’ story offers hope for the future and a blueprint for overcoming the panic we sometimes face in our own lives.
Follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/FranciscoTorresLinkedin
Tune in on Wednesday, 5/31/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the pioneer of REAL WELLNESS, Donald Ardell.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Donald B. Ardell is an outspoken freethinker who promotes a philosophy of REAL wellness. REAL is an acronym for Reason, Exuberance, Athleticism and Liberty – the four dimensions of a lifestyle conducive to well being and happiness. Don is a devotee of Robert Green Ingersoll and often performs a variety of the speeches, poems and quotations from the works of Royal Bob, The Great Agnostic of America’s Gilded Age.
Don is an All-American triathlete and duathlete and has won over a dozen national titles and seven world championships, including in London, Edmonton, Budapest, the Gold Coast of Australia, Montreal and Tasmania.
He has produced nearly a thousand editions of the Ardell Wellness Report beginning in 1984. His expertise is in providing entertaining lectures on REAL wellness (with an emphasis on secular humanist values) and assisting organizations transition into effective, rational cultures that support the common decencies.
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Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show! www.valley.com
And thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Francisco Torres, author of, "KEEP KICKING FRISCO, KEEP KICKING."
Purchase the book here: https://bit.ly/KeepKickingFrisco
Doctors always take a patient’s medical history, and Dr. Torres’ self-assessment was no different. In Keep Kicking, Frisco, Torres describes this whacky journey of self-discovery and sheds light on how the accumulated eccentricities of our upbringings shape the person we grow up to be-- panic attacks and all.This book aims to demonstrate how the lives of others intersect with our own and shape who we become. For those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and fear, Dr. Torres’ story offers hope for the future and a blueprint for overcoming the panic we sometimes face in our own lives.
Follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/FranciscoTorresLinkedin
Tune in on Wednesday, 5/24/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Author and Physician, Dr. Francisco Torres.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Dr. Francisco M. Torres, M.D. is a successful board-certified physician, entrepreneur, author, and speaker specializing in diagnosing and treating patients with spine-related disorders and chronic pain. He has authored and co-authored several books on various topics, including his memoir.
Dr. Francisco Torres was born in Seville, Spain, and graduated cum laude from the University of Puerto Rico in 1982 with a degree in biology. He then attended the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and was awarded his medical degree in 1986.
Dr. Torres performed his physical medicine & rehabilitation residency at the VA Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico, before completing a musculoskeletal fellowship at Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans. He served three years as a Clinical Instructor of Medicine and Assistant Professor at LSU before joining Florida Spine Institute in 1993 and is the author of seven books.
www.floridaspineinstituteandwellness.com
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Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show! www.valley.com
And thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Francisco Torres, author of, "KEEP KICKING FRISCO, KEEP KICKING."
Purchase the book here: https://bit.ly/KeepKickingFrisco
Doctors always take a patient’s medical history, and Dr. Torres’ self-assessment was no different. In Keep Kicking, Frisco, Torres describes this whacky journey of self-discovery and sheds light on how the accumulated eccentricities of our upbringings shape the person we grow up to be-- panic attacks and all.This book aims to demonstrate how the lives of others intersect with our own and shape who we become. For those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and fear, Dr. Torres’ story offers hope for the future and a blueprint for overcoming the panic we sometimes face in our own lives.
Follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/FranciscoTorresLinkedin
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Tune in on Wednesday, 5/17/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Psychotherapist, Machiel Klerk!
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Machiel Klerk is a psychotherapist who specializes in helping people access their divine, inner wisdom. Whether their biggest challenge involves relationships, grief, or mental health issues (including anxiety or trauma), he helps individuals identify the changes they need to make so they can live a more balanced, creative life fulfilling their divine purpose.
He is the author of DREAM GUIDANCE: Connecting to The Soul Through Dream Incubation (Hay House 2022), where he guides readers on how to tap into their inner wisdom through dreams as well as the founder of the Jung Platform, a website that offers online courses on psychological and spiritual perspectives, which, by the way, he created as a result of a dream.
www.instagram.com/machielklerk/?hl=en
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Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show!www.valley.comAnd thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Francisco Torres, author of, "KEEP KICKING FRISCO, KEEP KICKING."
Purchase the book here: https://bit.ly/KeepKickingFrisco
Doctors always take a patient’s medical history, and Dr. Torres’ self-assessment was no different. In Keep Kicking, Frisco, Torres describes this whacky journey of self-discovery and sheds light on how the accumulated eccentricities of our upbringings shape the person we grow up to be-- panic attacks and all.This book aims to demonstrate how the lives of others intersect with our own and shape who we become. For those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and fear, Dr. Torres’ story offers hope for the future and a blueprint for overcoming the panic we sometimes face in our own lives.
Follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/FranciscoTorresLinkedin
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Tune in on Wednesday, 5/10/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring CEO and Clinician at Oasis Wellness and Counseling, LLC, Amy Triplett, LMHC.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
My passion is to help bring healing, restoration, and transformation to my clients. I have an integrative approach using cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and mindfulness techniques to help clients learn how to transform the way they respond to daily stressors. My specialties include: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship issues.
I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor. I earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Walden University and have a bachelor’s degree in special education from the University of South Florida. I was a special education teacher for 12 years and thoroughly enjoyed teaching students with learning disabilities and behavior disorders. I am also a certified hypnotherapist and find using this modality, in conjunction with counseling, accelerates healing and transformation for my clients. I am recognized as a Nationally Certified Counselor.
www.oasiswellnessandcounseling.com
www.facebook.com/OasisWellnessAndCounseling
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Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show! https://www.valley.com/
And thank you to our brand NEW sponsor, Dr. Francisco Torres, author of, "KEEP KICKING FRISCO, KEEP KICKING."
Purchase the book here: https://bit.ly/KeepKickingFrisco
Doctors always take a patient’s medical history, and Dr. Torres’ self-assessment was no different. In Keep Kicking, Frisco, Torres describes this whacky journey of self-discovery and sheds light on how the accumulated eccentricities of our upbringings shape the person we grow up to be-- panic attacks and all.
This book aims to demonstrate how the lives of others intersect with our own and shape who we become. For those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and fear, Dr. Torres’ story offers hope for the future and a blueprint for overcoming the panic we sometimes face in our own lives.
Follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/FranciscoTorresLinkedin
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Tune in on Wednesday, 5/3/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the Director of the documentary film, "Unmasking Hope," Eric Christiansen.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Eric Christiansen is an acclaimed documentarian who has built his life’s work around socially responsible filmmaking that educates, inspires and most importantly heals. Christiansen, a seven-time Southwestern Region Emmy Award recipient, explores the impact of trauma; how we adapt to grief; the resilience of the human spirit; and how a powerful platform for hope can help trauma survivors begin the vigilant journey of healing. A trauma survivor himself, Christiansen worked through the loss of his home and possessions in the Painted Cave Fire by creating his first film Faces in the Fire 25 years ago.
All of his films (Faces in the Fire, Homecoming: A Vietnam Vets Journey, Searching for Home: Coming Back from War) have been transformative in the recovery process for thousands of people whose lives have been compromised mentally, spiritually and physically by trauma. Leveraged as educational tools by top mental health institutions, Christiansen's films migrate from the entertainment arena into environments that help additional audiences navigate the profound collateral damage trauma creates not only on the individual, but the family and community as well.
Christiansen’s current feature documentary “unMASKing HOPE” premieres on public television October 2022.
Throughout his career, Christiansen has worked on both commercial and cause-driven projects, and produced for major networks including Discovery, TLC, PBS, MTV and an Imax film. He’s appeared on 50 podcasts in 10 countries discussing his work.
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Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show!
Tune in on Wednesday, 4/26/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the Co-President & CEO of CMC:Foundation for Change.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Carrie Wilkens, PhD, is a psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the practice and dissemination of evidence-based treatments for substance use and Post-Traumatic Stress. Dr. Wilkens is the Co-President and CEO of the CMC:Foundation for Change, a not-for-profit with the mission of improving the dissemination of evidence-based ideas and strategies to professionals and loved ones of persons struggling with substance use. The CMC:FFC team’s Invitation to Change approach is an accessible set of understandings and practices that empower families to remain engaged and be effective in helping their struggling loved one make positive changes. The approach has been widely used across the country and is utilized in trainings with laypeople and professionals.
She is co-author of the award-winning book Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change, a practical guide for families dealing with addiction and substance problems in a loved one based on principles of Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), and co-author of The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends: Evidence-Based Skills to Help a Loved-One Make Positive Change.
Dr. Wilkens is also the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of the Center for Motivation and Change, a group of clinicians serving all ages in NYC, Long Island, Washington, DC, San Diego, CA, and CMC:Berkshires, a private, inpatient/residential program for adults.
Dr. Wilkens has been a Project Director on a large federally-funded Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant addressing the problems associated with binge drinking among college students. She is regularly sought out by the media to discuss issues related to substance use disorders and has been on the CBS Morning Show, Katie Couric Show, frequent NPR segments, and podcasts, including Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris. She is also in the HBO documentary Risky Drinking. Dr. Wilkens is a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the American Association of Addiction Psychiatrists.
https://cmcffc.org/team/carrie-wilkens-phd
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Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show!
Tune in on Wednesday, 4/19/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring President and Co-Founder of The Journal That Talks Back, Jonathan Friedman.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Jonathan Friedman is the President and Co-founder of The Journal That Talks Back™, an accessible and affordable coaching platform that connects young professionals and post-secondary students with a certified coach so they can manage their mental health, relationships, career aspirations, personal and professional challenges and more.
www.thejournalthattalksback.com
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instagram.com/journalthattalksback/
linkedin.com/company/the-journal-that-talks-back
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Thank you to our brand new sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 4/12/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Author, Dr. Friedemann.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
I had suffered from anxiety, low self-esteem and obsessive-compulsive behaviors from the age of 10 until my early thirties. I know how overwhelming and disempowering our emotions can feel.
But once I learned how to work consciously with the subconscious mind, the source of our feelings, I was able to overcome my emotional challenges and turn them into catalysts to discover my authentic truth and harness my untapped potential. Until I healed and outgrew my anxiety, I believed my career was in medicine and academia.
I received my medical degree from the University of Munich, Germany and pursued a career in cardiology at the University Hospital. Over the years, I became increasingly concerned with the lack of time we had for our or patients and the rather “mechanical” healing approach of allopathic medicine. So I decided to take a break and accepted a scholarship for a postdoctoral research position at the University of Washington in Seattle, which, after four years, gave me a PhD in molecular biology.
Being immersed in the world of basic research significantly changed my perspective on human potential. As a physician, I was trained to view the body as rather fragile and prone to failure. Science, however, illuminated a simple fact that I hadn’t fully realized until then: each and every cell of our bodies has an intelligence and sheer unlimited potential to grow, adapt, and heal in ways that are still far too complex for us to fully comprehend.
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Thank you to our brand new sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 4/5/23 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring VP - Market Manager of Valley Bank, Alanna Karaosmani.
We are proud to announce that Valley Bank is our new sponsor of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show!
Since 1927, Valley has been one of the most trusted banks in the industry with a history of solid financial performance. They are committed to empowering their customers, employees and the communities they serve. Their goal is to help you achieve financial success by communicating with transparency and respect. They focus on relationships rather than transactions and take the time to understand your immediate needs and long-term goals.
www.valley.com
Thank you, Valley Bank, for shining a light on a subject that can sometimes be so dark, and for helping us all normalize the conversation surrounding mental health in the workplace.
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Tune in on Wednesday, 3/29/23 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Senior Vice-President at TELUS Health, Paula Allen.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Paula Allen is the Global Leader, Research and Total Well-being at TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks). In this role she manages the research agenda for TELUS Health, which includes primary research, exploratory data science, research collaborations and meta-analyses. Her focus is on discovering defining and communicating industry trends; service development that aligns with emerging market needs; and supporting TELUS Health’s clients with insights and data-driven decision guidance.
Paula is a well-recognized expert in all areas of workplace mental health, learning strategies, disability management and drug plan management. She is a sought-after speaker by media, organizations, and conferences for her knowledge and expertise in current issues and the future direction of health, wellbeing, productivity, and related risk management.
Paula is a member of the Women’s College Hospital’s Board of Directors; on the technical committee for the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace; on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Club of Toronto; a member of the One Mind at Work Guiding Council; a member of the Virtual Learning Advisory Board consulting to the public sector’s post-secondary on-line learning strategy; and a Civic Action Diversity Fellow mentor. She was also Co-chair of Civic Action’s Champions Council on workplace mental health; was a member of the Income Security Working Group providing advice to the Ontario Government on issues relating to disability and income support; and sits on several research and strategy advisory boards that address issues ranging from e-mental health solutions to substance abuse in the workplace.
Paula completed undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Toronto in psychological research and neuropsychological testing and clinical intervention. She has more than 20 years of experience relating to workplace research, product development and operational leadership that spans the range of EFAP, Workplace Learning, Attendance and Disability Management and Health and Benefits Consulting.
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BONUS EPISODE
Tune in on Monday, 3/27/23 at 6:30am EST, for a BONUS episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Jonah Faulkner!
Jonah Faulkner is a passionate speaker on financial topics. He works as a financial planner for individuals that are planning for the future in an increasingly uncertain world, connecting them with only the most appropriate investment and insurance solutions.
He is an investment advisor representative of Dolphin Wealth Management and an insurance broker of Dolphin Insurance.
What drives him is a desire to serve, it is the focus of his recovery practice, him being 5 years into recovery from
drug and alcohol. A strong motivator to remain in the financial services field is what he feels are unscrupulous
actors taking advantage of lay people due to their lack of understanding of financial products. He wants to remain
to help remedy this with a white-glove, high-touch approach to financial services.
His favorite animals are dogs and he received the President's Volunteer Service award from his service at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
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LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonahsfaulkner/
Tune in on Wednesday, 3/22/23 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Dr. Melissa Green of the Resilience and Psychological Fitness Center.
In this episode, Dr. Green discusses brain health.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Dr. Green is a clinical psychologist who has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, as well as a master’s degree and an advanced graduate certificate in school psychology from Howard University in Washington, DC. She also earned a doctorate in clinical psychology, from George Washington University in Washington, DC. She is currently licensed to practice psychology in the states of Georgia and Hawaii. Her career has focused primarily on three areas of psychology, school psychology, military psychology, and forensic psychology.
In 1998, Dr. Green started her career in the mental health field, working as a school psychologist in the District of Columbia Public Schools. She has since worked in public school systems in Virginia, Georgia, Hawaii, and the US Virgin Islands. In 2009, she made a pivot in her career and began working with active-duty military service members. She worked on a military installation in Hawaii for five years. While doing that she co-facilitated a group with a yoga teacher and was inspired to complete a yoga teacher training program after seeing the benefits that her military clients received from practicing yoga. In 2017, Dr. Green’s career shifted again to forensic psychology. She spent three years working as a forensic evaluator, in a psychiatric hospital, performing competency to stand trial evaluations, violence risk assessments and testifying as an expert witness. Currently, Dr. Green is focusing her work on teaching about brain health, healthy aging and supporting dementia family caregivers.
In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
www.instagram.com/dr.melgreen/
www.facebook.com/DrMelGreen
www.linkedin.com/in/drmelgreen/
Tune in on Wednesday, 3/15/23 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Pamela Brinker Author.
In this episode, Pamela and I discuss #healing.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Pamela W. Brinker holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Denver. As a well-respected and experienced psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker for 32 years, Pamela has treated thousands of clients and developed over 20 tools and practices to teach everyday bravery. Using integrative therapy techniques, she has helped those struggling with anxiety, mild depression, grief and relationship issues. She has extensive training in somatic work, trauma healing, Jungian psychology and EMDR certification, integrating body- oriented protocols like yoga, meditation, art forms and nature into her practice.
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Tune in on Wednesday, 3/8/23 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Author and Engineer, Sunita Alves!
In this episode, Sunita and I discuss toxic workplaces.
Follow along with Sunita on Facebook by clicking here: Mindfulness & Inner Peace
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Sunita Alves has delivered projects for banking, insurance, and manufacturing clients for over twenty-five years. As a professional engineer and project manager, she has worked in many technical teams and has found it disturbing how people can be mistreated because of toxic work practices and personalities. Seeking more balance and integrity, she became a coach then a mindfulness leader at the tech company where she worked.
Despite best intentions, she suffered a mental health illness triggered by this former work environment. Sunita has since recovered with the help of meditation. She now works as an independent consultant but is passionate about speaking up for employees to defend and protect their mental health in what can otherwise be a toxic workplace.
Two major factors that positively impact stress at work are (1) meditation and self-compassion and (2) psychological safety factors that correlate to mental health. Sunita can connect both of these knowledge domains to help employees take effective steps to become resilient and even thrive, even if they must work under stressful conditions.
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Tune in on Wednesday, 3/1/23 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Mona McGregor Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Mona is a counselor at Ideal Life Counseling, where she helps her clients build their ideal lives and relationships.
Ideal Life Counseling is the sponsor of the upcoming event, Healing the Healer... I will be speaking at the event this Friday and I encourage any local healers to check it out! We discuss the event in detail in tomorrow's episode.
In the meantime, you can learn more and/or register for the event here:
http://bit.ly/3Evz1GG
A special shout-out to Valley Bank for sponsoring this event, and to The Ring for hosting and providing food & beverages!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 2/22/23 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring US Marine Corps Officer, Dr. Damon Friedman!
Founder and President of the non-profit, SOF Missions, Dr. Friedman is dedicated to the suicide prevention mission.
https://sofmissions.org/clinic
https://damonfriedman.com/
Dr. Damon’s book is available on his website: https://damonfriedman.com/shop-2/
And the film is available on iTunes and Amazon as well on his website: https://sofmissions.org/shop/
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Dr. Damon Friedman received his commission in 2000 as a United States Marine Corps Officer and later transferred into the Air Force’s elite as a Special Warfare Officer. He retired as a Lt Col. after 20 years, having served four combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and is 100% service connection disabled. His decorations include three Bronze Stars (one with Valor) and the Air Force Combat Action Medal. He is a former Squadron Commander (Air Force Special Operations Command) and former Director of Future Operations (Special Operations Command Central).
In 2011 Dr. Friedman established SOF Missions with a focus on "empowering warriors to find purpose and be resilient." This national non-profit offers a unique approach to veteran care through a whole health intra-disciplinary method that incorporates a restorative care program that addresses the areas of psychological, physical, spiritual, and social wellness. He has received numerous national awards, to include the Spirit of Hope Award from the Secretary of Defense, which recognized his national efforts to help the veteran community.
Dr. Friedman is the Executive Producer of Surrender Only to ONE, a multi-award-winning film which follows the true-life stories of elite combat warriors in US special operations forces and reveals the implications of combat and the lasting effects our veterans struggle to overcome. He is the author of Igniting Movements, a new book that provides a model for building effective movements, inspiring people to come together under a singular vision to make the world a better place. Dr. Friedman is also the Chairman of the Veteran Service Alliance (VSA), a non-profit that advocates for the 20 million veterans to the White House, Dept of Defense, and Veterans Affairs. The VSA serves around a million veterans a year.
Dr. Friedman holds a Doctorate in Intercultural Studies from Fuller and is currently pursuing Executive Education in Public Leadership at Harvard University.
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Tune in on Wednesday, 2/15/23 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring a solo chat with your host, Sharon Fekete.
Sharon hosts one episode per month of the show completely S-O-L-O.
That's right—NO guests!
THIS upcoming episode is that episode for the month of February and it's all about #TRAUMA.
Stay tuned!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 2/8/23, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Author of "The Kid From the South Bronx Who Never Gave Up," John Giordano!
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Mr. John Giordano is an expert in the treatment of addiction, mental health, and the founder of The National Institute For Holistic Addiction Studies (NIFHAS). He is the author of “Proven Holistic Treatment For Addiction & Chronic Relapse”, “How To Beat Your Addictions And Live A Quality Life”, and his most recent book is the acclaimed: “The Kid From The South Bronx Who Never Gave Up,” and is the co-author of “Molecular Neurobiology of Addiction Recovery: The 12 Steps Program and Fellowship.”
Over twenty years ago Giordano founded the prestigious G & G Holistic Addiction Treatment Center in North Miami Beach, Florida — a 62 bed in-patient/out-patient JCAHO accredited addiction treatment facility.
Tune in on Wednesday, 2/1/23, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Founder of Luxury Executive Wellness, Linda Mullins!
Linda Mullins brings integrative medicine to wellness retreats. Find out more on her website: www.luxuryexecutivewellness.com
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With over 20 Years of Progressive Leadership Roles in both private and publicly traded companies, Linda received in-depth leadership coaching, training and mentoring experience from some of the best companies in the world. In 2007 she launched her first start-up, a boutique wellness retreat property in Florida where she and her team served their client executives and business owners in transforming their health using an integrative approach. With a passion for this experiential, immersion method of transforming behavior and lifestyle, Linda now leads an integrative wellness team at retreats around the globe that equip leaders to become their best selves through a holistic wellness approach that addresses the critical components of mind, body and spirit.
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Tune in on Wednesday, 1/25/23, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Author, Lauren Polly!
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Lauren Polly, MEd, CCC-SLP, RYT, is leading the Mental Wealth Movement, which unlocks the unorthodox talent of the neuro-emotional divergent population.
Whether through bespoke 1:1 intensives or consulting with forward-thinking companies on DE&I trainings; she carves out space for those who think and feel differently to rise up and offer their uniqueness.
She truly believes that teaching those who are typically side-lined to package their brilliance unlocks un-orthodox talent. And deeply supporting high-achievers who tick differently helps them not just exceed expectations but defy them.
As an emotional divergent herself, Lauren understands firsthand how a mental health diagnosis can mean a life of stigma and limitations. Luckily, she has also discovered that what is sometimes labeled a liability is actually an asset in disguise.
She has always felt compelled to walk others to this possibility; actualizing immeasurable change in people’s internal landscape and outward success. She has tenaciously walked this path herself; which is chronicled in her multi-award-winning and best-selling book, The Other Side of Bipolar.
The Mental Wealth Movement combines the very best of Lauren’s personal and professional journeys to offer cutting-edge content. Her 16+ years spent in neurodivergent communication therapy and 5+ years in hospital management further contribute to her singular perspective and methodology. Those who are different can thrive! If given the tools to do so – both at work and in life.
Website: LaurenPolly.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurenpollycoaching/
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZuNGP3UWyzUVhACmzP08ZA
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-polly-4172545/
Tune in on Wednesday, 1/18/23, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring The Mental Health Comedian, Frank King!
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Frank King, Suicide Prevention Speaker, a writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years, and a full-time standup comedian for 37 years.
He’s fought a lifetime battle with Depression and Chronic Suicidality, turning that long dark journey into 8 TEDx Talks and insights on Mental Health Awareness (only one other person on the planet has 8 TEDx Talks…Bill Gates).
Depression and suicide run in his family. He’s thought about killing himself more times than he can count. He’s come close enough to dying by suicide that he can tell you what the barrel of his gun tastes like…
He uses his life lessons to start the conversation giving people permission to give voice to their feelings and experiences.
He believes that where there is humor there is hope, where there is laughter there is life, nobody dies laughing.
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Tune in on Wednesday, 1/11/23, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Principal at Rocky Mountain Physician Agency, Ethan Nkana.
Ethan returns to the show, this time to candid chat about Entrepreneurship & Mental Health.
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Professional athletes spend their entire lives training to develop their skills and strength in mastery of their sport at the highest professional levels. Similarly, physicians train their entire lives developing a mastery of the sciences and medicine. Why don’t physicians have agents who negotiate their deals like professional athletes?
This inquiry was the genesis of Rocky Mountain Physician Agency.
After more than one decade in hospital and healthcare administration, specializing in physician contracting and compensation, Ethan recognized that his skills, training, and expertise could be put to more meaningful use negotiating physician contracts on behalf of physicians.
The extensive experience Ethan has in physician contracting is founded on a doctorate degree in law from the University of Dayton School of Law. While completing his legal training, Ethan earned his master’s of business administration, also from the University of Dayton. He earned his B.S. in Business Administration & Public Relations from Southern Adventist University.
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Tune in on Wednesday, 12/28/22, at 6:30am EST, for a very special end-of-the-year, "2022 REWIND" mashup episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show!
As 2022 comes to a close, I am using this episode to reflect on this past year and how far we've all come by highlighting a few of my favorite show clips from this year.
I've had so many fantastic individuals on the show this year... Here are just 10 clips from the 2022 season. Please enjoy the mashup featuring the following incredible humans, in order of appearance:
- Evan Jarschauer
- Natasha Pierre
- Karan Narwal
- Kelsee Keitel
- Brett Morris
- Abi Feltham
- Mark G. Astor
- Carole Anne Clarke
Ps. Would you or someone you know make an excellent guest for the 2023 season? If so, click the link below to apply to be a podcast guest now!
https://form.jotform.com/222668198584169
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Tune in on Wednesday, 12/21/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Principal at Rocky Mountain Physician Agency, Ethan Nkana.
In this episode, Ethan and I have a candid chat about Mental Health in the workplace.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Professional athletes spend their entire lives training to develop their skills and strength in mastery of their sport at the highest professional levels. Similarly, physicians train their entire lives developing a mastery of the sciences and medicine. Why don’t physicians have agents who negotiate their deals like professional athletes?
This inquiry was the genesis of Rocky Mountain Physician Agency.
After more than one decade in hospital and healthcare administration, specializing in physician contracting and compensation, Ethan recognized that his skills, training, and expertise could be put to more meaningful use negotiating physician contracts on behalf of physicians.
The extensive experience Ethan has in physician contracting is founded on a doctorate degree in law from the University of Dayton School of Law. While completing his legal training, Ethan earned his master’s of business administration, also from the University of Dayton. He earned his B.S. in Business Administration & Public Relations from Southern Adventist University.
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Tune in on Wednesday, 12/14/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Author of Double Shot of Sober, Leslie Register!
Follow Leslie on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslie__register/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslieregister/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dblss
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Leslie Register is a seasoned real estate professional working in sales, training, operations, and executive management for over 25 years. Her passion for writing and helping people - fueled by her experiences as a career mom, coach, educator, and recovering addict – inspired her to become a published author, professional speaker, coach and consultant.
Register is curiously creative, intrinsically motivated, and spiritually guided.
On all accounts her life was fulfilled, yet somewhere in the shadow lived a darkness. She felt an overwhelming amount of shame and unworthiness she attempted to heal with a collection of addictions. Food, people pleasing, shopping, working, and eventually alcohol were vices used to heal the uncomfortable anxiety.
In 2013, after three decades of transferring addictions, she humbly pushed all those vices aside and stepped into her authentic light and joy. Valuing faith, family and fun, her daily prayer of “God, decrease me and increase you so I may do your will” is a constant reminder to cherish every moment and inspiration to be of service to her community as a coach, consultant, and writer.
Register studied communications at the University of South Florida and is an accredited Certified Property Manager through the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). She has participated on the boards of the Florida Manufacture Housing Association, Urban Land Institute and Bay Area Apartment Association. She also has a passion for service offering her time as a Score Mentor, volunteer for Metropolitan Ministries and Habitat for Humanity as well as regular service work in Alcoholic Anonymous.
Leslie is currently based in South Carolina and works as a professional speaker, Program Facilitator for Sea Haven Youth Crisis Center, coach, and consultant. Her Signature Talk leaves audiences inspired to embrace change and chase wellness as they feel empowered to release yesterday and embrace today. Double Shot of Sober: A Story of Change, Growth and New Beginnings is her first book, she also has articles published in the LinkedIn Newsletter, Double Shot Talk and in the Alcoholic Anonymous publication, Grape Vine.
Tune in on Wednesday, 12/7/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring host of Recovery Survey Podcast, Brett Morris!
Connect with Brett @RecoverySurvey on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.
RecoverySurvey.com
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"As an adolescent I struggled to find my place in the world and never really felt like I belonged. My solution was drugs and alcohol. That quickly turned into an addiction that completely took over my life. After detoxing in county jail I realized that I wanted more out of life than getting high. On December 26th, 2021 I celebrated seven years drug and alcohol free. I started a podcast in February 2020 called Recovery Survey where I talk with a variety of guests that have overcome addictions and mental health issues. In September 2021 I also helped started a live stream on Facebook and YouTube on Thursday nights called Recovery Revolution Live. My goal is to spread the message that recovery is possible. If I can do it so can you!"
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Thank you to our incredible sponsor, Drug and Alcohol Attorneys, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 11/30/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Speaker, Author, Coach, & Podcaster, Arlina Allen!
Sharon recently had the pleasure of being a guest on Arlina's show, The One Day At A Time Podcast, and now it's time to return the favor!
Check out The ODAAT Podcast here: odaatchat.com
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As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, Drug and Alcohol Attorneys, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 11/23/22 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring a solo chat with your host, Sharon Fekete.
Sharon hosts one episode per month of the show completely
S-O-L-O.
That's right—NO guests!
THIS upcoming episode is that episode for the month of November.
Below are links to the resources mentioned in this episode:
Drug and Alcohol Attorneys - https://www.facebook.com/drugandalcoholattorneys
Mental Health at Work - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w7c0u8ZNN0BaOv7Zi9cbf?si=7392a60496c94d2b
Recovery Survey - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recovery-survey/id1500209593
Last Day - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/last-day/id1468896686
Depresh Mode - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/depresh-mode-with-john-moe/id1557803544
The Alt Psych Show - https://open.spotify.com/show/0iacX4Ihp7Rm3v5eZOL45I?si=f45041114a454d5b
As always, we'd like to thank Drug and Alcohol Attorneys for sponsoring the show.
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Tune in on Wednesday, 11/16/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring world-renowned jazz artist, Frederick Johnson!
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Fred is a world-renowned jazz artist, with several albums to his credit. He is a cancer survivor and was in the Marines as a young man, during the Vietnam War. He has used music as an instrument of healing for decades. Currently he is artist-in-residence and community engagement specialist at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts and is very active with the veteran community. He is in charge of VetArtSpan and has a blog there. He runs VetChat Live at the Straz, and is involved with the Veteran Community Arts Ensemble, which he helped create.
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Thank you to our incredible sponsor, Drug and Alcohol Attorneys, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 11/9/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Erica Jayne Dahlquist, LMHC, NCC.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
As a psychodynamic therapist with over 12 years of experience, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. I use a dynamic approach to connect, teach, inform and inspire you to achieve the highest level of mental wellness in your life.
I hold advanced certifications in PTSD and trauma, sexual abuse, addiction & recovery, grief & loss, and meditation and mindfulness. I feel passionately about helping individuals unlock their inner resources and strengths to find hope and healing in a rapid manner. When one person gets healthier, an entire family and even community is positively impacted.
I am a Licensed Neuro-Linguistic Programming Hypnotherapist at the Master Practitioner Level. I love bringing the elements of NLP, mindfulness and breath-work to clients.
I love collaborating with clients in the corporate setting as a Professional Mental Wellness Speaker & Trainer. I am passionate about helping empower clients and corporate businesses to lead their best lives. I can bring Mental Wellness Seminars to your next corporate event. When employees get healthier, our offices, and business begin to thrive in positive ways!
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Thank you to our incredible sponsor, Drug and Alcohol Attorneys, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 11/2/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Author & Speaker, Natasha A. Pierre.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Natasha A. Pierre (She/Her) is an award-winning speaker, author, Emotional Intelligence (EQ-I 2.0, EQ360) coach and mental health educator with over 20 years of lived mental health experience. Her relatable speaking style allows her to connect with global audiences and to empower them to create personal and professional lives they love.
Natasha is the founder of The Set Mind, an organization that provides mental health education, life coaching, and professional training and development to individuals, small businesses, and corporations.
She is the author of Provoking Thoughts Volume 1: 101 Inspirational Quotes for Daily Life, Jumpstart Your Happy: Get Closer to Happiness Now, and is currently working on her third book on resilience.
Natasha was born and raised on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Relative to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), Natasha identifies as Black (Caribbean), Woman, Hispanic, Indigenous and Disabled.
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Thank you to our incredible sponsor, Drug and Alcohol Attorneys, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 10/26/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Melody Gallant, Owner of Biosound Wellness Spa.
Biosound Wellness Spa offers Sound Healing Therapy in an innovative approach which we are excited to explain more about. They also have a Halo Room (Salt Room), an Infrared sauna, Massage Chairs, and will soon offer Yoga.
Find out more on their website: https://biosoundspa.com/
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Thank you to our incredible sponsors, The TMS Advantage and Drug and Alcohol Attorneys for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 10/19/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Interventionist and Coach, Rob Lohman.
Follow Rob on Facebook and Instagram @roblohmanliftedfromtherut
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Sober since 2001, after a suicide attempt, Rob has helped thousands of people find FREEDOM from substance abuse and feeling "stuck in a rut" to living a transformed life at LiftedFromTheRut.com. He does this through sharing his testimony, Interventions, Coaching, Speaking, and being the host of both Beyond The Bars Radio and Addiction, Freedom & Faith Podcasts.
Rob invests in the lives of those wanting to see positive change, whether it is coming out of addiction, prison or just wanting more for their lives. He is a dynamic speaker who shares an extremely powerful journey of persistence, faith, and inspiration. Rob is also the Author of The Addiction Intervention Book (#1 in 14 categories for Bestseller and New Release on Amazon).
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Thank you to our incredible sponsors, The TMS Advantage and Drug and Alcohol Attorneys for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 10/12/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Author, Valerie Walsh.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Valerie J. Walsh is the author of the memoir, “SHATTERED TO THE CORE." She is also a Nationally Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness & Yoga Instructor and the creator of the CORE Fitness Method, a program that is committed to improving the overall Physical and Mental Fitness for individuals to live a peaceful and purposeful life.
For over 25 years Valerie has dedicated her life to helping others achieve their physical fitness goals.
The suicide of her mother in 2013, prompted her to look a little deeper into paying attention to her own Spiritual Fitness, the CORE of herself, when she started experiencing bouts of depression and overwhelming anxiety. Valerie sought answers and continues to put the work in each day to not only focus on her Physical Fitness, but her Mental Fitness as well.
Valerie is a mother, wife, fitness coach, writer and mental health advocate. She understands what it is like to try and “juggle it all” while finding the time to make yourself a priority. She possesses a fire in her soul to help others find their way out of the chaos of life, learn from the shattered pieces of their past, and reclaim a better future for themselves.
To learn more about Valerie, her book and the CORE Fitness Method, visit: www.valeriejwalsh.com
You can also connect with Valerie and her CORE Peeps on Instagram @valeriejwalshauthor or on Facebook: CORE Fitness Method.
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Thank you to our incredible sponsors, The TMS Advantage and Drug and Alcohol Attorneys for sponsoring the show!
Today we are airing a special BONUS episode in honor of World Mental Health Day.
Visit NAMI for more information: https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/mental-illness-awareness-week
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Remember, if you are suffering, you are NOT alone. There is help available for you.
The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET.
Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email us at helpline@nami.org.
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Thank you to our incredible sponsors, The TMS Advantage and Drug and Alcohol Attorneys for sponsoring the show!
Tune in on Wednesday, 10/5/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Author and Advocate, Barbara Legere!
In this vulnerable episode, Barbara talks openly about losing her son to suicide.
Follow along with Barbara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbaralegere925/
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In dealing with her son's illness, Barbara gained a firsthand understanding of addiction, mental health services, and ultimately the heartbreak of losing her only child.
As a result, she became a passionate advocate for addicts and people suffering from mental illness. She believes in harm reduction and medically assisted treatment but is not a fan of “ tough love”.
Barbara was also inspired to write about her experiences. She is the author of the bestselling book “Keven’s Choice – A Mother’s Journey Through Her Son’s Mental Illness, Addiction and Suicide”. Barbara is co-author of bestseller, “The Epiphanies Project – 20 Personal Revelations”.
"Keven's Choice is a profound book...beautiful, sad, joyful—a searingly honest portrayal of a family many of us can relate to. This book will provide solace and inspiration to countless readers. It's about substance use and being a parent. Ultimately, it's about love."
-David Sheff, New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Boy and Clean
Sign up for Barbara’s newsletter/blog at www.barbaralegere.com
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Thank you to our incredible sponsors, The TMS Advantage and Drug and Alcohol Attorneys for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 9/28/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Veteran and Principal Owner of C2 Worldwide, Christopher Sturm!
C2 Worldwide provides full-service lodging and logistics solutions to government, military, and corporate partners.
In this episode, Chris speaks about the importance about having open conversations about mental health, especially for members of the military.
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Thank you to our incredible sponsors, The TMS Advantage and Drug and Alcohol Attorneys for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 9/21/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Vitiligo Advocate, Tonja Johnson.
Stay tuned to learn more about the Vitiligo Awareness Walk which is coming up on September 24th!
RSVP here: https://5kevents.raceentry.com/races/vitiligo-awareness-walk/2022/register?ci=113184-
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Some people stand idly on the sidelines and watch life go by while others choose to participate in it and make a difference. Tonja Johnson chose the latter and decided a long time ago to use her voice, talents, creativity, innovation, and perseverance to positively implement change.
Diagnosed with vitiligo in 2014 and finding it extremely challenging to find information and access local support within the state of Florida, Mrs. Johnson founded Beautifully Unblemished Support Group, Incorporated (www.beautifullyunblemished.com) in 2017. Beautifully Unblemished Support Group, Inc. is a non-profit organization providing various types of support, including social connectivity, and plethora of information to those living with the noncontagious skin disease.
Her passion and drive are inspired by her own experiences dealing with vitiligo and learning to embrace the physical changes she faces daily. As a dark-skinned African American kid, she had been teased for having dark skin. Now, as an adult, she is losing the very skin she had worked so hard to love. Therefore, a key mission of Beautifully Unblemished Vitiligo Support Group, Incorporated is to empower individuals to love the skin they are in and to diminish the stigma others place upon those living with vitiligo.
Equipped professionally with an extensive background in the public health service sector, Johnson diligently advocates vitiligo awareness within the state of Florida by educating local and state governmental bodies including mayors, commissioners, and state congressmen and senators. In addition, she also engages with school officials and community activists.
In an effort to raise awareness with wider audiences and inspire those with vitiligo, Mrs. Johnson regularly uses outreaches and various media footprints. She has been featured in local national publications such as the National Institute of Health (NIH) Winter Edition and Central Florida Health News and recently a contributing author in Sistersletter (an AARP publication) and an upcoming co-author in the Journal of Dermatology Nurses Association. She also frequently appears as an advocate on national television channels.
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Thank you to our sponsors, The TMS Advantage and Drug and Alcohol Attorneys, for sponsoring the show!
Tune in on Wednesday, 9/14/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Author & Executive, Nick Jonsson!
Learn more about Nick on his website: https://nickjonsson.com/
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Nick Jonsson is the co-founder and Managing Director of one of Asia’s premiere networking organizations, Executives’ Global Network (EGN) Singapore — a confidential peer group network providing more than 600 senior executives and business owners a safe haven to share their challenges, receive support, and learn from each other.
His passion for mental health awareness through his life experiences paved the way for Nick to author his first #1 international bestselling book, published in April 2021—”Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety and Depression in the Modern Business World”.
Nick has been featured in more than 30 newspapers and magazines including a 4-page feature in the Business Times and a full page in the Straits Times, as well as on TV including Channel News Asia (CNA), and is passionate about bringing the discussion to the forefront.
Nick has worked across Asia, Australia and Europe representing major international firms, and is active in charitable and fundraising organizations to give back and support his local community, along with volunteering and fundraising for the Samaritans (SOS) – a suicide prevention hotline in Singapore.
Nick won the Entrepreneurs 100 Award 2021: Singapore’s Emerging Entrepreneurs of the year and was also named one of Asia Pacific’s 50 Leading Lights on World Kindness Day 2021.
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Tune in on Wednesday, 9/7/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Drug and Alcohol Attorney, Mark G. Astor.
Mark and his company, Drug and Alcohol Attorneys, are also our new sponsors! Their firm helps those that suffer from substance abuse and mental health disorders clean up the wreckage of their past so they can build a better future.
Find out more about them here: https://drugandalcoholattorneys.com/
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Born and raised in the United Kingdom until the age of twenty-one, Mark has been an attorney since 1994. Before entering private practice, Mark began his legal career as a Palm Beach County Assistant State Attorney, a position he held until 1999. During his career as a Government lawyer, Mark served as Chief of two different County Court Divisions and, thereafter, was promoted to a felony trial division. He has handled thousands of cases ranging from first-degree misdemeanors to Capital Murder.
Mark received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Michigan in 1990, his Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University College of Law in 1994, and his Master of Laws Degree (L.L.M.) from American University, Washington College of Law in 2005.
In February 2016, Mark formed Drug and Alcohol Attorneys (http://drugandalcoholattorneys.com) a concierge service dedicated to help families and individuals suffering from substance use and mental health disorders. Together with his experienced team, and using the tools and resources only available to an experienced practitioner, Mark has been witness to many individuals experience the miracle of recovery.
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When he’s not working in his law practice, Mark empowers members of the community by teaching Krav Maga (the Israeli system of hand to hand taught to the military, special forces, and anti-terror units). He also enjoys an early morning work-out believing that a healthy body leads to a healthy mind.
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Tune in on Wednesday, 8/31/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Workplace Mental Health Strategist, Michelle Dickinson.
To find out more about Michelle, click here: https://sociatap.com/michelle_ev/
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Michelle is a very passionate mental health advocate, a TEDx speaker, and a published author of a memoir entitled Breaking Into My Life. Above all, she is a change maker with mental health experience and a deep commitment to fully empowering people around their wellbeing.
After years of playing the role of caregiver to her mother, Michelle embarked on her own healing journey of self-discovery. Her powerful memoir offers a rare glimpse into a young girl’s experience living with—and loving—her bipolar mother.
She then went on to spend years working to eradicate the mental health stigma within her own workplace by elevating compassion, causing more open conversations, and leading real change in how mental health challenges are understood in the workplace.
Michelle also knows first-hand what it feels like to struggle with her own mental health challenges after experiencing her own depression due to challenging life events.
This has provided her with a rich Trifecta lens on Mental Health. Michelle is deeply committed to positively impacting the mental health landscape and to ending the suffering in silence dynamic that prevents so many from getting care.
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Thank you to our incredible sponsors, The TMS Advantage and TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 8/24/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Professional Mental Health Interventionist, Evan Jarschauer, of Behavioral Help Solutions.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
Evan is an internationally recognized expert in providing professional mental health intervention services for complex co-occurring disorder cases. He is a licensed psychotherapist, qualified clinical supervisor, master certified addiction professional with international credentials, and a certified intervention professional. But most of all, he is passionate about his work and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of all those impacted by mental illness & substance abuse.
From boardrooms in the Big Apple to casino floors in Vegas, all the way to the set of Keeping Up with the Kardashians in Calabasas, Evan has conducted hundreds of successful interventions all over the country for the past 20 years.
Evan specializes in creating comprehensive intervention solutions that effectively break through seemingly impenetrable walls of resistance, denial, manipulation, and even bureaucratic red tape by focusing on the underlying issues impairing a person's ability to function independently.
Evan began his career working as an outreach counselor in community mental health helping families in crisis successfully comply with drug, family, & criminal court‑mandated counseling & case management orders. As a result, early in his career, Evan recognized the impact of being able to bring both mental health & substance abuse services out of the classical office setting and directly into the homes of all those battling depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma, schizophrenia, and substance abuse.
Evan completed his internship in mental health counseling at the University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital while receiving his clinical addiction training at the Hazelden School for Addiction Studies. He is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Master Certified Addiction Professional, and Certified Intervention Professional. Evan is also a proud graduate of the Emergency Medical Technician program at Miami Dade College. Evan has appeared as a special guest on Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Genuinely GG from The Shahs of Sunset, Crime Time with Dr. Debbie, The Bill Cunningham Show, ABC, NBC & CBS News, and The Huffington Post while lecturing for organizations including, The United Way, The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, and Nova Southeastern University. Evan has recently experienced a dramatic surge in his caseload directly related to the impact of the pandemic, prescription medications, marijuana, and social media. He now looks forward to sharing his experience, insight, and message of hope as we all learn to recover together with dignity.
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Tune in on Wednesday, 8/17/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show Founder and CEO for EmpowHERment, Ambee Stephens.
In this episode, Sharon and Ambee discuss the loneliness of healing and Ambee explains the "wet bandaid" we put over our emotional scars.
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Ambee Stephens is the Founder and CEO of EmpowHERment, a women's community center committed to helping women rise through support services, support groups, and empowerment workshops. Stephens is passionate about the mission of EmpowHERment, "Wanting to be empowered and around like-minded women is reason enough." Stephens hopes to build a relationship with women that will serve as raw, long-lasting relationships with transparency and resilience at the core.
Stephens holds two bachelor's degrees in community leadership and paralegal studies. She holds a Masters of Nonprofit Management from the University of Central Florida (UCF). She also has recently obtained her fundraising certificate from UCF. Stephens is currently attending UCF to obtain her Ph.D. in Sociology, with which she hopes to educate women on starting a nonprofit while maintaining work/life balance. In 2020, during a worldwide pandemic, Stephens managed to open a community center committed to helping women in Tampa Bay. Stephens states, " I want to help people with intention. I am proud to give back to my community through my labor of love. In a world full of paper chasers, be a purpose chaser. If you have to chase purpose, the paper will follow."
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Thank you to our incredible sponsors, The TMS Advantage and TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
Tune in on Wednesday, 8/10/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Mindset Coach, Luke Harlan!
Visit Luke's website here.
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ABOUT LUKE:
For over twenty years across multiple industries and disciplines, Luke Harlan has served his clients and community as a leader, coach, consultant, mentor, speaker, and trainer.
Luke absolutely believes in the untapped potential and greatness that resides in all of us. He is obsessed with helping those ready for more to embrace their true potential with the necessary insights, clarity and key mindset shifts so they can live the life of their dreams.
As a Transformational Speaker, Luke blends his creativity, humor & real world experience with absolute candor and compassion to awaken, inspire and empower his audiences.
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Thank you to our incredible sponsors, The TMS Advantage and TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 8/3/22 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring a solo chat with your host, Sharon Fekete.
Sharon hosts one episode per month of the show completely S-O-L-O.
That's right—NO guests!
THIS upcoming episode is that episode for the month of August. It is titled, "August 11th marks 28 miraculous years of sobriety."
LINK MENTIONED IN SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtIZZs-GAOA
We'd like to thank The TMS Advantage and TieTechnology for sponsoring the show.
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Tune in on Wednesday, 7/27/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the Founder of ClearPath Mental Health Services, Tamara Glynn, LCSW.
Please join us in welcoming Tamara BACK to the show! In this episode, we focus on all things mental health RESOURCES!
Visit ClearPath Health's website to learn more: clearpathhealthllc.com
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Tamara Glynn is a Cuban native who came to the US at the age of 15 and worked hard to learn English quickly so she could attend college. She was the Valedictorian of her class and won a full paid scholarship to Boston University. She became a social worker because she was determined to help people. Tamara has been a social worker for 29 years and has a master’s in business administration degree. Tamara has been working in many different settings during her career including outpatient clinics, home based services, targeted case managers, crisis mobile team, crisis stabilization units, partial hospitalization program and a residential program.
Tamara founded ClearPath Health in March of 2021. ClearPath provides outpatient mental health services to children and adults. These services are provided in the clients' homes, via teletherapy, and at our locations (Clearwater and Port Saint Lucie). ClearPath Health provides individual, family and group mental health therapy and medications for symptoms of mental illness.
The goal for ClearPath Health is to be the best mental health agency in Florida by providing quality care for their clients while treating their staff well and giving back to the community. Tamara is passionate about community service, especially the under-served minority communities that silently struggles with mental illness. Tamara hopes to grow to many clinics all around Florida and serve as many clients as possible in the quickest most effective ways by training her clinicians in the latest treatments.
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Thank you to our incredible sponsors, The TMS Advantage and TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 7/20/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Dr. Katherine Rizzo of The TMS Advantage.
TMS Advantage offers a program found nowhere else in the area – they combine the most sophisticated technology available with cognitive behavioral therapy and personal care (nutrition, mindfulness, and movement) – to provide you with the best possible treatment so you can finally live your life to its fullest.
Learn more on their website: https://www.thetmsadvantage.com/
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Katherine R. Rizzo, DO, has graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Microbiology and Cell Science and from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Rizzo served as Chief Resident of the University of South Florida Psychiatry Residency Program. She has a particular interest in Integrative Psychiatry (a holistic approach that utilizes both conventional and complementary therapies in the treatment of psychiatric disorders) and completed a distance education program with the University of Arizona on Integrative Medicine in Psychiatry.
At the University of South Florida, Dr. Rizzo served on the following professional committees: USF Psychiatry Resident and Medical Student Education Committee, University Psychiatry Center Benzodiazepine Review Committee, USF Grand Rounds Subcommittee, and the USF Recruitment Committee.
Dr. Rizzo has worked at Gracepoint Wellness Center as well as volunteered at USF Bridge Clinic. Her professional affiliations include the American Psychiatric Association, American Medical Association, and the American Osteopathic Association.
Dr. Rizzo has been certified in NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) since August 2019.
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Thank you to our incredible sponsors, The TMS Advantage and TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 7/13/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring TedX speaker, Sybil Stanonis.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Dancing since the age of 5, Sybil's first love was tap. Taking classes and competing with top level recognition in tap, ballet and jazz throughout childhood; she knew dance was a passion. Her competition success brought her by invite across Russia (Leningrad, Minsk, Moscow ) and Denmark (Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen).
Her professional credits include 2 seasons as a NFL Cheerleader for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers which involved promotional work and community events. While pursuing & completing her degree in psychology at State University of New York (SUNY) Old Westbury she continued dance by adding to her professional credits dancing with the Knicks City Dancers summer dance events, coaching high school cheerleading and performing with the Fred Astaire Dance Troupe on Long Island, NY.
Moving to Florida and starting a family has shifted Sybil's dance career to instruction/dance therapy. The curriculum Sybil developed from her education, dance expertise & life experience offers a creative and therapetic approach that teaches skills to last a lifetime. DTWS is currently offered in studio and public & private schools, virtual and also at your location site for team building experiences.
Dance Therapy with Sybil, Inc. is a patch partner with Girl Scouts of West Central Florida & community partner with numerous organizations. Sybil & her students students perform for various charity events around the Tampa Bay Area including Wounded Warriors Benefit, Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance, Drug Free America Foundation, Drug Enforcement Administration, Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, & American Lung Association.
Sybil also stays active with the Tampa Bay Buccaneer Cheerleader Alumni & NFL Alumni through performances and community events.
Sybil is an official Tedx speaker sharing her speech "Dancing through the Darkness with Pivots to your Purpose" with inspiration, motivation & movement.
"To Me dancing is a beautiful way of expressing your thoughts, emotions and feelings through movement of our body...There is never any judgement on my dance floor...and it will forever be a part of my journey we call life."
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Thank you to our incredible sponsors, The TMS Advantage and TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 7/6/22 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring a solo chat with your host, Sharon Fekete.
Sharon typically hosts one episode per month of the show completely S-O-L-O.
That's right—NO guests!
THIS upcoming episode is that episode for the month of July. It is titled, "When you're not feeling so FREE in July..."
We'd like to TieTechnology for sponsoring the show, as well as our BRAND NEW SPONSOR, The TMS Advantage!
The TMS Advantage offers cutting edge NeuroStar Advanced TMS treatment in Clearwater, FL and Pinellas County.
Find out more about them here: https://www.thetmsadvantage.com/
LISTEN to Dr. Gabor Mate’ on Last Day podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encore-episode-trauma-with-dr-gabor-mate/id1468896686?i=1000567672451
Tune in on Wednesday, 6/29/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor, Meg Duke.
Join Meg and her 11.2k followers on Instagram at: @therapybymeg
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Meg Duke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. Providing virtual psychotherapy across a number of states, Meg specializes in perinatal mental health services utilizing Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Meg is also an adjunct professor at The University of Kansas Graduate School of Social Welfare and hosts a podcast and YouTube channel show, Let's Discuss... with Meg Duke.
Meg lives in the Kansas City area with her husband, son, daughter, and dog. She enjoys sewing, crafting, and rock climbing.
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As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 6/22/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, Kelsee Keitel.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Kelsee is an outdoor-based, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate located in Indianapolis, IN, where she offers clients the opportunity to integrate outdoor recreation as a component of their mental health care. Kelsee takes a total-body approach to mental-health care, helping client's to strengthen their mind-body connection and find healing through regulating their nervous system. As a rock-climber, backpacker, mountain-bike rider and cyclist, Kelsee has experienced much of her own healing in the outdoors. Kelsee knows firsthand what its like to experience mental illness, as someone with anxiety and who has experienced her own kinds of loss and trauma. With this in mind, her hope is to model for others what it looks like to fully embrace the human healing experience, without shame.
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As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 6/15/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring sober advocate and a sobriety coach, Brittany Kay.
Join Brittany's 9.8k followers and follow her at @heybrittkay.
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︎If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help.
For the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
For confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.
For more mental health resources, visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a.k.a NAMI.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Mental health advocate passionate about ending the stigma around mental health and mental health services. Current grad student to become a licensed clinical mental health therapist.
She has been sober for several years and is passionate about helping others find their inner strength to finally overcome alcohol.
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As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 6/8/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring sober influencer, Gentry Jones.
You can find Gentry and her 108,000 followers on Instagram at @lifewithgentry.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
On May 1st 2018, Gentry drove into her garage broken, defeated and convinced there was no way to stop the train wreck she had become. It was in that moment of feeling like there was no way out, that Gentry finally submitted to the only way out. After struggling with alcohol abuse for over 10 years, she surrendered to sobriety. Since that day she has been dedicated to learning as much as she can about her addiction, mental health and personal development so she can use her voice to help bring support and community to others suffering. Gentry built her social media platforms around her life as a sober single mom and sharing honestly about struggles, joys and confidence that can come after addiction. After receiving so much love and support from sharing her journey online, she wanted to do more to give back to the sober community and got her life and recovery coaching certificate. Being from a long line of well-respected educators and coaches, she’s using her natural abilities and continued education to teach others how to get and stay sober and reclaim their lives. Her goal is to use her influence to provide hope and humor to the mental health struggles of navigating sobriety and life as a single mom. Gentry is dedicated to inspire, entertain and end the stigma of addiction.
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As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
Tune in on Wednesday, 6/1/22, at 6:30am EST, for a special episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring highlights of host, Sharon Fekete, speaking at Working Women Of Tampa Bay's Sold Out Power Lunch: Break the Stigma event!
Sharon joined a panel of women who understand the importance of mental health and why prioritizing YOUR well-being is crucial to YOUR happiness at this event. In this episode, you will hear Sharon's responses to her interview questions.
Thank you again to Working Women Of Tampa Bay for having candid conversations surrounding these important topics!
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As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
Tune in on Wednesday, 5/25/22, at 6:30am EST, for a special episode rerun featuring host, Sharon Fekete.
As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, this episode is dedicated to spreading awareness about the importance of speaking about mental health at work.
We can make a great impact with our employees when leaders are provided with the resources to share with our staff that may be struggling.
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Mental Health in the Workplace
❖ All members of a workplace share the burden of depression and anxiety, it’s a vicious cycle. Change starts with leaders, managers and HR professionals recognizing the inner conflict many talented people feel, and doing something about it. When people get the space and the support they need, it can change their careers, and their lives.
❖ Mental illness is a challenge, but it is not a weakness. When we acknowledge our mental health, we get to know ourselves better, and are more authentic people, employees, and leaders. Authenticity at work leads to better performance, engagement, employee retention and overall wellbeing.
❖ Less than one third of people with mental illness get the treatment they need, and this comes at a cost. Failure to acknowledge an employee’s mental health can hurt productivity, professional relationships, and the bottom line.
❖ What needs to change? Professional support needs to get better. We need to have the option to ask for help, and feel safe doing so. We need more flexibility, sensitivity, and open-mindedness from employers. The same treatment and attention they’d give to a broken bone or maternity leave.
What can you do?
Educate employees about mental health issues, encourage them to seek help if they need it, and be a support to
colleagues who might be struggling with mental illness or addiction.
o Ask the right (direct) questions
o Offer resources (NAMI, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, Recovery programs (FREE), EAP (employee assistance program)
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As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 5/18/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show CEO & Director of Research at The TMS Advantage, Karan Narwal.
Karan returns to the show in honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. After all, it is Mental Health Awareness Day every day at The TMS Advantage.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Karan Narwal is our certified TMS specialist, CEO & Director of Research at The TMS Advantage. He received his undergraduate degree in Marketing & Psychology from New York Institute of Technology and is a Medical Graduate from Aureus University School of Medicine with a focus on Psychiatry & Mental Health. During medical school training, he was able to work with both pediatric and adult patients in inpatient & outpatient psychiatric facilities. His focus on Psychiatry has led him to The TMS Advantage as a TMS specialist. During his years prior, Karan has worked as a Behavioral Assistant, as an Anesthesia Technician, and as a contributing Mental Health Writer for online publications. Karan brings a medical background with a personalized approach for all his patients. He believes in understanding each person individually with a progressive approach to having efficient & effective TMS treatment which is what gives you the advantage when it comes to mental health. At The TMS Advantage, Karan along with Dr. Hervey, will be conducting research & publishing studies on TMS and the many benefits of this innovative treatment. He is a member of Clinical TMS Society where he contributes to the growing field of TMS with his research.
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Thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 5/11/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the owner of Alternative Psychiatry, Mark Sylvester, MD, in honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Mark Sylvester, MD, ABAM, was born and raised in Sarasota, Florida. He received his medical education at the University of Miami and training at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Sylvester received graduate education in Neuropsychopharmacology and Psychobiology. He is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology as well as Addiction Medicine.
In addition to caring for his patients with Alternative Psychiatry, where he practices Functional Psychiatry and Integrative Health, he also currently serves as medical director of Centerpointe Counseling and Recovery, Sarasota Addiction Specialists, and the Suncoast Harm Reduction Project aimed at reducing opioid related overdose deaths.
Dr. Sylvester is an adjunct faculty member at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) where he lectures and clinically trains medical students. He is active in research and is published in the Journal of Biomechanics, Journal of Global Drug Policy, and American Journal of Psychiatry, on topics related to biomechanics, obesity/food addiction, professionalism, addiction in clinical practice, and psychiatric symptoms in end-of-life care.
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As always, thank you to TieTechnology for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 5/4/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Yoga Teacher, Sober Coach, and Host of the Sober Yoga Girl Podcast, Alexandra McRobert!
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Alex is a 500 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Life Coach, entrepreneur, podcaster, and Ontario Certified Teacher. Since a very young age, she was drawn to yoga as a way to calm her mind and manage an undiagnosed mood disorder. She began practicing yoga daily at the age of eighteen and completed her first 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2014 at Yandara Yoga Institute in Mexico. In 2017, she completed her 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Zuna Yoga in Bali. Since then, she has taught yoga internationally, in Canada, where she is from, Kuwait, where she lived for two years in her early twenties, and Abu Dhabi, where she's called home for five years. Alex has participated in several additional trainings, including Yoga Workshop Design for Teachers with Rolf Gates, Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, Yoga for Kids and Trauma Informed Yoga.
When Alex became sober in 2019, yoga played a key role in her sober journey. In 2020, Alex founded the Mindful Life Practice Community and Sober Curious Yoga, an online yoga community with participants from all over the world who are changing their relationship with alcohol using mindfulness techniques such as yoga, meditation, community and journalling. In 2021 Alex left her career as an elementary school teacher to pursue this passion full time. Alex is an authorized trainer with Yoga Teacher Central and leads 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings certified by the Yoga Alliance. She created the first ever Sober Curious Yoga Teacher Training and also coaches and mentors yoga teachers and life coaches to build their businesses.
Alex is passionate about the healing powers of yoga - for both mental and physical health - and sharing these benefits with others. In her free time, Alex plays the guitar, writes, and spends time with her cat, Princess.
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As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
Tune in on Wednesday, 4/27/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Rachel Sobiech.
Visit https://www.campoutflorida.com/ for more information.
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Rachel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker whom completed her masters program at USF. Rachel specializes in working with the LGBTQ+ population, as well as trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) trauma healing. Rachel host a weekly queer adolescent support group every Wednesday night. As well as started non-profit Campout a LGBTQ+ youth summer camp.
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As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 4/20/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring DivorcedBoss, Chiara DeLosh! In this episode, Chiara discusses the broken road to divorce.
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DivorcedBoss by Chiara DeLosh AKA Chi Chi Unraveled is here to provide detailed /open divorce conversations and process options. From consideration through preparation you will become more organized and in control of your mindset while ultimately achieving a favorable outcome. My background as a financial professional licensed in Life and Securities business , Combined with being a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst or CDFA , Business Consultant /Owner, Debt Negotiator & Life Coach and Mentor for nearly 30 years experience has given me the tools needed to help people maintain their mental and financial stability through the process of high conflict divorce cases.
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As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 4/13/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring change coach and CEO of I Am Here, Carole Ann Clarke (Part #2)! In Part #2 of this interview, Carole Ann will offer some practical mental wellness tools to implement in the workplace! Carole Ann Clarke is the Chief Experience Officer of I Am Here, a Mental Wellness initiative that trains people to signpost supporting services in their workplace or community for individuals in need. It is their mission to empower the world to be in control of our mental health by creating a tribe of Global IAmHere Ambassadors who guide others to resources available in their community, workplace or school. Carole Ann is based in Dublin, so we're EXTRA excited for this chat because that's where Sharon's Mom and Dad were born. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ABOUT OUR GUEST: "Hi, I'm Carole Ann Clarke. I am CEO of I Am Here, a change coach, a Jess Resilience practitioner and professional development mentor based in Dublin. I believe that creating personal fulfilment in a more complex world with less human connection than ever before means we all need to check in, adapt, evolve and stay in control of our choices and our lives. My goal is to guide and support people who want to make positive change in their lives to become their best, richest, most fulfilled selves." ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 4/6/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring change coach and CEO of I Am Here, Carole Ann Clarke (Part #1)! Carole Ann Clarke is the Chief Experience Officer of I Am Here, a Mental Wellness initiative that trains people to signpost supporting services in their workplace or community for individuals in need. It is their mission to empower the world to be in control of our mental health by creating a tribe of Global IAmHere Ambassadors who guide others to resources available in their community, workplace or school. Carole Ann is based in Dublin, so we're EXTRA excited for this chat because that's where Sharon's Mom and Dad were born. Stay tuned for Part #2 of this episode, which will air next week on 4/13... Carole Ann will offer some practical mental wellness tools to implement in the workplace! ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ABOUT OUR GUEST: "Hi, I'm Carole Ann Clarke. I am CEO of I Am Here, a change coach, a Jess Resilience practitioner and professional development mentor based in Dublin. I believe that creating personal fulfilment in a more complex world with less human connection than ever before means we all need to check in, adapt, evolve and stay in control of our choices and our lives. My goal is to guide and support people who want to make positive change in their lives to become their best, richest, most fulfilled selves." ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 3/30/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Founder & CEO of Catalyst Consulting Services, Michelle Turman.
In this episode, Michelle discusses the 'family afterward' when a loved one is lost to suicide.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Michelle Turman, MA, CFRE is the Founder & CEO of Catalyst Consulting Services whose mission is to facilitate positive change in the areas of executive searches, organizational management, and fundraising. With over twenty-eight years of nonprofit experience, Michelle established Catalyst Consulting Services and has been responsible for increasing the impact and best practices of nonprofit organizations she serves and has raised over $87 million for the Tampa Bay community through her professional and personal philanthropic efforts.
In addition to facilitating change nationally and in the Tampa Bay area, Michelle’s community service has included leadership roles on the boards of the Arts Council and the Cultural Arts Commission of Hillsborough County, Suncoast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Charitable Gift Planners of Tampa Bay, Donate Life America, Leadership Pinellas, the South Tampa Y and University of South Florida’s Women in Leadership & Philanthropy (Mentoring Chair and Scholarship Committee) and the Dean’s Advisory Board for the College of Arts & Sciences, and the Working Women of Tampa Bay Foundation. Turman has established two $25,000.00 endowments at the University of South Florida, one for the Turman Study Abroad Scholarship to encourage field studies in Italy and Greece and one as the first female donor for the new IBD Center set to open in 2022 for research and the Nurse’s station.
Turman is author of the best-selling book, Jumping the Queue – Achieving Great Things Before You Are Ready which focuses on how young professionals can seize personal and professional opportunities, achieve great things, and get what they want and deserve. Turman is an educational trainer for the Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay and at the Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership at Rollins College. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive and specializes in professional education in the areas of executive search, change management, capital campaigns, volunteer management, board governance, and fund development.
Turman has been featured in American Express: Open Forum, Arizona Business Magazine, Inc.com, Inside Business, New York Daily News, Investor’s Business Daily, Nerdy Girls Express, Young Upstarts, and Rural Messenger as an expert and author for her focus on change management in the workforce. Turman has been recognized by Tampa Bay Metro Magazine as one of Tampa Bay’s Distinguished Women in Business and the Face of Nonprofit Change in 2015 and 2016, nominated by Tampa Bay Business Journal as Business Woman of the Year in 2007, 2016 and 2017 and was recognized by the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce as The Outstanding Small Business Leader of the Year in 2018.
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As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 3/23/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring my dear friend, Anne Giljebrekke!
Anne lost her son to suicide in August of 2019, and today, she heals through helping others.
Anne returns to the show just about year after her first episode aired in April 2021.
Please join me in welcoming Anne back as part of our "One Year Later" Series.
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Anne is the Creative Director at TV Lillesand Co-Founder/Producer at Selvmordspodden and Creative Director at Tv Pro Norge Anne studied Entrepreneurship at Hillsborough Community College from 2016 to 2017 She is from Oslo, Norway and currently resides there with her loving family.
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Many thanks to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 3/16/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Certified Sound Therapist, Mayara Souza!
In this episode, Mayara shares about trauma held in the body.
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Mayara grew up in Brazil and she had to overcome a very adverse and traumatic childhood. She has a history of physical, mental and sexual abuse that led her into an intense dependency on alcohol since her early years. Mayara finally moved to America in her mid twenties when she started her healing process that continues to evolve every day. Today, after a decade of healing work and extensive research on trauma and consciousness, she is a certified Sound Therapist and uses acoustic sound to relax the nervous system helping her clients to release emotions that might be trapped somewhere in the body causing mental, physical, and emotional unbalance and distress.
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As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 3/9/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Heather Miniello, Founder of Hope Grove Co-work Dunedin!
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"I am the founder of Hope Grove Dunedin. We offer co-work space and everyday mental health support for the community as a whole, through therapist led support groups, informal social groups, professional led workshops and pop up events."
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As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 3/2/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Love IV Lawrence!
The Love IV Lawrence Foundation was founded by the family and friends of Lawrence Hundley Dimmitt IV who lost his life to suicide in 2017. The mission of the foundation is to change the conversation around mental health by destigmatizing depression and suicide. The foundation work to support and share promising research and successful interventions to inspire hope, foster acceptance, and save lives.
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ABOUT OUR GUESTS:
Dr. Robert Applebaum is a Board Member of the Love IV Lawrence Foundation, an organization created by family and close friends of Lawrence Dimmitt IV who fell victim to suicide. The goal of the foundation is to reduce the stigma around suicide and other mental health issues and to support other organizations with similar missions. Professionally, he is an oculofacial plastic surgeon practicing in Tampa, FL.
Stoney Dvornik is the director of the Love IV Lawrence foundation. She runs daily operations of the foundation, manages the different committees focusing on fundraising, finances, events, and donations among others. Stoney really keeps the foundation functioning and growing in a masterful way.
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Tune in on Wednesday, 2/23/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Sober Nutrition & Fitness Coach, Kate Gugerli.
Join Kate and her 7.7k followers on Instagram @soberfitnesswithkate.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
"My name is Kate. I’m a 42 year old American mother of 3 living in Switzerland and recently hit 2 years alcohol free and fitter than many women in their 20s and 30s. I also am married to a wonderful Swiss man who believed in me when I didn't believe in myself.
On January 30, 2020, I embarked on a journey that was a long time coming. I entered a treatment facility for depression, exhaustion (hello – 3 kids, 3 years, 3 different countries), and alcohol misuse. In the 750 days that followed (and still counting!), my life has transformed into something special."
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As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
sober #sobriety #recovery #sobrietypodcast #SoberCommunity #soberfitness
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Tune in on Wednesday, 2/16/22, at 6:30am EST, for a special audio ONLY episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring a reading from my book, The Broken Road to Mental Health: In Life and in Business! This excerpt comes from Chapter 12, which is titled, "To The Families Touched by Addiction & Suicide."
I hope you all enjoy this special episode, as it comes from my heart.
To purchase my book via Amazon, click here: https://amzn.to/3HUydL0
To listen to the book on Audible, click here: https://bit.ly/TBRAudibleBook
If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help.
For help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics, visit Al-Anon (or Alateen) by clicking here: https://al-anon.org/
For the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
For confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.
For more mental health resources, visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a.k.a NAMI by clicking here: https://nami.org/Home
Thank you to TieTechnology for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 2/9/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Sober Coach, author and co-founder of Love Sober CIC and podcast, Kate Baily! Follow along with Kate at: @lovesober.cic @katebailycoach @addictive_behaviours_coaching
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
"I am a trauma informed somatic sobriety coach, a Certified Professional Life and Personal Performance Coach and I specialise in working with Grey Area Drinking, stress management and holistic wellbeing. I'm a writer, speaker, community and podcast host. I'm also a She Recovers® Designated Coach. I trained with the Connecticut Centre for Addiction Recovery and with Irene Lyon Msc, master practitioner in nervous system regulation, trauma and stress management. I hold certificates in The Science of Happiness, Positive Psychology and counseling and was a finalist in the International Coaching Awards 2019. I'm also a women, a mum and I have neurodiversity in the family and kids with SEND."
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ABOUT KATE & MANDY:
Kate and Mandy are professional coaches, authors of Love Yourself Sober, Co-Founders of Love Sober and co-hosts of the Love Sober Podcast. Bringing together their own personal experience with recovery, evidence-based techniques of coaching, the neuroscience of habit change, nervous system regulation, stress management and self-care they support women to not only get sober, but stay and love sober. In 2020 they were commissioned to write and teach a one of a kind specialist coach training programme in Addictive Behaviours Coaching for the prestigious Coaching Academy. They have recently finished writing their second book which will be published September 2022. Both Kate and Mandy are mothers of two children.
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If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help.
For the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
For confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.
For more mental health resources, visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a.k.a NAMI.︎
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As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 2/2/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring CEO & Director of Research at The TMS Advantage, Karan Narwal.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Karan Narwal is our certified TMS specialist, CEO & Director of Research at The TMS Advantage. He received his undergraduate degree in Marketing & Psychology from New York Institute of Technology and is a Medical Graduate from Aureus University School of Medicine with a focus on Psychiatry & Mental Health. During medical school training, he was able to work with both pediatric and adult patients in inpatient & outpatient psychiatric facilities. His focus on Psychiatry has led him to The TMS Advantage as a TMS specialist. During his years prior, Karan has worked as a Behavioral Assistant, as an Anesthesia Technician, and as a contributing Mental Health Writer for online publications. Karan brings a medical background with a personalized approach for all his patients. He believes in understanding each person individually with a progressive approach to having efficient & effective TMS treatment which is what gives you the advantage when it comes to mental health. At The TMS Advantage, Karan along with Dr. Hervey, will be conducting research & publishing studies on TMS and the many benefits of this innovative treatment. He is a member of Clinical TMS Society where he contributes to the growing field of TMS with his research.
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TMS #Mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast
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Tune in on Wednesday, 1/26/21, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Brynn Cicippio!
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
"Raised by a Philly police officer and a registered nurse, I was born with a passion for helping others.
I have diplomas and degrees from Central High, West Chester University and LaSalle University and began my career as a parole officer in Montgomery County, PA. My job was not only to ensure people were following the rules and staying out of trouble, but also getting the support and help they needed and deserved. I saw a gap here and went back to school to become a therapist. I then began my clinical work within the Montgomery County Drug Treatment Court Program, ultimately serving as the clinical coordinator. Drug treatment courts save many lives every day, taking people out of jail and placing them into treatment.
In 2012, I opened the doors to my private practice (www.bcatherapy.com) and continue to serve my community. My practice has grown from a solo venture to now a group of 7 marriage and family therapists, all with a variety of special focuses from addiction recovery to anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, grief and loss, and everything in between. We continue to grow as the need continues to be present.
In 2019, with the help of my intern, we launched Devon's Closet. This clothing drive for women in recovery is named for Devon, a young woman who lost her battle with addiction in May 2018. We select a different women's recovery home each year and personally sort and deliver the items to the home, ensuring we are donating dignity, hope, and support for women in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
The practice slogan "Do The Work" was born out of the challenges people overcome in therapy. It truly takes an incredible amount of work and there cannot be healing without doing the work.
Lastly, in addition to being a therapist and a business owner, I am a mother of 3, stepmother to 1, and experienced the death of my father 5 years ago while 7 months pregnant. We all have a story to tell that impacts the work we do and how we show up for others. I want your listeners to know that hope and healing is always an option and it is never too late to Do The Work."
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Tune in on Wednesday, 1/19/21, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Sober Mom & Author, Claire Hatwell. Visit Claire's website by clicking here. You can purchase Claire's book on Amazon by clicking here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Not-So-Secret-Recovery/dp/B08TQ477WW ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Claire Hatwell is a wife, a mother of four and an advocate for sober living, having fought a battle with alcohol addiction and won. Claire began writing her blog, My Not So Secret Diary, which documented her recovery and has since moved on to release two books. The first is about her journey to recovery, while the second is a guide to help others on their path. She believes if she can get sober, anyone can! Claire is a qualified sober coach and the Cornwall Ambassador for Bee Sober CIC in the UK. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
addiction #recovery #recoveryispossible #recoverypodcast #sober #sobrietypodcast
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Tune in on Wednesday, 1/12/21 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring London-based Content Creator, Abi Feltham! Join Abi and her 51.4k followers on Instagram by following her @abi.feltham. She is also on TikTok @abifeltham. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ABOUT OUR GUEST: "Hello! I’m Abi, a 33 year old content creator based in London. My goal is to help eradicate the stigma surrounding people with addiction issues and give hope to those who are struggling." ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
mentalhealth #addiction #recovery #mentalhealthpodcast #sober #sobercontent
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Tune in on Wednesday, 1/5/21 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Advocate & Mother, Dawn Troutt.
Below is the link to the forum that Dawn references in the show: https://pasenatorkane.com/information-about-pennsylvanias-good-samaritan-law/
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Dawn is the mom of 2 sons, one lost to fentanyl poisoning in 2019. Advocating for more awareness regarding mental health, substance use disorder and changes in the system for people to get the help they need to recover.
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If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help.
For the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
For confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.
For more mental health resources, visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a.k.a NAMI.︎
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As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in Wednesday, 12/29/21, at 6:30am EST, for a very special end-of-the-year REWIND episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show!
As 2021 comes to a close, I wanted to use this episode to reflect on this past year and how far we've come by highlighting a few of my favorite show clips from this year. This was the first year (aka Season #1) of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show and I can't wait to bring you Season #2 in 2022 with even more incredible healers, leaders, activists, influencers, authors, and BEYOND!
Please enjoy the mashup featuring the following incredible humans, in order of appearance:
🎙 My lovely parents, Charles Cuthbert and Marie Cuthbert
🎙 Author, Matthew Bocchi
🎙 Sober Beauty Influencer, Jenna Dillulio
🎙 LMHC and Registered-Dance/Movement Therapist, Brian Otto Kimmel
🎙 Founder of EmpowHERment, Ambee Stephens
🎙 Biochemist & Host of the Sober Powered Podcast, Gill Tietz
As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 12/22/21 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the Founder of Savage Sisters Nonprofit, Sarah Laurel. Savage Sisters provides the Philadelphia community with resources for those living with or affected by substance use disorder. Their outreaches advocate for harm reduction, education, and ending the stigma around addiction. Additionally, Savage provides a safe, structured, trauma-informed and pro-social living environment for people recovering from substance use disorder where they can safely recreate their lives. Follow Sarah on IG @sarah.laurel.517 and find savage sisters @savagesistersrecovery. Visit their website here: https://savagesisters.org/ ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ABOUT OUR GUEST: After recovering from substance use disorder Sarah wanted to offer resources to women like herself. What began organically slowly grew into a program that helped all humans through housing and street based outreach. Sarah uses her lived experiences to be in service to others and remain relatable to those still struggling. She uses her corporate background to lead the Savage team in a thoughtful, productive and sustainable manner. She also enjoys spending time with family, watching the Eagles win or lose & recharging with nature. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ Thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in TODAY for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring host, Sharon Fekete, and a discussion about how the holidays suck and they're awesome. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help.
For the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
For confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.
For more mental health resources, visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a.k.a NAMI.
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Thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 12/8/21 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring MD turned Boundaries Coach, Kai Tai Kevin Qiu.
In this episode, we will Kai and I will be chatting about how to manage the holidays with (difficult) family.
Join Kai and his 223.3k followers on TikTok by following him at @hicoachkai (https://bit.ly/TikTokCoachKai)! He is also on IG @hicoachkai and on Facebook and Youtube at Mindfully Abundant.
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Here is the link you can use to download the FREE meditation gift mentioned in this episode: https://tinyurl.com/calmduringholidays
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ABOUT KAI:
Kai is a heart-centered coach helping adult parents set strong healthy boundaries through the guilt being able to finally put themselves first improving their relationship with their parents and children. He is an MD who took a U-Turn during the pandemic and now is helping and inspiring people through his coaching program, informative and touching content on TikTok, and guiding yoga and meditation in person and virtually.
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Thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!
coachkai #tiktok #mentalhealth #holidaystress #boundaries
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Tune in on Wednesday, 12/1/21, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring a chat with your host, Sharon Fekete. Every month, Sharon hosts one episode of the show S O L O. That's right—NO guests! THIS upcoming episode is that episode for the month of December. It is titled, "We all need at least ONE person that knows everything!" Thank you to TieTechnology for sponsoring the show!
speaker #author #podcast #mentalhealth
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Tune in Wednesday, 11/24/21 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring yoga teacher and breathwork facilitator, Allison Hildebrand. Check out Allison's studio at Breath & Flame.
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ABOUT ALLISON: I’m Allison, I travel a path of healing through addiction, an eating disorder, co-dependency and deep rooted rage. I have worked a 12 step program, followed traditional religion, modern medicine, and rebelled against structure all together. Through these layers of deep healing I began to feel a deep sense that I was not at all who I thought I had been. I began weaving all the parts of my truth back together. I attribute my growth to simply not giving up; to the guides from the other side who are with me often, and my earth angels and teachers always there lighting my path when I choose to see. The greatest relief was realizing there is no finish line, nothing to accomplish or achieve that can make me anything more or less than I am right now and have always been. This is my truth. I am a Breathwork facilitator and a 500 hour RYT, studying vinyasa and yin.
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mentalhealth #breathwork #yoga #podcast
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Tune in Wednesday, 11/17/21 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Author, Matthew Bocchi! Matt will be returning to the show to discuss addiction, recovery, sexual abuse, grief and loss surrounding 9/11, emotional hangovers, and more.
Matthew Bocchi began speaking in front of audiences throughout the tri-state area, delivering a message that embodies hope, resilience and inspiration. The awestruck reception led him to write his debut memoir, SWAY, which is the first story told by a child of 9/11. Matt currently resides in New Jersey and is in long-term recovery, with plans to continue more writing and speaking in the future.
Thank you to our incredible sponsor TieTechnology for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in Wednesday, 11/10/21 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring sober influencer, Katie McNicol!
Katie is located in the UK and I am grateful for social media for connecting us.
Join Katie and her 13.7k followers at: www.instagram.com/thissobergirl/
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ABOUT KATIE:
Sober advice and all things nice… Sobriety, beauty, mental health + everything else
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Thank you to TieTechnology for sponsoring the show!
sober #soberaf #sobriety #mentalhealth #sobrietypodcast #soberinfluencer
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Tune in Wednesday, 11/3/21 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring a chat with host, Sharon Fekete, about gratitude, suicide, & TikTok.
Thank you to TieTechnology for sponsoring the show!
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October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. In honor of this important month, The Broken Road to Mental Health Show will be dedicated to #MentalIllnessAwareness all month long.
Tune in Wednesday, 10/27/21 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring CEO of ClearPath Health LLC, Tamara Glynn. In this episode, Tamara talks about ClearPath Health's upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, which is happening on November 3rd!
To register for this event, click here: https://bit.ly/ClearPathHealthRibbonCutting
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ABOUT TAMARA:
Tamara Glynn is a Cuban native who came to the US at the age of 15 and worked hard to learn English quickly so she can attend college. She was the Valedictorian of her class and won a full paid scholarship to Boston University. She became a social worker because she was determined to help people. Tamara has been a social worker for 29 years and also has a business degree. Tamara has been working in many different settings during her career including outpatient clinics, home based services, targeted case managers, crisis mobile team, crisis stabilization units, partial hospitalization program and a residential program. She founded ClearPath Health in March of 2021. ClearPath provides outpatient mental health services to children and adults. Their services are provided in the clients' homes, via teletherapy, and at their locations. They provide mental health therapy and medications for symptoms of mental illness. In the future, they will also provide Case Management Services.
Their goal is to be the best mental health agency in the county by providing quality care for their clients while treating their staff well and giving back to the community. Tamara is passionate about community service, especially the under-served Hispanic community that silently struggles with mental illness. Tamara hopes to grow to many clinics all around Florida and serve as many clients as possible in the quickest most effective ways by training her clinicians in the latest treatments.
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October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. In honor of this important month, The Broken Road to Mental Health Show will be dedicated to #MentalIllnessAwareness all month long. Tune in Wednesday, 10/20/21 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Founder, CEO, & chaplain at Inside Out Jail Ministries, INC, Tammy Fisher.
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ABOUT TAMMY:
I'm a native Floridian. I've been married 40 years. We have 2 adult daughters; 4 grandchildren. My husband and I both retired from the Air Force. I was the 2nd woman in the Heavy Aircraft Maintenance Field as a B-52 Aircraft Mechanic and deployed during Desert Storm. I've been involved in jail ministries around 18 years. I've been an ordained minister since 2009 and an Assistant Chaplain with Good News Jail Prison Ministry. I founded a non-profit organization called Inside Out Jail Ministries (ISO) in 2014. I'm the Board Vice President of Residents Encounter Christ (REC); Board Member with Aldersgate Emmaus (FL) as Assistant Spiritual Director; Chair of the Mental Health/Substance Use Subcommittee on the Central FL Re-entry Network. My Bachelor's Degree is Transformational Church Ministry, and Master's of Science in Christian Counseling for Substance Use and Addictive Disorders.
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MentalHealth #Addiction #SubstanceAbuse
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October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. In honor of this important month, The Broken Road to Mental Health Show will be dedicated to #MentalIllnessAwareness all month long.
Tune in TOMORROW, 10/13/21 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Functional Psychiatrist, Mark Sylvester M.D., of Alternative Psychiatry.
BTW- This will be the FIRST time ever in the history of The Broken Road Show that an episode will be presented in GALLERY VIEW! So excited about this new show format!
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Mark Sylvester, MD, ABAM, was born and raised in Sarasota, Florida. He received his medical education at the University of Miami and training at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Sylvester received graduate education in Neuropsychopharmacology and Psychobiology. He is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology as well as Addiction Medicine. In addition to caring for his patients with Alternative Psychiatry, where he practices Functional Psychiatry and Integrative Health, he also currently serves as medical director of Centerpointe Counseling and Recovery, Sarasota Addiction Specialists, and the Suncoast Harm Reduction Project aimed at reducing opioid related overdose deaths. Dr. Sylvester is an adjunct faculty member at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) where he lectures and clinically trains medical students. He is active in research and is published in the Journal of Biomechanics, Journal of Global Drug Policy, and American Journal of Psychiatry, on topics related to biomechanics, obesity/food addiction, professionalism, addiction in clinical practice, and psychiatric symptoms in end-of-life care.
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October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. Additionally, Mental Illness Awareness Week runs from October 3rd–9th and coincides with additional related events, including National Depression Screening Day on October 7th and World Mental Health Day on October 10th.
Tune in TOMORROW, 10/6/21 at 6:30am EST, for a special episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health dedicated to Mental Illness Awareness in honor of all the events taking place throughout this entire month. This episode will feature a discussion about "self-talk" in honor of #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek.
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Thank you to TieTechnology for sponsoring the show! #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #depression #mentalillness #october #depressionawareness #MIAW
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Tune in on Wednesday, 9/29/21, at 6:30am for a brand new episode of TBR2MH Show featuring Social Soul Podcast Host, Hailey Dekle!
Join Hailey and her 8.7k followers on Instagram @haileydekle. Visit her podcast IG at @socialsoulpodcast. Follow her on TikTok at @haileydekle.
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Hailey Dekle is a Coach and Podcast host helping sober-curious women who want to quit drinking, step into an alcohol-free lifestyle with more confidence.
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If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. For the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). For confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357. For more mental health resources, visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a.k.a NAMI.
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Thank you to TieTechnology for sponsoring the show!
sober #sobriety #soberpodcast #sobrietypodcast
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Tune in on Wednesday, 9/22/21, at 6:30am for a brand new episode of TBR2MH Show featuring Brad Rex, President and CEO of EHome Counseling Group.
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Brad Rex is President and CEO of eHome Counseling Group (www.ehomegroup.com), a premier nationwide tele-behavioral health company that provides metrics based, virtual mental health counseling services by video. eHome rigorously selects the best licensed, Masters level counselors to ensure great outcomes, and does online assessments to target care and measure progress. This client-centered approach has demonstrated effectiveness for both simple and complex conditions, with high customer retention and satisfaction. As a former Disney executive who led Epcot theme park for over five years (taking over the day before 9/11), Brad brings a unique perspective to the behavioral health industry. His prior roles included President and CEO of Foundation Partners Group, where he reinvented the funeral experience using technology and multi-sensory experiences. In addition to multiple corporate roles, Brad was a nuclear engineering officer onboard a ballistic missile submarine during the Cold War. He is a distinguished graduate of the United States Naval Academy and Harvard Business School, the author of The Surpassing! Life: 52 Practical Ways to Achieve Personal Excellence, and a public speaker on leadership and guest service.
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If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. For the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). For confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357. For more mental health resources, visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a.k.aNAMI.
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Tune in on Wednesday, 9/15/21, at 6:30am for a brand new episode of TBR2MH Show featuring Brittany Garner, Florida Programs Manager for The Phoenix. Follow Brittany on IG at @soberfitbritt! ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ Brittany Garner was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. Graduating from University of South Florida in Finance in 2009 and obtaining her master’s degree in management through University of Phoenix in 2013. Brittany obtained her CrossFit Level 1, Personal Training Certification, and Nutrition Precision certifications in 2018/2019. Brittany followed her passion for recovery and helping others launching the Tampa chapter in 2018 with The Phoenix, a national non-profit sober active community that harnesses the intrinsic power of community and connection to help others heal from substance abuse. Brittany is the Florida Programs Manager. Being in recovery herself and being a Florida certified peer recovery support specialist gives her firsthand knowledge of peer support. She continues to grow and expand Phoenix Florida and provide free peer recovery support services to those who need it. Brittany exudes passion and love for her community, family, and friends. She is infectious, fun and warm-hearted. She currently lives in Brandon, FL with her 3 dogs, and husband. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. For the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). For confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357. For more mental health resources, visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a.k.a NAMI. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎
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Tune in on Wednesday, 9/8/21, at 6:30am for a brand new episode of TBR2MH Show featuring sobriety activist, Blair Sharp - Writer. Follow along with Blair on her journey by joining her 5.3k followers on IG at www.instagram.com/sobrietyactivist/.
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Blair is a wife and mom from Minnesota. She quit drinking in 2018.
In her 20s, Blair was the life of the party. As she got older, she found herself in a cycle of weekend binge drinking with lots of negative consequences. Blair had always gotten drunk easily and never had an off switch. She became a mom in 2016 and tried to keep up her drinking ways but eventually she needed a change.
Since she quit drinking she's realized how much more to life there is, and she's figured out who she is without alcohol. She is a content creator and freelance writer as well as working full-time outside of her home as a Psychometrist (she tests people’s thinking). She enjoys reality television, cheese, and doing introverted things. Find her on Instagram @sobrietyactivist and on her website www.blairsharp.com.
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If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help.
For the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
For confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.
For more mental health resources, visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a.k.a NAMI.
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Tune in on Wednesday, 9/1/21, the first day of #SuicidePreventionMonth, for a brand new episode of TBR2MH Show featuring Cathi Long, Owner and Founder of 360 Counseling LLC. 360 Counseling helps those in Clearwater struggling with many issues. They offer therapy for individuals, couples and families. Their team works with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, couples counseling and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere.
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Cathi Long is a licensed marriage and family therapist who owns 360 counseling in Clearwater, Florida. Cathi spent 10 years in the Military serving during Operation Nobel Eagle and Operation Enduring freedom, while in the Military Cathi obtained her Bachelors degree in Sociology. After the Military Cathi went on to serve her local community for 17 years as a Law Enforcement officer for the City of Clearwater. Cathi work in many positions including a School Resource officer, sex crimes investigator and Detective. While serving as a LEO Cathi obtained her Masters Degree in Marriage and Family therapy. In 2019 she opened 360 Counseling, LLC and grew it into a successful group practice. Cathi assisted the John Morroni Legacy Foundation in developing a program that assists local law enforcement officers and their families with low or no cost therapy. The program has been a great success and continues to grow with the support of local and federal donations.
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If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. For the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). For confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357. For more mental health resources, visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a.k.a NAMI.
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Tune in on Wednesday, 8/25/21, at our NEW TIME of 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of TBR2MH Show featuring yours truly. In this episode, I discuss how insecurities affect mental health. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. For the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). For confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357. For more mental health resources, visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a.k.a NAMI. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ Thank you to TieTechnology for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 8/18/21 at the NEW TIME of 6:30am EST, to welcome Mona McGregor Licensed Mental Health Counselor to The Broken Road to Mental Health Show!
In this episode, Mona and I talk about SEX!
Mona is an Ideal Life Counselor & Champion of Women and she is hosting a soul-soothing, small-island self-care retreat on the glorious Gulf Coast of Florida, called "Rejuvenate & Revitalize You." The retreat will take place from September 16th-19th.
For more information, visit I Wonder If on Facebook or check out the retreat website: https://iwonderifpodcast.com/rejuvenate-revitalize-you/
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Mona’s deepest passion is in helping women come to see that self-awareness, self-care and self-love are not selfish, they are essential. She has been through it all – a divorce, working many jobs at the same time just to keep up, and living how she thought her culture told her to to earn happiness and fulfillment. She never saw self-care modeled in her patriarchal family. She received the opposite message — hustle, work hard, and never stop pursuing the next thing. Relationally she heard you better get married again, as you won’t be able to take care of yourself, or don’t be too strong men don’t like that. Taking care of everything and everyone else mattered first and foremost. And if there was ever any time left over, she would feel guilty for not DOING more. It wasn’t until she became extremely burned out and exhausted from working two jobs that she finally reached a breaking point. The season of visine and caffeine needed to end! In that moment, she felt wildly fed up with all the supposed rules of how to live and decided to create a completely different road map for herself. Ever since, she has been committed to empowering women everywhere to finally put themselves first. She wouldn’t have it any other way, for she sees just how transformational it is when women flip on the self-care switch, once and for all. She believes women should be celebrated! And celebrate women, she does. As a licensed mental health counselor, certified hypnotherapist, sex therapist, and certified yoga teacher, she helps women who make commitments to work, friends, and family start making commitments to themselves. She creates experiences and offerings that guide women to focus on their self-care, resiliency, strengths, desires, and JOY. In her retreats, she guides women into rejuvenation so they feel loved, cared for, and deeply energized. And stretching beyond her retreats, she inspires women to take small steps towards creating their ideal lives and relationships.
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Tune in on Wednesday, 8/11/21, at our NEW TIME of 6:30am EST, for a very personal episode of TBR2MH Show featuring yours truly titled, "I’m 27 Years Sober Today and I’m NOT Okay."
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Note to self: It's okay not to be okay.
If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help.
For the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
For confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.
For more mental health resources, visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a.k.a NAMI.
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Tune in on Wednesday, 8/4/21, at our NEW TIME of 6:30am EST, to welcome Your Sober Bestie, Jenna Dillulio, to The Broken Road to Mental Health Show! Jenna is glamorizing sobriety and helping other women along the way! Join Jenna and her 34.3k followers on IG at @jennadillulio Check out her website here: https://www.jennadillulio.com/ ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ I’m a thirty something sober babe that has a passion for makeup and fashion. I am always down to meet new people and inspire others. I love partnering with and sharing brands that I’m obsessed with. Ramen noodles, crime documentaries, laughter and cats are my love language! xoxo JENNA ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. For the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). For confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357. For more mental health resources, visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a.k.a NAMI. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ Thank you to TieTechnology for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 7/28/21, at our NEW TIME of 6:30am EST, to welcome Gill Tietz, Host of the Sober Powered Podcast, to The Broken Road to Mental Health Show! Join Gill and her 7.5k followers on IG at @sober.powered And don't forget to check out her website here: www.soberpowered.com. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ Gill is a biochemist, sober person, YouTuber, and the host of the Sober Powered Podcast. She is passionate about providing education to help others free themselves from the drink, hate yourself, drink cycle. Learning about how alcohol influences the brain, both chemically and psychologically, to cause addiction has helped free her from blaming and shaming herself for her problem with alcohol. She lives in the Boston area with her husband and cat. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. For the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). For confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357. For more mental health resources, visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a.k.a NAMI. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ Thank you to TieTechnology for sponsoring the show!
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Tune in on Wednesday, 7/21/21, at our NEW TIME of 6:30am EST, to welcome Brian Kimmel to The Broken Road to Mental Health Show!
I discovered Brian after stumbling upon a TikTok video featuring them singing about therapy that currently has 270k views, and I just had to have them on the show!
Check out Brian's counseling website here: 👇
www.briankimmelcounseling.com
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Read Brian's bio below:
Hi, my name is Brian Kimmel. I use they/them pronouns, am assigned male at birth, and identify as multicultural, queer, and gender non-conforming. My offerings include somatic counseling, justice, and creativity. These are life paths that can help us move towards a sense of greater freedom and flow. I am a fully licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and registered-dance/movement therapist (R-DMT). My experience includes over twenty years experience in healing and human services in non-profit community mental health agencies, clinics, and private practice. My combined experiences and lifelong work as a dedicated bodyworker, somatic educator, Dharma Teacher, and performing artist form a rich foundation from which my counseling approach is supported. I came to therapy as a therapist driven by my own recovery from mental illness, mostly around issues with mood and emotional regulation as a child survivor of sexual abuse. Internalized stigmas of well or not well add to the real impacts of racism, heterosexism, and transphobia that I have also experienced. This is the trauma of living in a militarized world at the price of the destruction of the Earth and colonization of our bodies and beloved communities. I was born and raised in the Seattle area, the occupied lands of the Coast Salish Peoples, in a mixed family, second generation Dutch/Indonesian American. This includes nationalities and descents of German, Northern Italian, Polish, Austrian, Sundanese, Javanese, Chinese, and Minahasan. More than a DNA script, these cultures in many cases were part of my daily upbringing and current life. Together, they are a narrative that I continually reflect upon and re-write. I hope that this introduction will be helpful for you in determining whether I would be a good fit as your counselor. Our first consultation or initial session will be to talk about the ways you have sought support and healing on the paths you are now living.
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If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. For the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). For confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.
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Tune in on Wednesday, 7/14/21, at our NEW TIME of 6:30am EST, to welcome Ambee Stephens to The Broken Road to Mental Health Show! Ambee Stephens is the founder and Executive director of nonprofit, EmpowHERment. A women's empowerment community center committed to helping women rise through advocacy services, support groups, and empowerment workshops. Stephens holds two bachelor's degrees in community leadership and paralegal studies. She holds a master's in nonprofit management, as alumni at UCF. She also has recently obtained her fundraising certificate from UCF. Stephens is currently attending UCF to obtain her Ph.D. in Sociology which she hopes to use to educate women on starting a nonprofit while maintaining work/life balance. Stephens has held leadership positions at top-tier organizations such as ABC Action News and CASA St.Pete (Floridas largest domestic violence center) before making the transition to lead her nonprofit, EmpowHERment full time. In 2020, during a worldwide pandemic, Stephens managed to open a community center committed to helping women in Tampa Bay. Stephens states "I want to help people with intention. I am proud to give back to my community through my labor of love." Find out more about EmpowHERment on their website: https://www.empowherment.org/ To donate to the EntreprenHER Academy, click here: https://donorbox.org/entreprenher-academy ■ ■ ■ If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. For the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). ■ ■ ■ Thank you to TieTechnology for sponsoring the show.
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Tune in on 7/07/21 at our NEW TIME of 6:30am EST, to welcome Perry Liss, Esq., to The Broken Road to Mental Health Show. Perry Liss is a 37-year-old father of 3 from Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from Drexel University's Kline School of Law in 2009 before starting his own solo practice in Philadelphia. In eight of his ten years working as an attorney Perry was named a PA SuperLawyer Rising Star, a recognition which is awarded annually to the top 2% of attorneys under the age of 40 in Pennsylvania. Perry also suffered from depression, anxiety, and a cocaine use disorder for which he checked himself into rehab to treat in August, 2019. In his 2 years in recovery following his stay at Caron Treatment Center, Perry sold his law firm and is now one semester away from completing his Master's Degree in Integrated Recovery for Co-occurring Disorders from the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. In January 2022 he will begin treating lawyers one-on-one for their addiction, alcoholism, and mental health issues, as well as give speeches to law firms and bar associations on the elevated rates of these issues in the legal field. Follow Perry and his adorable kids on TikTok @soberdadof3 ◇ ◇ ◇ If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. For the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) For confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 ◇ ◇ ◇ Thank you TieTechnology for sponsoring the show.
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July is the month of freedom.
The last 2-3 weeks have been a "re-emergence" of sorts, which in this post-vaccine world is an example of a new and welcomed freedom.
This Sunday, we as a country will celebrate freedom on July 4th.
And being sober is happiness and freedom in and of itself.
So talking about freedom just feels right to me today.
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MentalHealthMonth #freedom #July4th #Sober #MentalHealth
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Tune in on 6/23/21 at 8am EST, to welcome Ken Donaldson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Seminole, Florida. We will be discussing the importance of "Marrying YourSelf First for Positive Mental Health."
Ken Donaldson, Licensed Mental Health and Board Certified Addiction Counselor, wrote and self-published the book and workbook Marry YourSelf First! Say “I DO” to a Life of Passion, Power, Purpose and Prosperity (MYF) to help people improve their overall wellness by starting with building a good, solid relationship with themselves.
Ken is currently working on his Ph.D., and the 20 core principles of Marry YourSelf First are the subject of his dissertation project. He is a big advocate of using the tools from Positive Psychology with all his clients because of the proactive wellness perspective and the optimistic outlook it offers.
Visit www.KenDonaldson.com for more information.
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On June 16th we will continue the discussion regarding #nationalprofessionalwellnessmonth with Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Thomas Young. We both believe that dogs are a great source of mental wellness, don't you agree?
LMHC, Thomas Young, is originally from Syracuse, New York. Thomas earned a Bachelors degree in English from LeMoyne College, a Masters degree in theology from St Mary’s Seminary and University, a Masters degree in Counseling from Loyola University in Maryland, and is ABD in his PhD in Counseling from Loyola University in Maryland. Thomas has worked in a number of mental health settings including an outpatient drug and alcohol center, an outpatient mental health center, and three hospices. Thomas was an adjunct faculty member at Loyola University in Maryland for three years teaching “Counseling Theory and Practice” in the Masters degree program. He is licensed by the State of Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He has over 20 years of clinical experience. He has been in private practice in St Petersburg, Florida for over 10 years.
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Have you heard about VACAYOU yet!? Oh boy....you are going to LOVE it!
I am airing a special clip of my interview with the CEO of Vacayou Wellness Travel on Thursday, 6/10/21 at 8am EST so you can hear all about their involvement in the upcoming Global Wellness Day event this Saturday, 6/12/21. This year's event centers around mental health so I thought it most appropriate to promote this much needed movement.
Tune in Monday to The Doctor Whisperer to hear the entire episode and learn more about the incredible CEO, Muirgheal Montecalco of Vacayou Wellness Travel
https://vacayou.com/
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Join me on 6/2/21 at 8am EST to discuss SELF CARE and the importance of companies recognizing when a team member is struggling. This conversation was inspired from the incredible bravery showcased by tennis player, Naomi Osaka.
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Tune in May 26th, 2021 to welcome Natasha A. Pierre, Exec Director of NAMI Hillsborough, Inc. I interviewed her on The Doctor Whisperer podcast show last year but we need as much attention to #MentalHealthMonth as possible as it comes to an end.
Natasha A. Pierre is an award-winning speaker, author, certified professional life coach and a mental health advocate with over 20 years of lived experience. Her relatable speaking style allows her to connect with global audiences to share the importance of self-awareness, self-advocacy, community building and effective legislation.
Natasha was born and raised on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. She entered the world of professional speaking at age 14 as a co-host on her island’s teen talk show. She was lauded for her on-camera poise and confidence, and soon became a sought-after keynote speaker at territory-wide forums addressing education, health and economy.
Natasha has a B.A. in Mass Communications from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, and a Social Security Administration Work Incentives Practitioner credential from Cornell University. Her additional certifications include: Supported Employment, Peer Mentoring and Ministry.For the last five years, Natasha has devoted much of her time to mental health education and advocacy.She is the Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)-Hillsborough affiliate, in Tampa, Florida. She serves on the Board of Trustees for First Unity Spiritual Campus in St. Petersburg, FL, and is a faculty member of the Institute for Leadership and Lifelong Learning (iLLLi.org).
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I interviewed Carole Ann Clarke on The Doctor Whisperer show last year in the beginning of the pandemic and I am reposting for you all to enjoy tomorrow, 5/19/21, here as we continue to acknowledge #MentalHealthMonth. She is the Chief Experience Officer of I AM HERE, a Mental Wellness initiative that trains people to signpost supporting services in their workplace or community for individuals in need.
It is their mission to empower the world to be in control of our mental health by creating a tribe of Global IAmHere Ambassadors who guide others to resources available in their community, workplace or school.
I am so honored to connect with this worldwide organization and bring them to our community.
Carole is based in Dublin so I'm EXTRA excited for this chat because that's where Mom and Dad were born.
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Tune in on 5/12/21 at 8am EST for a MENTAL HEALTH MASHUP of some of my favorite mental health warriors. Hear from NAMI, Ken Donaldson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Seminole, Florida, Dale L'Ecuyer and more....
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Tune in 5/5/21 at 8am EST and hear my thoughts surrounding MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE. We can make a great impact with our employees when leaders are provided with the resources to share with our staff that may be struggling.
Mental Health in the Workplace
All members of a workplace share the burden of
depression and anxiety, it’s a vicious cycle. Change
starts with leaders, managers and HR professionals recognizing
the inner conflict many talented people feel, and doing
something about it. When people get the space and the support
they need, it can change their careers, and their lives.
Mental illness is a challenge, but it is not a weakness.
When we acknowledge our mental health, we get to know
ourselves better, and are more authentic people, employees,
and leaders. Authenticity at work leads to better performance,
engagement, employee retention and overall wellbeing.
Less than one third of people with mental illness get the
treatment they need, and this comes at a cost. Failure to
acknowledge an employee’s mental health can hurt productivity,
professional relationships, and the bottom line.
What needs to change? Professional support needs to get
better. We need to have the option to ask for help, and feel safe
doing so. We need more flexibility, sensitivity, and open-
mindedness from employers. The same treatment and attention
they’d give to a broken bone or maternity leave.
What can you do?
Educate employees about mental health issues,
encourage them to seek help if they need it, and be a support to
colleagues who might be struggling with mental illness or addiction.
o Ask the right (direct) questions
o Offer resources (NAMI, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, Recovery programs (FREE), EAP (employee assistance program)
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Join us 4/28/21 at 8AM EST to hear my conversation with Stuart Mace, Ambassador for The Circle Line. This is a company that exists to help people reach their true potential. As mentioned on their website ( https://thecircleline.co.uk/ )"mental health has been misunderstood and stigmatized for centuries. We’re working to change this – helping people develop, be well and thrive."
On Thursday 26th March, Stuart's wife Jaki tried to take her own life. Luckily, it wasn’t Jaki’s time and she now has the care that was needed to start her recovery.
Stuart completed a Mental Health First Aid course as his challenging experiences this year ignited a passion deep within for which he truly believes has real purpose. He recently passed a NEBOSH Management of Health and Wellbeing at Work course and has applied to study a degree in Workplace Health and Wellbeing. It is said that the value of life is measured by lives that you’ve touched…Stuart plans to continue living life to its fullest.
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Tune in Wednesday, 4/21/21 at 8am EST to hear my dear friend Anne Giljebrekke share about the tragic loss of her son to suicide in August of 2019.
We recorded this at the beginning of the pandemic and I joined her on CLUBHOUSE last night on a panel discussion about mental health in college and knew it was timely to share. The serendipity of how Anne and I have come to be friends in this life is nothing short of a miracle. She is very dear to my heart and I'm so proud of the book she wrote and the work she does today to stay vulnerable and help others.
Anne is the Creative Director at TV Lillesand Co-Founder/Producer at Selvmordspodden and Creative Director at Tv Pro Norge Anne studied Entrepreneurship at Hillsborough Community College from 2016 to 2017 She is from Oslo, Norway and currently resides there with her loving family.
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Tune in Wednesday, 4/14/21 to welcome Thomas Young, LMHC! I recorded this show on November 11th, 2020...the day we found out we would have a new President Joe Biden!
I loved this interview so much with Thomas Young, LMHC, I decided my audience over here on the broken road would benefit from hearing an awesome licensed mental health counselor.
More about Thomas:
Originally from Syracuse, New York. Thomas earned a Bachelors degree in English from LeMoyne College, a Masters degree in theology from St Mary’s Seminary and University, a Masters degree in Counseling from Loyola University in Maryland, and is ABD in his PhD in Counseling from Loyola University in Maryland. Thomas has worked in a number of mental health settings including an outpatient drug and alcohol center, an outpatient mental health center, and three hospices. Thomas was an adjunct faculty member at Loyola University in Maryland for three years teaching “Counseling Theory and Practice” in the Masters degree program. He is licensed by the State of Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He has over 20 years of clinical experience. He has been in private practice in St Petersburg, Florida for over 10 years.
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We are talking about CO-DEPENDENCY! I thought I was so done with this but....turns out... I still have tendencies. Join me on 04/07/21 at 8am EST to hear about what I have struggled with as of late and what I'm currently doing to help myself climb out.
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Tune in on March 31st at 8am to hear from my new friend, Michael Drane, share his experience, strength, and hope.
Michael is 39 years of age from Kent UK and a mental health and recovery advocate who gets vulnerable and shares his story in order to help and inspire others.
HIs story contains addiction, alcoholism, self harm and multiple suicide attempts. After years of torture, chaos and despair, he found recovery and now clings on to that in order to lead an amazing life.
For Michael, recovery is the only way of life.
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is an incredible resource too.If you or someone you know is struggling today please reach out to someone you trust or dial 211 in the US to be connected with professionals that can help you navigate through your pain.
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You are not alone.
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Looking forward to you all learning more about Toni Smith Thompson tomorrow on the podcast show. Tune in at 8am EST wherever you listen to podcasts or watch the show right here on FB!
Below is some info about Toni!
Toni Smith Thompson is a wife, bio mom of 1, bonus mom of 5, glamma of 11 (two on the way), and great glamma of 1. Toni loves makeup and is rarely seen without lipstick, which explains why some of her grands call her “Ninni with the lipstick”.
Toni is a proclaimed self-help junkie, loves fashion and all things glitzi and glam. Her greatest accomplishment is being a mom and teaching her daughter to love who she is. She loves watching comedy and music shows with her husband of almost 10 years; and spending time with friends and family, especially her grands.
Over the years, she has enjoyed being a licensed florist, HR Manager & Benefits Coordinator, and Executive Director of a state funded Mental Health Rehabilitation Agency that provided low income clients with counseling, social skills and psychotropic medication when necessary. Toni loves volunteering, enjoys mentoring kids and some of her fondest memories are as church VBS Director and Youth Play/Casting Director.
Toni is a self-advocate for her personal struggles with Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Her journey began over 30 years ago and she has always been open-minded about treatment for her mental wellness. She knows there’s not just “one thing” that works and everyone’s journey is individual.
She is the creator of Living The Lime Life, a place where living with mental health struggles and stepping fully into owning it publicly, with no shame meet. Living The Lime Life came to fruition in 2015, when Toni was battling her own mental health struggles, yet pretending to keep it all together. She felt called to step out of the darkness of stigma and shame she carried for her own mental unwellness with vulnerability and in spite of any judgment.
One of Toni’s greatest therapeutic breakthroughs came as a ROAR ™ Comedy graduate where she performed her personal story ~LIVE~, “I LOVE being told I’m TOO MUCH”. Toni now walks firmly in the belief that “you are NEVER too much for your people”!!
Toni’s passion and mission is being a Mental Wellness Advocate and is helping to open up the first ever mental wellness company using a holistic approach that helps build stress resiliency, better mood and focus, improve sleep quality (and many other issues children and adults struggle with) by repopulating the gut microbiome. She knows personally how vital a role our gut microbiome plays in mental wellness and physical health since finding this solution over a year and a half ago when her daughter began seeing phenomenal results after struggling for two years with chronic illnesses. Although Toni was on medication, she was still struggling with low mood, anxious thoughts, brain fog, poor memory, lethargy and more. Once she began the same gut brain axis system, all of those symptoms faded over time. She feels extremely blessed that both she and her daughter are happier and healthier than they have been in years since beginning a natural protocol!
Toni is excited to be pursuing her dream of becoming a speaker and published author in 2021!
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In honor of PADDY's DAY on 3/17/21, I will chat with you about the families touched by addiction & suicide. My entire family is from Dublin, Ireland and there is no better way for me to honor it than to discuss the way addiction & mental illness affected all of us and how we persevered. Lots of love and understanding from my incredible Irish heritage saved me from a continuous downward spiral.
The 12th Chapter of my book is dedicated to the families, here is an excerpt:
"First and foremost, it’s not your fault. I want to share with you now the reason I decided to write this book. I have received so many gifts since I got sober in 1994, too many to list. I never spent any significant lengths of time reflecting on this journey as I have now in my 25th year. I was taught to live one day at a time and that is how these years all came together. Slowly. "
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Tune in on 3/10/21 to watch (listen) to Dan Tricarico, The Zen Teacher. We had a great conversation about the importance of self-care for teachers today and all things ZEN!
More about Dan below from his website bio:
"I’ve been a high school English teacher for over twenty-five years.
I’m also the author of The Zen Teacher: Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classroom (DBC, Inc. 2015) and Sanctuaries: Self-Care Secrets for Stressed Out Teachers (DBC, Inc. 2018).
In my spare time, I enjoy writing fiction, listening to music (especially Roots Rock and The Blues), reading mystery novels, staring out of windows, and watching movies. One of my first loves is writing poetry, and I’ve published many poems both in print and on-line."
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Tune in Wednesday, 3/3/21 at 8am EST, to welcome Clara Reynolds, President & CEO, of the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay.
Our topic of conversation is "it's OK to reach out for help!"
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay provides numerous essential services to the Tampa community including a 211 Crisis Hotline, sexual assault services and counseling, suicide prevention and safety planning, and trauma counseling for children and adults.
Clara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an MBA (Master of Business Administration), a Master’s in Social Work and a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. A native of Tampa, Clara is actively involved in the community. She stands as champion for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. With her trademark positivity and compassion, Clara is living the Crisis Center brand of “help, hope and healing.” She serves as a voice for the voiceless – chipping away at stigmas that keep people from reaching out for help.
Web: www.CrisisCenter.com
Crisis hotline/suicide prevention hotline: 2-1-1
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On (02/24/21) at 8 am EST, you will hear me have a conversation with Author, Matthew Bocchi. He will be joining us to discuss, addiction recovery, sexual trauma & the loss of Matt's Dad in 9/11.
Matthew Bocchi began speaking in front of audiences throughout the tri-state area, delivering a message that embodies hope, resilience and inspiration. The awestruck reception led him to write his debut memoir, SWAY, which is the first story told by a child of 9/11. Matt currently resides in New Jersey and is in long-term recovery, with plans to continue more writing and speaking in the future.
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Tune in 2/17/21 to this Mental Health Mashup. I have had the great pleasure to interview so many healers, professionals, and people w/ personal experience when it comes to depression, suicide, addiction and all other paths on the broken road to mental health. Tune in and hear from
BeniComp Health Solutions, Celebrate Recovery, Alternative Psychiatry, Ken Donaldson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Seminole, Florida , Mallory Tai Taylor, Carole Ann Clarke, Johnny Crowder, and my dear friend Anne Giljebrekke. We want you to know you are never alone, please reach out if you're struggling. Dial 211 if you are in crisis today.
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On 2/10/21 you will hear about my tour of the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and a clip from an interview from The Doctor Whisperer show in 2020 w/ Clara Reynolds, CEO of this incredible space. You are never alone, there is so much help out there waiting for you.
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The 1st Wednesday of every month I will share my personal experiences with the mental health issues I have overcome on the back of a tremendous amount of work. I will begin with depression since it’s the only thing in life I truly still fear to this day. I will share my experience in detail along with the suicidal thoughts that plagued my brain throughout. This will be a very candid delivery about my own thoughts and experiences, I hope you will find it helpful. • •
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Join me on 1/27/21 at 8am for a very personal interview with my younger brother Sean. We have not had many discussions about the way my addiction and depression affected his life so it will be yet another healing moment for us.
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He is also not one to discuss private matters via media platforms so I’m very grateful he said yes. My brother realizes this conversation can help others and that is the purpose of this podcast. We hope it reaches one person seeking solace.
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I couldn't think of better 1st guests than my wonderful parents, Charlie & Marie Cuthbert. We have a candid discussion about what it's like to be the parents of an active alcoholic/drug addict & how they felt witnessing my depression. There is only one way to normalize this conversation and that is to keep having it. I hope the tips my parents share with you will bring some solace to your life. You are not alone.
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I have been perplexed with the state of the world today like many others and decided to take a small action to encourage real talk about mental health. Tomorrow (Wednesday, January 13th) at 8am I will launch The Broken Road to Mental Health podcast. The 1st episode has some history about my struggles with addiction, alcoholism, depression and beyond & what to look forward to in future podcasts. I've also recommended some of the podcasts I listen to including Last Day,The Hilarious World of Depression, Jay Shetty's On Purpose, and books like Johann Hari's Lost Connections on Audible have all truly helped me through this pandemic.
I have been listening to the whispers as always and realize the reverence of this space to create for others in need. I hope you will join me on this new journey as we navigate the broken road to mental health together.
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