The SMI Bulldog: Recent Episodes
Brian Black
Honored to have Pete Earley on this episode - one of the most authoritative voices for SMI (Seriously Mentally Illness) in our community.
GUEST: Pete Earley
http://www.peteearley.com/
The SMI Bulldog
https://www.facebook.com/TheSMIBulldog
Arizona SMI Advocacy and Public Policy Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/arizonasmiadvocates
GUEST: Rep. Cesar Chavez (Legislative District 29) joins us to talk about SMI advocacy in Arizona
https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=54&legislator=1887
The SMI Bulldog
https://www.facebook.com/TheSMIBulldog
Arizona SMI Advocacy and Public Policy Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/arizonasmiadvocates
GUEST: Amy Silverman, Arizona Journalist of the Year 2021
The best journalism about mental health/mental illness in Arizona we have seen in a really long time: https://azcir.org/news/2021/10/19/crisis-in-mental-health-care-arnold-v-sarn/
Amy Silverman
https://www.amy-silverman.com/
https://www.facebook.com/amy.silverman
https://twitter.com/amysilvermanaz
The SMI Bulldog
https://www.facebook.com/TheSMIBulldog
Arizona SMI Advocacy and Public Policy Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/arizonasmiadvocates
GUEST: Author Anne Feustel, "Our Favorite Movies: How Films Affect Our Mental Health" to talk about "Prison Dogs"
https://wearewritingwisely.com/our-favorite-movies/
https://www.facebook.com/WritingWisely/
The SMI Bulldog
https://www.facebook.com/TheSMIBulldog
https://www.facebook.com/groups/arizonasmiadvocates
GUEST: Kellan Fluckiger, Your Ultimate Life Podcast
https://www.kellanfluckiger.com/
https://your-ultimate-life-by-kellan-fluckiger.simplecast.com/episodes
The SMI Bulldog
https://www.facebook.com/TheSMIBulldog
https://www.facebook.com/groups/arizonasmiadvocates
GUEST: Mental Health Attorney Charles "Chick" Arnold
Honored to have Chick Arnold on the podcast - these stories will help explain why:
https://azcir.org/news/2021/10/20/40-years-later-arnold-v-sarn-legacy-lives-on/
The SMI Bulldog
https://www.facebook.com/TheSMIBulldog
https://www.facebook.com/groups/arizonasmiadvocates
http://linktr.ee/thesmilbulldog
GUEST: Author Anne Feustel, "Our Favorite Movies: How Films Affect Our Mental Health" to talk about "Prison Dogs"
https://wearewritingwisely.com/our-favorite-movies/
https://www.facebook.com/WritingWisely/
The SMI Bulldog
https://www.facebook.com/TheSMIBulldog
https://www.facebook.com/groups/arizonasmiadvocates
GUEST: Jack W. Gregory, Poet & The Accident Journalist
https://www.facebook.com/jwgreg
The SMI Bulldog
https://www.facebook.com/groups/arizonasmiadvocates
https://www.facebook.com/TheSMIBulldog
https://twitter.com/thesmibulldog
GUEST: Richard Capriola, Author of "The Addicted Child"
https://helptheaddictedchild.com/
The SMI Bulldog
https://www.facebook.com/groups/arizonasmiadvocates
https://www.facebook.com/TheSMIBulldog
https://twitter.com/thesmibulldog
GUEST: Author, Therapist, Podcast Host Steve Bisson
Finding Your Way Through Therapy
https://www.facebook.com/FindingWayThroughTherapy/
The SMI Bulldog
https://www.facebook.com/TheSMIBulldog
https://www.facebook.com/groups/arizonasmiadvocates
GUEST: Author Anne Feustel, "Our Favorite Movies: How Films Affect Our Mental Health" to talk about "Short Term 12"
https://wearewritingwisely.com/our-favorite-movies/
https://www.facebook.com/WritingWisely/
The SMI Bulldog
https://www.facebook.com/TheSMIBulldog
https://www.facebook.com/groups/arizonasmiadvocates
GUEST: Janet Hays from Healing Minds NOLA
Healing Minds NOLA: https://healingmindsnola.org/
http://www.janethaysforsheriff.com/
"Requiem For a Dream" (2000) & addiction, sobriety
GUEST: Author Nadia Bruce-Rawlins
Nadia Bruce-Rawlins
https://www.nadiabrucerawlings.com/
https://www.facebook.com/NadiaBruceRawlingsWriter
https://twitter.com/nadiarawlings
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"The Three Faces of Eve" (1957) & dissociative identity disorder
GUEST: Jill Riley, Post Traumatic Faith Podcast
Jill Riley
http://www.jillriley.com
https://www.facebook.com/jillriley.author
https://twitter.com/jillrileyauthor
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilcomment@mail.com
"Safe" (1995) & sustainability, chemical sensitivity
GUEST: Molly, No Railings Podcast
https://twitter.com/NoRailings
https://www.instagram.com/norailingspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/NoRailings
Mental Heath Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"Ben is Back" (2018) & anxiety and mental illness in families
GUEST: Award-Winning Author Lynn McLaughin, "Jackson"
Lynn McMaughlin
https://lynnmclaughlin.com/
https://www.facebook.com/lynnmclaughlin.co/
https://twitter.com/lynnmcla
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"The Dark Horse" (2014) & chess and bipolar disorder
GUEST: Author Anne Feustel, "Our Favorite Movies: How Films Affect Our Mental Health"
Writing Wisely
https://wearewritingwisely.com/
https://www.facebook.com/WritingWisely
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"Thank You For Your Service" (2017) & PTSD, depression, anxiety
GUEST: Jayson Miller, Miller's Military Moments
Miller's Military Moments
https://millersmilitarymoments.com/
https://twitter.com/miller_thatsme
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"The Theory of Everything" (2014) & depression and disability issues
GUEST: Voice Over Artist Amy Sinha
Amy Sinha
https://www.amysinha.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AmySinhaVoiceOverArtist
https://www.youtube.com/user/MissASinha
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"Alien Boy: The Life and Death of James Chasse" (2013) & social justice issues in mental health
GUEST: Rachel Levy, Rethinking Psychiatry
Rethinking Psychiatry
http://www.rethinkingpsychiatry.org/
https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingPsychiatry
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthfilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"The Hunger Games" (2012) & mental health
GUEST: Nat Schooler, Futuristic Podcast Host
Nat Schooler
https://natschooler.com/
https://www.facebook.com/natschooler
https://twitter.com/natschooler
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"Framing Britney Spears" (2021) & conservatorship, mental health in media
GUEST: Miranda Spencer, Mad In America
Mad In America
https://www.madinamerica.com
https://www.facebook.com/madinamerica
https://twitter.com/Mad_In_America
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"Infinitely Polar Bear" (2015), bipolar & media representation of mental health
GUEST: Author Anne Feustel, "Our Favorite Movies: How Films Affect Our Mental Health"
Writing Wisely
https://wearewritingwisely.com/
https://www.facebook.com/WritingWisely
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"Eddie The Eagle" (2016) & suicide prevention, overcoming obstacles
GUEST: Joseph Reid, Broken People Peer Support Group
Broken People Peer Support
https://www.broken-people.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/287522532033608
https://twitter.com/BrokenPeople9
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"MAS*H" (1970) & suicide prevention and comedy
GUEST: Mental Health Comedian Frank King
Mental Health Comedian
https://www.thementalhealthcomedian.com/
https://www.facebook.com/theMentalHealthComedian/
https://twitter.com/theMHcomedian
NOTE: Free copy of unabridged audiobook version of "Guts, Grits and The Grind" at: https://www.thementalhealthcomedian.com/
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"Soteria Vermont" (2021) & soteria approach to mental health
GUEST: Voyce Hendrix
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLCAeReWEKv8zMaKwACUtQ
https://www.moshersoteria.com/
http://www.rethinkingpsychiatry.org/about/
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"Girl, Interrupted" (1999) & m.h. & mindset, bipolar, ending the stigma
GUEST: Paris Prynkiewicz, Crooked Illness
Crooked Illness
IG: @crookedillness
https://www.facebook.com/crookedillness
https://www.facebook.com/groups/460337595106440
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"Love Liza" (2002) & suicide prevention, Virtual Mental Health Museum
GUEST: Brian Higgins, Mental Healthy Fit
Mental Healthy Fit
https://mentalhealthyfit.org/
https://www.seeitthisway.org
https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthyFIT/
Mental Healthy Fit
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"Terminator 2" (1991) & bipolar disorder, mental health
GUEST: John Poehler, The Bipolar Battle
The Bipolar Battle
https://www.thebipolarbattle.org/
https://www.facebook.com/bipolarjohn
https://twitter.com/BipolarBattle
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"Inside Out" (2015) & anxiety, depression, grief
GUEST: Anxiety, Depression, & Grief Coach
https://madisonshea.com/
https://www.facebook.com/GriefandGroundwork/
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"We All Just Need to Drum!" (2020) & group drumming, anxiety, OCD
GUEST: Occupational Therapist & Group Drumming Facilitator Jorge Ochoa
Tambo Rhythms
http://tamborhythms.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/musicspecialneeds/
https://twitter.com/TamboRhythms
We All Just Need To Drum: http://www.weneedtodrum.com/ (WATCH FOR FREE)
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilm
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"St. Elmo's Fire" (1985) & PTSD, survival, perseverance
GUEST: Motivational Speaker Ron Blake
Blake Late Show
http://blakelateshow.nfshost.com
https://www.facebook.com/Blake-Late-Show-1480994415541825/
https://twitter.com/blateshow
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"Charlie Bartlett" (2007) & is it pro-meds? anti-meds? both? more about peer support?
GUEST: Author Anne Feustel, "Our Favorite Movies: How Films Affect Our Mental Health"
Writing Wisely
http://www.wearewritingwisely.com
https://www.facebook.com/WritingWisely
Mental Health Film Comment
http://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
http://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"Soul" (2020) & panic attacks, mental health, and more
GUEST: TV Producer Tracy Manser, Stuff Leads To Stuff
Stuff Leads to Stuff
http://www.stuffleadstostuff.com
https://www.facebook.com/ladytracym/
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"Ordinary People" (1980) & advocacy, SBD (Serious Brain Disorders), more
GUEST: Jeanne Gore, National Shattering Silence Coalition
National Shattering Silence Coalition
https://www.nationalshatteringsilencecoalition.org/
https://www.facebook.com/NationalNSSC
https://twitter.com/NSSCoalition
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"The Benzodiazepine Medical Disaster" (2017) and, um, benzo's
GUEST: D. Foster, Benzo Free Podcast
Benzo Free Podcast
https://www.benzofree.org/features/benzofreepodcast/
The Benzodiazepine Medical Disaster
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVoFlGR7Lhs
- Just FYI- no 'pill-shaming' here. That's specifically emphasized.*
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"The Definition of Insanity" (2020) & AOT (Assisted Outpatient Treatment)
GUEST: Janet Hays, Healing Minds NOLA
Healing Minds NOLA
https://healingmindsnola.org/
The Definition of Insanity (via PBS)
https://www.pbs.org/show/definition-insanity/
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"It's Kind of a Funny Story" (2010) & suicide prevention, faith, and mental health
GUEST: Jared, Louder Now Podcast
Louder Now Podcast
https://www.facebook.com/LouderNowMH/
https://twitter.com/loudernowmh
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"Ben Is Back (2018) & opiate addiction, NAMI family support groups
GUEST: Charla, advocate for NAMI family support groups
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@yahoo.com
"Memory Games" (2018) and memory & mnemonics
GUEST: Chase DiMarco, The Medical Mnemonist Podcast
The Medical Mnemonist Podcast
https://www.prospectivedoctor.com/the-medical-mnemonist-podcast/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/medicalmnemonistmastermind/
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind" (2004) & BPD, memory and mental health
GUEST: Anne Feustel, Author of "Our Favorite Movies: How Films Affect Our Mental Health"
Writing Wisely
https://wearewritingwisely.com/our-favorite-movies/
https://www.facebook.com/WritingWisely/
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"We Don't 'Move On' From Grief..." (2019) & grief
GUEST: Jenifer Ramirez, Joyful Like Maggie
Joyful Like Maggie
https://joyfullikemaggie.com/ourmission/
https://www.facebook.com/joyfullikemaggie
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"Ragamuffin" (2014) & masks, authenticity
GUEST: Master Certified Life Coach Sue Bowles
Sue Bowles: http://suebowles.com/
My Step Ahead: http://www.mystepahead.com
https://www.facebook.com/mystepahead
https://twitter.com/mystepahead
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"Ben X" (2007) & autism, Asperger's, bullying
GUEST: Panna Bodori
Mental Health Film Comment
http://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
http://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"Ladybird" (2017) & anxiety
GUEST: Liz Coalts from The Anxious Adult
The Anxious Adult
https://theanxiousadult.mykajabi.com/
https://www.facebook.com/theAnxiousAdult/
https://twitter.com/adultanxious
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https:/www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"The Extraordinary Ordinary" (2020) & mental health in media
GUEST: Director/Screenwriter/Producer Natalie Rodriguez
The Extraordinary Ordinary
https://www.facebook.com/TheExtraOrdFilm/
https://twitter.com/TheExtraOrdFilm
https://tubitv.com/movies/532523/the-extraordinary-ordinary
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"Inside Out" (2015) & mindful living, emotional wellness...and movies
GUEST: Whitney Lauritsen, This Might Get Uncomfortable Podcast
Whitney Lauritsen: https://whitneylauritsen.com/
This Might Get Uncomfortable: http://podcast.wellevatr.com/
https://www.facebook.com/whitlauritsen
https://twitter.com/wellevatr/
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
Email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
"War Room" (2015) and prayer (yes, we talk faith this episode)
GUEST: Licensed Professional Counselor Carrie Bock
Hope For Anxiety and OCD
https://hopeforanxietyandocd.com/
https://www.facebook.com/hopeforanxietyandocd
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"A Beautiful Mind" (2001) & its depiction of schizophrenia
GUEST: Will Hall, Madness Radio
Madness Radio: https://www.madnessradio.net/
https://www.facebook.com/madnessradioFM/
https://twitter.com/willhall
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"Slap Shot" (1977) & suicide prevention
GUEST: Lawrence Sprung, Mitlin Money Mindset Podcast
Mitlin Financial: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/insights/blog/
https://www.facebook.com/LawrenceDSprung
https://twitter.com/MitlinMoney
https://www.afsp.org
Heads up: More AFSP info on Mitlin Money Podcast in May*
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
http://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"The Snake Pit" (1948) and its depiction of mental illness
GUEST: Anne Feustel, Author of "Our Favorite Movies: How Films Affect Our Mental Health"
Writing Wisely: http://www.writingwisely.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritingWisely
Mental Health Film Comment
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcommen
"The Social Dilemma" (2020) & social media, mindfulness
GUEST: Sr. Nancy Usselmann, Pauline Center For Media Studies
Pauline Center For Media Studies: http://www.bemediamindful.org
https://www.facebook.com/paulinemediastudies
https://twitter.com/paulinemediaed
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"The Social Dilemma" and social media influence
GUEST: McKenna, Revealing The Ivory Tower Podcast
https://www.revealingtheivorytowerpod.com/
https://www.instagram.com/revealingtheivorytowerpodcast
https://www.tiktok.com/@revealingtheivorytower
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"Doing Time on Maple Drive" (1992) & coming out, suicide prevention
GUEST: Archie Messersmith-Bunting, M.S.
Archie Messersmith-Bunting, M.S.
https://www.archiecares.com/
https://www.facebook.com/archie.messbunt
https://twitter.com/thearchstar
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"Enough" (2002) and domestic violence
GUEST: Dr. Michele Finneran, Ph.D., Author of "Surviving Domestic Abuse"
Dr. Michele Finneran, Ph.D.
https://www.drmichelefinneran.com
https://www.facebook.com/dr.finneran
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"Hidden Figures" (2016) and anxiety, math and S.T.E.A.M.
GUEST: Math Consultant, Rosalba Serrano-McFadden
Zenned Math
https://zennedmath.com
https://www.facebook.com/ZennedMaths
https://twitter.com/ZennedMath
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcommen
"Blinded By The Light" (2019) & Bruce Springsteen, depression, feeling better
GUEST: Jesse from Set Lusting Bruce Podcast
Set Lusting Bruce
https://setlustingbruce.com
https://www.facebook.com/SetLustingBruce
https://twitter.com/setlustingbruce
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"Remember The Titans" (2000) & the importance of the words we use
GUEST: Dr. Ashley Perkins, PharmD & suicide prevention advocate
Dr. Ashley Perkins
https://twitter.com/becauseimatter
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
http://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"Love & "Mercy" (2014) & depiction of mental health issues in film
GUEST: Author Anne Feustel, "Our Favorite Movies: How Films Affect Our Mental Health"
https://www.facebook.com/WritingWisely
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"A Friend Called Spider-Man" (2018 short) & trauma, suicide prevention
GUEST: Dr. Lulu from The Suicide Pages Podcast
https://www.teenalive.com/podcast.html
https://www.facebook.com/SuicidePages/
https://twitter.com/UchennaUmeh9
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"The Best Years of Our Lives" (1946) and adjusting to the homefront after service
GUEST: Annette from A Wide Ride Called Life & The Truths We Hide Podcast
A Wild Ride Called Life https://www.awildridecalledlife.com/
https://www.facebook.com/awildridecalledlife/
https://twitter.com/Awldridecaldlfe
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"You Can Heal Your Life" (2007) & listening and...healing
GUEST: Daniel Levin, Visionary & Author of "The Mosaic"
Daniel Bruce Levin
http://danielbrucelevin.com
https://themosaiconline.com
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"Promising Young Woman" (2020) & domestic violence, media
GUEST: Jasmin Shojai, Australia's Top Glamour Model 2017
Jasmine Shojai
https://www.facebook.com/jasminshojaimodel
https://twitter.com/jasmin_shojai
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"Playtime" (1967) and...well, playtime
GUEST: Kara Latta, Founder & Chief Fun Officer, The Playful Warrior
https://www.theplayfulwarrior.com/
IG: http://www.instagram.com/theplayfulwarrior
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"Joker" (2019) & Messy 4 Mind, #EndTheStigma
GUEST: Tom, Messy 4 Mind
Messy 4 Mind
https://www.facebook.com/messy4mind
https:https://twitter.com/messy4mind
Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"Michael Clayton" (2007) & meds, bipolar disorder
GUEST: Bipolar Educator Bob Krulish
https://bobkrulish.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BipolarSolutions
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"Door To Door" (2002) & cerebral palsy, representation in media
GUEST: Win Charles, Ask Win Podcast
Ask Win: http://askwin.weebly.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ButterfliesofWisdom/
https://twitter.com/WinKellyCharles
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"The Benzo House" (YouTube Channel) & side effects of, withdrawal from, a certain class of meds
This is something that's not really openly discussed in many mental health circles
GUEST: Melissa, The Benzo House
https://www.facebook.com/TheBenzoHouse
https://www.instagram.com/the_benzo_house/
https://twitter.com/thebenzohouse
https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBenzoHouse
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"Girl, Interrupted" (1999) & depiction of mental health issues in film
GUEST: Author Anne Fuestel, "Our Favorite Movies: How Films Affect Our Mental Health"
https://www.facebook.com/WritingWisely
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
"The Co-Op" (2021 short) & disability representation in film
GUEST: "The Co-Op" Director Cameron S. Mitchell
https://www.facebook.com/thecoopmovie
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8942184
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"The Breakfast Club" (1985) and active listening
GUEST: Lyn Lindbergh, Listening Skills Podcast
Listening Skills: https://www.listeningskills.shop/
https://www.facebook.com/ListeningSkillsPodcast
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"Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me" (1992) & dissociation, trauma, surrealism and art therapy
GUEST: Life Purpose Expert Mike Iamele
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IG: http://www.instagram.com/mikeiamele
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"Turn It Around: The Story of East Bay Punk" (2017) & punk and mental health and recovery
GUEST: Peer Support Worker Craig Lewis
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"Uncut Gems" (2019) & gambling addiction
GUEST: Patrick, recovering addict from Seattle
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"Medicating Normal" (2020) and medicating (and over-medicating)
GUESTS: Co-Director/Co-Producer Lynn Cunningham & one of the film's subjects Angela Peacock
Medicating Normal https://medicatingnormal.com
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"Chasing The Present" (2020) & anxiety, mindfulness, happiness
GUEST: Producer/Director Mark Waters & Film's Subject James Sebastiano, Jr.
Chasing The Present
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"The 13th Step" (2016) & recovery and alternatives to AA
GUEST: Coralyn Martin, Recovery Coach & Founder of Recovery Revolution
Explicit language warning
Cory Exists https://coryexists.com/
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"Kindness is Contagious" (2014) and, um...kindness and gratitude
GUEST: Kindleigh Chief Kindness Officer Leigh Clark
Kindleigh: https://www.kindleigh.org/
https://www.facebook.com/kindleigh.org/
https://twitter.com/kindleigh_org
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"Out of Discord Into Harmony" (2008) & guilt and shame
GUEST: Filmmaker and author Lois Hollis
Lois Hollis
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https://twitter.com/loishollis3
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"Silver Linings Playbook" (2012) & panic, anxiety, wellness
GUEST: Cat Dean, Hype Girl Podcast
https://www.hypegirlcat.com/hype-girl-podcast
https://www.facebook.com/Catherine.Dean0106
https://twitter.com/Catherin3_
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"The Color Purple" (1985) & trauma, art, mental health
GUEST: Al from Al Speak Up podcast
Al Speak Up: http://anchor.fm/alspeakup
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"All The Bright Places" (2020) - suicide prevention & ending the stigma
GUEST: Professional Certified Coach Michelle Anhang
https://www.michelleanhangcoaching.com/
https://www.facebook.com/michelleanhangcoaching/
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"The Couch Trip" (1988) & comedy & mental illness in the media
(Or something like that...you just need to listen to see how it turned out.)
GUEST: Comedian Marvin McCarthy
https://www.facebook.com/riceandchips1
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"Peyton Place" (1957) & navigating relationships through mental health issues
GUEST: Author, Relationship Conflict Transformation Coach & Marriage Educator Kingsley Moyo
https://www.relationshipfactor.org/
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https://www.twitter.com/ItsKingsleyMoyo
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"Sorry To Bother You" (2018) & mental health care in communities of color
GUEST: Professional Mental Health Advocate & Professional Motivational Speaker Tamuri Richardson
https://www.tleannespeaks.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TLeanneSpeaksLLC
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"The Swerve" (2020) & depression & resources for recovery
GUEST: Motivational Speaker & Transformational Author Erica Lynn
https://ericalynnspeaks.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ericalynnspeaks
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"28 Days" (2000) & rehab, addiction, sobriety
GUEST: Stephan
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We wrap up Mental Health & Horror Films Week with "Safe" (1995)
GUEST: "Wait, Wait, Don't Kill Me" (2020) Film Director Adam Lippe
Opens virtually at Laemmle Theaters on October 23rd here:
https://www.laemmle.com/film/wait-wait-dont-kill-me
https://waitwaitdontkillme.com/
https://www.facebook.com/WWDKMTheMovie/
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"Alive." (2020) - Mental Health & Horror Films Week
GUEST: Jules Vincent, "Alive." (2020)
(And, yes, I ask about the "abandoned sanitarium" verbiage on the film's description - no cause for alarm: as I discussed with him, I like this movie a lot.)
Good horror movie currently at 78% (critics)/94% (audience) on RT
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/alive_2019
https://www.facebook.com/Alivethemovie
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"Mental Health Transparency" (2017 short) & anxiety
GUEST: Artist Joshua Dusk, author of "Walt and The Weird, Long Dark"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oog-4t9n2A
https://www.facebook.com/waltandtheweirdlongdark/
https://joshuaduskart.wordpress.com
"The Grizzlies" (2020) & suicide prevention
GUEST: Suicide Prevention Advocate Gordon Corsetti
https://mentallyagile.com/
FB @mentallyagile
Twitter @mental_agility
"Stroke" (2017 short) & stroke awareness, mental health
GUEST: "Favor" Author and Victory Coach Kawan Glover
"Stroke" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPPQjuTSjMM
https://www.facebook.com/OvercomeAdversityWithKawan
https://twitter.com/kawan_glover
bit.ly/Favorthebook
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"The Red Balloon" (1956) - mental health, music, and....um, Oasis
GUEST: Andrew Entwistle, The Entwistle Podcast
"The Red Balloon"- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNLpfEDliV0
https://theentwistlepodcast.libsyn.com/
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"Yes Man" (2008) - mental health, suicide prevention
GUEST: Mind-Body Wellness Coach Amanda Webster
https://amandawebsterhealth.com/
https://www.instagram.com/amandawebsterhealth/
https://www.youtube.com/amandawebsterhealth
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"Life, Animated" (2016) - we talk autism this episode and this documentary
GUEST: Motivational Speaker Jimmy Clare, Crazy Fitness Guy
https://www.facebook.com/Jimmy.Clare.Speaker/
https://www.instagram.com/jbc.motivate/
Mental Health Film Comment
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"The Great Buck Howard" (2008) - magic, mind-reading, discovery
GUEST: Mind-reader Anthony Prescuitti
https://www.facebook.com/anthonythemagician/
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"Things We Lost In The Fire" (2007) - homicide survivors and conflicted grief
GUEST: Psychologist, author and host of "Domino Effect of Murder" Podcast Jan Canty
https://www.facebook.com/JCantyPhD/
http://www.jancantyphd.com
https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/domino-effect-of-murder/
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The Blues Brothers (1980) - comedy, mental health, music, recovery
GUEST: Chad Smith, C's Get Degrees Podcast & The Chad M. Smith Brand
https://www.facebook.com/thechadmsmith
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cs-get-degrees-going-from-average-to-extraordinary
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I'm Thinking of Ending Things (2020) - mental health, community, and voting
GUEST: Claudia Zapata, What Are You Running For podcast
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"Boys Don't Cry" (2020 short) - men's mental health
GUEST: Choreographer/Director John Ross, "Boys Don't Cry"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKA4Vb5kWzQ
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Life's lessons from one of the latest Disney movies
GUESTS: father & son magic duo Dan Chan & James Chan
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General discussion incl. eliminating stigma - "Shock Corridor" (1963)
GUEST: automythographist and author Laux
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Porn addiction - "Boogie Nights" (1997) - education, info & referral
GUEST: Joshua Shea, Pornography Addiction Expert & Author
*Explicit content warning - listener discretion advised
More info:
NAMI: http://www.nami.org
Mental Health America: http://mhanational.org
Joshua Shea: http://recoveringpornaddict.com
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Tourette's - "Motherless Brooklyn" (2019) - info & referral
GUEST: Dan Zerin, "My Voices Have Tourette's" podcast (Iceland)
mental health & recovery UK, US - "The Terminal (2004) - info & referral
GUEST: Paul & Emma, Mental Heads podcast