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Join hosts Dr. Kristina Hallett and Kristin Walker for one of those conversations that flew by in what felt like ten minutes but lasted almost an hour. Jazz Biancci, CAPP, founder and creator of The Consciousness Project 2020, is an Author, Speaker and Channel. She joins us for one of those deep and resonating conversations we absolutely love.Jazz Biancci helps people access their invisible influences to discover what they don't know they don't know, to have a greater impact in the world. Jazz has been a speaker at the Fit, Feminine & Fierce Conference in NYC, the Speaker Salon NYC, and a panelist at Soul Clarity & Abundance Live. She is currently the online host and co-producer of MamboNYC.com, co-host and producer of Spiraling Inspiration on blogtalkradio.com, producer of Healing & Becoming The Divine Masculine, and producer and moderator of The Summer Series LIVE: Anchoring During Troubled Times, and Conscious Masculinity Part ll: Diving Deeper.www.jazzbiancci.comwww.speakerswhodare.com

Welcome Erin Mahone and her incredible podcast to our network. Someone who you zing with immediately because she is so talented and caring - the best kind of charm oozes from her being. Her podcast is #ifyoucouldseeme at www.ifyoucouldseeme.com or https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/ifyoucouldseeme/.For over a decade Erin Mahone has worked to build a stronger, more inclusive world. Her work is inspired by a childhood growing up in a family touched by mental illness, years working in the arts and in the mental health field, and her own experiences with anxiety and depression. Erin learned from her grandparents the value of humility, humor, and acceptance. She believes that life's struggles, no matter how severe, do not define, or limit, a person’s capacity for greatness, achievement, or love. Every person has a distinct story that is worthy of respect. Erin combines storytelling, writing, music, and other elements to share and teach this message with unique and inspiring offerings for audien

Christine Louis de Canonville is one of our most popular guests. We went back through the archives to rerun some of her shows. Christine is an Author, trainer, speaker, and counselor. She has written two books about The Dark Triad: The Three Faces of Evil and When Shame Begets Shame.http://narcissisticbehavior.net/about-me/

Dr. Alix Nassiri is a Double Board Certified Addiction Medicine Physician, an Anesthesiologist, EMDR trained, Trauma-focused Clinician and Founder of REACH Wellness, a cutting-edge brain and body institute. Dr. Nassiri's outstanding medical expertise and breakthrough treatments has made him one of the Top Physicians in the Los Angeles area for Behavioral Health & Wellness. Dr. Nassiri helps patients with a full range of behavioral health issues, ranging from substance and alcohol use disorders, depression, PTSD, anxiety, OCD and chronic pain. www.reachdetox.com

Michael Garrett is the President and Chief Executive Officer of CNS Healthcare. He joins our hosts David Ballenberger and Kristin Sunanta Walker to talk about integrated care and mental health. A topic not completely understood by many in the mental health field. Michael talks about this in relation to CNS Healthcare and the industry in general.Michael K. Garrett is an experienced President with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Budgeting, Social Services, Government, and Managerial Finance. Strong business development professional with a Master of Science (M.S.) focused in Health Services Administration from Central Michigan University.

What does it mean for female leaders to lead as themselves? Join hosts Catherine Greer Limpo and Kristin Sunanta Walker as they explore the statements below on this terrific show in our Women Who Lead series on Mental Health News Radio. Leading as ourselves:- being our actual selves- speaking as we think or feel- sharing our opinions as they are without bias- having no fear in the way that we interact with others- using our personal experiences to storytell and guide - using our histories as a leaders tool- current philosophies of the authentic leader- authentic leader- diagram below- Brene Brown- daring to lead, gifts of imperfection- critique of authentic leadership not just tailoring of leadership to the audience- following principles of experience, introspection, feedback, adjustment- have movements like #metoo made it easier to be ourselves?- speaking the truth- the leadership opportunity- our uniqueness and weaknesses makes us stronger- 5 ways to develop strengths- 5-ways-discover-and-develop-your-uniqu

Jaime Grace answers questions from listeners about narcissistic relationships and narcissistic mothers.Grace’s work incorporates Western, depth psychology, developmental theory, as well as meditative, contemplative, and mindfulness-based approaches to interpersonal and personal growth, spiritual transformation, and emotional healing.His interests and therapeutic training are in the field of analytical and Jungian psychology, and attachment theory. His spiritual background is influenced by Buddhist concepts, Sufism, Christian Mystics, and Shamanistic experiences.At present, Grace runs his online private practice worldwide (in English and Portuguese). He also runs workshops online and around the world. Besides that, he spends the rest of his time being a spiritual mentor, psychotherapist, shamanic practitioner, teacher, coach and writer.jaimegrace.org

Wendy Levine joins our host Kristin Sunanta Walker to dispel some of the attitudes and beliefs about Anorexia. The biggest one being that this is something young people always "grow out of". A very candid discussion about the long and arduous journey of every day and often life long recovery. Born in Worcester, MA on March 6, 1955, Wendy is an award winning writer who has published two books: Butterflies Are Free...What About Me: One Woman's Struggle With Anorexia Nervosa and The Latke Man.A magna cum laude graduate of the State University of New York at New Paltz, Wendy was the recipient of a prestigious journalism scholarship from Rotary International for graduate study abroad.Wendy is a volunteer "cuddler" in the NICU at JHACH in St. Petersburg, FL

Our listeners know that comedy and mental health go together like peas and carrots. Everyone on our podcast network is allowed to laugh about mental health and mental illness. Why? Because we're in it - day in and day out right along with you.Join Frank King AKA The Mental Health Comedian as we talk about his journey through mental illness and how he utilizes his experience to bring awareness to a subject that still can make people shift uncomfortably in their seats. Frank King, Suicide Prevention and Postvention Public Speaker and Trainer was a writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years. Depression and suicide run his family. He’s thought about killing himself more times than he can count. He’s fought a lifetime battle with Major Depressive Disorder and Chronic Suicidality, turning that long dark journey of the soul into five TEDx Talks and sharing his lifesaving insights on Mental Health Awareness with associations, corporations, and colleges. A Motivational Public Speaker who uses his life lessons to start t

Take notes - this is an excellent show about utilizing social media as a business in the mental health field. Many things have changed and Ann gets into it with hosts David Ballenberger and Kristin Walker. Ann Siegle has a B.A. in Advertising from Michigan State University with an emphasis in marketing and advertising design. Ann Siegle was CEO of Spoke8 Marketing from July 2012 – June 2015. From 2003 to 2010, Ann was a Partner at Tria Design & Marketing. Ann’s early career included a decade in her own marketing/branding firm Paradise Graphic Design, stints in publishing and a career as an entrepreneur and employee in high tech marketing. As a marketing consultant, Ann has spent more than 25 years helping businesses grow and achieve their goals.Ms. Siegle is also an active advocate for health and health care not-for-profits including HOPING, a child-loss support group for Mid-Michigan parents for neonatal and postnatal infant loss. She is a founding member of the Capital Area Breastfeeding Coalition and a

One of the founders of ZenCharts, Dan Callahan, joins our network founder, Kristin Sunanta Walker, to discuss his organization and a side of business practices in mental health that can hurt rather than help patient care. We decided that this show in particular should start season 5 of our signature podcast. ZenCharts has been with us for three years nurturing our success and supporting what used to be one show and is now over 40 dedicated to mental health and addiction. We ring in 2019 supporting these talented, incredible human beings that truly care about the work they do and how it supports our shared field of service. ZenCharts was conceived by Dan Callahan, a licensed social worker and treatment center owner with over 30 years of clinical experience, and his son Sean. It provides an intelligent EHR that makes paperwork easier and more efficient for behavioral healthcare clinicians. It has since evolved into a cutting edge resource using proprietary technology that automates workflows, creates triggers a

Join your hosts of the Be Awesome series Dr. Kristina Hallett and Kristin Walker talking today about what all humans experience: Chaos. How do we go into a new year and bring tools to help ourselves remain calm with the inevitable chaos that comes into our lives? How do each of us look at calm and chaos in our own unique ways? How can different perspectives help us get to the calm?Dr. Hallett is a board certified specialist in clinical psychology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology. Dr. Hallett has over 25 years of experience providing psychotherapy, consultation, and supervision to medical and mental health professionals in addressing relationship and major life issues – depression, anxiety, substance abuse, parenting, divorce, and other life challenges. Dr. Hallett is a certified divorce mediator and a nationally certified parenting coordinator.In addition to psychotherapy, Dr. Hallett provides Executive Coaching - the fast track to leadership, confidence and work-life synergy. Her

The Power of Joy: 5 powerful, proven ways to heal yourself and have more joy over the holidays could not come at a better time. We decided to air this on Christmas Eve for a reason - it's certainly needed for this season.1) The Power of your Presence: Bringing your most connected, whole self to the table for the holidays2) The Power of your Passion: the pipeline to the Soul and how to use this to overcome depression naturally3) The Power of your Awareness: "Know thyself" over the holidays and feel more in control!4) The Power of your Choices: Stepping out of the drama triangle and into your strength5) The Power of your Playfulness: Get some natural dopamine and lighten up over the holidays Dr. Shannon D. South, aka the “Joy Doctor”, is an award winning therapist, an amazon best-selling author, and an inspirational speaker. As an expert in the field of spirituality and healing trauma for over 20 years, she knows how to assist people in finding wholeness and joy naturally. In 1994, Shannon had a spiritual expe

Join Jann and Shari Simmons for a very special show about connection, generational trauma, loss, grief, and resilience. Shari is currently the Executive Director of Fire Mountain Treatment Center and is an Adjunct Professor at Colorado Christian University, where she teaches Crisis/Trauma, Psychopathology and Management/Administration.Since a young age, Shari has studied resiliency and the enduring self-sabotaging thoughts that are often the result of trauma. She is co-author of Which Way?, a memoir and psychological handbook on trauma for survivors, clinicians, and anyone who wants to understand and celebrate just how resilient the human spirit is.Shari and Jann speak across the country at women’s retreats, treatment facilities, high schools and church groups, reminding others that the path we choose leads us to the life we were destined to have. After devoting much of her adult life to raising her two daughters, Jann launched a successful 12-year career as an Executive Administrator in the banking industry

Join the founder of Mental Health News Radio Network, Kristin Sunanta Walker to discuss what goes on off the air of this mental health focused digital media network. Joining her are two podcasters who host on the network. Johnnie Calloway of www.morphintoanewyou.com and Michael Koche www.positiveconnectionsradio.com.

Why do we hold ourselves to these unreasonable expectations especially as women? How forgiving are we of ourselves and our colleagues for being human? How do we lead when we are afraid? Catherine and Kristin discuss the gains we've seen for women with companies like Ford Motor Company but also how far we still have to go. They also talk about what it's like to lead when you are stuck in your own fear.Catherine Greer Limpo is a listener of a few shows on MHNR Network. She is also a mom, a friend, a leader, a professional, a mentor, a daughter, a sister, and most importantly, a mistake-maker. She has a deep desire to understand how we, as women, connect to one another and to our world as leaders. She identifies as an Oregonian, and is very thankful to live in and enjoy the Pacific Northwest with all of the outdoor beauty it has to offer.Her mission is to help other women see the leader in themselves in every aspect of life, and despite our suffering or blemishes, to succeed. She has had multiple experiences and

Ann Siegle has a B.A. in Advertising from Michigan State University with an emphasis in marketing and advertising design. Ann Siegle was CEO of Spoke8 Marketing from July 2012 – June 2015. From 2003 to 2010, Ann was a Partner at Tria Design & Marketing. Ann’s early career included a decade in her own marketing/branding firm Paradise Graphic Design, stints in publishing and a career as an entrepreneur and employee in high tech marketing. As a marketing consultant, Ann has spent more than 25 years helping businesses grow and achieve their goals.Ms. Siegle is also an active advocate for health and health care not-for-profits including HOPING, a child-loss support group for Mid-Michigan parents for neonatal and postnatal infant loss. She is a founding member of the Capital Area Breastfeeding Coalition and active in bicycling advocacy for organizations such as League of Michigan Bicyclists and the Tri-County Bicycling Association.Ms. Siegle guest lectures and gives presentations on marketing and communications

What is communal narcissism? Communal narcissism can be defined as grandiose self-views in the communal domain. Within the literature, two forms of communal narcissism, normal and pathological, can be distinguishedA communal society is one in which everyone lives and works together and property and possessions are shared rather than being owned by a particular person.

Join your hosts of the Be Awesome series Dr. Kristina Hallett and Kristin Walker with special guest - comedian Marla Schultz! Marla Schultz is a headlining stand-up-comic, actress, public speaker. She has touredthe country opening for comedian Chelsea Handler, entertained the troops overseas and guest starred on several television shows. Marla, a festival favorite, has performed at The Women in Comedy Festival in Boston, the prestigious 25th annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, The Nantucket and LA Comedy Festivals.She made her second appearance on the nationally syndicated show Comics Unleashed and was a recurring cast member on the Oxygen Network’s hidden camera show, Girls Behaving Badly.Guest starring acting credits includes TNT's Men of a Certain Age, FX's Dirt, E!Entertainment Television’s The Entertainer with Wayne Newton, Ghost Shrink andSuperstar Talent Agency, Sisters the Film, Chutzpah, The Schmoole Glick Story, Sink orSwim and The LA Short Film Festival Favorite What the Feng? which she co-wrote &

Eric Payne is a 23 year Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces with is tour on board HMCS HALIFAX 2001/02. After returning from his tour at CFS Alert in 2005 he suffered limb loss due to a head on crash with his motorcycle. This would mean the end to his 23 year career. He used it as an opportunity. He became a resource to policy for the CAF for returning Injured Veteran from Afghanistan. He became a member of the Soldier On Program from its launch and has worked diligently in disabled community for parasports. Eric works in the Public Service currently. He has been recognized by parasport organizations as builder for Para Ice Hockey and has been awarded for his ongoing advocacy work for People with a disability. He has also sat on numerous provincial boards to better the day to day lives. He is also the current Vice President of Veterans Emergency Transition Service Canada. Eric has spoke to CFB Gagetown and CFB Halifax for their International Day for Persons with disabilities He was brought back for the la