Mental Health News Radio

Cassie Ubaldo joins Melanie Vann and Kristin Sunanta Walker to talk about her work with active military, veterans, and other first responders utilizing horses. She is located in Southwest Montana and has found a way to share her passion to help others find their path to health and wellness through working with horses. She appreciates the authentic and honest lens through which horses respond to people and their energy.She strives to use those unbiased instincts in horses to allow individuals and groups the opportunity to see their own behaviors in a safe and compassionate setting so they can become empowered to start living life the way they want to live.Cassie has had a unique opportunity to mix her formal education of a bachelor's degree in psychology and a masters in education with the wisdom she has learned from growing up with horses. She is enthusiastic about sharing her experience and guidance with those interested in taking the lead in life.www.shiftefl.com

Michael Koch joins our network and our founder, Kristin Sunanta Walker, to talk about his podcast - Positive Connections Radio. Join former police detective and current certified drug and alcohol counselor, Michael Koch, invoking positive change and breaking the stigma of mental health issues among first responders.Michael shares his story of substance abuse addiction and recovery and the work he does every day with our first responders to break through the barriers to accessing vulnerability.

Join Melanie Vann and Kristin Sunanta Walker as they talk about the beginning of holiday season: Halloween. The season many of us love but also a season fraught with vulnerability.

Join your hosts Dr. Kristina Hallett and Kristin Sunanta Walker for an AWESOME discussion with functional nutritionist and healthcare disrupter, Sharon Holand Gelfand. How can we talk about nutrition differently especially as it relates to our mental health? Nutrition and health is greater than the food we eat.Understanding how our gut is our second brain and what to pay attention to.Why eating healthy is not enough.Where do I start?Officially, Sharon is a Clinical Nutritionist, Author, Speaker and Lifestyle Expert.She empowers women and men (like you) to get to the root of your health issues so you can live the life you’re supposed to live.Dr. Kristina Hallett is a board certified specialist in clinical psychology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology. She 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, di

Join host Kristin Sunanta Walker and Katie Frauenfelder as they take a different tack when it comes to discussing eating disorders. Katie understands this disorder from her own personal experience as well as her clinical training which makes for a deeper and more vulnerable discussion about a very sensitive topic. Katie S Frauenfelder MA, PLPC, CPT is an NASM Certified Personal Trainer as well as a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor. She strives to utilize her education and experience in both fields to provide a holistic approach in her practice. She specializes in eating disorders, specifically in athletes and individuals struggling with compulsive exercise. Her goal is to help clients find a healthy balance nutritionally, mentally, and physically. She is also versed in depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, OCD, PTSD, abuse, sexuality, self-harm, addiction, and trauma.

Join hosts Johnny Crowder and Kristin Sunanta Walker as they speak with Mark Hunter, front man for the heavy metal band CHIMAIRA, who Stars in Upcoming Documentary About Mental Health, “Down Again” Out October 10, 2018, World Mental Health Day, at https://downagainfilm.com/. Mark has dealt with depression and bipolar for a good part of his life. On October 10, 2018 – World Mental Health Day – Mark Hunter will share his personal story about utilizing his art to battle personal struggles and bipolar disorder in a heartfelt upcoming documentary, Down Again. The film is directed by Nick Cavalier – also recognized for directing Derek Hess’ award-winning Forced Perspective documentary – and will be free and available to stream at this link on October 10: https://downagainfilm.com/. Read an in-depth interview about Down Again and view clips of the film via Loudwire: http://loudwire.com/down-again-explores-mental-illness-via-a-metal-frontman/. Johnny Crowder is the front man for the heavy metal band PRISON and also t

Luke is one of our favorite guests. His honesty about facing addiction and swimming through recovery makes it hard to end any conversation with him. Join Luke and our host Kristin Walker as they keep it real about mental health, Karma, self-care, and more on this incredible show!Luke Richards is a recovered addict and a survivor of suicide. Over 4 years ago his life was on a singular trajectory - caught in the cycle of addiction with no hope of recovery. With the help of lots of people he did recover, and have been blessed with an amazing life. He believes that society writes addicts off as "lost causes" and today is trying to change perceptions about addicts through sharing his journey and his latest project a 2019 English channel swim.http://www.heraldsun.com.au/lifestyle/health/recovered-alcoholic-who-couldnt-swim-is-now-taking-on-the-english-channel/news-story/97e559ebe75e69468252361816c92b68www.facebook.com/Swim4Recovery

Bipolar Disorder is stigmatized in the already stigmatized world of mental health and mental illness. Join the host of Hysteria Radio, Joseph Fusaro, Kristin Walker, and Dr. Brian Quinn to discuss this in more detail with some follow up questions from listeners after his last visit with us on Mental Health News Radio.Dr. Quinn is author of The Depression Sourcebook, 2nd edition and Wiley Concise Guides to Mental Health: Bipolar Disorder, and is a practicing clinical social worker in Huntington, New York . Dr. Quinn specializes in working with individuals suffering from mood disorders, marital problems and substance abuse in the Long Island area. He received his master's degree from the University of Chicago and his Ph.D. in clinical social work from New York University . He has a post-graduate certificate in psychoanalytic psychotherapy from Beth Israel Medical Center in New York . Dr. Quinn has appeared on TV and radio talk shows and has lectured to both the public and professionals on mood disorders, marita

Colleen Gallagher is the CEO of Colleen Gallagher International. She is a cancer-survivor, businesswoman, coach, consultant, speaker, author, world-traveler, millennial and specialist in evolutionary transformation. Colleen is extremely passionate about empowering leaders to use their desire to make an impact in the world to drive their income results. Her vision is to transform leaders and shift culture by passionately empowering individuals, companies and leaders to improve connectivity and move into lifestyle careers. Colleen believes individuals deserve to live a life with complete freedom on their terms, so she has devoted her life to creating tools that empower individuals to step into the Evolutionary Leader that exist within them.Colleen is here to serve the epic leaders who are here to do massive things in the world. Colleen works with the top leaders from just staring their transformational journey all the way to executive CEO clients. If you are already a successful human you are NOW wanting to c

Jean-Guy Poirier is an advocate for PTSD and founder of PTSD The truth behind the smile. He runs his non-profit in Stratford, Ontario. Today he joins host, Kristin Sunanta Walker, to discuss what led him to the diagnosis of PTSD and why his mission is to help others on their journey.

Born & raised in Long Island New York, Ryan at an early age knew that he was a Fringe Dweller and was never considered a “normal kid.” Ryan always thought differently and while he loved learning, he found school to be incredibly boring. Ryan also drew ire from teachers for constant daydreaming and causing playful chaos. After escaping the clutches of organized religion & societal pressure to “fit in,” Ryan developed an insatiable curiosity for science & spirituality.Ryan has zero regards for “sacred cows,” any type of collective group thinking, drama, and any institution that puts people on a ‘holier than thou horseshit’ pedestal above others.On the journey of discovery Ryan has become a passionate animal rights activist. He’s also had the honor of working with several of his mentors including Metaphysical Visionary Stuart Wilde, Howard Stern, Ron Paul, and Michael Levine. Ryan has also spectacularly failed at stand up comedy, dating, having patience, and taking life seriously.Ryan created the Out

Dr. Kristin Neff joins us on Mental Health News Radio to talk about self-compassion. She studied communications as an undergraduate at the University of California at Los Angeles. She did her graduate work at University of California at Berkeley, studying moral development with Dr. Elliot Turiel. Her dissertation research was conducted in Mysore, India, where she examined children’s moral reasoning. She then spent two years of post-doctoral study with Dr. Susan Harter at Denver University, studying issues of authenticity and self-concept development. She is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin.During Kristin’s last year of graduate school she became interested in Buddhism, and has been practicing meditation in the Insight Meditation tradition ever since. While doing her post-doctoral work she decided to conduct research on self-compassion – a central construct in Buddhist psychology and one that had not yet been examined empirically.In addition to her pioneering research into

Join your hosts of our series Be Awesome, Kristin Sunanta Walker and Dr. Kristina Hallett, as they talk about The Power of Self with fear strategist, author, and consultant, Robin Joy Meyers. Women hire Robin to unblock obstacles, distractions, self-doubt and escape fears and those self-sabotaging voices in our head, because often women are challenged with balancing work, relationships and life. She is here to help you reach YOUR VISION & GOALS so that the path you choose inspires you. Activate Bold Choices and live life fearlessly and unapologetically. Take your "Alone" time and make it a time of solitude, growth and empowerment.Never lose site of your dreams and passions no matter what transition of life you are at. Embrace your life changes as a bridge from the present to the future.CREATE THE LIFE YOU WANT BECAUSE YOU ARE WORTH IT!Her mission is to empower women all over the world to use fear to your advantage. #F*FEAR!www.robinmeyers.life

What is a truly powerful woman? Is she powerful because of who appointed her to a leadership table or because she appointed herself there? Catherine and Kristin discuss how to navigate your relationships with other women who don't agree with your brand of leadership. From Kavanaugh to Dr. Ford to Cosby to Trump to Moonves, women are fighting, in some cases more fiercely than men for men. How do those us of in leadership positions continue to keep our respective ships sailing through the divide?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

Dr. Quinn is author of The Depression Sourcebook, 2nd edition and Wiley Concise Guides to Mental Health: Bipolar Disorder, and is a practicing clinical social worker in Huntington, New York . Dr. Quinn specializes in working with individuals suffering from mood disorders, marital problems and substance abuse in the Long Island area. He received his master's degree from the University of Chicago and his Ph.D. in clinical social work from New York University . He has a post-graduate certificate in psychoanalytic psychotherapy from Beth Israel Medical Center in New York . Dr. Quinn has appeared on TV and radio talk shows and has lectured to both the public and professionals on mood disorders, marital problems and substance abuse. www.brianquinnphd.com

Rumination is part of trauma bonding in psychology abusive relationships. It's a stage during and after the relationship has ended. Listen in as Melanie Vann and Kristin Walker talk about the stages that come after no contact and that, yes, you do stop thinking of them.

Dr. Nolan Williams, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. We speak about new treatment options for use in treatment-resistant patients with OCD, including brain stimulation. A deep TMS device was recently FDA approved for the treatment of treatment-resistant OCD.Deep brain stimulation works to target specific areas of the brain and can affect the treatment of certain disorders including OCD and depression. Brain stimulation devices utilizing transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) technology have also recently been approved to treat disorders including OCD and depression. About OCD: Over 1.2 million OCD patients are considered treatment resistant to first-line therapies, including SSRIs. After first-line therapies fail, many physicians consider neuromodulation options such as brain surgery. A new, non-invasive neuromodulation strategy involves TMS targeting the anterior cingulate cortex region of the brain. In addition to providing another treatment option

Join Dr. Marc Feldman and retired dog breeder "Styles Bennet" to discuss Munchausen by Proxy in cases where animals are medically abused so their owners can garner attention. Marc D. Feldman, M.D. is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Adjunct Professor of Psychology, the University of Alabama (UA), Tuscaloosa, Alabama. A Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, he is the author of more than 100 peer-reviewed articles in the professional literature. Dr. Feldman is an international expert in factitious disorder, Munchausen syndrome, Munchausen by proxy, and malingering, and his credits include five books including Dying to be Ill.www.munchausen.com

Join us for the third show in our series on Mental Health News Radio: Be Awesome with Dr. Kristina Hallett! Join Dr. Hallett and Kristin Walker as they talk about what it means to use your voice. We also talk about healthy boundaries - how to set them, keep them, and realize they are part of your self-care. 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 specialty is assisting driven professionals and entrepreneurs to become str

Christine Monaghan joins our podcast network with her show Stress Is Optional. She and our host, Kristin Sunanta Walker, discuss her show, what Stress Is Optional means to her, and her personal story.Christine started her coaching practice in 2004 and has influenced 1000+ clients in individual and group settings.You’re ambitious, motivated and considered a success by peers and friends. You hold high levels of responsibility in all life areas. Despite daily due diligence, your repetitive inner voice says “just get through this project/deadline, then you will…” Of course, another deadline arises. More and more, your normal experience is: unrelenting pressure to complete unrealistic to-do’s; new projects on top of their current workload; and, the majority of time spent working in vs on your leadership role. Your result? Feeling compromised, a dulled vibrancy and ever-present, wearing stress. Your conversations, commitments, choice reflect this. You wonder what happened and when. Self-care and relationships becom