Mental Health News Radio

Join Parvinder and Kristin as they talk about her work as a doctor, an actress, and a filmmaker. Hear all about the impact all aspects of her career has on mental health. You will find The Secret Psychiatrist, Dr. Parvinder Shergill, on an award-winning podcast, recording her own radio show, working as a doctor at the NHS in the UK, being an expert speaker for Parliament and BBC, writing her books as well as articles and poems for magazines, being a theatre and filmmaker, and performing as an actress.https://twitter.com/thesecretpsychhttps://www.thesecretpsychiatrist.com/

Join Kristin and Eliyahu as he shares his predictions about how we will get through Covid-19 and social unrest over the coming months.Eliyahu Jian is an author, life and spiritual coach, motivational speaker, and advisor to people of all ages and backgrounds. He aims to empower people to be the best versions of themselves, create stronger relationships, achieve career success, and create healthier lifestyles by developing a spiritual connection. He has shared his vision and guidance with some of the world’s most famous and influential people, and most recently for everyone in his newest book: The Laughing Billionaire– How to Become Rich and Happy.https://eliyahujian.com/

Join Kristin and Jodi as they talk about the mental health struggles that come from anxiety. Jodi podcasts on her own and co-hosts with one of our own - Matt Pappas of Beyond Your Past!As a family therapist for over 20 years, Jodi shows people how to create Practical Miracles even in the most difficult times. As an inspirational speaker, she helps Generation Z and their parents find their Diamond Confidence, teaching usable tools to push past fear, connect with their personal agency, and expand their consciousness. As an anxiety-survivor, she totally gets it. As a mom of teens, she double-dog gets it. Through her TEDxWilmington talk, “Calm Anxious Kids,” and her bestselling book, You 1, Anxiety 0, Jodi is changing the way we understand the current mental health crisis. Grab her newest book, Anxiety...I’m So Done With You: A Teen’s Guide to Ditching Toxic Stress and Rewiring Your Brain for Happiness.https://jodiaman.com/

Join Kristin and Dr. Ashley Elliott as they talk about how Covid-19 is impacting her counseling and advocacy work.Dr. Ashley Elliott is Doctor Vivid. She enhances lives and visions one creative step at a time. She is a Doctor, a Mental Health Specialist, a Consultant, and a Motivational Speaker.Twitter: @DoctorVivid

You may have heard of grounding as a spiritual practice, but did you know that grounding legitimately has positive effects on the body? Listen to Kristin, and co-host Georgia, speak with Laura Koniver, MD about her book, "The Earth Prescription: Discover the Healing of Nature with Grounding Practices for Every Season," and the health benefits of grounding. We hear how science reflects an ongoing practice of grounding your body to the Earth has incredible physical and mental health benefits. Dr. Koniver discusses further how helpful grounding is for anxiety and depression, even your circadian rhythm.Laura Koniver, MD, is an artist, author, holistic physician, and internationally recognized grounding advocate. Koniver has been featured as an expert in four motion pictures about grounding, and is also the author of the children's book, "From the Ground Up."https://www.intuition-physician.com/

Join Kristin and Christy as they talk about how civil unrest is impacting our first responders. Christy is the host of one of our network podcasts, Firefighter Deconstructed.Christy Warren is a retired Fire Captain from the Berkeley (California) Fire Department. She has twenty-five years of service as a professional paramedic, with seventeen years as a professional firefighter. She was diagnosed with PTSD in 2014 and spent several years recovering. Since retiring from the fire service, she has completed a triathlon, the Escape From Alcatraz swim, and a bachelor’s degree in business from Washington State University. She is a volunteer at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat and works as a substitute teacher at Juvenile Hall in Martinez. She lives in Pleasant Hill, California with her wife Lisa and her dog Harriet.https://firefighterdeconstructed.com/

Join John Pallies and Kristin for an in-depth discussion on the business side of mental health organizations. Mr. Pallies is responsible for accounting, budgeting, information systems and internal controls. His goals include devising planning and performance management systems, and providing expertise in financial reporting and control to assist management in the formulation and implementation of strategy. To accomplish this he works with the rest of the management team to ensure that resources are efficiently and effectively acquired, maintained, and deployed in the best interests of all of JBRC’s stakeholders.Mr. Pallies has more than 20 years’ experience as a senior financial manager in non-profit organizations serving low-income populations experiencing challenges with homelessness, mental health and addiction. He has a Master of Science in Management from the University of Pennsylvania, a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Rutgers University and is a Certified Management Accountant.www.jbrcnj.org

Kristin and cohost, Georgia, speak with Drew about living life and working through life with anxiety and agoraphobia.Drew is the creator and host of The Anxious Truth, a slightly unorthodox anxiety podcast that’s been in full swing since 2015. With over 500,000 downloads (and growing), The Anxious Truth has spawned a large, vibrant and engaged social media community of amazing humans supporting, inspiring, encouraging and empowering each other to overcome anxiety and fear.Having suffered with anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, and depression several times over a 20 year period, Drew got it together once and for all in 2008. Since then life has been happy, productive, and “normal” (although we’d all be hard-pressed to define normal at times).For the last 15 years Drew has been active in the online anxiety community, working to use his experience and understanding to help those that are following down the path he’s traveled. His no-nonsense approach to these problems and willingness to provide direct, acti

Join Dr. Lisa Day and Kristin as they talk about how Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs can play a role in how well all of us deal with Covid-19, social distancing, mask wearing, and our mental health.Dr. Lisa Day is a clinical psychologist and registered nurse. She has been working with Meier Clinics for over 25 years.

Join Alexandra and Kristin as they talk about fashion and how adaptive fashion lines have grown to include Mental Health!Alexandra Herold about the importance of adaptive clothing for persons with disabilities.Patti + Ricky is the Adaptive Fashion Marketplace adults and kids with disAbilities, chronic conditions, hidden disabilities such as sensory processing, anxiety, autism to aging seniors, and caregivers. Shopping does not typically include or embrace differences and individuals with disAbilities. Patti + Ricky changes this with an inclusive shopping experience for all.https://www.pattiandricky.com/

Join Kristin and her guests, Lori and Jennifer, discussing how behind the scenes workers in the entertainment industry (the people who build the sets, hold the cameras, set up the lighting, etc.) are so heavily stigmatized when it comes to mental health. Lori Rubinstein is the Executive Director of the Behind the Scenes Foundation, a 501(c)3 charity which she has been with since its founding in 2005. Lori has been in the entertainment industry for over 40 years. She was the Executive Director of the Entertainment Services and Technology Association, an industry trade association, for almost 30 years until her retirement in 2018. During her tenure she oversaw the creation and development of the ANSI-accredited Technical Standards Program and the Entertainment Technician Certification Program among other initiatives. Her experience in the industry also includes working as a professional dancer, as a lighting designer and stage manager for dance, symphony, theater and musicals, and for industry businesses includ

One of our most downloaded guests, counselor Steven Welch joins us to discuss the topic of Colorism.1. What is colorism ?2. Why do we need to know about colorism as mental health practitioners?3. What are some examples of colorism?4. What is the connection between colonialism and colorism?5. What are your automatic thoughts when you see a dark skinned black man?6. How does colorism impact self-esteem?7. What are some examples of colorism in the media?8. Where else is colorism practiced around the world?9. How is colorism expressed in your household?10. What are some resources to learn more about colorism?Steven Welch is a seasoned psychotherapist with over 27 years of experience in the areas of addiction, HIV, LGBT, adult and adolescent care.As a Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, ACSW, CCTP and Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), he is able to adapt his clinical knowledge to support clients in a wide spectrum of life stressors.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/stev

Jon and Kristin talk about the importance of music as a therapeutic modality in mental health. Jon shares his unique way of working with children and adults to help them get comfortable and let the healing in!In Johannesburg, South Africa, Jon grew up hearing that “children should be seen and not heard” which helped inspire his life’s work. In addition to be a leading advocate for music therapy and education reform, his ultimate goals are to help children to have a larger platform to be listened to and understood while also inspiring the Child Archetype in people of all ages, particularly adults; parents, teachers, care givers, mental health professionals and beyond.Rooted in indie pop, the music of his Grammy winning Ageless: Songs for the Child Archetype consists of playful and imaginative arrangements which are thoughtful and complex yet deliver a simple message about striving for balance and harmony. The Child Archetype is always being expressed, as Jon puts it “either through shadow (childish) or light (

Join Amy and Kristin for a discussion about the incredible brand, Chicken Soup for the Soul. It's more than "just" the best selling books! They talk shop about what is like to be stewards of a mission that strives to and does so much good for so many souls across the globe. Enjoy!Amy Newmark is the bestselling author, editor-in-chief, and publisher of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. Since 2008, she has published more than 160 new books, most of them national bestsellers in the U.S. and Canada, more than doubling the number of Chicken Soup for the Soul titles in print today. She is also the author of Simply Happy, a crash course in Chicken Soup for the Soul advice and wisdom that is filled with easy-to-implement, practical tips for enjoying a better life.Amy is credited with revitalizing the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand, which has been a publishing industry phenomenon since the first book came out in 1993. By compiling inspirational and aspirational true stories curated from ordinary people who h

Kristin and Catherine discuss the female leaders around the globe and how they've handled Covid-19. Some great articles to reference are listed below:https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/14/asia/women-government-leaders-coronavirus-hnk-intl/index.htmlSome terrific reference podcasts are also listed below:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-confessional-with-nadia-bolz-weber/id1502171248?i=1000472151114https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlocking-us-with-bren%C3%A9-brown/id1494350511Leading in Crisis: https://hbr.org/2020/03/are-you-leading-through-the-crisis-or-managing-the-responsehttps://www.forbes.com/sites/davidmichels/2020/03/17/coronavirus-leading-through-a-crisis/#509a17147626http://globalnews.ca/news/6701272/coronavirus-norway-kids-press-conference/

Kristin and Dr. Feldman discuss MBI (Munchausen by Internet) including 2 cases shared on this podcast. 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 the following five books: Feldman MD, Yates GP. Dying to Be Ill: True Stories of Medical Deception. New York: Routledge; Dutch edition published by Boom Uitgevers, The NetherlandsFeldman MD, Ford CV. Patient or Pretender: Inside the Strange World of Factitious Disorders, New York: John Wiley & Sons; paperback edition; Dutch edition published by Uigetgeverij Wreldbibliotheek bv, The Netherlands; Farsi edition published as Bimar ya bimarnama, published by Nashre Payk

Kristin and Bianca talk about her show, The UNNI podcast, which just joined Mental Health News Radio Network. She also talks about her journey in the behavioral health profession and what using her voice has done to empower her own life, as well as, others.More about her podcast: The UNNI Podcast is a platform for survivors and experts in the space of suicide prevention, to share lived experiences with a purpose to lead those in crisis, out of the darkness. The UNNI Podcast is hosted by Bianca D. McCall, a world-renowned Subject Matter Expert in the Epidemiology of Suicidal Behavior. UNNI stands for unity on a global scale; connectivity, compassion, deconstructing stigmatic language; to change the way we define, and defend against suicide in all communities.More about Bianca: As the CEO, I am responsible for the oversight of operations and the organization of Desert Rose Counseling Group. I report to an implied Board of Directors who are professional partners that provide the Company with Clinical, Financial

Neil and Dave join Kristin to discuss how mental health organizations can work on survival during the time of Covid-19. This is show is extremely informative for anyone suffering from financial distress - individuals and organizations. Neil Johnson has more than 19 years of healthcare investment banking and private equity experience including completion of over $1 billion of corporate finance transactions involving merger and acquisitions, equity and corporate debt financings as well as distressed asset acquisitions and divestitures.As Managing Partner of Lawrence, Evans & Co., LLC, Mr Johnson’s responsibilities primarily include deal sourcing and evaluation, transaction structuring, securing financing including debt and equity, and fundraising. Many of the completed transactions have involved acute care hospitals, senior housing, home health, behavioral health, revenue cycle management, health IT, big data, analytics or other services related companies.Prior to forming Lawrence, Evans & Co., LLC, Mr.

Join Frances and Catherine as they talk about their advocacy, work, and personal journeys with eating disorders. They join Mental Health News Radio Network with their new podcast focused solely on eating disorders! Co-hosts Francis Iacobucci and Catherine Brown explore the complexities and profound impacts of eating disorders. With insights from individuals in recovery, mental health professionals, and family members, Eating Disorders: Navigating Recovery helps break the stigma surrounding eating disorders and provides a platform for engagement and connection. The recovery journey is not linear; whether you have struggled with disordered eating for days or years, we are here to help along the way.

Kristin and Tracey talk about how physical pain and trauma lives in your tissues and can have a negative impact on your mental health unless you root it out! Tracey Brown is a United States Coast Guard Veteran. She was a firefighter, small boat crew swimmer and navigator amongst other things in the early 1980’s. Even before understanding the extent of how the characteristics of PTSD had affected her personal life, Tracey was educated as a Director of Physical Rehabilitation and has been working for over twenty years in the field. The last decade has been dedicated tospecialized work in pain reduction via scar tissue therapy. This is where she began to realize the “lostness” and confusion PTSD can create. Her hope is to help not only the helpers, heroes and warriors to get beyond the label of PTSD. This is for all that have endured stress after trauma and in hopes to help further the conversation and understanding of Post-traumatic Stress.www.rescuetorecovery.com