State of Mind

Adult ADHD remix

Posted by State of Mind | Oct 31, 2019 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, State of Mind, Wellness | 0 |

Ep. 12: One woman’s story of her struggles leading up to and then being diagnosed as an adult with ADHD. Follow her journey in learning to accept and understand herself, how she sought support and ultimately found strategies and skills so that she could accomplish her dreams. Learn more about the kinds of challenges having ADHD presents, how it differs in adults and children, what to know about getting properly diagnosed and where to find help and support. Originally released in Oct. 2018, this interview has been remixed and updated.

Healing from Dysfunctional Families, The Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) Program & More

Posted by State of Mind | Oct 3, 2019 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, State of Mind, Wellness | 1 |

Ep. 11: Many people grow up in what could be described as “dysfunctional families” which can continue to have mental health and physical health effects well into adulthood. Guests in this show discuss an array of ways to heal from such experiences including the role that the 12- step Program Adult Children of Alcoholics & Other Dysfunctional Families (ACA) can play.

Practicing Compassion for Self & Others

Posted by State of Mind | Aug 28, 2019 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, State of Mind, Wellness | 0 |

Ep. 10: Continuing our series on mental wellness through mindfulness, we explore the health value of learning to practice compassion first with yourself and then with others. One man shares how these skills have helped him to be less judgmental and led him to greater joy and connection with others. Also check out the previous show on developing greater Emotional Balance (Ep. 9).

Managing Emotions Mindfully

Posted by State of Mind | Jul 31, 2019 | All Talk, State of Mind, Wellness | 2 |

Ep. 9: Simple mindfulness practices can help people learn to manage their emotions more effectively, improve relationships, and increase ease in their lives even during challenging times. Our guest describes how employing these skills has helped her have better relationships at work and with family members who have mental illness and addiction challenges. Also check out the next show on Practicing Compassion (Ep. 10).

Seniors & Loneliness: Lives at Risk

Posted by State of Mind | Jul 5, 2019 | All Talk, State of Mind, Wellness | 0 |

Ep. 8: Nearly 50% of seniors report social isolation and loneliness. These issues are linked to a variety of long-term physical and mental health risks. One man tells about finding his way from loneliness to community, connection and greater physical and mental health. Our guests also discuss a recent art museum exhibit created by local seniors on this topic. Tune in for this informative discussion, hear about the many challenges older adults face and learn about programs and services available to them.

Suicide & Grief: A Story of Hope remix

Posted by State of Mind | May 31, 2019 | All Talk, State of Mind, Wellness | 1 |

Ep. 7: Rabbi Lori bravely shares about losing her mentally ill mother to suicide and her grieving and growing process over the 30+ years since. Guests discuss insights about grief, descriptions of the many ways people grieve in general and specifically following a suicide. Join us for this beautiful story that travels the distance from tragedy to hope. Originally released in Nov. 2018, this interview has been remixed and updated.

Dual Diagnoses: The Challenges of Recovery

Posted by State of Mind | May 3, 2019 | All Talk, State of Mind, Wellness | 2 |

Ep. 6: The complicated intersection of substance use and metal health problems afflicts nearly 8 million Americans. Our guest shares his remarkable story of recovery, first from what he calls “insanity” and then later from addiction. In this show our guests shed light on what is often called “dual diagnoses,” highlight risk factors, give some advice to parents and share information about local resources.

Recovery from Serious Mental Illness & NAMI

Posted by State of Mind | Apr 5, 2019 | All Talk, State of Mind, Wellness | 0 |

Ep #5: One man tells his harrowing story about how his life as a college student was derailed by mental illness and how he found his way to recovery and back to a life he loves living. Learn about the support, education and advocacy programs the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) has to offer to those with mental illness and those that love them.

Empowerment and Healing through Self-Defense

Posted by State of Mind | Mar 1, 2019 | All Talk, Debra Sloss, Health & Wellness, Sex, Gender & Family, State of Mind, Wellness | 0 |

Ep. 4: As a result of recent sexual assault testimony at the Supreme Court congressional confirmation hearings, the country erupted in conversations about sexual assault. Our guests share stories about women who successfully defended themselves from attacks and about the many positive impacts self-defense training has on the mental health and wellness of women.

Parenting Transgender Youth

Posted by State of Mind | Feb 15, 2019 | All Talk, State of Mind, Wellness | 0 |

Ep. 3: In this STATE OF MIND episode Debra Sloss, LMFT is joined by parent advocate Heidi Korokowski and gender therapist Daniel Blumrosen, LMFT to talk about the unique and often challenging experience of parenting a transgender child, how to provide support and where to find help and support yourself.

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