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Conquer Worry

Jay Coulter | Mental Health Advocate & Researcher

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Dedicated to creating awareness of the resources that are available to those who struggle with worry, stress or their mental health. Each podcast will take one of two formats: An Interview: A conversation with someone who has overcome a huge obstacle in their life or has made a difference in the mental health community. A Story: A short narrated inspirational or motivational story of someone who demonstrated mental resilience. Topics include stress management, mental health, mental illness, ...
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Mental Health Activist Craig Lewis comes on the Conquer Worry Podcast to tell his story of Mental Health Recovery after his 30 year battle. Craig Lewis is a Certified Peer Specialist living and working in Massachusetts. He has struggled immensely with mental health issues throughout his life, but he has successfully transformed this into a life of …
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Have you ever felt like a fraud? Do you treat yourself poorly? This is the episode for you! ​In this podcast Lara Heacock comes on to discuss The Impostor Syndrome and The Self Kindness Revolution. ABOUT LARA (From Her Website) ​Hi! I’m Lara Heacock, and I believe, so strongly, in being kind to yourself. My Kind Over Matter story began after decade…
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Dan Lukasik returns to the podcast to discuss SUPPORT GROUPS. He has become a national thought leader and advocate of supports groups having lead one himself for the past 10 years. ​Dan is the creator of Lawyerswithdepression.com. He is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Compeer, Inc., a Buffalo organization that matches mentors with people…
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From Dan's Website: Dan is a mediator living with bipolar disorder and the founder of MH Mediate. He has spent the past decade working to improve how people communicate about mental health. Dan has been a support group facilitator with the Mood Disorder Support Group of NYC, a speaker with the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and a Mental Healt…
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Two of the top advocates in the mental health community come on the podcast to discuss the current state of advocacy, the glamorization of mental illness and gun rights/control for those who struggle. Andy Behrman and Gabe Howard are fully engaged and in their usual high-energy style.By Jay Coulter | Mental Health Advocate & Researcher
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Surviving Survival is really difficult. Sometimes, surviving is actually worse and harder to overcome than when the actual events happened. Kelley, The Survivor Coach, knows this all too well. She has survived many things. She has lost children, molested as a child, has lost both of her parents, breast cancer, divorce after many years of marriage a…
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In this inspirational podcast interview, pancreatic cancer survivor Anne Shafer shares the story of her battle and recovery. She opens up about the emotional aspects of the fight as well as practical strategies for self-care after diagnosis and through recovery. Anne also discusses the 'Whipple Procedure' and its impact on her recovery. This interv…
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Jon McGraw was living what he thought was his dream. He was playing in the NFL for his hometown Kansas City Chiefs. It was not until he went into training camp one season expecting to be cut due to a new coaching staff coming to town that his life changed. He went to 'Bubble Guy' who was about to be cut to team captain. Once he retired he studied w…
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Suzy's story has been all over the media again this fall with the release of her best seller Fast Girl. From ABC's 20/20 to Dr. Phil, her story is great for ratings and full of opportunities for interviewers to create 'Got Ya' moments. Her story is that of the 'girl next door' turned Olympian, turned prostitute.The real story is not about her days …
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WNBA and NCAA basketball legend Chamique Holdsclaw comes on the ConquerWorry™ Podcast to discuss her battle with mental illness and her current advocacy efforts. Connect with Chamique:Online: www.chamiqueholdsclaw.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/choldsclaw1Basketball Success:• Lead the Univ of TN Lady Vols to 3 consecutive NCAA Championships….includi…
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Jennifer Marshall shares the story of her Bipolar diagnosis, having children, raising children and blogging about her journey. She discusses the challenges of the stigma of mental illness and the non-profit she founded called This Is My Brave, Inc. About Jennifer MarshallFrom her website: 'Writing openly about living with mental illness inspired me…
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Diana Nightingale comes on the podcast to discuss the work her and her late husband Earl Nightingale started. Earl Nightingale is the dean of personal development as he foundeed the field with his weekly radio shows and other works. Diana discusses how she has persevered after Earl's death and built the mental resilience that necessary to continue …
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Winston Churchill was one of the greatest leaders of the 20th century. He led Britain through its darkest hour and helped the west defeat nazi Germany.He also struggled with his mental health as he battled the 'Black Dog' of depression. This short podcast outlines what I believe to be his five keys to mental resilience.If you like the podcast, plea…
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This a story of DELIBERATE PERSEVERANCE. It is a story of a man was born in 1937. He was small in stature, struggled with a lisp which naturally lead to low self-esteem in the young man.His father never made it past the third-grade. Nobody in his family had ever attended college. Against the opinions of most around him, the boy went to college and …
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This podcast features the work of Jennifer Marshall and Anne Marie Ames who started the non-profit organization This Is My Brave to help people struggling with mental illness share their story.'This is My Brave' Information:From their website: 'Our mission is to ignite and actively promote―through community programs and social media― a positive, su…
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. In this podcast we re-release a condensed version of an interview we had with Phillip Fulmer, former head coach of The University of Tennessee and National Spokesperson for The Jason Foundation. Coach Fulmer discusses the great work of The Jason Foundation. With 64 community resource centers serving a…
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Diana Nightingale comes on the Conquer Worry Podcast to discuss how the work of her late husband, Earl Nightingale, work could benefit someone who is struggling with their mental or emotional health. About Earl: Earl is known as the "Dean of Personal Development." During his lifetime, he wrote and recorded over 7,000 radio programs, 250 audio progr…
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Is mental health advocacy effective? Two of the most vocal mental health advocates come on The Conquer Worry Podcast to discuss this important topic. Andy Behrman is Mental Health Writer, speaker and author of Memoir of Mania which has been translated into 6 different languages and is distributed across the globe. Gabe Howard is a mental illness sp…
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Dr. Moira Rynn, Director of Columbia University’s Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry discusses Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). We start with the basics of OCD and then she focuses on pediatric issues around OCD. This episode provides insights on some the strategies used by Dr. Rynn and her team at Columbia University. We discuss resea…
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Anxiety management is a struggle for so many people today. Expert Nina Bingham comes on the show to discuss her strategies for coping with anxiety and worry. Nina's Bio:Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, American Pacific University, HIAssociates of Arts in Psychology, Santa Rosa Junior Colege, CABachelors of Arts in Applied Psychology, City Univers…
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This episode features a reading of The Looking Glass by David Ervin. It is a powerful short story that shows the extreme mental challenges faced by soldiers both during deployment and once they return. Links:Blue Nostalgia - Click HereMilitary Experience & The Arts - www.militaryexperience.org David Ervin's Bio: US Army infantry, Sergeant, 2002-200…
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Hakeem Rahim has learned how to manage his own battle with Bipolar Disorder and now works tirelessly as a mental health advocate. He shares his story from diagnosis to recovery as well as how he is educating the youth of today on mental illness to help fight the stigma of mental illness. Hakeem's Bio:Hakeem Rahim, Ed.M, M.A. graduated with a BA in …
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Too many soldiers struggle with PTSD. The media typically only tells one side of the story.......the struggle. Many soldiers are able to get help and learn how to manage their illness. Veteran David Ervin tells us how he has found POST TRAUMATIC GROWTH after learning how to manage his personal battle with the struggles come from PTSD. He is the aut…
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Attorneys, Judges and law students disproportionately struggle with depression. Research out of the University of AZ finds that 19% of lawyers suffer from depression at any given time. Research out of the University of Washington finds that 40% of law students have suffered with depression by the time the graduate. Why is depression so significantl…
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Mental Health Advocate shares his personal struggles with Bipolar and his strategies for managing the disease. FROM HIS WEBSITEGabe Howard is a motivational speaker, mental illness blogger and writer, as well a person living with severe mental illness. Over ten years ago, Gabe was diagnosed with bipolar and anxiety disorders after being admitted to…
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Could a novel help someone struggling with anxiety? Tracy Shawn, author of 'The Grace of Crows,' explains the potential benefits that a novel could provide someone struggling with anxiety. Her new novel tells the story of a woman's journey to gain insight into her strange fears and the power to overcome her severe anxiety. The Grace of Crows has wo…
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Bipolar Disorder affects 2.6% of the population. Andy Behrman discusses his personal struggle and how others could manage theirs. In a rapid-fire approach, Andy and Jay discuss his experience and his thoughts on different treatment methods. Connect With Andy:Website:www.electroboy.comFollow Andy on Twitter: @electroboyusa Andy's book: Electroboy - …
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An ADHD diagnosis can be incredibly overwhelming. Juli Shulem discusses the challenges of managing ADHD through the lens of both her own experience with her son's diagnosis and her decade of work as an ADHD Coach. Juli's Professional Background: Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Ten-plus years a…
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In this episode we interview Kathryn Tristan. She discuss her ideas for conquering worry. Her Four Core Concepts, Wabi-Sabi and strategies for slowing down to calm your mind and body are useful and actionable resources. Kathryn's Background: Professor of medicine at Washington University School of Medicine. She has appeared on radio, television and…
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Joy Huber is a stage 4 cancer survivor who chose to face her cancer diagnosis with a positive attitude, especially while enduring the physical and emotional hardships that come with cancer treatment including surgeries and chemotherapy. She discovered cancer doesn’t have to steal your happiness, and she’ll help you face “Cancer with Joy” as your pe…
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This is the story of one woman's amazing journey through life. Most people would struggle to overcome just one of the obstacles that she has conquered. Her book, Mermaid: A Memoir of Resilience has been receiving great reviews: February of 2014 - The Oprah Magazine’s “10 Titles to Pick Up Now.” Spring 2014 - Page One in Poets & Writers. April 2014 …
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In this episode we discuss mood, emotion and depression with Jonathan Rottenberg, Ph.D. He is a leading researcher in the area of emotion and psychopathology, where he has focused on major depression.Short Biography Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of South Florida. Ph.D. degree from Stanford University. He has been published ove…
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In this episode we spotlight the great work of The Jason Foundation. With 64 community resource centers serving all 50 states, this organization is making an enormous difference in youth suicide prevention. We interview Philip Fulmer who serves as the organizations national spokesperson. Coach Fulmer was the head coach at The University of Tennesse…
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In this episode we discuss the web series Low Life with the lead actor Henry Nixon. This project tackles depression from a unique position.....a self described 'dark comedy.' From IMDB: "Henry Nixon is an actor, known for Triangle (2009), Happy Feet (2006) and Anima (2013). He is a graduate from Sydney's National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). H…
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In this episode we interview international film producer Luke Eve, the man behind the web series 'Low Life.' From the Low Life Series Website: "Low Life is a comedic and heartfelt look at depression. It is a cross between Sleepwalk With Me and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Creators, Luke Eve and Adam Grossetti, explore the topic in a highl…
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What do you get when you mix a public relations career with prostitution? What do you get when you mix an Art dealing career with forgery? What do you get when you mix jail time and house arrest with electroshock therapy? What do you get if the same person has experienced all of this with a healthy does of Bipolar Disorder ? Andy BehrmanFrom Andy's…
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In this episode we interview Travis Martin, President of Military Experience & the Arts. This is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization whose primary mission is to work with veterans and their families publish creative works, poetry, artwork and scholarship in four different journals. www.militaryexperience.org…
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