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Thank you for joining and listening to my brand-new podcast on mental health! The mental health field is plagued with stigma, and unfortunately, this will hinder mental health services for those who could be living more productive and fulfilling lives. Each episode of this podcast will focus on a different aspect of mental health and the stigma surrounding it. Gather with my guests and me as we dive deeper into honest and open mental health discussions, debate mental health topics, and work ...
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On What Brings You In... Season 2: Episode 5.3: Military and Mental Health Part 3
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On What Brings You In... Season 2: Episode 5.3: Military and Mental Health Part 3 Veteran suicide rates are skyrocketing. Unfortunately, there are many families and veterans who are all too familiar with the staggering statistic that on average, 22 veterans a day die from suicide. When active, our military is taught to ignore emotions, focus on the…
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On What Brings You In... Season 2: Episode 5.2: Military and Mental Health Part 2
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On What Brings You In... Season 2: Episode 5.2: Military and Mental Health Part 2 Danielle Karber, a Primary Care Provider at the VA, joins us in the studio to continue the second sequence of our discussion on military and mental health. Danielle also gives us foresight into what it is like being married to an active member of our armed forces. Thi…
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On What Brings You In... Season 2: Episode 5.1: Military and Mental Health Part 1
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On What Brings You In... Season 2: Episode 5.1: Military and Mental Health Part 1 Too often those who willingly give the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms are the same people we cast away in society when mental health issues arise. This is often attributed to limited resources, overall mental health stigma, and a lack of awareness for our active …
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On What Brings You In... Season 2: Episode 4: Not today, Anxiety, Not Today.
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On What Brings You In... Season 2: Episode 4: “Not today, Anxiety, Not Today: General Anxiety and Mental Health.” Anxiety is a constantly revolving phenomenon, and it surrounds us daily, even when we are not aware of it. Most mental health disorders, challenges, and maintenance begin when high levels of anxiety are present. In this episode, Sarah T…
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On What Brings You In... Season 2: Episode 3: Keeping it Real with a Couple’s Counselor: Mental Health and Relationships.
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On What Brings You In... Episode 3: Keeping it Real with a Couple’s Counselor: Mental Health and Relationships. Let’s face it, relationships can be hard! Out of the billions of potential partners in the world, we pick one person (or sometimes multiple) to create a lifestyle with, potentially marry, start a family, and be open to on a deeply persona…
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On What Brings You In...Episode 2: Let’s Focus on Mama: Mental health and Postpartum Depression
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On What Brings You In...Episode 2: Let’s Focus on Mama: Mental health and Postpartum Depression This courageous episode shares common mental health cases after the birth of a child. Postpartum depression impacts 70-80% of women after childbirth, and this is not including undocumented cases, like the one presented by guest Angela Fout. We also welco…
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On What Brings You In... Welcome to Season 2! Episode 1: Men's Mental Health Awareness, Continued.
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Welcome to Season 2! Men's Mental Health Awareness, Continued. Greetings and thank you for tuning in for an all-new and exciting second season! This episode begins with some delightful personal news, as well as the guest I have been waiting for…a man willing to talk about mental health! This important episode covers some of the vulnerabilities of m…
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After hearing a past episode about mental health issues among members of the LGBTQIA+ community, a fellow listener, Kayla Woodera, reached out to share her story. Gather with us as we discuss her experience as a college athlete living in a rural area who overcame her obstacles and has now become a mental health advocate.…
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On What Brings You In... Positive Affirmations for the End of the Day
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It can be just as important to set affirmations at the end of the day as it is at the beginning of the day. Join me for positive affirmations before bed as we work to release stress and anxiety, show gratitude, and set positive intentions for the day to come.By Bradley Wank
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On What Brings You In... Positive Affirmations for Your Morning
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Setting positive affirmations to start the day is the mental equivalent of eating a good breakfast for your body! Join me as I help you set affirmations to motivate you through the stresses of everyday life. No need to find a quiet spot or to meditate, simply find an affirmation you relate to and work it into the rest of your day.…
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On What Brings You In... Episode 7: Why Men Don’t Like Counseling
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Research shows men are less likely than women to seek mental health services, despite men indicating they believe they may suffer from mental health disorders. Sit with me as I discuss theories of vulnerability in men and why counseling is sometimes looked at as a weakness rather than a strength.By Bradley Wank
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On What Brings You In... Episode 6: Looking Beyond the Filter, the Effects of Social Media and Mental Health
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Technology continues to advance in society, but what are the implications of continued exposure on our mental health? Join me and Laura Pasker, a local therapist, as we discuss social media and self-image, adolescent exposure, psychological concepts of introspection, The Emotional Contagion Theory, and the importance of sleep and the brain.…
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On What Brings You In... Episode 5: White Butterflies: Navigating the Troubled Waters of Grief and Loss.
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Carrie Johnson, a co-worker and friend of mine, sit down to discuss the recent loss of her father, how she navigated the stages of grief, and ways she has learned to live with loss rather than be defined by it. This heavier episode captures some of the bittersweet moments of life while focusing on healthy ways to keep our mentality afloat while nav…
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On What Brings You In... Episode 4: Beyond the Rainbow: What it Means to be Out and Proud.
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This very special episode features two guests, La’Darius Belcher, who splits his time working in healthcare with post-traumatic brain injuries, while also working as a “semi” retired drag queen, Jayden LaRaye. We also welcome back Christina Baker as the three of us share our coming out stories, what it means to us to be queer, and the importance of…
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On What Brings You In... Episode 3: Let’s Talk About it, With a Counselor.
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Episode 3 of this series highlights my time spent with Erica Jayne Dahlquist, a licensed mental health and nationally certified counselor, as we sit down to answer the question, “What is therapy?” Counseling in psychology is a very important factor in maintaining our mental health, and this session will cover what to expect if you’ve never been to …
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On What Brings You In... Episode 2: The Road to Sobriety.
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In this episode, I am joined by Christina Baker, who bravely shares her story of alcohol use disorder and how this has impacted her overall mental health. We live in a society where alcohol is not only convenient, but it is glorified. The ever-winding and rollercoaster-like path to sobriety is no easy task, and this episode will address the importa…
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On What Brings You In... Episode 1: Making the Workplace Work for You.
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Welcome to my first episode! Some may find it strange to consider mental health in the workplace, yet, for many of us, this is where we spend most of our time juggling relationships, handling stress, and managing our time. Furthermore, with the onset of COVID normalizing working from home, many of us are literally bringing our work into our home dw…
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