Award-winning weekly podcast that approaches psychology and mental health in an accessible way. Listen as our host Gabe Howard speaks candidly with experts, celebrities, and other notables to break down complex topics into simpler terms.
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Welcome to Changing the Conversation! We discuss critical and timely topics focused on equity, homelessness, substance use, mental health, and trauma. Our hosts interview health and human service experts, researchers, and advocates. Conversations explore how we can adapt our systems to the rapidly changing landscape of social services.
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Let's Talk About It with Lori Streator is the mental health podcast that helps you understand yourself, reduce anxiety, and build emotional strength. Join licensed therapist Lori Streator for real conversations that dive into the challenges of everyday mental health. From sleep and anxiety to stress, relationships and mindset - you'll hear practical tools, relatable stories, and powerful strategies to improve your mental and emotional well-being. This is your space to slow down, feel seen, a ...
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Dear Family, is a love letter to our complicated families and achieving mental wellness meant to stop us from writing ourselves and our loved ones off. Join Rachel Steinman- a writer, educator, and mental health advocate, along with her inspirational guests to find community, healing, understanding, and compassion. Feel like you're eavesdropping on an intimate and raw conversation between close family members or best friends, who we all know are your chosen family anyway. Besides practical a ...
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Welcome to EmotionAL Support—the unfiltered space where mental health meets motherhood, identity, and everything in between. Hosted by Actress, Mental Health Advocate and Lady’s Mom, Alessandra Torresani , EmotionAL Support dives deep into the real, raw, and often hilarious parts of being human. Whether you’re navigating postpartum emotions, reimagining your identity, or just trying to keep it together with a toddler on your hip—this podcast is your trusted place to feel it all. Each week, A ...
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Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health
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Giving Voice To Depression unites lived experience and expert insight to shine a spotlight on depression and mental health. Each week, we bring you honest personal stories, evidence-based strategies, and compassionate conversations to help you understand, cope with, and recover from depression. Whether you’re navigating your own journey, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking to better understand mental-health challenges, this podcast offers real voices, trusted guidance, and a path towar ...
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"The Addicted Mind Podcast" offers hope, understanding, and guidance for those dealing with addiction, with real stories and research to inspire and show the journey to recovery is worth it. We're here to do more than just talk about addiction. We want to show you how to heal and recover. Our talks with experts and people who have beaten addiction give you important insights into how addiction affects the mind and how recovery can happen in many ways. Whether we're looking at new treatment i ...
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Meet Mental Note – a podcast highlighting both the work and the beauty of mental health recovery. Stories will span a variety of mental illness struggles from eating disorders to depression, OCD and Bipolar. We will introduce you to relatable personalities, and dive deep into how they choose health amidst daunting illnesses. At the end of it all, we will provide hope that recovery is possible—and worth it.
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Fresh Hope for Mental Health is a production of Fresh Hope Ministries, www.FreshHope.us. The purpose of Fresh Hope for Mental Health is to empower those with a mental health diagnosis to live a faith-filled and rich life in spite of having a mental health challenge. The program is hosted by Pastor Brad Hoefs, the founder of Fresh Hope. He is also the author of, "Fresh Hope: Living Well in Spite of a Mental Health Diagnosis" www.FreshHopeBook.com The program consists of insights for how to li ...
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Unraveling Adoption, hosted by adoptive parent Beth Syverson, is a safe space to delve into adoption's complexities together.
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This is a page about my experiences with anxiety. I am simply trying to let others know that they are not alone, and that it is NOT the end of the world. http://anxietyissuesjwolf1101.tumblr.com/
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The show is about life and relationship challenges from the viewpoint of a therapist. This podcast focuses on topics that are relevant to people's lives such as divorce, marriage, sex and intimacy, depression and anxiety.
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Two comedians with loved ones with autism talk about what it is like.
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We walk through life thinking we know the truth. We base all of our decisions on what we think is the truth. We all think we have found it yet so many are miserable. I have experienced horrible things in my life. I have learned the truth the hard way. Join me as I share my stories, wisdom, failures, successes and the truth that sets us all free.
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Stephen Hays is a recovering addict, living with type-1 bipolar disorder. He spent years living in addiction, and with untreated mental illness while he went from West Point graduate, to Wall Street Banker to nearly taking his own life when he hit bottom. On this show you will hear stories of addiction, mental illness, recovery, hope, and wellness. You will also hear from clinicians, experts, doctors, entrepreneurs and others who are trying to lead other people to wellness. We would love to ...
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Struggle, growth, hope. Amie is a mental health advocate and mother of a daughter who has taken their family on an intense journey. Get inspired to share, learn new ideas, and ditch the shame and stigma in this conversation. We have all struggled. You are not alone.
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When it comes to mental health, phrases like these are the usual suspects: “Walk it off,” “It’s all in your head,” “Just think happy thoughts.” We certainly wish it were that easy. Hosted by Zain Calcuttawala and Avanti Malhotra, 'Marbles Lost & Found' is a podcast to raise awareness about mental health and its importance in our day to day life. We want everyone to know that mental health care, just like physical health care, is actually normal. It’s okay to not feel okay, you aren’t alone…i ...
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Talking of the Couch podcast is a weekly podcast that focuses on mental health and mental wellness with in the communities of color. These conversations will be with Tatiana Smith, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Dallas, Texas. It's time to shed light and break stigmas within the black culture about mental health/illness and mental wellness as well as in other communities of color. This podcast is a voice for the mental health community as well as the average person who may be strugglin ...
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A shame-free space where people talk about how they care for their mental and emotional health. Common topics include anxiety, depression, and mindfulness. No matter the story, it will be met with compassion. Engage with the show and host Joel Kutz online at http://darkplace.joelkutz.com Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. We are not doctors. For questions about your own health, please c ...
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This station we will be discussing mental illnesses, experiences living with it around you and internally. I’ll be showing my latest music and updating you constantly with important information. I will talk about biological health, the environment we live in and how we are affected by it. Also, how we can affect the environment around us. How can you better yourself? How can you better the ones around you? I would love to help!!!! I invite you to join me on this righteous experience to the h ...
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TAM+ EP 96 Celebrating the Little Things: How Micro Wins Drive Your Recovery Journey
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16:50Download: MICRO WINS WORKSHEET In this episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the importance of celebrating micro wins in the journey of recovery. They discuss how small victories, often overlooked, play a crucial role in maintaining motivation and building resilience. By focusing on these tiny achievements, you can c…
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Chasing Happiness: Why Success Never Feels Like Enough
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36:45Why does happiness always feel one step away? In this episode, we welcome back positive psychology expert Jodi Wellman to explore why so many of us keep “moving the goalposts” on our own success, and learn why accomplishments that once thrilled us eventually feel ordinary. Jodi breaks down why we convince ourselves that one more thing — a new job, …
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You're Not Out of Control: How to Break the Emotional Eating Cycle in 4 Steps"
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16:27Feeling anxious around food? Are you an "emotional eater?" Do you find yourself eating to cope with stress, boredom, or overwhelming emotions? You're not alone...and nothing is wrong with you. In this episode, let's talk about what emotional eating is, where it comes from and most importantly, what to do about it. You'll learn the 4-step system I u…
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How to Cope with Holiday Stress: Expert Strategies for Mental Health, Boundaries, and Self-Care
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18:35The holidays are marketed as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for millions struggling with depression, anxiety, and burnout, the season can feel more overwhelming than joyful. In this special Giving Voice to Depression episode, Terry McGuire and Dr. Anita Sanz discuss how to manage emotional overload and protect your mental health amid un…
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Learning from Recovery Elders: Conni Wells
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24:40Conni Wells shares insights on family and caregiver peer support with host Livia Davis. This episode is part of a series where we share the wisdom amassed by recovery leaders over the past 5 decades and reflect on the journeys that have laid groundwork for today's recovery movement. Visit c4innovates.com, subscribe to receive newsletter and trainin…
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Echo Parenting & Neurodiversity: Raising Kids Through Empathy, Early Intervention & Emotional Wellness with Sara Hartley (Author of Purposefully Me Book Series)
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55:13If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re doing enough for your neurodiverse child—or felt confused by their big emotions—this episode will soothe your nervous system and empower you. Host Alessandra Torresani sits down with Sara Hartley, neurodivergent mom, mental health advocate, and creator of the Purposefully Me children’s book series, for a dee…
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Episode 362: Overcoming the Fear: Finding Hope and Healing in the Rehab Playbook with Jaime W. Vinck
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34:04In this episode, host Duane Osterlind speaks with Jaime W. Vinck MC, LPC, President of Meadows Behavioral Health and a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience in the treatment industry. They discuss her book, The Rehab Playbook, which aims to demystify the rehabilitation process and encourage more people to seek help for addicti…
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Don't Let The Holidays Steal Your Progress - Finish Strong Instead of Completely Starting Over On January 1st
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14:49I've seen the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's make or break an entire year of progress. In this episode, I'm tackling the phenomenon that affects so many of us: watching our hard-earned habits completely fall apart during the busiest season of the year. If you've ever worked hard all year only to feel like everything unraveled in November…
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Can a single conversation help rewrite centuries of racial trauma? In this episode, host Gabe Howard sits down with award-winning podcaster Dominic Lawson to explore how America’s racial wounds continue to shape our collective mental health — and what it takes to begin healing. From the generational echoes of slavery to the modern-day silencing of …
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Holiday Depression and Grief: How to Set Boundaries, Manage Expectations, and Find Peace
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28:01The holidays are often portrayed as a time of joy, connection, and celebration—but for many living with depression or grief, this season can feel unbearably heavy. In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, host Terry McGuire and psychologist Dr. Anita Sanz speak with grief expert Krista St-Germain about how to navigate the emotional complexiti…
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From Mom Guilt to MOMentum: How Busy Moms Can Prioritize Themselves Brittany Anderson
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44:08Ever feel like you're running on empty while everyone else's tank is full? In this episode, accountability coach Brittany Anderson gets real about why so many moms put themselves last, and how to break that cycle. Brittany shares why she's so passionate about her Momentum Collective - a community where moms can finally feel safe to say it all. This…
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Episode 361: The Healing Revolution: Creating Safe and Transformative Group Environments with Liz Friedman
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40:25In this episode, host Duane Osterlind speaks with Liz Friedman, CEO and Co-founder of GPS Group Peer Support, about the vital role of peer support and group modalities in addressing the widespread mental health crisis. Liz shares her personal journey into the work, stemming from a severe mental health crisis after childbirth, which revealed signifi…
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Feeling exhausted even after sleeping? New physical symptoms? Experiencing disconnectedness? You might be experiencing burnout. In this episode, let's talk about seven key signs of burnout and practical, micro-recovery strategies you can implement today. In This Episode: How the WHO categorizes burnout The 7 warning signs of burnout I watch for in …
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TAM+ EP95 The Science of Hope: Training Your Brain for Recovery Success
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16:50Worksheet: Hope Building Blueprint What do you do when your hope tank is completely empty? When you're going through the motions of recovery but deep down don't believe things will ever really get better? In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane Osterlind and Eric Osterlind tackle one of the most critical—and often overlooked…
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Why They Drank the Kool-Aid: Psychology of Cults
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29:46Most of us think we’d never fall for a cult. We imagine the followers of Jim Jones as naïve, brainwashed, or broken people who “drank the Kool-Aid.” But what if that’s not the truth at all? In this eye-opening episode, host Gabe Howard speaks with the award-winning author of “Death in the Jungle: Murder, Betrayal, and the Lost Dream of Jonestown,” …
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Mothering Through Mental Illness: Surviving Depression While Raising Neurodivergent Kids
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26:49Michelle is a mom living with depression, anxiety, and ADHD — and raising children diagnosed with OCD, ADHD, and DMDD. In this candid and compassionate episode, she describes how she juggles emotional overwhelm, fights toxic productivity, and clings to small moments of self-care. You’ll hear real strategies from her therapy sessions, how she recogn…
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Next Generation Recovery Leaders: Johanna Bergan and Gina Albano Part 2
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20:29Johanna Bergan and Gina Albano discuss the history and current status of youth peer support with host Rowan Willis-Gorman. This episode is part of a series featuring youth peer workers and recovery innovators discussing how to improve and uplift behavioral health systems for youth. Visit c4innovates.com, subscribe to receive newsletter and training…
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Highly Confident Motherhood: Julee Gracey on Saying No, Self-Worth & Raising Empathetic Kids
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51:17In this powerful episode of EmotionAL Support, Alessandra Torresani sits down with Julee Gracey, author of Highly Confident, for a raw and inspiring conversation about confidence, emotional awareness, motherhood, and the courage to set boundaries. Julee opens up about her journey — from growing up on a rural farm to becoming one of People Magazine’…
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Episode 360: Beyond Rock Bottom: Brenda Zane's Journey to Empower Parents
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38:05This week on the podcast, host Duane Osterlind welcomes Brenda Zane, the founder of Hope Stream Community. Brenda is a former high-level advertising executive who completely shifted her career after her son struggled with severe substance use disorder, including multiple fentanyl overdoses. Her experience led her to realize the lack of effective, c…
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TAM+ EP 94 Finding the Silver Lining: The Art of Benefit Finding
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13:23Worksheet: Growth & Gratitude Journal Prompts What if the experiences that broke you could also be the source of your greatest strengths? It's a radical question, especially when you're standing in the aftermath of addiction and trauma, surrounded by what feels like nothing but devastation and regret. But what if within that rubble, there were seed…
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How to Tell if It's ADHD or Anxiety (Similarities, Differences and the Overlapping Symptoms)
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24:18Your brain might be working differently than you think or expect. In this episode, I'm discussing the differences between ADHD and anxiety - two conditions that look nearly identical on the surface but require different approaches. In This Episode, You'll Learn: How ADHD and anxiety symptoms overlap The one simple question to ask yourself: "Is this…
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Rock & Roll, ADHD, and Anxiety with Musician Harley Olivia
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32:00What happens when a neurodivergent flight attendant trades jet lag for guitar riffs and finds better mental health in the process? In this inspiring and wildly relatable episode, Canadian alt-rock singer-songwriter Harley Olivia joins Gabe Howard to share how embracing her creativity helped her manage ADHD, anxiety, and depression, and why ignoring…
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Finding Hope Through Anxiety: A Conversation with Cody Deese
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47:26In this episode, Pastor Brad interviews Cody Deese, a pastor from Georgia and author of Discovering Your Internal Universe. Cody opens up about his lifelong struggle with anxiety, which began in childhood. At 40 years old, he received his first diagnosis of panic disorder — the moment that marked the beginning of a deep and challenging journey towa…
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When Depression Feels Endless: How Therapy and Small Moments of Hope Can Save a Life
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23:11In this deeply moving episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Cara from Belfast, Northern Ireland, opens up about her journey through years of darkness — from living with untreated depression as a teen to finally finding validation, healing, and light through therapy. Cara describes depression not as constant sadness but as a suffocating grayness — …
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Transforming Toddlerhood: How to Handle Tantrums, Screen Time & Parental Guilt with Grace (Devon Kuntzman - author of Transforming Toddlerhood)
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51:20Toddlerhood can feel like chaos — but it’s also a chance for deep connection and growth. Alessandra Torresani and parenting coach Devon Kuntzman break down what’s really happening in your child’s brain during tantrums, how to set limits around screen time, and how to stop feeling guilty when you’re not the “perfect” parent. Filled with practical to…
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The Truth About Binge Eating, Resistance Training & Women's Health with Dr. Sienna Olson
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55:18Dr. Sienna Olson, chiropractor and women's health expert, shares her journey from disordered eating and fitness competitions to helping women build sustainable, enjoyable relationships with food and fitness. After gaining 50 pounds in 5 months post-competition and experiencing the devastating effects of binge eating, Sienna discovered what actually…
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Episode 359: Exploring Drug Courts and Their Impact: An Interview with Dr. John Gallagher on the Criminal Justice System
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1:17:23Host Duane Osterlind welcomes Dr. John Gallagher, an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Alvernia University, a licensed clinical social worker, and a licensed clinical addiction counselor. Dr. Gallagher brings 25 years of experience working with addiction and mental health recovery within the criminal justice system. This essential episode …
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TAM+ EP 93 From Wounded to Whole: Nurturing Your Inner Child for Lasting Recover
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16:51Download: THE INNER CHILD WORKSHEET In this episode of The Addicted Mind, Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the powerful concept of the inner child. They explore how past traumas influence our present reactions and behaviors. Understanding and healing your inner child can lead to profound personal growth and recovery. Learn about the history of th…
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How to Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty: A Guide for Women Who Always Say Yes
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35:48Ever find yourself saying yes while everything inside you screams no? You're not alone. If you're exhausted from overcommitting, resentful from people-pleasing, or drowning in everyone else's needs while yours take a backseat, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we're breaking down exactly why boundaries feel so impossible for women... a…
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Race, Madness & the Complex History of a Jim Crow Asylum
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27:47What can the history of a Jim Crow–era mental asylum teach us about race and mental health today? MSNBC journalist Antonia Hylton joins Gabe Howard to discuss her powerful book “Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum,” a deeply researched look at Crownsville Hospital, once known as The Hospital for the Negro Insane. Antonia reveals how Bla…
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Friendship is the New Wellness: When Women Shine Together
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25:01What if the secret to feeling happier, healthier, and more fulfilled isn't a new wellness trend- but true connection? What if it's friendship? In this inspiring episode of Dear Family, host Rachel Steinman reflects on three transformative experiences that occurred in one memorable week that left her feeling exhilarated, hopeful, and literally and f…
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Treatment-Resistant Depression and Recovery: How Therapy, Medication, and Self-Compassion Can Change Everything
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27:10After years of living with depression — through countless ups, downs, and failed treatment attempts — Caryn finally found light again. In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, she opens up for the first time about what it’s like to live with treatment-resistant depression, the exhaustion of constantly “trying,” and the unexpected relief that …
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Raising Resilient Kids: Emotional Learning, Leadership & Letting Go with Lori Woodley-Langendorff
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48:02In this heartfelt episode of EmotionAL Support, Alessandra Torresani sits down with educator and founder of All It Takes, Lori Woodley-Langendorff, to explore how emotional learning shapes the next generation. From raising actress Shailene Woodley in the entertainment industry to building resilience and confidence in kids, Alessandra and Lori dive …
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Next Generation Recovery Leaders: Johanna Bergan and Gina Albano Part 1
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21:42Johanna Bergan and Gina Albano discuss the history and current status of youth peer support with host Rowan Willis-Gorman. This episode is part of a series featuring youth peer workers and recovery innovators discussing how to improve and uplift behavioral health systems for youth. Visit c4innovates.com, subscribe to receive newsletter and training…
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Episode 358: The Perfect Tuba: Finding Freedom, Identity, and Recovery in the Unlikeliest of Place
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40:58Journalist Sam Quinones, renowned for his deeply impactful books Dreamland and The Least of Us about the opioid and synthetic drug crises, returns to The Addicted Mind with a profoundly different, yet connected, story. In this episode, Sam and host Duane Osterlind dive into Quinones' newest book, The Perfect Tuba: Forging Fulfillment from the Bass …
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This week, Pastor Brad sits down with his long-time friend, Jimmy George, the Executive Director of Fresh Start Omaha! For years, Jimmy served as a pastor at Relevant Church, and now he is dedicated to seeing people set free from the debilitating effects of offense, hurt, and loss. In this powerful conversation, Jimmy explains the dangerous, subtle…
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Healing from the Inside Out: Trauma, Faith, and the Power of IFS
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33:12Do you feel like a part of you is stuck in the past, carrying wounds you can't seem to shake? In this profoundly important episode, Pastor Brad welcomes Dr. Audrey Davidheiser—a leading expert who is helping people find deep soul healing. Dr. Davidheiser, a licensed psychologist in California and certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist (P…
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TAM+ EP92 Transform Your Story: The Hero’s Journey in Addiction Recovery
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12:46Worksheet: “Hero's Journey Addiction Recovery Worksheet” In this episode of "The Addicted Mind," Duane and Eric Osterlind explore the concept of the hero's journey and how it applies to addiction recovery. Drawing from Joseph Campbell's work on mythology, they discuss the three phases of the hero's journey—departure, initiation, and return—and how …
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