Mental Health News Radio

Join Kristin and Dr. Paul Meier as they talk about powerful and unseen influences going on in our lives and how that impacts our mental health!

Listen in as Kristin welcomes our new addition to Mental Health News Radio Network: Autism Rocks and Rolls with Sam Mitchell. Sam, who was diagnosed with autism at 4 years old, hosts his podcast for those on the spectrum with the insight that another with autism can truly grasp.http://autismrocksandrolls.com/

Join Kristin as she speaks with Dr. Marsha Brown about her podcast, The Self-Care Chronicle, which is newly added to the Mental Health News Radio Network! Dr. Marsha feels it's important that mental health professionals need to remember to take care of themselves as well, after taking care of others.Dr. Marsha D. Brown is a Licensed Psychologist with extensive experience in the assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals of all ages. She is regularly sought out by professional and media organizations for her expertise in mental health, self-care, and conquering stress. . Dr. Brown’s independent practice specializes in helping organizations and companies teach their employees to use the “Deconstructing Stress” method to conquer stress and improve work performance and quality of life.https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/the-self-care-chronicle/https://drmarshabrown.com/

Join Kristin as she speaks with Dr. Dan Edmunds regarding his work with extreme states and mental health reform.Dr. Dan L. Edmunds is an existential psychoanalyst and psychotherapist in Northeastern Pennsylvania. His work has focused on drug-free, relational approaches for those undergoing extreme states of mind as well as autism and developmental differences. Dr. Edmunds is the founder of the Center for Humane Psychiatry, an emancipatory movement for human rights in the mental health system. Dr. Edmunds has advocated for psycho-social approaches for those in distress that are affordable and accessible. Dr. Edmunds developed a therapeutic community project and is involved with autism acceptance and the autistic rights movement. Dr. Edmunds is the author of BEING AUTISTIC: AN APPROACH TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTANCE; THEY SAY MY CHILD HAS ADHD: DEBUNKING THE BIO-PSYCHIATRIC PARADIGM; THE MEETING OF TWO PERSONS; and MYSTICAL METAPHORS. Dr. Edmunds is a frequent speaker on critical psychology issues.https:/

Join Kristin and Dave as they discuss population-based care. What is it and how can we make it work within the Mental Health arena.

Join Kristin and Kathleen (Kat) for a discussion about how the pandemic has brought on an uptick in eating disorder issues.Kathleen (or Kat) Schwarz is a physical therapist, yoga teacher, energy healer, spiritual channel and passionate anti-diet educator. Her company Compassionate Healing Services aims to make high-quality physical and mental wellness services accessible to those most in need, regardless of their ability to pay. Her podcast "Trauma Redefined with Kat and Joe" will be released on the Mental Health News Radio Network in early 2021 and will explore the relationship between childhood trauma and physical and mental health problems in adulthood. Kat and her partner Joe Mitsch will offer a fresh perspective on difficult problems such as self-harm, suicidality, substance abuse, and eating disorders. Photo of Kat Schwarz is thanks to Gaia Dawn Studios.Petition link Kat refers to: https://www.change.org/p/american-medical-association-eradicate-bmi-and-the-prescription-of-weight-loss-from-our-healthca

Kim and Kristin discuss what communal narcissism is and how to navigate your way through it. www.kimsaeed.com

Sam and his Mom, Gina, join Kristin to talk about Autism and Sam's work as an advocate for Autism awareness!Find out more about Sam at https://sites.google.com/egreene.k12.in.us/autismrocksandrolls.

Join Kristi Wells and Kristin as they discuss human trafficking and what we can do to end it for good!Kristi is the co-founder and CEO of Safe House Project. Safe House Project is uniting communities to end domestic sex trafficking and restore hope, freedom, and a future to every survivor. Safe House Project’s mission is two-fold: increase survivor identification beyond one percent through education and ensure every survivor has access to safe housing and holistic care by accelerating safe house capacity and development across America. Safe housing and restorative care is critical to ending the cycle of victimization. Education is key to spotting, reporting, and ultimately, preventing trafficking. Their vision is to see communities across America unite to end domestic sex trafficking and restore hope, freedom, and a future to every survivor.https://www.safehouseproject.org/

Join Kristin and Dr. Vigerust discussing the vaccination process and the new phases of our pandemic experiences.Dr. Vigerust received a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Texas at El Paso, a master’s degree in Microbiology and Immunology from Texas Tech University and a Doctorate in Cellular and Molecular Pathology from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Vigerust conducted post-doctoral research at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Dr. Vigerust completed a second post-doctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical School in the Department of Pediatrics Disease in the area of molecular biology. Currently, Dr. Vigerust is completing a second master’s degree in Molecular Diagnostics from Arizona State University.Dr. Vigerust was a faculty member in the Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology Department at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and a Health Research Scientist in the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs. Most recently, Dr. Vigerust is the Chie

Everyone on our editing team, Kristin the host, and you will feel the best virtual hug you've ever had by listening to this podcast episode. Barry Shore is our guest and Joy seeps from his pours! Tune in as he and Kristin talk about his life experiences and his effusive brand of self-love and giving love to the world.Learn more about this Joy Ambassador at https://www.barryshore.com/.

Join Dr. Kristina Hallett, author, speaker, professor, psychologist, and podcaster (Be Awesome) for a discussion with Kristin about how to find, evolve, and continue our calling in a post 2020 world.www.drkristinahallett.org

Join Dr. Noelle Nelson and Kristin for a discussion about what the world can be post covid-19.http://www.noellenelson.com/

Join Jen Satterly with All Secure Foundation for a discussion about first responders, PTSD, Trauma, and healing! https://allsecurefoundation.org/

Dr. Paul Meier and Kristin how our world views affect our mental health.

What is Avoidant Personality? Join Kristin with new podcaster, Phillip Dacus for in depth discussion. Phillip is the founder and CEO of Avoidant Personality Resource Center. Kristen and Phillip discuss Avpd and why it is such a horrible mental health condition.http://avoidants.org/

Egette and Kristin talk about her new podcast on Mental Health News Radio Network: Safe Haven Space. Egette Indelele was born and raised in a refugee camp in Tanzania. She is the oldest of five children and a first-generation honor college student at George Mason University. She is studying Psychology with a concentration in Cognitive and Behavior Neuroscience in hopes of opening her own practice in Burundi and emphasizing the importance of mental health while serving children with the hope of healing their traumatic life events. Egette’s work with Safe Haven was inspired by her experience as a refugee . She founded Safe Haven to help refugee students resettle in a new world while having access to mental health services.Aside from mental health, Egette has a great passion for children around the world. With the passion to help children, she became the President of a UNICEF club at George Mason University. The club gave her the opportunity to advocate for children’s rights and educate her university community

Join Sean and Kristin for a discussion about student mental health and new ways to educate, empower, and provide help. Sean Perry has two decades of coaching experience and working with youth. He’s a certified Life Coach, Cognitive Behavioral Coach, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Specialist/ instructor, certified in Childhood Trauma and is an Exposure Response Prevention Specialist. As of late Sean is trained to train staff in the Signs of Suicide Prevention Program. He also has been trained in collaborative problem solving.Sean has spent the last several years in the Human Service/Mental Health field.Sean saw a huge gap in the mental health industry while working in the private residential setting. He noticed that it was more about the have and the have nots then anyone would like to admit. This lack of equality pushed Sean to create We R H.O.P.E. Inc. with a colleague. While operating We R H.O.P.E., Sean was simultaneously the Program Manager at a residential treatment center for boys with severe trauma.

What can two people who are polar opposites in so many ways including politically discuss about grace and humility? Join Dr. Paul Meier and Kristin for a show among great friends.

Join Dr. Paul Meier and Kristin for part 2 of anniversary illnesses. Dr. Paul Meier Notes: NORMAL BRIEF GRIEF. My father died many years ago and I was with him when he died talking to him and it was a wonderful experience even though sad to lose him. I have dealt with it well I believe. One Christmas Day a few years after his death, I was excited to go wake up our young kids to open presents and have an exciting day together, but then I felt suddenly sad for no apparent reason and couldn’t figure out why. I went into a room by myself and prayed for insight and immediately became aware that my parents always came at Christmas mornings to open presents with us. My Mom was still alive and would be there soon, but my Dad wouldn’t and I missed him. I actually encouraged myself to cry and did so for about two minutes and prayed that God would send an angel to give him a hug up in heaven and tell him we love him and miss him today. God would never say no to a request like that. Then I felt great again, having become