Mental Health News Radio

Join guest David Robatin and Kristin as they discuss his mental health journey. Creating art became a way to work through alcoholism, mental illness, and more. David studied communications and art at Denison University and has been painting for quite a long time.He started to share his work more widely and continue to progress as a thinker and artist as I try new ways to explore his figures.He uses mostly acrylics on art boards and canvas, and continue pushing the boundaries within his specific style. He has been influenced by everything from chiaroscuro to color field, from Dali to Rothko.Emotional connection is the reason why he works in the style he developed.He wants the viewer to find themselves in his paintings and apply their own story. He explores the positive and negative feelings that we all go through...and wants to find a common experience with the viewer.www.davidrobatin.com

Join the amazing mother and daughter from the Which Way podcast, Shari and Jann Simmons, with Kristin discussing the healing journey of mothers and daughers. In Which Way?…Mother and daughter tell parallel stories about trauma and its impact on the generations that follow. Jann Simmons’ story is a heart wrenching account of an orphaned child who suffered brutality at the hands of her mother, as well as many others. As an adult, Jann’s mind was closed to the horrors of her abuse, betrayal and abandonment until the day they all came flooding back to her conscious mind. That awareness began a 40-year transformation from a passive victim to resilient warrior. As a young teen, Shari struggled to make sense of her mother’s pain, but as a career mental-health therapist, she began to understand her mother’s journey and learn how trauma affects the brain. She offers strategies in this book for those suffering from past or present trauma or for those who love someone who is suffering. Both women tell their stories and

Join Dr. Mary Jones and Kristin as they talk about the dreaded but accurate title of "Karen" on entitled women. Not an easy conversation in this age of internet hate but we do the best we can! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-mary-podcast/id1702069887

Did your high school have an entire mental health department? Our host, Kristin, certainly did not experience this in the 80's at her high school! Tune in to hear two new podcasters to join our network that are currectly in high school (2024). Brannagh and Diya, two women we want to support with everything we can, created Y.A.N.A. (You are never alone) to help support mental health awareness for themselves and their peers! One of their amazing teachers is also a podcaster on the network, Amanda Grieme, of H.O.L.D.F.A.S.T. Radio!Who They AreWe are juniors at Moravian Academy High School located in Bethlehem Pennsylvania. Mental health has played a major role in both of our lives. We believe mental health is of paramount importance as it directly influences our overall well-being and quality of life. It's the foundation for our emotional, psychological, and social well-being, and it impacts how we think, feel, and act daily. Good mental health enables us to handle life's challenges, cope with stress, build posi

Join Kristin and Stephanie as they discuss her podcast Toxic Love Transformation. Stephanie McPhail, M.S. has a Double Masters Degree in Health and Education, a Bachelors in Psychology, Certified Crisis Counselor, Certified Coach, Reiki Practitioner, Toxic Relationship Recovery Expert who specializes in helping professional women discover who they are after a toxic divorce/breakup so they can rebuild their lives to be happy whether single or in a relationship. Author of two books, Being Loved Shouldn’t Hurt book and workbook which were number one new release, Interviewed on FOX, featured in New York Weekly, Hosts a Weekly Cable Show Kick Unhealthy Relationships to the Curb, On the CORE counsel of Experts for Avaiya University, on the board of a non-profit. https://www.instagram.com/beinglovedshouldnthurthttps://www.facebook.com/BeingLovedShouldntHurtwww.toxiclovepodcast.comwww.beinglovedshouldnthurt.com

Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes and Kristin as they talk about her new book, speaking and podcasting at the annual Converge Autism conference, and exciting new developments in the world of Autism.Stephanie's new book, Embracing the Autism Spectrum: Finding Joy & Hope Navigating the NeuroDiverse Family Journey, invites readers on a transformative journey into the realm of neurodiversity. Whether you're a family living with autism, an educator seeking to enhance your inclusive practices, or a dedicated advocate, this book offers invaluable insights and strategies to promote healthy neurodiverse marriages and families.Drawing from her background as a former licensed professional counselor (LPC), an ordained minister, an author, and a certified autism specialist, Dr. Holmes weaves a narrative that bridges the gap between personal experience and professional expertise. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Campbell University, her Master's in counseling from Liberty University, and her doctorate in edu

The woman to speak with, listen to, and support when it comes to suicide awareness and prevention, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas joins us to talk about her new podcast. Headspace for the Workplace is Dr. Sally's newest podcast (she also hosts Hope Illuminated) to discuss mental health support in our workplace. Headspace for the Workplace – A Podcast on How to Cultivate a Vibrant and Psychologically Safe and Healthy Workforce with your host Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas. In our brain-based economy, we depend on fully engaged, mentally healthy teams. Organizations that have figured this out not only have a competitive advantage, they are awesome places to work. Take a listen to the lessons learned and actionable take-aways to promote mental health and wellbeing and support people through tough times – at work.https://www.spreaker.com/show/headspace-for-the-workplace-w-dr-sally

Our host, Kristin, joins family law attorney, Evonne Hopkins, and psychologist, Kari lenox, for a discussion about a detached parent can negatively impact child custody and divorce cases.Evonne is a North Carolina Board Certified Family Law Specialist and Certified Parent Coordinator licensed to practice in North Carolina, California, and the District of Columbia. Evonne earned joint JD/MBA degrees from the University of San Francisco in 2003 and a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Philosophy from Rollins College in 1998. Evonne utilizes her training, education, real world experiences, as well as her people skills to obtain the best results for her clients.Evonne has been practicing for 20 years and takes pride in helping thousands of families navigate through extraordinarily high conflict cases. Never one to shy away from conflict, Evonne is known for her straightforward honest style, powerful advocacy and is considered a formidable opponent.In addition to North Carolina, Evonne has been fortunate to live in New

Join Kristin and Stacey Ledbetter, CEO and Founder of NFlyte. The organization and software was born out of the founder’s personal need for an app to help her teenage autistic daughter navigate the path towards independence. Before NFlyte, there was not a solution in the market that served neurodiverse young adults—helping them stay on task and enable families to be connected and track progress without being overbearing in their lives.www.nflyte.com

Join Kristin and Lorilee Binstock as they talk about CONSENT. What does consent look like in 2023? How do we give our consent when we were taught that our consent about anything doesn't and shouldn't exist? What is giving consent to and for ourselves look like? How had consent become a foreign language? As a childhood sexual abuse survivor who received treatment for PTSD later in adulthood, Lorilee learned that sharing her story allowed and even encouraged others to share their stories, giving them the courage to pursue treatment. After receiving the help she needed, she shares what she learned to potentially help others. Podcasting was the vehicle she needed to take her mess and turn it into her message. The first time Lorilee ever heard the term "trauma survivor thriver" was in mental health treatment. Her therapist introduced herself as such. Lorilee learned it is, "a person who is thriving after surviving a trauma." This is something she wanted to continue to strive for and made the podcast name choice an

Join Kristin and Lorilee Binstock as they talk about the "super fun" mental health journey through all things menstruation. As a childhood sexual abuse survivor who received treatment for PTSD later in adulthood, Lorilee learned that sharing her story allowed and even encouraged others to share their stories, giving them the courage to pursue treatment. After receiving the help she needed, she shares what she learned to potentially help others. Podcasting was the vehicle she needed to take her mess and turn it into her message. The first time Lorilee ever heard the term "trauma survivor thriver" was in mental health treatment. Her therapist introduced herself as such. Lorilee learned it is, "a person who is thriving after surviving a trauma." This is something she wanted to continue to strive for and made the podcast name choice an easy one. Lorilee is a broadcast journalism major from the University of Florida. After college she worked for CBS Radio News in New York before becoming a reporter, producer and m

Join Kristin and Kim Williams as they discuss toxic workplace culture: how to document it, how to move through it, and why using your voice is vital!Instrumental in fostering Walker Advertising’s inclusive and award-winning culture, Vice President Kim Williams is responsible for all aspects of people operations. Recognized for her integrity and interpersonal skills, Kim has also been acknowledged for her creative approaches to recruitment and retention. She has an unparalleled reputation for navigating turbulence and change as well as nurturing positive relationships with colleagues at all levels of an organization. She began her HR career as a diplomat with the U.S. Department of State where she tackled complex personnel challenges, negotiated at the United Nations in Vienna, and received awards for her precedent-setting work in diversity and inclusion. With a passion for community service, Kim lives Walker’s unique core values that holds social responsibility and innovation as foundations for growth.

Join Dee Wallace and Kristin for a discussion about her book, Born: Giving Birth to a New You and how our limiting beliefs can be "caught" before they actually become our reality. Dee Wallace is a best-selling author and a multi-nationally respected authority on the art of self-creation for over 30 year, having authored five books on the subject of self-creation: Conscious Creation, The Big E!, Bright Light, Getting Stuff and Wake Up Now! BORN and BuppaLaPaloo (children’s book) are her sixth and seventh offerings. All of which are subjects she is available to discuss.As a much sought-after speaker, Dee has spoken at numerous national and international venues and outlets including TED Talks, the Love and Harmony Forum in Japan, The Dillon Lecture Series, Unity Temple, The Kansas Film Commission, and asked to speak in China, New Zealand, Amsterdam, Australia, England and all across the United States and Canada. Dee has appeared on every major news and talk show and has been featured on E! True Hollywood Stories

Join Kristin and Lindsay Ruiz, EdD as they dicuss her doctoral thesis: A Hidden Virus: Looking for Evidence of Narcissistic Abuse in the Workplace. What a journey that is right listeners?www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayruiz/

Join Kristin and Lorilee Binstock as they talk about what exactly a Trauma Survivor Thriver is and how this term launched Lorilee's media company. As a childhood sexual abuse survivor who received treatment for PTSD later in adulthood, Lorilee learned that sharing her story allowed and even encouraged others to share their stories, giving them the courage to pursue treatment. After receiving the help she needed, she shares what she learned to potentially help others. Podcasting was the vehicle she needed to take her mess and turn it into her message. The first time Lorilee ever heard the term "trauma survivor thriver" was in mental health treatment. Her therapist introduced herself as such. Lorilee learned it is, "a person who is thriving after surviving a trauma." This is something she wanted to continue to strive for and made the podcast name choice an easy one. Lorilee is a broadcast journalism major from the University of Florida. After college she worked for CBS Radio News in New York before becoming a r

Our host, Kristin, joins family law attorney, Evonne Hopkins, and psychologist, Kari lenox, for a discussion about how martyr parent(s) can negatively impact child custody and divorce cases.Evonne is a North Carolina Board Certified Family Law Specialist and Certified Parent Coordinator licensed to practice in North Carolina, California, and the District of Columbia. Evonne earned joint JD/MBA degrees from the University of San Francisco in 2003 and a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Philosophy from Rollins College in 1998. Evonne utilizes her training, education, real world experiences, as well as her people skills to obtain the best results for her clients.Evonne has been practicing for 20 years and takes pride in helping thousands of families navigate through extraordinarily high conflict cases. Never one to shy away from conflict, Evonne is known for her straightforward honest style, powerful advocacy and is considered a formidable opponent.In addition to North Carolina, Evonne has been fortunate to live in N

Join Kristin and Jennifer as they discuss her book The Psilocybin Handbook for Women: How Magic Mushrooms, Psychedelic Therapy, and Microdosing Can Benefit Your Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Health. Jennifer Chesak is an award-winning freelance science and medical journalist, editor, and fact-checker based in Nashville, Tennessee. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, Healthline, Better Homes and Gardens, The Daily Beast, B*tch, and more. Her coverage focuses on chronic health issues, medical rights, health care, harm reduction, and the scientific evidence around health and wellness trends, including cannabis and psychedelics.Jennifer earned her master of science degree in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill. She currently teaches copyediting, technical writing, and media studies in the publishing program at Belmont University, leads various workshops at the literary nonprofit The Porch, and serves as the managing editor for the literary magazine SHIFT. In her free time, Jennifer, who i

Join Dr. Alexander Batthyány as he discusses his book, Threshold: Terminal Lucidity and the Border of Life and Death. The first major account of terminal lucidity: the remarkable return of clarity and cognition at the end of life. Terminal lucidity is a relatively common but poorly understood phenomenon. Near the end of life, many people--including those who are comatose, or have suffered brain injuries or strokes, or have been silenced by mental illness or deep dementia--experience what seems a miraculous return. They regain their clarity and energy, are able to talk with families and caregivers, recall their lives, and in some cases report conversations and details that occurred while they were unconscious or seemingly unaware of their surroundings.Prof. Alexander Batthyány, PhD, holds the Viktor Frankl Chair for Philosophy and Psychology at the International Academy of Philosophy in the Principality of Liechtenstein and is Director of the newly established Research Institute for Theoretical Psychology and

Join family law attorney, Evonne, and Kristin as they discuss how flying monkeys play an incendiary role in a high conflict divorce. Evonne is a North Carolina Board Certified Family Law Specialist and Certified Parent Coordinator licensed to practice in North Carolina, California, and the District of Columbia. Evonne earned joint JD/MBA degrees from the University of San Francisco in 2003 and a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Philosophy from Rollins College in 1998. Evonne utilizes her training, education, real world experiences, as well as her people skills to obtain the best results for her clients.Evonne has been practicing for 20 years and takes pride in helping thousands of families navigate through extraordinarily high conflict cases. Never one to shy away from conflict, Evonne is known for her straightforward honest style, powerful advocacy and is considered a formidable opponent.In addition to North Carolina, Evonne has been fortunate to live in New York, Florida, California, Spain and Japan. Evonne’s w

Join family law attorney, Evonne, and Kristin as they discuss how people with personality disorders have learned to weaponize their disorder in court. They also discuss the problems with using terminology like psychopath, sociopath, narcissist, etc. in family court and how that can actually hurt your case rather than help it. Evonne is a North Carolina Board Certified Family Law Specialist and Certified Parent Coordinator licensed to practice in North Carolina, California, and the District of Columbia. Evonne earned joint JD/MBA degrees from the University of San Francisco in 2003 and a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Philosophy from Rollins College in 1998. Evonne utilizes her training, education, real world experiences, as well as her people skills to obtain the best results for her clients.Evonne has been practicing for 20 years and takes pride in helping thousands of families navigate through extraordinarily high conflict cases. Never one to shy away from conflict, Evonne is known for her straightforward hon