On this episode of The Mental Society, Today I am joined by Joshua Shea. He and I discuss how pornography can impact relationships and create unrealistic expectations of what sex and intimacy look like in relationships. Joshua is a pornography addiction expert, certified betrayal trauma coach, therapeutic disclosure specialist, and author. Joshua focuses on the trauma partners feel when learning their loved one has an issue with pornography and promotes the idea that porn addiction spans all demographics and that those with a problem should seek help before it’s too late. You can find out more about Joshua and his work by visiting PAddictRecovery.com. Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter https://www.facebook.com/thementalsociety https://www.instagram.com/thementalsocietypodcast/ https://twitter.com/mentalsocieties #mentalillness #mentalhealth #mentalsociety #society #mental #psychology #boundaries #abuse #addiction #pornography #betrayal #expectations #incel #sex #trauma #disclosure #therapy #recovery

Today I am joined by Dylan Newcomb. Dylan and I discuss the importance of nonverbal communication and how we can use sound and movement to heal from the inside out. Dylan is a world-renowned expert in embodiment and has dedicated over two decades to helping individuals transform unhealthy stress and live a more fulfilling life. After studying dance performance and music composition at the Juilliard School, Dylan danced with the Netherlands Dance Theater, receiving numerous awards as a choreographer-composer in the Netherlands. In 2001, he co-founded the Danslab Institute for Movement Research, where he conducted extensive cross-cultural research on the relationship between vocal sounds, breath, movement, and behavior—laying the foundation for developing UZAZU Embodied Intelligence, a comprehensive personal growth modality.   More info and resources about Dylan on his website https://dylannewcomb.com/. Learn more about UZAZU and take the free self-assessment at www.uzazu.org Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter https://www.facebook.com/thementalsociety https://www.instagram.com/thementalsocietypodcast/ https://twitter.com/mentalsocieties #mentalillness #mentalhealth #mentalsociety #society #mental #embodiment #communication #dance #movement #nonverbal #vocal #transform #danslab #uzazu

Today I am joined by Dr. Lauren Pitts Dr. Pitts is the CEO and Founder of Legacy Counseling & Life Coaching. She also hosts “HOUSE TALK Pregame,” a podcast providing powerful, raw life, sports, and mental health information that athletes and their families need to make well-informed athletic and life-transforming decisions! We talk about how a child’s involvement in sports impacts their mental health and the wellness of their families. You can find more about Dr. Pitts and her work on her website, https://drlaurendpitts.com/ Be sure to check out her podcast https://drlaurendpitts.com/house-talk/ You can find her book at https://tinyurl.com/drpittsbook Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter https://www.facebook.com/thementalsociety https://www.instagram.com/thementalsocietypodcast/ https://twitter.com/mentalsocieties #mentalillness #mentalhealth #mentalsociety #society #mental #sports #sportspsychology #family #eliteathlete #athlete #children #families #vicariousliving #scholorships #divisionone #football #baseball #pressure

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Stephen Moffe. Steve and I discuss how he overcame trauma, addiction, and loss through everything from equine therapy to 12-step programs. Steve is a father, mental health advocate, recovering addict, horse trainer, and author. His new book, It’s an Inside Job, Kid, tells his story of trauma, childhood abuse, substance use, mental illness, treatment, and recovery. He wrote this book for those who, like him, have struggled with trauma, alcohol and drug abuse, and mental illness. By sharing his humorous, ironic, and tragic story, he hopes to inspire others and help them recognize their own resilience. You can find Steve’s book, It’s an Inside Job, Kid, on Amazon, https://tinyurl.com/itsaninsidejobkid. Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter https://www.facebook.com/thementalsociety https://www.instagram.com/thementalsocietypodcast/ https://twitter.com/mentalsocieties #mental #society #mentalsociety #mentalhealth #health #mentalillness #depression #bipolar #selfcare #mentalwellness #wellness #domesticviolence #abuse #substanceuse #addiction #alcoholic #alcoholuse #corrections #equinetherapy #suicide #psychology

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Dr. Joan Ifland. We talk about food addiction, what it is, why it happens, and what you can do to make changes that will help you feel better. Dr. Ifland has been creating breakthroughs in recovery from food addiction since 1999 and is the lead author of the first scholarly description of processed food addiction and the definition of addictive foods. She has founded online communities providing support and education for those experiencing food addiction and who are ready to make changes. You can find more about Dr. Ifland at https://www.drjoanifland.com/. Find more about her online community at https://www.foodaddictionreset.com/. https://www.foodaddictionreset.com/store/eRGikBbY is where you can find the link to take the self quiz we discussed. Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter https://www.facebook.com/thementalsociety https://www.instagram.com/thementalsocietypodcast/ https://twitter.com/mentalsocieties

Join Gifty Enright and me as we discuss how trying to do all the things can lead to doing none of the things. Gifty is an author and international speaker specializing in women in the Workplace and Well-being. She has spoken at multinational organizations and top Universities such as Oxford University and given a TEDx talk. After years of hearing that women like her could ‘have it all,’ Gifty felt like she was racing like an Octopus on a Treadmill from dawn till dusk, juggling her family, career, and the endless demands of modern life, to the detriment of her health. In her book Octopus on a Treadmill: Women. Success. Health. Happiness. She shares the secrets of how she turned her life around by taking a holistic approach to healing and transforming her physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.   You can find more about Gifty on her website www.giftyenright.com. You can find her books by following this link https://tinyurl.com/giftybooks Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thementalsociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thementalsocietypodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mentalsocieties #mentalillness #mentalhealth #mentalsociety #society #mental #depression #bipolar #selfcare #mentalwellness #wellness #balance #psychology #trauma #burnout #coparent #values #no #sayno #notyourbusiness

Today I am joined by Barbara Legere. We discuss guilt, shame, children, suicide, substance use, and how all of that has impacted her life. Barbara is the author of "Keven's Choice - A Mother's Journey Through Her Son's Mental Illness, Addiction, and Suicide" and the upcoming "Talk to Me, I'm Grieving - Supportive Ways to Help Someone Through Grief." She advocates for harm reduction, MAT (medically assisted treatment), and ending the stigma towards substance abuse and mental health issues. After losing her son, Keven, to suicide, her passion has been reaching out to other grievers to offer support and understanding through her writing and as a volunteer for TIP (Traumatic Intervention Program). You can learn more about Barbara, her work, additional resources, and links to her books on her website www.barbaralegere.com Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter https://www.facebook.com/thementalsociety https://www.instagram.com/thementalsocietypodcast/ https://twitter.com/mentalsocieties #mentalillness #mentalhealth #mentalsociety #society #mental #depression #bipolar #selfcare #mentalwellness #wellness #suicide #psychology #psychiatry #trauma #guilt #shame #12steps #forgiveness #substanceuse #addiction #boundaries

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Allison Frye. We discuss suicide, how it impacts families and mental health advocacy. Allison is a mental health advocate and host of the mental health podcast “Allison in Wonderland,” she is turning her "empty nest" into an opportunity to focus on her advocacy.  This journey began with the loss of Allison's brother (2007) and mother (2010) due to suicide and has become a lifelong obsession for mental health awareness.  Allison lives, breathes, and preaches mental health awareness and suicide prevention in all aspects of her life. She is passionate about these causes and will discuss them with anyone who listens.  You can find more about Allison and her mental health first aid kit on her website https://allisoninwonderland.com. Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter https://www.facebook.com/thementalsociety https://www.instagram.com/thementalsocietypodcast/ https://twitter.com/mentalsocieties

This is the last of a three-part series where we dive into the impact of mental illness on relationships and how this couple works together to find health and happiness.  On this last episode, Trena and Nora share their joint mental health journey and show us the power of taking time to check in each day, consistent support, and open communication.  Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter https://www.facebook.com/thementalsociety https://www.instagram.com/thementalsocietypodcast/ https://twitter.com/mentalsocieties

This is the second of a three-part series where we dive into the impact of mental illness on relationships and how this couple works together to find health and happiness.  On this episode, Nora shares her story and how she and her wife, Trena, navigate their mental health together. Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter https://www.facebook.com/thementalsociety https://www.instagram.com/thementalsocietypodcast/ https://twitter.com/mentalsocieties

This is the first of a three-part series where we dive into the impact mental illness can have on relationships and how this couple works together to find health and happiness.  On this episode, Trena shares her story and how she and her wife, Nora, navigate their mental health together. Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter https://www.facebook.com/thementalsociety https://www.instagram.com/thementalsocietypodcast/ https://twitter.com/mentalsocieties

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Dr. Rebecca Allen. Listen as Dr. Allen shares more about treatment options for individuals who need more than medication to treat their mental illness effectively. Learn about “shock therapy” and how it really works. Spoiler alert, it’s probably not what you think it is. Dr. Allen has authored papers and researched everything from sleep, memory consolidation, and quality of life in multiple sclerosis. She authored a sleep and sleep disorders chapter for the Harvard textbook Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Neurology: Principles and Practice (2020).  Her main clinical interest is neuropsychiatry: she is trained in the neurobiological bases and treatment of cognitive and behavioral manifestations of neurodegenerative diseases (dementia), multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, stroke, brain tumors, developmental disorders, traumatic brain injury, and other disorders. Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thementalsoc... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thementalso... Twitter: https://twitter.com/mentalsocieties

Join in and hear Trent's incredible story of survival and perseverance. He has had cancer 3x - hip bone cancer left him crippled, lung cancer, and then pancreatic cancer. The doctors told him he only had a 5% chance of survival. Trent changed his outlook and trained his mind to believe he could beat cancer even though five specialists said there was no chance. Now 18 months cancer free and undergoing a 3-part surgery project never done before, he is here to share some of the tools he learned and help people along the way. Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter https://www.facebook.com/thementalsociety https://www.instagram.com/thementalsocietypodcast/ https://twitter.com/mentalsocieties

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Lee Wind. Lee writes stories to empower kids and teens to be their authentic selves and change the world – the same books that would have changed his life as a young gay, Jewish kid. Lee and I talk about history, banned books, growing up, and the people you never knew were Queer. His debut picture book, RED AND GREEN AND BLUE AND WHITE was illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Paul O. Zelinsky, received five-starred trade reviews, and The New York Times praised it as “Beautiful… It’s a message the world can use, throughout the year.” He is the author of the nonfiction book NO WAY; THEY WERE GAY? HIDDEN LIVES AND SECRET LOVES and the novel QUEER AS A FIVE-DOLLAR BILL. He also runs the popular blog I’m Here. I’m Queer. What the Hell Do I Read? He’s the official blogger for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and the Queer Kid Lit Creators community organizer. Lee lives in Los Angeles with his husband of more than 25 years, and they have a grown daughter. You can find out more about Lee, the books he writes, and the work he does by checking out his website, www.leewind.org Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter https://www.facebook.com/thementalsociety https://www.instagram.com/thementalsocietypodcast/ https://twitter.com/mentalsocieties #mentalillness #mentalhealth #mentalsociety #society #mental #queer #queerlit #leewind #noway #theyaregay #banned #books #author #bannedbooks #lgbtqia #lgbt #history #safety

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Amy Ballantyne. We discuss well-being and how small steps can lead to big changes!   Amy is an accredited Mental Well-Being Coach, speaker, and author. As a coach, she supports clients who struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, and high stress and want to experience clarity and connection. She provides compassionate accountability while guiding clients to shift limiting beliefs, improve wellness habits, and create the life they truly desire.  Amy hosts Power To The People Pleasers, a podcast to empower individuals who often put themselves last. This show can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio. She has spoken on international stages, summits, and workplace wellness webinars across Canada. As a speaker, she brings her energy, passion, and knowledge to every webinar or stage to help the audience connect with the information so that they feel inspired, informed, and primed to take action! She has shared wellness webinars for companies across Canada, including Ernst & Young, Hazelview, Schlegel Villages, Star Metroland Media, Vidyard, SunLife, Manulife, and more. As an author, Amy is a recent Amazon Best Seller as a co-author for the compilation book Business Life & the Universe Volume 6. She has also published Mr. Poop Knows Poop (a digestive health book for parents and kids) and a youth empowerment series for girls called Diary of a Softball Girl. Wellness is so much more than eating and exercise. Taking a holistic approach to well-being is how Amy supports her clients. You can find more about Amy at her website http://amyballantyne.com. Check out her podcast POWER TO THE PEOPLE PLEASERS Schedule a Free Call with Amy! BUST THE CYCLE OF OVERWHELM - FREE PDF DOWNLOAD Find her on Social Media: Instagram  Facebook  Twitter Check out all of her books using the links below: Diary of a Softball Girl:  Book 1 | Book 2 | Season Journal Mr Poop Knows Poop Best Selling Author in BLU TALKS: Business Life Universe Volume 6  Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter https://www.facebook.com/thementalsociety https://www.instagram.com/thementalsocietypodcast/ https://twitter.com/mentalsocieties #mentalillness #mentalhealth #mentalsociety #society #mental #well-being #holistic #physicalhealth #peoplepleaser #sayno #poop #guthealth #softballgirl #mrpoop #empowerment #empower

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Sunita Alves. She is the daughter of Indo-Caribbean-Canadian immigrants who spent her formative years testing limits and pushing boundaries. Sunita dreamed of a life without limitations, becoming the first woman in her family to become an engineer. The pinnacle was achieving her dream job, a blend of teaching mindfulness, training coaches, and heading up a project to improve educational outcomes for Indigenous youth in Canada. She had it all. Then, she experienced workplace stressors that eventually impacted her mental health and ability to work. Literally and figuratively heartbroken, she found a path to healing and finding peace. Sunita and I discuss how her physical and mental health were significantly impacted by work stress and her belief that she could do it all. She shares how she uses her experiences to help others avoid the same fate and find joy and contentment in their lives. Sunita shares her journey in her book, Breakthrough: A Memoir of Toxic Work, Mindfulness, and Inner Peace. You can find where to purchase her book and more about Sunita by visiting her website https://sunitaalves.com Find more about the 13 workplace factors that impact mental health here:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N4vMp-B7lw4URugBpGCCsVhVXlSJxUpe/view?usp=sharing Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter https://www.facebook.com/thementalsociety https://www.instagram.com/thementalsocietypodcast/ https://twitter.com/mentalsocieties #mentalillness #mentalhealth #mentalsociety #society #work #workplace #stress #peoplepleaser #everything #selfcare #sayno #boundaries #toxicwork #mindfulness #peace #mental

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by comedian and psychiatrist Dr. Neil Berliner. Dr. Berliner is an American comedy writer, standup comedian, comedy producer, and instructor. Neil is one of the most requested joke-writing instructors in the United States. In 2022, Neil was named the first Comedy-Writer-in-Residence for The Comedy Cures Foundation.  Neil is also a practicing medical doctor and is the Medical Director of a large mental health agency in Brooklyn. Listen in as Neil, and I talk about comedy, connection, community, and chairs. We, yet again, hear about how important connection, community, and collaboration lead to improved mental health and adherence to medical treatment plans. You can find out more about Dr. Berliner by visiting his website https://neilberlinercomedy.com/ and be sure to check out his new book Ha Ha History full of history and comedy.   Check out The Comedy Cures Foundation and see how you can get involved. Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter https://www.facebook.com/thementalsociety https://www.instagram.com/thementalsocietypodcast/ https://twitter.com/mentalsocieties #mentalillness #mentalhealth #mentalsociety #society #mental #comedy #hahahistory #laugh #issues #healing #community #collaborate

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Paulette Buchannan. Paulette is a former educator who has taught students from elementary school all the way through college. Since 2007 Paulette has worked with other victims and legislators to bring about needed changes in the law to protect individuals and society better. She is a member of the International Cultic Studies Association, and in November 2019, she presented at their conference, speaking on “Legislative Action as Part of the Healing Process.” In February 2020, she was the Table Talk moderator on the topic “Cults and the Law.” Her goal is to inform the public and policymakers on the issues of court reform, cults, religious fraud, mental illness policy reform, and government corruption. Paulette and I discuss how unequipped the justice system is to help individuals needing quality, long-term, and compassionate mental health treatment. Paulette speaks about her personal experiences with the criminal justice system and trying to escape her stalker/brother and why she thinks court-ordered psychiatric hospitalization should become more commonplace. To learn more about Paulette, her work, and her book, you can visit her website www.fightingforjusticebook.com Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter https://www.facebook.com/thementalsociety https://www.instagram.com/thementalsocietypodcast/ https://twitter.com/mentalsocieties #mentalillness #mentalhealth #mentalsociety #society #mental #cults #commitment #justice #stalking #psychiatric #mentalhospital #criminal #reform

What happens when we change the discussion around gun violence and school shootings away from guns and toward the long-term financial consequences? Trauma is expensive; let’s save money and improve our collective mental health. Here is the link to the TikTok I mentioned: https://tinyurl.com/tiktoktrauma Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter https://www.facebook.com/thementalsociety https://www.instagram.com/thementalsocietypodcast/ https://twitter.com/mentalsocieties #mentalillness #mentalhealth #mentalsociety #society #mental #trauma #nashville #school #economics #economy #violence #guns #shooting #traumatic #fear #change #discussion #money #followthemoney

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Sunita Alves. She is the daughter of Indo-Caribbean-Canadian immigrants who spent her formative years testing limits and pushing boundaries. Sunita dreamed of a life without limitations, becoming the first woman in her family to become an engineer. The pinnacle was achieving her dream job, a blend of teaching mindfulness, training coaches, and heading up a project to improve educational outcomes for Indigenous youth in Canada. She had it all. Then, she experienced workplace stressors that eventually impacted her mental health and ability to work. Literally and figuratively heartbroken, she found a path to healing and finding peace. Sunita and I discuss how her physical and mental health were significantly impacted by work stress and her belief that she could do it all. She shares how she uses her experiences to help others avoid the same fate and find joy and contentment in their lives. Sunita shares her journey in her book, Breakthrough: A Memoir of Toxic Work, Mindfulness, and Inner Peace. You can find where to purchase her book and more about Sunita by visiting her website https://sunitaalves.com Find more about the 13 workplace factors that impact mental health here:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N4vMp-B7lw4URugBpGCCsVhVXlSJxUpe/view?usp=sharing Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter https://www.facebook.com/thementalsociety https://www.instagram.com/thementalsocietypodcast/ https://twitter.com/mentalsocieties #mentalillness #mentalhealth #mentalsociety #society #work #workplace #stress #peoplepleaser #everything #selfcare #sayno #boundaries #toxicwork #mindfulness #peace #mental