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Jon and Kristin talk about the importance of music as a therapeutic modality in mental health. Jon shares his unique way of working with children and adults to help them get comfortable and let the healing in!In Johannesburg, South Africa, Jon grew up hearing that “children should be seen and not heard” which helped inspire his life’s work. In addition to be a leading advocate for music therapy and education reform, his ultimate goals are to help children to have a larger platform to be listened to and understood while also inspiring the Child Archetype in people of all ages, particularly adults; parents, teachers, care givers, mental health professionals and beyond.Rooted in indie pop, the music of his Grammy winning Ageless: Songs for the Child Archetype consists of playful and imaginative arrangements which are thoughtful and complex yet deliver a simple message about striving for balance and harmony. The Child Archetype is always being expressed, as Jon puts it “either through shadow (childish) or light (

Join Amy and Kristin for a discussion about the incredible brand, Chicken Soup for the Soul. It's more than "just" the best selling books! They talk shop about what is like to be stewards of a mission that strives to and does so much good for so many souls across the globe. Enjoy!Amy Newmark is the bestselling author, editor-in-chief, and publisher of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. Since 2008, she has published more than 160 new books, most of them national bestsellers in the U.S. and Canada, more than doubling the number of Chicken Soup for the Soul titles in print today. She is also the author of Simply Happy, a crash course in Chicken Soup for the Soul advice and wisdom that is filled with easy-to-implement, practical tips for enjoying a better life.Amy is credited with revitalizing the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand, which has been a publishing industry phenomenon since the first book came out in 1993. By compiling inspirational and aspirational true stories curated from ordinary people who h

Kristin and Catherine discuss the female leaders around the globe and how they've handled Covid-19. Some great articles to reference are listed below:https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/14/asia/women-government-leaders-coronavirus-hnk-intl/index.htmlSome terrific reference podcasts are also listed below:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-confessional-with-nadia-bolz-weber/id1502171248?i=1000472151114https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlocking-us-with-bren%C3%A9-brown/id1494350511Leading in Crisis: https://hbr.org/2020/03/are-you-leading-through-the-crisis-or-managing-the-responsehttps://www.forbes.com/sites/davidmichels/2020/03/17/coronavirus-leading-through-a-crisis/#509a17147626http://globalnews.ca/news/6701272/coronavirus-norway-kids-press-conference/

Kristin and Dr. Feldman discuss MBI (Munchausen by Internet) including 2 cases shared on this podcast. Marc D. Feldman, M.D. is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Adjunct Professor of Psychology, the University of Alabama (UA), Tuscaloosa, Alabama. A Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, he is the author of more than 100 peer-reviewed articles in the professional literature. Dr. Feldman is an international expert in factitious disorder, Munchausen syndrome, Munchausen by proxy, and malingering, and his credits include the following five books: Feldman MD, Yates GP. Dying to Be Ill: True Stories of Medical Deception. New York: Routledge; Dutch edition published by Boom Uitgevers, The NetherlandsFeldman MD, Ford CV. Patient or Pretender: Inside the Strange World of Factitious Disorders, New York: John Wiley & Sons; paperback edition; Dutch edition published by Uigetgeverij Wreldbibliotheek bv, The Netherlands; Farsi edition published as Bimar ya bimarnama, published by Nashre Payk

Kristin and Bianca talk about her show, The UNNI podcast, which just joined Mental Health News Radio Network. She also talks about her journey in the behavioral health profession and what using her voice has done to empower her own life, as well as, others.More about her podcast: The UNNI Podcast is a platform for survivors and experts in the space of suicide prevention, to share lived experiences with a purpose to lead those in crisis, out of the darkness. The UNNI Podcast is hosted by Bianca D. McCall, a world-renowned Subject Matter Expert in the Epidemiology of Suicidal Behavior. UNNI stands for unity on a global scale; connectivity, compassion, deconstructing stigmatic language; to change the way we define, and defend against suicide in all communities.More about Bianca: As the CEO, I am responsible for the oversight of operations and the organization of Desert Rose Counseling Group. I report to an implied Board of Directors who are professional partners that provide the Company with Clinical, Financial

Neil and Dave join Kristin to discuss how mental health organizations can work on survival during the time of Covid-19. This is show is extremely informative for anyone suffering from financial distress - individuals and organizations. Neil Johnson has more than 19 years of healthcare investment banking and private equity experience including completion of over $1 billion of corporate finance transactions involving merger and acquisitions, equity and corporate debt financings as well as distressed asset acquisitions and divestitures.As Managing Partner of Lawrence, Evans & Co., LLC, Mr Johnson’s responsibilities primarily include deal sourcing and evaluation, transaction structuring, securing financing including debt and equity, and fundraising. Many of the completed transactions have involved acute care hospitals, senior housing, home health, behavioral health, revenue cycle management, health IT, big data, analytics or other services related companies.Prior to forming Lawrence, Evans & Co., LLC, Mr.

Join Frances and Catherine as they talk about their advocacy, work, and personal journeys with eating disorders. They join Mental Health News Radio Network with their new podcast focused solely on eating disorders! Co-hosts Francis Iacobucci and Catherine Brown explore the complexities and profound impacts of eating disorders. With insights from individuals in recovery, mental health professionals, and family members, Eating Disorders: Navigating Recovery helps break the stigma surrounding eating disorders and provides a platform for engagement and connection. The recovery journey is not linear; whether you have struggled with disordered eating for days or years, we are here to help along the way.

Kristin and Tracey talk about how physical pain and trauma lives in your tissues and can have a negative impact on your mental health unless you root it out! Tracey Brown is a United States Coast Guard Veteran. She was a firefighter, small boat crew swimmer and navigator amongst other things in the early 1980’s. Even before understanding the extent of how the characteristics of PTSD had affected her personal life, Tracey was educated as a Director of Physical Rehabilitation and has been working for over twenty years in the field. The last decade has been dedicated tospecialized work in pain reduction via scar tissue therapy. This is where she began to realize the “lostness” and confusion PTSD can create. Her hope is to help not only the helpers, heroes and warriors to get beyond the label of PTSD. This is for all that have endured stress after trauma and in hopes to help further the conversation and understanding of Post-traumatic Stress.www.rescuetorecovery.com

Join Dr. I and Kristin as they talk about how the Coronavirus has impacted American Indian nations. Because information changes so rapidly, we are happy to report that by the time this show airs, the response rate is better (not enough) and the reporting of issues is also expanding.Dr. Indelicato (“Dr. I”) is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Suicidologist. She is the program coordinator for a Zero Suicide Initiative grant at a rural hospital on the Navajo Reservation. She instructs medical providers and healthcare professionals in safety planning and risk assessment; crisis debriefing; and, she is an expert consultant to inpatient and outpatient units, mobile health, and the Emergency Department. Dr. I coordinates postvention efforts and outreach services to the Navajo community. She has developed a Loss Survivor Support Group – Talking Circle with Traditional practitioners, a collaborative and innovative support resource for hospital employees. Recently, she has been working on a brief video series to pr

Join author and new podcaster, John Spagnoli, speaking with Kristin about having Bipolar Disorder and managing his mental health. You can listen to his show Shadowed Soul on Mental Health News Radio Network at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shadowed-soul-podcast/id1513403083

Join new podcaster, Leah Gregg, for a discussion about her new podcast on Mental Health News Radio Network. The Fabuleaf: Hemp Flower Power show will help anyone (not just the scientists) understand why this is a powerful way to aid achieving and maintaining mental health.Marijuana and Hemp are two varieties of the same plant species, the Cannabis sativa plant. Since they share the same species name, they’re often lumped into one big family, and there seems to be a lot of confusion around their differences. “fabuleaf hemp flower power” is a podcast that will provide simple yet informative information to provide education on this beautiful plant and the benefits it offers. Join your host Leah Gregg and learn how powerful this plant can be in helping you feel the best you can, naturally!www.fabuleaf.com

Shelley Samuels joins Kristin to talk about how the field of Behavioral Health has changed and the impact this had made on consulting services. Shelley Samuels has 30+ years of experience as a leader in human services and healthcare organizations. Most recently she was COO and Compliance Officer for national organization Juvo Autism and Behavioral Health. Prior to that she was the Chief Program Officer of Easterseals New Jersey while concurrently serving as the COO of Easterseals Solutions an EHR system administration entity for multiple nonprofit organizations. She has an MPA in Public Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Finance from Rutgers University. She completed an Executive Leadership Program at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business and a program at New York University Stern School for Executive Education in Finance and Accounting. Ms. Samuels has secured and managed more than $80 million dollars in grants and contracts such as Projects of National Significance from the US HH

Donald Bailey joins Kristin to talk about his new podcast on Mental Health News Radio Network, Your Legacy of Care, and their journey raising a son with Autism. Donald is a lifelong South Carolinian, Donald began his career in the insurance industry with a focus on financial planning. After working as a financial planner for E. F. Hutton, he founded Donald Bailey & Associates in order to offer independent advice and holistic planning to his clients.Donald is committed to community involvement, having served on the Board of Trustees at the University of South Carolina (USC) and most recently founding The College Transition Connection, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to help South Carolina colleges create post-secondary programs for young adults who may have an intellectual disability. Donald's son is on the autism spectrum.Donald holds a degree in Marketing from USC. He and his wife Caroline have two children and three grandchildren and reside in Mt. Pleasant, SC.www.legacyofcareadvisors.c

Dr. Janina Scarlet joins Kristin to talk about her graphic novel, Dark Agents, Book One: Violet and the Trial of Trauma.Dr. Janina Scarlet is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, author, and a full-time geek. A Ukrainian-born refugee, she survived Chernobyl radiation and persecution.She immigrated to the United States at the age of 12 with her family and later, inspired by the X-Men, developed Superhero Therapy to help patients with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Superhero Therapy refers to incorporating popular culture examples into evidence-based therapy to help the client to become the hero of their own journey. Dr. Scarlet is the recipient of the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award by the United Nations Association for her work on Superhero Therapy. Her work has been featured on Yahoo, BBC, NPR, Sunday Times, CNN, CW, ABC, Huffington Post, The New York Times, Forbes, the Nerdist, BuzzFeed, Bleeding Cool, CNET, Mugglenet, LADbible, and many other outlets. She currently works at the Center for Stress and Anx

Join Andre Johnson and Kristin as they talk about his journey with addiction and recovery. An inspiring episode with an amazing human!Andre L. Johnson, a native Detroiter, is currently the President/CEO of the Detroit Recovery Project--a multi-service agency that provides a wide spectrum of support services to the city’s recovery community. Such services include: GED preparation; twelve-step support groups; housing assistance; job readiness and employment assistance; and HIV prevention, testing, and counseling services. In addition, the agency also oversees an ex-offender program that helps returning citizens reintegrate successfully into the Detroit community, with an aim of reducing recidivism and/or relapse among this population. Since its inception in 2005, the DRP has devoted more than $15 million (via federal, county and local awards) to its mission to help Detroiters who were once on the streets become drug-free and productive citizens.Mr. Johnson has over 23 years of professional work experience, exem

Join comedian, veteran, and former first responder Eric Payne with Kristin talking about his podcast on Mental Health News Radio Network!Not Alone with Payne is focused on men and trauma. We are honored to add it to our network line-up.

Ellen and Kristin discuss her work with first responders and her popular mystery series about Police psychologist Dr. Dot Meyerhoff.About Ellen Kirschman:People call me the cop doc. I’ve been a clinical psychologist far longer than I’ve been a mystery writer. My specialty is treating first responders, cops and fire fighters who are suffering with work-related traumatic stress. My protagonist, police psychologist Dr. Dot Meyerhoff is a spunky, 50 plus year old who takes orders from no one, including her chief. I named her after my mother and grandmother. Dot and I share some traits, but we’re definitely not the same. She’s younger, thinner, investigates crimes when she should be counseling cops and has some skills I don’t need: breaking and entering, impersonating a public official, and assault with a deadly weapon. Too dedicated for her own good, not to mention stubborn, impulsive, and full of self-doubt, Dot never gives up on anyone which is important because cops are difficult clients. They hate reaching ou

It isn't often enough that Kristin gets to talk tech with a powerhouse female in healthcare. Joining her on this show is June Noto discussing her career and how technology and compliance has and continues to shift in mental health and addiction services.June Ann Noto is the Vice President of Information Technology, Human Resources and Administrative Services at the New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies, Inc. (NJAMHAA). For the past 20 years, Ms. Noto has directed the Community Information Technology Project, which is a joint public/private venture of NJAMHAA and the NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), providing technology leadership, advocacy and support to more than 200 human services organizations.Before joining NJAMHAA, Ms. Noto was the Director of Information Management at CPC Behavioral Healthcare, (Eatontown, NJ). Prior to starting her career in the not-for-profit arena, she held several technical positions for companies such as McGraw-Hill, Fairchild

Your favorite guest, Christine Louis de Canonville, joins us from Dublin, Ireland to talk about what is happening in her corner of the world. Yes, we do bring up narcissism and we spend more time on how the Irish are handling this pandemic!For more information about Christine and to order her best selling books, please visit her website at www.narcissisticbehavior.net.

Join Kristin and Dr. Paolo Molino (podcaster on the network and psychotherapist in Florence, Italy) discuss how the Coronavirus is affecting the every day citizens of Italy. What is it like in the italian countryside as opposed to the bustling cities like Florence, Rome, and Venice. What is self-isolation doing to mental well being and how are people coping?https://www.paolomolino.com/en/miglior-psicologo-psicoterapeuta-firenze/