Mental Health News Radio

Barry and Kristin discuss what we referred to as EMDR on steroids: Accelerated Resolution Therapy with counselor Prairie Conlon. ART was developed in 2008 by Laney Rosenzweig, LMFT. As a mental health clinician, Laney was trained and proficient in multiple treatment modalities, including EMDR. She quickly appreciated the therapeutic value of eye movements but also recognized the need to modify how they are used and integrated with other techniques. She created treatment protocols that are directive, standardized and easy to apply to different conditions. The genesis of ART involved integrating elements from different therapies in a unique and more effective way. We discuss on this show why this method of helping us with our trauma is in high demand during the Coronavirus outbreak. www.acceleratedresolutiontherapy.comBarry Toone is one of the founders of Stepstone Connect, an online counseling platform dedicated to supporting our first responders. www.stepstoneconnect.comPrairie Conlon is a psychotherapist tha

Listen to comedian and speaker Allie Wolfe detail her journey with Covid-19. Allie Wolfe is a Tedx speaker, comedian, and college student. Her recent Tedx, Embracing Failure, is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_nyBgfxe_k&feature=youtu.be. She infuses her mental health journey into her comedy and is an avid supporter and advocate for anyone struggling with depression and anxiety.

Patrick and Kristin talk about his journey with hemophilia and the impact on his mental health. Patrick shares where he finally opened up to his friends and colleagues a time when he was struggling with mental health challenges. The opening up, as it always does, was liberating and humbling for him. Patrick James Lynch is a filmmaker, media professional, and globally-recognized health advocate who has delivered more than 100 presentations, all around the world. He's been recognized with the Hemophilia Federation of America's (HFA) Health & Wellness Award (2013), the National Hemophilia Foundation's (NHF) Meritorious Service Award (2014), was a featured speaker during World Federation of Hemophilia's (WFH) World Congress (2016, 2018), is an executive producer of Save One Life's 2020 content campaigns, has served as founding board president of the 501(c)(3) Entertainment 2 Affect Change since 2013, and since 2011 has been the CEO of Believe Limited. His work has been featured by Backstage, BuzzFeed, Forbes,

Join the host of The Animal Effect podcast, Prairie Conlon, and Kristin as they talk about a recent incident where a dog got loose and attacked Kristin's horse. While She Was Riding On It! Her horse was a champ and everyone is okay but how does something like this impact your mental health?Prairie Conlon is a licensed therapist that utilizes animals in her therapy. https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/the-animal-effect/

Join Kristin and James Twyman for a talk about his music, books, and advocacy spreading the message of World Peace - something we desperately need right now!James Twyman is the New York Times bestselling author of 15 books, including "Emissary of Light," "The Moses Code" and "The Barn Dance." Known around the globe as the 'Peace Troubadour,' in 1994 James put peace prayers from the 12 major religions to music and began traveling the world performing concerts to groups of thousands to spread his message of peace. Along with millions of people participating in nearly a dozen worldwide prayer vigils, James experienced the power of focused prayer when he performed the peace concert in countries like Bosnia, Iraq, Serbia, South Africa, Israel, Northern Ireland, and many other war torn areas of the world.Producer/director of six films, including the award winning "Indigo" and "Redwood Highway," Twyman released his most passionate creation to date in more than 300 churches nationwide last year - A Chorus in Miracles

Join Kristin with Dr. Kristin Hallett and Sandeev Javia as they talk about what the heck is going on right now in our world and OUR WORLD. Kristina is a clinical psychologist, professor, author, international speaker and podcaster on Mental Health News Radio Network with her show Be Awesome!Sandeev is the CEO of www.proze.com and a forumulator of many incredible health products.

Join Kristin and Dr. Stephanie Kriesberg for a discussion about the narcissistic mother wound and how anxiety plays a role. In her work as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Kriesberg helps parents, children, teens, and adults with narcissistic parents lead healthier, happier lives. She brings over twenty years’ experience and has extensive training in the treatment of anxiety disorders and in the use of clinical hypnosis. She is the only therapist in New England certified in the model of therapy based on Will I Ever Be Good Enough: Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers by Dr. Karyl McBride. https://www.drstephaniekriesberg.com/

Join Dr. Lisa Day, clinical psychologist and registered nurse, with Kristin for a discussion about real power and the different between personal power and your ego.

Listen in as Barry Toone and Kristin speak with Chris Fields about his mental health journey. Chris served over 31 years with the Oklahoma City Fire Department, promoting through the ranks he retired as a Major in 2017. Chris was captured in a photo that became an iconic symbol of the Oklahoma City Bombing in 1995 when he was cradling the body of 1yr old Baylee Almon.Chris discusses the brutal realities of a life spent responding to citizens in their darkest hours. Routinely placing others before himself and representing the greater good in all of us. Chris tells a story of his life, his 31 years of public service and how that day in 1995 all combined to take a toll on his life and his family, he suffered in silence for many years.Now he shares how he took control and his journey out of the suffering in hopes of helping other first responders avoid the failure, the pitfalls and to reach out.www.chrisfields.org

Dr. Josh Hamilton joins Kristin to discuss the necessity for psychiatric nurse practitioners and also answer a question asked by many of you listeners: What exactly is a psychiatric nurse practitioner?Josh Hamilton is in private practice in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has held a variety of faculty and administrative positions in the U.S. and abroad. He was Associate Medical Director for the largest behavioral health network in the Desert Southwest. He served on the Nevada Board of Nursing’s Advanced Practice and Educational Advisory Committees and spearheaded the Donate Life campaign.His professional interests include neurobiology, pharmacology and epigenetics. He is an internationally-recognized speaker on these (and related) topics at conferences and professional meetings. He has worked with a variety of organizations, including the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), to develop live and enduring CE activities.Dr. Hamilton is nationally certified as a PMHNP, FNP and CNE. He is also a master clinic

Join clinical psychologist and registered nurse, Dr. Lisa Day, for a discussion about embracing our powerlessness. This is such a timely topic especially for what we are all contending with related to Covid-19. Dr. Day runs the mental health counseling location in Idaho for www.meierclinics.com.

Join Barry Toone and Kristin Walker with their guests, geneticist and infectious disease specialist Dr. David Vigerust to talk about the facts when it comes to the Coronavirus. How do our first responders take precautionary measures to safeguard their health while being on the frontlines helping us? Why we have it all wrong when it comes to wearing a mask. How we should be looking at South Korea when it comes to proper testing and accurate information. Why it is important to stay away from venues such as conferences for the time being. And - why we must stop harassing, bullying, and emotionally terrorizing our fellow human beings out of misinformation, panic, and fear -based thinking. Frank King, The Mental Health Comedian, also shares his experience as one of the passengers of the MS Westerdam cruise ship where no one tested positive for the virus. He was tested, cleared to go home, and then became a target of the worst of humanity with trolling, death threats, bullying, and harassment. He is not the only on

Join Lisa Erickson, author of Chakra Empowerment for Women, discussing sexual trauma and how she uses a unique modality to help women heal. Lisa is a chakra-based energy worker, writer, and teacher specializing in women’s energetics and sexual trauma healing. She has trained in multiple energy healing modalities and is certified in both mindfulness meditation instruction and trauma sensitivity. Lisa is a member of the International Association of Meditation Instructors, the American Holistic Health Association, the Energy Medicine Practitioners Association, and The Breathe Network, a non-profit dedicated to supporting holistic healing for sexual trauma survivors. She is also the creator of a popular DailyOM course Awakening Your Feminine Chakras.Lisa’s interest in the chakras and energy healing began over 30 years ago, when she began meditating as part of a yoga class soon after graduating from Sarah Lawrence College. She went on to study chakra and kundalini meditation seriously with a formal teacher for man

Horses. Kristin talks about them a lot. We needed a refresher, however, on the details of how horses actually help human beings with their mental health, especially trauma. Andy Kaufmann joins in the discussion to also pinpoint how non-riding therapeutic work with horses can help everyone. He is one of the founders of Checkpoint One which is non-profit that helps veterans and other first responders with trauma, PTSD, mental illness, and mental wellbeing. www.checkpointone.orgwww.stepstoneconnect.com

Kristin discusses tech wellness with August Brice. How has the world of technology impacted our mental health? August is a Tech Wellness Advocate. That means her passion is making sure that you have the information you need to thrive in a world brimming with tech. She loves tech, however, her relationship with her digital devices and tech gadgets is guided by mindfulness… it’s from that place, that she founded TechWellness.comShe began this tech wellness journey over 25 years ago when she developed something called Electromagnetic Sensitivity. ES led her to 25 years of research and discovery, unlocking the key to health and wellness, safety and security. The energy of a cellphone did not react well with her body, so she was able to watch as friends developed affection and dependence on their devices. This led her to pursue research on tech addiction and cyber-security issues with technology. The path culminated in a nice balanced ratio and respect for technology which we call the Tech Wellness Ways.www.tech

Join guest host, Dr. Kristina Hallett, and Deb James as they discuss how Occupational Therapy is utilized with mental health patients.Deb James is an Occupational Therapy graduate of Boston University. She has worked as an OTR/L in almost all practice settings, as well as working in finance after receiving a M.B.A. She has spent the last decade working as an OTR/L in behavioral health settings, where she has found her true calling. Deb is currently working towards her post-professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy.https://www.baypath.edu/academics/faculty-directory/biography/deb-james/

Dr. Kristina Hallett and Elizabeth Belliveau discuss trauma, treatment, and how mental health practitioners approach and support individuals who have experienced trauma. Elizabeth is a full-time faculty member at Bay Path University and operates Enlightened Interventions, LLC, an integrative counseling and wellness center in Worcester, MA.https://www.baypath.edu/academics/faculty-directory/biography/elizabeth-belliveau/

Welcome Leah Barrett to Mental Health News Radio Network with her podcast Precarious. Leah shares her journey with a life threatening illness and why it is important to be a voice in the world of podcasting.A bit about: Leah BarrettI'd like to help. I'm a trained psychotherapist: a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I've worked for over 15 years helping people struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, life transition and eating disorders. I'm a Master's Level Nutritionist. With over 20 years of experience in the field, I help people adopt healthy eating patterns for a lifetime, not a quick fix. I'm a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. I create exercise/fitness plans for individuals and work one-on-one in a personal training setting.I am a Master Nutritionist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Personal Trainer. I've combined these three disciplines in order to best help individuals, groups and organizations better implement lifestyle changes by examining barriers t

Join host and former EMT, Stephen Kavalkovich, as he talks about his journey as a first responder and his podcast (one of the largest on Mental Health News Radio Network), Rescue the Rescuer.www.rescuetherescuer.com

This show is for our heroes and their families who are on the front lines: Our First Responders. The services that our armed forces and first responders provide to all Americans are too numerous to mention. The sacrifices their families make are equally as important. The honor of being able to provide these services and activities is the least we can do for all of them. Join veteran Andy Kaufmann and horse whisperer Kristin Anna of Checkpoint One as they discuss what their organization does and working with these incredible animals helps first responders with their mental well being!www.checkpointone.org