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Exploring Mental Health through perspectives and experiences. Real people, real stories. Hope, resilience, and inspiration.

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    • Jan 31, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 66 EPISODES


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    Episode- 55- A Review of EMDR Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 15:51


    In this episode we discuss EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy through the  review of available peer reviewed research and using the assistance of artificial intelligence to summarize and explain the findings. Podcast material generated by Google's NotebookLM Reviewed article used in the creation of this podcast: Scientific Evaluation of EMDR Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Psychological Trauma Summary: Scientific evaluation of EMDR psychotherapy F. Haour1*, E. Dobbelaere1,2, C. de Beaurepaire3 1EMDR France Association, 9 rue Papillon, 75009 Paris, France 2Université Paris 5, 75006 Paris, France 3EPS of Maison-Blanche, 6-10, Pierre-Bayle Street, 75020 Paris, France

    Episode 54- A review of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 16:17


    In this episode we do a deep dive into Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) through the review of articles on the subject and using the assistance of artificial intelligence to summarize and explain the findings. Podcast material generated by Google's NotebookLM Reviewed articles used in the creation of this podcast: 1) Use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression (Sukaina Rizvi, Ali M. Khan) 2) Is there evidence for effectiveness of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in the treatment of psychiatric disorders?by BIJU BASIL, MD, DPM; JAMAL MAHMUD, MD, DPM; MAJU MATHEWS, MD, MRCPsych, DIP PSYCH; CARLOS RODRIGUEZ, MD; and BABATUNDE ADETUNJI, MD, DPM 3) TMS FAQ (UNC School of Medicine, Psychiatry) 4) Pros and Cons of TMS Therapy - Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Lindner Center of Hope) 5) Examining the Benefits of TMS- A clinical review of an effective approach for treatment-resistant depression (Abhijit Rmanujam, MD)

    Episode 53- Sam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 33:21


    In this episode Sam discusses the profound effect that repeated trauma has had in her life and how, in spite of all the emotional pain and anguish she experienced, she always finds the strength to move forward. 

    Episode 52- Ben Edwards (in the spotlight)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 24:57


    In this episode Ben Edwards, long time CPR employee, military veteran, body-building champion, and actor discusses his motivations behind entering the mental health field and his experiences as a counselor.

    Episode 51- William Beverly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 52:54


    In this episode Dr. Beverly joins the podcast to discuss the many misconceptions associated with Borderline Personality Disorder and to provide a simple but powerful message: Recovery from BPD is not only possible, but likely.

    Special Episode- A Farewell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 25:39


    In this episode we bid farewell to our long time host Jess Carter and discuss all her exciting future projects.

    farewell jess carter
    Episode 50- Henry Ward

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 50:56


    In this episode, ultra marathon runner and book author Henry Ward discusses his struggles with addiction and finding his purpose in recovery. https://runningwithoutthedevil.com/ https://www.amazon.com/One-too-many-donuts-childrens/dp/B09RNS7HLX https://www.amazon.com/One-Inch-At-Time-Endurance/dp/B0BHL4MYSQ  

    Episode 49 - Martha (in the spotlight)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 32:40


    In this episode, Martha Cooper discusses the intricacies of Arizona's program for the Seriously Mentally Ill and her motivations behind supporting people seeking access to this program.

    Episode 48- Nieve (in the spotlight)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 31:24


    In this episode, Nieve Habel discusses her motivations behind entering the mental health field and the passion that drives her desire to help those in need.

    Episode 47- Michael Kempe

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 53:19


    In this episode army veteran and artist Michael Kempe talks about his experiences being raised in a multiracial family, joining the army, surviving combat, struggling to adjust to civilian life upon his return, and finding therapeutic release through his art. https://heard.org/event/veterans-day-tribute/

    Episode 46- A clinician's role in preventing violence

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 41:36


    In recent years the rates of both suicide and homicides have been steadily rising to alarming levels. In this panel discussion a group of community leaders discuss steps that can be taken to reduce violent outcomes.

    Episode 45- Marie Sloane

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 29:49


    In this episode Marie Sloane shares her insights about maternal mental health, including common problems women face during the perinatal and postpartum periods. http://mariesloanecounseling.com/

    Episode 44- Caregiver Self-Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 35:47


    In this episode Christina McKelvy joins the podcast to discuss caregiver self-care. https://selfscience.org/ https://www.colibricounselingconsulting.com  

    Episode 43- Mr Bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 21:46


    In this episode we hear the intriguing life story of "Mr Bill", a self-made man of many talents and flaws who always lives life on his terms.

    Episode 42- Chris Burrows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 37:19


    In this episode, Chris Burrows discusses his journey through recovery after decades of service as a first responder started to take a toll on his mental health.

    Epidose 41- Long Haul Covid

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 31:09


    In this episode, podcast contributor Laura Kofman discusses her experiences with long haul COVID symptoms.

    Episode 40- Eric Beer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 44:40


    In today's episode, Eric Beer, CEO and founder of Recovery Breakthru, joins the podcast to discuss his incredible journey through addiction and recovery and how his life experiences motivated him to help others... https://recoverybreakthru.com/ @recoverybreakthru  

    Episode 39- Gaming and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 30:13


    In this episode the CPR team discusses the potential advantages and disadvantages of gaming on mental health.

    Episode 38-Stephen Johnson (in the spotlight)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 34:07


    In this episode Stephen Johnson, founder and CEO of the Ih2 foundation (https://ih2.org), joins the podcast to discuss the effects of unresolved trauma on first responders and his drive to help others through his foundation.

    The Recovery Corner- Why is addiction so difficult to treat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 27:20


    The Recovery Corner is a section dedicated to discussing issues related to addiction and recovery. Mark Lee and Rob Wilson lead this segment offering great insights, unmatched wit, and refreshing candor.

    Episode 37- Expressive Art Therapies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 27:17


    In this episode, Mike Boylan (CEO at Crisis Preparation & Recovery, Inc.) and Maryanne Matthews (Clinical Operations Analyst), join a round table discussion around the benefits of Expressive Art Therapies.

    Episode 36- Bob

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 34:00


    The road to recovery from severe COVID cases is difficult and filled with physical and psychological challenges. In this episode Bob describes coming back from the brink of death and continuing to fight in search of better health.

    Episode 35- Belinda and David

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 45:01


    In this episode Belinda and David discuss their trials and tribulations with COVID. In the darkest days when survival hung in the balance, they both relied on their faith and inner strength to fight through...

    Episode 34- Kathy Abram (in the spotlight)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 29:03


    In this episode Kathy Abram joins the podcast to discuss her experiences teaching Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and her lifelong career in law enforcement. kabram@crisisprepandrecovery.com  

    Episode 33- Chris

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 29:15


    In this episode Chris discusses the challenges he faced on the road to recovery from substance dependence and mental health symptoms. 

    Special Episode- Mental Health and the corrections system

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 25:08


    In this round table episode, Maryanne Matthews and Michael Magarinos join the podcast to discuss the state of mental health in the United States correction system.

    Episode 32- Jeff Beauchaine (in the spotlight)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 28:43


    In this episode CPR's System Administrator Jeff Beauchaine joins the pod to talk about work, life, and his fascinating family history.

    Episode 31- Oliver

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 21:24


    In this episode Oliver discusses his difficulties learning how to take care of his mental health needs, as well as understanding his gender identity.

    Episode 30- Dealing with Menopause

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 31:16


    In this episode cohosts Jess and Laura share some laughs while discussing their experiences with menopause and perimenopause. 

    Episode 29- Olga

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 27:44


    Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? In this episode Olga gives a very honest and relatable account of her symptoms and struggles with this disorder.

    Episode 28- Mike Boylan (on the spotlight)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 36:09


    In this episode, Mike Boylan, CEO of Crisis Preparation & Recovery, Inc. takes us through his journey in behavioral health and the motivations behind his lifelong commitment to serving others.

    ceo mike boylan
    Episode 27- Autumn

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 32:55


    In this episode Autumn describes her journey in dealing with her mother's serious mental illness, one filled with highs and lows and a realization that every family member has a role to play in supporting each other.

    Special Episode- Will Humble

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 38:16


    Will Humble, Executive Director for the Arizona Public Health Association, joins the podcast to discuss his organization’s very important charter: Using research evidence to inform advocacy efforts with the goal of influencing public health policy.

    Episode 26- Glenn (on the spotlight)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 27:02


    CPR's Chief Human Resource Officer joins the pod to discuss his journey in the Human Resources field and what led him to join a behavioral health company.

    Special Episode- Sara Mornell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 33:32


    Acting/Athlete Coach and advocate for "finding your voice" and "facing your fears", Sara Mornell joins the CPR Podcast to discuss her lifelong challenges and struggles with mental health and the lessons she has learned along the way. https://www.mornellstudios.com@saramornell

    Episode 25- Sarah

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 21:35


    The loss of a pregnancy can be heartbreaking, and losing a pregnancy just days before the due date is not only heartbreaking but most often devastating. In this episode, Sarah takes us through her journey of overcoming grief and the process she undertook to rebuild her life. In telling her story, she sheds light on a common experience that expectant mothers often don't talk enough about - the emotional pain and grief miscarriages cause at any stage of pregnancy.

    Episode 24- Emily Strickler (on the spotlight)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 21:22


    In this episode the CPR unplugged team goes international to talk to acclaimed life and confidence coach Emily Strickler.  You can find links to her website and trainings below:Website:https://www.emilyelizabethcoaching.com/Free Self Confidence Training: https://go.emilyelizabethcoaching.com/free-confidence-trainingPodcast:  The Emily Elizabeth Coaching PodcastInstagram handle: @emilyelizabethcoaching

    Episode 23- Rachel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 50:16


    In this episode Rachel takes us through her incredible journey coping with major depression while pursuing a professional career internationally and balancing motherhood and family life. 

    Episode 22 - Andrew Terech (on the spotlight)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 21:19


    Meet Andrew Terech, Vice President of Corporate Compliance and Risk Management at COPA Health, and hear him discuss the extensive behavioral health, medical, and community resource services COPA Health offers and how the focus is on both client and employee wellbeing to ensure the best possible outcomes.COPA health: https://copahealth.orgDon't miss the upcoming COPA Health Virtual Gala on Oct 1, 2020 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm!!

    Episode 21- Addie

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 16:26


    In this episode, Addie discusses her struggles with both mental and physical disabilities and finding the strength to keep fighting every day. Above all, she highlights her wish that people will learn to see others for who they are beyond their physical or mental conditions.

    Special Episode- Coping with Covid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 32:00


    Living through a global pandemic is not something that most people had planned for, and coping with all the changes and stressors associated with it has not been easy. In this special episode Dr. Weinberg talks about how to prepare yourself mentally to best cope with a changed world.

    Episode 20- Amy (on the spotlight)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 23:15


    In this episode the CPR Unplugged team had the opportunity to catch up with CPR's Chief Clinical Officer. Amy talks about her journey in behavioral health and what led her to finding her true passion: Caring for first responders and their families.

    Episode 19- Marie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 28:27


    In this episode of CPR unplugged Marie discusses how her own personal struggles motivated her to become a therapist and how her profession helped her realize an universal truth: Nobody is equipped to master all of life's challenges, but there will always be someone out there able to help you overcome them...

    Episode 18- Drew (on the spotlight)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 18:27


    In this episode CPR's Deputy CEO, Drew McSherry joins the Podcast team to discuss his professional journey and the fortuitous events that led to his involvement in one of the most successful Behavioral Health companies in Arizona.  

    Episode 17- Jena

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 32:11


    Motherhood is often portrayed in society as a period of joy and happiness, and while that may be true for many, it is also a period of sleep deprivation, major life shifts, and potentially high levels of anxiety and depression. In this episode, Jena talks honestly about her silent struggle with postpartum depression and how reaching out for help allowed her to get back on track, shed unrealistic expectations of motherhood, and learn to enjoy the imperfect happiness that life with a baby can bring along.

    Episode 16- Kim DuBois (on the spotlight)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 25:23


    Published author and licensed professional counselor Kim DuBois discusses the importance of positive self talk and gives practical examples of how it can make a tremendous impact on our emotional wellbeing and internal experience. Her new book “Find your words, words to transform your life” can be found on Amazon or at her website: https://www.kimberlydubois.com/ 

    Episode 15- Seth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 24:55


    When Seth found himself on the brink, facing homeless, addiction, and experiencing a distorted reality as a consequence of substance use, he found the strength to seek help and rebuild his life from the ground up. From finding purpose, to finding faith, to finding a passion for helping others overcome their own addictions in his current job at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility, Seth inspires others to overcome...https://www.thehopehouse.com/ 

    Episode 14- I can relate (Judgement)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 19:22


    In this episode co-hosts Jess and Laura have a heart to heart about the pitfalls and benefits of a common human tendency, that of judging others...

    Special Episode (Fear of the unknown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 27:01


    As the COVID-19 pandemic grips the country, our hosts discuss their internal experiences as they try to cope with the stress and uncertainty of this moment.

    Episode 13- Jane

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 26:25


    Faced with a cancer diagnosis, a grueling treatment regimen, and an uncertain future, Jane discovered a simple truth: The battle to defeat cancer is both physical and mental...

    Episode 12- Dr. Weinberg (on the spotlight)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 37:28


    In this episode Dr. Weinberg joins the podcast to talk about his career long focus on suicide prevention, his advice for clinicians working with suicidal clients, and his commitment to save one life at a time.

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