Healing Hearts – Britta Neinast, LCSW

At times life can be exciting and fun, while at other times, we are hit with such devastating obstacles, we aren’t sure if we will ever get up again. Today’s guest is Nicholas Steele, a man who endured not one devastating blow, but many! It starts when he is hit by a drunk driver, then receives a crushing diagnosis, eventually … Read more about this episode...

Most of us are very uncomfortable discussing suicide, it’s a difficult topic. Unfortunately, suicide happens and when it does, it leaves a trail of pain and devastation. As a grief counselor, I see all too well the destruction left behind. On today’s show, Karen Lawrence shares her story of losing her brother, Ken, to suicide. We’ll discuss what makes it … Read more about this episode...

The American Psychological Association recently released the results of a survey on teens and stress. The findings showed that teens are more stressed than adults. Many struggle to manage their responsibilities, they feel out of control, and are not coping well. Joining me today to discuss this issue is Donna Golob, Executive Director of A Positive Approach to Teen Health. … Read more about this episode...

We love falling in love! We get that spark when we first meet someone and then get excited just thinking about them. Naturally, we want to be together as much as possible . . . we’re in love! Like many people, we date, fall in love, get married, and have a family (not always in that order, of course) but … Read more about this episode...

In our current, traditional approach to healing, when we feel sick we go to the doctor and usually get a prescription. We have come to believe that this is the best way to deal with any type of suffering. However, as we continue to learn more about how inter-related our body, mind, and spirit work together, we are starting to … Read more about this episode...

It’s a new year and the question naturally arises ~ what resolutions will you set for this year? We start thinking about our dreams and goals. But did you know that though nearly half of us will set goals, most of us will not keep them. We have to wonder then, why is it that we desire change yet find … Read more about this episode...

It seems everyone knows someone struggling with cancer, and more specifically, most of us know a woman who is or was diagnosed with breast cancer. So what do we do if we have been diagnosed? On today’s show, Traci Owens shares her own diagnosis of breast cancer and how she coped with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation treatments! She also shares … Read more about this episode...

The loss of a child is a parent’s worst nightmare. Yet, we know it happens all the time, the news is filled with stories of parents grieving and in pain. Today’s guest is Cindy Morrone, a mother who lost her daughter, Amanda, at the tender age of just 2 ½ years old. Listen as she shares her experience of pain … Read more about this episode...

We experience thousands of smells and tastes every day. Some are pleasurable as we bask in the sweet aromas while others are more pungent, causing us to pull away. Either way, the ability to smell and taste brings us closer to our loved ones and the world. We also know that smell and taste is directly linked to our memories. … Read more about this episode...

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to go through life being legally blind? While most of us wake up and prepare for the day without much thought, for some people, getting ready is much more involved. It takes added effort and planning. On today’s show, we have a guest who is legally blind. Despite this fact, he … Read more about this episode...

Throughout history, women have been an integral part of service to our country. As a nation, we continually recognize the growing need for women in service and in fact, today over 200,000 women were deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Although women have sacrificed their time, talents, and even their lives, they continue to face barriers, including … Read more about this episode...