Moments of Clarity with Tiffany

Hope and Tiffany Delve Into Topics Such as How Ignoring Substance Abuse and Mental Illness Can Destroy Someone’s Life.

Full episode notes at www.buildingbeyond.me/mocwithtiffany/drewdDrew Droege, Writer / Actor / Playwright joined Tiffany for an amazing Moments of Clarity show! His work on movies, TV, projects, and podcasts is impressive! He has written for Netflix’s “Big Mouth” and their upcoming show “AJ and the Queen,” starring RuPaul. His most recent tv/film acting credits include “El Tonto,” Search Party,” “Teachers,” “Heathers,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Drunk History,” “Life in Pieces,” and “Now Apocalypse.” He received the Outstanding Performance award at Outfest Los Angeles in 2018 for his work in the BroadwayHD capture of “Bright Colors and Bold Pattern.” And you can check out his most recent project Drew Droege's One Man Show, "Happy Birthday Doug" on BroadwayHD.Drew came from a small town in North Carolina where he longed to be a professional actor and he eventually made the move to LA in 1999. He started at The Groundlings where he developed his writing skills and gained the support of the acting community.He shared about how he handles anxiety and what motivates him to continue when things get tough. He tries to stay true to himself which can be hard even in the LGBTQ community where his peers can be your best alli or worst enemies. What has worked for him since he began acting and writing was to follow his bliss!Drew Droege's One Man Show, "Happy Birthday Doug" on BroadwayHDOne week free trial when you click Subscribe Now

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Hope and Tiffany Delve Into Topics Such as How Ignoring Substance Abuse and Mental Illness Can Destroy Someone’s Life.

Today's Modern Female Breadwinners - Maintaining Mental and Relationship Stability When the Woman is the Higher EarnerWe’re re-releasing the rough cut because the first one was just too rough. Hopefully you’ll find this episode to be much better.✳️ See All of Dr. Dawn DeLavallade’s Books - Available on Amazon ➚ https://bbeyond.me/dr-dawns-booksAn expert on females becoming entrepreneurs, Dr. Dawn DeLavallade is Tiffany Werhner’s Guest on Moments of Clarity with Tiffany, Broadcast Live, Friday, July 31st on the TanTalk Radio Network as well as live streamed to YouTube and Facebook. You can watch the live interview at https://bbeyond.me/dr-dawn-mocwithtiffany-youtube.

With Creativity, Mental Health Won’t Be a Stigma AnymoreEpisode Page and Video ➚ www.MOCwithTiffany.com/CreativeAssistedTherapyOn this episode of Moments of Clarity with Tiffany, guest, Isaac Mass, and Tiffany Werhner talk about various modalities for mental health care. They also discuss the company that Isaac Founded, Creative Assisted Therapy. Tiffany also told Isaac he had to do an Elvis impersonation and he rose to the challenge. Don’t miss the 3rd act of the show.

Bela has 10 years of private vocal studies and has had the privilege to tour with Josh Groban all over Florida. She is a soulful singer/songwriter in the Tampa Bay area and has been performing professionally since 2012. Bela is also in a corporate band called 813 Live that specializes in weddings, corporate events and private parties.Episode Page - www.mocwithtiffany.com/belabsings

Manal Omar is an internationally known figure on the world stage when it comes to peace building, women’s rights negotiations, and so much more more. Manal has several times been named by various media and educational institutions such as Georgetown University as one of the most influential Arabs in the world. There was a great conversation about women's rights, freedoms, access to joy and pleasure, as well as delving in to some more delicate topics. The mood was positive throughout. We have a show with laughter and conversation that flows freely amongst two people who have just become friends, Manal Omar, Founder of Across Red Lines as well as International Superstar Peace Builder working with NGOs and Presidential Administrations and world government and spiritual leaders to protect women and to negotiate peace treaties

“From being homeless for 23 years to having a reason to live, I felt a strong desire to give back to those who are just like I was. I have been on the streets and want to offer a hand up to those who want something more than just a handout.” – Anthony Brown - www.anthonyhowardbrown.comAnthony Brown is the founder and director of Coordinating & Assisting Recovery Environments (C.A.R.E.), located in Anaheim, California. Since 1999, Anthony’s passion has been providing specialized treatment for individuals who suffer with mental illness combined with a substance use disorder. With a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from California State University, Fullerton, Anthony developed and directed a long-term residential treatment model, which has fueled his dream to open a home for those who have suffered from the disease of addiction and mental illness called Brown Manor. He is the author of the book entitled, “From Park Bench to Park Avenue: One Man's Journey Out of Homelessness.” He enjoys being thankful for each breath and gratefully lives every moment of his amazing life.Anthony Brown’s Biography, “From Park Bench to Park Avenue: One Man’s Journey Out of Homelessness.” on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3hm0BZF• Founder of Brown Manor, Home for the Homeless• Author• Founder and Director of Coordinating & Assisting Recovery Environments (C.A.R.E.)• Registered Nurse• Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor, CATC III N• Speaker• ProfessorOne Man’s Remarkable Journey Overcoming A Life of Trauma, Homelessness, Addiction, and IncarcerationOn this episode of Moment’s of Clarity with Tiffany, Tiffany Werhner interviewed guest, Anthony Brown, a man who overcame homelessness and addiction. He recently wrote a book entitled From Park Bench to Park Avenue. In the book he describes his journey from being homeless and addicted to drugs to recovery and success using his story to inspire others.Anthony first discussed his difficult childhood with Tiffany. He grew up in an abusive household with a mother who had issues with alcohol. From an early age, in order to cope, Anthony masked his pain with drugs and did not want to go to school. He felt a lot of shame and guilt about growing up in such a dysfunctional environment that led him down a very dark path. As an adult, he was arrested several times. During one arrest an officer asked Anthony if he needed help, and at that moment, he was ready to receive it. Anthony was placed in a drug treatment center where he got sober.Although Anthony achieved sobriety, he was still homeless. One day on a park bench, Anthony says he had a spiritual awakening from God. He felt God touch his heart and was filled with an inner peace. He felt his life change from that moment and started to pray and live a life of faith. Anthony’s life began to change: he found employment and got off the streets. Even though Anthony had quit school in the 8th grade, he managed to get back into school as an adult and earn multiple degrees.Anthony then starting sharing his story openly and began to heal. Once he healed, he used his story to help others in similar situations. He did speaking engagements about mental health. He became a professor and a director of nursing services at a psychiatric hospital. He also opened up a sober house for those struggling with addiction and mental illness. Anthony has dedicated his life to helping others.Get in Touch and Help with Anthony’s Cause• Website: https://anthonyhowardbrown.com• Facebook (Brown Manor): https://www.facebook.com/Anthonybrownmanor/• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anthony-brown-6320781b/• Brown Manor GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/brown-manor-hope-for-the-homelessThank you to this episode’s Sponsors:• Forever Forward Financial• Carbon Design & Architecture• BuildingBeyond.Me• “When the Dust Settled: Between a Rock and a Hard Place” a powerful narrative by Joe Patosi • Don Lawson MusicFull Show Notes for this Episode

Tiffany Werhner interviews Scott Kelley on Moments of Clarity with TiffanyThey covered topics related to the problems associated with the heightened stress of what we are living through with the Coronavirus pandemic. Substance use is on the rise and it's becoming more difficult to offer treatment.Journey PureJourney Pure is a substance abuse treatment facility that supports clients with substance abuse issues. Their programs including residential treatment, counseling, and support to help those who struggle with addiction to achieve sobriety. Journey pure has several locations. Scott Kelley works in business development for the entire organization. Scott Kelly has dedicated the last 27 years of his life as a mental health professional, helping others and wants to make a difference in the world.Learn more about Journey Pure and their mission to be the #1 choice for drug and alcohol rehabilitation - http://www.journeypure.comScott’s program at Journey Pure not only includes counseling, but also peer recovery specialists that help clients create and stick with a routine. This helps to motivate clients to make the necessary changes in their life while taking everything a day at a time.Episode SummaryScott points out that self-care is extremely important right now. The additional and unexpected stressors of the pandemic and civil unrest are affecting people in many different ways. One of the impacts is self-medicating with increased consumption of alcohol and other substances. Scott recommends making the time to contact supportive and caring people through video chat to maintain personal human connection.Self-Care - Set up a Routine and Stick to ItA major part of self-care is maintaining a routine. It is important that your routine be consistent. Operate off of a schedule. If you don’t know how to make a schedule for yourself, there are some apps that can help you, such as Journey, Covid Coach, and Fabulous - Daily Self Care.It seems that we are all starting to experience burnout as the pandemic continues, month after month. Burnout is highly prevalent, and we might not even notice that we are burning out. Proper self-care can prevent burnout. If we can’t practice self-care to keep ourselves balanced, then we certainly cannot be of any help to others.Scott first spoke about his experience growing up, losing his father to a heart attack at 18 years old, and how that led him into the field of helping others. His father’s passing had a tremendous impact on his family. Thankfully, Scott’s mother was intent on helping her family to cope, and she sought out family therapy almost immediately following her husband’s death. Through therapy and counseling, Scott’s eyes were opened to how proper counseling could help those in need, and that it was a necessary aspect of healing. When Scott entered college, he studied and got a degree in psychology. After graduating college, Scott worked at a mental health facility as a direct care professional. Over time, he moved up the ranks into higher positions in the mental health field, and is now the business development specialist for all of the locations of Journey Pure.Tiffany and Scott’s conversation shifted to the COVID-19 and how it is affecting the mental health of everyone. A lot of people are struggling and some who are prone to addiction are being tested in ways they never could have imagined. People are isolated at home and self-medicating. Alcohol sales are up 27% nationally over this time last year.Scott says people are grieving in many ways. We are grieving the loss of normal life, the loss of jobs, loss of physical activity, and the loss of ability to attend recovery programs and group therapy. Grieving the loss of so many different things at once is taking a major toll on everyone’s mental health. Everyone processes grief differently, but we all still go through the five stages of grief. Sometimes we go back and forth between stages. Sometimes we process grief quickly, and sometimes it becomes almost insurmountable and can take incredible lengths of time. We are all collectively experiencing a form of PTSD from the pandemic, and it’s only made worse by the racial injustices and civil unrest.An alarming statistic is an 800% increase in calls to suicide lifelines. We don’t yet have statistics about the actual increase in suicides resulting from the pandemic, but assuredly, suicide rates are increasing. It is more important than ever that we watch for the signs of depression and suicide in ourselves, and also in our loved ones. Help is out there, even though it feels like we are all going through this weird journey alone.Learn More About Scott’s Work and How You Can HelpFollow or Contact Journey PureWebsite: http://www.journeypure.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/JourneyPure/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JourneyPureFollow and Contact Scott Kelley on Social MediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/DSKelley1234Facebook: www.facebook.com/dscott.kelley.3LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scott-kelley-559b6715/Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottkelley1234/Special Thank You to Our Sponsors of this Episode of Moments of Clarity with Tiffany• Forever Forward Financial - https://www.facebook.com/ForeverForwardFinancial• "When the Dust Settled" a book by Joe Potosi available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon - https://amzn.to/3ezZGmu• Don Lawson Music - http://www.reverbnation.com/donlawson• Carbon Design & Architecture - http://www.carbonae.com• Building Beyond Me - http://www.buildingbeyond.meThank you for helping us to end the stigma on mental health. 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Stephen Sundquist overdosed on heroin twice in one day and had to be resuscitated. If not for emergency healthcare workers, he would have died. Stephen shares his story in hopes of helping that ONE person to change their life.• Nationally Certified Intervention Professional• Business Development Representative at Clean Recovery Centers• Recovering Addict• Advocate• Public Speaker on the topic of his personal experience dealing with opioid addiction and recoveryWhere can I follow Stephen?• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.sundquist.1• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-sundquist-ncip-518a14100• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ssundquist89Stephen had a promising baseball career. He had aspirations of becoming a pro baseball player, but he ended up hurting his arm and started taking prescription meds which started him down the path to a hopeless opioids addict. From a prescription all the way to heroin.At 21, his parents had an intervention on him and said he needed to get help, but at that point he was not doing it for himself, he was doing it to please his parents. He did not want to feel the way he was feeling. He went to a treatment facility for the first time his life, complained the whole way through it and did the bare minimum in a 28 day stay.Stephen resisted help for years. He was finally forced to face his problem after the paramedics resuscitated him twice in one day. On February 28, 2017, when he left work he overdosed while he was driving. The paramedics found him unresponsive in his car. He woke up in the hospital and was told he was lucky to be alive. He would have died if they did not find him. He left the hospital, went home and took another dose of heroin. The same paramedic crew that just saved him 5 hours prior to the second overdose found him unresponsive at home.Stephen went to several treatment facilities, but it wasn't until the 6th or 7th time that it finally clicked. Putting together all of the information he received through treatment, he finally started to take action and allow for help.Soon after his last treatment facility experience, he began a path to helping other people with substance abuse challenges. The best gift of sobriety is helping others and “watching the light turn on in someone else’s eyes.”Stephen has been dedicated to helping other break the chain of addiction for over 4 years and has found his life purpose in this cause.There are a lot of people that are turning to substance use to get through the anxiety of this pandemic. One of the causes of relapse at the moment is isolation, boredom, etc. It is so vital to have human connection to stay sober.How do you help a loved one? Give them an ultimatum if they do not seek help. Do not enable them.Stephen is a public speaker, particularly at schools and to young people. He covers several topics including suicide, worthlessness, hopelessness, and not fitting in, etc. He also speaks about the 4 stages of life:1) Childhood/Upbringing2) High School Years3) Addiction/Struggle4) Road To Recovery.There is no discriminiation on whom addiction affects. No one begins using drugs recreationally at a young age. It is usually a result of depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, divorce, trauma, and so on. This is the time to intervene because as people get older, recovery becomes harder.There is no better time than RIGHT NOW to get help. Reach out. Help is out there. People are afraid, as was Stephen, to reach out, but overcoming the fear and taking that first step saves lives.If you are struggling, be sure to have a routine, self-care, meditate, pray, eat healthy, exercise, and seek help. Write a schedule, keep yourself accountable, and have a list of people to contact. Stephen had to learn to create routine by doing regular tasks like laundry, cooking, and self care. He was able to add in learning to play the guitar and has found music to be a huge tool in his recovery.It’s all about learning who you are and what you like to do. Get out into the world and experience the beauty of nature. We have to go out there and try it.Thanks to our sponsors of this show:• Forever Forward Financial - https://www.facebook.com/ForeverForwardFinancial• "When the Dust Settled" a book by Joe Potosi available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon - https://amzn.to/3ezZGmu• Don Lawson Music - http://www.reverbnation.com/donlawson• Building Beyond Me - http://www.buildingbeyond.me/mocwithtiffanyThanks for watching. If you like what you see, please share it so that your friends can see it too.Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so that you get a notice when a new show is added. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/MOCwithTiffany?sub_confirmation=1There is no reason for you to suffer in silence any longer. Many people know the way out and they can help you. You are not alone.

“This is my call for help. I want to change the world and if there’s anything that we can all do together, I’m all in!” – Tiffany WerhnerCoinciding with the pandemic, there is civil unrest, people being beaten, murdered, protests, police brutality, and general uneasiness around the globe. We want to be there, we want to help, and we know you do too, but there is just no “right answer” to HOW we help.Tiffany is asking for your feedback, comments, ideas, and questions. MOCwithTiffany wants to be a platform where people can be heard. We want to help everyone have a voice. Thank you for watching, subscribing, sharing. We’ve seen fast growth in our audience, and our guest appearance calendar is filling up. There’s a lot more in store on upcoming shows. It makes us feel like what we are doing is helping. Do you think it is?Please post in the comments, email comment@mocwithtiffany.com or leave us a voicemail at 813.438.6926•What can MOC do to help?• What are your suggestions on how to be of help to humanity?• How can we cope with survivor guilt?• Are you afraid to post on social media?• How can we get rid of the stigma on everything from mental health, race, etc.?• Is it difficult for you to describe the ways that you have been personally impacted?• How are you coping with your stress?• How are you coping with your anxiety?• How are you coping with watching people not be treated fairly?• How are you coping with feeling like you can’t do enough, or that you don’t have a voice, or that you wouldn’t be able to help anyway?• How are your children coping?• How should we provide the best possible support for children?Please comment and hopefully we’ll do something together in the future. Be brave, always show courage, and be kind to yourself and a stranger because you never know what they’re going through.The conversations are happening everywhere, so join us on your preferred social media channel, let us know your thoughts, and our team will get back to you as soon as we are able.Social Media for Moments of Clarity with Tiffany:• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mocwithtiffany• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mocwithtiffany• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-l-werhner-ms-lmhc-pa-9a067a94• Twitter: https://twitter.com/mocwithtiffany• YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/MOCwithTiffany?sub_confirmation=1Call 813.438.6926 to leave a voicemail comment about the show that we can play on the air in an upcoming show.MOCwithTiffany is a platform where people can be heard. We want to help everyone have a voice. Thank you for watching, subscribing, sharing. We’ve seen fast growth in our audience, and our guest appearance calendar is filling up. There’s a in store on upcoming shows. It makes us feel like what we are doing is helping. Do you think it is?For those that are not as deeply impacted in the larger sense, they feel survivor guilt. They are not sick, they aren’t unemployed, they are fortunate, and it’s difficult not to feel guilty about being in a better position than someone else. We don’t know what to do. Seeing these things happening on the news, people suffering and dying. Frontliners, Health Workers, grocery store employees, racial injustice and hate crimes, you name it, it’s affecting us.As Tiffany always says, “Change can only happen when we stand together as one.”Thank you for your support! Please leave us a rating and review with your ideas.

Our guest, Dr. David Susman, PhD is a Clinical Psychologist, Professor at the University of Kentucky, a Mental Health Advocate, and writer. Links to his contact info and work are below.On this episode of Moments of Clarity with Tiffany, Dr. David Susman PhD, joins Tiffany Werhner for a great conversation between two mental health professionals. Dr. Susman speaks honestly, from years of experience about what he is witnessing about how this pandemic is taking a toll on both our mental and physical health. Even those of us that are doing our best to stay positive, exercise, eat a nutritious diet, and practice mindfulness are starting to experience the negative consequences of prolonged stress.Apps Mentioned in the Show• Instacart: https://bit.ly/moc-instacart• Covid Coach: https://bit.ly/MOC-Covid-CoachDr. Susman wrote about 12 ways that the pandemic is affecting our mental and physical health. He and Tiffany touched briefly on most of the topics and both weighed in with their professional experience and opinions.A Dozen Ways the Pandemic is Hurting Our Mental and Physical Health: https://bit.ly/2MHmDrTDr. Susman wrote about 12 ways that the pandemic is affecting our mental and physical health. He and Tiffany touched briefly on most of the topics and both weighed in with their professional experience and opinions.The Coronavirus pandemic is causing frustrations across the board. People are unemployed, worried about finances, stuck at home, isolated from friends and family, and that creates depression, anxiety,and other health challenges.In terms of managing managing anxiety, especially around leaving the safety of home and going into public Tiffany and Dr. Susman discuss the importance of strategizing when going we have to leave our homes, like going to the grocery store early in the morning or later at night when there are fewer people, making it easier to social distance. Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and panic attacks are common, but there are ways to minimize their impacts.Isolation is another major issue leading to depression, but there are ways to combat this. Staying in touch with friends, family and loved ones is important for everyone right now. Video chat technology, for those fortunate to have access to it, should be taking advantage of it. Video chat can add an extra level of connectedness that we can’t get from sending text messages, commenting on Facebook posts, or even talking on the telephone, however it may not be appropriate to use all of the time, so phone and messaging are still important tools for staying connected.Not only is our mental health at risk, but so is our physical health. Due to quarantine, people are not able to see doctors when they need to and gyms are closed, and it becomes easier to forego taking care of our physical health. Self-care is noted as critical, which means taking care of our sleep, nutrition, and creating an exercise routine.A very difficult topic was briefly addressed by Dr. Susman, and that is the death of George Floyd. Dr. Susman stated, “I want to be clear that I totally commit to these efforts to end systemic racism.” At approximately the 06:30 mark in the video the topic is raised. “I along with the mental health community are also grieving and standing in solidarity, wanting to learn and help find solutions to this, and we recognize that this is so traumatic and is having such an impact on our black friends and neighbors and loved ones. It is important to use our voice.”The mental health effects of systematic racism and the trauma that it creates in the black community are, in a way, another form of pandemic. People feel anger, despair, depression, and hopelessness, and that compounds with the fears we all have been having about the coronavirus. The stress of the unrest affects police officers as well, and they discuss the importance of mental health treatment for police officers during this time.Contact and Social Media Information• Website: http://www.davidsusman.com• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidSusmanPhD• Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidSusman• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsusman• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidsusmanphd/Links Mentioned in the Show• A Dozen Ways the Pandemic is Hurting Our Mental and Physical Health - Article by Dr. David Susman, PhD: http://davidsusman.com/2020/05/29/a-dozen-ways-the-pandemic-is-hurting-our-mental-and-physical-health/• 13 Advocates You Must Know - Article on davidsusman.com: http://davidsusman.com/2020/02/13/13-great-mental-health-advocates-you-should-know• NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Health: https://nami.org• APA, American Psychological Association: http://www.apa.org• National Center for PTSD: https://www.ptsd.va.govFull list of resources available on Dr. Susman’s website: http://davidsusman.com/resourcesShow Sponsors - Let our Sponsors know you found them at MOCwithTiffany• Forever Forward Financial - https://www.facebook.com/ForeverForwardFinancial• "When the Dust Settled" a book by Joe Potosi available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon - https://amzn.to/3ezZGmu• Don Lawson Music - http://www.reverbnation.com/donlawsonThank you so much for listening. 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Tiffany Werhner hosted and moderated a panel discussion on Social Anxiety and Hypersensitivity.Panelists: David Aguilera, Kirk Patrick Miller, and James Prescott - Contact and project details are at the end of the description.Watch the Video of this Conversation: https://youtu.be/e2ZFDs-meC0Hear the hopes and intentions to live a less anxious life. An open and free-flowing conversation with mental health advocates, talking with vulnerability and honesty about the challenges they face particularly related to being hypersensitive and having social anxiety. We learn a bit about each as they introduce themselves, then the conversation is more free flowing. Tiffany had a few specific questions to keep the conversation focused.Our show Guests were David Aguilera, Kirk Patrick Miller, and James Prescott. All three of these gentlemen suffer with Hypersensitivity as well as anxiety, and live their day to day lives with these underlying mental health issues. The guests were all on the show to talk about social anxiety and hypersensitivity, something they all share in common. Each had his own history of dealing with the issue, and touched on a number of subjects in regard to how this level of anxiety leads to being hyper-aware. With anxiety and hypersensitivity, one is literally taking in every single input there is around them, and overwhelming their own ability to process it all. It affects everyday activities, relationships, and can often lead to physical ailments.While some of the effects were common across the panel, others were not. Everyone experiences anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and rumination differently, to different degrees, and also depending on the situation.Each of our panelists has taken their experiences and turned them into methods of helping people. See below for the links and information of each of of our panelists.After a phone call from Jennifer who asked for the panelists’ opinions on her hypersensitivity that can be so severe it makes her stay physically curled in a ball in her bed. Specifically she talked making a mistake or saying something incorrectly in a social situation, which probably anyone who has ever had anxiety could identify with.The panel immediately responded with understanding, positivity, and kindness. The group was in agreement that we are our own worst critics, noticing every single mistake we make, and dwelling on them for hours, when in reality, most other people have already forgotten about them.There’s so much more in the show, so please, take a watch, and if you can’t do that, ask your smartphone or smartspeaker to “Play Moments of Clarity with Tiffany podcast episode number 424” so you can take a listen.Guest Information:David AguileraFounder and Moderator of Beautiful Minds Online Support Group, Video BloggerJoined us from Charlotte, North CarolinaBeautiful Minds Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/270465390575783Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.aguilera.1042032LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3eXwztqKirk Patrick MillerAuthor, Teacher, Speaker, Mental Health Advocate, Advocate for Equal Rights, Violinist, Linguist, Founder and Director of The Miller-Beck Institute of MusicJoined us from ColoradoKirk's Books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3eIWTY7Dawn of Davna, the first in the Light of Lunera Series: https://amzn.to/305izcEChaos to Cured - The True Story of Defeating Bipolar Disorder: https://amzn.to/2AyLtavThe Miller-Beck Institute of Music: https://www.facebook.com/MillerBeckMusicTwitter: www.twitter.com/chaos2curedFacebook: www.facebook.com/kirkenmillerLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-millerInstagram: www.instagram.com/chaos2curedJames PrescottWriter and PodcasterJoined us from London, EnglandWebsite: https://jamesprescott.co.ukPoema Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/poemapodcastContinuing the Poema Coversation Facebook Group: https://Facebook.com/groups/poemapodcastPoema Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/poema-podcastPodcast on Podbean: http://jamesprescott.podbean.comFacebook (wiriting and podcast): https://www.facebook.com/JamesPrescottWriterPersonal Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/jamespressgangTwitter: https://twitter.com/JamesPrescott77Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesprescott77Moments of Clarity with TiffanyThank you for watching. We hope you enjoy, subscribe, learn, and share. We appreciate your dedication to our mission of ending the stigma on mental health.Please click here to Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/MOCwithTiffany?sub_confirmation=1“Be kind to a stranger. You never know what they may be going through” –Tiffany WerhnerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mocwithtiffanyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mocwithtiffanyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-l-werhner-ms-lmhc-pa-9a067a94Twitter: https://twitter.com/mocwithtiffanyYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/MOCwithTiffany?sub_confirmation=1

Tiffany Werhner hosted Kirk Patrick Miller as a guest on Moments of Clarity with Tiffany. Kirk is an award-winning author, radio host and teacher. Tiffany and Kirk discussed current events and their impacts on those suffering with mental health conditions.Kirk Struggled with his own mental health when he was young, and it wasn't until his early 20’s that he was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. It took a long time to come to a diagnosis and a treatment plan. When he was young, he was medicated for ADHD, OCD, and Generalized Anxiety, but he continued to struggle because he was not being treated for the actual illness he was suffering from. After all of those struggles, Kirk makes it a point to explain that he believes mental illness can be managed with medication and therapy.Kirk introduced his book, “Dawn of Davna." Available on Amazon at https://amzn.to/305izcE - It is a fictional fantasy that oftentimes symbolizes mental health struggles without being blatant. He wanted his characters to be relatable to anyone struggling and it is suitable for all ages. The main message of the book is hope and compassion.Coronavirus and COVID-19 was top of mind and Tiffany and Kirk both shared their perspectives in a discusson on the topoic. Both Tiffany and Kirk are concerned about the effects this pandemic is having on those already struggling with mental health challenges. Kirk talked about the difficulty of taking care of ourselves during this challenging time. They talked about isolation, lack of employment, and how this can lead to anxiety and depression. Tiffany and Kirk talked about various ways to cope personally as well as ways we should be protecting ourselves during this virus, especially by wearing masks and social distancing.Lastly, they discussed the importance of civil discourse in the midst of protests about police brutality. Kirk stated how important it is to be able to listen and respect other people’s viewpoints even when we don’t agree with them. He talked about how to deal with online negativity from others. His rationale is to be calm, objective, and always respond with kindness. It is also vital to have strong boundaries. Kirk said it is very important for us to speak out when we see injustice in this world but to do it in a kind and respectful manner.Kirk's Books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3eIWTY7“Dawn of Davna,” is the first book in his "Light of Lunera" series. This fantasy is acceptable for all ages and has a rich depth of symbolism for those that want it. 10% of ALL profits will be given to mental health foundations that continue to help people overcome their struggles, end the attached stigma, and promote #hope, #kindness, and #empathy. Available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/305izcEKirk also has authored and published a candid memoir, “Chaos to Cured: The True Story of Defeating Bipolar Disorder,” in which he shares the true story of his courageous journey to finding a cure for bipolar disorder with the hope that everyone will one day have a second chance in life.Available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2AyLtavKirk’s Social Media:Twitter: www.twitter.com/chaos2Facebook: www.facebook.com/kirkenmillerLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-millerInstagram: www.instagram.com/chaos2curedSponsors in this show:Forever Forward Financial Group:https://www.facebook.com/ForeverForwardFinancialDon Lawson Music: https://www.reverbnation.com/donlawsonLet's be in touch! Find Moments of Clarity on your favorite social mediaSocial Media for Moments of Clarity with Tiffany:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mocwithtiffanyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mocwithtiffanyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-l-werhner-ms-lmhc-pa-9a067a94Twitter: https://twitter.com/mocwithtiffanyYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/MOCwithTiffany?sub_confirmation=1Easier for you to listen? Subscribe to the Moments of Clarity with Tiffany Podcast.Stitcher Radio: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/moments-of-clarity-with-tiffanyApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moments-of-clarity-with-tiffany/id1514868657Thank you as always for your support in ending the stigma on mental illness. Change can only happen when we come together as one

Tiffany is joined by Ryan Matthews, Founder of World of Dog Training, author of "The Canine Connection," a veteran, and cancer survivor. Ryan worked in the military as an elite K-9 handler and trainer. After beating cancer, he developed World of Dog Training, and also travels to clients all over the world to personally train dogs and their owners. We learn some great tips from Ryan about reducing our dog's stress, reading their body language, and ways that we can calm dogs by having them mimic our relaxed body language. Ryan personally trained Tiffany and her dog, and she was immediately impressed with the results. Tiffany and Ryan also discussed the benefits of CBD oil for dogs, and Ryan has developed a line of oils and CBD treats.Ryan has developed a complete training method which he calls R.C.T.R#1 Repetition#2 Consistency#3 Timing#4 RewardHe says It works with people, it works with kids and it works with dogs.Ryan's website, http://www.worldofdogtraining.com provides online courses, tailored to individual pet owners as well as a complete curriculum with personal coaching for other dog trainers.Learn more about Ryan Matthews:Website: https://www.worldofdogtraining.comRyan’s Book, “The Canine Connection” on Amazon: https://amzn.to/36FAPL7TEDx Talk, Let's Treat Each Other More Like Dogs: https://www.ted.com/talks/ryan_matthews_let_s_treat_each_other_more_like_dogsTEDx Talk, Overcoming PTSD Using Dog Training Techniques: https://www.tedxalmansorpark.com/about/ryan-matthewsPersonal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamRyanMatthewsCompany Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldofdogtrainingTwitter: https://twitter.com/RyanMatthewsCAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldofdogtrainingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-of-dog-trainingWe're so grateful to Ryan for joining us on Moments of Clarity with Tiffany.If you haven't yet, please subscribe to our channel by clicking here http://www.youtube.com/MOCwithTiffany?sub_confirmation=1Thank you for your support and for helping to end the stigma on mental illness.

My Freedom Grove was created to provide a safe space for compassionate men to express their feelings, be their authentic selves, have coaching and self development opportunities including resolving self identity, relationship and start up business struggles.Despite a successful career and family, Gretchen talked about being so depressed in adulthood that she was having suicidal thoughts on a daily basis, she eventually sought help and over time discovered coaching online. She uses what she learned to help others change their mindset so they could think more positively.Now Gretchen does online coaching which includes group and one-on-one video chats. She also focuses on men and mental health, which is so important since men are so afraid to open up to due to stigma. She provides a safe place where men can talk without fear of being seen as "unmanly" for having actual emotions. She is a wonderful advocate.Gretchen started as a scientist working in microbiology and then went into the corporate world where she offered mindset coaching and training for 25 years. She was a trainer, motivator, and healer. She continues to apply the scientific method to her work, and has now transitioned into coaching men in life and in business.Gretchen's experience spans:• Operational Excellence Senior Manager• Executive Coach• LEAN Coach• Strategy Coach• Business Process Improvement Consultant• Facilitator• Mediator• Program, Workshop and Instructional Designer• Instructor• Public Speaker• Business Analyst• Database DesignerGet in Touch with Gretchen:Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.hernandez.12327Website: www.myfreedomgrove.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/myfreedomgroveFreedom grove podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-freedom-grove-podcast/id1490072003Sponsors in this show:Forever Forward Financial - https://www.facebook.com/ForeverForwardFinancial"When the Dust Settled" a book by Joe Potosi available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon - https://amzn.to/3ezZGmu

Tiffany Werhner was joined by Stacey Uhrig on Moments of Clarity. Stacey shares with us her experience of life challenges starting when she was a pre-teen that carried through and impacted her life for a very long time. She has done incredible work to build self confidence, to become the thriving survivor, and no longer the victim.Stacey is what she calls a “Mindset Flipper,” an entrepreneur, a motivational coach, and mother to 2 adopted children.Stacey hosts workshops and shows, and she shared with us the three tenets of her work:#1 Awareness - Think about your language#2 Surrender - Allow ourselves to learn lessons from what is happening around us not to us. Flow with it.#3 Gratitude - Be grateful for the awareness and ability to surrender.Learn more about Stacey:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staceyuhrigWebsite: https://staceyuhrig.comStacey’s Shows and Media: https://flipyourmindset.comStacey’s Facebook Page: http://www.facebook/letsflipthatshitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceyuhrigLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyuhrig/

Scott Bigley CFEd - Forever Forward FinancialScott Bigley is a Certified Financial Educator and has worked in the financial sector for over 25 years. Scott joined Tiffany Werhner on Moments of Clarity with Tiffany where they had a conversation about how major life events can impact your financial well-being. They covered topics from struggling paycheck to paycheck to the impacts of divorce and how to handle money within personal relationships. Having also worked in mental health, Scott is acutely aware of how financial stress can impact a clients well-being and safety. With the financial insecurity that the world is feeling right now, Scott is offering free consultations to all Moments of Clarity Listeners. Scott also shares his four basic needs that need to be covered first in any budget you are creating for yourself or your family: (Especially if your income is not consistent right now, this is where you need to focus..)1. Food2. Shelter3. Clothing4. HealthcareLearn More About Scott and Forever Forward Financial: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForeverForwardFinancial/ Forever Forward Financial is a sponsor of Moments of Clarity with Tiffany. We would also like to thank our additional show sponsor Joe Potosi, and his book, "When the Dust Settled" which you can purchase on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2Tt2Jon - or on Barnes & Noble.

Today’s guest, CQ, the host of Pop Culture Warrior on WTF Nation Radio joined Tiffany on Moments of Clarity with Tiffany.• Retired Army Sergeant • Airborne infantryman, serving in both Iraq and Afghanistan with the 173rd Airborne Brigade• Shot 5 times, died twice • Purple Heart recipient• Comedian • Radio Show Host• Veteran Support Group ModeratorFor more information:Radio Show: http://wtfnationradio.com/shows/popculturewarriorTwitter: https://twitter.com/CQ_WTFNRPlease like and share :-)

Part 2 - The After-show with Pete Othman on Moments of Clarity with Tiffany. Pete and Tiffany had a great conversation amongst friends that covered from hilarious to tragic. Pete is a survivor of cancer, diabetes, kidney transplant, bells palsy, AND COVID-19. Through it all, he keeps going strong with his music, a major positive force in his life. Learn more about Pete Othman, DJ D O S: Website: http://www.djdosnyc.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DjDeeOhEss/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/djdosnyc71 As always, please subscribe and share :-) Learn more about Moments of Clarity at http://www.MOCwithTiffany.com or follow @MOCwithTiffany on the social media channels.

David begins the series by giving a short history on his background, having lost a brother to suicide. His entire life was dramatically changed in an instant. This series aims to educate people about suicide prevention and ultimately save lives. For more information about David: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/david.aguilera.1042032 • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dave_full_of_hopee• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgl-ORfMQ1PLUDEfrj3gPHA

DJ and musician, founder of LEv3L Up Records, and a survivor of not only COVID-19, but also cancer, kidney transplant, and Bell's Palsy. Pete has been working as a DJ for 27 years and his popularity has grown leaps and bounds. Even while battling multiple life-threatening illnesses, he never gave up on his music. Learn more about Pete, his music, and his incredible desire to help humanity: Website: http://www.djdosnyc.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/djdosnyc71 * Diabetes Survivor * Kidney Transplant Recipient * Cancer Survivor * Had Bell’s Palsy * Covid 19 Survivor * Founder, LEv3L Up Records * DJ D.O.S.

Today on Moments of Clarity with Tiffany, our guest is Michael Gershe, author of “The Magic of Life: A Son’s Story of Hope after Tragedy, Grief and a Speedo” available at online book sellers like Barnes and Noble and Amazon (https://amzn.to/2WtJ1e0) Learn more about The Magic of Life Foundation at www.themagicoflife.com - Michael is a comedian, motivational speaker, advocate, and his mission is to end impaired driving.

Patrick McGuirk holds a PhD in Educational Psychology. He has spent time working in alternative therapy schools. Although he lives with Autism, he does not want it to be defined as an affliction. Patrick is an active moderator of the support group, Autism Thoughts.Patrick is also a nature and fashion photographer.Learn More about Patrick:Website: www.patrickmcguirk.comAutism Thoughts: https://www.facebook.com/ourautismthoughtsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcguirk.patrick

Moments of Clarity with Tiffany has been on the air for 5 years on the TanTalk Radio Network. We all know Tiffany as the host, but we’ve never really heard Tiffany’s back story until now.Learn More about Tiffany Werhner at momentsofclaritywithtiffany.comTiffany has overcome abuse, trauma, loss, anxiety, CPTSD, and more, turning that experience into a mission to end the stigma on mental health. From being a rebellious teen after finding her mother’s body to recovering from anorexia to opening her own private practice, Tiffany has had quite the life experience.

Tiffany and Michael discuss some of the traumas related to his military career. Michael was shot 5 times and died twice, yet still wanted nothing more than to serve his country. After being forced into medical retirement from the Army, Michael busied himself by honing his comedy skills, performing on such legendary stages as The Gotham in NYC to the DC Improv. In addition to his live stand-up, he hosts the show "Pop Culture Warrior" on the WTF Nation Radio network. Learn more about Michael Carrasquillo (more commonly known as CQ) at http://wtfnationradio.com/shows/popculturewarrior/ and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/CQ_WTFNR

www.ChildrenWithCancerCharity.org - Buy a song to fund cancer research.Freddy Stratton founded www.childrenwithcancercharity.org after losing someone very close to him to cancer. It is his goal to see a cure for cancer before his life ends. He has suffered through debilitating illness, including depression and suicidal feelings. His work to save children is his inspiration.

David Aguilera is a suicide prevention advocate who runs several online support groups. Learn more about David on his Facebook Group, Beautiful Minds

Throughout this lively conversation, learn about the impact of career changes, changes of identity, normal life, and fame, and how those things impacted J.J. FADs mental health over past 30 years and how they are now making a comeback with their passion for music. Their breakthrough album, “Supersonic” is available on Apple Music.Find them on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jjfad

Tiffany speaks with Dr. Jennifer Fraser on how the brain is affected by trauma and how to heal your brain through neuroscience. They also talk about how the current pandemic may be affecting our brains. We get locked into a bullied mindset. Neuroscience can help us to look forward to a brighter future, once we process that our old lives are gone.“This is a chance for us to change society for the better.”Dr. Fraser is high energy, passionate about her work and research, and a pleasure to listen to. Learn more about Dr. Fraser:Her Books Rite of Passage in the Narratives of Dante and Joyce - View on AmazonBe a Good Soldier, Children’s Grief in English Modernist Novels - View on AmazonTeaching Bullies, Zero Tolerance on the Court or in the Classroom - View on AmazonTwitter: https://twitter.com/teachingbulliesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JenniferMFraser

Jessica Wilkinson joined Tiffany Werhner today on MOCwithTiffany to discuss their backgrounds in Trauma, how it relates to our lives, and some ways that we can cope with it. Different types of therapy were discussed, and we were also joined by a couple of callers that had some questions. Jessica is kind enough to offer Moments of Clarity Listeners a free gift if they contact Life Plus and mention they heard her on MOC.Jessica Wilkinson lives in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and is the founder of Life Plus Coaching. She and Tiffany talk about growing up with childhood abuse and trauma, and what it takes to heal and recover.Jessica is a Trauma Informed Life Coach at LifePlus Coaching.Studied Diploma of Professional Counseling at VCCT - Vancouver College of Counsellor TrainingFor more information:Twitter: https://twitter.com/LifePlusCoachesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifepluscoachingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifepluscoachesWebsite: https://www.lifeplushelp.com

www.worldofdogtraining.comRyan Matthews is a highly skilled, elite K-9 trainer and handler. He provides some great tips to our callers, and is also giving away a free gift to MOC listeners at the end of the show.• Veteran• PTSD Sufferer• Cancer Survivor• Heart Attack Survivor• Gunshot Survivor• Elite K-9 Trainer and Handler• Author• Speaker (including TEDx)• Mental Health AdvocateRyan’s Training Philosophy:R.C.T.R#1 Repetition#2 Consistency#3 Timing#4 RewardLearn more about Ryan:TEDx Talk: https://www.tedxalmansorpark.com/about/ryan-matthewsBook: “The Canine Connection” available on Amazon and www.worldofdogtraining.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamRyanMatthewsTwitter: https://twitter.com/RyanMatthewsCAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldofdogtraining