Simple Mental Health

TW: Discussion on Suicide throughout episode In today's episode, Jeff Allen is joined by Frank King, a TEDx coach and a writer for the ‘Tonight Show'. Additionally, Frank is a suicide prevention and postvention public speaker and a comedian. Frank shares his experience with depression and suicide, why people die by suicide, and how to recognize and help people who are suicidal. Moreover, he shares tips and insights about suicide prevention and postvention. In addition, he shares about passive suicidal ideation and its symptoms and the importance of humor in mental health. If you change perception, you can change prejudices. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Trigger warning for the episode [00:37] Introduction to the show [01:11] Meet our guest; Frank King [02:08] Frank's ‘Tonight Show' gig [04:41] Why the topic of depression and suicide is so meaningful to Frank [05:02] His experience with depression and suicide [07:05] Passive suicidal ideation and its symptoms [11:45] Why he decided to be a suicide prevention speaker [14:04] What Frank teaches in his talks [14:25] Suicide postvention [17:23] Depression symptoms [18:09] What to say to someone who is depressed [18:44] How to recognize someone who is suicidal [19:30] Why do people commit suicide? [20:17] How to help someone who is suicidal [22:23] What to do when you have suicidal thoughts [23:54] Perceived burdensomeness and suicidal thoughts [25:43] The importance of humor in mental health [27:58] Stigma surrounding men's mental health [28:53] How to connect with Frank King [30:03] How to support this podcast Notable Quotes “Focus is an amazing thing; pick a lane, do one thing, go deep, not wide.”[12:56] “Suicide is the most preventable cause of death on the planet.” [15:57] “If you change perception, you can change prejudices.” [26:10] Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share! Let's Connect! Follow Frank King on; Website: https://www.thementalhealthcomedian.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theMHcomedian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMentalHealthComedian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theMentalHealthComedian/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthcomedian/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankkingthemhcomedian/ Book a free 30 minutes consultation with Frank King: https://bit.ly/3MHxZcF More Products To listen to more amazing podcast episodes on mental health: https://anchor.fm/simplementalhealth To help the simple mental health podcast connect with more people, shop at: --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Jeff Allen interviews Matthew Moore, a reporter, and producer at KUAF 91.3 National Public Radio. Additionally, Matthew is a podcaster and a mental health activist. He shares his experience with mental health as a child and the stigma that surrounds mental health for Christians In addition, Matthew also shares how mental health stigma affects men and educates people on how to be more compassionate towards those struggling with their mental health. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:27] Episode introduction [00:30] Matthew Moore's bio [01:38] Matthew's inspiration for podcasting and reporting [03:41] The favorite podcast series that he created [08:00] Why Matthew decided to seek the talk therapy [11:23] Matthew's mental health [16:23] How stress and anxiety affected him as a child [18:31] His experience with the Church's response to mental health [20:22] Hyper individualism and its impact on mental health [24:39] The stigma around mental health for Christians [26:47] Why men don't talk about mental health [30:12] How to recommend therapy to someone you care about [35:02] How to connect with Matthew Moore [36:26] How to support this podcast Love the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share! Let's Connect! Follow Matthew Moore on; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewrmoore/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iammatthewrmoore Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatthewrMoore To listen to KUAF radio: https://www.kuaf.com/ More Products To listen to more amazing podcast episodes on mental health: https://anchor.fm/simplementalhealth To help the simple mental health podcast connect with more people, shop at: https://www.simplementalhealth.me/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's episode, Jeff is joined by Sadie Moore and Kate Johnson. Sadie and Kate are the hosts of the ‘Skate Hot Take' Podcast, which focuses on topics that are important to today's teens. In this episode, they share some of the sources of stress for teenagers. Additionally, they share how parents can help improve teens' mental health by engaging in mental health conversations with them. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:26] Episode introduction [01:31] What people misunderstand about them [02:12] Why they started the ‘Skate Hot Take' Podcast [03:51] Some sources of stress for teenagers [05:45] The role of social media on mental health [10:04] Advice for newly admitted college students [13:12] Phoebe Bridgers's first album [14:52] Impact of COVID-19 impact on mental health [19:16] Mental health days in schools [20:59] How they break the stigma associated with mental health [22:57] How parents can engage in mental health conversations with their kids [26:11] How they plan episode topics for their podcast [28:42] Where you can listen to the ‘Skate Hot Take' Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share! Let's Connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskatehottake/ To listen to the ‘Skate Hot Take' Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MTzUMiDKqgYljupGx6eaT?si=3b67501bf6074b1d More Products To listen to more fantastic podcast episodes on mental health: https://anchor.fm/simplementalhealth To help the simple mental health podcast connect with more people, shop at: https://www.simplementalhealth.me/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this amazing episode, Jeff interviews Lauren “Lern” Elwell from KSHE 95 in St. Louis, MO. Lauren is a radio host at KSHE 95 and an advocate of mental health awareness. She shares about the stigma associated with mental health and the importance of mental health awareness. Moreover, she shares what she does to improve her mental health and some of the holistic approaches she uses to fight depression and anxiety. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:29] Episode introduction [00:47] Lauren's bio [01:33] The Exit 90 show [05:32] AD Rowntree's mental health podcast [06:08] How AD Rowntree coped with the death of his dad [06:51] Lauren's origin and childhood [12:09] What inspired her to become a radio host [17:05] The genre of music she loves [20:54] What people misunderstand about her [23:11] How she deals with people's opinions about her [27:24] Why she champions mental health awareness [29:42] Lauren's perspective about her depression and anxiety medication [30:18] Holistic approaches she uses to fight depression and anxiety [30:24] #1 Hypnotherapy [30:30] #2 Acupuncture [32:28] The disadvantage of holistic treatments for mental health [34:39] Psychological impact of COVID-19 on Lauren's mental health [43:43] What she does during her days off to improve her mental health [47:16] The side effects of mental health medications [53:11] Stigma associated with mental health [[55:25] How to connect with Lauren [55:52] How to support this podcast Love the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share! Let's Connect! Follow Lern on; Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lern_fm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lernvsradio Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/lernvsradio To download the KSHE95 app on App store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id519137732 To download the KSHE95 app on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jacapps.kshe More Products To listen to more fantastic podcast episodes on mental health: https://anchor.fm/simplementalhealth To help the Simple Mental Health podcast connect with more people, shop at: https://www.simplementalhealth.me/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

One of the most important aspects of life is mental health. It encompasses a person's emotional, cognitive, and social well-being. It includes our emotional responses to daily events such as success or failure, personal relationships, and work. It's thus crucial to have skills to cope with the challenges that come with mental health. In today's episode, Jeff Allen interviews Honor Heindl, a clinical social worker, on how to cope with mental health. Honor shares how she helps people shift from negative to positive ways of dealing with mental health. Additionally, she explains the stigma associated with mental health. During this episode, you will learn about; [00:27] Episode introduction [00:32] Honor Heindl's bio [02:01] What people misunderstand about her [04:41] How Honor's journey to art started [06:42] What her job as a clinical social worker entails [08:11] Honor Heindl's mental health [11:29] How she deals with her lack of sense of belonging [13:33] Stigma associated with mental health [15:50] How she helps people shift from negative to positive ways of coping with mental health [18:26] Why she uses positive themes on her Instagram arts [20:41] Her source of inspiration for the podcast logo she designed [21:58] How to connect with Honor Heindl [22:57] How to support this podcast Let's Connect! Follow Honor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agirlnamedhonor/ Visit her website: https://agirlnamedhonor.com/ Visit Honor's art shop online: https://www.redbubble.com/people/agirlnamedhonor/shop More Products To listen to more amazing podcast episodes on mental health: https://anchor.fm/simplementalhealth To help the simple mental health podcast connect with more people, shop at: https://www.simplementalhealth.me/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Just some thoughts on mental health and the Holidays. Merry Everything, Everyone!

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Today my guest is Cameisha Brewer. As a therapist, thought life coach, speaker, and writer, Cameisha is passionate about helping people prioritize their mental health. Today, Cameisha and I are going to talk about what it is, and what it looks like, to care for someone with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues. https://cameishabrewer.com This episode is brought to you in part by WellBeing Brewing. Go to wellbeingbrewing.com and get 10% off your total online order by using coupon code SMH10.

We're talking SLEEP! Do you get enough sleep? Well, check out this short episode all about it. My guest today is Dr. Saluja-Sharma. She is a double board certified physician, in both Emergency Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, and the founder of Head Heart Hands, a comprehensive weight loss and wellness program for businesses and individuals.  The program is holistic and addresses diet/nutrition, physical activity, decreasing/better managing stress, mindfulness, and improving sleep. By empowering people with knowledge and then supporting them with coaching, this 12 week lifestyle change program was designed to help people lose weight, prevent disease, optimize their physical and emotional health, and increase longevity. You can learn more and sign up for the program by going to the website: headhearthandsmd.com. This episode is brought to you in part by WellBeing Brewing. Go to wellbeingbrewing.com and get 10% off your total online order by using coupon code SMH10.

Today my guest is Dr. Shad Helmstetter and I am SO excited to welcome him. He is the best-selling author of more than 25 books in the field of mental health. He is the pioneering dean in the field of self-talk and the founder of The Self-Talk Institute, which teaches individuals to present self-talk training to groups and organizations, and The Life Coach Institute, which trains and certifies life and business coaches in the U.S. and internationally. His new SelfTalkPlus app helps people learn positive self-talk via self-talk sessions covering all key areas of life including stress & anxiety, weight loss, self-esteem, organization, relationships, finances, career goals, dealing with negatives and staying focused, and much more. SelfTalkPlus is for all age groups – from younger children and teens to adults and seniors. Find out more at SelfTalkPlus.com https://shadhelmstetter.com/ https://www.selftalkplus.com/ https://www.facebook.com/drshadhelmstetter/ https://www.instagram.com/drshadhelmstetter/ https://twitter.com/ShadHelmstetter This episode is brought to you in part by WellBeing Brewery. Go to wellbeingbrewing.com and get 10% off your total online order by using coupon code SMH10. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

My guest today is Dallis Meyer. In my mind she is sort of a renaissance woman. Just a few hats she wears: Wife, boy mom, roller derby queen married to the roller derby king, coach, general athlete children's ministry leader, nurse, a fabulous singer and my music buddy (stick around to the end to hear what I mean!) and just the best friend anyone could ask for. Dallis has rheumatoid arthritis which causes her lots of pain and discomfort. In dealing with the pain, she also realized the need to tend to her mental health. And we talk all about that. This episode is brought to you in part by WellBeing Brewery. Go to wellbeingbrewing.com and get 10% off your total online order by using coupon code SMH10. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today my guest is Rosemary Pratt. Rosemary is a Registered, Board Certified Art Therapist (ATCB), Art Therapy Certified Supervisor (ATCS) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (MO Department of Professional Regulation) and has a decade of experience providing clinical services and supervision. arttherapyforhealing.com⁠⁠ Today we're going to talk about something I am SUPER interested in... While Rosemary specializes in many things, like grief and loss, mood disorders like anxiety, depression, stress.... family conflict... self esteem issues... another one of her focuses is something called Highly Sensitive Persons or HSPs.... which is something I have only recently heard of.⁠⁠ Are you highly sensitive? Find out: https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test This episode is brought to you in part by WellBeing Brewery. Go to wellbeingbrewing.com and get 10% off your total online order by using coupon code SMH10. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back! I'm excited to welcome Andrea Paquette. Andrea is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, a Holistic Nurse Practitioner and a Life Coach. In her private practice, she treats emotional health issues in women, adolescents and children with mind/body therapies and nutritional therapies. Her specialty areas are anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting, communication and relationship skills. Connect with Andrea on Facebook at facebook.com/andreapaquettellc This episode is brought to you in part by WellBeing Brewery. Go to wellbeingbrewing.com and get 10% off your total online order by using coupon code SMH10. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Season Two Is Coming!!!!!

The season finale, if you will! Today I'm telling my story. How I discovered I had an anxiety disorder. How church-folk reacted. How I saw it in the face of me as a little boy. And what it feels like... Almost indescribable.

We're talking about depression. My pal, Ken, and I discuss all sorts of things. Ken's experience with depression, how it was received by friends, family, and even clergy... We're going there today ya'll. Depression. Get it out in the open.

Our guest this week is former mental health professional and current punk rock pastor, Adam Baker. Adam is a mental health advocate and hosts a podcast called Instructions For Living A Life. You simply must check it out. Adam and Jeff talk about Adam's podcast, mental health and the creative process, smashing stigmas, and even a little bit of parenting!

André Cataldo is a multi-instrumentalist who started his solo project, Dear Genre, in 2010. Influenced by music of the 60's, 70's & 90's Dear Genre explores a wide variety of sounds, and is positive that there is a song for everyone, regardless of age or phase of life. But Andre is inspired by more than decades of music. Andre's story is much bigger. Andre and Jeff talk about addiction, anxiety, and rock n' roll. 

In this episode, Jeff talks with Megan Schmid, a teacher in St. Louis, MO, about living with anxiety and how she manages. Jeff also speaks with Carrie Bock, a Licensed Professional Counselor. Together, they discuss anxiety and break it down as simply as possible. Check out Carrie's podcast: hopeforanxietyandocd.com, Instagram: @hopeforanxietyandocdpodcast, Facebook: facebook.com/hopeforanxietyandocd. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

My name is Jeff Allen. I'm a musician, I'm a videographer. I produce and host several podcasts. I live near St. Louis, MO. I'm married to a beautiful woman named Brittani. We have a son named Louie. I struggle with anxiety. I work at a church in St. Louis and get to do awesome, artistic projects constantly. I love my friends. From time-to-time I get really depressed. My favorite  food is pho... what a tasty soup! Oh, did I mention I struggle with anxiety and depression? I do. And I'm also an accidental mental health advocate. I'm not a professional. I'm not a doctor. I'm not a counselor or a therapist. But I am a friend to many. And I'm outspoken about mental health. Very. Very. outspoken about mental health. I'm here to smash stigmas. And I'm also here to help. You're not alone. This podcast is going to be simple. Hence the name, simple mental health. We'll speak with professionals, as well as those in the trenches...people who struggle with anxiety and depression and other mental health issues. And we'll break it down as simply as possible. Mental health is complicated... but I've learned that for some, living with it doesn't have to be. And a basic understanding doesn't have to be either.  This is Simple Mental Health.