Talking with Tigglesworth

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Mike, is a Army veteran and Marriage and Family therapist who owns a Mental Health private practice called Freedom Within, LLC . He shares his experiences and frustrations treating his patients. Join us to explore the challenges and successes working and treating his patients while engaging in conversations on different issues within the medical and veterans community and stories that we tell. Be apart of this journey and connect with us to have your voice heard too.

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    • Mar 7, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    Women Veterans: they are facing many of the same challenges plus more obtaining health care at the VA.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 52:55


    Join Mike, the COl, and Erica an MFT from CA to discuss the challenges Women Veterans are facing getting care at the VA. In this show we explore the issues such as lack of understanding from the health care world, Military sexual trauma (MST) and other barriers for female veterans. Listen to gain a new understanding and learn what we can do to make changes.

    Mike is talking about TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) With Chrisanne Gordon (Dr. G)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 62:49


    Mike , the Col and DR G from https://www.resurrectinglives.org sit down to discuss Traumatic Brain Injury. 750,000 veterans have been diagnosed as experiencing TBI. Listen to the conversation about how to recognize TBI, where you can go for help, and what her foundation does to help. This podcast covers so many areas of TBI, veterans, sports and so much more.

    Tigglesworth interviews Veterans advocate Anthony to explore trauma from life in the community.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 74:36


    Col Tigglesworth and Mike interviews Anthony who was born and raised in the Chicago area. This show takes a peek into trauma forming from an early age when you grow up in high crime areas. PTSD is known as a diagnosis from war; however PTSD is more prevalent in the civilian would than the military world. Listen to Anthony's story from life in the Chicago area to his Military experience back to living in Chicago. Learn how he has coped and what he is doing now to assist homeless veterans to maintain housing.

    Tigglesworth interviews George Meier II, Marine and fellow LMFT. They discuss veterans mental health and different options for care.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 46:56


    Mike, George, and the Col explore the needs of veterans mental health and the different programs he knows about in CA. Join them for a candid conversation and solutions to help veterans overcome from topics such as drug court to mental health challenges.

    Tigglesworth interviews Patricia Mathes- Kerr, a current NG member and Social Worker about treating veterans mental health.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 66:06


    On this show join MIke, Tigglesworth, and Patricia Mathes-Kerr where they explore the changes that could have improved veterans health care and the challenges that Veterans face when trying to get care. Learn about her selfcare breathing strategies and ways you can help yourself and improve your health. Gain a better understanding of the ins and outs of dealing with mental health and being an advocate for your own health.

    Tigglesworth interviews fellow veteran and business owner Devin Craig about culture in the workplace and being true to yourself.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 53:38


    Mike and Tigglesworth interview Army veteran and the principal owner of CCG Devin Craig devin@craigconsultinggroupccg.com Mike and Devin reflect on their past partnerships to help veteran. They discuss their shared passion working with veterans and families. They also explore mental health and culture in the veterans community to help find and keep employment. There is even an opportunity for someone to find employment by listening to this podcast. Listen and learn more about culture and veterans health.

    Setting boundaries with those in your life. Yes even with your family!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 35:03


    This show we explore 10 strategies to use to set boundaries and identify the different types of boundaries to set. Join Mike to explore What you can do if a family member doesn't respect a boundary with you. During this time where we are closer due to holidays and staying at home this show is a must listen.

    The Truth about Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 31:18


    Nearly 16 percent of Americans experience major depression at some point in their lives. Everyone has times when they feel sad but clinical depression is much more than just feeling sad once in awhile . Listen to Mike and the Col explore depression and some tools you can use to treat your symptoms.

    Are you consistent in your actions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 20:27


    Listen to Mike talk about the benefits of being consistent in your life. Explore some tips and what to be aware of if you are not consistent.

    Anxiety and Anger? is the election causing you to worry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 25:07


    Join Mike today to explore anxiety and anger and strategies to find some calm in your life. If you are being impacted by stress and anxiety this show may help you.

    What if the VA was not so big?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 27:01


    Listen to Mike as he describes his crazy idea to shrink the size of the VA and to give Veterans more choice in their health care. Something needs to change and Mike has Ideas to propose. Listen and comment.

    Transitioning from the military? Tips strategies and advice.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 30:02


    During this show join Mike to explore the transition process and learn some tips and what not to do. If you are in the Military transition process or have gone through it and still need help listen to this show.

    Dear VA: Can we please be nice to our Veterans?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 25:14


    Listen as Mike talks about his experience going to the Veterans Administration and the comedy of interactions he has. Mike also calls for attention being giving to the how the VA staff treat veterans and their guest. Listen to learn how to help.

    When is the right time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 20:37


    Join us today to explore life and timing in our lives. When is the right time to make a change? More tips on relaxation, and taking opportunities when they arise. Also do not miss our newest shout outs for Veteran owned business around the country.

    Deeper dig at Self-care. Digging deeper into self care and

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 30:54


    Join us to dig a little deeper into the purpose of Self care and the positive benefits to be a better person.

    Tigglesworth explores Depression, Grief and self care

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 36:37


    This episode will discuss depression, grief and self care and strategies you can use in order to help yourself and your family members. Exploring setting boundaries and maintaining great self care is the key to helping others. Give it a listen to learn more on the topic.

    Tigglesworth talks Marriage and divorce

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 36:55


    This episode Mike talks marriage, divorce,kids and much more. Join us today to explore self care and what it takes to ensure the kids are kept at the forefront of the decisions of divorce and separation.

    Tigglesworth vents about medical charts and healthcare

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 29:58


    Join Mike to explore the information he learned about the VA and Veterans medical records, yes your medical records. Mike continues to explain the need for improvements in the Medical system. Give this a listen and join us to talk with Tigglesworth.

    Tigglesworth talking about Vets and healthcare

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 30:14


    Today Mike discusses stories that show the need for veterans to stand up for their healthcare and urges them to know their rights. Join us today in this discussion.

    Tigglesworth 1st show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 30:30


    This is the first episode of Talking with Tigglesworth. Meet Mike, an Army veteran who is a Marriage and Family therapist in Louisiana. Mike begins the journey of opening up about his private practice where he treats Veterans, their families and some many others. Mike is not sure where the podcast will go and yet he is still trying. Join us to hear the first episode of talking with Tigglesworth.

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