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TurningPointCT

Connecticut, USA


    • Nov 29, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Living with ADHD with Special Guest Emily Stainton Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 33:12


    Happy ADHD Awareness Month! Our peer support specialist, Quinn, is joined by Emily Stainton to talk about living with ADHD. Topics include late diagnosis, tools and systems, medication, and advocacy.  This is part two of a two part episode, so be sure to go back and listen to part one! Learn more about NAMI CT's Young Adult Connection Community herehttps://namict.org/support-and-education/support-groups/young-adult-connection-community/ and https://instagram.com/nami_yac/Follow Emily on Instagram at @colombianspiceVisit Emily's Amazon Author Page here to purchase one of her self-help journalshttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Emily-Stainton/author/B0C8FXBM6S?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueDownload the Forest app https://www.forestapp.cc/Download the Finch app https://finchcare.com/Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from PixabayWant to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to turningpointct@positivedirections.org

    Living with ADHD with Special Guest Emily Stainton

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 27:11


    Happy ADHD Awareness Month! Our peer support specialist, Quinn, is joined by Emily Stainton to talk about living with ADHD. Topics include late diagnosis, tools and systems, medication, and advocacy. This is part one of a two part episode, so stay tuned for part two, coming next week! Learn more about NAMI CT's Young Adult Connection Community herehttps://namict.org/support-and-education/support-groups/young-adult-connection-community/Follow Emily on Instagram at @colombianspiceVisit Emily's Amazon Author Page  to purchase one of her self-help journalsDownload the Forest app https://www.forestapp.cc/Download the Finch app https://finchcare.com/Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from PixabayWant to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to turningpointct@positivedirections.org

    Back to School Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 9:15


    Ben talks about the anxious feelings some often have when summer ends and school is back in session. Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to turningpointct@positivedirections.org

    The BS of Labor Day: A Decolonized View

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 4:54


    Dez (He/They) talks about the truth behind Labor Day and the true foundation of today's American economy in relation to white supremacy, hierarchy, patriarchy, mass genocide, etc. He also gives a new slogan to America.

    My Transgender Journey: Normalizing Gender/Sexual Fluidity in Society through History

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 4:35


    Dez (he/they) talks about his transgender journey and the realities of being aware of his gender identity and sexuality since the age of 4. He addresses today's society through his professional perspective of experiencing gender dysphoria and how normal gender/sexual fluidity was before colonization.

    Moving Out On Your Own For The First Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 21:07


    Therell, Emorie, and Clarissa talk about the process of moving out on your own for the first time. With expertise in real estate, Clarissa also gives tips to young folks to make moving out easier.

    Men's Health Month: The Connection Between Physical & Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 4:56


    Therell acknowledges Men's Health Month, and talks about the importance of taking care of your mental health so that taking care of your physical health isn't as difficult.

    The Power of Words: Why Mental Health Terminology Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 11:20


    Dez talks about mental health terminologies, the impact of colonization on the understanding of the mind and how to become more culturally aware.

    Redefining the Success and Crafting Healthy, Impactful Lasting Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 27:17


    Today we embrace spring and talk about how to redefine success to reduce stress, pressure and self-inflicted expectations.

    The Things We Crave: Addiction Recovery, Connection & Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 35:30


    Sarah, Ally and Dez discuss their experiences and thoughts on the feeling of ‘craving' and how it relates to addiction, recovery, connection, and peace.

    The Help and Harm of New Diagnoses, and Navigating Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 54:18


    Welcome to a NEW LAUNCH of TPCT! To kick off the new year, and season, Sarah & Maria share their own stories of receiving diagnoses, and provide comforting and actionable dialogue around handling life changes. 

    Burnout

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 37:20


    In this podcast, Kailey, Ally, and Michael get together to talk about dealing with burnout and how it affects them.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Pride Month 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 22:09


    In this episode, Kailey sits down to talk with Michael about Pride Month and what it means to him.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Finances

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 53:25


    In this episode, Kailey, Ally, and Michael sit down to talk about navigating finances as a young adult. They talk about their own struggles with finances and debt.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Friendships

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 39:32


    In this podcast, Kailey, Michael, and Therell sit down to talk about friendships. They talk about how their friendships have changed over the years, and what their healthy and unhealthy friendships have looked like.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Mental Health Awareness Month

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 19:46


    In this podcast, Kailey, Ally, Michael, and Therell talk about the importance of Mental Health Awareness Month and what it means to them.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Stress Awareness Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 26:12


    April is Stress Awareness Month. It's a time to learn about how stress affects people and how to cope with stress. In this podcast, Kailey, Ally, and Michael get together to talk about how stress affects them and what they do to destress.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Being A Young Licensed Professional Counselor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 25:32


    In this episode, Kailey sits down to talk with Nicole who is a young Licensed Professional Counselor with her own practice. She shares what it's been like for her being a young person in the behavioral health field as well as what it's like to have her own practice.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Brain Injury Awareness Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 33:18


    In this episode, Kailey sits down to talk with Michael about Brain Injury Awareness Month.You can read more about Michael's story on our website: Michael S's Amazing Story of Recovery From Brain Injury If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Working From Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 31:51


    In this episode, Kailey, Ally, and Therell talk about the pros and cons of working from home. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Eating Disorders

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 57:27


    In this podcast, Kailey and Robyn sit down to have a very open conversation about eating disorders to help bring awareness. Kailey and Robyn have been best friends since childhood and they have both struggled with eating disorders at different points in their lives. In this podcast, they share their experiences about what it was like for them and what kind of help they got.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Being A First Time Dog Owner

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 34:35


    In this episode, Kailey and Ally sit down to talk about what it's like having a puppy for the first time. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Things We Wish People Knew About Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 61:57


    In this podcast, Kailey, Sasha, and Therell talk about things that they wish people knew about mental health. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Grieving Celebrity Deaths

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 15:41


    In this podcast, Kailey and Dominique talk about the sudden passing of Betty White and Bob Saget. They talk about why some people are so affected by celebrity deaths and their reactions to the deaths of Betty White and Bob Saget.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Vision Boards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 31:22


    Hi from the Turning Point CT team!In this podcast, Ally, Kailey, and Laila sit down to talk about vision boards. They talk about manifestations, the law of attraction, vision boards that have come true, and what their 2022 vision boards look like.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    2021 Winter Holidays & New Years Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 52:16


    Happy Holidays from the Turning Point CT team!In this podcast, Kailey, Ally, Sasha, and Therell sit down to talk about the winter holidays and New Years. They talk about the good and the bad of the holiday season and what they're looking forward to next year.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Recovery Story Series: Kailey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 34:01


    In this podcast, Kailey, Turning Point CT's Project Coordinator, shares her recovery story. This is the fifth podcast in a series of podcasts that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Social Media and Diet Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 40:52


    In this podcast, Kailey sits down to talk with her friend Stephani about how social media and diet culture can negatively affect teens and young adults. They talk about how these things have affected them and what has helped them cope.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Recovery Story Series: Ally

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 10:38


    In this podcast, Ally, Turning Point CT's Peer Support Specialist, shares her recovery story. This is the fourth podcast in a series of podcasts that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Seasonal Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 23:01


    In this podcast, Kailey, Sasha, and Therell talk about seasonal depression. They talk about what it is, what it's like for them, and what helps ease their seasonal depression.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Interview With Robyn About Life With ADHD

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 46:16


    In this podcast, Kailey talks with her best friend Robyn, 24, about what life has been like living with ADHD. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    The Struggle Before Getting To My New Major

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 8:35


    This audio piece is a school project that Kailey, our Project Coordinator, made in 2017 when she was a junior in college.In this podcast, Project Coordinator Kailey talks about her struggle with starting college in a major she didn't like and how she finally changed her major.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Recovery Story Series: Dominique

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 25:30


    In this podcast, Dominique, Turning Point CT's Project Assistant, shares her recovery story. This is the third podcast in a series of podcast that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Interview With Music Artist Felly

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 26:50


    In this podcast, our social media assistant, Therell, talks with music artist, Felly, about music and mental health.  Felly, 26, is originally from Trumbull, CT. During the interview, we learn about some of Felly's favorite artists, how he feels about performing in front of large crowds, and what he does to cope during tough days.

    Recovery Story Series: Marco

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 40:14


    In this podcast, Marco, a Connecticut young adult in recovery, shares his recovery story with Kailey. Marco works for Join Rise Be, a peer-run initiative for young people in Connecticut. Join Rise Be is best known for their Young Adult Warmline.This is the second podcast in a series of podcast that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Back To School Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 36:58


    COVID-19 has affected many different aspects of our lives. In this podcast, Kailey talks with Sasha, Dominique, Dante, Therell, and Donovan about what this school year has been like during the second year of the pandemic. They talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected school and how it has effected them and their social lives.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 31:33


    September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. For many, the subject of suicide is off limits. They believe the mere mention of suicide around friends and family can cause suicidal thoughts for them. Nothing could be further from the truth.In this Podcast, Kailey, Ally, Dominique, and Jen talk about suicide prevention to help raise awareness about suicide prevention and to help end the stigma. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Recovery Story Series: Michael S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 29:10


    In this podcast, Michael Scanlon, a young adult in recovery in CT who works in the mental health and advocacy field, shares his own recovery story. This is the first podcast in a series of podcast that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Reaction To "The Wisdom of Trauma" Documentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 27:06


    In this podcast, Ally, Jen, and Kailey discuss the documentary "The Wisdom of Trauma" which takes an in depth look as to why we as a society are dealing with issues such as mental illness, suicide, and overdoses. In the documentary, physician, bestselling author and Order of Canada recipient Dr. Gabor Maté to explore why Western society is facing such epidemics and how trauma has played a role.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Reflecting On Simone Biles Pulling Out Of The Olympics For Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 18:58


    In this podcast, Ella,  Ally, and Kailey reflect on Simone Biles decision to pull herself out of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to mental health reasons.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Overdose Awareness Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 36:41


    Overdose Awareness Day is August 31st and is often celebrated by remembering a loved one that passed away due to an overdose. In this podcast episode, Ally is joined with Jen Lord, a Recovery Coach for Recovery Network of Programs in Bridgeport, CT. Together, they share what this day means for them both personally and professionally.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Moving In With A Significant Other

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 25:12


    In this podcast, Ella, Ally, and Kailey talk about their experience with moving in with their significant others. Listen as they discuss the ups and the downs of the transition of moving in with a partner.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Reflecting On The 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 15:20


    In this podcast, Ella, Ally, Kailey, and Nina reflect on their experiences over the last year during the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen as they discuss what they look forward to as COVID-19 vaccines roll out and what they're looking forward to.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Marijuana Legalization in CT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 53:07


    Join Ella, Ally, Kailey, and Laila, four young people living in Connecticut talk about what they think of the recent legalization of Marijuana in their state. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Generalized Anxiety

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 27:59


    Ella, John, and Serena from TurningPointCT talk about their struggles with anxiety, panic attacks and some of the ways they have learned to cope. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Spotlight Feature: Join Rise Be

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 31:26


    For this episode of The TurningPointCT podcast, Ella is joined by three team members from Join Rise Be, a peer-run emerging adult initiative dedicated to making the opportunity of recovery available to all young  people across the state of Connecticut. Marco, Luz, and Skyler all share what Join Rise Be is, what got them into the work they do, and what motivates them to continue helping young people in CT.If you want to find more out more about Join Rise Be, check out their website: www.joinrisebe.org. Need Support or just looking to connect with peers like Marco, Luz, and Skyler on the JRB Warmline? Call them 1-855-6-HOPENOW (1-855-6-467-3669). Open 7 days a week from 12 to 9pm.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website: www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Body Image Struggles

    Play Episode Play 57 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 30:04


    Ella, Haley, Lisa, and Vanessa from TurningPointCT talk about their struggles with body image, social media, and some tips for overcoming negative self talk. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness

    Play Episode Play 53 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 32:27


    Ella, Haley, Lisa, and Vanessa from TurningPointCT talk about early warning signs of mental illness from their childhoods, as well as some common signs to look out for. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with the what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Depictions of Mental Health in Media

    Play Episode Play 23 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 34:20


    Ella, Haley, Lisa, and Vanessa from TurningPointCT talk about beneficial vs. harmful depictions of mental health in TV and movies. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with the what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Mental Health Education

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 28:26


    Ella, Haley, Lisa, and Vanessa from TurningPointCT talk about how they learned about mental health growing up and the absence of mental health education in their schools. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with the what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

    Building a Support System

    Play Episode Play 46 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 32:27


    Ella, Haley, Lisa, and Vanessa from TurningPointCT share what their own support systems look like and give tips on how to build your own. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with the what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us on social media!- Facebook: TurningPointCT- Instagram: @TurningPoint_CT- Twitter: @TurningPoint_CT- YouTube: TurningPointCT.org- TikTok: @TurningPointCT.org

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