Podcast appearances and mentions of al levin

Al Levin, I guest of the show in season 8 of the podcast, lost his long battle with depression this past month. He spent 6 years as the host of The Depression Files podcast providing a platform for resource on depression, especially geared toward men who are taking their own lives at an alarmingly increasing rate. In this episode previously aired in 2022, Al shares his story, the kinds of support that helped him live each day better, and the challenges he faced in our current health care system. Thank you for all your effort Al Levin, you blessed us in many ways. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-depression-files/id1254190580 https://thedepressionfiles.com/podcast-the-depression-files/

In this episode, Al Levin, a pioneer of mental health advocacy shares his experience of recovering from two bouts of severe depression, his work in mental health advocacy, and in helping coach and mentor others in their journey through mental ilness. Al Levin is an assistant principal at a k-8 school in the Saint Paul Public School system. He has been in education for over twenty years, the past fourteen years as an administrator.   He is married, has four children...and two dogs. Al is certified in cognitive coaching and has completed his coursework in the Co-Active coaching certificate through the Coaches Training Institute. The coaching work has allowed him to support the staff he works with in the public schools, as well as others who are seeking support in reaching their goals or working through challenging times. Al is also a person who has recovered from two major bouts of depressive disorder, one of which was quite debilitating for nearly six months of his life.  Through this experience, he has become very passionate about learning more about mental health and supporting others with a mental illness, particularly men with depression. In addition to a blog, Al has a podcast in which he interviews men who have struggled with depression and/or other mental illnesses and has expanded to include “deep dive” conversations with guest experts on various topics of mental health. You can find both his blog and podcast at TheDepressionFiles.com.  Al also speaks publicly for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and, more often, on his own. He has spoke at the Mental Health America (MHA) annual conference and recently delivered Keynote talk at Miami University.  He currently serves in a governor-appointed position on the Minnesota State Advisory Council on Mental Health and also the State Suicide Prevention Task Force.  Al is published in The Mighty, The Huffington Post, Psych Central, The Recovery Letters, Made for More, and was featured in Esperanza Magazine and the Minnesota Post.  You will find Al Tweeting @allevin18 and can contact him at thedepressionfiles@gmail.com

Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Al Levin, host of the podcast The Depression Files about his passion for helping people understand depression and mental health challenges and devoted much of his time over the past five years to building resources and supporting those in his orbit get the help they need.    As a high school assistant principal with 4 young children of his own, he found himself in a harrowing downward spiral that made him consider taking his own life.  Unlike many men, he confided in friends, family, colleagues and health professionals to get the help and support he needed.  Al shares his story, what his first signs were, the kind of help he received, what recovery looked like for him, and the resource he continues to explore through this podcast.  https://thedepressionfiles.comhttps://www.faceitfoundation.orgSupport the show

My name is Al Levin and I'm an assistant principal in a public elementary school.  I've been in education for over twenty years.  I'm married and have four children. I've  completed all of the coursework in working towards a Co-Active coaching certificate through the Coaches Training Institute.  The coaching work has allowed me to support the staff I work with in the public schools, as well as others who are seeking support in reaching their goals or working past challenging times in their lives. I am also a person who has recovered from a major depressive disorder, an illness that was quite debilitating for nearly six months of my life.  Through this experience, I have become very passionate about learning more about mental health and supporting others with a mental illness, particularly men with depression. In addition to this blog, I speak publicly for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and I tweet @allevin18. My latest project is a new podcast called The Depression Files. Summary of my story in Al's words Everything seemed to be going well, yet everything seemed to come crashing down. I had a decent job, a happy family, and a new house. It started in October and I knew my body was feeling different. I had been through one bout of depression three years prior (almost to the date), yet not nearly to the degree of what I was on the verge of. I made the decision to begin medication and started seeing a therapist. None of this was helping and I continued to slip. As my family doctor believed my situation was more complicated than he had originally thought, he scheduled me to meet with a psychiatric physician's assistant (the quickest appointment I could get). This psychiatric PA switched my medication and had planned to monitor my situation. As I gradually moved into a deeper depression, I began to have crying bouts, I was struggling to interact with people, I could rarely eat anything at all, and I was struggling to fall asleep. I also started to have thoughts of suicide. My wife and I discussed the situation and, with consultation of the psychiatric PA, decided that I should take some time off from work. My medication was increased and the hope was that they would have a chance to kick in before returning to work. In hindsight, I do not believe that taking two weeks of unstructured time away from work was the best decision. I did not want to go out because I feared bumping into somebody I knew who would question my absence from work. My wife and I created lists of things we thought I could accomplish around the house the next day. Impossible. I couldn't even begin any of the tasks that we had discussed. Although I struggled sleeping, I would lay in my bed, hours at a time, rolling around unable to sleep. Lying in my bed behind closed doors was one of the only places I felt safe. I decided I would attempt to go back to work for the one week before winter break, as a sort of trial period. Work was challenging and I found myself often isolating myself in my office, rather than being in classrooms. I would get home, manage around my four children until it was their bedtime, and then meltdown, uncontrollably sobbing to my wife at night. Not only did I continue to struggle sleeping and eating, but my suicidal thoughts became more frequent. At one point, I found myself searching suicide methods online. Another evening, I looked in a mirror, holding my hand to my head in the shape of a gun, analyzing the best angle for which to hold it. The crying bouts continued. I eventually created a plan to take my own life, thought about it often throughout the day and even dreamt about it one evening. This scared me very much. I knew that I needed more help and at this point felt that I had been screaming for help and nobody was listening. I asked my wife and sister to join me at my next psychiatric PA appointment for support. The three of us essentially convinced the PA that I needed to take time off from work to enter a program for recovery. I took three weeks off of work in order to enter a partial hospitalization program. I spent my days in the program and my evenings at home. While this was a huge jump-start to recovery, there was still a long road ahead. Now, approximately two years after having gone through this major depressive episode, I continue to maintain a lifestyle that will support staying mentally fit.

My name is Al Levin and I'm an assistant principal in a public elementary school.  I've been in education for over twenty years.  I'm married and have four children. I've  completed all of the coursework in working towards a Co-Active coaching certificate through the Coaches Training Institute.  The coaching work has allowed me to support the staff I work with in the public schools, as well as others who are seeking support in reaching their goals or working past challenging times in their lives. I am also a person who has recovered from a major depressive disorder, an illness that was quite debilitating for nearly six months of my life.  Through this experience, I have become very passionate about learning more about mental health and supporting others with a mental illness, particularly men with depression. In addition to this blog, I speak publicly for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and I tweet @allevin18. My latest project is a new podcast called The Depression Files. Summary of my story in Al's words Everything seemed to be going well, yet everything seemed to come crashing down. I had a decent job, a happy family, and a new house. It started in October and I knew my body was feeling different. I had been through one bout of depression three years prior (almost to the date), yet not nearly to the degree of what I was on the verge of. I made the decision to begin medication and started seeing a therapist. None of this was helping and I continued to slip. As my family doctor believed my situation was more complicated than he had originally thought, he scheduled me to meet with a psychiatric physician's assistant (the quickest appointment I could get). This psychiatric PA switched my medication and had planned to monitor my situation. As I gradually moved into a deeper depression, I began to have crying bouts, I was struggling to interact with people, I could rarely eat anything at all, and I was struggling to fall asleep. I also started to have thoughts of suicide. My wife and I discussed the situation and, with consultation of the psychiatric PA, decided that I should take some time off from work. My medication was increased and the hope was that they would have a chance to kick in before returning to work. In hindsight, I do not believe that taking two weeks of unstructured time away from work was the best decision. I did not want to go out because I feared bumping into somebody I knew who would question my absence from work. My wife and I created lists of things we thought I could accomplish around the house the next day. Impossible. I couldn't even begin any of the tasks that we had discussed. Although I struggled sleeping, I would lay in my bed, hours at a time, rolling around unable to sleep. Lying in my bed behind closed doors was one of the only places I felt safe. I decided I would attempt to go back to work for the one week before winter break, as a sort of trial period. Work was challenging and I found myself often isolating myself in my office, rather than being in classrooms. I would get home, manage around my four children until it was their bedtime, and then meltdown, uncontrollably sobbing to my wife at night. Not only did I continue to struggle sleeping and eating, but my suicidal thoughts became more frequent. At one point, I found myself searching suicide methods online. Another evening, I looked in a mirror, holding my hand to my head in the shape of a gun, analyzing the best angle for which to hold it. The crying bouts continued. I eventually created a plan to take my own life, thought about it often throughout the day and even dreamt about it one evening. This scared me very much. I knew that I needed more help and at this point felt that I had been screaming for help and nobody was listening. I asked my wife and sister to join me at my next psychiatric PA appointment for support. The three of us essentially convinced the PA that I needed to take time off from work to enter a program for recovery. I took three weeks off of work in order to enter a partial hospitalization program. I spent my days in the program and my evenings at home. While this was a huge jump-start to recovery, there was still a long road ahead. Now, approximately two years after having gone through this major depressive episode, I continue to maintain a lifestyle that will support staying mentally fit.

In the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life, few of us pause to focus on our career development. Eventually, we get to a point where what we're doing doesn't work for us anymore.  And while know exactly what we don't want, we struggle to see a clear path forward. So, how do we get unstuck and decide what's next? Dr. Norma Reyes is the creator of Manifest Your Career, a coaching practice designed to help Latina women gain clarity so they can plan the next move in their career growth. Norma is also trained as a licensed therapist, and her 9-to-5 role is that of a Clinical Manager, leading a team of licensed professional counselors that assist clients with behavioral health needs.  On this episode of Career Confessions, Norma joins me to share her expertise with helping people navigate career transitions, discussing when to take advice from other people and when to make your own way. She describes her research on Latina's in higher education, walking us through the five skills for a successful career associated with John Krumboltz's planned happenstance theory. Listen in for Norma's insight on feeling an inner alignment with your external goals and learn how to get clear on what you DO want as you take the next right step forward in your career!  Key Takeaways   Norma's expertise with helping people navigate career transitions How to determine what advice to take from other people and what to let go Norma's approach to getting her PhD and starting a family at the same time How we cause ourselves extra stress when we worry about the future Why so many of us lack clarity around the next step to take in our career Norma's research on Latina's in higher education and the planned happenstance theory John Krumboltz 5 skills for a successful life and career Why it's crucial to feel an inner alignment with your external goals How Norma brings a coaching mentality to her 9-to-5 team How to determine your next career move by focusing on what you DO want  How to leverage a manager's willingness to foster your growth  Connect with Norma Manifest Your Career Manifest Your Career Podcast Manifest Your Career on Instagram Norma on Instagram Norma on Facebook Norma on YouTube Connect with Andrea Andrea Martin Consulting Andrea on Instagram Andrea on YouTube Andrea on LinkedIn  Resources Norma's Career Clarity Guide John Krumboltz's Planned Happenstance Theory  Luck Is No Accident: Making the Most of Happenstance in Your Life and Career by John Krumboltz and Al Levin  Download Andrea's Free LinkedIn eBook Review Career Confessions on Apple Podcasts

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Al Levin is an assistant principal at a PreK-8 school in Saint Paul Public Schools. He has been in education for over twenty years, the past fourteen years as an administrator. He is married, has four children and a puppy. But he is also a person who has recovered from two major bouts of depressive disorder.Al Levin is an assistant principal at a PreK-8 school in Saint Paul Public Schools. He has been in education for over twenty years, the past fourteen years as an administrator. He is married, has four children and a puppy.But he is also a person who has recovered from two major bouts of depressive disorder, one of which was quite debilitating for nearly six months of his life. Through this experience, he has become very passionate about learning more about mental health and supporting others with a mental illness, particularly men with depression. He joins Dr. Bond to talk about his blog and his podcast, being kind to yourself during depressive episodes, and working to dismiss the stigma around mental health in general, but particularly for men. Listen to Al's podcast The Depression Files here.

Al Levin is an assistant principal at a PreK-8 school in Saint Paul Public Schools. He has been in education for over twenty years, the past fourteen years as an administrator. He is married, has four children and a puppy. But he is also a person who has recovered from two major bouts of depressive disorder.Al Levin is an assistant principal at a PreK-8 school in Saint Paul Public Schools. He has been in education for over twenty years, the past fourteen years as an administrator. He is married, has four children and a puppy.But he is also a person who has recovered from two major bouts of depressive disorder, one of which was quite debilitating for nearly six months of his life. Through this experience, he has become very passionate about learning more about mental health and supporting others with a mental illness, particularly men with depression. He joins Dr. Bond to talk about his blog and his podcast, being kind to yourself during depressive episodes, and working to dismiss the stigma around mental health in general, but particularly for men. Listen to Al's podcast The Depression Files here.

On today's podcast, we present part two of a two-part interview with filmmakers Marc Levin and Daphne Pinkerson, who — over the last three decades — have made some of the most in depth and insightful documentaries about the overlapping American crises of crime, incarceration, societal disruption and the struggles of governments to cope with these seemingly intractable issues. In this part we focus on their latest work, the HBO documentary Stockton on my Mind examining Stockton, California and it's dynamic young mayor, Michael Tubbs. We begin by discussing how the film is in many ways a culmination of much of their earlier work, especially their 2 season Documentary Series, Brick City which focused on Newark, New Jersey during Corey Booker's tenure as mayor of that city.

On today's podcast, we present part one of a two-part interview with filmmakers Marc Levin and Daphne Pinkerson, who — over the last three decades — have made some of the most in depth and insightful documentaries about the overlapping American crises of crime, incarceration, societal disruption and the struggles of governments to cope with these seemingly intractable issues. I have known Marc and Daphne since 1992 when they were making films in HBO's documentary department, where I worked for the legendary television executive, Sheila Nevins. At the time, Marc and Daphne were working with Marc's dad, Al Levin, who was a thoughtful, kind and passionate man, and a real mentor to all of us until his passing in 2006. Part one of this interview covers Marc's and Daphne's journeys into the world of storytelling, as well as their film work in the 90s and early 2000s.

We are very excited to introduce you to Al Levin, up and coming copywriter and web designer! Oh and she is also Nick's girlfriend! Let's find out what it's like to live and work with a nutjob, or as some may call them, musicians. Check out her work here: https://cultivatecopy.com/index.html https://medium.com/@alexandradlevin And of course, check out our sponsors: http://www.originalmusicschool.com/ https://nickkeena.com/index.html

"There is a lot of power in sharing our stories and the more people share, the more likely others are to share and to reach out for help."Mental Health Advocate, Podcaster, NAMI Speaker, Blogger & Coach, Al Levin, stops by to talk about his experiences and podcast regarding depression.TRIGGER WARNING: Talk of suicidal thoughts and attempts.#RealMenFeelEpisode 178, April 7, 2020 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we talk with Al Levin, creator and host of The Depression Files podcast. On his podcast, Al touches on the topics of mental health and depression, but more specifically as it relates to men. While working as an assistant principal, Al went through two major bouts of depression. The second was severe enough for Al to check himself into a partial hospitalization program for 3 weeks. He goes on to give sound advice on warning signs and what to look for when dealing with stress and depression. Al shares his personal story of depression on every level, from initially recognizing there was a problem, to hitting bottom and seeking help. He speaks candidly about how he dealt with feelings of shame while treating his depression. But stresses the importance to seek help when you need it. The discussion pivots and Al talks about why he decided to start a podcast while at a conference and how it evolved. We also talk about the charity he is promoting: Face it Foundation (https://www.faceitfoundation.org/legacy-of-hope-campaign/) . He explains how the organization was formed, his involvement, and what they do. We wrap up our conversation with Al’s advice on how to start a podcast if you are hesitant about the process. Key Topics: ·      Why male depression is Al’s passion project (0:51) ·      Warning signs and advice for men who may need help wrestling with depression and stress (03:11) ·      Coping with the feeling of shame when going through treatment for depression (06:57) ·      How do men overcome the shame of dealing with depression? (09:26) ·      Recognizing when our thoughts have become our own perceptions of what others think and how that can send us down a rabbit hole of negative thinking (15:11) ·      The best time to start seeing a therapist (18:44) ·      Why Al decided to start a podcast (20:21) ·      The 3 goals of Al’s show (24:56) ·      Who is the Face It Foundation and how can you help? (28:27) ·      Al’s advice to those thinking of starting a podcast (32:11) Website: https://thedepressionfiles.com/ (https://thedepressionfiles.com/) Link to Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-depression-files/id1254190580?mt=2 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-depression-files/id1254190580?mt=2)   Social Media: https://twitter.com/allevin18 (https://twitter.com/allevin18) Donation Link: https://www.faceitfoundation.org/legacy-of-hope-campaign/ (https://www.faceitfoundation.org/legacy-of-hope-campaign/) https://www.healthevoices.com/ (https://www.healthevoices.com/) United States of America: Suicide.org Hotline: 1-800-784-2433 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 The Trevor Project (LGBT) Hotline: 1-866-488-7386 International Suicide Prevention Hotline: 702-743-4340 Crisis Text Line TEXT: Text START to 741-741 Thanks for Listening!Be sure to subscribe on  Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3hmQQrfFDPznEqEAEeRVm8) , or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at mathew@causepods.org. Follow Mathew on Social Media to stay up to date on Causepods -  LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathewpassy/) For help, resources, and community support, please join the  Causepods Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2073354376260768)  if you are already producing podcasts for a cause or are thinking about launching one. And if you would like to be a guest on Causepods, please fill out this form and schedule  your chat here...

Elementary school assistant principal and mental health advocate Al Levin joins Mark to discuss his experience dealing with depression as a leader, a man, and a pillar of his community and family. They discuss how these roles can affect mental health and our awareness own mental health issues. Check out Al's podcast, The Depression Files, wherever you found this podcast! 

In this week’s episode, we speak with Al Levin. He is an assistant principal in an urban public elementary school. He is a certified co-active coach through the Coaches Training Institute. Having recovered from two bouts of major depressive disorder, Al has a passion for supporting others with mental illnesses, particularly men with depression. In... The post Ep#135: Al Levin – Host, The Depression Files Podcast appeared first on Defeating Depression.

Welcome to "Voices for Change 2.0"  Co-Host's Rebecca and Joe Lombardo have been happily married for 15 years. At age 19, Rebecca was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and struggles with mental illness daily. In 2013, she survived a suicide attempt. As she recovered, she started a blog detailing her struggles. Eventually that blog was turned into a book called It’s Not Your Journey and is now available on Amazon.com. This Saturday we're featuring fellow advocate and podcaster Al Levin. Rebecca is now an advocate for mental health as well as a best-selling author and international blogger. Joe is also an advocate for mental health and an accomplished musician.  Together they hope to provide people with the point of view of not only the person with mental illness but also the spouse and caregiver.   We Hope you will join us for "Voices for Change 2.0" every Saturday at 11:00 am EST right here on the Left of Str8 Radio Network. You can follow us on the links below: www.voices-for-change.net www.twitter.com/Voices4ChangeRJ www.facebook.com/voicesforchange2.0

Al Levin joins the program to discuss the need to have open conversations about depression, and how to overcome stigma. Al shares his own journey of recovering from major depressive disorder and how he helps others, including hosting his own podcast, The Depression Files. Discover the changes that need to happen in order to ensure that everyone has access to treatment.     

As fate would have it, divine intervention, or just total coincidence (not that I believe in coincidences), recently on the Beyond Your Past Podcast, I've been talking with guests surrounding the area of men's mental health. Being a guy myself, it's not like I haven't covered this topic before on the show, however given recent events politically and socially, I'm glad that these recent episodes are helping to shine light on the male side of mental health and being a survivor of trauma. We are truly all in this together, regardless of gender, and the more we continue to bring this out into the open, the more we chip away at the stigma and shame of reaching out for help. In episode 89, I talked with Andrea Schneider LCSW about overcoming shame, feeling alienated in regards to the #metoo movement, and reaching out for professional help as a male survivor of trauma.  My guest here on episode 90, fellow podcaster, advocate for men's mental health, and friend Al Levin. "I’m an assistant principal in a public elementary school.  I’ve been in education for nearly twenty years.  I’m married and have four children. I’ve recently completed all of the coursework in working towards a Co-Active coaching certificate through the Coaches Training Institute.  The coaching work has allowed me to support the staff I work with in the public schools, as well as others who are seeking support in reaching their goals or working past challenging times in their lives. I am also a person who has recovered from a major depressive disorder, an illness that was quite debilitating for nearly six months of my life.  Through this experience, I have become very passionate about learning more about mental health and supporting others with a mental illness, particularly men with depression. In addition to this blog, I speak publicly for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and I tweet @allevin18." Al's podcast, The Depression Files, and his advocacy work focuses primarily on men's mental health and specifically with depression, along with encouraging men to open up and seek help when their depression reaches a level where thoughts of suicide begin to surface. Al Levin himself was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and knows first hand what's like to wake up in the middle of night contemplating ways to take his life, feeling like a burden on his family and society, and living life completely consumed by depression. His website, also outlines more of his story of "how everything seemed to be going well, yet everything seemed to come crashing down."  Which is precisely the topic of our conversation on the podcast. I wanted to chat with Al because his story is one that so many men and women today can relate too. A guy who's life was seemingly humming along; good job, hard work paying off with a new promotion, loving wife and family, good friends, yet something lurking in the background and beginning to surface that he didn't expect. During the podcast you'll learn how: In 2010, Al received the promotion he had been working so hard towards, but once he took on the new responsibilities, everything began to change and his was slowly but surely being turned upside down. The stresses of late hours, budget constraints, managing staff, and oversized classes began to take its toll. He was running on adrenaline more often than not, not sleeping well or eating properly,  and not communicating with his wife, family, and friends. How those events translated into seeking help from his family doctor and starting on medications to help with a new diagnosis of depression. As things began to continue spiraling down, affecting his job, family, and friendships, thoughts of suicide began to surface. How waking up in the middle of the night after dreaming of ways to take Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sPH8pMZ)

Pozitively Dee Discussion October 14th, 2017 3 pm MST, 2 pm PST, 4 pm CT and 5 pm EST call 515-605-9375 to join the talk or listen online at blogtalkusa.com. Depression is something that many of us in society know all too well about. Taking care of our mental health is very important it doesn't matter if you're a man woman or a teen depression hits hard and sometimes we just can't explain why. Trying to fight the cries deep within us, the loneliness that attacks us even when we have others around us. How do we turn to when the feelings of depression just won't go away? My featured guest is Al Levin who's an assistant principal married with 4 young children and has dealt with major depressive disorder. Since then Al has become an advocate supporting others who go through mental illness, especially men with depression. Mr. Levin is a public speaker for National Alliance on Mental Health (NAM) You can find Al blogging on his site at allevin18.wordpress.com and follow him on twitter @allevin18. He recently started a new project which is a podcast called the depression Files and it can be found at allevin18.podbean.com or on iTunes. I would love for you to call in on the conversation, ask your questions and if you're a man suffering from depression Al may be able to help you through this.       

This is the forty seventh full episode of The Depression Session Podcast, with guest, Al, and host, Laura Milkins. Also broadcast live on 99.1FM Downtown Radio in Tucson. Love, by host, Laura Milkins. Our guest, Al Levin, tells the story of his depression and how joining a men's depression support group helped him survive suicidal ideation. Sunday, January 15, 2017. The Depression Session is dedicated to de-stigmatizing depression through storytelling. Each week we'll have a new guest tell the story of their depression.

Al discusses the theory of Happenstance, and how taking advantage of unexpected opportunities can impact your career. Al explains how to take advantage of unplanned events and use them to advance your career.