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Join Shaley Hoogendoorn in this enlightening episode as she dives deep into the intricacies of bipolar disorder with distinguished expert Dr. Holly A. Swartz. Delve into the transformative potential of Social Rhythm Therapy, a groundbreaking intervention aimed at enhancing the well-being of those living with bipolar disorder. Discover the science behind circadian rhythms and how daily routines and social interactions can positively impact mood stability. Dr. Swartz shares practical strategies, emphasizing the importance of consistent habits and social connections in maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Whether you are seeking knowledge for yourself or supporting a loved one, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice to navigate the challenges of bipolar disorder. Don't miss this chance to learn from a leading authority in the field. (09:13) The meaning of 'circadian rhythms" (18:28) Shaley's biggest struggle with Social Rhythms (20:05) The journey of a psychiatrist (25:45) The 5 things used to measure rythyms (45:44) About "The Social Rhythms Therapy Workbook for Bipolar Disorder" (50:40) Building community and support   Follow IG @this.is.bipolar (subscribe for peer support) Youtube: this is bipolar channel TT @this.is.bipolar Buy Dr Holly A. Swartz's book here: US amazon link: The Social Rhythms Therapy Workbook For Bipolar Disorder Canada amazon link: The Social Rhythm Therapy WorkBook for Bipolar Disorder   Dr. Holly A. Swartz is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and President of the International Society of Bipolar Disorders (ISBD). She received her undergraduate degree from Harvard College, medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and completed her psychiatric residency training at New York Hospital / Cornell University School of Medicine.  Dr. Swartz's research focuses on understanding and optimizing treatments for mood disorders. She is well known for her work evaluating Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) as treatments for depression and bipolar disorder. Her research focuses on the role of IPSRT and pharmacotherapy in the management of bipolar II depression and IPT in the management of maternal depression. She is engaged in collaborative projects to develop computational frameworks to model dyadic interpersonal behaviors in relation to psychotherapy process and outcomes and to understand neural correlates of change in chronotherapeutic behavioral interventions. Her research has been funded by the National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation, and the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation. Follow Dr. Swartz on Instagram @socialrhythms_doctor.    

Unlock the mystery of existence with Sam Wilkins in this episode of The Unbeatable Mind, where he explores the powerful intersection of free will, evolution, and personal growth. He dives into the profound belief in pre-birth choice and how our past experiences shape our decisions, blending insights on human nature's duality of good and evil. Wilkins challenges the presumption that life is meaningless within the lens of science, emphasizing recurring evolutionary patterns hinting at a deeper purpose.    Discover how purpose isn't just an abstract concept but something you can cultivate through thoughtful effort and relationships. Addressing our modern dependency on technology, Wilkins examines the mental health impacts of excessive phone use and societal polarization, offering wisdom grounded in personal anecdotes and empirical studies. Join the conversation on confronting challenges and finding meaning through altruism, as Sam reasons that our struggles are stepping stones tailored for individual growth.   Tune in to uncover how strategic challenges, much like Navy SEAL training, can build resilience, and why focusing on meaningful connections over material gains leads to lasting happiness. Sam Wilkins' critical analysis of social media addiction compared to alcohol dependency emphasizes the importance of deliberate action and mindful living as keys to mental and emotional well-being.   Samuel T. Wilkinson, M.D., is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Yale Depression Research Program. Dr. Wilkinson received his B.S. in mechanical engineering, summa cum laude, from Brigham Young University and later his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Yale, where he joined the faculty following his post-graduate medical training. His primary research has focused on depression and suicide prevention and has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Drug Abuse, the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. His research and articles have been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal. He has been the recipient of many awards, including Top Advancements & Breakthroughs from the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation (2017 and 2020), Top Ten Psychiatry Papers by the New England Journal of Medicine Journal Watch, the Early Career Scholar Award from the American Psychiatric Association, the Samuel Novey Writing Prize in Psychological Medicine (Johns Hopkins), the Seymour Lustman Award (Yale University), and the rank of Eagle Scout.   Key Takeaways: The Soul's Pre-Birth Choice: Wilkins suggests that the notion of pre-birth choice is deeply entwined with various religious and spiritual doctrines. Many cultures and belief systems propagate the idea that souls select their lives to undergo particular experiences, learn certain lessons, or fulfill a specific destiny. Religions like Hinduism and Buddhism, for instance, often include concepts of reincarnation and karmic cycles, where the actions and choices of past lives influence the circumstances of the current one. Personalized Challenges as Karmic Growth: Sam posits that the challenges we face in life are not random but are tailored specifically for individual growth. This is a karmic perspective, which suggests that our actions and experiences are interwoven with spiritual lessons that we need to learn and overcome to develop as individuals.  Success vs Sustained Happiness: Wilkins underscores that genuine, meaningful relationships are crucial for sustained happiness. While material success might bring temporary satisfaction, it often fails to provide long-term fulfillment. Instead, strong interpersonal connections — whether they be friendships, family bonds, or romantic partnerships — act as consistent pillars of joy, support, and love. Screen Time and Mental Well-Being: The average time people spend on their phones is equivalent to one and a half full-time jobs. This excessive screen time impacts other enriching activities, such as learning new skills like playing an instrument. 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Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply about the Meaning of Our Existence by Samuel T. Wilkinson https://amzn.to/3WaeLU5 A Next Big Idea Club Must-Read By using principles from a variety of scientific disciplines, Yale Professor Samuel Wilkinson provides a framework for human evolution that reveals an overarching purpose to our existence. Generations have been taught that evolution implies there is no overarching purpose to our existence, that life has no fundamental meaning. We are merely the accumulation of tens of thousands of intricate molecular accidents. Some scientists take this logic one step further, suggesting that evolution is intrinsically atheistic and goes against the concept of God. But is this true? By integrating emerging principles from a variety of scientific disciplines—ranging from evolutionary biology to psychology—Yale Professor Samuel Wilkinson provides a framework of evolution that implies not only that there is an overarching purpose to our existence, but what this purpose is. With respect to our evolution, nature seems to have endowed us with competing dispositions, what Wilkinson calls the dual potential of human nature. We are pulled in different directions: selfishness and altruism, aggression and cooperation, lust and love. When we couple this with the observation that we possess a measure of free will, all this strongly implies there is a universal purpose to our existence. This purpose, at least one of them, is to choose between the good and evil impulses that nature has created within us. Our life is a test. This is a truth, as old as history it seems, that has been espoused by so many of the world's religions. From a certain framework, these aspects of human nature—including how evolution shaped us—are evidence for the existence of a God, not against it. Closely related to this is meaning. What is the meaning of life? Based on the scientific data, it would seem that one such meaning is to develop deep and abiding relationships. At least that is what most people report are the most meaningful aspects of their lives. This is a function of our evolution. It is how we were created.About the author Samuel T. Wilkinson is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Yale Depression Research Program. Dr. Wilkinson received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Brigham Young University and later his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Yale, where he joined the faculty following his post-graduate medical training. His primary research has focused on depression and suicide prevention and has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Drug Abuse, the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. His research and articles have been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal. He has been the recipient of many awards, including Top Advancements & Breakthroughs from the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation (2017 and 2020), Top Ten Psychiatry Papers by the New England Journal of Medicine Journal Watch, the Early Career Scholar Award from the American Psychiatric Association, and the rank of Eagle Scout.

Dr Samuel Wilkinson is a professor at Yale, a psychiatrist, and the author of the new book: Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply About The Nature of Our Existence. His books makes a compelling and provocative case that life (particularly human life) is inherently purposeful, drawing from evolutionary biology, cognitive psychology, and neuroscience in order to do so. In this conversation, we explore: — Dr. Wilkinson‘s view that life is fundamentally a test and the implications this has for how we live our lives — How each of us have the potential for both good and evil contained within — Why relationships are the number one variable in happiness, our sense of purpose, and mental health. — The cognitive illusions that cause us to search for happiness in the wrong places, and how to overcome them. And more. You can learn more about Dr. Wilkinson‘s work and get a copy of the book at https://samueltwilkinson.com --- Samuel T. Wilkinson is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Yale Depression Research Program. Dr. Wilkinson received his B.S. in mechanical engineering, summa cum laude, from Brigham Young University and later his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Yale, where he joined the faculty following his post-graduate medical training. His primary research has focused on depression and suicide prevention and has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Drug Abuse, the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. His research and articles have been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal. He has been the recipient of many awards, including Top Advancements & Breakthroughs from the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation (2017 and 2020), Top Ten Psychiatry Papers by the New England Journal of Medicine Journal Watch, the Early Career Scholar Award from the American Psychiatric Association, the Samuel Novey Writing Prize in Psychological Medicine (Johns Hopkins), the Seymour Lustman Award (Yale University), and the rank of Eagle Scout. As a young man, he served a mission for his church in Nevada from 2002-2004, where he learned to speak fluent Spanish and to enjoy a variety of Latino cultures. He continues to serve in his church and community in as many ways as he can. He lives with his wife and their five children in southern Connecticut. --- — Samuel Wilkinson's website - https://samueltwilkinson.com — Samuel Wilkinson's books - https://amzn.to/4aZgtNq

What is the meaning of life? And what role does evolution play in our search for purpose? Join us in a conversation with Dr. Samuel Wilkinson, author of "Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply About the Meaning of Our Existence." We cover some big, philosophical questions that don't have clear answers but are so important to ponder. Our modern fears, our overactive stress responses, and the age-old struggle between good and evil—all these layers make up the complex human experience. Sam's take on how our evolutionary history impacts our present-day lives is fascinating. So, wonderful listeners, tune in and reflect on these big ideas, and as always, we invite you to share your thoughts and takeaways.  Listen and Learn:  How Sam's personal struggle with the meaning of life intersected with scientific inquiry and ultimately led to him writing Purpose Can you believe in evolution while maintaining religious or spiritual faith? The importance of understanding genetics in the context of evolution Exploring multi-level selection by redefining "survival of the fittest" across genes, individuals, kin, or groups, and discussing the implications for social traits and human nature The tension between altruism and selfishness How much of human aggression is rooted in biology versus culture? Do environmental factors and expectations influence testosterone levels? Compelling evidence from psychology that our thoughts influence our behaviors  The significance of family relationships in shaping our sense of meaning and purpose Resources:  SamuelTWilkinson.com Samuel Wilkinson, MD - Yale School of Medicine Connect with Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-wilkinson-1863875a About Samuel T. Wilkinson, MD Samuel T. Wilkinson, MD, is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Yale Depression Research Program. He received his MD from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. His articles have been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal. He has been the recipient of many awards, including Top Advancements & Breakthroughs from the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation; Top Ten Psychiatry Papers by the New England Journal of Medicine, the Samuel Novey Writing Prize in Psychological Medicine (Johns Hopkins); the Thomas Detre Award (Yale University); and the Seymour Lustman Award (Yale University). He is the author of Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply about the Meaning of Our Existence (Pegasus; March 5, 2024). Related Episodes:  234. The Power of Us with Dominic Packer 138. Exploring Existence and Purpose: Existentialism with Robyn Walser 63. The Ape That Understood The Universe With Steve Stewart-Williams 57. Evolution and Behavioral Science with Steven Hayes and David Sloan Wilson 32. Social Connection: Exploring Loneliness and Building Intimacy with Debbie and Diana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bipolar disorder is often thought of as a mental disorder that is treated exclusively with medication when in fact there are a number of evidence-based psychotherapeutic techniques that can be used to complement traditional pharmacotherapy.  Dr. Holly Swartz joins us for a discussion of the core themes in her new book, Social Rhythm Therapy for Bipolar Disorder.  In this conversation we cover:a brief overview of bipolar disorderwhat Social Rhythm Therapy (SRT) is and how it is used to treat bipolar disorderthe key principles and components of SRTchallenges or considerations when implementing SRT with adolescents or young adults with bipolar disorderhow SRT complements other treatments for bipolar disorderhow SRT addresses the relationship between daily routines, sleep patterns, and mood regulationimplementing SRT within a family systemaddressing challenges related to sleep from a behavioural vs. pharmacological routethe unique challenge that technology, screen-time etc. pose to forming healthy biological routinesadvice for mental health professionals who are interested in incorporating SRT into their practice for bipolar disorderComments or feedback?  Email the podcast: oicbtpodcast@gmail.comIf you are finding value in the podcast, a rating on your podcast platform of choice would be greatly appreciated.Holly A. Swartz is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her undergraduate degree from Harvard College, medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and completed her psychiatric residency training at New York Hospital / Cornell University School of Medicine. Dr. Swartz's research focuses on understanding and optimizing treatments for mood disorders. She is well known for her work evaluating Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) as treatments for depression and bipolar disorder. Her research focuses on the role of IPSRT and pharmacotherapy in the management of bipolar II depression and IPT in the management of maternal depression. She is engaged in collaborative projects to develop computational frameworks to model dyadic interpersonal behaviors in relation to psychotherapy process and outcomes and to understand neural correlates of change in chronotherapeutic behavioral interventions. Her research has been funded by the National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation, and the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation. Dr. Swartz has held elected leadership positions for national and international professional organizations, including serving as President of the International Society of Bipolar Disorders (ISBD ; 2024-2026), President of the International Society for Interpersonal Psychotherapy (ISIPT ; 2015-17), and Board Member of the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology (ASCP ; 2021-2029).  She is the 2018 recipient of the Depression and Bipolar Association (DBSA) Gerald L. Klerman Senior Investigator Award in recognition of outstanding research contributing to the understanding, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of mood disorders. She is the author of over 100 publications, co-author of Bipolar II Disorder: Recognition, Understanding and Treatment (American Psychiatric Association Publishing, 2019), author of The Social Rhythm Therapy Workbook for Bipolar Disorder: Stabilize Your Circadian Rhythms to Reduce Stress, Manage Moods, and Prevent Future Episodes (New Harbinger Press, 2024), and Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Psychotherapy. She serves as a member of the Scientific Advisory Boards of DBSA and the International Bipolar Foundation.https://www.psychiatry.pitt.edu/about-

Author and associate professor, Samuel T. Wilkinson, discusses finding your purpose. By using principles from a variety of scientific disciplines, Samuel provides a framework for human evolution that reveals an overarching purpose to our existence. Samuel T. Wilkinson is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Yale Depression Research Program. He received his MD from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. His articles have been featured in the New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. He has been the recipient of many awards, including Top Advancements & Breakthroughs from the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation; Top Ten Psychiatry Papers by the New England Journal of Medicine, the Samuel Novey Writing Prize in Psychological Medicine (Johns Hopkins); the Thomas Detre Award (Yale University); and the Seymour Lustman Award (Yale University). === Thank you to our sponsors! Birch https://birchliving.com/healthyself to get 20% off your Birch mattress plus two free pillows.  Alitura https://alitura.com and use code DRG at checkout for 20% off

Award-winning researcher ⁠Dr. Holly Swartz⁠ breaks down the "bipolar clock", and proposes a fresh approach to take charge of your bipolar symptoms by timing your light exposure, temperature, body position, eating, and social contact. Dr. Swartz also discusses the science behind social rhythm therapy (SRT) and Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT), and presents a fresh approach to reset your biological body clock and take charge of your bipolar symptoms. (00:00) Introduction (00:13) About Dr. Holly Swartz (04:00) Circadian Rhythms Are Key for Bipolar Disorder (08:37) Advantages of Having a "Bipolar Clock"? (11:42) Light Disruptions, Season Changes, Blue Light (16:51) Create Consistent Routines (20:51) Time Your Eating, Body Position, Social Contact, Temperature (29:08) Track Your Social Rhythm Metric (SRM) (30:25) Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) (33:33) Social Rhythm Therapy Workbook for Bipolar Disorder (36:00) Strive for a Supranormal Routine Learn more and share this episode: ⁠https://bipolarclock.com⁠ Dr. Holly A. Swartz is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and President of the International Society of Bipolar Disorders (ISBD). She received her undergraduate degree from Harvard College, medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and completed her psychiatric residency training at New York Hospital / Cornell University School of Medicine. Dr. Swartz's research focuses on understanding and optimizing treatments for mood disorders. She is well known for her work evaluating Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) as treatments for depression and bipolar disorder. Her research focuses on the role of IPSRT and pharmacotherapy in the management of bipolar II depression and IPT in the management of maternal depression. She is engaged in collaborative projects to develop computational frameworks to model dyadic interpersonal behaviors in relation to psychotherapy process and outcomes and to understand neural correlates of change in chronotherapeutic behavioral interventions. Her research has been funded by the National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation, and the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation. This episode is hosted by Dr. ⁠Erin Michalak⁠ and produced by Caden Poh. #talkBD Bipolar Disorder Podcast talkBD gathers researchers, people with lived experience, healthcare providers, and top bipolar disorder experts from around the world to discuss and answer the most important questions about living with bipolar disorder. Learn more about talkBD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://talkBD.live

Generations have been taught that evolution implies there is no overarching purpose to our existence, that life has no fundamental meaning. We are merely the accumulation of tens of thousands of intricate molecular accidents. Some scientists take this logic one step further, suggesting that evolution is intrinsically atheistic and goes against the concept of God. With respect to our evolution, nature seems to have endowed us with competing dispositions, what Wilkinson calls the dual potential of human nature. We are pulled in different directions: selfishness and altruism, aggression and cooperation, lust and love. By using principles from a variety of scientific disciplines, Yale Professor Samuel Wilkinson provides a framework for human evolution that reveals an overarching purpose to our existence. Wilkinson claims that this purpose, at least one of them, is to choose between the good and evil impulses that nature has created within us. Our life is a test. This is a truth, as old as history it seems, that has been espoused by so many of the world's religions. From a certain framework, Wilkinson believes that these aspects of human nature—including how evolution shaped us—are evidence for the existence of a God, not against it. Closely related to this is meaning. What is the meaning of life? Based on the scientific data, it would seem that one such meaning is to develop deep and abiding relationships. At least that is what most people report are the most meaningful aspects of their lives. This is a function of our evolution. It is how we were created. Shermer and Wilkinson discuss: • evolution: random chance or guided process? • selfishness and altruism • aggression and cooperation • inner demons and better angels • love and lust • free will and determinism • the good life and the good society • empirical truths, mythic truths, religious truths, pragmatic truths • Is there a cosmic courthouse where evil will be corrected in the next life? • theodicy and the problem of evil: Why do bad things happen to good people? Samuel T. Wilkinson is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Yale Depression Research Program. He received his MD from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. His articles have been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal. He has been the recipient of many awards, including Top Advancements & Breakthroughs from the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation; Top Ten Psychiatry Papers by the New England Journal of Medicine, the Samuel Novey Writing Prize in Psychological Medicine (Johns Hopkins); the Thomas Detre Award (Yale University); and the Seymour Lustman Award (Yale University). His new book is Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply About the Meaning of our Existence.

Join me as I continue my fascinating conversation with Yale professor Samuel Wilkinson, author of the thought-provoking book "Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply About the Meaning of Our Existence." Listen in as we tackle the intriguing topic of altruism in the evolutionary narrative, debunking the myth that survival hinges solely on selfishness. The significance of relationships and family takes center stage in our discussion as we share insights into how these bonds form the bedrock of happiness and meaning in our lives. Explore findings from the Harvard Adult Development Study that showcase the undeniable link between well-being and warm, supportive connections. The conversation doesn't shy away from the hard truths either, addressing the impact of detachment in early life and the innate human craving for closeness. We also dissect the psychological and evolutionary drivers that make personal relationships a central pillar of our contentment. Learn about the role of affective forecasting in our lives, highlighting our tendency to misjudge what will bring us true happiness, and the constant balancing act required to nurture our most cherished connections. We delve into the dual nature of humans—capable of both selfish and altruistic behaviors—and how the success of partnerships and family life often hinges on the willingness to put collective needs above individual desires. Samuel Wilkinson is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Yale Depression Research Program. Dr. Wilkinson received his B.S. in mechanical engineering, summa cum laude, from Brigham Young University and later his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Yale, where he joined the faculty following his post-graduate medical training. His primary research has focused on depression and suicide prevention and has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Drug Abuse, the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Buy Samuel's book Purpose. Learn more about Samuel's work here. Join my weekly newsletter. Learn more about my books and courses. Join The Essentialism Academy. Follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube.

My guest today is Samuel Wilkinson, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Yale Depression Research Program. His primary research has focused on depression and suicide prevention and has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Drug Abuse, the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The topic is his book Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply about the Meaning of Our Existence. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Evolution and human nature Science and religion Purpose and meaning of existence Convergent evolution Competing dispositions and altruism Inheritance of traits, intelligence, and behaviors Free will and its significance Biological perspective on human behavior Importance of family and kin selection in evolution A good society and its challenges Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

My guest today is Samuel Wilkinson, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Yale Depression Research Program. His primary research has focused on depression and suicide prevention and has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Drug Abuse, the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The topic is his book Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply about the Meaning of Our Existence. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Evolution and human nature Science and religion Purpose and meaning of existence Convergent evolution Competing dispositions and altruism Inheritance of traits, intelligence, and behaviors Free will and its significance Biological perspective on human behavior Importance of family and kin selection in evolution A good society and its challenges Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

When medical student turned author, Samuel Wilkinson, challenged the common misconception of evolution suggesting a purposeless existence, it sparked a profound conversation that I am thrilled to share with you. This episode takes us through the riveting terrain of evolutionary biology. We delve into the phenomenon of convergent evolution, our conversations meandering down the fascinating lanes of how birds, bats, and butterflies have independently developed the ability to fly and how dolphins and sharks share a streamlined body shape. As we unpack the mysteries around the evolution of the eye, we encounter the intriguing pattern and order that seem to guide these evolutionary processes - an order that's akin to invisible forces directing a compass. We also navigate the intriguing intersection of randomness and order in evolution. Drawing from everyday examples, we question the belief that all is driven by randomness. We reflect on how random mutations can still result in a pattern and the importance of duality in principles. Moreover, we contemplate the implications of this perspective on our lives and relationships. You wouldn't want to miss this thought-provoking exploration, where we invite you to challenge your assumptions, unravel the intricacies of evolution, and perhaps, discover a deeper meaning in your existence. Samuel Wilkinson is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Yale Depression Research Program. Dr. Wilkinson received his B.S. in mechanical engineering, summa cum laude, from Brigham Young University and later his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Yale, where he joined the faculty following his post-graduate medical training. His primary research has focused on depression and suicide prevention and has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Drug Abuse, the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Buy Samuel's book Purpose. Learn more about Samuel's work here. Join my weekly newsletter. Learn more about my books and courses. Join The Essentialism Academy. Follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube.

Christopher A. Lowry, Ph.D. is Professor in the Department of Integrative Physiology, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Center for Neuroscience, and Center for Microbial Exploration at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder), with a secondary appointment in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Center for Neuroscience, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, a Principal Investigator in the Department of Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System, VA Rocky Mountain Mental Illness Research, Education, & Clinical Center (MIRECC), director of the Behavioral Neuroendocrinology Laboratory at CU Boulder, and Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Military and Veteran Microbiome Consortium for Research and Education (MVM-CoRE). He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate from the University of Wyoming where he received training in comparative endocrinology. Dr. Lowry was a Wellcome Trust Research Fellow at the University of Bristol, United Kingdom. Dr. Lowry's research program at CU Boulder focuses on understanding stress-related physiology and behavior with an emphasis on the microbiome-gut-brain axis, designed to lead to novel, microbiome-based interventions for the prevention of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and trauma- and stressor-related disorders, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Dr. Lowry has been a principal investigator on 6 NIH grants, and numerous foundation and industry-sponsored projects. His research accomplishments have been recognized through many awards, including recognition by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation for Top 10 Advancements & Breakthroughs by Foundation Grantees in 2016. He is a Co-founder of one CU Boulder startup biotech company. Importantly, Dr. Lowry has mentored numerous undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows who have gone on to successful independent careers in academia, industry, and medicine. Christopher Lowry Lab

Welcome to Joan the Vampire Slayer! Join us as we discuss bisexual land sharks, the fictional Remington family and their hypothetical involvement in this episode, and Michelle Branch's devestating musical performance. It's Buffy S6E8: Tabula Rasa!   Twitter, IG, & FB: @boozeandbuffy Email: boozeandbuffy@gmail.com Brain and Behavior Research Foundation: www.bbrfoundation.org   Art Credit: Mark David Corley  Music Credit: Grace Robertson

What is mentalization, Mentalization Based Therapy and how does it affect people with Borderline Personality Disorder? On this podcast we discuss it all and so much more! So, sit back - relax - and enjoy! Carla Sharp, Ph.D. is Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Houston and Associate Dean for Faculty and Research. She also directs the Adolescent Diagnosis Assessment Prevention and Treatment Center and the Developmental Psychopathology Lab at the University of Houston. Her work has significantly advanced the scientific understanding of the phenomenology, causes, correlates and treatment of personality and pathology in youth. Her work makes use of mentalization-based framework to understand, prevent and treat personality and pathology in young people. She is the recipient of the 2016 Mid-career award, North American Society for the Study of Personality Disorders and the 2018 Award for Achievement in the Field of Severe Personality Disorders from the Personality Disorders Institute in New York. She is past president of the International Society for the Study of Personality Disorders, the current Associate Editor for APA journal Personality Disorders: Theory, Research and Treatment, editor of Personality and Mental Health, and a workgroup member for updating the American Psychiatric Association practice guidelines for Borderline Personality Disorder. She has published over 300 peer-reviewed publications in addition to numerous chapters and books with an h-index of 66. She is the lead author on Handbook of Borderline Personality Disorder in Children and Adolescents (Springer, 2014), Growing up resilience: the Mediational Intervention for Sensitizing Caregivers (Routledge, 2022), and Mentalizing in psychotherapy: A guide for practitioners (Wiley, 2022). Her work has been funded by the NICHD, NIAAA, NIMH, the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation and other foundations. Click the link to listen to more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s-CrPGKSY8 ------------------------------------------------ Thank you so much for tuning into this Show! If you've enjoyed it then share, subscribe, and leave a review if you haven't already :) Join us on social media: Instagram: @bpdbravery Facebook: www.facebook.com/BPD-Bravery-Borderline-Personality-Disorder-401267653957962 and feel free to contact us via email at braverybpd@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bpd-bravery/support

On this weeks episode I discuss mental health. Like a lot of us, I hold mental health so close to my heart. My father and brother both have Schizophrenia and I fought my own battle with Harm OCD. I love that the conversation around mental health has been more openly discussed because I believe there is so much power in knowing that you are not alone. Schizophrenia and Harm OCD I believe both need more awareness. I have so much respect for anyone who has/loves someone with mental health issues and remember IT DOES GET BETTER.Brain and Behavior Research Foundation:https://www.bbrfoundation.org/You can call a crisis line or the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). If you think your friend or family member is in need of community mental health services you can find help in your area.For access to exclusive episodes, video versions and bonus content become an "all access" member on Patreon patreon.com/user?u=74603237

Listen/watch full episode here: patreon.com/user?u=74603237Due to the sensitive and personal nature of this topic, this episode is only available to all access members of Millennial Housewife on Patreon. All access members have access to videos of all new episodes and exclusive content.This week I will be discussing mental health. Like a lot of us I hold mental health so close to my heart. Mental illnesses such as Harm OCD and Schizophrenia have had a huge impact on my family. I have so much respect for anyone who has/loves someone with mental health issues and remember IT DOES GET BETTER.Brain & Behavior Research Foundation | (bbrfoundation.org)You can call a crisis line or the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). If you think your friend or family member is in need of community mental health services you can find help in your area.

Lab Rat Chat - Episode 29 with Dr. Kyle FlippoIn this episode of Lab Rat Chat, Jeff chats with Dr. Kyle Flippo, PhD, who is a postdoc in the University of Iowa Neuroscience and Pharmacology Department.   He studies the role of endocrine signaling in the CNS in regulating metabolism, amongst other things.  One of his current research projects has explored the role of a hormone (FGF21) in suppressing alcohol consumption in monkeys. Not only is this promising for providing a treatment for alcohol use disorders, they've also found this hormone plays a major role in reducing sugar intake as well.  This research is really groundbreaking stuff and thankfully we have scientists out there like Dr. Flippo who works compassionately with laboratory animals to make these sorts of discoveries.Topics discussed in this episode:Dr. Flippo's extensive and impressive background and his journey to get where he's at in her career today.The prevalence of alcoholism in the United States and why Dr. Flippo decided to pursue this area of research.Why vervet monkeys are best suited to study alcohol addiction compared to rodents and why alternative models (e.g., organs on a chip, computer models, etc.) are not viable options.The future application of this research on the human populationPurchase Lab Rat Chat merch and help support our podcast and biomedical research!https://labratchat.myteespring.co/Sign up for the Lab Rat Chat newsletter!https://www.amprogress.org/raising-voices/lab-rat-chat/Resources & Links:A Molecule Tested in Higher Primates Reduced Alcohol Consumption By Half | Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (bbrfoundation.org)Americans for Medical ProgressAmericans for Medical Progress COVID-19 ResourcesFollow us on Twitter! Facebook! Instagram!https://twitter.com/thelabratchat https://www.facebook.com/labratchat https://www.instagram.com/thelabratchat All Lab Rat Chat episodes are edited by Audionauts: https://audionauts.pro/ Support the show

Holly Baxter is a dietitian, coach, and competitor. Today we discuss the following topics: 0:00- Intro0:40- The Brain and Behaviour Research Foundation1:15- Holly's background8:00- Holly poster story10:15- Women's competitions12:30- Implants in competition14:15- Mental health in the industry25:00- Acceptance vs goal achievement29:30- Religion33:30- One's identity39:00- Motivation moving forward  Brain and Behavior Research Foundation: https://www.bbrfoundation.org/Holly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hollytbaxter/Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DaveMaconi Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_macon

Welcome back to our Generation COVID series where we're exploring the impact of the pandemic on pregnant and postpartum parents. In this episode, we're focusing on childbirth and parent mental health. Dr. Amanda Zelechoski interviews Dr. Sharon Dekel and three parents. Together they discuss the pandemic impact on child birthing experiences, the increase in traumatic child births, and the overall mental health challenges new parents have faced in these uncertain times.Additional ResourcesPreeclampsia Foundation7 Symptoms Every Pregnant Woman Should Know (Preeclampsia Foundation)1-833-9-HELP4MOMS – National Maternal Mental Health HotlineLínea Nacional de Asistencia de Salud Mental Materna Para Mamás Primerizas y EmbarazadasFor some women giving birth in the pandemic, the trauma led to personal growth by Juli Fraga (The Washington Post)Meet Our GuestsDr. Sharon Dekel is Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Psychiatry Department at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Postpartum Traumatic Stress Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is known internationally for her research on childbirth-related posttraumatic stress. Her work, which has been continually supported by the National Institute of Health (NIH), brings together clinical and developmental psychology, psychophysiology, neuroscience, and machine learning to develop novel screening and interventions for at-risk individuals. Her current project examines the maternal brain and the neural profile that underlies childbirth-related PTSD. She also serves as the principal investigator of the Mothers Wellness study that assesses traumatic childbirth in the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.Dr. Dekel is a two time recipient of the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation's Young Investigator Award; of Harvard's Mind Brain Behavior Awards; and of Mass General's Executive Committee On Research Awards. She was awarded the MGH's Claflin Distinguished Scholar Award for Women in Science and the Postpartum Support International Susan A. Hickman Memorial Research Award for excellence in scientific work on postpartum mental health. Dr. Dekel earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University. She then completed her clinical internship training at Columbia Medical Center and continued to a research postdoctoral fellowship in a lead trauma lab in Israel. Her prior work on the human capacity to thrive in the wake of trauma is considered pioneering in the field. Dr. Dekel also has a private practice in which she treats peripartum individuals.Many thanks to parents Jillian, Stacey, and Dan for sharing their pandemic childbirth and mental health stories in this episode.

Neurogeneticists are modern day astronauts, taking us into inner space instead of outer space to explore the undiscovered neurons and networks in our brains. They are utilizing advances in genome sequencing to better grasp the cause of brain and nerve disorders, both to improve treatment, and to reduce stigma around these conditions.    “When I started out in the field and started my laboratory, we were stymied in terms of identifying genes with any confidence that were contributing to psychiatric disorders in childhood. And that's despite tons of evidence that genes play a really important role in most of the disorders that arise in childhood. They're not faint. They don't dictate everything. But there's tons of evidence that they play an important role. But it was a really hard problem. And we had not figured out–and frankly, we didn't have the technology to reliably identify genes that were playing a major role in these disorders. And so I started a lab to see whether or not we could do that… after the turn of millennium, around 2007, 2008, we were one of the first labs to be able to identify with confidence, [a] specific gene playing a role in common forms of autism.” - Matthew State, MD, PhD   Matthew State MD, PhD is the Oberndorf Family Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (DPBS), President of the Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital and Clinics, and member of the Weill Institute for Neurosciences at the University of California, San Francisco. He is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and human geneticist.  Over the past 20 years, his laboratory has contributed to major advances in the genetics and biology of developmental neuropsychiatric disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Tourette disorder (TD).    Under his leadership, the UCSF DPBS has championed collaboration across the neurosciences at UCSF and pursued a major expansion of research, clinical services and advocacy, including overseeing the construction of the Nancy Friend Pritzker Psychiatry Building and the Joan and Sanford I Weill Neurosciences Building. He has championed multiple initiatives at the intersection of mental health and diversity, equity and inclusion, human rights, homelessness, and climate change.   He has been the recipient of numerous awards including a Distinguished Citizen Award from the Commonwealth Club of San Francisco, the Ruane Prize from the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, and the Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health from the US National Academy of Medicine. He was elected to membership in the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) in 2013.   Join Marjorie Morrison and Patrick J. Kennedy for an in-depth discussion with Dr. State on our broken mental health system and how advances in genetics contribute to fixing it.    If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub.   Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world's most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.   Follow us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub 

La esquizofrenia ha sido retratada con tanta frecuencia en el cine y la televisión que continúa arrastrando una serie de mitos e ideas equivocadas en el imaginario popular bastante alejadas de su realidad. Para eliminar el permanente estigma que existe sobre las personas que sufren esta condición, en el cuarto episodio de MenteScopia invitamos a Mar Fatjó-Vilas, investigadora de trastornos mentales como la esquizofrenia y el trastorno bipolar.Mar Fatjó-Vilas:Doctora en Biología, investigadora y directora del Laboratorio de Genética en FIDMAG Research Foundation. Además es profesora asociada de la Facultad de Biología de la Universidad de Barcelona y miembro de CIBERSAM desde su creación. Es investigadora principal y colaboradora de diferentes proyectos del Instituto de Salud Carlos III y también desarrolla proyectos con el apoyo de la NARSAD Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, la Fundación Koplowitz y la Academia de Ciencias Médicas de Cataluña. La investigación que desarrolla tiene como objetivo principal contribuir al conocimiento de las bases biológicas de los trastornos mentales (principalmente la esquizofrenia y el trastorno bipolar) así como integrar este conocimiento en su prevención, diagnóstico y tratamiento, con el fin de mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas que los sufren.Este podcast forma parte de MenteScopia, un proyecto multimedia para divulgar información sobre enfermedades mentales y su prevención. Siempre de una forma cercana y rigurosa, y en base al conocimiento que aportan los avances de la neurociencia. Organizado por Psiquiatría Traslacional (Psynal), grupo de investigación perteneciente al Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla y a la red CIBERSAM, con la colaboración de la Fundación Española para la Ciencia y la Tecnología - Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (FECyT). Un podcast de la red PodcastidaeSíguenos en Tik Tok, Instagram, Twitter y visita nuestra página web.:https://www.tiktok.com/@mentescopiahttps://www.instagram.com/mentescopiahttps://www.twitter.com/mentescopiahttps://www.psynal.eu/mentescopia

Go to https://GFUEL.com and use code GIBI ~ for 30% off this weekend!!! NEW NARUTO FLAVORRRR AWOWOOOOOOOO Alright we're back with another FASTEST ASMR... MEDICAL EDITION!!!! I got 10 pairs of scrubs for this :-) TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - GFUEL - use code GIBI 2:49 - Neurologist 4:19 - Eye Doctor 5:32 - Dentist 7:25 - Pediatrician 9:18 - Allergist 11:01 - Physical Therapist 13:31 - Dermatologist 15:53 - E.N.T 17:54 - Cardiologist 20:08 - Anesthesiologist More Fastest ASMR Here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEF0p... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kMTu... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaVF9... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knvaU... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAMN9... One month down oh my gosh!!! Been working hard on Hades costumes... :D I may have bit off more than I can chew with that video idea LOLLL but it's going to be so epic. Got to stream yesterday and play some Hades as well as do some piano & singing!! The vod is up if you want to check that out :) Let me know which doctor was your favorite!!!

Cynthia Germanotta is the World Health Organization's Goodwill Ambassador for Mental Health. She's also Lady Gaga's Mother. She and her daughter co-founded Born This Way Foundation to support adolescent mental health. Her passion is to empowering young people to build a kinder, braver world. Born This Way Foundation Under Cynthia's leadership, Born This Way Foundation has reached hundreds of thousands of young people across the country and around the world, launched innovative youth-focused programming such as teen Mental Health First Aid, and conducted cutting-edge research to improve the understanding of mental wellness and the impact of kindness. Cynthia and Born This Way Foundation have been the recipient of numerous honors including the 2019 Behavior Research Foundation's Honorary Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health for their advocacy work surrounding mental health, the 2018 Children Mending Heart's Global Changemaker's Award for their commitment to positive change through empathy, and the National Association of School Psychologists Special Friend to Children Award. In May 2019, the United Nations' World Health Organization (WHO) appointed Cynthia as a WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Mental Health. In this role, she promotes healthy living, works to eliminate the mental health stigma, and advocates for mental health awareness on a global scale. Cynthia is an alumni member of the Board of Governors for the Parsons New School of Design. Cynthia is a former telecommunications executive whose career in sales & management spanned 25 years. A graduate of West Virginia University, she earned her master's degree in public administration from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., which she considers invaluable to her work with the foundation.  Born and raised in West Virginia, Cynthia now resides in New York City with her husband, Joe Germanotta. Joe and Cynthia have two wonderful daughters, Natali and Stefani, and are owners of a charming NYC neighborhood restaurant, Joanne Trattoria.  In her free time, Cynthia enjoys writing, walking, and studying ballet, a lifelong passion. She is honored to work alongside young people, hear their stories, amplify their voices, and collaborate on ways to make the world a kinder and braver place. Links: Follow Cynthia on Twitter, https://twitter.com/momgerm. Check out Born This Way Foundation's Get Help Page, https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/. If you're enjoying Future Of Mental Health,  Please hit Follow or Subscribe wherever you're listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub. Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world's most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education. Follow Psych Hub:  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/psychhubeducation, Twitter https://twitter.com/psychhub 

Mr. Thrive goes deeper into the discussion of mental disorder by talking with internet entrepreneur and interactive storyteller Matthew Schutzner. Matthew is a programmer working on technology that promotes interactive storytelling. While doing this, Matthew copes with Bipolar I disorder making the best of his traits and constantly adapting to his needs. ----------- GUEST: Matthew Schutzner: Discord: MadMonkey#2000 | IG, Twitch, Twitter @akamadmonkey HOST: Chaz Volk | IG, Twitter, FB @MrThriveMedia | Chaz@MrThrive.com ----------- Interested in learning about mental health? Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255 Autism Self Advocacy - https://autisticadvocacy.org/ Brain and Behavior Research Foundation - https://www.bbrfoundation.org/ Bring Change to Mind - https://bringchange2mind.org/ Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) - http://www.gmhc.org/ International Bipolar Foundation - https://ibpf.org/ Jed Foundation - http://jedfoundation.org/ Mental Health America - http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/ National Alliance on Mental Illness - https://www.nami.org/ National Council on Aging - https://www.ncoa.org NEDA - https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ Project Sanctuary - https://projectsanctuary.us/ Project Semicolon - https://projectsemicolon.com/ RAD (referral aggregator database) Remedy - https://radremedy.org/ Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America - https://sardaa.org/ The Trevor Project - http://www.thetrevorproject.org/ To Write Love on Her Arms - https://twloha.com/ Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors - http://www.taps.org/ Trans Lifeline - http://www.translifeline.org/ Treatment Advocacy Center - http://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/ ----------- This is a Mr. Thrive Media production. | www.MrThrive.com | email: Chaz@MrThrive.com | Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @mrthrivemedia --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/starsoftomorrow/support

Lisa and Reena kick off the new year with a look at positive psychology. What is it and how exactly does it work? How do you stay positive when things aren't rosy? Reena asks about the psychology of manifesting. Does it really work? They also look at sadness and happiness. Lisa shares why the two emotions don't cancel each other out but, instead, often live side by side. In other words, the presence of negative does not mean the absence of positive. Lisa explains that what psychologists call "pleasure scheduling" can help boost mood and also covers the critical importance of our personal running narratives - or "self-talk." For Children Everywhere - Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is the nation's top non-governmental founder of mental health research grants to scientists. Www.BBRFoundation.org Additional resources: https://www.drlisadamour.com/ Ask Lisa is produced by Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @AskLisaPodcast @LDamour @ReenaNinan See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lisa and Reena kick off the new year with a look at positive psychology. What is it and how exactly does it work? How do you stay positive when things aren’t rosy? Reena asks about the psychology of manifesting. Does it really work? They also look at sadness and happiness. Lisa shares why the two emotions don't cancel each other out but, instead, often live side by side. In other words, the presence of negative does not mean the absence of positive. Lisa explains that what psychologists call "pleasure scheduling" can help boost mood and also covers the critical importance of our personal running narratives - or "self-talk." For Children Everywhere - Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is the nation’s top non-governmental founder of mental health research grants to scientists. Www.BBRFoundation.org Additional resources: https://www.drlisadamour.com/ Ask Lisa is produced by Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @AskLisaPodcast @LDamour @ReenaNinan

It's tough right now, there are people who are still jobless and there are many still seeking their first SDR role. But what happens if you're giving it your all, all your might, all your strength, all your power, all your energy only to see it go down the drain? Don't go down that rabbit hole. Join us as Chili Piper's SDR Manager gives you insights on what to do and what not to do. Break yourself, be different. don't follow the pack. About You know when you get a lead from a form fill and now have to relentlessly follow up with this person to get them scheduled for a demo? Sometimes it can stretch out for days, even weeks and that’s if you manage to get ahold of them in the first place. Or how about when you’ve got a qualified lead that you're ready to schedule a demo for but you’re lost trying to figure out which AE’s calendar to put it on? Is this person up in the Round Robin? Which territory is this guy in? Isn't this person on vacation? If you or any of your reps have experienced these problems, I’m in the business of helping. Let’s talk! matthew@chilipiper.com Connect with Matthew: www.linkedin.com/in/matthewpaulroberts5/ Our mission: initiate positive & open communication in a non-intimidating way. PEAR Cards are a tool/activity for family, friends, coworkers, in the classroom, or any social situation that initiate open and positive conversation with one another. Pass out the cards, read yours out loud and respond to it as openly and positive as possible. There is no right or wrong answer, we only ask that you participate. PEAR is dedicated to the pursuit of positive connections and open communication. Our goal is to play a part in the pursuit of happiness by providing a safe, fun, and natural platform where people can come together and grow. We want to help build personal connections. We want positivity to be more common. We want people to feel comfortable while expressing themselves. We want moments of vulnerability to be less intimidating. We want to encourage the pursuit of happiness. PEAR is proud to donate 10% of our PEAR Cards profits to selected mental health organizations and join the effort to encourage mental health and promote positive psychology. Our beneficiaries are listed below: Mental Health America - http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/ Brain & Behavior Research Foundation - https://www.bbrfoundation.org/ American Foundation For Suicide Prevention - https://afsp.org/ "This podcast is brought to you by BetterGrowth, a software consultancy that helps companies reduce churn, increase adoption, and improve revenue generation. If you're interested in a free 30-minute consulting session with their award-winning team, head to www.bettergrowth.com."

Two of my favorite things crossover today in this Christmassy paranormal episode about St. Nick's dark counterpart, Krampus. I'm joined by my dark counterpart, paranormal enthusiast Caleb Schadeck, host of The Paranormal Burrito. We talk about the legend of the goat demon himself, the 2015 film, Krampus cards, and even a few Krampus encounters. You better not miss this episode or you might find switches in your stocking on Christmas morning.To buy a Christmas card with Caleb's artwork and subsequently donate to the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, click here.To donate to the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation directly, click here.

This week's episode is a heavy hitter as we talk about the realities of suffering with depression. There's laughter, there's tears, and there's much needed conversation about how YOU ARE NOT BROKEN if you have depression. It's time to end the stigma. We love you

Chris Nottingham is an ultrarunner, community builder and mental health advocate. He sat down with us to talk about his journey from a stressed out daily existence to finding running and physical activity as a means to improve his mental health. Along the way, he created a vibrant Facebook group (We Are Greater Than Zero) with like-minded people to share inspiring stories, keep each other engaged and accountable and to help everyone get through everything that life can throw at them - including a pandemic. We>Zero has partnered with the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation and raises money through merchandise sales fundraisers to promote important scientific research into mental illness and related issues.Other members of the We>Zero group also joined us and Chris to share their own stories of working hard, overcoming challenges in their lives and finding a community to support them. Join us for this inspiring episode!Connect with We>Zero: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wearegreaterthanzero/Web site: http://wearegreaterthanzero.com/We>Zero IG: https://instagram.com/wearegreaterthanzeroBrain and Behavior Research Foundation: https://www.bbrfoundation.org/Chris' IG: https://instagram.com/lovehandlesamuraiTammy's IG: https://instagram.com/MountainrunnersnowboardloverAli's IG: https://instagram.com/wareisali__Melanie's IG: https://instagram.com/gingerpowered1973---Your hosts: Greg Larkin / Mike Turner / Jessica HarrisIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/themile99interview)

Marla Diamond speaks with Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein, president and CEO of the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation.

DAVID JIANG / SMILE (http://reasontosmile.com/) - Is the young 24 year old CEO and Founder of smile. SMILE and their cannabis gummy products mission is provide people with a Reason to Smile through products that encourage self care and values that exemplify purpose (they give back funds they make to charities such as the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation). Their gummy products are all custom made into fun molds and come in 3 formulations: Energize for daytime or whenever you need a boost (w/ B12, Ginseng, 5-HTP), Unwind for nighttime or whenever you want to chill(w/ Melatonin, 5-HTP) and Balance for anytime throughout the day (9 vitamins: 5-HTP, Calcium, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, Zinc). SMILE's mission is to make CBD accessible to all and consumers to feel better. Discover The Top 3 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make With Video: https://home.tapeyourtime.com/pdf/

Dr. Helen Blair Simpson is a Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center and Director of the Center for Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders. Dr. Simpson is also the Director of the Anxiety Disorders Clinic at the New York State Psychiatric Institute.  Her research program focuses on how to improve treatments for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder so that they can live productive lives. Dr. Simpson’s research is interdisciplinary and includes treatment development studies, clinical trials examining the effects of medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy, brain imaging studies exploring the brain mechanisms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and animal studies in collaboration with basic scientists. Her work has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, and private foundations like the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation and the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation. Dr. Simpson was a member of the workgroup that developed the first Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder for the American Psychiatric Association. She is an advisor to the World Health Organization for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and related disorders.  Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (OCD) are persistent intrusive obsessive thoughts accompanied by repetitive behaviors and involves persistent and intrusive thoughts about any number of topics accompanied by repetitive behaviors often performed to alleviate anxiety. A person suffering with OCD can have recurrent unwanted thoughts that are very difficult to ignore or at times feel compelled to perform a compulsion (repeated behaviors like checking, washing, and ordering) which are experienced as distressing and affect functioning. These behaviors are time consuming and interfere with daily functioning. Some people suffering with obsessive-compulsive disorders have a suspicion that their obsessions are untrue, and others believe their obsessions have a chance of being true. However, even if they believe their obsessions may be untrue, someone with obsessive compulsive disorder still finds it difficult to stop their obsessions and compulsions.

Join hosts Michael Pawlus (University of Southern California)and Steve Grimes (Jazz at Lincoln Center)for another episode of Data and the Donor. In this episode, Pawlus and Grimes, along with guests Tami Pearson (Brain & Behavior Research Foundation), Cynthia DiLeo (Environmental Defense Fund) and Brenna Cawthorn-Keating (B. Co. Philanthropic Strategies), discuss two new academic studies: "Bequest Giving: Revisiting Donor Motivation with Dimensional Qualitative Research" and "Health, Wealth, and Charitable Estate Planning: A Longitudinal Examination of Testamentary Charitable Giving Plans." Tune in for a riveting conversation on the factors that influence planned gifts among constituents.

For our season finale, I am going to step into the unknown recesses of the mind, especially my own. I’ll share my upsetting brush with a self-actualization program that taught me that life is empty and meaning when I was ten-years-old. I’ll give a partial history of psychology’s changing ideas about how we think about thinking. Then we’ll look at the Cold War beginnings of this concept called brainwashing when American POWs suddenly became communist sympathizers, and how the US government tried their hand at the same thing. After that, we’ll check out the human potential movement and the new age philosophies that helped influence the Manson Family’s murders. Moving into the 1970s, we’ll follow a kidnapped heiress turned domestic terrorist, and see how the mass deaths at Jonestown influenced her fate. We’ll meet the man who invented cult deprogramming, paid for by families to abduct their wayward loved ones back. At the close, I’ll share more about my modern-era spiritual journey and how it’s informed my own mental health. Does life have meaning? Who knows, and who cares. Come hang out for more more special episode, and let’s get weird, man. Donate to Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (https://www.bbrfoundation.org/)  if you can! American Hysteria is written, produced, and hosted by  Chelsey Weber-Smith Assistant produced by Derrick Smith Produced and edited by Clear Commo Studios (https://www.clearcommo.com/) Research assisted by Riley Smith Recorded at Densmore Studios in Seattle Cover Art by Roache (https://www.xroache.com/) Huge thanks to Miranda Zickler Follow American Hysteria on social media: Twitter: AmerHysteria (https://twitter.com/AmerHysteria) Instagram: AmericanHysteriaPodcast (https://www.instagram.com/americanhysteriapodcast/) Facebook: /AmericanHysteriaPodcast (https://facebook.com/americanhysteriapodcast)

Monica and Mike positive spin tickling! They also discuss Big Daddy Sweats, charitable B&E, and tickle tush. The charities this week are the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation and the National Alliance on Mental Illness. You can take the quiz here.

Jenna Dutta is a Designer and Artist living in Baltimore, MD.  She spends the majority of her time working as part of the marketing team at Union Craft Brewing.  Jenna is one of Union's social media influencers and helps organize and promote events for the brewery and their supporters.  She recently helped create two beer flavors and designed the label art for the cans.  First being Queen of YAS and MOUNTAIN GIRL, now sold in stores.  Jenna is overseeing the latest event to take over Union Hall.  In benefit of The Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, Jenna organized over 20 artists for a group show to raise awareness and funds for Mental Health Awareness and Research.  The MHAM SHOW opens this Friday, May 17th at 7pm at Union Craft Brewing at 1700 West 41st in Union Hall attached to the Tap Room. learn more about B&BRF here: https://www.bbrfoundation.org/  

Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinisinpodcast/?hl=en Email us: tinisinpodcast@gmail.com 1:32 Tim's journey 7:23 A trainers impact on basketball play style 9:30 Direction of basketball as a whole 11:25 Advice to anyone who wants to be involved in basketball 14:35 Effect of social media In this episode of The Tin is in Podcast we discuss the direction that basketball is moving in with special guest NBA Trainer Tim Springer! He first takes us through his journey in becoming a coach and skills trainer; from moving to San Antonio, finding a mentor, and even joining the national guard. He then gives us his thoughts on how basketball is growing and the effect of social media. Unfortunately, co-host Connor Rondano could not make it this episode due to us being on a tighter schedule with the time difference of Eastern to Central time. However, Tim makes up for it by being an exceptional guest reflective of the diligent and kind hearted work he does. As always we hope you enjoy! The Tin is in Podcast is made by Sean Kondracki and Connor Rondano, two massive basketball fans from Stamford, Connecticut who aspire to leave their mark on the NBA media. We provide insight on NBA trades, signings, and what goes on during the season. From these we make predictions and even tackle historical NBA debates like player vs player or team vs team. Anyone with the slightest interest in basketball is encouraged to take a listen and enjoy with a few good laughs. Anyone who would like to take it a step further is encouraged to donate to a paypal account you can find using the following link: https://sites.google.com/stanwichschool.org/thetinisinpodcastdonations/home?authuser=1 The money will be donated to the charities; Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, Treatment Advocacy Center, and Breast Cancer Research Foundation. We love talking about basketball and want to utilize our passion to not only put out great content, but also change humanity for the better. Disclaimer: Language can be explicit at times. Any offensive remarks are not meant to be taken seriously --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-tin-is-in-podcast0/support

Sorry for the late upload, we recorded this episode on the 22nd, but did not get the chance to put it out until after the holiday. Regardless we hope you enjoy! 3:24 Jimmy Butler trade 14:20 Warriors Struggles 19:22 Rockets Without Melo 29:13 Lavar Ball Teams of the Week 34:18 Jose Teams of the Week In this episode of The Tin is in Podcast we breakdown the Jimmy Butler trade to the 76ers and what this means for both teams going forward. Next we take a joyful dive into the Warriors locker room issues and their losses without Steph Curry. Then we look at how the Rockets have been improving seemingly by just replacing Carmelo Anthony's minutes with Gary Clark. Finally we end the episode with our Lavar Ball and Jose Teams of the Week with a few surprises on top. The Tin is in Podcast is made by Sean Kondracki and Connor Rondano, two massive basketball fans from Stamford, Connecticut who aspire to leave their mark on the NBA media. We provide insight on NBA trades, signings, and what goes on during the season. From these we make predictions and even tackle historical NBA debates like player vs player or team vs team. Anyone with the slightest interest in basketball is encouraged to take a listen and enjoy with a few good laughs. Anyone who would like to take it a step further is encouraged to donate to a paypal account you can find using the following link: https://sites.google.com/stanwichschool.org/thetinisinpodcastdonations/home?authuser=1 The money will be donated to the charities; Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, Treatment Advocacy Center, and Breast Cancer Research Foundation. We love talking about basketball and want to utilize our passion to not only put out great content, but also change humanity for the better. Disclaimer: Language can be explicit at times. Any offensive remarks are not meant to be taken seriously. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-tin-is-in-podcast0/support

https://www.instagram.com/tinisinpodcast/?hl=en Email us at: tinisinpodcast@gmail.com 2:35 Murray vs Kyrie 8:24 What's going on with Porzingis? 16:03 Should the Lakers be more patient? 21:25 Highlights from around the league 24:32 Lavar and Jose teams of the week 29:50 Lavar and Jose teams of the week In this episode of The Tin is in Podcast we take a dive into Jamal Murray and Kyrie Irving's fight, whose side we're on, and how this demonstrates the NBA's obsession with numbers. We then move onto what's going on with the Kristaps Porzingis situation and what we think the Knicks next move will or should be. After, we discuss the reasons for the Lakers starting off to slow and if Magic Johnson is being too impatient with his expectations/what their future could look like. We also mention some noticeable observations from around the league including the Nuggets and Blazers. Finally, we wrap it up with our Lavar Ball and Jose Dirt teams of the week. The Tin is in Podcast is made by Sean Kondracki and Connor Rondano, two massive basketball fans from Stamford, Connecticut who aspire to leave their mark on the NBA media. We provide insight on NBA trades, signings, and what goes on during the season. From these we make predictions and even tackle historical NBA debates like player vs player or team vs team. Anyone with the slightest interest in basketball is encouraged to take a listen and enjoy with a few good laughs. Anyone who would like to take it a step further is encouraged to donate to a paypal account you can find using the following link: https://sites.google.com/stanwichschool.org/thetinisinpodcastdonations/home?authuser=1 The money will be donated to the charities; Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, Treatment Advocacy Center, and Breast Cancer Research Foundation. We love talking about basketball and want to utilize our passion to not only put out great content, but also change humanity for the better. Disclaimer: Language can be explicit at times. Any offensive or remark we say that is not a legitimate basketball opinion should not be taken seriously. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-tin-is-in-podcast0/support

Follow us on instagram: www.instagram.com/tinisinpodcast/?hl=en Email us at: tinisinpodcast@gmail.com 2:38 D Rose and the Timberwolves 8:18 Are the Warriors unbeatable? 20:37 Can the Rockets and Knicks turn it around? 25:25 Underrated teams 29:50 Lavar and Jose teams of the week In this episode of The Tin is in Podcast we discuss Derrick Rose's insane 50 point game and what this means for him as well as the Timberwolves. In addition, we examine what seems to be the unstoppable freight train known as the Warriors, what will happen when Boogie comes back, and what it takes to beat them. We then mention a few teams that have been floating under the radar and argue if they can make any noise in the playoffs. Finally we wrap up the episode with our picks for Lavar Ball and Jose Dirt teams of the week. The Tin is in Podcast is made by Sean Kondracki and Connor Rondano, two massive basketball fans from Stamford, Connecticut who aspire to leave their mark on the NBA media. We provide insight on NBA trades, signings, and what goes on during the season. From these we make predictions and even tackle historical NBA debates like player vs player or team vs team. Anyone with the slightest interest in basketball is encouraged to take a listen and enjoy with a few good laughs. Anyone who would like to take it a step further is encouraged to donate to a paypal account you can find using the following link: sites.google.com/stanwichschool.org/thetinisinpodcastdonations/home?authuser=1 The money will be donated to the charities; Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, Treatment Advocacy Center, and Breast Cancer Research Foundation. We love talking about basketball and want to utilize our passion to not only put out great content, but also change humanity for the better. Disclaimer: Language can be explicit at times. Any offensive or remark we say that is not a legitimate basketball opinion should not be taken seriously. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-tin-is-in-podcast0/support

Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinisinpodcast/?hl=en Email us at: tinisinpodcast@gmail.com 2:38 Lakers and Rockets 9:36 Rockets offer for Jimmy Butler 13:41 NBA scoring boom 17:07 League future 23:02 Surprise teams In this episode of The Tin is in Podcast we argue over the Lakers and Rockets fight, the Rondo, Chris Paul beef, and the suspensions that ensued. After we briefly go over the Rockets trade offer for Butler with a special guest, and then go onto the offensive craziness in the league that has occurred so far. We finish with a few hypothetical debates about the future of the NBA for example a possible four point line and list teams that have impressed so far like the Nuggets as well as the Pistons. The Tin is in Podcast is made by Sean Kondracki and Connor Rondano, two massive basketball fans from Stamford, Connecticut who aspire to leave their mark on the NBA media. We provide insight on NBA trades, signings, and what goes on during the season. From these we make predictions and even tackle historical NBA debates like player vs player or team vs team. Anyone with the slightest interest in basketball is encouraged to take a listen and enjoy with a few good laughs. Anyone who would like to take it a step further is encouraged to donate to a paypal account you can find using the following link: https://sites.google.com/stanwichschool.org/thetinisinpodcastdonations/home?authuser=1 The money will be donated to the charities; Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, Treatment Advocacy Center, and Breast Cancer Research Foundation. We love talking about basketball and want to utilize our passion to not only put out great content, but also change humanity for the better. Disclaimer: Language can be explicit at times. Any offensive or remark we say that is not a legitimate basketball opinion should not be taken seriously. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-tin-is-in-podcast0/support

1:07 Jimmy Butler 11:25 Preseason rookie review 20:36 Fun teams to watch 31:30 KD to the Knicks? 34:20 Mvp and finals predictions In this episode of The Tin is in Podcast we breakdown the Jimmy Butler fiasco and give our list of fun teams to watch for the 2018-2019 season. In addition, we give an in depth review of the preseason and players to watch out for. We conclude with some of our predictions for the new season. The Tin is in Podcast is made by Sean Kondracki and Connor Rondano, two massive basketball fans from Stamford, Connecticut who aspire to leave their mark on the NBA media. We provide insight on NBA trades, signings, and what goes on during the season. From these we make predictions and even tackle historical NBA debates like player vs player or team vs team. Anyone with the slightest interest in basketball is encouraged to take a listen and enjoy with a few good laughs. Anyone who would like to take it a step further is encouraged to donate to a paypal account you can find using the following link: https://sites.google.com/stanwichschool.org/thetinisinpodcastdonations/home?authuser=1 The money will be donated to the charities; Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, Treatment Advocacy Center, and Breast Cancer Research Foundation. We love talking about basketball and want to utilize our passion to not only put out great content, but also change humanity for the better. Disclaimer: Language can be explicit at times. Any offensive or remark we say that is not a legitimate basketball opinion should not be taken seriously. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-tin-is-in-podcast0/support

This week, Anthony and James look at key themes that arose at several conferences from around the globe over the last two weeks: Brexit and how it will impact Mifid II, disillusionment with blockchain, and data quality challenges. 2:00 Shocking, there are major data challenges relating to Mifid II, according to the chairman of the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) Robert Ophéle. Get this: there’s a lot of regulatory arbitrage, the data quality being reported “leaves much to be desired” and they may need to enact “a number of legislative fixes.” https://www.waterstechnology.com/reference-data-data-management/data-governance/3908211/financial-watchdog-mifid-ii-data-quality-difficult 10:30 Another shocker, some exchanges are not quite finding value stemming from their blockchain proofs-of-concept. Fortunately, we have Nouriel Roubini to speak some truth to power. https://www.waterstechnology.com/trading-floor-technologies/3908021/exchanges-still-seeking-blockchain-uses https://www.banking.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Roubini%20Testimony%2010-11-18.pdf 17:00 And the more things change, the more they stay the same: firms still struggle with data quality and data governance, even as they look to explore new tools, such as machine learning, and new streams of information, such as alternative data. https://www.waterstechnology.com/operations/3908456/experts-warn-on-data-quality-for-ai-projects https://www.waterstechnology.com/market-data-data-analytics/data-consumers/3909501/for-buy-side-esg-alt-data-are-necessary-cost-to-recapture-alpha 31:00 From a non-industry perspective, it’s Mental Illness Awareness Week and Anthony relates it back to a new book about Abraham Lincoln. To lighten things up a bit, James recommends some sci-fi books. If you are so inclined, you can donate to MIND, the mental health charity, or the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, which awards grants to those making advancements in the understanding of numerous mental disorders. https://www.mind.org.uk/ https://www.bbrfoundation.org/

Andrew Solomon is a writer and lecturer on politics, culture and psychology; and an activist in LGBT rights, mental health, and the arts.  His book, "The Noonday Demon:  An Atlas of Depression," won the 2001 National Book Award for Nonfiction, was a finalist for the 2002 Pulitzer Prize, won twelve other national awards, and was included in the London Times list of one hundred best books of the decade. In 2008, Andrew received the Society of Biological Psychiatry's Humanitarian Award for his contributions to the field of mental health, and in 2010, the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation's Productive Lives Award. His latest book is entitled, "Far From the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity." Andrew has been a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine and he has written periodically for The New Yorker. Visit his website at http://andrewsolomon.com and http://farfromthetree.com.  View Andrew's Ted Talk on "Depression, The Secret We Share." "The opposite of depression is not happiness, but vitality." – Andrew Solomon Get the OFF TO WORK CD by Sister Jenna. Like America Meditating on Facebook, Download our FREE Pause for Peace app. and Follow us on Twitter

"The opposite of depression is not happiness, but vitality." – Andrew Solomon Andrew Solomon is a writer and lecturer on politics, culture and psychology; and an activist in LGBT rights, mental health, and the arts.  His book, "The Noonday Demon:  An Atlas of Depression," won the 2001 National Book Award for Nonfiction, was a finalist for the 2002 Pulitzer Prize, won twelve other national awards, and was included in the London Times list of one hundred best books of the decade. In 2008, Andrew received the Society of Biological Psychiatry's Humanitarian Award for his contributions to the field of mental health, and in 2010, the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation's Productive Lives Award. His latest book is entitled, "Far From the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity." Andrew has been a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine and he has written periodically for The New Yorker. Visit his website at http://andrewsolomon.com and http://farfromthetree.com.  View Andrew's Ted Talk on "Depression, The Secret We Share." Get the OFF TO WORK CD by Sister Jenna Like America Meditating on Facebook, Download our FREE Pause for Peace app. and Follow us on Twitter