Podcasts about childhood adversity

How do young people become radicalised? Is it nature or nurture? Or something far more complex? Dr John Kasinathan is a forensic psychiatrist who specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents. In this episode, hear about the science of the developing brain, what drives crime in young people, the realities of being an incarcerated child in Australia, and one of the most shocking acts imaginable - a child killing their entire family. If you or anyone you know needs help: Lifeline (Crisis support and suicide prevention) 13 11 14 Kids Helpline (Phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 - 25) 1800 Respect (National sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line) 1800 737 732 Full Stop Australia (National violence and abuse trauma counselling and recovery Service) 1800 385 578 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Riley went from fatherless at age 7 to NYC Council Member, author, and founder of the Dad Gang movement. Kevin faced a tough life in the Bronx. His father was incarcerated and deported when he was just seven years old. He is also the founder of The Dad Gang—a movement dedicated to breaking stereotypes and creating supportive communities for fathers. Become the best husband and leader you can: www.thedadedge.com/mastermind One of the greatest challenges children growing up in fatherless homes are:  47.6% more likely to grow up in poverty Twice as likely to commit suicide Comprise 71% of high school dropouts The stats are shocking, and it's clear. KIDS NEED DADS. This conversation explores Kevin's story of resilience—how he transformed childhood trauma into a mission to support other fathers, what fatherhood means to him today, and his work ensuring dads never face their parenting journey alone. Through personal experience and dedicated advocacy, Kevin offers insights on breaking negative cycles, building meaningful family legacies, and showing up authentically for our children. ---------------------------- Gentlemen, if you're ready to level up, don't miss The Forge: A Gathering of Men—an exclusive event created by leaders like Connor Beaton, Larry Hagner, Matt Beaudreau, and Ryan Michler to help you connect, grow, and become the best version of yourself. Learn more at The Men's Forge. ---------------------------- www.thedadedge.com/517 www.themensforge.com | www.thedadedge.com/alliance www.linktr.ee/cmkevincriley www.linktr.ee/Thedadgang www.instagram.com/kevincriley www.instagram.com/hoppingthroughlifebook www.instagram.com/thedadgang www.hoppingthroughlife.com  

What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)? Do meaningful dimensions of childhood adversity exist? Should victimisation be considered an adverse childhood experience? All this and more answered as Professor Umar Toseeb interviews Athena Chow about her latest research into the existence of meaningful dimensions of childhood adversity.

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Nicole Sherren, a neuroscience expert and Principal Consultant at R2P Solutions, joins The Honourable P. Colleen Suche, Justice of the Court of King's Bench of Manitoba, for an engaging discussion on the profound impact of childhood adversity on brain development, mental health, and addiction. Drawing on cutting-edge research, Sherren illustrates how early adverse experiences can rewire the brain, heightening susceptibility to addiction and mental health challenges later in life. The discussion explores the pivotal role of epigenetics in fostering resilience and examines how addiction-related behaviors intersect with justice systems, particularly when impaired self-control conflicts with concepts of accountability. Together, they highlight the critical need for interdisciplinary collaboration among neuroscience, health, and justice professionals to drive effective policies and meaningful systemic reform. Let's continue the discussion! To further explore the discussion, join us at our conference on addiction, mental health and the law, to be held February 3-5, 2025 in Toronto. Come discover the complex interactions between addiction, mental health issues and the legal system, with multidisciplinary experts and Indigenous knowledge keepers. This discussion will address current challenges while gaining a comprehensive perspective on the critical issues faced by courts, law enforcement, treatment providers, policymakers, as well as communities, families, and individuals. Register now to make sure you don't miss this unique event! REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE

Chapter 1: Summary of The Deepest Well"The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity" by Nadine Burke Harris explores the profound impact that childhood adversity can have on lifelong health. The author, a pediatrician and founder of the Center for Youth Wellness, draws on her clinical experiences and research to illustrate how traumatic experiences in childhood, such as abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction, can lead to serious physical and mental health issues in adulthood.Harris presents the concept of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and explains the biological mechanisms through which these experiences affect brain development, stress response, and overall health. She emphasizes that early interventions and supportive environments can mitigate these effects and promote healing.Throughout the book, Harris combines personal stories, scientific research, and practical solutions for individuals and communities to address the challenges posed by childhood adversity. Her aim is to inspire a deeper understanding of the long-term consequences of trauma and to advocate for a more compassionate approach to healthcare and social services that considers the whole person and their experiences.In summary, "The Deepest Well" underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing childhood trauma to improve health outcomes and encourages a collective effort to create supportive environments for children and families.Chapter 2: The Theme of The Deepest Well"The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity" by Nadine Burke Harris is not a work of fiction but a non-fiction book that discusses the impact of childhood trauma on health and development. The book is based on Harris's research and clinical experiences, particularly in her role as a pediatrician. Here are some key plot points, character development (in a broad sense relating to individuals affected by childhood adversity), and thematic ideas present in the book: Key Plot Points:1. Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs):- Harris introduces the concept of ACEs, which include various forms of childhood trauma such as abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction. She explains how these experiences can have lasting effects on an individual's physical and mental health.2. The Science Behind Trauma and Health:- The book delves into the neuroscience of stress and trauma, highlighting how adverse experiences can alter brain development, immune function, and the body's stress response.3. Case Studies:- Throughout the book, Harris presents case studies of children who have faced significant adversity and examines their health outcomes. These real-life examples illustrate the profound impact of ACEs on individual lives.4. Personal Journey:- Harris provides insights into her own experiences and motivations for studying childhood adversity, including her work with underserved communities and the challenges her patients face.5. Intervention and Healing:- The latter chapters focus on potential solutions and interventions. Harris discusses evidence-based practices that can help mitigate the effects of childhood trauma, emphasizing the importance of supportive relationships, therapy, and community resources. Character Development:While "The Deepest Well" does not have traditional characters in a narrative sense, it does explore the development of individuals affected by ACEs:1. Children with ACEs:- Harris shares the stories of various children who have experienced trauma. Through these narratives, readers witness their struggles and resilience, showcasing the complexities of their emotional and physical health journeys.2. Nadine Burke Harris:- As the author, Harris herself undergoes a form of character development as she

In this heartfelt episode of Game Over: c*ncer, hosts Val Solomon and Dana Nichols dive into a powerful story of resilience, compassion, and purpose. Meet Nicole Youtz, a nursing student inspired by her brother Tyler's journey with neuroblastoma, who's now training to be a pediatric oncology nurse at the same hospital that treated him. Nicole opens up about how her family's experience with childhood cancer shaped her career path and led to the creation of Toys from Tyler, an effort her family has run for 20 years to bring holiday joy to children in treatment.Hear how Nicole's family transformed their trauma into a mission to support others and learn more about the impact of asking the right questions, offering genuine support, and honoring each family's unique journey. If you're ready to be moved by stories of strength and learn how you can make a difference, tune in and share this episode with others.Support Toys from Tyler and learn how you can join the mission at: facebook.com/toysfromtylerinc

In a Chinese study, donor CAR-T cells sent autoimmune diseases into remission. There's hope that the therapy is scalable. And, scientists used decades of yellow-bellied marmot research to find a way to measure how adverse events affect wild animals' survival.CAR-T Cell Therapies Show Promise For Autoimmune DiseasesFor decades, immunologists have explored CAR-T cell therapy as an effective tool to fight blood cancer. Increasingly, CAR-T cells are being explored as a potential silver bullet for treating autoimmune diseases, like lupus—which currently have no cure.Thus far, CAR-T cell therapy has largely used CRISPR-modified immune cells from a person to treat that person's own diseases. But new research from China has made a huge step forward for this treatment: Researchers were successful in using donated CAR-T cells from one person to treat another person's systemic sclerosis, an autoimmune condition that causes atypical growth of connective tissues.If donor CAR-T cell therapy does indeed work, as posited in this paper, it could mean the therapy is more scalable than it would be otherwise. Joining Ira to talk about this study and its potential impact is Daniel Baker, PhD student in the immunology lab of Dr. Carl June at the University of Pennsylvania.Measuring The Effects Of Early Life Adversity—In MarmotsIt's well-established in psychology that if you experience trauma as a child, chances are it'll impact your physical and mental health as an adult, and could even affect your economic status. In academic terms, this is called early childhood adversity. And psychologists have developed a scoring system for measuring the cumulative effect of adverse childhood experiences, which can include abuse and household dysfunction, and it can help predict health risks later in life.So we can specifically measure that in humans. But what about other animals? If you've adopted a dog that's had a turbulent past, you know that that can result in reclusive or skittish behavior as an adult. But there hasn't been a good way to measure it in wild animals.Well, a new study from UCLA, published in the journal Ecology Letters, establishes a similar index for wild animals, and it used decades of findings from a mammal: the yellow-bellied marmot. So how could it help conservation efforts for other animals?Ira Flatow talks with Xochitl Ortiz-Ross, a PhD student in ecology and evolutionary biology at UCLA, and one of the authors on that study.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

What does having true freedom mean in today's world? How can overcoming life's hardships and injustices shape your destiny? Property trader, author, speaker and tech entrepreneur Paul Ribbons shares his incredible journey – from losing his mother at the age of three and enduring a troubled childhood to building a successful career in property. Paul reflects on the invaluable lessons he's learned about mental health advocacy and the importance of speaking out. After the death of his daughter, Paul is now rebuilding his life, focusing on hope, resilience and freedom. Through his own pain, he's found purpose in helping others navigate life's darkest moments. His story is one of deep understanding, strength and fortitude.   CONTENT AND TRIGGER WARNING In this podcast conversation Paul talks about suicide. If you would like to avoid this section of the episode, stop listening at 30:14 and restart from 45:54.   LINKS TO AVAILABLE SUPPORT Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org/ Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk/ Papyrus - https://www.papyrus-uk.org/   KEY TAKEAWAY ‘I think it's that little lad that was fortunate enough to have the strength and fortitude to say, “no, no, no, it's not going to affect me and destroy my life.'   BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS* Hustle Your Way to Property Success by Paul Ribbons - https://amzn.eu/d/9YqmJ9e The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People by Stephen R. Covey - https://amzn.eu/d/7rmSGdv Factfulness by Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling, Anna Rosling Rönnlund - https://amzn.eu/d/cl6g2QB   ABOUT PAUL Paul Ribbons has over 37 years of experience in the property market, specialising in flipping properties through auctions without renovations. He has completed over 800 Below Market Value (BMV) deals, earning a reputation as a market leader. As the author of Hustle Your Way to Property Success, Paul shares practical strategies and insights for property success. He also leverages his knowledge of psychology and NLP to help clients overcome challenges. Currently, Paul is working on a tech startup aimed at revolutionising the property-selling process.    CONNECT WITH PAUL https://www.facebook.com/paulmribbons https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ribbons-31019229/ https://www.instagram.com/_paulribbons/ https://x.com/paulribbons https://paulribbons.com   ABOUT AMY Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Global Podcaster, Speaker and Mastermind Host. Helping you to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment in your everyday life and work. Prepare to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration to live with clarity of purpose.   BUY AMY'S BOOK* Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Are you looking for a journey to give you new found inspiration? JayR McIntyre is making it happen and has never given up. Tap in to learn his story of moving past childhood adversity to grow a worldwide brand.Meet our guest:As a keynote speaker, Certified Master Motivational Speaker (MMSP), life coach (MLCP), and Project Management Professional (PMP), I inspire audiences with insights on personal and professional development, leadership, and entrepreneurship. With over 20 years of experience in the security industry, including executive protection, military service, and business ownership, I offer expertise in risk management, crisis response, and resilience.I'm passionate about helping individuals and organizations achieve their goals, drawing from my journey as a Bronze Star recipient and veteran. With multiple degrees and certifications in sports medicine, health, business administration, and executive protection, I'm currently pursuing a doctoral degree in business administration and writing my second book on leadership and motivation.As a PMP with an MBA and Professional in Business Analysis (PBA) certification, I excel in strategic planning, program design, and operational efficiency. My senior leadership abilities and cross-functional project management skills enable me to drive change and streamline operations to maximize organizational success.Do you have a question for the host or guest? Are you looking to become a show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to connect.Support the Show.This episode is brought to you by Coming Alive Podcast Production: Helping You With All Your Podcasting Needs. You can head to www.comingalivepodcastproduction.com to learn more.

How do young people become radicalised? Is it nature or nurture? Or something far more complex? Dr John Kasinathan is a forensic psychiatrist who specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents.  In this episode, hear about the science of the developing brain, what drives crime in young people, the realities of being an incarcerated child in Australia, and one of the most shocking acts imaginable - a child killing their entire family.  If the episode affects you, the number for Life Line is 13 11 14. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it really take to build a successful business and balanced life? In this episode of the Habits and Hustle Podcast, I am joined by Mind Pump's Adam Schafer to discuss this very thing.  We discuss Adam's challenging upbringing, including his father's suicide, an abusive stepfather, and the importance of allowing children to struggle and learn from challenges, rather than solving all their problems, even going as far as "manufacturing adversity" to help build character in privileged children. We also dive into a wide range of topics such as self-awareness in relationships, building sustainable, profitable businesses rather than chasing vanity metrics or venture capital funding, investing in yourself and your own growth, the potential negative impacts of social media, especially on younger generations, and much more.  Adam Schaefer is a successful fitness entrepreneur and IFBB Men's Physique Pro. Adam has obtained certifications from top fitness institutions and has trained over 1000 clients. As a co-founder of Mind Pump, he combines his expertise with his partners to make a positive impact on the fitness industry, bridging the gap between wellness and performance.  What We Discuss: (06:42) Success Through Adversity (25:50) Gaining Advantage Through Adversity (35:11) Understanding Family Dynamics and Breaking Cycles (44:00) Recognizing Insecurities and Growth (59:29) Breaking Toxic Relationship Patterns (01:19:55) Authenticity vs Social Media Persona (01:32:18) Navigating Social Media and Parenting (01:42:42) Managing Multiple Businesses and Delegating Roles (01:53:05) Venturing Into VC Hustles and Investments …and more! Thank you to our sponsors: Magic Mind: Head over to www.magicmind.com/jen and use code Jen at checkout.  Find more from Jen:  Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen   Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement Find more from Adam Schafer: Website: https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/adam-bio  Instagram: @mindpumpadam

Looking at the complex relationships between adversity in childhood and obesity in adulthood, with Shakira Suglia, Emory University

Looking at the complex relationships between adversity in childhood and obesity in adulthood, with Shakira Suglia, Emory University

Dr. Camille Kolu joins me again on the podcast, and let's just say that she came back loaded with great insights like these to share with you. If you're not familiar with Camille, she's been on the show before (see here), and is one of the predominant voices discussing the impact of trauma, and how it interacts with what we do as Behavior Analysts. In this episode, we discuss her recent paper in Behavior Analysis in Practice, Providing Buffers, Solving Barriers: Value‐Driven Policies and Actions that Protect Clients Today and Increase the Chances of Thriving Tomorrow. This article is not about trauma, but instead, it's about practices and repertoires that can protect individuals from the harmful health impacts of adverse childhood experiences. We also discuss Camille's article in Operants Magazine, called, Understanding Choice, which is where that audio segment was clipped from. If you like the work that Camille does and want more training from her, she has generously provided listeners with a discount on her training materials over at Cusp Emergence University. If you want to go deeper into this topic of Buffers and Barriers, she has not one, but two courses on it, providing both Ethics and Supervision CEUs. If you want take her other courses in the area of Trauma, you can do that too (just click here to check it out). When you do so, be sure to use the promo code summerofBOP24 to save 24% off at checkout. Camille also created a free, 15-minute course called, The Buffers Story: Simple, Important Things We Almost Forgot, and she'll be doing a workshop later this month with Connections-Behavior. Lastly, if you like Camille's content, perhaps the easiest way to keep up with it is to sign up for her mailing list. Burke-Harris (2018). The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity (note: Amazon Associates link). Kaiser ACES studies information. Ala'i-Rosales et al. (2019). The Big Four: Functional Assessment Research Informs Preventative Behavior Analysis. Ratey (2008). Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain (note: Amazon Associates link). Inside JABA 10: Towards Trauma-Informed Applications of Behavior Analysis. Session 179: Behavioral Relaxation Training. Maier and Seligman (2016). Learned helplessness at fifty: Insights from neuroscience. In full disclosure, these are not sponsored products and events; I'm just trying to get the word out there. However, the sponsors that are responsible for bringing this episode to you include: Please welcome our newest sponsor, The New England Center for Children! I am beyond thrilled to partner with one of the oldest and well-respected ABA institutions to help them find staff to continue their mission of supporting individuals with Autism. Learn more about careers at NECC over at necc.org/jobs. ACE Approved CEUs from .... Behavioral Observations. That's right, get your CEUs while driving, walking your dog, doing the dishes, or whatever else you might have going on, all while learning from your favorite podcast guests! The Behavioral Toolbox. thebehavioraltoolbox.com is a new education and training site that my colleagues Anika Costa and Dr. Paulie Gavoni and I have been working on for over two years. We have two courses available: our first course, Ready, Set, Consult! and our newly released course, When Not to FBA: 5 Quick Strategies for Improving Behavior in Classrooms. Behavior University. Their mission is to provide university quality professional development for the busy Behavior Analyst. Learn about their CEU offerings, including their 8-hour Supervision Course, as well as their RBT offerings over at behavioruniversity.com/observations. Don't forget to use the coupon code, PODCAST to save at checkout! 

Sean speaks with Dr. Marc Hauser about his new book Vulnerable Minds. Dr. Hauser discusses the different types of adverse events we may face throughout our lives, why it's important to distinguish between many factors involved in these events, and how to best manage the trauma that may result from them. Dr. Hauser's website: https://marcdhauser.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keeptalkingco/support

“If you want to lead transformational change, you have to do the work on yourself first.”What makes a leader great?This question is a hard one to answer, even after my 25+ years studying and working in the field of human and leadership development.As I think more deeply about that question, I am convinced after all this experience working with leaders that a great leader is someone who spends the time to do the deeper work on themselves. Greatness is sourced from the inside-out. The leader who works on their own tendency to get defensive, learns to regulate unproductive and reactive emotions, and understands their own weaknesses is one who gets out of their own way. Part of that deeper work includes healing the impact of childhood adversity. Today we're talking about how our childhood adversity can impact our leadership effectiveness. We also talk about doing the deeper work to overcome our own unproductive, unconscious patterns that get in the way of our interpersonal relations.In this episode:What makes a leader great?The impact of childhood trauma on human developmentDoing the work on yourself to lead transformational changeAnd more!Power Presence Academy | Leadership with Less Ego And More Soul is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose to lead with Less Ego and More Soul.Resource Links:The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self by Dr. Nicole LePeraComplex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: A GUIDE AND MAP FOR RECOVERING FROM CHILDHOOD TRAUMA by Pete Walker Connect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli's book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

Today I'm talking to Safi Abdi, a qualified Hypnotherapist, coach, and a trainee Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, dedicated to transforming lives through helping people to change their mindset and heal from diet trauma. As the host of the Gastric Mindset Podcast, Safi delves deep into the psychological roots of yo-yo dieting, empowering people who have had struggled with food and with insights and strategies for sustainable change. From battling childhood obesity to undergoing weight loss surgery in 2015, Safi intimately understands the struggles of the journey to a healthier lifestyle. Her personal experiences have fuelled her mission to help others break free from the vicious cycle of dieting. Drawing from her own journey and her ongoing training as a therapist, Safi offers personalised 1-2-1 coaching, providing clients with the tools and support they need to break free from destructive habits and cultivate lasting success on maintaining their weight loss after Bariatric surgery.  Excitingly, Safi is launching the Mind-Over-Diet community, offering accessible support for individuals navigating the challenges off recovering from, chronic dieting, disordered eating patterns and food addiction. In the episode today, Safi shares openly about her childhood and teenage years, delving into the early trauma and later diet culture that profoundly impacted her. Safi explores the years of yo-yo diets and preoccupation with food, weight and body and the devastating impact on her wellbeing. She also talks about gastric surgery and her work in supporting others. Safi is an incredible inspiration, navigating the ups and downs of her healing journey. I'll be inviting her back to talk more about gastric surgery and the aftermath of managing weight loss and relationship with food later this year. I hope that you enjoy it. Follow Safi on Instagram @gastricmindset on all platforms and tune in to her podcast on YouTube and TikTok for invaluable insights and inspiration. For more information about Safi visit www.therapybysafi.com   This week's sponsor: WeShape weshape.com/freedom    Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html   Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html   Body Image Training for Professionals   https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html  

Adversity in a child's life can play a significant role in fostering resilience and long-term success. When children face adversity, such as family problems, academic difficulties, or personal setbacks, it can have several positive effects on their development. In this powerful episode of Overpowering Emotions, we can see this adversity in action as we delve into the extraordinary life journey of our guest, Suraj Ethirajan. From growing up in Kuwait during the Gulf War to pursuing aerospace engineering dreams in the United States, Suraj's life has been a rollercoaster of challenges and opportunities. Challenges and opportunities that we know are so critical for building resilience. This interview highlights the incredible resilience that has fueled Suraj's success and how it can inspire all of us to overcome life's obstacles. There are several lessons for helping our children and teens strengthen their resilience you don't want to miss out on, including:  Finding Support: The importance of our children learning how to seek and accept help from others during challenging times. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. As you will see from Suraj's story, life is a team sport, and the people who support us play a crucial role in his journey.  Adaptability: The importance of strengthening their willingness to change and grow. We see Suraj's ability to adapt and pivot when faced with unexpected obstacles, such as changing career paths, which highlights his resilience.  Creating a Safe Environment: Creating a safe space for oneself and others, allowing for open communication and trust-building is essential to foster resilience and collaboration. About Suraj Suraj Ethirajan is a career coach and founder of Grounow, helping tech professionals enhance their skills, become more employable, and achieve the rewards they deserve. He coaches both corporates and individuals, customizing the coaching they need and providing role-playing exercises to prepare them for the real world. He helped secure significant compensation increases for his clients and assisted them in overcoming their self-doubts, cognitive biases, and toxic work challenges. Being a refugee during the Kuwait invasion in 1990 shaped his life perspective. How to connect with Suraj Email: suraj@grounow.com. Website: www.grounow.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@grounow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grounow?mibextid=D4KYlrWant to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

In today's episode of You Can Overcome Anything! Podcast Show, CesarRespino.com brings to you a special guest by the name of Mechelle Webb.Mechelle Webb, a Certified Resilience Coach, author, and speaker, is on a mission to empower and connect with her clients and audience. With a passion for inspiring others, she helps them create the life they desire, offering valuable insights into training resilience and mindfulness.Mechelle's message to you is:You already have a level of resilience, now train it, to overcome challenges to create the life you want.To Connect with Mechelle Webb go to:mechellewebb.comhttps://instagram.com/mechellewebb_resilience_coach?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==To Connect with CesarRespino go to:

Interview with Ulrich Reininghaus, PhD, author of Transdiagnostic Ecological Momentary Intervention for Improving Self-Esteem in Youth Exposed to Childhood Adversity: The SELFIE Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosted by John Torous, MD, MBI. Related Content: Transdiagnostic Ecological Momentary Intervention for Improving Self-Esteem in Youth Exposed to Childhood Adversity

Interview with Ulrich Reininghaus, PhD, author of Transdiagnostic Ecological Momentary Intervention for Improving Self-Esteem in Youth Exposed to Childhood Adversity: The SELFIE Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosted by John Torous, MD, MBI. Related Content: Transdiagnostic Ecological Momentary Intervention for Improving Self-Esteem in Youth Exposed to Childhood Adversity

Dr. Margaret McLafferty on toxic stress, the most important buffer of childhood adversity, why college students aren't reaching out for support, solutions to the college mental health crisis and much more… Dr. Margaret McLafferty is a Research Fellow at Ulster University and Atlantic Technological University. She has research widely across both childhood adversity and college student mental health topic areas. Her current research focuses on transitions of students to college to improve student mental health. Chapters 0:28 Show Intro 2:18 Toxic Stress 6:08 Childhood Adversity 14:48 Social support   19:18 Coping strategies 23:24 Solutions to childhood adversity  36:36 Childhood adversity and college mental health41:58 At-risk college students 44:33 Why college students have poor MH 52:03 Solutions to college student MH  57:58 Why college students don't want help To view TMWBC on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@thementalwellbeingcollege To view TMWBC on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tmwbcollege/ To view TMWBC on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@tmwbcpodcast Further Reading “The moderating impact of childhood adversity profiles and conflict on psychological health and suicidal behavior in the Northern Ireland population”  by McLafferty et. al. (2018) “Childhood adversities and adult psychopathology in the WHO World Mental Health Surveys” by Kessler & McLaughlin (2018) “The impact of childhood adversities on the development of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the Northern Ireland population” by McLafferty et. al. (2019) “Childhood adversities and mental disorders in first-year college students: results from the World Mental Health International College Student Initiative” by Husky et. al. (2023) “Variations in psychological disorders, suicidality, and help-seeking behaviour among college students from different academic disciplines” by McLafferty et. al. (2022) “Mental health, behavioural problems and treatment seeking among students commencing university in Northern Ireland” by McLafferty et. al. (2017) TMWBC episode on “Mental Health at College” with Dr. Chris Blackmore https://youtu.be/V0Pfxwg15X4?si=8adLPtGbfGZ2SWuP

Lolo Jones' unwavering determination and resilience are front and center in this episode. Join co-hosts Darren Waller and Donnie Starkins as they explore Lolo's incredible journey, offering invaluable insights into finding strength in the face of challenges and setbacks. Discover how she overcame adversity and rose to greatness, and let her journey inspire you to tackle life's challenges head-on. Tune in for a dynamic and empowering discussion that promises to ignite your determination and leave you inspired to pursue your own aspirations. This episode of Comeback Stories promises to be a game-changer in your journey to personal growth.  ► YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCriVmGIBt38uDKYOL3pmjkw  ► iHeart https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-comeback-stories-119696372/  ► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/inflectionent/?hl=en  ► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/comebackstoriesshow/?hl=en  DARREN WALLER ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?... ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en DONNY STARKINS   ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donny_stark... ► Twitter | https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins #ComebackStoriesPodcast #AllIN #InflectionNetwork See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please subscribe to our newsletter for more insight, giveaways and sponsors - https://sh-t-that-goes-on-in-our-heads.ck.page/f844f11eea To find out More About our Podcast Official Podcast Website: https://goesoninourheads.net/ Podcast Merchandise: https://www.customizedgirl.com/s/Sh1tthatgoesoninourheads To Help Support the Podcast you can donate here: https://donate.stripe.com/8wM4hy4js24y9b26oo Advertise on this Podcast: https://www.passionfroot.me/goesoninourheads Editor: NJz Audio ******************************************************************************************************************* Welcome to another thought-provoking edition of "Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads," the podcast that dives deep into the inner workings of the mind. Today, we have a truly inspiring episode with our guest, Deandre. Your hosts G-Rex and Dirty Skittles don't shy away from the tough stuff as we delve into the wild world of our mental landscapes. In this episode, Deandre shares an incredibly candid journey, highlighting the peaks and valleys of their mental health saga. Listen in as they detail their struggles with depression, anxiety, and the turning points that led them toward therapy and self-acceptance. **Lessons Learned & Insights:** - **Therapy's Turning Point:** Discover how Deandre struggled with therapy before finally finding success, showing us perseverance in mental health can yield results. - **Occupational Unhappiness:** Deandre reveals how job dissatisfaction can affect mental well-being and why it's crucial to seek fulfillment in our careers. - **Anxiety in Action:** From curling up in the back of a van to grounding techniques, learn how Deandre copes with extreme anxiety and the importance of self-care strategies. - **Building Community:** Be inspired by Deandre's vision for a mentor program and their dedication to positive youth engagement through sports and thoughtful initiatives. - **Relationship Real Talk:** Gain insights into how single men might learn from romantic comedies and the speaker's bold claim to mastering the art of wooing a woman in under three weeks. - **Marriage Missteps:** Deandre opens up about marrying against friends' advice, underlining the importance of being true to oneself and recognizing our support systems' wisdom. - **From Hardship to Hope:** Learn how a love for basketball and kindness from strangers helped Deandre turn their life around, emphasizing the profound impact of mentorship and positive reinforcement. - **Therapeutic Transparency:** Find out how sharing intentions with someone else can create accountability and lead to personal growth. - **Creative Contributions:** Deandre's idea of 'message shirts' for kids reflects innovative ways to encourage kindness while supporting charity. - **Home Truths:** Deandre's narrative underscores the significance of home stability, safe environments, and the courage to leave toxic situations for personal safety. - **Lifelong Learning:** Hear why Deandre believes background shapes us, the role of therapy in schools, and the long-lasting effects of early life experiences on behavior. - **Acceptance and Awareness:** Discover the power of acceptance as Deandre shares how embracing reality can lead to happiness and a more vibrant view of the world. **Remember to subscribe, rate, and review "Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads." Your input is the heartbeat of our community, and it keeps us going! You're not just listeners; you're an integral part of our discussion.** Thanks for tuning in and remember to hit that subscribe button for more raw and real explorations of what goes on in our heads.   #MentalHealthJourney #TherapyTalk #AnxietySupport #CommunityBuilding #RelationshipInsights #SelfCare #OvercomingObstacles #MentorshipMatters #LoveAndBasketball #LifeLessons #KindnessCounts #ShitThatGoesOnInOurHeads S04E03: Overcoming Childhood Adversity and Discovering the Power of Therapy and Self-Reflection with Guest Deandre

Welcome to Between the Before & After, where we delve deep into the stories and insights of remarkable individuals who've faced adversity and emerged stronger than ever. In today's episode, we're joined by the incredible Mary Giuliani, an author, and a passionate advocate for healing from addiction and trauma. She takes us on a profound journey of personal transformation, shedding light on the hidden connections between trauma and addiction, and how finding compassion within ourselves can pave the way to recovery.Episode Highlights:The Hidden Roots of Addiction:Mary Giuliani shares her own journey of addiction, emphasizing how she struggled for years without realizing the underlying trauma behind her addictive behaviors.Reframing Addiction:"My addiction history has been an attempt to solve a problem. It hasn't been like I'm a hedonist or I just want to be a party animal." Discover how understanding addiction as a trauma response can shift the narrative from blame to understanding.Healing in Safe Relationships:Our guest highlights the importance of relational trauma being healed within safe relationships, whether it's with a therapist, coach, or supportive friend.Beyond Talk Therapy:Delve into the limitations of talk therapy in healing trauma and the need for body and brain-based interventions to truly address the impact of trauma.The Power of Compassion:Mary Giuliani emphasizes that healing begins with self-compassion. "You're not bad or broken, and you can heal with the right support." Discover how embracing self-compassion can be transformative.Understanding Childhood Adversity:Explore the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study and how it reveals the deep-rooted connection between childhood trauma and adult struggles like addiction, mental illness, and obesity.Taking the First Step:Our guest offers a message of hope to anyone listening: "You're not bad or broken, and you can heal with the right support." It all starts with taking that first step towards understanding your own journey.Conclusion: Today, Mary Giuliani has shared a compelling narrative of her own journey, transforming her perspective on addiction and trauma. Her insights shed light on the hidden struggles that many individuals face and remind us that healing is not only possible but essential. If you or someone you know has experienced trauma or struggles with addiction, this episode of Between the Before & After is a beacon of hope, guiding us towards understanding and recovery.Remember, healing begins with self-compassion and the right support. Thank you for joining us on Between the Before & After. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and empowering insights in the episodes to come.Keywords: Addiction, Trauma, Healing, Self-Compassion, Relational Trauma, Talk Therapy, Childhood Adversity, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Mary Giuliani

  I am delighted to be back with you, my friends, after our summer break!  Our brief hiatus during the summer months was time well spent, as I devoted my energies to nurturing the Women of Wonder community.  Today's episode holds a special place in my heart! It stems from a question I posed on Instagram a few months ago about career guidance. Even though my post was intended for general advice, the very first query I received was related to mental health. Given my expertise in that area I decided to tackle this topic personally. I did some extra research to deepen my understanding and extend my knowledge beyond my home state for a broader perspective. For those on the path or considering a career in mental health, I am thrilled to engage in this discussion with you and share a glimpse into my personal journey with its twists and turns in the hope of inspiring you to believe that it is never too late to pursue your dream career. I provide practical guidance, especially for those interested in private practice, and discuss the steps to reach that stage. Beyond the specifics, I also explore the broader aspects of choosing a career in mental health.  If mental health is not your career interest, this episode may not be for you, but please share it with those who might benefit. What Do You Want to Do After Graduation?  Before pursuing a career in mental health, it's crucial to ask yourself what you envision doing once you complete your education. Your career goals will significantly influence the path you choose. Whether you aim to work in private practice, schools, social programs, or community centers, your desired outcome will guide your decisions. What Do You Want to Learn in Your Program?  The second vital consideration is the content of your educational program. The courses and curriculum should align with your interests and career goals. For example, if you are interested in clinical work, you will want a program focusing on psychology, counseling, and developing essential therapeutic skills. Ensure the program you choose matches what you want to learn. What License Do You Need?  Licensing requirements can vary widely depending on your location and career aspirations. To work independently in a clinical setting or private practice, you will typically need a Master's degree in counseling or social work. The type of license you pursue- whether it is in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or another related field- must align with your career goals. Understanding the specific licensing process for your chosen field is crucial. The process often includes passing exams, completing supervised hours, and obtaining provisional licenses before achieving full licensure. 3 Key Factors Before embarking on a career in mental health, consider your ultimate career goals, the content of your educational program, and the specific licensing requirements for your chosen field. These three key factors will help you make informed decisions and navigate your path to a fulfilling career in mental health. Education and Early Career Steps  Upon completing a Master's degree in a mental health-related field, the next step is to pursue licensure. This journey often begins with entry-level positions. I worked at a domestic violence agency and served as an advocate in court for survivors of sexual and domestic violence to get social work experience. Engaging in one-on-one counseling with supervision can also be instrumental in building your expertise. Some positions may offer supervision as part of the compensation, which can be advantageous. Accumulating Supervised Hours  Gaining clinical experience and supervised hours is essential for licensure. I worked simultaneously at a domestic violence agency and a group practice to accumulate hours. My goal was to maximize clinical hours and work toward licensure efficiently. Seeking employment with supervision included can be financially advantageous and help you achieve licensure sooner. Pursuing Doctoral Education  While pursuing licensure, some individuals opt for doctoral education. I initially enrolled in a Ph.D. program focused on human behavior but switched to a Psy.D. program focusing on clinical courses over research and statistics. Doctoral programs offer specialized knowledge, and choosing one aligned with your career goals is crucial. Licensure Path Choices  After completing a doctoral degree, you may have the option to pursue additional supervised clinical work to obtain a psychology license. However, this route may be time-consuming and require working for free or paying for supervision. Choosing to pursue licensure should align with your career goals and financial considerations. Some mental health professionals decide not to pursue licensure and their degrees are still valuable in their practices. Transitioning to Private Practice  Many mental health professionals aspire to open a private practice. However, graduate programs often lack comprehensive business training. Therefore, you may need additional education or mentorship in entrepreneurship and business management to establish and manage a successful private practice. Self-Assessment and Decision-Making  Throughout your career journey, it is essential to reflect continually on your goals and desires. Ask yourself what you want to achieve, what you want to learn, and which license or credentials align with your career aspirations. Researching state licensure requirements and staying informed about evolving regulations is essential. Resources and Reading Recommendations  For those pursuing careers in mental health or anyone interested in gaining insights into the field, several books provide valuable knowledge and perspectives: The Gift of Therapy by Irvin Yalom: Essays offering insights into the therapist's experience and boosting confidence. Letters to a Young Therapist by Mary Pipher: A must-read for therapists, offering guidance and reassurance. Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: Explores human resilience and the search for meaning in life. An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness by Kay Redfield Jamison: A personal story of living with mental illness and pursuing a career in mental health. Emotional Inheritance: A Therapist, Her Patients, and the Legacy of Trauma by Galit Atlas: Explores trauma and its intergenerational impact. The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog by Dr. Bruce Perry: Chronicles stories of resilience and survival in the face of unimaginable trauma. My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem: Explores trauma, racial trauma, and resilience. The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity by Nadine Burke Harris: Discusses childhood adversity and its lifelong impact on health. These books offer valuable insights, whether you are pursuing a career in mental health or simply interested in human behavior and resilience. A Dynamic Process The journey from education to practice in the mental health field is a dynamic process that requires ongoing self-assessment, reflection, and alignment with personal and professional goals. It is a rewarding path that offers opportunities for growth and the chance to have a meaningful impact on the lives of others.   Quotes:

Adam Prince is a member of Dad Edge Alliance. Some individuals, like Adam Prince, have experienced childhood trauma and instability that can have lasting effects on their lives. Adam opens up about his journey of overcoming these challenges and creating a better future for himself and his family. In this episode, Adam Prince and Larry discuss the power of overcoming childhood trauma and making a conscious effort to change the game. They dive into the importance of breaking patterns and creating a different life despite challenges.  Adam describes his childhood as marked by instability. He moved between several different schools, houses, and apartments, even living in a motel for a period of time. This constant upheaval created a sense of uncertainty and unpredictability in his life.  This conversation between Adam and Larry highlights the importance of acknowledging and overcoming childhood trauma and instability. It is not enough to simply accept these experiences as part of one's identity. Instead, individuals must actively work towards healing, understanding, and breaking the patterns that have been ingrained in them. Adam's story is a powerful example of resilience and the capacity to overcome adversity. Despite the instability and trauma he experienced, he has chosen to take control of his life and create a different path.   Resilience and gratitude are two powerful qualities that can help individuals overcome adversity and find strength in the face of challenges. From a young age, Adam experienced the absence of his biological father, who left when he was little and only reappeared briefly when he was 12. This lack of a stable father figure could have easily left him feeling abandoned and resentful. However, Adam chooses not to dwell on the negative emotions associated with his father's departure. Instead, he focuses on the lessons he learned and the resilience he gained from navigating life without a consistent male presence. Adam's ability to share his experiences with his own children is a testament to his resilience and gratitude. Rather than shielding them from the realities of his past, he chooses to have open and honest conversations with them. He does not shy away from discussing the hardships he endured but presents them in a matter-of-fact manner. This approach allows his children to see the strength and resilience that can emerge from adversity. thedadedge.com/alliance www.thedadedge.com/friday119  

Scientists usually expect childhood to be nurturing, safe, and characterized by high levels of caregiver investment. However, evidence from history, anthropology, and primatology can challenge this view. Throughout human evolution, children have faced threats and deprivation, at varied levels across space and time. And these varied levels of exposure to adversity—which over time were higher than is typical in industrialized societies—likely favored a high degree of phenotypic plasticity, or the ability to tailor development to different conditions.  Willem Frankenhuis, an evolutionary and developmental psychologist at Utrecht University, and Dorsa Amir, a developmental scientist at the University of California, Berkeley, have published research synthesizing evidence from history, anthropology, and primatology relevant to estimating childhood adversity across human evolution. These cross-cultural investigations have focused on three forms of threat (infanticide, violent conflict, and predation) and three forms of deprivation (social, cognitive, and nutritional). Willem and Dorsa discuss their findings, along with some implications, in this conversation with APS's Ludmila Nunes. They have also published on this topic, and Willem also recently presented some of their findings at the 2023 APS Annual Convention in Washington D.C.    “What are the types of conditions that our ancestors experienced?” Dorsa asks. “And what does that perspective offer to us today in trying to better understand adversity?” 

A friend in need is a friend indeed, and those of us with less-than-rosy…

Show notes: https://www.tamihackbarth.com/blog/episode-185 How is your summer going? Are you enjoying the Summer of Intentionality? I hope so. I have heard from some folks that they love having a framework to make the season special even when they have a full-time non-academic job. Knowing how you want to spend your time on the longer days gives them a purpose, and that feels good. If you haven't started yours yet, it isn't too late! Modify the SOI and make it yours. Maybe make a short book list, a couple of can't-miss food items and a friend Friday list and get those things booked into your schedule. In this week's podcast, I am re-sharing my list of books that changed how I live my life. I hope you will give it a listen and share with me what you want to read this summer. Show links:  Fair Play Interest List   Recommended books: Becoming Heroines: Unleashing Our Power for Revolution and Rebirth by Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff, Ph.D. Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Tawwab Afro Minimalist Guide to Living with Less by Christine Platt How to Be an Adult by Julie Lythcott Haynes How to Break Up with Your Phone by Christine Price Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price What Happened To You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce D. Perry & Oprah Winfrey The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity by Nadine Burke Harris The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence by Jessica Lahey The Lightmaker's Manifesto: How to Work for Change without Losing Your Joy by Karen Walrond  The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life's Direction and Purpose

What do you do when life throws you curveballs?In this episode of Push to Be More, Dominic Gerleve from Vision Captured shares his journey of resilience and perseverance through childhood adversity and how it led him to start his own fitness company. From experiencing his father's heart attack at a young age to finding solace in exercise, he realized the power of health and the importance of convincing others to invest in their own wellbeing. Join us as we explore Dominic's inspiring story of turning obstacles into opportunities and reshaping his childhood adversity into a fitness legacy!Here's some of the great stuff that we cover in this show:Dominic relates his childhood to Tony Robbins who had a similar childhood to him and was able to overcome adversity, which inspired him to use his challenges as a reason to do better in life. He believes that going through difficult times makes you stronger and helps you realize that failures are temporary and just moments in time.Dominic's resilience and attitude towards overcoming obstacles fueled his passion for fitness, which was further driven by his father's heart attack, making him aware of the importance of health and fitness.He believes that getting people to commit to themselves and overcome doubt and inertia is the key to starting their health journey. He suggests asking them why they want to make a change and getting them to connect their health with their personal values and goals, such as spending time with their family, which can be a powerful motivator.Dominic's journey in the fitness industry started at 17 when he worked for a third-party personal training company, and he eventually became a co-owner of a company at age 21. However, things didn't go well for him in this business, leading to a five-year journey of rebuilding his confidence and gaining valuable lessons from his failures.His current company, Vision Captured, provides third party personal training and is transitioning to an in-home training service. He plans to eventually open up gyms in smaller towns to change the culture and make them more health conscious.Dominic recharges his batteries by doing exercise, going to church, and occasionally doing extreme activities. He incorporates a of exercise such as yoga, weight training, and cardio, and uses his workout time to listen to educational material like audiobooks. This combination of physical and mental exercise helps him start his day and feel empowered.He plans on expanding his gym business by taking on more clients and investing in commercial real estate, while also focusing on developing trainers with a diverse range of knowledge and experience.-----------------------ABOUT DOMINICDominic Gerleve's passion for health and fitness, ignited by his father's heart attack, fueled his rise as a leader in the industry. Co-founding Vision Captured with Maggie Gerleve, they utilize their combined expertise to make fitness accessible for all. Their collaboration has driven outstanding growth in client and employee retention, revenue, and profit margins, establishing Vision Captured as a fitness industry trailblazer.-----------------------For complete show notes, transcript and links to our guest, check out our website: www.pushtobemore.com.

In this Papers Podcast, Emma Francis and Dr. Jessie Baldwin discuss their co-authored JCPP paper ‘Subjective and objective experiences of childhood adversity: a meta-analysis of their agreement and relationships with psychopathology'.

In this episode, the hosts and Dr. Rajaraman engage in a conversation about trauma-informed care and the application of behavior analysis. They emphasize the importance of considering individuals' potential traumatic experiences and question the ethical implications of contributing to additional trauma in the name of interventions. The hosts advocate for a kinder and gentler approach, highlight the negative health outcomes associated with multiple traumatic experiences, and challenge narrow definitions of trauma. They emphasize the significance of social validity, the lived experiences of individuals, and the need to prioritize well-being and autonomy in interventions. Overall, they stress the importance of listening to and believing individuals when they communicate their traumas and adapting interventions accordingly. To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review Show Notes  References and Resources Burke Harris, N. (2018). The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.    Gover, H.C, Hanley, G.P., Ruppel, K.W., Landa, R.K. & Marcus, J. (2023) Prioritizing choice and assent in the assessment and treatment of food selectivity. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 69:1, 53-65, DOI: 10.1080/20473869.2022.2123196    Rajaraman, A., Austin, J. L., Gover, H. C., Cammilleri, A. P., Donnelly, D. R., & Hanley, G. P. (2022). Toward trauma-informed applications of behavior analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(1), 40-61. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.881    Rajaraman, A., Hanley, G. P., Gover, H. C., Staubitz, J. L., Staubitz, J. E., Simcoe, K. M., & Metras, R. (2021). Minimizing escalation by treating dangerous problem behavior within an enhanced choice model. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15(2), 219-242. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-020-00548-2    Staubitz, J. L., Staubitz, J. E., Pollack, M. S., Haws, R. A., & Hopton, M. (2022). Effects of an enhanced choice model of skill-based treatment for students with emotional/behavioral disorders. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 55(4), 1306–1341. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.952   

This weeks guest is Tyler Larson. He's an Assistant coach for the Santa Cruz Warriors, former professional basketball player, and an ex teammate of mine. He joins the show to share his story, and how he transitioned from on the court, to behind the bench. @typod55Growing up as the “sensitive” kid (4:30)Navigating the “Wilderness” that was his Childhood (10:00)What if you never played Basketball? (17:00)Moving away in High School for Basketball (19:00)“#THEYSLEEP” (28:00)Why is it so Hard for Athletes to Find Love? (39:00)The TRUTH on playing Basketball Overseas (41:32)Experiencing emotional pain after losing his brother (48:40)Why did you SWITCH to Coaching?(54:00)Are young players “SOFT”? (1:05:00)The Importance of Being A Good Father(1:09:00)Overcoming His Mind Bully (1:13:00)Send your topic requests and questions to: contact@mindbully.com Follow the show:https://www.instagram.com/mindbullypodcastFollow the Host:https://www.instagram.com/kingno_https://twitter.com/kingno_Support the show

Through her work as a nervous system coach, Amy Bonaduce-Gardner has helped many people suffering from emotional and physical distress, unlock the power of the autonomic nervous system. By helping clients reconnect with their bodies, Amy is providing an unexpected path to well-being, leaving us to wonder: what other secrets of the body are yet to be discovered? In this episode, you will learn the following: Discover the vital role your nervous system plays in your emotional and physical well-being. Grasp the different stages of sympathetic nervous response and their impact on your overall health. Uncover the Fajardo method to accurately pinpoint whether you're in a sympathetic or parasympathetic state. Realize the profound connection between autoimmune disorders and the importance of a parasympathetic state. Harness the power of movement and trauma release to stimulate healing and personal growth. My special guest is Amy Bonaduce-Gardner Amy Bonaduce-Gardner, a seasoned teacher and the owner of Prism Movement Studio, has been helping individuals transform their lives for the past 25 years. With a degree in psychology, training in The Fajardo Method of Biomechanics, and training in movement and dance, Amy's background is both diverse and impressive. Her work focuses on the relationship between the nervous system and physical and emotional well-being, providing relief for clients with unresolved physical and emotional challenges. [00:00:05] - Understanding Nervous System Work, [00:03:32] - Calm vs. Rest and Digest, [ 00:07:45] - Who Can Benefit from Nervous System Work, [00:09:06] - Childhood Adversity and the Nervous System, [00:13:15] - Understanding the Seven Stages of Stress, [00:16:20] - Identifying Your Stage, [00:20:14] - Adverse Childhood Experiences, [00:21:09] - The Link Between Sympathetic States and Disease, [00:22:51] - The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences, [00:25:32] - Mapping the Tongue, [00:26:41] - Shifts in the Nervous System, [00:27:01] - Where to Find Amy Bonaduce-Gardner, Quotes “Nervous system work can be described in many different ways, and there's lots of different ways that people go about practicing nervous system work. So some people might meditate, some people might take a yoga class, some people might go to the gym. I think there's lots of various ways that you can approach it. For me, the nervous system work that I do is more about the process of allowing your autonomic nervous system to take in more sensory information.”     Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin:   linkedin/in/aminaaltai   Connect with Amy Bonaduce-Gardner Website: Prism Movement Studio Instagram: @PrismMovementStudio  

This episode of AJP Audio features two articles from the February issue of AJP.  First up, we have Nathaniel G. Harnett, Ph.D. (Harvard Medical School), discussing the impact of adversity and stress on racial disparities in childhood brain development among Black and White American children.  Following that, Ziv Ben-Zion, Ph.D. (Yale University), discusses a non-exact replication study of a study published in AJP by Stevens et al. (previously featured on AJP Audio) looking at brain-based biotypes to guide treatment following trauma.  And of course, we'll check in with AJP Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ned Kalin about the rest of the February issue and how it all fits together. Transcript Harnett interview [01:05] How do less tangible factors like trauma, stress, and exposure to violence impact brain development? [03:07] What do you mean by toxic stress? [04:41] Why did you choose to focus on those regions of the brain? [06:01] Regional variability and privacy concerns [07:50] Limitations [09:11] Future research [10:59] Children and the limited control of their environment [12:10] Ben-Zion interview [13:39] Challenges of running a non-exact replication study [15:12] Limitations [18:35] Should researchers consider replication in study design? [21:26] Future research [24:24] Kalin interview [27:46] Dumornay et al. [28:08] Baldwin et al. [30:02] Cleary et al. [31:38] Ben-Zion et al. [34:15] Hien et al. [37:08] Be sure to let your colleagues know about the podcast, and please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you listen to it. Subscribe to the podcast here. Listen to other podcasts produced by the American Psychiatric Association. Browse articles online. How authors may submit their work. Follow the journals of APA Publishing on Twitter. E-mail us at ajp@psych.org

With Adrienne Kovacs, Equilibria Psychological Health, Ontario - Canada & Keila Lopez, Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston - USA Link to editorial Link to paper

In this episode I discuss the important of releasing.  Release is defined as allowing or enabling escape from confinement; set free. And allow (something) to move, act, or flow freely.Take your learning from this episode deeper by journaling on the questions below:What does release mean to you?What does it mean?How does it show up in your body?EPISODE LINKSEpisode 34: Forgiveness and Your CareerThe Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity by Dr. Nadine Burke HarrisThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Sean Pratt, Bessel A. van der Kolk, et alTrauma-Informed Yoga: A Toolbox for Therapists: 47 Practices to Calm Balance, and Restore the Nervous System by Joanne Spence and Amy WeintraubThank you for listening, please Subscribe and leave a Review on Apple Podcasts, and Follow me via IG @ManifestYourCareer After Hours Entrepreneur: An Entrepreneurs Guide to 6-FiguresTake action. Build a business and life you love!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Welcome back to the Fake Ass Book Club!! This week the ladies have , self proclaimed hair therapist (professionally licensed hair stylist), current student of clinical mental health counseling, business owner and author, Kyla Thompson @kyla.juan, as a guest. For discussion, Kyla selected a book from her class "The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity" by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris. The author discusses ACEs in her book: *Adverse Childhood Experiences * like abuse, neglect, parental addiction, mental illness, and divorce; she contends that ACEs literally change our biological system and inform our health outcomes. Whoa, that's deep! Please stay tuned as the ladies discuss the healing power of unpacking childhood trauma and prioritizing mental health and wellness. No amount of wealth, or being a "Boss Bitch" or taking "No Days Off" will exempt you from the effect of toxic stress. So why not start here? Tune in, unwind and release your stress with these book club beauties. Take a break, you deserve it! Cheers! *Dedication: *To our listeners, as always thanks, also to the visionaries and change makers of the world, thank you for being the kind of nerds that care so hard you made a real difference in our lives. Warning: Adult Content and Language please be advised this show is for adults 18 and up. Please email thefabpodcast@gmail.com with your "Stranger Than Fiction" stories so we can share them on the show or let us know what you agreed or disagreed with us on from the show!! You can follow and find us by clicking our Link tree https://linktr.ee/Fabpod Don't forget to follow us on social media. Rate, review, and share our podcast!! Thank you!

My guest this episode is Tracie Afifi, Professor in the Departments of Community Health Sciences and Psychiatry at the University of Manitoba and an Associate Editor of the journal Child Abuse & Neglect. Tracie's research advances our understanding of adverse childhood experiences and protective factors by examining, on a macro level, what makes an experience positive or negative and looking for other experiences that fit those criteria. She and I discuss her research and answer a listener's question about whether kids today are more or less resilient than previous generations. More information about Tracie can be found at www.TalkingAboutKids.com.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a great time to talk about the way we message around child abuse and childhood adversities. The ways in which we've messaged about childhood adversity in the past may have served us very well, helping people come to terms with how important the topic is, the scope of the problem, and the lifelong impacts of it. But they may not be serving us very well now. What if, in describing the problem as enormous and making that the centerpiece of our messaging, we're making people think that the problem is intractable and they're powerless as an individual person to make a change? Or, in focusing on the stories of individual families in order to gain empathy for them, what we really seem to be implying to the public is that there's no room for public policy solutions, that this is a matter for each family to solve by themselves. We talked to Julie Sweetland, senior advisor at the FrameWorks Institute, about how to reframe childhood adversity.Topics in this episode:Origin story (2:21)Common communication traps (6:15)Threat of modernity (14:28)Key recommendations (19:09)Systemic racism (32:16)Hope and resilience (35:45)Collective responsibility (39:55)Evidence-based communication (42:00)For more information (43:52)Links:Julie Sweetland, Ph.D., is a sociolinguist and senior advisor at the FrameWorks Institute.ACEs: adverse childhood experiences“Reframing Childhood Adversity: Promoting Upstream Approaches,” by Julie Sweetland, FrameWorks Institute (February 16, 2021)Harvard University Center on the Developing ChildNational Scientific Council on the Developing ChildPrevent Child Abuse AmericaSocial CurrentCDC: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionZero to ThreeAscend at the Aspen InstituteBuilding Better ChildhoodsFor more information about National Children's Alliance and the work of Children's Advocacy Centers, visit our website at NationalChildrensAlliance.org. Or visit our podcast website at OneInTenPodcast.org. And join us on Facebook at One in Ten podcast.Support the show (https://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/donate-now/)

Michael Ostrolenk has been exploring the relationship between post-conventional living, transformational leadership, optimising health and regenerative paradigms his whole life.    His interest in human growth and personal development began when he was 9 years old and worked with psychotherapist Pat Lawson learning biofeedback, meditation and guided imagery.   The fact that Michael started his journey so young really intrigued me!    So, while we will have him on again as a guest to explore the myriad of ways his expertise can help his clients, today's focus is on the adversity and disability Michael experienced as a child.   “Our mess is so often our message” in that it can break us or make us -– and it can be the catalyst for a lifetime of learning and helping others as in Michael's case. Here is a summary of Michael's extensive bio: Master's degree in Transpersonal Counselling Psychology, from John F. Kennedy University Post-graduate training in somatic psychology from the California Institute for Integral Studies  Certified massage therapist from the McKinnon Institute Marriage and Family Therapist, he has served patients dealing with mental illness, neurological impairments (Center for Adaptive Learning), chronic & life-threatening diseases and relationship problems. This included working with the Cancer Support Community in San Francisco  Served on the Board of Directors for the Health Medicine Forum, as well as the Project Director for their Health Panel Program – a group of health-care practitioners from all disciplines who were dedicated to the collaborative exploration, practice and advancement of patient-centered integrated medicine Michael has helped with research exploring the use of various body/mind practices and traditional medicine approaches to cancer, energy medicine for ALS, neurofeedback  Founding member of the Integral Institute Certified in Spiral Dynamics A Transpartisan Social entrepreneur, who is a leading expert in the field of transpartisan public policy. He has successfully convened policy initiatives in the areas of transparency, privacy, defence, foreign policy and national security from 2001-2020 including;  Co-founded and served as National Director of the Liberty Coalition, a transpartisan coalition of groups working to protect civil liberties, privacy and transparency 2005-2020  Created and led the transpartisan Medical Privacy Coalition Served as Senior Political Analyst for the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons 2001-2011 and Citizens for Health 2001-2016 In response to unConstitutional wars, Ostrolenk co-founded the American Conservative Defense Alliance in 2008, which promoted a traditionally conservative foreign and defence policy. He was also a fellow at ICIT: Center for Cyber-Influence Operations Studies (CCIOS) in 2018. From 2016-2020 he served as Coalition Coordinator for the National Election Defense Coalition. Serving as Co-Director and President of Reuniting America, he organised and ran transpartisan leadership retreats from 2006-2008. He was also on the steering Committee for Open the Government 2015-2019.  Has also consulted for Edwatch , Center for Cognitive Liberty and Ethics , International Center for the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology, Pentagon Budget Campaign and the Arlington Institute Graduate of SEALFIT's three-week academy and SEALFIT Kokoro camp, and is now a Master Coach and Head Instructor with SEALFIT's Unbeatable Mind Academy.  Master Coach for Spartan 7 Round Table Phalanx Executive Experiential and Leadership Course The Director of Human Resilience at Apeiron Zoh where he works with medical and psychological staff in creating online and in-person programs seeking to transcend the limits of human performance and health He has also studied various martial arts including Tae Kwon Do, Japanese Jujitsu, Krav Maga, and Shaolin Kempo. Michael is also certified in MovNat. Some of his other training in somatic and transpersonal psychology includes: Body-Mind Practices – East and West;  Healing and Heuristic Potential of Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness; Sensory Awareness;  Family Systems: Somatic Movement Approaches I;  Family Systems: Somatic Movement Approaches II;  The Body: Experiences and Conceptualized Towards a Practical Phenomenology;  Altered States of Consciousness;  Intelligence and Insight Ways of Knowing;  Body Oriented Psychotherapy- Panic & Depression;  Body Oriented Psychotherapy- Inner Critic.  … Not bad for someone who struggled with a learning disability!   Talking points: How his learning disability then led to other mental and emotional challenges like obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) The importance of self-advocacy, even as a child The importance of parental support and listening to the child How “unconventional” solutions like biofeedback, meditation, and martial arts saved him The danger of labelling children with diagnoses rather than seeing them as whole people with needs due to underlying concerns The danger of treating all learning disabilities with a one-size-fits-all approach How he was originally “diagnosed” with being lazy since he really was brilliant in many areas even though his academic performance was low in others How there may be underlying issues like an undiagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI) that are misdiagnosed if recognized at all That someone diagnosed with a learning disability may actually be neurodivergent and a genius, where they simply think differently.   Connect with Michael Ostrolenk: Website: https://www.michaeldostrolenk.com The Emergent Human Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/mostrolenk  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCueciKwrchJ2gtls5tAHD6A  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ostrolenk-324665/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mostrolenk Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/mostrolenk/     SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-heal-with-dr-irene/id1561226627 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pxldTJY5MZmneyz8IpSvm Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFTN-EU3umbz_0d0GFwk_Bw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/selfheal-with-dr-irene TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Self-Heal-(with-Dr-Irene)-p1421793/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3NlbGZoZWFsaW5nLm1pbmRzaGFyZWNvbGxhYm9yYXRpdmUubGlic3lucHJvLmNvbS9yc3M Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/2461592   Connect with us! 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Mentioned in this Episode: Dr. Nadine Burke Harris and the ACE Studyhttps://burkefoundation.org/what-drives-us/adverse-childhood-experiences-aces/ Dr. Nadine Burke Harris on the Impact of Childhood Adversity https://www.pbs.org/wnet/amanpour-and-company/video/nadine-burke-harris-on-the-impact-of-childhood-adversity/ EPP Town Hall Meeting with Susan Olesek and Dr. Gabor Maté https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhB0RPZtIFg  For more on Susan Olesek, you can follow her through her websites https://enneagramprisonproject.org/, https://thehumanpotentialist.com/ and https://susanolesek.com/. For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast page, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.  

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Your hosts, Tara Hedman and Diane Thompson, welcome you to another episode of Examine Your Hedman Podcast. They are joined today by Janyne McConnaughey, Ph.D., nationally known trauma-informed author & advocate. She is currently a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Tabor College (Masters in Education: Neuroscience & Trauma) and serves on the Board of Directors for the Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN). Janyne builds on her forty-year career in teaching, teacher education, and an expertise in early childhood development to help educators, caregivers, and church ministry workers understand and apply trauma-informed practices.   This episode is the second part of an amazing conversation with Janyne where she shares how life is for her today as a trauma survivor, someone who learned to set boundaries while defining her sense of self. In today's episode, Janyne also dives deep into the meaning of spiritual abuse and how she redefined her relationship with God as a crucial part of her healing journey. It is never too late to heal, and it is always worth it.   Life really can suck less, so examine your head, man!   Key Takeaways: [1:15] What life is like for Janyne now. [2.16] Janyne defines rumbling. [4:15] Janyne talks about the transformative experience of learning to set a boundary. [4:53] Building a sense of self. [6:20] It's hard to set boundaries when you don't believe you deserve to be your own person. [7:17] How do you define boundaries? [12:23] Janyne talks about spiritual abuse. [19:52] The lack of understanding when it comes to the effects of trauma. [21:55] Tara talks about her first experience in therapy. [25:33] Tara and Janyne talk about leadership and abuse. [27:30] Janyne talks about how understanding God's role in her suffering was crucial in her healing journey. [28:15] Janyne shares why she didn't include the term spiritual trauma in her third book. [34:53] Everyone has the right to grow up, transform, and change. [36:53] Janyne realized there was a part of her that was so much like her mother. [38:40] What does Janyne's therapy journey look like today? [44:12] Being a model of vulnerability in the process of healing has great value for others around you. [47:24] Janyne talks about finally feeling safe in her own skin. [51:48] Walking into a therapist's office might be the bravest thing you will ever do. Mentioned in this episode: Hedman Wellness Examine Your Hedman Podcast Visit Examine Your Hedman    Learn more about Janyne McConnaughey   Brave: A Personal Story of Healing Childhood Trauma, Janyne McConnaughey Childhood Disrupted: How Your Biography Becomes Your Biology and How You Can Heal, Donna Jackson Nakazawa  The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse, Jeff Van Vonderen God Can't: How to Believe in God and Love after Tragedy, Abuse, and Other Evils, Thomas Jay Oord   This podcast is not a substitute for a therapeutic relationship with a mental health professional

Anjula is a highly respected relationship psychologist, mental health expert, presenter, author, social scientist, and media consultant with an international profile. She speaks to Lou about her childhood and growing up with trauma all around her, not only from her own parents but also culturally and trans-generationally.With honesty, openness, empathy and a good degree of humour, Anjula touchingly talks about how she overcame the adversity in her own childhood. Not only that but how she became a mum and wife and how proud she is of this achievement and how she turned her adversity into becoming one of the most successful and well known psychologists in the UK today.Go Anjula!! She is one awesome and inspiring lady.

It can be difficult sometimes to recognize how our trauma in childhood affects us, but in today's episode of The Being Human Podcast, we're addressing how often our business decisions and lives overall are a response to something we faced in our early years.Trauma manifests in different ways through adulthood, but regardless of what you went through, as you work through it, there are ways to recover your power from those situations.You no longer have to be weighed down by your past experiences because in this we're turning your adversity into success as a CEO.Resources and Links from the Show: Take my FREE quiz to find out how well you know yourself and where to start using that to skyrocket your biz success: https://www.vasavikumar.com/takethequizJoin the MIND Your Own BUSINESS community here: http://vasavikumar.com/membershipConnect with Vasavi on Instagram: @mynameisvasaviKey moments to tune in for:[3:04] The reality of growing up and how it affects us now[10:46] Simple ways to recover your power from adversity[21:44] Finding a sense of meaning through hardship---------Vasavi Kumar leads the coaching industry with 10 years of experience and has helped thousands of women overcome major life obstacles to create new heights of success. Her work is known internationally from speaking engagements in India and across the USA. Vasavi is recognized for getting to the bottom of the intersection of self and business roadblocks and her methods teach clients how to master the art of getting what you want, by mastering their mind.Vasavi holds dual Masters degrees in Special Education from Hofstra University and Social Work from Columbia University. She's the host of the Being Human with Vasavi Podcast and Former Co-Host of Studio 512, a lifestyle and entertainment morning show in Austin, TX. She's been featured in The Wall Street Journal, FOX, VH1, and was a regular on NBC's Kansas City Live as the “Keepin' It Real Guru.” She believes that when you cultivate a solid relationship with yourself, you can be, do, and create anything you want.

Wine: LaPincoya Sauvignon Blanc from the San Antonio region of ChilePairs great with shellfish, goat cheese and vegetarian dishes.Very citrus forward, medium bodied and high in acidity. Very heavy in grapefruit flavor.BIO:Norma Reyes, PhD, is a speaker, writer, and coach. She holds a doctorate in Adult, Professional, and Community Education from Texas State University - San Marcos. Her research is on the career development, happenstance learning theory and executive Latinas in higher education. Norma also holds a Masters of Arts in Counseling and Guidance and is licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of Texas.When asked abut her why, Norma said,"I want to help everyone believe in themselves, that they can do anything they set their mind to. While I grew up poor, with my own struggles, I have always had hope of reaching my dreams. I have found that so many never had anyone believe in them, believe that they could do more."Link to website Instagram