Podcast appearances and mentions of Jennifer Young

In episode 601, James and Mike invite Jennifer Young back to the podcast to go over all the evidence we have for pregabalin and gabapentin in patients with fibromyalgia. During the discussion we find out how many people actually get a ≥30% reduction in pain compared to placebo. We even look at some information about […]

When pain becomes a catalyst for change, hope emerges. Jennifer Young's story is a testament to that transformation. In a raw and honest conversation, she shares the challenges of living with alcoholism in the family—and how she turned her personal struggles into a mission to empower others. As the creator of ConnectMio, her revolutionary app, Jennifer offers a lifeline for the 15 million Americans impacted by alcohol use disorders. ConnectMio isn't just an app; it's a community built to provide practical resources, expert guidance, and the support families need to reclaim their peace and stability.Jennifer opens up about the isolating reality of dealing with alcoholism—how silence and stigma often leave families feeling abandoned. Instead of letting her story define her, she chose to share it publicly, turning her pain into a powerful tool for change. By building ConnectMio, she's breaking the silence and connecting families with the help they desperately need.For those who feel trapped in the cycle of alcoholism of a family member, Jennifer explains how ConnectMio connects users with local resources, service providers, and educational tools. Whether you're struggling with legal issues, financial stress, or the emotional toll of watching a loved one battle addiction, the app offers a safe, supportive space where you're never alone.In This Episode, You'll Learn:How Jennifer transformed her personal hardships into a mission for changeWhy creating a supportive community is essential for families dealing with alcoholismPractical strategies and resources available through the ConnectMio appThe impact of breaking the silence and sharing your storyWays to build resilience and reclaim stability in your family's lifeIf you or someone you know is facing the challenges of alcoholism in the family, this episode is a must-listen. Jennifer's insights offer not just a path to healing, but also a powerful reminder that one voice can change countless lives. Tune in now and join the movement toward a future where every family has the support they deserve.Listen to Episode 45 and start transforming your life today!RESOURCES:Connect with Jennifer:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectmioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectmio/Visit the website: healthyawakening.co/podcastFind listening links here: https://healthyawakening.co/linksSHOW NOTES:healthyawakening.co/episode45Connect with Susan:Contact me for your DNA testing or epigenetic coaching!To schedule a FREE consultation, send an email to susan@healthyawakening.coFaceboook: https://www.facebook.com/susanrobbinshealthyawakeningInstagram: @susanrobbins_epigeneticcoachP.S. Want reminders about episodes? Sign up for our newsletter, you can find the link on our podcast page! https://healthyawakening.co/podcast

In episode 595, Mike and James invite Jennifer Young back to talk about the use of combined oral contraceptives for heavy menstrual bleeding (benign etiology) and see if they improve patient outcomes. They do! Have a listen to get all the numbers and see how they compare to using levonorgestrel-containing intrauterine devices or NSAIDs. Show notes Tools for Practice 1) How to Slow the Flow: Combined oral contraceptives 2) How to Slow the Flow: Tranexamic acid for heavy menstrual bleeding 3) How to Slow the Flow: Levonorgestrel intrauterine systems for heavy menstrual bleeding 4) How to Slow the Flow: NSAIDs for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Join us on a journey through the vibrant world of Native American art and creativity as we celebrate our podcast's third year. As hosts, Cray Bauxmont-Flynn and Joe Williams, we reflect on the evolution of "Beyond the Art" and the incredible artists we've had the pleasure of showcasing. We share standout moments and stories from the past year, featuring inspiring conversations with Jeffrey Gibson and Crystal Worll, among others. Through these engaging discussions, we not only highlight the artists' unique work but also share the life lessons they impart. Our commitment to providing a platform for Native American artistry remains strong as we look ahead to 2024 and 2025 with gratitude for our listeners' continued support.Explore the world of Indigenous children's literature and the importance of authentic representation in storytelling. We discuss the excitement and challenges of creating stories that resonate with Native American youth, while also addressing the anxieties of hearing one's own voice on recordings and the potential for errors. Additionally, we touch on personal updates, including a potential move to California and the impact of ongoing fires in the region. With empathy and a focus on recovery efforts, we highlight the humanitarian crisis affecting communities in Southern California, emphasizing the power of stories to foster understanding and healing.Experience the diverse talents of Native American artists as we celebrate their creativity and contributions to the art world. We reflect on the past two years of the podcast, highlighting mentorship and storytelling as central themes, and the importance of challenging stereotypes to broaden perceptions. As we plan for 2025, our goal is to feature even more artists, ensuring their voices are heard. We also explore the challenges and triumphs of podcasting, from navigating interviews to creating a comfortable atmosphere for guests. With exciting guests like Jennifer Young and Suzanne Shownjo, we are eager to continue spotlighting incredible talents and sharing their impactful stories with our audience.

In episode 595, Mike and James invite Jennifer Young back to talk about the use of combined oral contraceptives for heavy menstrual bleeding (benign etiology) and see if they improve patient outcomes. They do! Have a listen to get all the numbers and see how they compare to using levonorgestrel-containing intrauterine devices or NSAIDs. Show […]

In this episode, we welcome Jennifer Young, Vice President of Revenue Strategy for the Atlanta Hawks. From Chef to Radio Sales to Sports Revenue Leader, Jennifer has truly had an impressive and diverse career journey. Starting in the culinary world, she honed her skills with the original goal of becoming a chef before transitioning into Media Sales where she demonstrated her knack for building partnerships and driving revenue. But it was her move into the sports industry that has truly showcased her talent and determination. Jennifer's career trajectory is nothing short of inspiring and serves as a reminder that with dedication and drive, you can lead your journey to where you are meant to be.

In this episode of In the Clinic, Mike and Jess invite back Dr. Jennifer Young. The team discusses Brea Salter, a 4-year old girl presenting with wheezing.

In episode 592, Mike and James invite Jennifer Young back to the podcast to review the evidence around the use of antidepressants in the challenging pain condition of fibromyalgia. We find there is an effect but, if you are going to help people make decisions, what you really need to know are the numbers for the benefits and harms around the use of these medications. We give you those, so have a listen. Show notes Tools for Practice Pharm for Fibro: Can antidepressants ease the pain?

In episode 592, Mike and James invite Jennifer Young back to the podcast to review the evidence around the use of antidepressants in the challenging pain condition of fibromyalgia. We find there is an effect but, if you are going to help people make decisions, what you really need to know are the numbers for […]

It's a special Gut + Science episode with Borshoff celebrating 40 years of people-focused leadership. Nikki chats with Borshoff partners Karen Alter, Jennifer Dzwonar, and Katherine Coble about building a company that's all heart, hustle, and a whole lot of history. Listen in as the trio breaks down the “3 C's of Legacy Leadership”—Culture, Connection, and Commitment—that have shaped Borshoff's success story. Expect stories of teamwork, fearless pivots, and a legacy rooted in founder Myra Borshoff's mantra of always putting people first. Here's to celebrating #40andForward

In this episode of In the Clinic, Mike and Jess invite back Dr. Jennifer Young. The team discusses Sissy Hayes, a 38 year old patient who thinks she has a urinary tract infection. 

Learn strategies from today's guest who shares her journey managing a $20M Amazon business. Discover tips on sourcing, multi-channel sales, and scaling leadership for lasting success. Can you imagine sustaining a $20 million Amazon business where 70% of sales happen in just one season? Join us as we explore the toy industry with Jennifer Young, who shares her unmatched expertise in orchestrating this financial ballet. From tackling the fourth-quarter rush with precise forecasting to leveraging her Chinese connections for strategic sourcing, Jennifer reveals how she keeps her business thriving amidst varying challenges. She discusses the role of strategic partnerships and the financial acumen required to turn seasonal spikes into sustained success. In this episode, we navigate the world of global product development and marketing, dissecting the art of juggling quality issues, inventory management, and brand differentiation. Jennifer sheds light on the multi-channel sales strategy involving Amazon, Walmart, and D2C channels, highlighting the importance of maintaining target margins and adapting to rising costs. With a mixed team based in China and the U.S., she illustrates the cultural nuances of marketing to a Western audience and the strategic advantages of having a U.S.-based category manager to enhance product presentation and conversion rates. Leadership and team growth are at the heart of scaling any successful business, and Jennifer's journey is no exception. Discover her insights on finding trustworthy leaders, fostering a secure work environment, and the essential mindset shifts needed for expansion. She emphasizes the significance of mentorship and continuous learning, drawing from personal experiences and shared knowledge within the Amazon seller community. As we wrap up, Jennifer's story underscores her commitment to exploration, helping others succeed, and the joy derived from seeing team members, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds, grow and flourish in the corporate world. In episode 421 of the AM/PM Podcast, Kevin and Jennifer discuss: 00:00 - Managing Seasonal Sales and Cash Flow 07:16 - Forecasting Sales Using BSR Rankings  11:28 - Global Product Development and Marketing Challenges 17:21 - Scaling a Business and Team Development 18:33 - Scaling Amazon Business for Growth  24:30 - Team Growth and Cultural Advantages 26:20 - Chinese Sellers and Brand Strategy 31:00 - Navigating the Amazon Seller Journey 35:33 - Best Conference Meal Experience 39:18 - Kevin King's Words Of Wisdom and Tribute to Zoe

In episode 589, Mike and James invite Jennifer Young back to the podcast again to talk about a topic that Mike absolutely loves – Vitamin D for everyone. Tune in to hear about all the latest, and the older, evidence. Do you agree we should remove the question mark from the podcast title? Show notes 1) Tools for Practice Vitamin D and Fracture Prevention: Not what it's cracked up to be?

In episode 589, Mike and James invite Jennifer Young back to the podcast again to talk about a topic that Mike absolutely loves – Vitamin D for everyone. Tune in to hear about all the latest, and the older, evidence. Do you agree we should remove the question mark from the podcast title? Show notes […]

We're about community here at Revelation Wellness because we need people to journey with us through hard times. Heather Johnson (Rev Activation Manager and graduate of Platoon 3, Squad 4, and Brigade 1) is taking over the mic today as she talks with Revelation Wellness Instructors Jennifer Young (Platoon 29) and Mimi Castenada (Platoon 26, Brigade 1). They're diving in deep as Jennifer Young shares her story of unexpected loss and suffering and how worship and movement were catalysts to healing. You'll also hear how Mimi walked alongside Heather on the journey through grief, all because of her obedient yes to God. You'll also hear: Mimi's experience working with clients as a LiveWell Health Coach Why Instructor Training is not just about you! What happens when you worship where you are If you're feeling the nudge to train with us and go deeper into a community that loves God and loves others, then you're going to want to enroll for Revelation Wellness Instructor Training. The doors close on August 30 for Platoon 33 and Brigade 2!  Download a packet here! Become a Revelation Wellness Donor today! Click here to donate! Your generosity helps make podcasts like these possible!  We love our Rev community and think you will, too! Be sure to get connected with us at: The Official Revelation Wellness Facebook / Instagram / RevWell TV / Youtube   Your reviews matter to us and help spread the good news, so please leave us one where you listen to your podcast! If we read your review on our show, we'll send you a gift from the Revelation Wellness Store!   We'd also love to hear from you! So please leave us a VOICE MESSAGE here!  Tell us what you thought about this episode!

In episode 580, Mike and James invite Jennifer Young to talk about the treatment of pityriasis rosea. Believe it or not there are 2 simple treatments that seem to work really quite well. Tune in to hear what works and how well they work. Show notes Tools for Practice (A)dressing the Christmas Tree? Therapies for pityriasis rosea

In episode 577, Mike and James invite Jennifer Young to join us to go over all the evidence around how best to close punch biopsies, lacerations and incisions. We go over all the evidence for sutures (absorbable/nonabsorbable), skin glue, and tape. We look at cosmesis, patient satisfaction, and infection rates so have a listen and find out what we found. Show notes Tools for Practice Looking for Closure: Managing simple excisions or wounds efficiently

Buckle up because this episode is a whirlwind deep-dive into Jennifer Young's-33 Touch Program. You know it works because Jennifer's Washington, D.C. team sells 500 to 600 units a year in an incredibly competitive market.She shares her whole playbook with us: Monthly video newsletters, monthly seller seminars, quarterly print newsletters, quarterly calls or texts, bi-monthly raving fans gifts, two huge client events every year, and more.In every touch, Jennifer's team positions themselves as consultative professionals, always ready to educate and help. They have mastered the entire process from speed-to-lead to comprehensive net sheets.Tune in and get inspired by Jennifer Young's 33-Touch Program and operational excellence.Resources:Read Psychology of Money by Morgan HouselListen to the Empire Building podcastListen to Episode 04. From Social Work to Real Estate Royalty With Kymber Lovett-MenkitiListen to Episode 07. Breaking Ceilings: Sarah Reynolds' Unconventional Real Estate JourneyListen to Episode 34. Living a Life by Design With Tiffany FykesCheck out the Millionaire Real Estate Agent PlaybookConnect with Jason:LinkedinProduced by NOVA MediaThis podcast is for general informational purposes only. The guest's views, thoughts, and opinions represent those of the guest and not KWRI and its affiliates and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In episode 580, Mike and James invite Jennifer Young to talk about the treatment of pityriasis rosea. Believe it or not there are 2 simple treatments that seem to work really quite well. Tune in to hear what works and how well they work. Show notes Tools for Practice (A)dressing the Christmas Tree? Therapies for […]

An art exhibition entitled "Ni'n A'tugwaqan: My Story" opens Friday in Grand Falls-Windsor. We hear from the two women who collaborated on it... a St. John's artist and a Mi'kmaq elder from Exploits River. (Krissy Holmes with Jennifer Young and Qalipu member Marie Eastman)

In episode 574, James and Mike invite Jennifer Young back to the podcast to help us yet again look at the evidence for cranberries and the prevention of UTI's. Unfortunately, there is a problem with the evidence as there is a high risk-of-bias from potential publication bias, small studies, and unblinding. However, if we look past some of these biases, cranberry products might be worth a try. But have a listen and see what the evidence says.   Show notes 1) Tools for Practice Any berry good solutions to preventing UTIs: Cranberries? 2) MAKING EVIDENCE MATTER for EVERYONE CONFERENCE Vancouver May 24/25, 2024

In episode 577, Mike and James invite Jennifer Young to join us to go over all the evidence around how best to close punch biopsies, lacerations and incisions. We go over all the evidence for sutures (absorbable/nonabsorbable), skin glue, and tape. We look at cosmesis, patient satisfaction, and infection rates so have a listen and […]

In this episode, Mike and Jess are joined by family physician Jennifer Young. The team discusses Hans Goteborg, a 58 year old patient whose appointment today focusses on cancer screening. To claim your Mainpro+ credit for listening to this podcast, click here: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-16-cancer-screening/. 

In episode 574, James and Mike invite Jennifer Young back to the podcast to help us yet again look at the evidence for cranberries and the prevention of UTI's. Unfortunately, there is a problem with the evidence as there is a high risk-of-bias from potential publication bias, small studies, and unblinding. However, if we look […]

Host Ber Bolton and Pastor Tonya Marks chat with Lisa Baker and Jennifer Young about the joys and challenges of being a single parent. They're thriving by trusting in Jesus and leaning on their family, church, and friends!

Monologue:Wild Game Dinner-Elk Enchiladas and Venison CutletsPink Mold-another fear you should haveIkea-The store we all love to hateFind the terrible drivers BEFORE they get on the roadCookie Sheet or Baking Sheet?ENM- Ethical Non Monogamy is TrendingGuest:Jennifer Young the dynamic force behind RED Arena since 2008, is a trailblazing Physical Therapist hailing from El Paso, Texas. Licensed in Texas since 1997, she holds prestigious titles with the American Hippotherapy Association. Jen's unique approach involves incorporating equine therapy since 2004, setting her apart in the field. As the Founder and CEO of Children's Therapy Services in Greater Austin, she passionately breaks barriers imposed by diagnoses. Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis meet the most interesting people, and discover the places and events that make Dripping Springs, Texas, a Hill Country oasis. Learn why every year, hundreds of people move to this small town just outside of Austin. From ranchers to engineers, cowboys to entrepreneurs, bankers to bull riders. Join us every week for a new episode. Support the showThis show is brought to you by the Real Estate Pro's at The Mallett Integrity Team. Look them up when you are buying or selling real estate in the Dripping Springs or Austin area. Real Estate Done Right! Call them at 512-627-7018.This show is sponsored by the Lending Pros at Capital Farm Credit. Lending in Texas for over 100 years they can help you buy your dream ranch, ranchette or provide interim financing for construction for your land improvements. Call them at 512-892-4425.We are sponsored by M. Elliott Design. Tailored experience. Design as an investment. They can help you design for renovations, new construction or with the right furniture; each item is selected, tailored, and procured. Call Montana at 512-781-0224.Thanks for listening! Please follow us & leave a review. Apple PodcastsMallett and Michelle on InstagramOur Website - Sign up for latest updates. We love your feedback & comments. Email: mallettandmichelle@gmail.com

In episode 543, James and Mike invite Tina Korowynk and Jennifer Young to discuss their recent paper where they talk about the evidence around comprehensive primary care that is led by a family physician. We find out family physician care improves patient outcomes such as mortality, decreased emergency department visits, hospitalizations, readmissions, and health care costs. At the end we discuss a few ideas for how to start to solve some of the issues that have created the present primary care crisis.

Host Matt Pelsor visits Cagle's Chasm in Tennessee and chats with Chris Lee, Jennifer Young, Jeff Rose, and trip leader Jim Minie. This episode is part two of a three-part series recorded remotely during SERA Cave Faire in early May, 2023.Order a custom cave suit from our sponsor, Sophireaptress!https://www.sophireaptress.com/Indiana Cave Capers: http://www.cigcaves.com/indiana-cave-capers/all-about-cave-capers/Find your local grotto!https://caves.org/committee/i-o/grottos/new_grotto_page-v2.shtml

To claim your Mainpro credit please use the link below: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/bs-medicine-episode-540-clear-not-cloudy-antibiotic-options-for-uncomplicated-urinary-tract-infections/  In episode 540, James and Mike invite Jennifer Young to go over all the evidence we have for what antibiotics to choose for bladder infections. The evidence clearly shows that the antibiotics we have been using for decades are still the drugs of choice. Tune in and find out which one you should choose and also what dose and duration. 1) Tools For Practice Clear, not cloudy: Antibiotic options for uncomplicated urinary tract infections

In episode 543, James and Mike invite Tina Korowynk and Jennifer Young to discuss their recent paper where they talk about the evidence around comprehensive primary care that is led by a family physician. We find out family physician care improves patient outcomes such as mortality, decreased emergency department visits, hospitalizations, readmissions, and health care […]

In episode 540, James and Mike invite Jennifer Young to go over all the evidence we have for what antibiotics to choose for bladder infections. The evidence clearly shows that the antibiotics we have been using for decades are still the drugs of choice. Tune in and find out which one you should choose and […]

Continuous, longitudinal care results in better patient outcomes and health care savings, so how can this evidence be leveraged to address the crisis in family medicine? Dr Nick Pimlott Interviews Drs Michael Kolber, Tina Korownyk, and Jennifer Young about the case for investing in primary care. Read their article in the April 2023 issue of Canadian Family Physician: https://www.cfp.ca/content/69/4/269.   

In this episode, host Dave Fiore speaks with Jennifer Young, founder and owner of TC Bakery. What started with a request for a single pound cake has exploded into a thriving business with her signature cakes and pies available throughout Tallahassee and shipped around the country. Jennifer says she is still getting used to the idea that this is all happening to a “Southern girl from Wakulla.” She says her purpose came out of the pain of post-partum depression and she is now doing exactly what she was designed by God to do. Whether driving her 3-week-old daughter to Houston at age 17 or quitting her job with the state to bake full-time, Jennifer has consistently proven her doubters wrong with the mantra “faith over fear.” Today, the wife, mother and entrepreneur loves bringing joy to others, traveling and the occasional Polar Pop!

In this episode, host Dave Fiore speaks with Jennifer Young, founder and owner of TC Bakery. What started with a request for a single pound cake has exploded into a thriving business with her signature cakes and pies available throughout Tallahassee and shipped around the country. The post Episode 45: Jennifer Young appeared first on Fiore Communications | Content-Focused Marketing | Tallahassee.

Episode #48: Illness from Human Immunodeficiency Virus commonly called HIV and AIDS, has largely been overshadowed and forgotten despite the fact that over 1.1 million Americans are living with the disease. While it is now a chronic, manageable condition, there is still stigma, discrimination, and misunderstanding that can have a significant impact on the mental health of those living with it. In this episode, we discuss the mental health issues related to living and aging with HIV. Join our guest host psychotherapist Kaleo Kaluhiwa as he talks with Jim Schultz about testing positive for HIV in the early 1980s, before the disease was well understood, and about his experience learning to live with and manage HIV for over 30 years. We're also joined by mental health counselor Bryan Golson, LAPC who identifies the unique and complex needs of people living with HIV due to the intersection of discrimination, social dislocation, disability, trauma, substance use disorders, diseases of aging, and managing the side effects of multi-pharmaceutical treatments. Broadcasts 11/06/22 & 11/14/22 Special thanks  to Jeanne Baldzikowski for audio production, Jennifer Young for underwriting outreach, Lisa Herendeen for advance research and Leslie Nielsen for “In Your Voice” Coordination. And thanks to acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg for composing, performing, and donating the use of our theme music. LISTEN ANYTIME or subscribe to get new or past episodes delivered to your listening device: Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher  / TuneIn JOIN EMAIL LIST Want to know our interesting topic each month? Simply  SIGN UP for our email list! FOLLOW US Facebook  @stateofmindksqd Instagram @state_of_mind.radio SUGGEST A TOPIC If you or someone you know has topic ideas for future shows or a story of mental health recovery to share, please email debra.stateofmind@ksqd.org SHARE YOUR STORY In Your Voice are short segments on the show where a listener gets to share their experience of the topic we are discussing. You can call us at 831- 824-4324 and leave a 1-3 minute message about: a mental health experience you've had, something that has contributed to your mental health recovery journey, or share a resource that has helped you. Alternatively, you can make a 1-3 minute audio recording right on your phone and email that file to debra.stateofmind@ksqd.org. Your voice may just become part of one of our future shows! SUPPORT OR UNDERWRITE If you like what you're hearing here on KSQD, also affectionately called K– Squid, you can become a “Philanthropod on the Squid Squad” by becoming a supporting member  and help keep KSQD surfing the air waves! Consider underwriting your business or agency and showing our listeners your support for State of Mind. RESOURCES * Indicates Santa Cruz Local Support Services *Santa Cruz AIDS Project — provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS to support healthy living with their infection. Services offered include: Case ManagementCase Managers provide emotional support, service plan development, referrals to providers in the community, and oversee or provide the following support services. Benefits AdvocacyPeople living with HIV/AIDS may qualify for benefits offered at the county, state and federal level. These benefits may include: Social Security, Medi-Cal, MediCare, AIDS Drug assistance Program (ADAP), State Disability, Cal-Works, General Assistance and more. SCAP Case Managers will assist clients towards receiving, maintaining, or reinstating their benefits. Financial AssistanceHOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons living With AIDS) - is financial assistance specifically designated for people living with HIV/AIDS. Clients who are eligible may receive assistance with their rent, mortgage, and/or utilities. MAF (Medical Assistance Fund) is funded through the Ryan White Care Act/ Part B. Clients may request financial assistance to help them pay for uncovered medical costs, vitamins/supplements, and prescription reimbursement. * Santa Cruz Integrated Care Team — Offers case management, social service resources, HIV medical clinic. Phone: 831-454-4730 San Francisco AIDS Foundation — Working to promote health, wellness, and social justice for communities most impacted by HIV, through sexual health and substance use services, advocacy, and community partnerships. All services are free. Phone: 415-487-3000 Services include: Sexual health care, testing, anal health services, PrEP and other health and wellness services. Counseling for gay, bisexual, queer & trans men interested in changing their relationship to drugs & alcohol. Safer injection and substance use supplies that prevent the transmission of HIV and improve the health of people who use drugs. Provides structured community, counseling, referrals and support for including gay, bi and trans men and other men who have sex with men, and trans women interested in addressing their use of meth or cocaine. Black Brothers Esteem supports and empowers African American men living with HIV or those at risk of transmission through community events and social support. Links African Americans with HIV to care, groups, medical case management and more. A social support network for gay, bisexual, and trans men age 50 and older, inclusive of people who are HIV-negative and living with HIV. Group support and events for trans women, trans men, non-binary folks and genderqueer individuals AIDS Project Los Angeles — Providing LGBTQ+  medical and mental health care, HIV specialty care, sexual health services, support services-benefits, food, housing, HIVE (HIV=Elders) for queer men of all ethnicities 50+ living with HIV designed to improve the health and well being of this growing population. Phone: 213-201-1600 U.S.Department of Health and Human Services Website with: HIV SERVICES LOCATOR – helps users find service providers offering Ryan White HIV care, STI care, Health Centers, PREP, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Care, Housing Assistance, and Family Planning. Shanti Project — A nonprofit that builds human connections to reduce isolation, enhance health and well-being, and improve quality of life. Their holistic services aim to support the needs of individuals facing systemic inequities and barriers to care. Key services include care navigation, case management, client advocacy, emotional and practical support, health and wellness activities, one-on-one volunteer support, and community-building events and activities. Positive Impact Health Centers – Provides Client-centered care for the HIV community to have a life worth loving in the state of Georgia. Comprehensive services are available at the Duluth, Decatur and Marietta Centers for those individuals living with HIV.  Grant funding enables most services to be provided on a sliding fee basis. Providing Medical Services, Counseling Services, Testing & Preventions Services, Client Services, Subtance Abuse Services, Communit & Patient Resources & Pharmacy Services. Community Resources Patient Resources Information U.S.Department of Health and Human Services Web Site Providing information about Aging with HIV Resources for HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day Sept 18, 2022 Addressing the Health Care and Social Support Needs of People Aging with HIV - The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) convened a Technical Expert Panel in November 2020 to explore the health care and social support needs of RWHAP's aging population, with a focus on the barriers to and strategies for providing services. This is a summary of those discussions. Gilead Pharmaceuticals: “HIV Age Positively” aims to support programs focused on improving the quality of life and health for those who are aging” with HIV. HIV Age Positively A list of community programs sponsored by HIV Age Positively: Alternative Health *Dakota Health Center — Taking an integrative and preventative approach to health recovery and management. Services include: Chiropractic Health Acupuncture treatment Prevention & Wellness Consultations Herbalism Dietary Guidance Life Enrichment *Cabrillo College —  A community college in Aptos, California working to empower students to be effective communicators, critical thinkers, and responsible world citizens. With a commitment to quality and equity, learners are connected to pathways that propel them from where they are to where they aspire to be, including: academic, personal, and career growth The Last Laugh —A comedy show video with Ric Iverson and Santa Cruz Aid's Project volunteers that aired on PBS in 1990. Contact Guests *Jim Schultz is available to anyone with questions. Confidentiality respected. Email: jimschultz@calcentral.com

In episode 523, James and Mike invite Jennifer Young to the podcast for the first time to help us go over all the evidence around diagnosing symptomatic uncomplicated urinary tract infections in adult women. We also delve into the “fun“ world of likelihood ratios – believe it or not, they are REALLY useful. So hang […]

This week I spoke to Jennifer Young from Intentional Generations. Jen focuses on wellbeing and creating intentionally positive company cultures. She started her company following her own experience in a toxic work environment and was conscious not only how it affected her mental health in the office but also how it affected everyone else around her. If our environment is toxic and we feel powerless within it, we become a product of our environment. So ask yourself what environments you sit in? In this podcast we discuss mental health. If any of these topics affect you please see below a list of helplines and helpsites. You are not alone in this. Need to talk in New Zealand? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor. Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP). Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO). Healthline – 0800 611 116 Samaritans – 0800 726 666  Just a Thought - online CBT resource Here to Help U - welbeing and social support

Episode #47: To honor Mental Health Awareness Month, we turn our attention to bipolar disorder, a serious mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings. If not treated and managed, bipolar disorder can be dangerous and cause great disruption in a person's life. Most mental health disorders have peak onset during young adulthood. So, while beginning college and meeting the new stressors that accompany this transition, many young adults will experience the first onset of problems or an exacerbation of pre-existing symptoms. Students diagnosed with bipolar disorder are 70% more likely to drop out of college than students with no psychiatric diagnosis. Many of these students are going undiagnosed and are not getting the treatment and the support services they need to succeed in college. However, students with bipolar disorder can implement effective treatments, practice management strategies, and seek support in order make progress in their college education. For this conversation, we're joined by Allyson Makuch, who recently navigated bipolar disorder throughout her college and graduate school years. We're also joined by a University of California, Santa Cruz Director of Psychiatry, Dr. David Lo, to inform us about bipolar disorder and ways to manage it while in college. Broadcast 10/2/22 & 10/10/22 Special thanks  to Jeanne Baldzikowski for audio production, Jennifer Young for underwriting outreach, Lisa Herendeen for advance research and Leslie Nielsen for “In Your Voice” Coordination. And thanks to acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg for composing, performing, and donating the use of our theme music. LISTEN ANYTIME or subscribe to get new or past episodes delivered to your listening device: Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher  / TuneIn JOIN EMAIL LIST Want to know our interesting topic each month? Simply  SIGN UP for our email list! FOLLOW US Facebook  @stateofmindksqd Instagram @state_of_mind.radio SUGGEST A TOPIC If you or someone you know has topic ideas for future shows or a story of mental health recovery to share, please email debra.stateofmind@ksqd.org SHARE YOUR STORY In Your Voice are short segments on the show where a listener gets to share their experience of the topic we are discussing. You can call us at 831- 824-4324 and leave a 1-3 minute message about: a mental health experience you've had, something that has contributed to your mental health recovery journey, or share a resource that has helped you. Alternatively, you can make a 1-3 minute audio recording right on your phone and email that file to debra.stateofmind@ksqd.org. Your voice may just become part of one of our future shows! SUPPORT OR UNDERWRITE If you like what you're hearing here on KSQD, also affectionately called K– Squid, you can become a “Philanthropod on the Squid Squad” by becoming a supporting member  and help keep KSQD surfing the air waves! Consider underwriting your business or agency and showing our listeners your support for State of Mind. RESOURCES * Indicates Santa Cruz Local Books & Articles An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison. This is a trailblazing autobiography of a psychiatrist who also lives with Bipolar 1. Hearing about her recovery journey helped me feel less alone when I first got my diagnosis. Mind Fixers: Psychiatry's Troubled Search for the Biology of Mental Illness by Anne Harrington. If you are interested in the history of science and psychiatry, this book provides insightful historical context for modern day psychiatric interventions for bipolar disorder  and other mental illnesses. A Diagnosis of Mental Illness Need Not End a College Career – Short article by Marjorie Baldwin / NAMI.com / March 19, 2018. Back to school with bipolar? How college can unleash mania – Excellent article describing triggers, ways to manage the illness, identifies risk factors to watch out for and offers links to additional resources.  By Michele Hoos / Health.com / September 21, 2010. Managing My Life With Bipolar Disorder – WebMD short online article with 7 prevention practices to help manage symptoms of Bipolar Disorder. Medically Reviewed by Neha Pathak, MD on February 01, 2022. Web Resources The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance – Focusing solely on depression and bipolar disorders and offering peer-based, wellness-oriented support and empowering services and resources online 24/7, in local support groups, in audio and video casts, or in printed materials distributed by DBSA and their chapters. This is where our guest Allyson attends her support groups. WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) – a self-designed prevention and wellness tool that you can use to get well and stay well. Many versions of this and templates to fill out can also be found by searching online for WRAP Plan templates. Julie A. Fast (@juliefast) on Instagram for tips and reminders on your recovery journey with Bipolar. Julie is a woman with Bipolar 1 who is an advocate and author supporting people with bipolar disorder  and their loved ones. *NAMI Santa Cruz County – Free classes & support groups, crisis information and locally oriented resources and support and advocacy on the countywide level. NAMI National – Website with extensive information and research on mental health and advocacy at the nation level. NAMI California – Training, education and mental health advocacy information. How Do you Treat Bipolar Disorder – Practical information from Mental Health America website about the primary ways to treat and manage bipolar disorder. Resources Specifically for the University of California, Santa Cruz Community *Counseling and Psychological Services at University of California, Santa Cruz – Also known as “CAPS,” offers culturally appropriate mental health services to currently enrolled UCSC students only, as well as consultation to faculty, staff, and families. *Disability Resource Center at University of California, Santa Cruz – Works to assist the UCSC campus with equal educational access for students with disabilities. Supports retention and graduation of students with disabilities, promotes a non-discriminatory campus environment and encourages student development and independence *Slug Support Program at University of California, Santa Cruz – The UCSC Slug Support Program was created to promote early intervention with students of concern to prevent culminating problems from escalating into a crisis.  The goal of the Slug Support Program is to identify students navigating difficult or challenging situations and assist them in resolving their concerns. *Mental Health Resources for Students at the University of California, Santa Cruz – A comprehensive list of on-campus and off-campus mental health resources specific for college students. Resources for the Cabrillo College Community *Accessibility Support Center – Provides services, accommodations, and academic support for students with disabilities (including mental health diagnoses) and learning differences at Cabrillo College. ASC assists the college to meet the requirements ensuring that all programs, services, and activities are accessible to and usable by students with disabilities. Contact Guests *Shuyun David Lo, MD – Can be contacted through Counseling & Psychological Services at University of California, Santa Cruz *Allyson Makuch – You can hear more of her music at her website here: Echoes and Artifacts * Indicates Santa Cruz Local

Episode #46: An inside look at traumatic brain injury, or “TBI,” and how these injuries influence mental health. People of all ages get them in a variety of ways—from sports injuries, to car accidents, to domestic falls and many of these individuals develop mental health symptoms that can last for months or even years. This show was recorded in Santa Cruz, California, one of the surfing capitals of the country and while mild traumatic brain injuries such as concussions are common in many sports, head injuries are the most common injury among surfers, comprising one-fourth of the total. Children and youths are particularly susceptible and those who sustain even a mild brain injury (often referred to as a concussion), have a 40% increased risk of developing mental health symptoms. Because these issues can appear many months after the injury, doctors and care providers need to pay particular attention to the mental state of patients long after a traumatic brain injury of any severity. Our guest and author JoAnne Jones talks about her recovery from a severe traumatic brain injury that occurred when she was assaulted and robbed. Also with us is rehabilitation and physical medicine specialist Dr. Jennifer Yu who shares information about the mental health symptoms, treatment approaches, and recovery strategies associated with mild to severe traumatic brain injuries. Broadcast: 9/4/22 & 9/13/22 Special thanks  to Jeanne Baldzikowski for audio production, Jennifer Young for underwriting outreach, Lisa Herendeen for research, Leslie Nielsen for “In Your Voice” Coordination and Izzy Weisz for marketing. And thanks to acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg for composing, performing, and donating the use of our theme music. LISTEN ANYTIME or subscribe to get new or past episodes delivered to your listening device: Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher  / TuneIn JOIN EMAIL LIST Want to know our interesting topic each month? Simply  SIGN UP for our email list! FOLLOW US Facebook  @stateofmindksqd Instagram @state_of_mind.radio SUGGEST A TOPIC If you or someone you know has topic ideas for future shows or a story of mental health recovery to share, please email debra.stateofmind@ksqd.org SHARE YOUR STORY In Your Voice are short segments on the show where a listener gets to share their experience of the topic we are discussing. You can call us at 831- 824-4324 and leave a 1-3 minute message about: a mental health experience you've had, something that has contributed to your mental health recovery journey, or share a resource that has helped you. Alternatively, you can make a 1-3 minute audio recording right on your phone and email that file to debra.stateofmind@ksqd.org. Your voice may just become part of one of our future shows! SUPPORT OR UNDERWRITE If you like what you're hearing here on KSQD, also affectionately called K– Squid, you can become a “Philanthropod on the Squid Squad” by becoming a supporting member  and help keep KSQD surfing the air waves! Consider underwriting your business or agency and showing our listeners your support for State of Mind. RESOURCES * Indicates Santa Cruz Local Organizations & Websites Brain Injury Association of California - The Brain Injury Association collectively provides various resources for TBI survivors, caregivers, and professionals. This is the link to the California branch. The Centre for Neuro Skills — In Emeryville, CA has many comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs for patients recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries. Brain Injury of America – National organization providing various resources for TBI survivors, caregivers, and professionals. One Hit Away Foundation — Offers resources for healing and preventing sports-related brain injuries caused by a concussion, sub-concussive hits or a Traumatic Brain Injury. This Documentary shares the real-life stories from the surfing community about their relationship with OneHitAway Foundation. The power of being introduced to brain healing / brain health options is changing the way the surfing community views their current and long-term health. Local Santa Cruz Treatment Dominican Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Center * — The primary provider of neurological rehabilitative therapy in Santa Cruz. The Stroke Center at Cabrillo College * –Serves adults with acquired disabilities including, but not limited to, TBI. JoAnne's Recommended Resources Yoga. I take classes two days a week. The formal structure and direction is essential. I also try to do yoga poses throughout the day to stay aware of my posture, abdominal muscles and breathing. Yoga and meditation with Karen Zelin * AM Yoga with Rodney Yee Mindful meditation for stress reduction, the model pioneered by Jon Kabat-Zinn Jon Kabat-Zinn's Mindful Website — Everyday mindfulness practices Jon Kabat-Zinn on YouTube Writing — Any form of writing that allows me to let my imagination take over Check out writing courses through Cabrillo College * & Cabrillo College Extension * Writing Classes with Laura Davis * When Covid 19 allows more indoor programming, check out London Nelson Community Center / Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Classes * Regular exercise: As I age, I don't run as much or lift heavy weights or do as many push-up or mountain climbs. I do walk a few miles each day, try to spend as much, or more time, standing and doing things as I so sitting, and walk my dog or take her to the beach every day Rest. TBI and PTSD exact an energy toll. I've learned to accept the fact that I need to rest each day, in a quiet space. Books & Articles Headstrong: Surviving a traumatic brain injury — by JoAnne Joans. SheWritesPress (2019). Headstrong tells the story of how she learned to live with the daily challenges of TBI. Also available at Bookshop Santa Cruz. Over My Head: A Doctor's Own Story of Head Injury from the Inside Looking Out —by Claudia Osborn. Andrews McMeel Publishing. (1997). Locked inside a brain-injured head looking out at a challenging world is the premise of this extraordinary autobiography. Aftermath: Violence and the remaking of the self — by Susan J. Brison, Princeton University Press. (2002). A personal narrative of recovery and an illuminating philosophical exploration of trauma. Big thrills, dangerous spills: Local nonprofits provide treatment options for surfers who suffer brain injuries — by Jim Seimas | Santa Cruz Sentinel. PUBLISHED: February 13, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. | UPDATED: February 16, 2021 at 10:37 a.m. Mental Health Disorders Common Following Mild Head Injury — NIH-funded study identifies risk factors for neuropsychiatric conditions after concussion. NIH News Release / January 30, 2019. Caregiver Support Del Mar Caregiver Support *—  A Program of Health Projects Center, dedicates their attention and service to caregivers, advocating for public recognition of their worth and value to society while providing low- or no-cost consultations, education, support groups, and respite to caregivers in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties. Family Caregivers Alliance  — Provides services to family caregivers of adults with physical and cognitive impairments, such as Parkinson's, stroke, Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. Services include assessment, care planning, direct care skills, wellness programs, respite services, and legal/financial consultation vouchers. Ongoing support available with FCA, also now on a digital service platform. FCA is a longtime advocate for caregivers in the areas of policy, health and social system development, research, and public awareness, on the state, national and international levels. Offers support groups, classes, resources and events for caregivers and the people who receive their care. AARP Resources to Help Caregivers  — A rich source of educational articles and information to help support caregivers. The National Alliance for Caregiving — An organization dedicated to improving quality of life for friend and family caregivers and those in their care, by advancing research, advocacy, and innovation. Provides research, advocacy and information on resources on caregiving. Contact Guests Jennifer Yu, M.D. (831) 462-4444, Email: jennifer.yu@commonspirit.org Website: Dignity Health JoAnne Joans Phone: (413) 387-3152 Email: joanne.jones1@comcast.net Website: https://joannejonesauthor.com/

Episode #44: Psychotherapist Debra Sloss is joined by Judith Ain and Family Medicine Physician Assistant and Integrative Medicine Specialist Dr. Cynthia Quattro to discuss the tick-borne illness Lyme Disease and the mental health effects associated with this disease. Judith shares her personal story of deteriorating health until she was diagnosed with Lyme Disease and how she's learned to live with long-term symptoms. She talks about the impact that discouragement and fatigue have had on her life, how she continues to find ways to care for herself, manage her symptoms, and contribute to her community. Dr. Quattro offers information about the bacterium that causes Lyme Disease, how to access diagnosis and treatment from Lyme-Literate providers who are doctors with extensive experience with Lyme disease, and common co-infections. She also offers information about integrative treatment approaches. Broadcast: 7/3/22 Special thanks  to Jeanne Baldzikowski for audio production, Jennifer Young for underwriting outreach, Lisa Herendeen for research, Leslie Nielsen for In Your Voice Coordination and Izzy Weisz for marketing. And thanks to acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg for composing, performing, and donating the use of our theme music. LISTEN ANYTIME or subscribe to get new or past episodes delivered to your listening device: Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher  / TuneIn JOIN EMAIL LIST Want to know our interesting topic each month? Simply  SIGN UP for our email list! FOLLOW US Facebook  @stateofmindksqd Instagram @state_of_mind.radio SUGGEST A TOPIC If you or someone you know has topic ideas for future shows or a story of mental health recovery to share, please email debra.stateofmind@ksqd.org SHARE YOUR STORY In Your Voice are short segments on the show where a listener gets to share their experience of the topic we are discussing. You can call us at 831- 824-4324 and leave a 1-3 minute message about: a mental health experience you've had, something that has contributed to your mental health recovery journey, or share a resource that has helped you. Alternatively, you can make a 1-3 minute audio recording right on your phone and email that file to debra.stateofmind@ksqd.org. Your voice may just become part of one of our future shows! SUPPORT OR UNDERWRITE If you like what you're hearing here on KSQD, also affectionately called K– Squid, you can become a “Philanthropod on the Squid Squad” by becoming a supporting member  and help keep KSQD surfing the air waves! Consider underwriting your business or agency and showing our listeners your support for State of Mind. RESOURCES Article About Preventive Measures – ‘Officials urge caution as tick season begins: Western black-legged ticks, common in winter, can transmit Lyme.' (online) Santa Cruz Sentinel, 22 December, 2019. Treatment Five Branches University – A clinic in Santa Cruz that provides Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and integrative healthcare  since 1984. Dr. Warren Klausner's website – local doctor who treats Lyme Disease.  Page also includes a link to a tool that can help people assess the likelihood that they might have Lyme and or other tick-borne diseases. Information IGeneX - Well respected lab that tests for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society – Resource to find Lyme-literate doctors Bay Area Lyme Foundation – Free tick testing www.bayarealyme.org Lyme Disease.org – Education and information, research & advocacy. Publisher of the Lyme Times. Global Lyme Alliance - Offering education to patients and professionals including information about Lyme Disease prevention. MyLymeData –  Patient data base. MyLymeData uses big data research tools that allow patients to quickly and privately pool their data to determine which treatments work best. Multiple Systemic Infectious Diseases Syndrome (MSIDS) QUESTIONAIRE – “MSIDS is a symptom complex of Lyme disease and multiple associated tick-borne co- infections that encompasses not only infections with Borrelia burgdorferi, the etiological agent of Lyme Disease, but also other bacterial infections, viral infections, parasitic infections, and fungal infections.” Psychiatric Lyme Disease Brochure – For Mental Health Professionals by ILADS.  What every mental health specialist should know about Lyme and tick-borne illness. The California Department of Public Health –  Some helpful information on prevention of tick-borne diseases Books Why Can't I Get Better? Solving the Mystery of Lyme and Chronic Disease  by Richard Horowitz Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence by Rick Hanson Film Under Your Skin –- Powerful documentary about Lyme Disease Mindfulness & Other Resources Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief – Guided Practices for Reclaiming Your Body and Your Life with Jon Kabat-Zinn Kaiser Permanente –Guided Meditations  - Free guided meditations for various health conditions and wellness topics Good Medicine - How to Turn Pain into Compassion with Tonglen – A talk by Pema Chodron Capacitar Emergency Response Tool Kit Contact Guests Cynthia Quattro – A Physician Assistant and Doctor of Acupuncture, practices Integrative Health Medicine. She offers a nutrition based medical practice promoting a healthy lifestyle and gentle Japanese style acupuncture. Her practice focuses on a health care plan designed to promote wellness and prevent chronic diseases. She treats chronic diseases, including Lyme disease, metabolism and hormone imbalances, and cognitive changes. Phone: (831) 427 5311 Email: quattrodoc@gmail.com Website:drquattro.com

Episode #45: People all over the world are experiencing mental health issues in response to climate change, including  trauma, anxiety, and grief. Even people without a diagnosable condition can find this topic overwhelming and paralyzing. In this episode, we're joined by Gen Zer Chloe Rosen, an outdoor educator and dance artist who talks about growing up with climate change awareness and its impact on their mental health. Also with us is Paula Wild, a Millennial Yoga Therapist and Outdoor Educator who describes the impacts of climate change on her life and shares some healing practices that can help us individually and in community be better prepared to address the growing global mental health crisis caused by climate change. Both guests discuss how they are finding ways to cope with and address this issue in their lives and work. Broadcast: 8/7/22 & 8/8/22 Special thanks  to Jeanne Baldzikowski for audio production, Jennifer Young for underwriting outreach, Lisa Herendeen for research, Leslie Nielsen for “In Your Voice” Coordination and Izzy Weisz for marketing. And thanks to acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg for composing, performing, and donating the use of our theme music. LISTEN ANYTIME or subscribe to get new or past episodes delivered to your listening device: Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher  / TuneIn JOIN EMAIL LIST Want to know our interesting topic each month? Simply  SIGN UP for our email list! FOLLOW US Facebook  @stateofmindksqd Instagram @state_of_mind.radio SUGGEST A TOPIC If you or someone you know has topic ideas for future shows or a story of mental health recovery to share, please email debra.stateofmind@ksqd.org SHARE YOUR STORY In Your Voice are short segments on the show where a listener gets to share their experience of the topic we are discussing. You can call us at 831- 824-4324 and leave a 1-3 minute message about: a mental health experience you've had, something that has contributed to your mental health recovery journey, or share a resource that has helped you. Alternatively, you can make a 1-3 minute audio recording right on your phone and email that file to debra.stateofmind@ksqd.org. Your voice may just become part of one of our future shows! SUPPORT OR UNDERWRITE If you like what you're hearing here on KSQD, also affectionately called K– Squid, you can become a “Philanthropod on the Squid Squad” by becoming a supporting member  and help keep KSQD surfing the air waves! Consider underwriting your business or agency and showing our listeners your support for State of Mind. RESOURCES Websites The Work That Reconnects Network — Helping people discover and experience their innate connections with each other and the self-healing powers of the web of life, transforming despair and overwhelm into inspired, collaborative action. Joanna Macy and Her Work — Learn more about the work and publications of Joanna Macy Ph.D, author, teacher, and scholar of Buddhism, systems thinking and deep ecology. She is a respected voice in the movements of peace, justice and ecology and weaves her scholarship with learnings from six decades of activism. Climate Mental Health Network — Organization that addresses the mental health consequences of climate change through education, community engagement, and by harnessing the power of media and technology. Their website has an extensive Resource List. US Climate and Health Alliance — A national network of health and public health organizations and professionals dedicated to addressing the threats of climate change to health. Their mission is to amplify the health voice on a wide range of issues related to climate change and health, and to advance climate solutions that benefit health and equity, at all levels of governance. Videos Breathing Through — A practice for cultivating compassion and supporting us in processing challenging thoughts and feelings as they arise. https://vimeo.com/60909610 Podcasts For the Wild — An inspiring podcast community sharing stories of truth and hope around our planet to help connect and inspire us in challenging times. Books, Reports & Articles World as Lover, World as Self, 30th Anniversary Edition — by J. Macy. Foreword by Joan Halifax, Edited by Stephanie Kaza. Parallax Press (2021) Braiding Sweetgrass —  by Robin Wall Kimmerer. About Indigenous ways of tending to the planet that are awe-inspiring. Chloe says, “This book is so important, and breathtakingly beautiful!” A Queer Dharma: Yoga and Meditations for Liberation — by Jacoby Ballard, a trans activist, yoga teacher/student, and an important voice in collective healing/liberation. Spell for Another Day on Earth — Poem by Adrienne Maree Brown who is a writer, activist, and artist. Our guest Chole recommends her blog which includes poems such as this one, essays, and more that she finds inspiring. Five Tips for Talking With Kids About What's Going On in the World — By discussing challenging topics with our children, we can help them practice compassion. By Shauna Tominey | May 24, 2022 Climate Change  & Youth Mental Health: Psychological Impacts, Resilience Resources and Future Directions — A jointly commissioned report offering seven core strategies that are rooted in empirical research and represent promising approaches for addressing climate anxiety and grief. December, 2021 Climate Change Enters the Therapy Room — A New York Times article about climate change and the powerful psychological impact it is having, not just on the people bearing the brunt of it, but on people following it through news and research. By Ellen Barry / Feb. 6, 2022. Can We Be Hopeful and Courageous in the Face of Climate Change? — A Greater Good Magazine article about a teenager who draws on the work of Martin Luther King Jr. for inspiration in the fight against climate change. By Liko Smith-Doo| January 17, 2022. Mental Health and our Changing Climate: Impacts, Inequities, Responses  / 2021 Edition — A report issued by American Psychological Association in conjunction with Climate for Health & EcoAmerica that provides the latest information on the multiple effects of climate change on mental health, the structural inequities that lead to some populations bearing greater impacts, and how people think about and respond to climate change and more just society. More Information Climate Psychology Alliance Online Handbook — A collection of short 500-word articles defining and discussing aspects of psychology in relation to climate change. The “Work That Reconnects” Resource List — A compilation of articles, audio, books, poetry, practices, songs and music, training videos and more. Show Guests Paula Wild — Offers  one-on-one therapeutic work with clients and trainings. Upcoming October 2022 Training: Roots of Resilience: Yoga & The Work That Reconnects Email: paula@wildawakewellness.com Balanced Rock — Show guest Paula Wild works for this Yosemite-based non-profit that has been inspiring health and wellbeing through their programs and classes since 1999. They offer trainings, workshops and retreats that can support mental health around topics of climate change (Solastalgia). They work to inspire health and wellbeing through deep connection to nature and spirit. Chloe Rosen Email: chloe.m.rosen@gmail.com Queer Yoga -- Sapphire Yoga Collective – Show guest Chloe Rosen is one of the founding members of Sapphire Yoga Collective that offers  weekly donation-based classes to the queer community. She finds it an immense gift to practice among fellow queer folks under the sun. Find out more at @sapphireyogacollective (on Instagram). Santa Cruz Kids in Nature Program — Show guest Chloe Rosen works for this outdoor-based Nature Club for young children focused on fostering creativity, confidence, communication skills, community, ecological stewardship, curiosity, consent, and social justice ethics. Core curriculums revolve around Social Emotional Learning, Natural History, and Cultural History/Social Justice. Chloe's recommendations for health and wellbeing: Cookie's Int/Adv Improvisation and Release Class at Motion Pacific  (Sundays at 10:30) This class, among others (Molly's Tues. contemporary) have been a lifeline for me. Taking the time to check in with my nervous system/ move energy through the body really keeps me going when things get difficult. Beautiful Chorus — High frequency love music. Since 2012, BEAUTIFUL CHORUS have quietly become one of the most successful independent vocal groups in the world, with more than 600,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Their music is everything -- it reminds me how lucky I am to be alive and of this earth. 

Episode #43: This month we take a deeper dive into the question “What's Your Soul Food?“ We continue to explore the many ways our listeners take care of their bodies and minds. We'll learn more about how these self-care practices help us work through traumas and find resilience when facing life's challenges. In this episode, we'll hear from a new group of community members about the soul food practices that they have found to nourish themselves. Joining your host Debra Sloss is psychotherapist and trauma specialist Kara Bowman. Together they discuss how self-care supports mental and physical health. If you like what you hear in this episode, be sure to check out Episode 42, Part 1 in the Building Resilience series to hear more on this topic! We hope that these two episodes will help you expand and relish your own soul food buffet! Broadcast: 6/5/22 & 6/13/22 Special thanks  to Jeanne Baldzikowski for audio production, Jennifer Young for research and outreach, Leslie Nielsen for outreach and Izzy Weisz for marketing. And thanks to acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg for composing, performing, and donating the use of our theme music. LISTEN ANYTIME or subscribe to get new or past episodes delivered to your listening device: Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher  / TuneIn JOIN EMAIL LIST Want to know our interesting topic each month? Simply  SIGN UP for our email list! FOLLOW US Facebook  @stateofmindksqd Instagram @state_of_mind.radio SUGGEST A TOPIC If you or someone you know has topic ideas for future shows or a story of mental health recovery to share, please email debra.stateofmind@ksqd.org SHARE YOUR STORY In Your Voice are short segments on the show where a listener gets to share their experience of the topic we are discussing. You can call us at 831- 824-4324 and leave a 1-3 minute message about: a mental health experience you've had, something that has contributed to your mental health recovery journey, or share a resource that has helped you. Alternatively, you can make a 1-3 minute audio recording right on your phone and email that file to debra.stateofmind@ksqd.org. Your voice may just become part of one of our future shows! SUPPORT OR UNDERWRITE If you like what you're hearing here on KSQD, also affectionately called K– Squid, you can become a “Philanthropod on the Squid Squad” by becoming a supporting member  and help keep KSQD surfing the air waves! Consider underwriting your business or agency and showing our listeners your support for State of Mind.   RESOURCES Sound Bites & Resources from Contributors Michael – Listen to audio here: Dedicated to helping others be their best selves as a law enforcement officer in our local jails, upon retirement he unexpectedly found a new way to bring out his best self....on the dancefloor!  He welcomes you to join him and fellow dancers to tap into this joyful elixir of life. Michael Lew teaches Country Western Line Dancing in two locations: Mid County Senior Center, 829 Bay Ave., in Capitola on Tuesdays from 5pm to 6pm Jade Street Park, 4400 Jade Street, Capitola on Thursday from 7:15 to 8:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to come and experience the fun of dancing! Email: dancingraider@yahoo.com Andrea – Listen to audio here: On the other side of decades of an eating disorder, substance abuse, and debilitating anxiety and depression, this psychotherapist leans on nature (and visualizations of nature), crafting gifts, and intentional laughter through laughter yoga as her soul foods. Free Guided Insight Timer Meditations – by Andrea Wachter. Scroll past the first row to find the many no-cost guided meditations led by Andrea. Anxiety Management, Overeating and Body Relationship Courses – offered and taught by Andrea Wachter. Annie – Listen to audio here: Working in the mental health field and dealing with bipolar disorder and depression, all kinds of yoga is her soul food, bringing her relaxation with synchronous breath and movement and flexibility of body and mind. She's so grateful for her friend introducing her to yoga 11 years ago! Yoga with Adrienne on YouTube – A free YouTube channel with calming videos tutorials for yoga. An easy and free way to do yoga in your own home. FitnessBlender.com - A website with hundreds of free and high-quality guided exercise videos that vary in type of exercise, body focus, and length. This whole-person focused site also includes recipes, easy to read articles about health and wellbeing written by experts, and mindfulness videos. CA Peer-Run Warmline - 24/7 phone number and online chat for emotional support, staffed by people with lived experience with mental health challenges. National Alliance for Mental Illness – Santa Cruz County Chapter — Provides free information, education classes, and support groups and does advocacy work helping those with loved ones with mental illness. Carol– Listen to audio here: Grateful that somehow later in life she has learned to prioritize self-carerather than distract with busyness or succumb to the storms.  Her commitment to self-care makes her more emotionally available to her adult son who is recovering from a recent mental illness episode and together they share soul foods of hiking, emoting, talking, and meditating. Kelly – Listen to audio here: This empty nester with a new physical limitation reached out to find new soul foods during the pandemic.  It took creativity, a little splurging, and persistence, but now she has a steady diet of soul food. Yvette – Listen to audio here: For decades this artist has found a variety of art forms that help her be with her emotions and thoughts and opens her to her options and coping skills.  She has learned to trust in the dance of her mind, heart, and hand. Teaching others how to find their creative confidence is another soul food born out of her art. Sheila – Listen to audio here: While lovingly tending, anticipating, and harvesting the many gifts of her garden…texture, color, design, delicious treats for her and friends…this gardener's aches, fears, and loneliness fade away. Connor – Listen to audio here: For this soul food foodie nothing can beat donuts and coffee on a nature walk with a friend for this.  Well, except maybe driving with a friend, listening to music, and savoring a gourmet sandwich at a nearby town. Debra's Resources: Greater Good Magazine – Research based stories, tools, tips and classes for building social and emotional well–being. AllTrails – A website where you can find a list of and maps for 68 scenic trails in the Santa Cruz area for hiking, biking, trail running, exploring or other outdoor activities. Or search for trails in any other area. Trauma and the Nervous System: A Polyvagal Perspective– a 9–minute video explaining how our nervous systems work, how and why they can become dysregulated and describes ways to settle and regulate your nervous system for improved mental and physical health. Debra's Quick Reads: Volunteering/Service: What We Get When We Give Play: Play Doesn't End with Childhood: Why Adults Need Recess Too Music: Music and Brain Health Nature: Immerse Yourself in a Forest for Better Health Awe: Eight Reasons Why Awe Makes Your Life Better Laughter: Therapeutic Benefits of Laughter in Mental Health: A Theoretical Review & How Does Humor Affect Mental Health? Kara's Resources Self–Care Is Important: Why Is It So Hard to Practice?– Article by F. Diane Barth, LCSW What Is Self–Care & Why Is Caring About Yourself Important?– Article by Katherine Hurst that mentions the five kinds of self–care. 275 Self Care Ideas –  Article by S.J. Scott / February 28, 2022 – A list of ideas for self–care divided into categories for emotional, mental, physical, pleasure, sensory, social and spiritual. InterPlay – An active, creative way to unlock the wisdom of the body. Classes are online or in person in Aptos. Calm or Headspace – Phone apps with audio guided meditations and visualizations. Both include audios for sleep. NVC Santa Cruz – Classes and tools for building deeper, more authentic connection with others as well as with ourselves. Diet and Depression, Harvard Heath Publishing – Article that discusses why diet is an important component of mental health. Laughter Yoga – Find Laughter Yoga Santa Cruz on meetup.com Research Cited – A complete list with references. Other: Santa Cruz County Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services –Provides parks, coastal access points, trails, and cultural and recreational programs for all ages throughout the unincorporated county. Come be active, explore, learn, play and connect where our diverse natural and cultural resources are celebrated and protected for generations to come!  To find a park or trail to explore or a class or program to enjoy in our biannual activity guide, visit www.scparks.com. Family Service Agency (FSA) of the Central Coast is a dedicated underwriter of State of Mind. FSA provides resources, support, and counseling services to adults and children.  FSA believes in the power and potential of people of all ages and backgrounds to discover their own creative solutions and welcomes people of diverse cultures, genders, sexual orientations, ages, faiths, socio–economic backgrounds.  FSA Counseling Offices offer Medi–Cal, Medicare, and low–cost, sliding scale services in both downtown Santa Cruz 831–423–9444 x200 and in Soquel 831–346–6767 x200. Contact Guests: Debra Sloss, LMFT www.debrasloss.com Email: debra@debrasloss.com Kara Bowman, LMFT www.karabowman.com Email: bowmantherapy@gmail.com     Phone: (831) 219–8522

Youtube Version https://youtu.be/T4U_qH2Y7cc https://beatschoolinc.com Jennifer Young is the mind behind BEATSchool Inc. A graduate of Colorado State University with a M. ED in Adult Education and Human Resources Training, and former English teacher and educational leader who has worked in education for nearly eight years, she believes education is key to change. Now, she is ready to build a community learning center to help the community where adult education programs and trade school options are offered because they are proven to work! As the mother of young boys and wife to a hard working plumber, she resonates with the importance of trades to our society. Without electricians or plumbers our properties would not be properly maintained. With accessible sustainable training in trades this will provide successful tradespersons for our future! BEATSchool Inc. is what our community needs and what our skilled individuals deserve! Learning to live a life of freedom through craftsmanship, entrepreneurship, and education is what everyone should have a right to do!

Jennifer Young, CEO at Technology Councils of North America (TECNA), discusses technology related legislation at the Federal level, including data privacy, immigration reform, and more. The Iowa Tech Policy Podcast is proudly presented by SHAZAM, with additional support provided by Dentons Davis Brown.

Episode #42: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In honor of this we explore the question “What is Your Soul Food?“ This episode is about self-care and the many ways we can attend to ourselves to support our mental health. But it is also about so much more than that!  These “soul food” activities and practices also help us work through both large and small traumas and helps us feel more resilient when facing the challenges of life. When we find ways to feed our own soul, we find ourselves more internally resourced and, therefore, more available to be kind, feel compassion and lend support to others. In this show, we hear from some community members about the soul foods that nourish them.  Host psychotherapist Debra Sloss and psychotherapist and grief and trauma specialist Kara Bowman discuss how soul foods support mental and physical health. We received such an array of different approaches from our listeners, that we made this this into a two-part series. Join us again next month for “Building Resilience: What's Your Soul Food? – Part 2” to hear more!  We hope these two episodes help you relish your own soul food buffet! Broadcast: 5/1/22 Special thanks  to Jeanne Baldzikowski for audio production, Jennifer Young for research and outreach, Leslie Nielsen for outreach and Izzy Weisz for marketing. And thanks to acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg for composing, performing, and donating the use of our theme music. LISTEN ANYTIME or subscribe to get new or past episodes delivered to your listening device: Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher  / TuneIn JOIN EMAIL LIST Want to know our interesting topic each month? Simply  SIGN UP for our email list! FOLLOW US Facebook  @stateofmindksqd Instagram @state_of_mind.radio SUGGEST A TOPIC If you or someone you know has topic ideas for future shows or a story of mental health recovery to share, please email debra.stateofmind@ksqd.org SHARE YOUR STORY In Your Voice are short segments on the show where a listener gets to share their experience of the topic we are discussing. You can call us at 831- 824-4324 and leave a 1-3 minute message about: a mental health experience you've had, something that has contributed to your mental health recovery journey, or share a resource that has helped you. Alternatively, you can make a 1-3 minute audio recording right on your phone and email that file to debra.stateofmind@ksqd.org. Your voice may just become part of one of our future shows! SUPPORT OR UNDERWRITE If you like what you're hearing here on KSQD, also affectionately called K– Squid, you can become a “Philanthropod on the Squid Squad” by becoming a supporting member  and help keep KSQD surfing the air waves! Consider underwriting your business or agency and showing our listeners your support for State of Mind. RESOURCES Sound Bites & Resources from Contributors Cindy – Listen to audio here: This multi–tasker quit her job for a year and leaned on “the basics”:  exercise, eating right, good deeds, and dog cuddles.  One good habit inspires confidence in creating another good habit. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones – Book by James Clear that offers a framework for improving your daily habits. Pintrist.com – a website to find endless Vegan or any Recipes.  Zach – Listen to audio here: Cycling is a soul food for a healthy body and spirit for this cyclist.  Cycling releases depressive or stressful feelings and increases lucidity, patience and tolerance. With a new move to NYC, cycling remains an anchoring constant. Strava – An application that works to track your fitness progress and a resource to find new routes and trails for cycling, running, hiking etc. Payson McElveen Podcast –  A professional cyclist that also has a podcast in which he interviews pro and ex-pro cyclists on their journeys and experiences. Support and Explore your Local Bike Shops! – I work at NYC Velo in the East Village and I work to enable people to pursue their cycling and fitness goals. Look to your local bike shop for guidance and help toward achieving your cycling goals. Cycling is all inclusive so don't shy away from stopping in a shop! Go – Listen to audio here: The host's 86–year–old mom has been a pied piper for family and new MeetUp or NextDoor friends with game playing!  Her phone and computer keep her connected to others and fun. NextDoor.com – a social media website that allows you to contact neighbors and make new friends. MeetUp.com – a social media website that offers opportunities to join groups with shared interests. Find Your Local Library – Public Libraries have computer stations and lend books, movies, and music in person and digitally. Many offer English classes and other programs. Little Free Libraries –Use this map to find a little free library near you and get free books shared by your neighbors. Leslie – Listen to audio here: Using her adult daughter for inspiration, since the passing of her son from suicide she has used a four–course meal of Soul Food:  nature walks, social connection, a good night's sleep, and volunteer teaching with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Santa Cruz. National Alliance for Mental Illness – Santa Cruz County Chapter — Provides free information, education classes, and support groups and does advocacy work helping those with loved ones with mental illness. New Brighton State Beach is Leslie's favorite walking beach which she also says “is beautiful!” Suki – Listen to audio here: Coming from a musical family that was serious about music, this writer and online educator now sings all the time for sheer joy or "as a meditation." She experiences music permeating the home, just for the joy of it, as a wonderful soul food staple. Suki shares more details about her Soul Foods… Listening to live music played by professionals or some random person on a street corner. Live music is Alive! Polished recordings are nice, but they do not offer living experiences. Taking up an instrument or singing.  Don't be afraid to make music badly. Music played joyfully is great for the soul, whether the music maker is skillful or not! Curating my own social media. You hear a lot about social media's negative effects. However, social media helped me keep my connection to music alive during the pandemic. Seek out groups in your areas of interest that are run in a healthy way. If the conversation gets unhealthy, leave. Turn off all your negative social media "friends." Even if you love them as people, you don't have to let their mental ugliness into all of your waking hours. Use tools like Social Fixer to defeat social media algorithms. Those algorithms do not have your mental health in mind. Use your own social media feed to share with your friends in a healthy way. Gabriel – Listen to audio here: As a long–time trauma, grief, and loss counselor and father of five, he found mindful meditation helped him and others weather life's storms.  In retirement, singing and playing ukulelewith friends brings a good serving of soul food. Guided Meditation by Gabriel – a simple short guided mediation. Emma – Listen to audio here: Recovering from perpetually focusing on others, her soul foods are all about focusing on her:  noticing her feelings with curiosity and care throughout the day, only saying yes to invitations if her body says “hell, yes!” and her weekly “me” date.  Debra's Resources: Greater Good Magazine – Research based stories, tools, tips and classes for building social and emotional well–being. Trauma and the Nervous System: A Polyvagal Perspective– a 9–minute video explaining how our nervous systems work, how and why they can become dysregulated and describes ways to settle and regulate your nervous system for improved mental and physical health. AllTrails – A website where you can find a list of and maps for 68 scenic trails in the Santa Cruz area for hiking, biking, trail running, exploring or other outdoor activities. Or search for trails in any other area. Debra's Quick Reads: Volunteering/Service: What We Get When We Give Play: Play Doesn't End with Childhood: Why Adults Need Recess Too Music: Music and Brain Health Nature: Immerse Yourself in a Forest for Better Health Awe: Eight Reasons Why Awe Makes Your Life Better Laughter: Therapeutic Benefits of Laughter in Mental Health: A Theoretical Review & How Does Humor Affect Mental Health? Kara's Resources Self–Care Is Important: Why Is It So Hard to Practice?– Article by F. Diane Barth, LCSW What Is Self–Care & Why Is Caring About Yourself Important?– Article by Katherine Hurst that mentions the five kinds of self–care. 275 Self Care Ideas –  Article by S.J. Scott / February 28, 2022 – A list of ideas for self–care divided into categories for emotional, mental, physical, pleasure, sensory, social and spiritual. InterPlay – An active, creative way to unlock the wisdom of the body. Classes are online or in person in Aptos. Calm or Headspace – Phone apps with audio guided meditations and visualizations. Both include audios for sleep. NVC Santa Cruz – Classes and tools for building deeper, more authentic connection with others as well as with ourselves. Diet and Depression, Harvard Heath Publishing – Article that discusses why diet is an important component of mental health. Laughter Yoga – Find Laughter Yoga Santa Cruz on meetup.com Research Cited – A complete list with references. Other Santa Cruz County Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services –Provides parks, coastal access points, trails, and cultural and recreational programs for all ages throughout the unincorporated county. Come be active, explore, learn, play and connect where our diverse natural and cultural resources are celebrated and protected for generations to come!  To find a park or trail to explore or a class or program to enjoy in our biannual activity guide, visit www.scparks.com. Family Service Agency (FSA) of the Central Coast is a dedicated underwriter of State of Mind. FSA provides resources, support, and counseling services to adults and children.  FSA believes in the power and potential of people of all ages and backgrounds to discover their own creative solutions and welcomes people of diverse cultures, genders, sexual orientations, ages, faiths, socio–economic backgrounds.  FSA Counseling Offices offer Medi–Cal, Medicare, and low–cost, sliding scale services in both downtown Santa Cruz 831–423–9444 x200 and in Soquel 831–346–6767 x200. Contact Guests: Debra Sloss, LMFT www.debrasloss.com Email: debra@debrasloss.com Kara Bowman, LMFT www.karabowman.com Email: bowmantherapy@gmail.com     Phone: (831) 219–8522

Episode #41: In this episode we'll explore the complicated and often misunderstood topic of Codependency vs. Interdependency. In codependent relationships, one person does much of the giving and at the same time tries to get their own needs met by controlling the other person. While some people will recreate these same codependent patterns in many of their relationships, others may find that they have just one difficult relationship, in which establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries is challenging. This situation often arises when we have a loved one with mental health problems, substance abuse problems, or their own unskillful ways of relating that pulls us into an anxious and imbalanced pattern of relating. Joining us for this conversation are Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) member Jill and psychotherapist and recovery specialist Kat Zwick, LMFT. This conversation is not just for those who view themselves as having codependent tendencies, but for anyone who struggles with knowing what is and is not in their control. Most of us will likely encounter this challenge at some point, with some person—a child, an aging parent, a troubled friend or an intimate partner! If you are a parent, caregiver, or spouse to this person …. the odds are greater that you will wrestle with where to draw appropriate lines about who Is responsible for what. Join us as we talk about how to find greater personal well-being, even in those more challenging relationships. Broadcast: 4/3/22 Special thanks  to Jeanne Baldzikowski for audio production, to Jennifer Young for research and outreach, and to Izzy Weisz for marketing. And thanks to acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg for composing, performing, and donating the use of our theme music. LISTEN ANYTIME or subscribe to get new or past episodes delivered to your listening device: Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher  / TuneIn JOIN EMAIL LIST Want to know our interesting topic each month? Simply  SIGN UP for our email list! FOLLOW US Facebook  @stateofmindksqd Instagram @state_of_mind.radio SUGGEST A TOPIC If you or someone you know has topic ideas for future shows or a story of mental health recovery to share, please email debra.stateofmind@ksqd.org SHARE YOUR STORY In Your Voice are short segments on the show where a listener gets to share their experience of the topic we are discussing. You can call us at 831- 824-4324 and leave a 1-3 minute message about: a mental health experience you've had, something that has contributed to your mental health recovery journey, or share a resource that has helped you. Alternatively, you can make a 1-3 minute audio recording right on your phone and email that file to debra.stateofmind@ksqd.org. Your voice may just become part of one of our future shows! SUPPORT OR UNDERWRITE If you like what you're hearing here on KSQD, also affectionately called K– Squid, you can become a “Philanthropod on the Squid Squad” by becoming a supporting member  and help keep KSQD surfing the air waves! Consider underwriting your business or agency and showing our listeners your support for State of Mind. RESOURCES Websites: Co-dependents Anonymous (CoDA) World — 12-step program for those who want healthy and loving relationships. Offers information about the program, where to find meetings and resources to learn more about codependence relational patterns. NorCal CoDA — Co-Dependents Anonymous for Northern California. Providing information about the program, working the steps and where and how to attend online meetings. Out of the Fog — A website to help communicate with people who have personality disorders. National Alliance for Mental Illness – Santa Cruz County Chapter — Provides free information, education classes, and support groups and does advocacy work helping those with loved ones with mental illness. Al-Anon - Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. Al-Anon sees alcoholism as a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.  Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution; does not engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions.  Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. Al-Anon does this by practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic. Alateen - Alateen is a fellowship of young Al-Anon members, usually teenagers, ages 12 to 19, whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking.  Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members who meet the current Northern California World Service Association Alateen safety requirements and have successfully completed a background check. Al-Anon/Alateen Meetings in Santa Cruz County in English and Spanish: More Information or call 831-462-1818 Download Free Al-Anon and Alateen Literature including information for professionals FAQ for Newcomers Books & Articles: Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself  by Melody Beattie (1986) — Instructive life stories, personal reflections, exercises, and self-tests to help readers key to understanding codependency and to learn to  unlock its hold . This book can help chart a path to freedom and recovery. Facing Codependence: What It Is, Where It Comes from, How It Sabotages Our Lives by Pia Mellody and Andrea Wells Miller (2003) — Identifies codependent thinking, emotions and behavior and provides an effective approach to recovery. Mellody sets forth five primary adult symptoms of this crippling condition, then traces their origin to emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical and sexual abuses that occur in childhood. Breaking Free: A Recovery Workbook for Facing Codependence by Pia Mellody and Andrea Wells Miller  (1989) — A workbook that provides a step-by-step journal-keeping method for moving toward recovery from codependence. Based on such concepts as the "precious child" and the five core symptoms of codependence, along with the Twelve-Step process of recovery used by Codependents Anonymous. Moving From Codependent to Interdependent Relationships — An article defining codependent patterns and the qualities associated with interdependent relationships published by the Gender & Sexuality Therapy Center, Nov. 29. All Books & Audio by Pia Mellody — An authority, lecturer and educator in the fields of addictions and relationships and a leading author of books on Codependency. This website contains a full listing of her publications, audio resources, as well as some free recovery articles. All Books by Melody Beattie — Author of the sentinel work, “Codependent No More,” which introduced the world to the term “Codependency” in 1986. This website contains a full listing of all her publications with descriptions as well as some recovery tools. Local Counseling Resources: Ride the Wave Recovery — Individual and Group psychotherapy for recovery from eating disorders, addictions, codependency & trauma for clients of all genders, sexualities & neurotypes. Email: admin@ridethewaverecovery.com, Phone: 831-275-541 DBT Mindfulness & Skills Group Series — For Northern California Clients Kat Zwick's 22-Week Group Series . This group is appropriate for people struggling with unmanageable codependency that leads to problematic behaviors against self or others.  Family Service Agency (FSA) of the Central Coast is a dedicated underwriter of State of Mind. FSA provides resources, support, and counseling services to adults and children.  FSA believes in the power and potential of people of all ages and backgrounds to discover their own creative solutions and welcomes people of diverse cultures, genders, sexual orientations, ages, faiths, socio-economic backgrounds.  FSA Counseling Offices offer Medi-Cal, Medicare, and low-cost, sliding scale services in both downtown Santa Cruz 831-423-9444 x200 and in Soquel 831-346-6767 x200. Spiritual Resources Recommended by Jill Mount Madonna Center — Yoga-based online spiritual classes at no cost Free YouTube meditations by Ellaeenah Jadefire Contact Guests Jill – Is able to answer questions about Co-Dependents Anonymous or advise regarding other local resources. Email: pupjill@hotmail.com Katherine (Kat) Zwick, LPCC Email: admin@ridethewaverecovery.com Interdependency Support Girls Inc. of the Central Coast - Offers leadership and self-empowerment programs for girls ages 8 to 18 led by peers or mentors at school sites in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties. “Behind The Scenes at SOM” Of all of our 30+ shows this show presented the most challenge in deciding on a title.  We believe this is due to the complexities and nuances of this topic.  Below is the collection of brainstormed titles. Thank you to all our volunteers and helpers who submitted ideas!  A ponder may help elucidate more of the complexities and subtleties of this very important topic.  Enjoy! Other Title Ideas: Recovery from Codependent Patterns: The Choices We Can Make Co-Dependence Recovery: The Choices We Can Make The Co-Dependent Spectrum: Finding the Choices We Can Make The Codependent Spectrum: Reclaiming The Choices We Can Make Understanding how Co-Dependence differs from Interdependence Unlocking Co-Dependence Patterns Co-Dependence Patterns: Refocusing on the The Choices We Can Make Journey from co-dependent to Healthy Relationships From Codependency to Freedom Untangling Enmeshment - The Path to Healthy Relationships Making Different Relationship Choices Recovering from our Codependent Patterns Reclaiming our Agency: The Roadmap to Healthy or Self-Contained Relationships Journey from Enmeshment to Healthy Relationships Holding Space for Yourself in Your Relationships Setting Healthy Relationship Boundaries Relational and Independent Staying Self-Connected while Connecting with Others Caring for Self and Other in Relationship Interdependence: Balancing Care for Self and Other in Relationships Recovery from Codependent Patterns: Creating healthy boundaries Recovery from Codependent Patterns: Supporting the people we love in healthy ways Codependence vs. Interdependence: Creating healthy boundaries Codependence vs. Interdependence: Supporting others without losing ourselves

Health in the Real World Podcast brings together personal trainers, doctors, motivational speakers, massage therapists, chiropractors, weight loss gurus and clients, acupuncturists, and inspirational and healthy people of all kinds. Chris Janke has been a personal trainer and group fitness instructor since 2004. Welcome to Health in the Real World. -------------------- NEW TO THE CHANNEL?? CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdCBHSjtJLY&list=PU9m5mrgeJCXZjal15pP7nBA&index=22 WORKOUT WITH CHRIS The fitness world is obsessed with weights and cardio. However, a good fitness program doesn't start in the weight room, or on any piece of cardio equipment. It starts with simple core exercises and stretches with no equipment needed that will put the “feel good” back into your fitness program. Whether your goal is to add muscle, lose weight, or get rid of your back pain, the foundation is the same. ​My mission is to help people achieve their fitness goals without having to "work" so hard. "No pain no gain" is DEAD!! You want your health and fitness to fit into your life, not the other way around. You can get fit WITHOUT being sore for five days. You can lose weight without starving yourself. You don't need equipment, and you don't need a gym If you're ready... for a different type of fitness program, one that honors who you are and what you're capable of, then join us. And put the “feel good” back into your fitness program. Visit www.ChrisJanke.com to get started -------------------- Chris Janke website www.ChrisJanke.com My Core Balance website www.MyCoreBalance.com Health in the Real World Podcast website www.HealthInTheRealWorld.com Interested in becomming a guest? Message Chris Janke on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjankebueno/ My Core Balance on Facebook www.facebook.com/mycorebalance My Core Balance on Instagram www.instagram.com/my_core_balance/ -------------------- BOOKS BY CHRIS JANKE Help! I Threw Out My Back: Four Workouts to Ease Muscle Tension and Develop Core Strength https://www.amazon.com/Help-Threw-Out-My-Back/dp/1797651765/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=help+i+threw+out+my+back&qid=1622333552&sr=8-1 Help! My Diet Sucks: 7 Simple Steps to Hone Your Healthy Eating Habits Without The Diet Dogma, Deprivation, and Dishonor - Whether You Want To Lose, Gain, or Just Maintain https://www.amazon.com/Help-My-Diet-Sucks-Deprivation/dp/1701790289/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=help+my+diet+sucks+chris+janke&qid=1622333574&sr=8-2 Naked Fitness: How To Get A Great Workout With No Equipment https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Fitness-Great-Workout-Equipment/dp/B08C74MY92/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=chris+janke-bueno&qid=1622333640&sr=8-2 12-Month Workout Journal https://www.amazon.com/12-Month-Workout-Journal-Chris-Janke-Bueno/dp/1478217340/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=chris+janke-bueno&qid=1622333668&sr=8-4 Go To The Gym: Practical Strategies To Get Off The Couch And Start Building Fitness Momentum https://www.amazon.com/Go-Gym-Practical-Strategies-Building/dp/1654322350/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=chris+janke-bueno&qid=1622333668&sr=8-6 How To Build Muscle: A Simple Approach To Getting Strong https://www.amazon.com/How-Build-Muscle-Approach-Getting/dp/1710509880/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=chris+janke-bueno&qid=1622333668&sr=8-8 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-the-real-world/message

PARENTS AS RARE - EPISODE 046 Family Coping, Communication, & Mental Health Resources - Dr. Jennifer Young, Postdoctoral Scholar, Biomedical Ethics - Stanford University Dr. Jennifer Young is a trained marriage and family therapist who has focused her research on families with rare genetic conditions. Her goal is to improve family coping, communication, and access to mental health resources for the rare disease community, especially for the under-served. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Can you introduce yourself? I'm a marriage and family therapist by training and I have a PhD in family science, the study of family relationships. Most of my work has been around families with rare genetic conditions. I've been working closely with the undiagnosed diseases network at Stanford and doing in-depth interviews with families. My goal is to build awareness about the challenges for individuals and families in their relationships and to build awareness for mental health providers so they can meet their unique needs. How does your work impact your mental health? One of the first lessons I learned is how to be present for clients, but to put that outcome in a box and move on. It's not always easy. Having a supervisor and solid group of colleagues to debrief and get feedback is helpful. How does someone find resources if they need support? A primary care provider will likely know someone they can refer. Insurance companies will also have covered providers available online or by calling. Psychology Today has has a therapist locator tool to perform a detailed search and refine results. What's most important is feeling connected to your therapist, so ask for a referral to another therapist if you need to. For families going through genetic testing for various health conditions, how do you help people cope with a VUS outcome or lack of answers? It's important to focus on what someone has control over, like managing symptoms and ensuring they're getting quality care for symptoms that can be managed. A lot of times, the benefit of whole genome sequencing or whole exome sequencing is more psychological or social, not clinical. What advice do you have for parents going through diagnosis themselves? The fear and emotion of parents often contributes to the weight of conversations with children. Kids are very resilient, but it's important to manage emotions so children don't feel the need to regulate a parent's emotions. Be in-touch with yourself and ensure you have the resources you need so you can have an open line of communication with your children. CONNECT WITH JENNI Twitter https://twitter.com/JenniYoungPhD Email youngjl@stanford.edu RESOURCES MENTIONED Psychology Today Therapist Finder https://www.psychologytoday.com/us FOLLOW ADAM JOHNSON