Podcasts about nami in our own voice

Episode #113 Notes: I love talking to my NAMI friends about their struggles and their journey. My friend from NAMI In Our Own Voice joins the podcast for a great conversation. Estegenet BIO: Etsegenet Makonnen Teodros is a Mental Health Advocate, Speaker and a Peer Specialist. Born in Addis Ababa , Ethiopia. She moved to the US at 4 years old. She uses her lived experience as a platform to address stigma and also encourage anyone affected by an Mental Health condition. Main focus is to support change for all communities and audiences. Actively volunteers as a peer advocate for that same purpose. Writer of “A Polar Life”-An Autobiographical short essay.That appears on the NAMI”Your not alone” blog entry. In the magazine Good Housekeeping April 2020's, Mental Health featured article. Loves Lions, her dog I-rie and the beach. She is 42 years young. http://notalone.nami.org/post/180902973563/the-polar-life https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/wellness/a32022987/how-to-help-someone-with-an-eating-disorder/ Social media: Instagram @moyemteo Twitter @MTeodros Blog https://1210media.wordpress.com/ End of Show Notes: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ For other support groups: nami.org https://www.dbsalliance.org/ Please leave us a review on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jared-diehl-the-louder-now-podcast/id1454818946 Email me jared.diehl@gmail.com for questions or if you want to be a guest on the show. Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/theloudernowpodcast/  

Today we speak with Michael Weitzman again, opening up about mental health. BIP OLAR NO LONGER!! Mrs STAYING ALIVE!! aka Michael Weitzman Cell 914-523-5766 mweitzman3@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/michaelweitzman1 Educational, Motivational, Inspirational, Entertaining, Humorous, & MEMORABLE Maximum Impact Awareness Speaker Working on Touching & Helping All People Change Their Lives For The Better!! Michael is a professional Mental Health Educational, Motivational, Inspirational, Humorous, and Helpful Speaker, Performer, Keynote, Advocate, and Stand-Up Comedian with his own Workshop/Presentation called THE 3 AMIGOS OF MENTAL HEALTH that he presents at conferences, clinics, hospitals and many other organizations. He shares his own mental health story from discovery to recovery and recovery to discovery everywhere! He is an MHA trained and certified Peer Support Specialist and holds an Academy of Peers Services Provisional Certificate as a New York State Peer Support Specialist. Michael has taken his 40 Years of suffering and suffering in silence with his own mental illness and has pursued recovery, staying mentally well for almost 6 years with his Recovery to Discovery and his many types of wellness tools, in particular using humor as his the most significant tool to help and improve everyone's quality of life! He uses his passion to help everyone with their own important mental health. He makes it very Cool, Fun, Enjoyable, Relatable, Interactive, Engaging, Memorable, and Helpful to Talk and Work on your Important Mental Health, Mental Health Challenges, and so much more! Michael can Show and Tell how he got Mentally Well and STAYED Mentally Well and how he uses Humor(Laughter and Smiles) to have Fun with your Mental Health without making Fun! Michael has appeared on various TV, radio, podcasts, and video shows as well as many other mental health-focused media educating, inspiring, using humor, and sharing his story of recovery and tips to achieving mental wellness. He also starred in his own Mental Health Goalcast Video that has received over one million views. He has written several articles in addition to his book The 3 Amigos of Mental Health. Michael maintains his own YouTube channel and has presented his comedy on Stand -Up for Mental Health numerous times. Michael is currently a Peer Support Specialist/Assist Care Coordinator at St Vincent's Psychiatric Hospital. He is a trained NAMI In Our Own Voice presenter and has also presented at the NAMI-NYS Conference. He is trained and certified in the Mental Health First Aid program. He is a member of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), where he has also served as a speaker and facilitator. He is also a STIGMA Free Zone Paramus member and speaker. He has also developed a successful sales approach as a Product and Service Promoter (a snazzy way to say Sales rep), with his own concept called: Follow Up and Service = Reputation ~ Reputation = Referrals ~ Referrals = Money $$$$$. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wakeupcallwithedandpaul/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wakeupcallwithedandpaul/support

Another great episode of meeting new friends and faces. Leanne is a friend that Jared recently met through NAMI In Our Own Voice. Short BIO: Leanne Libas is a disability rights advocate and a NAMI In Our Own Voice speaker. She also works with developmentally disabled children on developing independent living skills and communication skills. When she's not busy with work, she enjoys spending time with her dog and taking a lot naps. The inspiration from others propels us to never give up no matter what diagnosis we get and no matter how hard it can get there is always hope. We can learn to cope and we can learn to live and thrive with whatever comes our way. For more information on Autism go here: https://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/national-autism-awareness-month/ If you are feeling overwhelmed and need someone to talk to you can visit: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Or call 800-273-8255 If you want to see Jared's course on Listenable or access all the links to social media, blog, and videos here is the main link: https://linktr.ee/loudernowmhjareddiehl    

Our guest today is BRENDA SARAI ZUNIGA. She is a mindfulnesscoach, a motivational speaker, a comedian, as well as a mental healthadvocate. She's a NAMI In Our Own Voice speaker, and an Ending theSilence speaker. As with most of us who've become mental healthadvocates, Brenda has had life experiences that have motivated her tospeak out. Please help with the GoFundMe https://gf.me/u/y6wtcu

(Recorded 5/14/2020) This episode is focused on Lisa Nasseff’s experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help her achieve recovery and maintain mental wellness.  Lisa also talks about exposure therapy.  Lisa is a trained volunteer presenter in the NAMI “In Our Own Voice” program through which she shares her personal recovery story of living with a mental illness.  She discusses her diagnoses of anorexia, chronic major depression, panic and anxiety disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD. NAMI Minnesota fact sheets related to this episode: NAMI Minnesota fact sheet on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): https://2a392k31wksy2wkejf1y03dp-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/188/2018/05/CognitiveBehavioralTherapy_TreatmentOptions_2018.pdf NAMI Minnesota fact sheet on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): https://2a392k31wksy2wkejf1y03dp-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/188/2018/05/OCD_Illnesses_Adult_2018.pdf Psychotherapy for OCD. There are two types of psychotherapies that are helpful for treating OCD: Exposure and Response Therapy (ERT). ERT exposes a person to the cause of their anxiety. For example, a person with a fear of germs may be asked by a doctor or therapist to put their hand on something considered dirty, such as a doorknob. Afterwards, they will refrain from washing their hands. The length of time between touching the doorknob and washing hands becomes longer and longer. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT focuses on the thoughts that are causing distress, and changing the negative thinking and behavior associated with them. For obsessive-compulsive disorder, the goal of this therapy is to recognize negative thoughts and, with practice, gradually lessen their intensity to the point of harmlessness. For all NAMI Minnesota fact sheets, visit https://namimn.org/education-public-awareness/fact-sheets/. “Mental Health In Minnesota” is produced by NAMI Minnesota.  Visit us online at https://namimn.org/.

This episode is a conversation with Danny Evans and is focused on his experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to experience recovery and help maintain his mental health.  Danny Evans is a performer of a rap-style of poetry he calls “gift rap poetry” through which he talks about mental illness and addiction awareness.  Danny talks in this episode about how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Therapy (ERT) has helped him as a parent, as an employee, and with many other aspects of his life.  Danny is a presenter in the NAMI “In Our Own Voice” program through which he courageously shares his personal recovery story of living with mental illnesses.  Danny is in recovery from bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and anxiety.  Danny performs his “gift rap poetry” with the stage name of “Dan Triple E.”  He performed at the 2018 and 2019 NAMIWalks event in Minneapolis, MN.  He was also invited to perform during some NAMI Family-to-Family classes while he attended to share his personal recovery story with the class members. Listen to Danny’s poetry on SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/danny-evans-189602744 NAMI Minnesota fact sheets related to this episode: NAMI Minnesota fact sheet on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): https://2a392k31wksy2wkejf1y03dp-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/188/2018/05/OCD_Illnesses_Adult_2018.pdf Psychotherapy for OCD. There are two types of psychotherapies that are helpful for treating OCD: Exposure and Response Therapy (ERT). ERT exposes a person to the cause of their anxiety. For example, a person with a fear of germs may be asked by a doctor or therapist to put their hand on something considered dirty, such as a doorknob. Afterwards, they will refrain from washing their hands. The length of time between touching the doorknob and washing hands becomes longer and longer. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT focuses on the thoughts that are causing distress, and changing the negative thinking and behavior associated with them. For obsessive-compulsive disorder, the goal of this therapy is to recognize negative thoughts and, with practice, gradually lessen their intensity to the point of harmlessness. NAMI Minnesota fact sheet on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): https://2a392k31wksy2wkejf1y03dp-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/188/2018/05/CognitiveBehavioralTherapy_TreatmentOptions_2018.pdf For all NAMI Minnesota fact sheets, visit https://namimn.org/education-public-awareness/fact-sheets/. This episode was recorded on 4/17/2020. “Mental Health In Minnesota” is produced by NAMI Minnesota.  Visit us online at https://namimn.org/.

This episode is an interview with Keely Herron (click) who shares her experience of going through DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and continuing to use DBT skills to help maintain her mental health. Keely is a strategist, marketing communications specialist, and mental health speaker. She lost her father to suicide in 1999 and has contributed to mental health awareness by sharing her personal recovery story through various platforms such as the NAMI In Our Own Voice program and the NAMI Minnesota Speakers Bureau. Keely presented a TEDx Talk (click) titled “Leaving the Cult of Happiness” given at TEDx Jackson Hole in 2017 which has been viewed over 525,000 times as of the publication of this episode in late June 2020. Keely is available for speaking engagements on her personal experience with mental illness, Complex PTSD, suicide, sexual violence, trauma, and invisible disabilities. You can learn more about Keely and connect with at https://www.keelyherron.com/ which includes links to her TEDx Talk (or listen here) as well as info about a radio show and podcast she co-hosts with Par Wright titled “Opera for Everyone” which makes opera understandable, accessible and enjoyable for a mainstream audience. Keely’s TEDx Talk, “Leaving the Cult of Happiness” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnovQVRHj5c

The first cast sans Dr. Prof Esquire, and its a doozy.  Jason interviews Raquel Lyons and learns more about her Recovery inspired projects, Recovery to Wellness, her work as a NAMI In Our Own Voice speaker, and her project Unmasked Potential. What is Unmasked Potential? Tune in to find out! 

NAMI In Our Own Voice presentations change attitudes, assumptions and ideas about people with mental health conditions. These free minute presentations provide a personal perspective of mental health conditions, as leaders such as our guest, Lori Branigan talks openly about what it's like to have a mental health condition. We are seeking organizations that would like an IOOV presentation as well as people that would like to help others by sharing their story. Contact info@namitn.org for more info.

NAMI Minnesota volunteer Kim Sherva, photo by Ryan Coit NAMI Minnesota offers support groups for the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) community. The support groups are a safe place to confront the challenges that many members of LGBTQ communities face such as social isolation, stigma, discrimination, low self-esteem, anxiety and depression. Visit www.namihelps.org to find meeting dates and locations of current groups. Episode Guest: In celebration of NAMI Minnesota’s 40th anniversary, volunteer Kim Sherva discusses her NAMI journey (Recorded 5/01/2017). Kim began volunteering with NAMI Minnesota in 2011 as a NAMI LGBTQ Connection peer support group facilitator, followed by becoming a trainer of new facilitators, and finally a presenter in the NAMI In Our Own Voice program through which people living with mental illnesses share their personal recovery stories. LGBTQ Resources: Information specifically for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual and Queer persons with a mental illness is often hard to find. Visit http://www.namihelps.org/education/glbt-resources.html to find some fact sheets along with some resource information and links. This episode is one of 40 Stories of Hope related to NAMI Minnesota's 40th anniversary. Find other video and written stories at www.namihelps.org. CONTACT US: NAMI Minnesota, www.namihelps.org, phone: 651-645-2948, toll free: 1-888-NAMI-Helps (1-888-626-4435). fax: 651-645-7379. email: namihelps@namimn.org

  Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (Pastor, Publisher, Author and Radio Host  www.ladycharmaineday.com). Guest starring Hakeem Rahim. Hakeem Rahim, Ed.M, M.A. was the first African-American male valedictorian in Uniondale High School's history. After graduating cum laude with a BA in psychology from Harvard University, Hakeem graduated with an Ed.M and an M.A. from Teacher’s College, Columbia University, with a focus on higher education and multiculturalism. Hakeem is a graduate of iPEC, an accredited life coach training institute and is a de Bono Group, LLC consultant. In 2007, Hakeem founded Live Breathe, LLC. Live Breathe, LLC is a professional consultative services company that focuses on mental health advocacy and educational consulting. Hakeem is an experienced public speaker most notably on mental health and education topics. In 2012, Hakeem began speaking openly about his 13 year journey with bipolar disorder. To forward his advocacy work, Hakeem became a certified Nami In Our Own Voice speaker and NAMI Queens/Nassau Let’s Talk Mental Illness presenter. Hakeem has spoken to law enforcement officials, individuals with mental illness and their family members and to over 2,500 students. For his work as a mental health advocate, Hakeem was selected as a 2013 Honoree by New York State Office of Mental Health for the “What’s Great In Our State” Award. Hakeem is also a poet and recorded spoken word artist.

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (www.ladycharmaineday.com). Taboo Talk helps individuals transform their mind, body, and spirit utilizing the principles of Jesus Christ! Guest starring Hakeem Rahim, and Brenda Ramirez Paulino. Certified as a NAMI In Our Own Voice presenter in 2012, Hakeem Rahim holds a BA (cum laude) in psychology from Harvard University and an Ed.M and M.A. in psychological counseling from Teacher’s College, Columbia University. He is also certified in de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats and Lateral Thinking methodologies. Hakeem is a graduate of iPEC, an accredited life coach training institute. He is also the Co-Founder of a Uniondale based non-profit, UFEE and is an experienced public speaker most notably in the education arena. He is also the proprietor of Live Breathe Coaching and Consultation, LLC, a professional coaching and consultative services company.  Brenda Ramirez-Paulino first volunteered for NAMI-NYC Metro as a result of helping a loved one with their mental illness. Brenda took NAMI’s Family to Family course and now teaches the class in Spanish to Latino family members. Brenda runs a monthly NAMI NYC Metro Support Group. Brenda works as an administrator at a premier New York City hospital. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Baruch College (CUNY) and plans on obtaining a Master’s degree in Social Work.