Podcasts about Mental Health Awareness Month

Continuing our celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month episode, Joe is joined by Jananie K. Velu to share some of their favorite books that center mental health, healing, growth, and emotional honesty.  Together, they talk about the stories that stay with us, the comfort books can provide during difficult seasons and the powerful role reading can play in helping people feel understood and less alone. The conversation also explores Jananie's Anti-Brain Rot reading challenge, the idea of mindful reading, and the challenge of staying intentional with our habits, goals, and attention spans in a world full of distractions.  This episode is packed with recommendations, from emotional contemporary stories to hopeful, comforting reads, and the full episode description includes an even bigger list of titles that didn't make it into the conversation.  Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!  Link to our full book list:  Find all the books mentioned in Season 3 on Libby Life!   Book recommendations:  (Includes picks not mentioned but picked for this episode)  Jananie's Picks:   Cleo Dang Would Rather Be Dead - Mai Nguyen  An Academy for Liars - Alexis Henderson  Alone With You in the Ether - Olivie Blake  Haldol and Hyacinths -  Melody Moezzi  An Unquiet Mind - Kay Redfield Jamison  How to Keep House While Drowning – KC Davis   Challenger Deep - Neal Shusterman  Darius the Great is Not Okay – Adib Khorram My Year of Rest and Relaxation – Ottessa Moshfegh  Turtles All the Way Down - John Green  What My Bones Know – Stephanie Foo  Evil Eye - Etaf Rum  The Secret World of Briar Rose - Cindy Pham  Between Friends and Lovers - Shirlene Obuobi  Before I Let Go - Kennedy Ryan  Cleopatra and Frankenstein - Coco Mellors  Big Swiss - Jen Beagin  Joe's Picks:  Puzzled – Pan Cooke  What's Wrong? - Erin Williams  Anxietyland – Gemma Correll  Past Tense – Sacha Mardou   Dear Scarlet – Teresa Wong   In. - Will McPhail   Everything is OK – Debbie Tung   Verona Comics – Jennifer Dugan  Sunflowers – Keezy Young  Who's in this episode:   Jananie K. Velu - Links  Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:23 Intro 00:00:52 Catching up with Jananie & Mental Health Awareness Month 00:01:10 What role does reading play in your mental health journey?  00:02:15 Anti-Brain Rot Reading Challenge and Mindful Reading 00:04:48 When you're going through it mentally, it's hard to stick to goals and plans 00:07:36 Mental Health Awareness Month Reading Recs 01:07:27 Outro  Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today's episode!  Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!  We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram!   Want to reach out? Send an email to bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support #Millennial!⁠⁠⁠ Visit Patreon.com/millennial to get exclusive bonus episodes, live stream access, and more! Visit our merch store: ⁠⁠https://shop.millennialshow.com⁠⁠ Follow the show in your favorite podcast app and leave us a review! It's Mental Health Awareness Month, so we're doing a real check-in on the show this week. How are we actually doing? We dig into this year's Mental Health America theme, "More Good Days, Together," and get honest about where we're at. We also get into looksmaxxing — the online subculture pushing young men toward increasingly extreme methods to "maximize" their attractiveness — and ask the uncomfortable question: why does it take men being harmed for society to notice what women have lived with forever? Then we zoom out to the male loneliness epidemic. The red pill crowd says men have it worst, but the data tells a more complicated story. Per usual, we've got fun and timely recommendations! "The Drama" (available to rent) (Laura), checking your voter registration status (Pam), and Mario + Rabbids “Sparks of Hope” (Eric).  And in this week's installment of After Dark: Someone shit the bed. Literally (oops). And we reminisce about our cringiest roommate stories, and the experience of communal bathrooms in college dorms (how did we do this every day??).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The National Alliance on Mental Illness takes this month as a chance to stand in community, recognize that no one struggles alone, and destigmatize mental illness and mental healthcare. To learn more about NAMI and the help that is available in Madison, host Bianca Martin spoke with NAMI Dane County executive director Jamie Mulry.

This episode, first released in 2021, is a reminder that Mental Health Awareness Month requires all of us to tell our stories. We checked back in with Mindy and learned that, even though she is now retired, she continues to advocate for reforms in mental health, policy, and affordable housing. “I love being retired; I can activate for anything I want.” She is married for 55 years and retired for sixteen. Her son continues to receive the help he needs."There is no way we are going to have a better mental health system if we don't tell our stories."Mindy was a state legislator (Minnesota's House of Representatives, 1993-2013) when her son Jim's first psychotic episode manifested itself in a delusion demanding he kill her. Her seat at the table helped her to change the policies that would have barred her from saving his life. She first had to overcome her fear that Jim would be like her beloved grandmother who disappeared into a mental hospital when she was 10. Mindy was determined not to let this happen and is responsible for these reforms:·       Founded the nation's first bipartisan state mental health caucus, focusing on raising awareness, funding, and policy reform Marshall Independent+1.·       Reformed hospital release procedures and introduced legislation allowing earlier intervention for people in crisis who don't recognize they are ill Access Press.·       Advocated for mental health issues in areas such as the criminal justice system, employment, and children's health Her podcast, Schizophrenia: Three Moms in the Trenches, is a frank account by three mothers who share what it is like to live in a family where schizoid-affective disorder affects every family dynamic.Contact Information:mindygreiling@gmail.comGreiling, M. (2020). Fix What You Can: Schizophrenia and a Lawmaker's Fight for Her Son. University of Minnesota Press.Podcast: Schizophrenia: Three Moms in the Trenches

Have you ever held on to something long past the point it was serving you, because giving up felt like failure?This week on Building Resilience, Leah shares an episode from therapist and parent educator Dawn Friedman, host of Tell Me It Will Be Okay. Part of a Mental Health Awareness Month podcast swap series, this episode explores a concept that might change the way you parent, heal, and relate to yourself: judicious giving up. With over 30 years of experience supporting children, teens, and families, Dawn brings a warm, research-informed perspective on why knowing when and how to let go is one of the most powerful skills a parent can develop.She'll explore:Why "giving up" is not the same as failing and when it's actually the wisest moveHow holding on too tightly to outcomes can fuel anxiety in both parents and childrenThe role of connection in creating lasting change in familiesHow to manage your own anxiety while supporting an anxious childWhy releasing unhelpful strategies opens the door to what actually worksAbout Dawn Friedman, MSEdDawn Friedman, MSEd, is the founder of Open Book Parenting, an online education and coaching platform for parents of anxious children and teens. A licensed clinical counselor, she has more than 30 years of experience working with children and families in educational, clinical, and community settings. Her background spans roles as a preschool teacher, school-age site director, family case manager, parent educator, and clinical counselor. She also holds post-graduate certification in Infant-Toddler Mental Health and has been featured on ABC Nightline and Good Morning America.Her podcast, Tell Me It Will Be Okay, is the go-to conversation for parents of anxious kids who have read all the books, listened to all the experts, and still feel like something is missing. Connect with Dawn:Website: openbookparenting.com Podcast on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tell-me-it-will-be-ok/id1550503858 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCzfj0tNQJnJvzg9FHDKHgpw Newsletter: openbookparenting.kit.com/497c86cec7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnfriedmanmsed LINKS AND RESOURCES:COMMUNITYMIDLIFE NERVOUS SYSTEM REWIRE COMMUNITY

Today... Montrose’s Art Crawls return this Thursday with artist pop-ups, hands-on activities, late-night downtown business participation, and a new scavenger hunt for hidden miniature art pieces. And later... May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and communities across Colorado’s Western Slope are showing support by lighting buildings green.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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May is mental health awareness month, so we're rounding up some of the most game-changing advice and insights we've heard on the podcast about managing anxiety and improving your emotional wellbeing, from three leading experts. We cover the root cause of anxiety and the beliefs that fuel it, managing our distress with the “anxiety hierarchy”, and the ways trauma is stored in the body — along with how to move it.  These perspective-changing concepts have really helped me better understand my mind and improve my mindset. Tune in to hear advice from: Clinical Psychologist Sunniva Itland, founder of one of Norway's largest private psychology clinics and co-founder of metacognitivetherapy.com: On the root of our anxiety, and the transformative anti-therapy therapy that's changing lives. Dr. Lauren Cook, therapist, consultant, speaker, author and founder of Heartship Psychological Services:  On the framework that helps you measure your level of anxiety when faced with challenges, so you can live your life without letting anxiety, avoidance, and control stay in the driver's seat. Trauma Therapist Simone Saunders, somatic psychotherapist and founder of The Cognitive Corner: On signs that you're chronically dysregulated, nervous system regulation tools that help or hinder, and how trauma manifests physically. If you're struggling with your mental health, you're not alone. Please tell someone… and know that you are loved.   For advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

It's impossible to be loving and healthy like Jesus without a heart that's fully surrendered to the Lord. Yet, we often try to "fix" ourselves, slipping into behavior modification rather than genuine transformation of our whole self. Thankfully, we can learn to cultivate healthy heart habits that trust God to care for us and partner with him to will good for others. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi cast a beautiful yet practical vision for living with a pure heart that's attached to God and attuned to his will. You'll learn a simple and powerful practice to help you stay attentive to your heart and rely on God's grace instead of drifting into unconscious sin or unhealthy patterns. Resources for this Episode: Deeply Loved: Receiving and Reflecting God's Great Empathy for You Attend a Soul Shepherding Retreat Meet with a Soul Shepherding Spiritual Director Donate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

This episode is brought to you by "The Long Yes Podcast with Travis and Whitney": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-yes/id1877656202 Celebrate with Ben and Travis as Travis found out last week that he is officially cancer free! The guys discuss Mental Health Awareness Month and Ben follows up with another "Adventures in Mental Health Took Kit"! Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis Reframing Hope Book: https://www.benandtravis.com/books For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 Co-Producers: Justin B., Doris C., Rhonda F., Scott K., Mary H., Scott B. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're talking all about counseling!Who is counseling for? How do you know if counseling is the next best step for you? Is fear getting in your way?Hear from Susan, a licensed professional counselor, and Rashel, someone who's experienced counseling firsthand, as they answer some questions you may be having and dive into how we can know when counseling might be the next step we need to take.

Scott Davis of Bullpen Trading joins us to help preview and get us ready for the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report released today. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and Tara Haskins, Total Farmer Health Director at AgriSafe Network joins us to tell us about the resources available to help folks who are hurting to find helpful counsel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, farm organizations are emphasizing the importance of mental health support for farmers and ranchers facing growing stress across rural America. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Ms. Wanda welcomes Christian Jacobs, LMFT, Founder and CEO ofEmpath Health Collective, for a deeply insightful conversation on the mental health needs of Black men and boys.Christian brings clinical expertise, lived experience and cultural understanding to topics that are often overlooked ormisunderstood. Together, we exploreHow depression shows up differently in men, The long-term impact of parentification, How community violence shapes emotional development. Christian also shares practical tools for helping boysput language to their feelings and offers guidance for older men who may be beginning their healing journey later in life.We also discuss the differences between licensed clinicians, unlicensed professionals, and coaches—an importantdistinction for anyone seeking mental health support. Christian even uses John Singleton's Baby Boy as a case study to illustrate intergenerational trauma, emotional immaturity, and the path toward accountability.This episode is a must-listen for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone committed to supporting theemotional wellbeing of Black men and boys.Call to Action: Share this episode with the men and boys in your life. These conversations matter.Follow Christian on Instagram: @christianjacobs_lmftSpecial Opportunity: Christian is launching a 10‑week virtual academy focused on substance use prevention for young men ages 18–26. The program includes a stipend.Registration is open until 5/21.To request an application, email: jakesloy@yahoo.com

This time on Healthcare Now the temperature's rising! It's hot here in Orlando as Doctor Mark and Larry talk with Luke Raymond about Mental Health Awareness Month! What can we do to improve how society addresses mental health? What can we do to improve our personal mental health? We find time to throw in a reminder about keeping kids out of those hot car! Mental Health Awareness MonthReaching Out See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This time on Healthcare Now the temperature's rising! It's hot here in Orlando as Doctor Mark and Larry talk with Luke Raymond about Mental Health Awareness Month! What can we do to improve how society addresses mental health? What can we do to improve our personal mental health? We find time to throw in a reminder about keeping kids out of those hot car! Mental Health Awareness MonthReaching Out See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we're reflecting on Mental Health Awareness Month. Today, Joe sits down with two mental health professionals to explore the powerful connection between reading, emotional well-being, and community.  Split into two thoughtful segments, this episode invites listeners to reflect on how books, libraries, and small daily habits can support healing, growth, and a sense of stability in an often-overwhelming world.  In the first segment, Joe is joined by Monica Hobson (aka: @thebookeduptherapist), a therapist and licensed clinical social worker whose work centers on the role of reading in our healing journeys. Together, they explore the idea that distraction isn't avoidance; it's a meaningful part of processing and recovery. They discuss the importance of self-care, how books can act as connectors between people and experiences, and how to quiet the pressure of “what should I read” in favor of what truly serves you.  In the second segment, Joe speaks with Dr. Suzan Song, MD, PhD, about the broader impact of reading on both individuals and communities. Their conversation touches on personal and collective agency, building stability in uncertain times, and what Dr. Song wishes more people understood about mental health. She also shares why one of her first priorities in any new place is getting a library card and what that represents beyond just access to books.  This episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and consider the role stories play in our lives; not just as entertainment, but as tools for connection, understanding, and healing.  We hope this conversation offers a sense of comfort and possibility. You are not alone.  If you are seeking support, please find a list of resources below:  Psychology Today Find a Therapist tool: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists  988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org  Maternal Mental Health: call or text 1-833-852-6262  Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations: call or text 1-800-985-5990  The Trevor Project for LGBTQ+ Youth: Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678  Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!  Who's in this episode:   Segment 1:  Monica Hobson – Instagram, Psychology Today  Segment 2:   Dr. Suzan Song – Website, Instagram, book: Why We Suffer and How We Heal  Link to our full book list:  Find all the books mentioned in Season 3 on Libby Life!  Here's a recap of our Monthly Book Picks (Jan-May 2026)!  Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:23 Intro – Welcome to Mental Health Awareness Month 00:00:43 Segment 1 with Monica Hobson, LCSW 00:06:37 Distraction is an important part of our healing process 00:08:22 Making time and giving power to self-care 00:19:55 Books are a connector 00:35:39 What are the immediate benefits to reading for mental health?  00:38:30 How can you make a more stress-free reading life?  00:43:53 How can we contribute to our JOY while reading?  00:48:12 Segment 2 with Dr. Suzan Song, MD, PhD 00:49:07 How does reading help heal communities?  00:52:58 Personal and collective agency  00:53:58 How can you build your own sense of agency? 00:57:48 Escapism versus alignment 00:59:05 What does Dr. Song wish more people understood about mental health? 01:05:46 Resilience is not just enduring 1:09:03 Book club is an experience of connection 01:11:16 We're missing a lot of shared spaces 01:13:36 Getting a library card 01:14:15 Where do stories and reading fit within a healing journey? 01:15:26 Privatized suffering and healing 01:19:02 Thinking about death and dying 01:23:36 Through reading, we feel more safe and understood 01:27:17 How can someone start reflecting through the day (easily) 01:29:36 The emotional GPS 01:31:04 What's a message you hope readers carry with them?  01:32:21 Outro    Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season!  Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!  We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram!   Want to reach out? Send an email to bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mental Health Awareness Month aims to remind everyone that mental health is just as important as physical health and that no one is alone in their struggles. 2026's theme is "More Good Days, Together". This theme focuses on community connection, supporting one another, and creating actionable change to improve daily mental wellbeing.Also we review the film is based on Matthew Quick's 2008 novel The Silver Linings Playbook. It stars Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, with Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Anupam Kher, and Chris Tucker in supporting roles.If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.orgHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

It's mental health awareness month, so we're throwing it back to this powerful framework to help manage your mental health.  Welcome to today's ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed.  We break down a simple, practical framework that helps you reset your mental health from the ground up: the Life Force Pyramid, developed by Jonah Hill's therapist, psychiatrist Phil Stutz. The method builds on the three levels that are key for our emotional wellbeing: our relationship with our body, relationships with others, and our relationship with self. This simple pyramid can be a real game-changing check-in when you feel your mental wellness start to slip.  If you're looking for an actionable way to take back control of your mental health and improve your vitality, this gives you a tool you can start using immediately. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. For advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Join Koala Tots+ by tapping “Try Free” on Apple Podcasts, or tap ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠ if you're listening on Spotify or other podcast apps. Hey grown-ups, this is a message just for you. When you're caring for a little one, those calm, familiar routines really matter. They help babies and toddlers feel safe, connected, and ready for rest — whether it's bedtime, naptime, or just a quiet pause in the day. With Mental Health Awareness Week starting on the 11th of May, it's a good time to focus on those small, comforting moments that support your child's wellbeing from the very beginning. To help with that, we're offering a 14-day free trial of Koala Tots+, available to claim until the 26th of May. You'll get full access to our ad-free library of soothing stories, created especially for babies and toddlers — simple, familiar, and designed to gently settle busy little minds. You'll also find our special extended compilations, giving you even more ways to build those calm, cozy routines your child can come to recognise and rely on. It's an easy way to bring a bit more consistency and calm into your day, one small moment at a time. You can start your free trial in just two taps on Apple Podcasts, or if you're listening on Spotify or Yoto, Just tap the link in the show notes to get started.

In tonight's sleep meditation with Karissa, she explores the anxious thoughts that can keep the mind moving long after the day is done - and how learning to sit with them can create space for rest. This meditation has been created with Mental Health Awareness Month in mind, helping you to soften mental tension, release the need to figure everything out tonight, and settle back into the present moment. Join Sleep Wave Premium ✨ in just two taps! Enjoy 2 bonus episodes a month plus all episodes ad-free and show your support to Karissa. Upgrade via our show page on Apple, or via this link for all other players ➡️ https://sleepwave.supercast.com/ Love the Sleep Wave Podcast? Please hit follow & leave a review ⭐️ How are we doing with Sleep Wave? Click here to let us know

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! There's still a stigma surrounding mental health. Fortunately, there are plenty of opportunities to discuss and several resources you can have access to and make things better for you. Men's Group on May 14, 2026 from 8-9 pm ESThttps://www.thedopeblacktherapist.com/mens-groupBlack Fathers Summit August 1, 2026 from 10am-2pmBlack Fathers Summit

Samantha Rux from OSF HealthCare joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about health care designations during May and the Silver Cloud Mental Health services through OSF HealthCare. Health care workers are being celebrated across the tri-counties as OSF HealthCare marks both Nurses Week and Healthcare Week, spotlighting the tireless contributions of all mission partners, not just those in hospital settings. Community members are invited to join in festivities like food trucks, with the full schedule set to be announced soon. In addition, May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a reminder of the importance of caring for mental well-being. OSF HealthCare is highlighting its SilverCloud program, a free, confidential online resource offering personalized mental health support and modules for adults. For details, visit osf.silvercloudhealth.com or the myOSF app.

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First: A discussion about the Trump administration's handling of the War in Iran, with the National Security Adviser in the FIRST Trump administration - John Bolton. Then: Concord Coalition executive director and former Democratic congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux discusses the rising national debt and a new government report stating it has surpassed 100% of GDP for the first time since World War II. Finally: with May being Mental Health Awareness Month - a conversation with psychologist and former Republican Congressman Tim Murphy about where mental health policy is falling short in the U.S. But we begin with John Bolton, former Trump National Security Adviser, who discusses the War in Iran and the proposed "Memorandum of Understanding" to end the conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Aimee Prasek drops in with a quick Mental Health Awareness Month reminder and Joy Lab's 30-day free offer. Joy Lab has just launched into the Element of Resilience, and there's no better time to join the Program and start doing this work together.   Try It Free

What happens to your mental health when the person you loved was never fully honest about who they really were?We kick off Mental Health Awareness Month with Week 1 of LOVED, LOST & RECLAIMED — and we are starting with the truth.This episode is built around a real letter sent to Nyomi by a listener who trusted her with one of the most honest accounts of love, betrayal and healing she has ever received. Together with co-host Dogg Pound Mike Mike and health psychologist Dr. Will Washington of Washington Wellness Institute, Nyomi unpacks what it means to love someone who was hiding who they really were — and what that does to your mind, your body and your sense of self.IN THIS EPISODE:- What is betrayal trauma — and why is it different   from regular heartbreak?- The difference between understanding why someone   hurt you and accepting it- Why your body knew the truth before your mind   was ready to hear it- What an unhealthy psyche simply cannot give you —   no matter how reasonably you ask- Mike Mike's real talk on truth, trust and self-love- Dr. Will's framework: "What do I need today   to be who I am?"YOUR HOSTS:Nyomi Banks — Da Goddess of Self LoveDogg Pound Mike MikeDr. Will Washington — Washington Wellness InstituteTHIS MONTH WE ARE SUPPORTING TWO CAUSES:

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In honor of Mental Health Month, we're revisiting an episode that resonated with so many of you from last year with Joseph Nguyen, the New York Times bestselling author of Don't Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking is the Beginning and End of Suffering. He gives tips on how to stop overthinking, achieve better mental clarity and elaborates on his teachings on how to surrender and start letting go. He will show you how to have more effective meditation practices, why your current meditation practice might not be working, and how he adapted his practice from the meditation teachings of other experts. Plus! He reveals how he hit his rock bottom, the life transformation he made to stop suffering, and how he paid off his family's debt. This episode will provide you with tools to cope with anxiety, recover from burnout, and manage workplace stress. From our Breakdown to the one we hope you never have, we wish you a well and healthy Mental Health Awareness Month! Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast focused on the importance of mental health in families, emphasizing communication, stigma reduction, and support strategies for emotional well-being. Punam interviews Deepali Sansi, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in Mental Health for more than 10 years. You can find her at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepali-sansi-lmft-44190911b/

New surveys show farmer sentiment declining, while federal and state leaders continue debating crop protection tools, all discussed in today's episode. This week's agriculture headlines include the latest findings from the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer and the Rural Mainstreet Index on farmer sentiment. Crop news includes the brand unveiling for Corteva Agriscience's planned seed and genetics spinoff company, the Environmental Protection Agency releasing a draft fungicide strategy and the National Corn Growers Association expanding its yield contest with a new pilot category for short-season corn growers. In livestock news, Iowa has confirmed cases of pseudorabies virus (PRV), marking the first known case in U.S. commercial swine since the disease was eradicated in 2004. Other headlines include the launch of an investigation into the nation's four largest meatpackers over potential antitrust violations, along with efforts by agricultural organizations recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Today's interview focuses on crop protection tools and the growing policy debate surrounding pesticides at both the federal and state levels with the executive director of the Modern Ag Alliance Elizabeth Burns-Thompson. Although a pesticide labeling provision was ultimately not included in the farm bill, the proposal would have reaffirmed that, under FIFRA, the EPA is the sole authority for pesticide labeling and packaging requirements. She discusses what farmers should know about the latest ag policy discussions, as well as the organization's newest report on the farm economy and what they are hearing from producers across the country. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Tell Me It Will Be Okay Podcast shares its platform with Cynthia Coffel's Teen Anxiety Maze for an episode titled “Overcoming Avoidance: Choose Your Path to Success,” inspired by Lynn Lyons' book Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents. Cynthia explains how avoidance temporarily relieves discomfort but reinforces anxiety over time, showing up in everyday procrastination and in teens avoiding school, friends, parties, driving, or homework. She encourages parents and teens to identify meaningful goals, reframe “I have to” into “I choose to,” and use mindset shifts to make difficult tasks more tolerable. Cynthia emphasizes supporting kids through manageable discomfort (not panic), role modeling persistence, and preparing teens for adulthood by practicing doing hard things, and invites listeners to work with her through coaching and an “anxiety audit” call.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:26 Meet Teen Anxiety Maze02:03 Book Series and Coaching Offer04:27 Why We Avoid Tasks08:00 Avoidance in Anxious Kids10:13 Find Goals and Motivation14:55 School Refusal Mindset Shift17:33 Choose Versus Have To20:40 Parenting for Discomfort Skills26:51 Goal Formula and Role Modeling29:59 Wrap Up and How to ConnectYou can learn more about connect with Cynthia by heading to her website, BetterRegulateThanNever.com and by following her on instagram @cynthiacoufalcoaching

In this powerful episode, we sit down for an honest conversation about mental health, emotional burnout, anxiety, depression, and the realities counselors face behind the scenes.As school counselors, we often pour into others while silently carrying heavy emotional weight ourselves. This episode creates space for real conversations about healing, coping skills, faith, boundaries, and the importance of asking for help.

May is a time to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health conditions. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, as well as highlighting how mental illness and addiction can affect all of us – patients, providers, families, and our society at large. On Thursday, May 7th, join my guest and me, Dr. Monique with The Chouraeshkenazi Group Dr. Monique M. Chouraeshkenazi, PhD, PsyD, MSCP, a USAF combat veteran, 2x international bestselling author, clinical neuropsychometrician (scientist), researcher, professor, and forensic neuropsychopathology expert. As we discuss mental health and why mental health awareness matters. Dr. Chouraeshkenazi is CEO and Chief Clinical Neuropsychometrician of The Chouraeshkenazi Group (TCG), a veteran-owned mental health evaluative, consulting, research, and educational practice in Tysons Corner, Virginia. TCG advances mental health initiatives through integrity, innovation, and evidence-based efforts, translating clinical knowledge into practical strategies that improve mental health care, support cognitive wellness, and inform educational practices.

RHR interviews Amy Bethge of the Housatonic Valley Health District. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about mental health, reducing stigma, and encouraging individuals to seek support. Mental health is essential to one’s overall well-being,... Read More ›

Welcome back, WIFs.It's Mental Health Awareness Month, and we're talking about it in a way that actually feels… doable.We're joined by licensed therapist Ben Shabad—who, fun fact, won a Jeremy Allen White look-alike contest back in 2024 (we had questions).From phone addiction and constant scrolling to boundaries, habits, and slowing down in a fast-paced city like Chicago—we also get into something equally important: how good conversation (and yes, pizza) might be one of the most underrated mental health tools we have.Because mental health isn't just about crisis—it's about awareness.Press play, get cozy, and come sit with us.Resources: Get Your Tickets!Call Our House Phone! Leave a message!Follow Us!Shop Our Candle Line!Check Out Our Website!This episode is sponsored by Chicago Private Wealth Group and Let It Be Us.

Sleep, Mental Health, and the Science of FlourishingThis week on Think Thursday, Molly revisits a topic that has shown up many times on the podcast: sleep. But this conversation takes a different angle in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.Drawing from recent research from the National Sleep Foundation, Molly explores the connection between sleep and “flourishing” — not just the absence of anxiety or depression, but the ability to feel emotionally well, resilient, hopeful, connected, and capable in daily life.In this episode:Why sleep is foundational to emotional regulation and mental healthHow sleep deprivation impacts the amygdala and prefrontal cortexThe relationship between sleep, dopamine, impulsivity, and behavior changeWhy exhaustion has become normalized in modern cultureMolly's personal experience tracking sleep with an Oura ringHow alcohol impacts REM sleep, recovery, and sleep qualityThe concept of “sleep debt” and why recovery sleep mattersA fascinating sleep technique called cognitive shuffling and how it may help calm an overactive brain at nightKey takeaway:Sometimes what feels like a motivation problem, mindset problem, or emotional resilience problem may actually be an exhausted nervous system asking for restoration.Referenced research:National Sleep Foundation Sleep in America Polls (2023 & 2025)If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. It helps more people discover the show and supports the mission of helping people better understand their beautiful, brilliant human brains. ★ Support this podcast ★

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  Long-time podcast listeners will know that this is an extremely important topic to me, and we recognize this each year with a podcast episode related to agriculture and mental health.  This year, I am joined by my friend, Ty Koonce, who talks to us about the new non-profit organization he is launching, Under the Hat, related to mental health in agriculture.  Ty shares what he has seen in his role as a loan officer at an agricultural bank here in Texas, and shares the story of losing his father to suicide.  I am incredibly grateful to Ty for his willingness to share his story on the podcast and for his passion to make real changes to help improve mental health in rural America through Under the Hat. Contact Info for Ty Koonce (580) 517-1639 Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show -Past mental health podcast episodes -FarmHope (free counseling services for anyone involved in TX agriculture & their families) Sponsors  

It's Mental Health Awareness Month! In this episode, I speak with an expert psychotherapist on the topic of choosing to be a single mother. Jessica Lief shares her clinical and personal expertise on this topic, including how to prepare for this important journey. Books recommended by Jessica in this episode:All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold and Janina EdwardsThe Pea that Was Me by Kimberly A Kluger-BellWhat Makes a Baby by Cory SilverbergIt Starts with an Egg by Rebecca FettResources:To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.comTo sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit:  PsychiatryFellowship.com. 

In this episode of the Let's Be Clear Podcast, Dr. Karri Bryant takes over the mic for a special Mental Health Awareness Month conversation with Dr. Khaalida Forbes and Prophetess Tiffany Wilson. They share why many Black women feel unsafe in places like home, church, work, and even around other women. They talk about what it feels like to be looked at but not truly seen.This conversation also goes deeper into healing. It talks about jealousy, pain, and past wounds that affect how women treat each other. You will hear how healing starts when you stop pretending and face what is really going on inside.This is not just about pain. It is about growth, faith, and becoming whole.If you have ever felt overlooked, misunderstood, or like you had to hide parts of who you are, this conversation is for you.#LetsBeClearPodcast #JamalBryant #DrKarriBryant #KhaalidaForbes #TiffanyWilson #BlackWomen #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #BlackMentalHealth #FaithAndHealing #womeninministry ~~~~~The Jamal Bryant Podcast "Let's Be Clear" is a conversation that rips off the bandaid to serious relevant issues in the community and around the country. It assesses the wounds and offers prescriptions of insight, understanding and direction. No punches are pulled, but jabs are thrown to hit right between the eyes of every listener. New Episode Drops every Thursday at 12pm est. at jamalbryant.orgJoin our Membership or Support our Channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1yEY95beOqcUz5TUqxqVgQ/joinFollow or Subscribe on our socials ~https://www.facebook.com/jamalbryantpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/jamalbryantpodcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@jamalbryantpodcast https://twitter.com/jamalbryantpod

In the construction industry, the most dangerous threat isn't always a falling object or a site accident—it's the silent crisis of mental health. In this powerful episode of America's Work Force Union Podcast, we sit down with Gary LaBarbera, President of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York and the New York State Building and Construction Trades Council. Timed with Mental Health Awareness Month, LaBarbera discusses the launch of a first-of-its-kind, vertically integrated peer support network. Developed in partnership with Cornell University, this program is designed to confront a stark reality: while 1,000 workers die annually from job-site injuries, over 5,000 are lost to suicide. What We Discuss: The 5:1 Crisis: Why death by suicide has become a genuine epidemic in the trades and the unique stressors—from physical pain to "stoic" culture—that drive the risk. The Cornell Framework: How a curriculum designed by labor educators and clinicians is training union members to identify and respond to crises in real-time. Vertical Integration: Why this program is different—allowing a peer supporter from any trade to assist any worker on a job site, regardless of their union affiliation. Industry Solidarity: How the program secured funding from the New York Building Congress Foundation and the pharmaceutical industry to ensure no cost to the workers. "It's Not Weak to Speak": The human stories behind the initiative, including the tradesman who saved a life on-site by simply being present. "No one ever died by suicide because someone asked if they were okay. People die because no one asked." Resources & Links: NYC Building Trades: nycbuildingtrades.org Get Help Now: If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. More AWF: Subscribe for more stories from the front lines of the labor movement at awfpodcast.com.

A new depression therapy focuses on finding joy, not just eliminating sadness. And at Utah State University, a program aims to improve youth mental health by getting kid outside under the night sky. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Inside Sources takes a look at some new treatments to help mental health. State Representative Steve Eliason also joins the program to share insights into youth suicide risks, and what parents can best do to help their children if they struggle with depression.

You won't believe the transformation behind this story. From a runaway teen escaping a traumatic home, to addiction to crack cocaine, being shot and living with PTSD, committing a murder that led to a potential 40-year prison sentence, and enduring 4.5 years in solitary confinement...this is the unbelievable life journey of Shaka Senghor. In this episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the resilience expert and bestselling author of How to Be Free: A Proven Guide to Escaping Life's Hidden Prisons shares the raw, unfiltered truth about the darkest moments of his life, and the mindset that helped him rebuild everything. What began in violence, addiction, and trauma ultimately led Shaka to become a global thought leader who now inspires executives, entrepreneurs, elite athletes, and audiences around the world. And the turning point? It happened inside a prison cell. Shaka Senghor breaks down: - Growing up in chaos & running away from home as a teenager - How drug culture & crack cocaine addiction nearly destroyed his life - The traumatic experience of being shot, and later discovering who pulled the trigger - PTSD & emotional trauma that followed - The night that changed everything: the murder that sent him to prison for up to 40 years - Support he wishes he had before prison - The desperate moment he tried to escape prison - The heartbreaking 4.5 years he spent in solitary confinement and other tragedies & injustices he witnessed behind bars - How literacy and journaling kept him sane - Wrestling with anger toward God & finding connection to a higher power through nature - How mentorship from older incarcerated men changed the trajectory of his life He also reveals the powerful mindset shift that transformed his life, including how he used the Law of Attraction to eventually get out of solitary confinement. One of the most powerful parts of this conversation is Shaka's process of healing: - Learning to track the sources of physical & emotional trauma - Identifying emotional triggers - Releasing shame for things he wasn't responsible for - Understanding how anger often grows from suppressed shame - Concept of “weaponizing the past” and how he learned to reconcile anger for what he did, and what was done to him We're also diving deep into forgiveness in ways you've likely never heard before. Shaka shares what it meant when the godmother of the man he killed forgave him, the life-changing moment when the person who shot him apologized, how that apology helped him forgive his mother for years of abuse, and why forgiveness isn't weakness, but liberation. After finally being approved for parole, Shaka created a plan to rebuild his life from the ground up. That plan eventually led him to become a successful author and speaker, advocate for prison reform, and even develop a close friendship with Oprah Winfrey. Shaka also talks about the surreal experience of reentering society, including the technological shock of cell phones and computers, his lasting PTSD symptoms from prison, the impact incarceration has on families and loved ones (not just the inmate), and his advice for supporting someone returning home from prison. Even if you've never experienced incarceration, Shaka's story is more universal than you might think. He explains: - Why uncertainty is one of the hardest emotions humans face - How many of us live inside “hidden prisons” of fear, shame, & trauma - Why vulnerability, forgiveness, & resilience are the keys to breaking free - Why every human being deserves hope, love, joy, & success...no matter their past Shaka's mission is simple: Help people reclaim agency over what ails them and realize that freedom starts within. Shaka Senghor's latest book, HOW TO BE FREE: A Proven Guide to Escaping Life's Hidden Prisons: ⁠https://www.shakasenghor.com/how-to-be-free⁠ Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happened in Tudor England when someone's mind turned against them? There was no therapist, no diagnosis, no prescription. But there was a whole system, and it was more coherent than you'd expect. We dig into the four humors as a complete theory of the mind, Timothy Bright's 1586 Treatise of Melancholie (the first English book on mental illness), music as formally prescribed medical treatment, and the social structures that made room for people who thought differently. We also look at Will Somers, Henry VIII's jester, what Bedlam actually was in the Tudor period, and why the Henry VIII personality change story is more complicated than it first appears. The Tudors were trying to make sense of suffering with the tools they had. Some of those tools were wrong. The impulse behind them is completely recognizable. Music of the Spheres episode is here: https://youtu.be/SPlfSROH4TU Will Sommers episode is here: https://youtu.be/Xs8SwqZXPxc It's Mental Health Awareness Month, and people care about you and your health. If this episode touched something personal: Call or text 988 (US) to reach the Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. You don't have to figure it out alone. Sources: Timothy Bright, A Treatise of Melancholie (1586), free on Internet Archive. Andrew Boorde, The Breviary of Healthe (1552). Peter Andersson, Fool: In Search of Henry VIII's Closest Man (2023). Susana Lipscomb, 1536: The Year That Changed Henry VIII. Historic England's overview of mental illness in the 16th and 17th centuries at historicengland.org.uk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to our sponsors:BetterHelp - Mental health support. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Get 10% off your first month.Visit: https://www.betterhelp.com/gjEarnin - Access up to $150 a day of money you have already earned, plus up to $1,000 between paychecks. No mandatory fees. Download the app and type in Gin and Juice under podcasts when you sign up.Download on App Store or Google Play: https://www.earnin.comShopify - Start your online store for $1 per month. Build, launch, and grow your business with Shopify.Start your trial: https://www.shopify.com/gjTwo real-life sisters, Melissa and Mel, are back with another unfiltered episode of the Gin and Juice Podcast. This week: the internet went wild over Kevin Hart's Jeezy concert moment, Meg Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson split, one of them got into a gym debate about city boys, they break down the Inside the Manosphere documentary, and Real Housewives of Atlanta is finally getting interesting again. Plus, Secret Millionaire finale reactions, airplane seat reclining discourse, Law Roach's flight complaint, and a whole lot more.If you enjoy real talk, pop culture, and two sisters who do not hold back, subscribe and leave a comment below.Send Your Pop The Trunk Story: https://www.speakpipe.com/gjLet's Connect on Socials:- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mrskevonstage/- TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@mrskevonstage-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrsKevOnStage-Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/kevonstagestudios-Business Inquires: hello@mrskevonstage.comShop My Outfits: https://www.liketoknow.it/mrskevonstageEpisode Chapters0:00 - Intro and Welcome0:18 - Jeezy Concert and Internet Backlash4:45 - Jeezy Concert in Vegas for Kevin's Birthday8:20 - Law Roach Airplane Seat Controversy9:46 - Airplane Seat Reclining Debate11:54 - Flight Attendant Resets Seat Mid-Sleep Story17:30 - Meg Thee Stallion and Clay Thompson Breakup18:12 - Gym Debate: City Boys Are Up21:40 - Manosphere and Red Pill Documentary Review29:16 - Candace Owens, Trump Voters and Race in America43:07 - Secret Millionaire Season 2 Finale Recap47:34 - Real Housewives of Atlanta: Dallas Trip50:55 - Porsha's Glam vs. Everyone Else57:35 - Real Housewives of Rhode Island: Sugar Baby Breakup

Mental Health Awareness Month is everywhere. But awareness alone doesn't change anything. In this episode, I take a look at what helps beyond awareness. There is not vague advice nor is there an overcomplicated systems. Just simple, practical ways to start improving your mental health right now. You'll learn why waiting to feel better keeps people stuck, how your daily habits shape your mental state, and five actions you can start today to move in a better direction. If you've been feeling off, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself, this episode gives you a place to start.

You won't believe the transformation behind this story. From a runaway teen escaping a traumatic home, to addiction to crack cocaine, being shot and living with PTSD, committing a murder that led to a potential 40-year prison sentence, and enduring 4.5 years in solitary confinement...this is the unbelievable life journey of Shaka Senghor. In this episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the resilience expert and bestselling author of How to Be Free: A Proven Guide to Escaping Life's Hidden Prisons shares the raw, unfiltered truth about the darkest moments of his life, and the mindset that helped him rebuild everything. What began in violence, addiction, and trauma ultimately led Shaka to become a global thought leader who now inspires executives, entrepreneurs, elite athletes, and audiences around the world. And the turning point? It happened inside a prison cell. Shaka Senghor breaks down: - Growing up in chaos & running away from home as a teenager - How drug culture & crack cocaine addiction nearly destroyed his life - The traumatic experience of being shot, and later discovering who pulled the trigger - PTSD & emotional trauma that followed - The night that changed everything: the murder that sent him to prison for up to 40 years - Support he wishes he had before prison - The desperate moment he tried to escape prison - The heartbreaking 4.5 years he spent in solitary confinement and other tragedies & injustices he witnessed behind bars - How literacy and journaling kept him sane - Wrestling with anger toward God & finding connection to a higher power through nature - How mentorship from older incarcerated men changed the trajectory of his life He also reveals the powerful mindset shift that transformed his life, including how he used the Law of Attraction to eventually get out of solitary confinement. One of the most powerful parts of this conversation is Shaka's process of healing: - Learning to track the sources of physical & emotional trauma - Identifying emotional triggers - Releasing shame for things he wasn't responsible for - Understanding how anger often grows from suppressed shame - Concept of “weaponizing the past” and how he learned to reconcile anger for what he did, and what was done to him We're also diving deep into forgiveness in ways you've likely never heard before. Shaka shares what it meant when the godmother of the man he killed forgave him, the life-changing moment when the person who shot him apologized, how that apology helped him forgive his mother for years of abuse, and why forgiveness isn't weakness, but liberation. After finally being approved for parole, Shaka created a plan to rebuild his life from the ground up. That plan eventually led him to become a successful author and speaker, advocate for prison reform, and even develop a close friendship with Oprah Winfrey. Shaka also talks about the surreal experience of reentering society, including the technological shock of cell phones and computers, his lasting PTSD symptoms from prison, the impact incarceration has on families and loved ones (not just the inmate), and his advice for supporting someone returning home from prison. Even if you've never experienced incarceration, Shaka's story is more universal than you might think. He explains: - Why uncertainty is one of the hardest emotions humans face - How many of us live inside “hidden prisons” of fear, shame, & trauma - Why vulnerability, forgiveness, & resilience are the keys to breaking free - Why every human being deserves hope, love, joy, & success...no matter their past Shaka's mission is simple: Help people reclaim agency over what ails them and realize that freedom starts within. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/break   #rulapod Text BREAKDOWN to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Shaka Senghor's latest book, HOW TO BE FREE: A Proven Guide to Escaping Life's Hidden Prisons: https://www.shakasenghor.com/how-to-be-free Check out Wondering Jews with Mijal and Noam and subscribe: https://unpacked.bio/76bd0e --- Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt exhausted without knowing why? Factors like internalized stress, relational conflict, unrealized grief, and suppressed emotions all ​get stored in our bodies to weigh us down and wear us out. Because physical health affects both our mental and spiritual well-being, an important part of apprenticeship to Jesus is learning to care for our bodies. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi talk about the cathartic relief that empathy brings to your mind, body, and spirit. You'll learn how to release what's draining you and get reenergized to love God and others as a fully integrated person. Resources for this Episode: Deeply Loved: Receiving and Reflecting God's Great Empathy for You Attend a Soul Shepherding Retreat Meet with a Soul Shepherding Spiritual Director Donate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning workplace podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture. This week, we explore the shifting vocabulary of the modern office, the rise of "Gen Z entrepreneurs," and a sobering look at the prevalence of toxic leadership. Plus, for Mental Health Awareness Month, we dig into the research behind "Bring Your Dog to Work Day" and answer three tough listener questions in a bumper Workplace Surgery.