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PTSD/PTSS - It Doesn't Discriminate!PTSD – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or now known as PTSS – Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome has always been something associated with the armed forces, that is where you would hear about it the most.But PTSD/PTSS Does Not Discriminate, it doesn't care what your job is or even your experience, it just comes from a time where your brain has been overwhelmed by an experience and a trauma capsule is formed to protect you.In this episode you will hear:My own personal experience with PTSD/PTSSHow PTSD/PTSS can show up in your worldHow you can start to heal your own PTSD/PTSSWhy PTSD/PTSS doesn't discriminateIf you feel you may be experiencing PTSD/PTSS I encourage you to reach out to me, I would be honoured to support you on your healing journey.I trust this serves you!Angel Blessings,NicoleGet in touch! I would love to hear your feedback__________________________________________________________________________________________________Do you want more time and energy?Sign up to receive 7 Days to Zen | Self-care BibleThe roadmap to feeling light and energised... Self-care strategies that work for you, giving you more time and energySign up here...https://nicoleivens.com/7-days-to-zen/ Connect with NicoleInstagram @nicoleivensholisticcounselling Facebook @nicoleivensholisticcounsellingLearn more about working with Nicolewww.nicoleivens.comContact Nicoleinfo@nicoleivens.com

உளவியல் நோய்களில் ஒன்றான PTSD என்று அழைக்கப்படும் Post Traumatic Stress Disorder அதிர்ச்சிக்கு பின் ஏற்படுகின்ற மன அழுத்த கோளாறு பற்றி விளக்குகிறார் சிட்னியில் மனநல மருத்துவராக பணியாற்றும் திரு துரைரட்ணம் சிவரூபன். அவரோடு உரையாடுபவர் செல்வி.

John is one of the fantastic lads who make up the Really, 007! podcast. While David has been honoured to be their guest multiple times and they've got to know each other well in real life, this is the first time John and David have publicly talked just the two of them. Both men help people with problems as part of their professional lives having been motivated to do so by some of their own adverse experiences. Rarely are real life problems as easy to ‘eliminate' as they are in the world of Bond. But that shouldn't prevent us from trying. John was eager to come onto On Our Minds Only? and we're so glad he did. The story of John's mental heath journey is a gripping one - and it has the power to change lives. Both had no idea how this conversation would unfold. They start by introducing the topics of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)… and then (a bit like episodes of ‘Really, 007!') things take off in unexpected directions… We won't spoil it here, but instead urge you to hit PLAY and let John's story unfold in its entirety. A sneak preview: It begins with an eleven year old John having his world view turned upside down by a viewing of On Her Majesty's Secret Service. We move on to nineteen year old John experiencing a significantly traumatic incident which was to reverberate through his whole life ever afterwards… With great vulnerability, John doesn't hold back from sharing what happened when he hit rock bottom. But this is ultimately an incredibly hopeful story. John made a life-changing decision to devote a lot of his time to helping others, using what he'd learned about himself. Along the way, John and David relate everything back to Bond. This includes their own deeply personal takes on Licence to Kill and Skyfall. Although this episode is longer than the others in this series, you will definitely want to watch the whole thing. Let us know what you think.

On this episode, Patti Katter sat down with Shannon Book, a retired Petty Officer First Class, musician, and survivor, whose life story encapsulates the resilience of the human spirit. Born and raised in Hazel Green, Kentucky, Shannon's musical journey began in a small town but took a dramatic turn as he served seventeen years in the United States Navy, a period that left him grappling with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The episode, titled "Healing Through Harmony: Shannon Book's Musical Journey from Combat to Compassion," delves into Shannon's early love for music, his harrowing experiences in combat, and his remarkable path to healing through songwriting and performance. Patti and Shannon discuss the transformative power of music, not just as a form of self-expression, but as a means of connecting with others who have endured the horrors of war. Shannon's story is one of courage and creativity. Despite the challenges posed by his injuries, he has dedicated his post-military life to composing original songs that reflect his experiences, the struggles and triumphs of recovery, and the universal quest for peace. His album, "Deliberately Broken," is a testament to his journey and a source of inspiration for military families, civilians, and fellow veterans alike. Listeners of the podcast are treated to an intimate look at Shannon's creative process, his insights on living with PTSD and TBI, and his hopes for the impact of his music. He shares how his songs serve not only as a personal catharsis but also as a vehicle for education and healing, aiming to make a difference in the world by shedding light on the aftermath of war and the power of resilience. Shannon's music, available on all major platforms, resonates with a wide audience, offering solace and understanding to those who have shared similar experiences. This show is more than just an episode of a podcast; it's a beacon of hope and a call to action, encouraging listeners to embrace the healing power of music and to recognize the sacrifices made by those who serve. As Patti and Shannon conclude their conversation, it's clear that this episode of "Wake Up with Patti Katter" is not just about the struggles faced by veterans but about the incredible potential for healing and connection through the arts. Shannon Book's journey from the battlefields to the recording studio is a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit and the redemptive power of music. For anyone looking for inspiration, healing, or simply a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made by military personnel and the potential for creative expression to overcome adversity, "Healing Through Harmony" is a must-listen. Join Patti Katter and Shannon Book on this unforgettable journey through pain, resilience, and the unifying power of music. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wakeupwithpattikatter/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wakeupwithpattikatter/support

A Flight Attendants View of Service Animals Since there is no real certification for service or emotional support animals, anything goes. Flight attendant Heather Poole is fed up with trying to make everybody happy. She questions the credibility of "emotional support" pigs, horses and monkeys. Yes, these are animals she's had the pleasure of accommodating on her LA-NY route. Listen Now Airline Apologizes to PTSD Sufferer Former U.S. Marine Eric Calley suffers from (PTSD) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He is quite thankful for his service dog, "Sun." Calley had a run-in with a US airline when they denied proper seating for his service dog and berated him with insults. Listen Now Homeopathic Drugs Need Regulation No matter how hyper your dog is, you would never give it an alcoholic drink to help it relax? You might have been doing just that if you used the product Good Dog made by Pet Organics. It turns out that among those 'natural ingredients' is 13% alcohol, about the same amount that is wine. Listen Now Disabled Vet Evicted Over Unpaid Pet Fee We've been seeing more and more stories about the fees landlords charge people who move in with pets. Now, an unpaid pet fee has resulted in a disabled Army Veteran and his service dog being evicted from a mobile home in Bandera, Texas. David Palasek refused to pay the pet fee, citing Section 504 of the Fair Housing Act that states service animals are not pets, so are not subject to a pet fee. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

Join us for an inspiring interview with Colonel Charlie Jenks, a 28-year military veteran. Colonel Jenks has been recovering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and found peace and healing by connecting with horses, practicing breath exercises and finding kind mentors. In this engaging conversation, we delve into the transformative power of equine therapy and the profound benefits it can have on our mental and emotional well-being. Motivated in part by the loss of his brother, also a veteran, to suicide, Charlie Jenks discusses the non-profit organization he has created, Connecting Veterans with Horses. We learn about Charlie's ambitious goals to help as many veterans, their families and others recover from trauma and find ways to connect more deeply with the people they care about and function with greater joy and peace. Charlie Jenks shares his personal journey of finding refuge and purpose through working with horses, highlighting how these majestic creatures can serve as powerful vehicles for healing trauma and fostering personal growth. By forming a deep bond with these animals, our guest discovered the importance of trust, empathy, and non-verbal communication in building meaningful connections. Episode "Chapters" 0:00 Introduction 01:20 Charlie's Introduction 01:59 Charlie Jenks as a former Veteran 02:52 Charlie Jenks sharing his experience on having a PTSD - Post-traumatic Stress Disorder 03:53 Questions about ourselves 05:10 Symptoms of PTSD 06:49 Charlie Jenks' healing journey 09:43 Non-profit organization - Connecting Veterans with Horses 13:24 Veterans' experiences with Meditation and Breathwork with horses 16:36 People that are Introvert and Extrovert and how they face challenges in life 19:23 Charlie Jenks sharing his path and enjoying the community he have 20:10 Margo talking about healing, and connections 24:06 Building relationships with others who can look out for you 27:02 Is it Masculine to Cry? 28:53 Most people just need a hug 31:51 Supporting the Connecting Veterans with Horses 32:57 Charlie Jenks' contact info and website of Connecting Veterans with Horses 33:57 Support and contribute to Body Aware Living's Mission to show people the practical ways to care for our health during the best and worst of times. Guest Bio/contact info: Charlie Jenks retired from the US Army after 28 years of active service including combat tours in Afghanistan. After struggling with the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSP) Charlie discovered that meditation, breathwork, finding mentors and time in connection with horses helped him feel and function better. In 2021 Charlie founded a non-profit organization called Connecting Veterans with Horses that provides an equine therapy program for Armed Forces Veterans, Active Duty service members and their families dealing with Post Traumatic Stress. That same year, his brother Mark, also a veteran, took his own life. Mark's death has further motivated Charlie to grow these healing programs with the goal of expanding to other locations around the country. Contact info: Connecting Veterans with Horses Website: https://connectingveteranswithhorses.com/ Email: charlie@connectingveteranswithhorses.com Donate to Connecting Veterans with Horses: https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=6W5hL4MbvuaIDzPkcazwfSpptPAW5XaB_VkWCF4_VlxeoL7dnLaMuSZAMqXuRLWJTgyRpSZ0suNCKtUV Social media: Charlie Jenks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenkscharlie/?hl=en Connecting Veterans

PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) is a very real disorder and something many veterans deal with on a daily basis. So how do we cope when someone we love has died or taken their life because of PTSD? For Chanthou Thoeun this became her reality when Rico, her daughter's father succumb to suicide. Consumed with grief and emotions, she tried to navigate this loss as well as care for her daughter. An unexpected stranger Morgan McLellan would reach out to help Chanthou with Rico's Veteran's benefits. A unique friendship formed and both ladies realized they wanted to help others. Thus the Wild Roses Warrior Foundation, a non-profit was formed to help veteran's and their families. Everything from navigating veteran's paperwork, emotional support, to helping families who have endured the same experiences. These ladies also recognize that going through loss and life depends on keeping their faith. Bible Verse from the episode: Micah 7:8 This episode is dedicated in memory of Rico DeMorano If you'd like to connect with Morgan or Chanthou visit their website at https://thewildroseswarriorfoundation.org/ No veteran or veteran family member left behind If you have a question or want to connect with Andrea or Jennifer email us at mourningglorypodcast@gmail.com www.jenniferjthomas.com www.andreabearauthor.com

Happiness Solved with Sandee Sgarlata. In this episode, Sandee interviews Sir Kaya Redford. Sir Kaya Redford was recently knighted by His Royal Highness, Prince Rafael of Spain as an Honorary Knight of Merit of the Royal Order of Constantine The Great, for two categories: Business & Philanthropy. Kaya trains Fortune 500 companies, leaders, entrepreneurs, influencers, and sales professionals all over the world to increase their production and make more money. He coaches on mindset, communication skills, behavior modification, taking massive action, and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). Kaya has been a Featured Guest Speaker on OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK, Recap Show 3 times! Kaya is Master Certified and a Trainer's Trainer in Neuro Linguistic Programming, Time Line Therapy (R), Hypnosis, and a board-certified Behavioral Analyst. He is also a certified Miracle Minded Coach, personally trained by Presidential Candidate / New York Times best-selling author, Marianne Williamson. Kaya also rehabilitates veterans that suffer from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Kaya and team are also helping Thorn which was co-founded by Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore to build tools to fight child sex trafficking and child sexual abuse. Connect with Kaya: www.SirKayaRedford.com       Connect with Sandee www.sandeesgarlata.com Podcast: www.happinesssolved.com www.facebook.com/coachsandeesgarlata www.twitter.com/sandeesgarlata www.instagram.com/coachsandeesgarlata    

From Battlefield to Barn: Veterans Find Healing through Horses, Breathwork and Community AUG 29, 2023 Margo RoseJoin us for an inspiring interview with Colonel Charlie Jenks, a 28-year military veteran. Colonel Jenks has been recovering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and found peace and healing by connecting with horses, practicing breath exercises and finding kind mentors. In this engaging conversation, we delve into the transformative power of equine therapy and the profound benefits it can have on our mental and emotional well-being. Motivated in part by the loss of his brother, also a veteran, to suicide, Charlie Jenks discusses the non-profit organization he has created, Connecting Veterans with Horses. We learn about Charlie's ambitious goals to help as many veterans, their families and others recover from trauma and find ways to connect more deeply with the people they care about and function with greater joy and peace. Charlie Jenks shares his personal journey of finding refuge and purpose through working with horses, highlighting how these majestic creatures can serve as powerful vehicles for healing trauma and fostering personal growth. By forming a deep bond with these animals, our guest discovered the importance of trust, empathy, and non-verbal communication in building meaningful connections. Episode "Chapters" 0:00 Introduction 01:20 Charlie's Introduction 01:59 Charlie Jenks as a former Veteran 02:52 Charlie Jenks sharing his experience on having a PTSD - Post-traumatic Stress Disorder 03:53 Questions about ourselves 05:10 Symptoms of PTSD 06:49 Charlie Jenks' healing journey 09:43 Non-profit organization - Connecting Veterans with Horses 13:24 Veterans' experiences with Meditation and Breathwork with horses 16:36 People that are Introvert and Extrovert and how they face challenges in life 19:23 Charlie Jenks sharing his path and enjoying the community he have 20:10 Margo talking about healing, and connections 24:06 Building relationships with others who can look out for you 27:02 Is it Masculine to Cry? 28:53 Most people just need a hug 31:51 Supporting the Connecting Veterans with Horses 32:57 Charlie Jenks' contact info and website of Connecting Veterans with Horses 33:57 Support and contribute to Body Aware Living's Mission to show people the practical ways to care for our health during the best and worst of times. Guest Bio/contact info: Charlie Jenks retired from the US Army after 28 years of active service including combat tours in Afghanistan. After struggling with the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSP) Charlie discovered that meditation, breathwork, finding mentors and time in connection with horses helped him feel and function better. In 2021 Charlie founded a non-profit organization called Connecting Veterans with Horses that provides an equine therapy program for Armed Forces Veterans, Active Duty service members and their families dealing with Post Traumatic Stress. That same year, his brother Mark, also a veteran, took his own life. Mark's death has further motivated Charlie to grow these healing programs with the goal of expanding to other locations around the country. Contact info: Connecting Veterans with Horses Website: https://connectingveteranswithhorses.com/ Email: charlie@connectingveteranswithhorses.com Donate to Connecting Veterans with Horses: https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=6W5hL4MbvuaIDzPkcazwfSpptPAW5XaB_VkWCF4_VlxeoL7dnLaMuSZAMqXuRLWJTgyRpSZ0suNCKtUV Social media: Charlie Jenks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenkscharlie/?hl=en Connecting Veterans

Nichole Crawford is a U.S. Army veteran with combat service in Iraq post-9/11. Like many veterans, Nichole believed that coming home not wearing a body bag or suffering a debilitating injury made her one of the lucky ones. War was something she could brush aside simply by surviving it. But years after her honourable discharge, Nichole suffered MST (Military Sexual Trauma) and PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) in the form of debilitating nightmares, chronic sleep deprivation, and unrelenting thoughts of suicide. Her story of healing includes being a powerful voice for the #MeToo movement, earning an M.Ed. in Counseling & Human Relations, launching her app, Gratitude Morning, and authoring a Huffington Post article; I Served In Iraq. I Thought I Emerged Unscathed — But 20 Years Later, I'm Still Not The Same.

Living with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) can be an incredibly difficult experience. It's a condition that affects people who have been through a traumatic event, and it can have a profound impact on their daily lives. In this video, we will explore what living with PTSD is really like.I will talk about the symptoms they experience, such as flashbacks, nightmares, and intense anxiety, and how these symptoms can be triggered by seemingly harmless things.We will also discuss the impact that PTSD can have on relationships, work, and daily life. From struggling to maintain friendships to feeling unable to perform everyday tasks, living with PTSD can be an isolating experience that can be difficult to navigate.Ultimately, we hope this video will provide insight and understanding into what living with PTSD is really like. It's important to remember that those who suffer from this condition deserve compassion, support, and understanding as they navigate their journey towards healing and recovery.Support the showOther Options For Connection:Website:https://www.ptsd-transformation.ca/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/PTSD_transformation_AcademyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd_transformation_academy/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRFl48PWiMPlXh0wfarKJ7g?sub_confirmation=1Zoom Mastermind Linkhttps://us05web.zoom.us/j/84711717929?pwd=RWU2UFlJY280RFVESHlwd3FpU0VLdz09Meeting ID: 847 1171 7929Passcode: 12345Email - PTSDtransformation@gmail.comDisclaimerI want to remind you that this Podcast is my opinion and my teachings, in no way does it replace a licenced Mental health professional, if you feel that you are in a place where you need that support reach out to someone and get it.

CW: Talks of abuse, body image & traumaWhat is PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)?Let's talk about what people with PTSD experience, triggers & how do you ‘get' it? Also, what happened to me when I got triggered recently, what you should NEVER do around people with PTSD (or in general) & how PTSD presents. Alsooooo, speaking on why your trauma is NOT your fault, an update on my body dysmorphia & more!*currently inactive on social media until November 2023*IG/TikTok: @manicandmedicated_ 

How about we talk about it all? Dr. Dee dives into BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) and it's comparison to PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) as it stacks up against men and women. We also recap Aprils events and what a month is was. Dont forgot to comment, share and go to our website for more information and our monthly newsletter. www.glasssoldier.org www.glassoldier.org https://www.instagram.com/glasssoldierorg/

This episode was by far one of my favorite episodes! My curiousity was fulfilled and I learned so much beyond the mental health diagnosis that are often on the forefront such as Anxiety and Depression. Dr. Olele, a Board-Certified Psychiatrist provides mental health services to his patients through Genesis Psychiatric Solutions, www.genesispsychiatricsolutions.com, his extensive academic medical accomplishments and experience has solidified him as subject matter expert in providing quality care to his patients and educating the community at large on mental health diagnosis, treatment and management. We discuss various mental health diagnoses from Bipolar, PTSD-Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Psychosis, Schizophrenia and OCD-Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, I hope you truly find this episode enlightening and insightful! You can follow Dr. Olele on Instagram here, Ifeanyi Olele DO, MBA, MS (@doctorolele) | InstagramIf you are looking for a psychiatrist here's a link to a directory APA - Static Header & Footer (psychiatry.org)If you are a loved one looking for resources to cope with a loved one mental illness here's a helpful link, Psychiatry.org - Helping a Loved One Cope with Mental IllnessIf you are a State of Michigan resident who need support on getting you relative or loved one mental health treatment who maybe of harm to themselves or anyone else please check out Kevin's Law members-Kevin's-Law.pdf (dwihn.org) Disclaimer: Safe Space with Shay is not intended to be a therapy replacement or substitute, if you are experiencing a mental health crisis please reach out to your physician or your mental health provider.

When the dark cloud of tragedy hung over countries with major catastrophes, Alice Chun, the co-founder of Solight-Designs, sought a way to bring light into the darkness. With a background in Architecture and Material Technology, Chun created a solar light that not only helps give light to those without electricity but with a variety of colors helps to combat PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) in the recipients.  Listen in as I chat with Alice about what it is like to be a social entrepreneur. What it means, why she feels so passionate about her mission, and how she personally delivers 1000s of solar lights to victims of these natural and man-made disasters.  Helpful Links: Check Website https://solight-design.com Solight Design has been featured in Fast Company, The New York Times, Cheddar, Huffington Post, Heavy, Men's Journal, Tree Hugger, Trend Hunter, and was nominated for USPTO Patents for Humanitarian Winner in 2018. Also featured in Hillary Clinton's Book “The Book of Gutsy Women” Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea, share the stories of the gutsy women who have inspired them—women with the courage to stand up to the status quo, ask hard questions, and get the job done. To donate a light - https://solight-design.com/products/solar-lantern-give-a-light --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatsfromtheblogcabin/message

EMDR, or eye movement desensitization reprocessing, is a powerful tool for treating PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and various mental health disorders. Studies have shown that it can be more effective and works faster than CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), the mainstay treatment in therapy. A 2014 review of 24 studies concluded that EMDR could help relieve emotional distress after adverse experiences, work more quickly and effectively than trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and help ease somatic symptoms, like pain or muscle tension. The problem is that EMDR can be expensive and very difficult to access. That's why I was so excited to talk to Jeff Tejcek if virtual EMDR. Jeff has created a program where everyone can do EMDR in the comfort of their own home anytime they want at a fraction of the cost. Jeff Tejcek founded the Virtual EMDR self-guided therapy program after his own experience with EMDR changed his life completely. Diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) stemming from childhood abuse and neglect, Jeff struggled with anxiety, uncontrollable emotions, and self-esteem issues. He set out to transform the traditional EMDR therapy process so that anyone could use EMDR's life-transforming power regardless of their income or ability to access a therapist. Virtual EMDR eye movement therapy is a first-of-its-kind program that clients can use on their own and without the need for a therapist to be present. Starting with the simple goal of creating an online EMDR therapy program that might be able to help struggling people, he never dreamed he would make a career out of it, much less start an EMDR therapy company. Jeff's strong vision for online EMDR therapy has since been successful beyond his wildest expectations, and the Virtual EMDR company now routinely provides thousands of EMDR sessions each month, more than any other organization in the world. Virtual EMDR's programs are designed to change the lives of people struggling with PTSD and trauma, depression, addictions, anxiety, phobias, and grief and loss symptoms. Through his philanthropy work, Jeff has been able to provide completely free EMDR access to thousands of military veterans, law enforcement officers, first responders, and even front-line healthcare workers during the peak of the COVID 19 pandemic. Jeff is a husband, parent, American ex-patriot, and world traveller.

EMDR, or eye movement desensitization reprocessing, is a powerful tool for treating PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and various mental health disorders. Studies have shown that it can be more effective and works faster than CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), the mainstay treatment in therapy. A 2014 review of 24 studies concluded that EMDR could help relieve emotional distress after adverse experiences, work more quickly and effectively than trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and help ease somatic symptoms, like pain or muscle tension. The problem is that EMDR can be expensive and very difficult to access. That's why I was so excited to talk to Jeff Tejcek if virtual EMDR. Jeff has created a program where everyone can do EMDR in the comfort of their own home anytime they want at a fraction of the cost. Jeff Tejcek founded the Virtual EMDR self-guided therapy program after his own experience with EMDR changed his life completely. Diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) stemming from childhood abuse and neglect, Jeff struggled with anxiety, uncontrollable emotions, and self-esteem issues. He set out to transform the traditional EMDR therapy process so that anyone could use EMDR's life-transforming power regardless of their income or ability to access a therapist. Virtual EMDR eye movement therapy is a first-of-its-kind program that clients can use on their own and without the need for a therapist to be present. Starting with the simple goal of creating an online EMDR therapy program that might be able to help struggling people, he never dreamed he would make a career out of it, much less start an EMDR therapy company. Jeff's strong vision for online EMDR therapy has since been successful beyond his wildest expectations, and the Virtual EMDR company now routinely provides thousands of EMDR sessions each month, more than any other organization in the world. Virtual EMDR's programs are designed to change the lives of people struggling with PTSD and trauma, depression, addictions, anxiety, phobias, and grief and loss symptoms. Through his philanthropy work, Jeff has been able to provide completely free EMDR access to thousands of military veterans, law enforcement officers, first responders, and even front-line healthcare workers during the peak of the COVID 19 pandemic. Jeff is a husband, parent, American ex-patriot, and world traveller.

Let's get IT! CCS Season 14 has begun! Writer/Actor Sean Crampton joins JUST TALKING to discuss his new action thriller, The Stalking Fields. A film about a group of civilians who find themselves trapped in a PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) training program. What starts off as a reasonable therapeutic exercise turns into a dark government experiment gone out of control. A mix of screaming pauses throughout this film openly question your morality — when is it right? What is wrong? “Everyone carries PTSD in certain ways.” Crampton's father was a decorated Navy Seal for 27 years — you couldn't throw a rock and not hit a military family! A picturesque example of the modern nuclear family prompted Crampton to take a deeper look into the American Dream. But it was Hollywood's hyper-glamorized portrayal of combat that really fueled this film in a different direction to provide answers. HOW do we adequately address the reality of coming back home? Crampton's father, Cramton Sr. served 13 deployments for his country. According to the 2022 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans are at 57% higher risk of suicide than those who haven't served. What about retirement? How do we treat our Veterans during the transition? Can new technologies like Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) provide beneficial therapy? In the writer's room Sean Crampton and Jordan Wiseley both grew up in military families and director Ric Maddox, an army veteran, teamed up to make this thriller film. All three drew on their personal experiences to make this film as visceral as possible. The audience is definitely going to face a decision on which side they are willing to stalk for. Support and watch The Stalking Fields on all major streaming services: https://www.amazon.com/Stalking-Fields-Sean-Crampton/dp/B0B8PGGGDH

After earning his masters in psychiatric social work and completing basic training, Shad Meshad worked at Fort Leavenworth Military Prison as a mental health officer. Most of the prisoners were Vietnam veterans, and he provided them with treatment and a means to reintegrate into society. After hearing the stories of veterans at Fort Leavenworth, Meshad decided he had to serve himself. He volunteered to serve in a KO team, which were the first psychiatric teams in American warfare. For five years, Captain Meshad was flown all around Vietnam to help evaluate and assist soldiers dealing with mental health issues. When he returned home, Meshad founded and directed the Vietnam Veterans Re-Socialization Unit at the VA Hospital in Los Angeles, California. It was his job to reshape the VA in a way that better served Vietnam vets. It was during this time that CPT Meshad would become one of the first people to study the disorder now known as PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).  In 1979, Meshad founded the Vet Center Outreach Program, which created satellite centers that provide social and psychological services to any Veteran in order to help them transition back into civilian life.   Now, Meshad is the president of the National Veterans Foundation, which he founded in 1985. The NVF helps veterans that are unable to reach a Vet Center with financial problems, mental health issues, VA benefits, employment, housing, and more.  To learn more about Captain Shad Meshad, check out his memoir, Captain for Dark Mornings. You can also watch a short documentary about his work after Vietnam titled The Mad Man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warning, this episode mentions violence, racism, sex, and self-harm. Listener discretion is advised. After earning his masters in psychiatric social work and completing basic training, Shad Meshad worked at Fort Leavenworth Military Prison as a mental health officer. Most of the prisoners were Vietnam veterans, and he provided them with treatment and a means to reintegrate into society. Meshad heard countless stories of Vietnam from the vets there, and decided he had to serve himself. He volunteered to serve in a KO team, which were the first psychiatric teams in American warfare. For five years, Captain Meshad was flown all around Vietnam to help evaluate and assist soldiers dealing with mental health issues. When he returned home, Meshad founded and directed the Vietnam Veterans Re-Socialization Unit at the VA Hospital in Los Angeles, California. It was his job to reshape the VA in a way that better served Vietnam vets. It was during this time that CPT Meshad would become one of the first people to study the disorder now known as PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).  In 1979, Meshad founded the Vet Center Outreach Program, which created satellite centers that provide social and psychological services to any Veteran in order to help them transition back into civilian life.   Now, Meshad is the president of the National Veterans Foundation, which he founded in 1985. The NVF helps veterans that are unable to reach a Vet Center with financial problems, mental health issues, VA benefits, employment, housing, and more.  To learn more about Captain Shad Meshad, check out his memoir, Captain for Dark Mornings. You can also watch a short documentary about his work after Vietnam titled The Mad Man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooks was found as a baby in a drain tile, grew up in foster home and a broken home. He joined the army in 2011 right before 9/11. He got the call to go to Iraq and loved it – he could be with his brothers and sisters and protect. He also got married to the love of his life and eventually had a son. After tragedy in the war and losing close friends, trauma started to set in. He found himself very angry, isolating from others and eventually suicidal. He was diagnosed with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and many other physical issues. In the midst of his darkest place, he was approached by a stranger who said she heard from the Holy Spirit about his PTSD and asked to pray for him. She led him to an event with Dr. Mike Hutchings who leads him to Christ and prays for Jesus to heal him. What transpired after this was a complete transformation and Brooks to begin walking in the destiny that God called him to. He has undeniable supernatural stories that are captivating and will have you in tears. He reunites with his foster family after having 6 years of his life without memories. He now has a ministry called “Adventures After Freedom” in the state of Pennsylvania, where he is helping others just like him who have served and experienced similar mental health struggles. Brooks was born as an orphan searching for worth and he found it through God speaking into his identity. His testimony is so captivating and compelling, that you will feel the heart of God right through His voice. When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." ~John 8:12NIV Website (being released soon): www.peaceinpa.com Brook's email: ptsd22freedom@gmail.com Nonprofit to donate: https://threshold-church.churchcenter.com/giving/to/the-adventure-after-freedom If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!

The Reverend and the Reprobate sit down with Captain Wren C Thomas and Lori Vangilder-Preuss on the show this week. In 2013 Capt Thomas was taken captive by pirates off the coast of Nigeria. He tells the RevRepPodcast about how he survived the ordeal and the ongoing challenges he still faces. Captain Wren C. Thomas worked for 28 years as a merchant mariner, working his way to a Master's License to be the Captain of his vessel. Captain Thomas enjoyed working on the ocean highways until his ship was hijacked by modern day Nigerian pirates. He was taken hostage for 18 brutal days in the rainforest of the Niger River Delta. Captain Thomas also devotedly served his country as a U.S. Marine. He is a proud & grateful son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. (Credit: Title Town Publishing) Lori A. VanGilder-Preuss is a passionate editor, production manager and ghostwriter with TitleTown Publishing LLC. Prior to publishing, she was a prolific technical writer within public safety for 35 years and enjoys producing within the survivor and true crime space because of that background. Lori has a Bachelor's degree in Adult Education with a minor in Curriculum Development. She lives in Florida with her husband and son.(Credit: Title Town Publishing) Kidnapped and held for ransom for 18 days by Nigerian pirates, Captain Wren Thomas suffered horrors, bringing to life the reality of modern-day pirating. Faith carried him during and after captivity, a beloved PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) service dog named Beaux, eventually saving his life once again. In this first-person survivor account, Captain Thomas brings readers into the ocean, onto his ship as he and his team fight off the pirates, and ultimately within the captivity camp. Devastatingly clear as it is inspirational, Capt. Thomas warns the world with his story of danger on the ocean highways, which gives us a rare glimpse of what it takes to survive. Pirate Hostage contains journal entries and perspectives from family surviving the initial FBI notifications and beyond. (Credit: Title Town Publishing: "Pirate Hostage") Get the Book: https://amzn.to/3EXfHRU Check Out Title Town Publishing: https://www.titletownbooks.com Rev and Rep Linktr.ee (all the show links can be found below) https://linktr.ee/revreppodcast

In this episode, guest Shaka Senghor shares his inspiring story from incarceration to becoming a two times bestselling author, influencer and one of Oprah's “SuperSoul 100” – teaching lessons of redemption and vulnerability to the masses. He grew up spending 19 years in prison, seven of them in solitary confinement. Through reflection and writing, he later came to understand his story of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).  At age 17, he was shot multiple times, and also has two brothers who were shot, one of whom ended up paralyzed.  At the same time, he takes full responsibility for the death of another, which sent him to prison. Shaka is grateful for the many “incredible mentors” who believed in him, and offered suggested readings for moving forward. Topics covered in this interview: The reflective time in solitary confinement that helped him create his first bestseller, Writing My Wrongs, Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prisonhttps://www.amazon.com/Writing-My-Wrongs-Redemption-American/dp/1101907312. How being a father impacted his second book that just came out in January, 2022, Letters to the Sons of Society: A Father's Invitation to Love, Honesty, and Freedom https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Sons-Society-Fathers-Invitation/dp/059323801X. Here is a review of that book by The Chicago Tribune: “If you want to peer into a heart, if you want a story of brokenness and healing and fury and redemption and humanity, if you want to envision a different, better way forward, Senghor's letters are a beautiful place to begin.” Changing the narrative for Black men, into worthiness, beyond being a provider and protector.  Dr. Alfiee also noted research showing that Black men are the single most present ethnic group to their children even when they are the non-custodial parent.  Shaka being “an authentic survivor,” loved up by “brothers” who saw value in him in prison, and how he now mentors other “young brothers”--living what he talks about, and challenges them while winning.  Shaka shares three ways to instill a greater sense of self-love: Journaling, and start by asking: “How did I get here, to this point in life?” ”Meditate to get it straight,” which can be “horrifying” at first to sit with one's self. Personal affirmations, to think into existence what you desire. Running  “a unicorn startup,” that went from $0 revenue to $7 billion valuation in 20 months, by helping build culture in corporations. Closing words, his mantra, which he contributed to in the song “Composure” by Nas (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-gYa5dk-8M): “Keep your composure. And believe in the magic of who we are. 'Cause what you believe is everything. And what someone believes about you, is nothing. Keep your composure.”   About Shaka Senghor: New York Times bestselling author, speaker and influencer; one of Oprah's “SuperSoul 100” Shaka Senghor is the Head of Sales and Success Culture at TripActions. He is also the President of Shaka Senghor, Inc., and Founder of Redeemed Sole. His memoir, Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death and Redemption in an American Prison, debuted on The New York Times and The Washington Post Best Seller Lists. Shaka's widely anticipated sophomore book, Letters to the Sons of Society, was released in January 2022. Shaka is a former MIT Media Lab Director's Fellow and a former Fellow in the inaugural class of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Community Leadership Network. His 2014 TED Talk was featured in their “Year in Ideas” roundup and has over 1.7 million views. In 2021, he was featured on the Nas track Composure. Shaka is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2012 Black Male Engagement (BME) Leadership Award, the 2015 Manchester University Innovator of the Year Award, the 2016 FORD Man of Courage Award, and the 2016 NAACP Great Expectations Award. He was recognized by OWN (the Oprah Winfrey Network) as a “Soul Igniter” in the inaugural class of the SuperSoul 100. He has taught at the University of Michigan and shares his story of redemption around the world. Today, Shaka's priority is shifting societal narratives through storytelling and developing workshops with high entertainment value and deep social impact. Follow Shaka: Website: https://www.shakasenghor.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaka-senghor-3b869934/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shakasenghor Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/shakasenghor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShakaSenghor   Follow Dr. Alfiee: Website:  https://dralfiee.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralfiee Twitter: https://twitter.com/dralfiee Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dralfiee/ Website: https://dralfiee.com   Find out more about the AAKOMA Project here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvTKmYKi24I   Season 3 Produced By: https://socialchameleon.us   More Couched in Color: https://dralfiee.com/podcast Music Produced by: Mark “King” Batson (Super Producer of your favorite artists and Grammy award-winner for albums with Eminem and Beyoncé)

In this episode, guest Shaka Senghor shares his inspiring story from incarceration to becoming a two times bestselling author, influencer and one of Oprah's “SuperSoul 100” – teaching lessons of redemption and vulnerability to the masses. He grew up spending 19 years in prison, seven of them in solitary confinement. Through reflection and writing, he later came to understand his story of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).  At age 17, he was shot multiple times, and also has two brothers who were shot, one of whom ended up paralyzed.  At the same time, he takes full responsibility for the death of another, which sent him to prison. Shaka is grateful for the many “incredible mentors” who believed in him, and offered suggested readings for moving forward. Topics covered in this interview: The reflective time in solitary confinement that helped him create his first bestseller, Writing My Wrongs, Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prisonhttps://www.amazon.com/Writing-My-Wrongs-Redemption-American/dp/1101907312. How being a father impacted his second book that just came out in January, 2022, Letters to the Sons of Society: A Father's Invitation to Love, Honesty, and Freedom https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Sons-Society-Fathers-Invitation/dp/059323801X. Here is a review of that book by The Chicago Tribune: “If you want to peer into a heart, if you want a story of brokenness and healing and fury and redemption and humanity, if you want to envision a different, better way forward, Senghor's letters are a beautiful place to begin.” Changing the narrative for Black men, into worthiness, beyond being a provider and protector.  Dr. Alfiee also noted research showing that Black men are the single most present ethnic group to their children even when they are the non-custodial parent.  Shaka being “an authentic survivor,” loved up by “brothers” who saw value in him in prison, and how he now mentors other “young brothers”--living what he talks about, and challenges them while winning.  Shaka shares three ways to instill a greater sense of self-love: Journaling, and start by asking: “How did I get here, to this point in life?” ”Meditate to get it straight,” which can be “horrifying” at first to sit with one's self. Personal affirmations, to think into existence what you desire. Running  “a unicorn startup,” that went from $0 revenue to $7 billion valuation in 20 months, by helping build culture in corporations. Closing words, his mantra, which he contributed to in the song “Composure” by Nas (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-gYa5dk-8M): “Keep your composure. And believe in the magic of who we are. 'Cause what you believe is everything. And what someone believes about you, is nothing. Keep your composure.”   About Shaka Senghor: New York Times bestselling author, speaker and influencer; one of Oprah's “SuperSoul 100” Shaka Senghor is the Head of Sales and Success Culture at TripActions. He is also the President of Shaka Senghor, Inc., and Founder of Redeemed Sole. His memoir, Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death and Redemption in an American Prison, debuted on The New York Times and The Washington Post Best Seller Lists. Shaka's widely anticipated sophomore book, Letters to the Sons of Society, was released in January 2022. Shaka is a former MIT Media Lab Director's Fellow and a former Fellow in the inaugural class of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Community Leadership Network. His 2014 TED Talk was featured in their “Year in Ideas” roundup and has over 1.7 million views. In 2021, he was featured on the Nas track Composure. Shaka is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2012 Black Male Engagement (BME) Leadership Award, the 2015 Manchester University Innovator of the Year Award, the 2016 FORD Man of Courage Award, and the 2016 NAACP Great Expectations Award. He was recognized by OWN (the Oprah Winfrey Network) as a “Soul Igniter” in the inaugural class of the SuperSoul 100. He has taught at the University of Michigan and shares his story of redemption around the world. Today, Shaka's priority is shifting societal narratives through storytelling and developing workshops with high entertainment value and deep social impact. Follow Shaka: Website: https://www.shakasenghor.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaka-senghor-3b869934/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shakasenghor Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/shakasenghor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShakaSenghor   Follow Dr. Alfiee: Website:  https://dralfiee.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralfiee Twitter: https://twitter.com/dralfiee Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dralfiee/ Website: https://dralfiee.com   Find out more about the AAKOMA Project here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvTKmYKi24I   Season 3 Produced By: https://socialchameleon.us   More Couched in Color: https://dralfiee.com/podcast Music Produced by: Mark “King” Batson (Super Producer of your favorite artists and Grammy award-winner for albums with Eminem and Beyoncé)

Ryan “Birdman” Parrott was a trained sniper in his SEAL team. After transitioning out of the SEAL teams, there was an assumption that they were safe, back home on American soil. On January 2nd, 2019, Birdman received a call from a teammate, stating that his SEAL team partner David R. Metcalf had taken his own life. As he navigated his own grief, Birdman was inspired to do more than simply mourn. The issues facing war tattered and battle worn veterans is far beyond just a label of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Birdman recognized that despite the well intentioned non-profits to help these vets, we continue to lose thousands of military members and first responders every year. Army Veteran Daniel Somers wrote this in his suicide note in 2013: “I am left with basically nothing. Too trapped in a war to be at peace, too damaged to be at war.” As with Birdman's observations, Daniel's words suggest that there is a whole body element to post traumatic stress that is being missed. Birdman reached out to a physician to discuss human performance in people with trauma. His hypothesis was to test these individuals on a physiological level and obtain a baseline. Birdman has assembled a world class team of Physicians, Ph.D.'s, Phycologists, Physiatrists, Sports Physiologists, and former Special Operators to make up the Human Performance Project. The mission is to create a manual to guide the tactical population, enabling them to thrive upon entry, during and post service. Ken & Eric are honored to host Birdman on the GCP. Please LIKE and SHARE and be certain to check out the links below to find out how you can not only learn but contribute to the mission of healing these heroes. YOU MIGHT EVEN WIN A TRIP TO ALL 7 CONTINENTS!!! Stay tuned!American Extreme https://www.americanextreme.com/Legacy Jump Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmP-rxpZcSMFriday Frogman channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH2UIMEKkGOScxwDUb4QxDgFB/IG @BirdmanActual

Today’s episode is about inner voice v mind-chatter with Adriana Reid. Her area of expertise focuses on public and human relations through human development. Her mission is to walk people through the wonder of new possibilities, by helping them discover and solve their inner fears by becoming responsible for their actions and deeds despite any circumstance -their background, nationality, and/ or invisible wounds. Her experience working with unaccompanied immigrant children, veterans of war, and victims of crime and domestic violence, through guiding them to overcome symptoms of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), as well as in the field of education working with children and adolescents of school age in emotional health issues, behavior, prevention, and rehabilitation of addictions make her sensitive to the processes of adaptation, social rehabilitation, and acculturation processes. You can learn more about her and her work here: https://be2be-coaching.com/ We talk about the following and so much more: ✅ What is mind chatter and how is that different from the inner voice? ✅ How are our feeling-level decisions stored in our subconscious? ✅ How do we go about working with our child, adolescent, parent, or ego. ✅ How do we cultivate a healthy dialogue with ourselves? ✅ What is the “emergency meeting”? ✅ What the spiral model technique is and how it works I want to thank our sponsors Athletic Greens, who have created AG1, one of the most innovative packets of supplements, including 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to help you start your day right. If you purchase today, you’ll get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/yasmeen. Please tag us and tell us what you loved! You can follow @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram or Facebook if you’d like to stay connected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s episode is about inner voice v mind-chatter with Adriana Reid. Her area of expertise focuses on public and human relations through human development. Her mission is to walk people through the wonder of new possibilities, by helping them discover and solve their inner fears by becoming responsible for their actions and deeds despite any circumstance -their background, nationality, and/ or invisible wounds. Her experience working with unaccompanied immigrant children, veterans of war, and victims of crime and domestic violence, through guiding them to overcome symptoms of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), as well as in the field of education working with children and adolescents of school age in emotional health issues, behavior, prevention, and rehabilitation of addictions make her sensitive to the processes of adaptation, social rehabilitation, and acculturation processes. You can learn more about her and her work here: https://be2be-coaching.com/ We talk about the following and so much more: ✅ What is mind chatter and how is that different from the inner voice? ✅ How are our feeling-level decisions stored in our subconscious? ✅ How do we go about working with our child, adolescent, parent, or ego. ✅ How do we cultivate a healthy dialogue with ourselves? ✅ What is the “emergency meeting”? ✅ What the spiral model technique is and how it works I want to thank our sponsors Athletic Greens, who have created AG1, one of the most innovative packets of supplements, including 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to help you start your day right. If you purchase today, you’ll get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/yasmeen. Please tag us and tell us what you loved! You can follow @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram or Facebook if you’d like to stay connected.

In Episode 7 of The Jim Gale show, guest Matt Guedes brings awareness, compassion and great hope to the traumas our veterans and first responders, gold stars and their families face. These “American heroes” get great support through the 2,300-acre Camp Freedom in Pennsylvania, where Matt works as executive director, paying it forward to bring the healing powers of the outdoors to those who are disabled or challenged by their traumas.   Free to all, the camp offers fishing, hunting, hiking, walking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing activities–or, as he says: “Anything outdoors we do it, and we do it with a purpose.” Matt Guedes: “We're seeing lives literally saved through outdoor adventures.” Co-hosts Jim Gale and Matthew Britt, moved by Matt's insights on the impact of trauma to our 4-million plus disabled veterans, and untold numbers of first responders, offer insights and solutions, including the possibilities of collaborating to start a Freedom Farm Academy onsite. Learn more about Freedom Farm Academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rNdlAuqb3A Jim suggests, and Matt Guedes agrees, that collaborating with The Freedom Farm Academy could provide a way to build more community at Camp Freedom.  It could also potentially allow veterans to use their continuing education funds to invest in learning how to create and manage a food forest, and oversee a profitable business. “It's a perfect alignment in every way–to teach people how to be free, and grow food in the midst of a food chain disaster, is a good business to be in,” Jim shares. Isolation is the number one issue facing those disabled by trauma, according to Matt Guedes. Topics covered in this interview: –Overview of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and its impact on our veterans and first responders. –Matt Guedes shares that a trauma specialist taught him to see trauma, not as a disorder, which has a concept of permanence and finality to it.  Instead, by focusing on trauma as an injury (which can actually be traced in a brain scan as such), hope is created–for injuries can be healed. – Matt Guedes:”Trauma is real and it has an effect on our mental, on our physical and on our spiritual lives, and it has an effect on all of us.”  Jim: Recommends the book, Molecules of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine:(https://www.amazon.com/Molecules-Emotion-Science-Mind-Body-Medicine/dp/0684846349) –Three negative patterns of dealing with trauma:  isolation, drugs (which sometimes start with a prescription) or alcohol use, which then lead to desperation. –Ways to shift:  Fight the impulse to isolate, get outside, find one or two trusted friends with whom to speak.  “It's the relationships that give you the sustainability to get off that train wreck you may be  on,” Matt Guedes stresses. –Self-care, serving others and contributing, as a way out of depression, are also discussed.               ABOUT GUEST MATT GUEDES: Executive Director of Camp Freedom Matt Guedes has more than twenty years of experience in the outdoor industry. His extensive background in this field serves him well as the Executive Director of Camp Freedom. For more than 11 years, Matt has owned a hunting consultant business called Journey Hunts (https://journeyhunts.com), which has paved the way for hunters and their families to encounter the we in a memorable experience. He leads his staff to assist clients to have a hunt of a lifetime and enjoy the journey along the way. Matt is an outdoor writer, pro-staff hunter, and sponsored hunter who has pursued various game in nine countries on five different continents. He has been a consultant for several businesses in need of leadership and direction. He also named, created, and hired upwards of 70 personnel in developing a multi-million dollar recycling company which he managed for three years. Matt graduated from Dickinson College in 1991 with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. He also served as an officer in the United States Army for 3.5 years. Matt has pastored three churches for more than 24 years in the ministry.  Married for 25 years, he also has been blessed with three children. Supporting Links: http://www.campfreedompa.org/ bmb.https://youtu.be/Tp_49NBUY2o https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-sissification-of-americas-young-men-matt-guedes/1140162763?ean=9781638743453 Food Forest Abundance: Website: https://foodforestabundance.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodForestAbundance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodforestabundance/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FFAbundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/food-forest-abundance/ The Jim Gale Show Podcast: https://linktr.ee/jimgaleshow Produced by: https://socialchameleon.us

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Jessie Tylre Williams. Jessie Tylre Williams is a high-powered and compellingsinger/songwriter who is full of passion and drive This is a perfect match for her humbling manner and her motto:“Healing The World – One Song At A Time”, which showcases what she believes and stands for: creating musicthat brings people together in peace, love, and unity. Jessie originally from Manitoba, Canada, began her music career at an early age and since then has won several awards including, Nashville TCMA awards for “Most Outstanding Showcase Performer Of The Year & Most Promising Female Artist Of The Year. Although Jessie holds these awards close to her heart the award that brings her the most gratification is the “Commendation Medal” that she received from the “Minister of Veterans Affairs” for her efforts and commitment to serving Veterans and First Responders suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Jessie has performed at venues such as The Calgary Stampede, Major Military Functions, Casino Stages, outdoor festivals and concerts, numerous charity functions and has graced the camera on many television appearances. These days Jessie has traded Canada's brutal winters for the tropical climes of Mexico becoming a citizen on account of her Mother being born and raised in Mexico. Her Mother then married a Canadian and they moved to Canada where Jessie was born. “I love Mexico, it really feels like home to me,” she says. “Everything in my life is surrounded by music, and the musicianship here is incredible. I feel honoured to be playing with such talented and remarkable musicians. Kind of hard not to enjoy playing on the beach or in an open-air bar! I couldn't ask for more,” she smiles. Building luxury condos on the Banderas Bay, selling real estate, and continuing on with her passion of writing and playing music, Jessie has now made Mexico home. Her latest single, ”Please Don't Let Me Down” shows you the more vulnerable side to Jessie where she shares some of her life story through sound and the incredible video that followed it, displaying the authenticity and intimacy she shares with the viewers. Her last release, “I Don't Care” showcases her vocal range and exhibits the more daring side to Jessie. Jessie has been sent to share a message of love, hope, and peace to the world through the pure essence of her being and her gift of song. She reminds us all through her music, that love can truly heal, and teaches us how the strength of the human spirit can rise above any adversity for those of us who head down the road less travelled.. In this episode we discuss music, the music industry, meeting your idols, healing the world one song at a time and doing what you love. Website - https://www.jessie-williams.com/ IG - http://www.instagram.com/jessietylre FB - https://www.facebook.com/jessietylrewilliams "Well, I've always done a myriad of things" - 00:02:53 "I wouldn't be who I am today if those things didn't happen to me" - 00:38:03 "Every time you actually listen to somebody" - 00:51:52 Empowerography would like to offer you a discount code to one of our exclusive partners, Quartz & Canary Jewelry & Wellness Co. Please use CODE EMPOWER15 to receive 15% off upon check out at www.quartzandcanary.com. Quartz & Canary is truly the place, where spirituality meets style.

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Jessie Tylre Williams. Jessie Tylre Williams is a high-powered and compellingsinger/songwriter who is full of passion and drive This is a perfect match for her humbling manner and her motto:“Healing The World – One Song At A Time”, which showcases what she believes and stands for: creating musicthat brings people together in peace, love, and unity. Jessie originally from Manitoba, Canada, began her music career at an early age and since then has won several awards including, Nashville TCMA awards for “Most Outstanding Showcase Performer Of The Year & Most Promising Female Artist Of The Year. Although Jessie holds these awards close to her heart the award that brings her the most gratification is the “Commendation Medal” that she received from the “Minister of Veterans Affairs” for her efforts and commitment to serving Veterans and First Responders suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Jessie has performed at venues such as The Calgary Stampede, Major Military Functions, Casino Stages, outdoor festivals and concerts, numerous charity functions and has graced the camera on many television appearances. These days Jessie has traded Canada's brutal winters for the tropical climes of Mexico becoming a citizen on account of her Mother being born and raised in Mexico. Her Mother then married a Canadian and they moved to Canada where Jessie was born. “I love Mexico, it really feels like home to me,” she says. “Everything in my life is surrounded by music, and the musicianship here is incredible. I feel honoured to be playing with such talented and remarkable musicians. Kind of hard not to enjoy playing on the beach or in an open-air bar! I couldn't ask for more,” she smiles. Building luxury condos on the Banderas Bay, selling real estate, and continuing on with her passion of writing and playing music, Jessie has now made Mexico home. Her latest single, ”Please Don't Let Me Down” shows you the more vulnerable side to Jessie where she shares some of her life story through sound and the incredible video that followed it, displaying the authenticity and intimacy she shares with the viewers. Her last release, “I Don't Care” showcases her vocal range and exhibits the more daring side to Jessie. Jessie has been sent to share a message of love, hope, and peace to the world through the pure essence of her being and her gift of song. She reminds us all through her music, that love can truly heal, and teaches us how the strength of the human spirit can rise above any adversity for those of us who head down the road less travelled.. In this episode we discuss music, the music industry, meeting your idols, healing the world one song at a time and doing what you love. Website - https://www.jessie-williams.com/ IG - http://www.instagram.com/jessietylre FB - https://www.facebook.com/jessietylrewilliams "Well, I've always done a myriad of things" - 00:02:53 "I wouldn't be who I am today if those things didn't happen to me" - 00:38:03 "Every time you actually listen to somebody" - 00:51:52 Empowerography would like to offer you a discount code to one of our exclusive partners, Quartz & Canary Jewelry & Wellness Co. Please use CODE EMPOWER15 to receive 15% off upon check out at www.quartzandcanary.com. Quartz & Canary is truly the place, where spirituality meets style.

Trauma can take different forms. One can speak of individual trauma, ancestral trauma, and collective trauma. All of these are happening on different, yet interconnected levels of (all!) our lives. Historically, the word ‘trauma' comes from the Greek, and literally means ‘wound' or can be taken in its active form of ‘to wound'. Although originally the word was taken to mean physical wounding, Sigmund Freud was the first (in his book Beyond the Pleasure Principle of 1920) who would use it in his psychological practice with patients to describe their psychological wounding. Currently, trauma is often defined by its response of fear, anxiety, a feeling of overwhelm, and symptoms like PTSD (Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder).In other words, trauma is the response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope, causes feelings of helplessness, diminishes their sense of self and their ability to feel a full range of emotions and experiences. It is also important to recognise that trauma does not discriminate and is pervasive throughout the world. A World Mental Health survey conducted by the World Health Organization found that at least a third of the more than 125,000 people surveyed in 26 different countries had experienced trauma. While there are no objective criteria to evaluate which events will cause post-trauma symptoms, circumstances typically involve the loss of control, betrayal, abuse of power, helplessness, pain, confusion and/or loss. The event need not rise to the level of war, natural disaster, nor personal assault to affect a person profoundly and alter their experiences. Traumatic situations that cause post-trauma symptoms vary quite dramatically from person to person. Indeed, it is very subjective and it is important to bear in mind that it is defined more by its response than its trigger.In this episode of Science & Wisdom LIVE, 3 experts - Deb Dana, Rob Preece, and Dr. David Robinson-Morris - discuss the nature of trauma and how we can deal with it in a skilful way that is healing and transformative. The dialogue is moderated by Scott Snibbe, who is also host and producer of a Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment, and will focus on topics such as the connection between psychological healing and contemplative practices, how to understand trauma through the lenses of polyvagal theory, and the relationship between individual and collective trauma.

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In This Episode, We Get Tactical About: - Mental Health Awareness Month - Police suicide and Post Traumatic Stress in first responders - Sobering statistics on mental health and wellness in federal law enforcement - Tools you can use to check on yourself and others   Resources + Links:   Connect with Kristofor on Instagram | @team_healey   How can Kristofor help you become the first responder for your family? Become an Indispensable Man   Shoot us a message on Instagram with your biggest takeaway @team_healey Show Notes: For our Monday Mindset this week we discuss the importance of keeping tabs on your mental health and wellness.     May is Mental Health Awareness Month so it's time to take care of yourself and check on your friends.  Mental Health America has resources available at mhanational.org that can help you or a loved one screen for signs and symptoms of: Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), Alcohol or Substance Use Problems; Psychosis; and Eating Disorders.     If you're a LEO or first responder, you're at a far higher risk of substance abuse, depression and suicide than your friends and neighbors - Take some time this week to check on your mental well being and that of your colleagues.

It's sometimes at our lowest moments that transformational doors open. But you have to stay open and willing, which is what our guest on this episode of She Turned Entrepreneur did – with amazing results. Rebecca Packard's career as an Emergency Medical Technician was right on track, serving people in need just as she had always planned. But after 15 years, her body and psyche had other plans. Overnight this dynamic, empowered mother of two found herself sidelined on the couch, crippled by pain and anxiety. Her world grew smaller and smaller as specialist after specialist failed to locate the source of her ailments. How did Rebecca dig herself out? Through curiosity and a willingness to seek help in the form of alternative therapies. Five years later, she is an international speaker and healer whose thriving practice treats people (most especially entrepreneurs!) through a number of different psycho-spiritual and body-work modalities. Learn about Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Emotional Code, Angelic Reiki and other tips for coming back from the kind of post-traumatic stress (PTSD) that threatened to take over Rebecca's life. She also has suggestions for simple ways that we can head trouble off before it spins out of control, through being intentional and using methods like tapping to calm our nervous systems when the world's worries crowd in. Rebecca teaches us a simple method for breaking free of fight-or-flight stress. Would you like to create calm in chaos? Click here to get started with a look at the many resources Rebecca has to offer at her website. Click here to listen to, rate and review this or previous episodes. Here are key takeaways from the conversation:· Sometimes out of great challenge comes great insight – and transformation.· Keeping an open mind pays off. Rebecca had no way of knowing that her decision to seek alternative medical treatment would result in a complete career shift.· Redefinition can be a good thing. Rebecca's life goal was to help people, but it turned out that being an EMT was just the start of that journey.· Pandemic has forced many people to pivot, sometimes reluctantly. Rebecca is here to say: Keep the faith. Good things lie beyond even the darkest of times! · Did you know that entrepreneurs hold pain and trauma in predictable parts of the body?· Is your business bleeding into everything? Create a disciplined calendar, including blocks devoted exclusively to family and self-care – then adhere to it!· The more we practice self-soothing methods like tapping, the more our nervous systems start to integrate a sense of calm and well-being, even in moments of high anxiety. Here's a quick look into the episode:· All about Rebecca's circuitous journey, which started with a 15-year career as an Emergency Medical Technician that was humming along – until it came to a total halt.· As the result of crippling PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), Rebecca went overnight from being an active, ambitious professional in the service space to completely couch-bound (outside of doctors' appointments three to five times a week).· Rebecca was down but not out. She rallied to find recovery tools, including an introduction to EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and Emotion Code. Where pain and medications didn't work, these alternative therapies freed her from inherited emotion that had locked her up.· Amazed and impressed by her results, there was no turning back for Rebecca. With her husband's encouragement, she embarked on a journey through the healing space.· Rebecca was felt beyond bleak, but by taking one step forward at a time she came to a place where the suffering and loss not only made sense but in time proved helpful in the healing she now affords others.· How Rebecca's Sessions Work: o They are conducted over Zoom.o Together you do a “gathering clearing” to settle into an open space.o Angelic Reiki is the first healing tool Rebecca deploys.o Emotion Code comes next, incorporating kinesiology and Chinese medicine to track emotions that are causing mental and physical pain.o Release occurs in myriad ways and multiple efforts, depending on the individual.· Actionable healing tips for entrepreneurs:o Tip #1: Schedule your life, including personal and family time. Then stick to it.o Tip #2: Don't be afraid to get help. Ask fellow entrepreneurs who have been there and can help you ease stress and anxiety through their shared experience.o Tip #3: Find a mentor who is a good fit.· Actionable tips for calming yourself down on those go-go-go days:o Tip #1: Start off your day by both affirming yourself and consciously letting go of control. Remind yourself: Things will unfold today exactly as they should!o Tip #2: Place your index finger on your clavicle, then lay the other four fingers down next to it. Tap the meaty spot between your middle and ring fingers in moments of stress or overwhelm and your whole nervous system will calm down!· Recommended Reading: o "The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster: Why Now Is the Time to #Join the Ride," by Darren Hardy. About Rebecca:A leading accredited preventative trauma care teacher and educator, self-help instructor, Youtuber, Podcaster, speaker and Live Happy ambassador, Rebecca works with entrepreneurs and service-focused individuals to scale, adapt and pivot for whole life wellness and success. She is trained in disciplines including: Emotion Code, Body Code, EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques or Tapping), Says Who Method, Ho'oponopono, Advanced Ho'oponopono, Yoga, Meditation, Crystal healing, Angelic Reiki and other techniques. She has also had a 15-year career as an Emergency Medical Technician.

Mary Constance is an adoptee from Ohio. Mary is preparing to walk across America to bring attention to the inequity faced by adoptees in seeking access to our original birth certificates. Mentioned in the show: Ohio adoptee access to records: https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/vital-statistics/Adoption-File-Information/Adoption-File-Information The Chosen Baby: a pro-adoption childrens books by Valentina P Wasson, designed to help adoptive parents explain adoption to adopted children. ACOA: Adult Children of Alcoholics. adultchildren.org A support group for adult children of alcoholics Generational Trauma: a fairly new field that explores trauma passed from one generation to another. Also known as intergenerational trauma and transgenerational trauma Life Gap: a term created by an adoptee to refer to the time between birth and adoption, where few if any records are available to adoptees. Many of us deeply feel the absence of this information, of a time when we were cared for in an institutional or foster care situation. ACE: Adverse Childhood Experience. While Adverse Childhood Experiences have long been acknowledged as a source of lasting trauma, few measures include being given up for adoption as a trauma. The closest many assessments come is to have losing a family member on the list of recognized trauma. PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, is characterized by sleep disturbance, intrusive thoughts, anxiety and depression. A persons nervous system is often stuck in high gear, causing a person to be hyper alert at all times. Or, they may find themselves in flight, freeze or fawn. Therapy can be very helpful. Many people find EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure Therapy helpful. Agoraphobia: an anxiety disorder that causes a person to be fearful of places where they feel they can't escape. This may cause people to stay only in places where they feel secure, like home. Therapy can be very helpful. Mental Health Resources: If you have health insurance, you can contact your provider to find information about the services available to you. If you do not have insurance, you can contact www.nami.org for information about resources, or contact your local department of health. If you are a student, your school may offer services. Mental health services can be difficult to locate, though there are now online therapists who can be helpful. Always check if a provider is licensed, and ask if they will provide services on a sliding scale. Some Womens health clinics offer sliding scale mental health services to women and children. Paul Sunderland: an internationally known expert on addiction. He has spoken on adoption and addiction. Here is a popular youtube video: https://youtu.be/3e0-SsmOUJI Red Couch Rebuttal: a roundtable produced in response to a fundraising film created by The Cradle Evanston, an adoption agency in Illinois. https://youtu.be/-VgK_3n798I The Ghost Kingdom: first coined by Betty Jean Lifton, the Ghost Kingdom is the imaginary family that adoptees create in place of the families we have been denied contact with Disclaimers: The host is not a lawyer. The laws are discussed to the best of our ability. The opinions expressed by the host and their guests are just that, opinions.

On this edition of Parallax Views, journalist Jonathan M. Katz joins us to discuss his fascinating new book Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, The Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America's Empire. For the uninitiated, Maj. Gen. Smedley Darlington Butler is one of only a few men to receive a Medal of Honor twice for his service in the military. Later on in life he became a voice for disenfranchised veterans and a prominent antiwar figure who claimed that in his years prior he had served as a "gangster of capitalism". Butler wrote the famous antiwar short book War is a Racket to expound on the antiwar views that dominated the latter portion of his life. Katz discusses all of this as well as Butler's dark legacy in Haiti, the ways in which Butler couldn't be neatly categorized politically as anything other than a patriotic defender of troops and veterans (and how the Communist Party's Earl Browder summed that up), his contempt for the Italian fascist Mussolini, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and moral injury, the Business Plot, the Bonus Marches and Butler's support for them (vs. Gen. Patton), and zombies. Yes, zombies. How does that factor into the story. Well, you'll have to find out by listening to the conversation but the mention of Butler and his time in Haiti should give you a clue! In the second half of the program, journalist Liza Featherstone, author of such books as Diving Desire: Focus Groups and the Culture of Consultation and False Choices: The Faux Feminism of Hillary Rodham Clinton, joins us to discuss her Jacobin obituary of the recently passed diplomat Madeline Albright. Although Albright has been well-remembered in many obituaries since her passing on Mar 23, 2022, Featherstone took a more critical view of Albright and her career which included time as the 20th United States Ambassador to the United Nations and 64th United States Secretary of State. Albright infamously said that sanctions against Iraq, which harmed many innocent Iraqi civilians (including children), was worth it in a 60 Minutes interview. She also held to a foreign policy that conflicted greatly with Colin Powell and his Powell Doctrine, instead believing that U.S. military might should not go to waste. We cover all of this as well as Albright's consulting group and its relation to the pandemic and vaccine apartheid, the hagiography around Albright since her passing, girl boss feminism and its discontents, and much, much more!

Some people make money moves using their own money. Others use credit. Credit isn't bad, but it can be when not used properly.    Creating a plan that aligns with your borrowing goals is so important.   This week, Sakai McClam with Speak Sakia, joins us on episode 57. She is a Credit Coach & Published Author based in South Florida.   Sakia to explains how we can improve our credit history so we can be in the best position to leverage credit for the things we need and want.    She also explained the difference between credit repair vs credit coaching and which option you may need right now.    00:00 Credit repair lies  00:34 Intro 00:53 Welcome Sakia McClam with Speak Sakia  01:52 Why Sakia decided to specialize in credit 05:08 How to choose the right credit repair company 07:04 What to expect once you start working with a credit repair company 09:04 Daily money habits text community 10:14 Credit repair vs credit coaching  11:12 Pyramid credit repair companies  13:16 Importance of teaching kids about money 17:50 Difference between teaching kids and adults about money 23:53 Sakia's 5 Day Money Academy  24:36 Avoiding desperation 25:53 Sakia's virtual classes for kids  26:17 First steps to improving credit history  33:05 Money yoga class 33:43 Which proof to accept from debt buyers and collection companies  37:59 Can debts come back on credit reports after they have fallen off? 40:43 PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) after bad financial experiences 43:45 Relationships and Money 53:42 How to connect with Sakia McClam with Speak Sakia 54:51 Sakia's response to her financial affirmation 56:21 Wrap up  57:32 Cleo's response to her financial affirmation from Sakia 59:17 Final words from Sakia 01:02:34 Final words from Cleo  01:03:12 Outro   Connect with our guest Sakia McClam:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speak_sakia/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speaksakia Twitter: https://twitter.com/speaksakia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speaksakia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAB22fYQn7NiAhCQ6o--YAA   Check our Sakia's template and tips on how to remove late payments and repair your credit: https://www.speaksakia.com/ __ The Financially Free with Cleo Podcast is available on YouTube and all podcasting platforms (Apple, Spotify, Google, iHeart, Amazon, PodBean) https://www.cleoyogafinance.com/podcast   If you enjoy the show and want to support it, please subscribe on Youtube, or subscribe, rate and leave a review on Apple or Spotify . We appreciate it!   Text MONEY HABITS to 615-813-4827 to join the Daily Money Habits Text Community https://www.cleoyogafinance.com/offers/daily-money-habits-text-community   Join me on the first Sunday of every month at 11:00am CST for a Money Yoga Session https://www.cleoyogafinance.com/money-yoga   Grab Your Financial Affirmation Cards  https://www.cleoyogafinance.com/offers/financial-affirmations   Let's Stay Connected:    Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/cleoyogafinance/   YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CleoYogaFinance   TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cleochildress/   Twitter https://twitter.com/cleoyogafinance   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CleoYogaFinance   Website https://www.cleoyogafinance.com/

We're witnessing the largest war in Europe since World War II, as Russia invades Ukraine. At the moment, U.S. troops are not directly involved in the conflict, but it has got us thinking about the healthcare that military personnel receive, particularly after they're discharged and rejoin civilian life. There is no one better to talk with about veterans' healthcare than our guest Suzanne Gordon. Suzanne Gordon is an award-winning journalist and author. She has written for The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, and many other publications. She is also the author or co-author of 22 books including, most recently, Wounds of War: How the VA Delivers Health, Healing, and Hope to the Nation's Veterans.  She also wrote The Battle for Veterans' Healthcare: Dispatches from the Frontlines of Policy Making and Patient Care. Show Notes Most of us who aren't veterans don't know much about the Veterans Administration. Why should Medicare for All supporters learn more about the VA? The Veterans Health Administration (one of three branches of the Department of Veterans Affairs) is the largest healthcare system in the country, and the only publicly funded, fully integrated and coordinated healthcare system in the country. While Medicare for All is a payment method only, the VA is both a payer and a provider, which allows them to create innovative new models of care. Suzanne reminds us that the VA essentially invented geriatric care, put PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) on the map in response to the Vietnam War, and developed models of palliative care. The VA is also a major hub for healthcare professional teaching system. It's also the biggest research hub after the National Institutes of Health. Finally, the VA serves as backup to the civilian healthcare system in times of emergency. Accessing care from the VA is not automatic for veterans. They have to meet certain thresholds, which essentially results in the VA caring for the sickest and poorest veterans. Then - despite the fact that this is an expensive population to treat - the VA provides those patients with better quality care at a lower cost than average Americans with private insurance receive. The VA is both a publicly-funded and publicly delivered healthcare system, much like the way healthcare is provided through the NHS in the UK. This is what the right likes to call "Socialized Medicine." The VA model allows more coordinated care and innovation that are nearly impossible in the fragmented, profit-driven private healthcare system. You might even say it's a model for a healthcare for all system nationally. Behind the Covert Campaign to Privatize the VA Like any well-functioning, efficient public program, profit-driven forces are trying to privatize the VA. Much like efforts to privatize Medicare and public schools, these folks are using the same playbook to privatize and profit off of the VA. They claim the public system doesn't work, they blame public employees, and assert that the private sector is the only way to provide the service well. They advocate for legislation that moves more people into private sector services, starving the public services of resources. VA privatization efforts originated with funding from the Koch Brothers. They're joined by the pharmaceutical industry who doesn't want to have to negotiate drug prices with the VA. (Medicare is legally prohibited from negotiating drug prices, and Pharma has fought every effort to change that, because it essentially allows them to set prices as high as they like.) Healthcare profiteers all want a chance at the pot of gold that is the VA Health Administration. They've spent millions to infiltrate the right wing media sphere as well as the mainstream media like the New York Times, NPR and Washington Post, and discredit the VA. The VA is the most accountable healthcare system in the country.

In this episode, Philip shares how all his medical degrees might have helped his family and daughter through her life's transition to death, it never prepared him for his grief as a bereaved father.Dr. Philip Lister is an adult and child psychiatrist in private practice in New York City. He received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and moved to New York to enter psychiatric training. Trained in adult and child psychiatry at the Payne Whitney Clinic of Weill Cornell Medical Center, Dr. Lister joined the voluntary faculty there supervising residents and teaching medical students. Overlapping with residency and fellowship, he trained in adult and child psychoanalysis at the Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research. He then joined the faculty at the Psychoanalytic Center, participating in the basic course surveying the work of Freud.Most recently, he has trained with MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies). That training prepared him to be a team of therapists offering research participants MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in a Phase 3 study to determine whether MDMA will provide a new, more effective treatment for entrenched, treatment-resistant PTSD [Post Traumatic Stress Disorder]. The research is currently underway.Dr. Lister is here with us today as a father and author of A Short Good Life, and he shares Liza's story of facing death.Support the show (https://healgrief.org/donations/)

There is no one way to look at PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) there are 636,120 ways to have PTSD. However, those of us who have not been diagnosed with PTSD can learn a lot from those who have served our combat veterans on how to deal with stress and trauma, especially in these uncertain times. One of our Great Conversation leaders introduced us to Dr. Dan Libby, Executive Director of the Veterans Yoga Project (VYP), a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission is to support recovery and resilience among our veterans, families, and communities. He and his organization are working with hundreds, if not thousands, each week, helping them to navigate a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) world. Here is a quote from Dr. Libby based on an early recognition of the power of yoga on one of his early clients: “A turning point in the founding of VYP occurred before the fourth “mindful yoga” class I had ever taught. One of my veterans approached me and told me that he had stopped taking his sleep medications, because now he could meditate to go to sleep. That moment was profound. The pride with which he told me this was palpable. It is as if he were no longer a broken man who could not manage the simplest of human functions; instead, he was empowered to use his own mind, his own breath, his own body to live and sleep, in a way that brought him more ease and more joy. He practiced every day. Eventually, he went on to lead morning meditations in his own community at a local yoga center.”  We have a Great Conversation around the unique benefits of yoga in training the body and mind, eventually training yourself to be at peace with what you find in any moment. I came away with the sense that if I could get to that state, as a leader, I could see more clearly the people around me and the circumstances that were confronting them with empathy and without judgement. In a sense, we wake up, freed from emotional constructs that can lead us astray. Dr. Libby is much more eloquent. Enjoy the conversation.

For 10 years Jared struggled with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) after serving for the Marine Corp in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He experienced numbness, adrenal fatigue, depression and anxiety, but he continued to get prayer and go after healing. Fireborn Ministries: https://firebornministries.com/about_leadership.aspx Join my mailing list: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/t5u2y5 Find more: www.heidimortensonlmft.com If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!

What is it about the mere thought of standing in front of an audience of strangers that leaves most of us with high anxiety? Dr. Harry Croft is considered by many to be one of the world's leading authorities on PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), having evaluated over 7,000 veterans during his career. Dr. Croft tackles what continues to be among the biggest fears among Americans and beyond: The Fear of Public Speaking. Listen as he reveals the Top 5 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking!

Mirsad Solakovic grew up in a Bosnian Muslim family during the 1980s, in a country where people from a range of different ethnic groups and religions lived side by side. This harmony was shattered for Mirsad at the age of 13, when his Serbian teacher turned up at school one day in military uniform and pointed a gun at him. As war descended on his town, he and his family were rounded up and Mirsad was singled out and tortured by that very same teacher. They were then sent to a concentration camp on the school grounds as part of a wave of ethnic cleansing. They escaped to England as refugees, but Mirsad was by now experiencing severe PTSD – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He found it hard to adjust, suffered bullying and wouldn't speak, until two of his new teachers asked if he would talk about his life in the school assembly. It would be a life-changing moment for Mirsad. He's written a book about his experiences called The Boy Who Said Nothing. Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com Presenter: Emily Webb Producer: Edgar Maddicott Picture: Mirsad Solakovic (left) with his family Credit: Mirsad Solakovic

In this episode, I give an overview of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), help you see where it comes from...what the real causes are and how people who suffer from PTSD can overcome it permanently. Share this with friends and people who struggle with PTSD and want to get better. Subscribe and share!My website: https://robertszentes.com/  #selfimprovement #mentalhealth #consciousness #prosperitymindset #subconsiousmind #success #healthfitness #healing #podcast #inspiration #leadershipdevelopment #robertszentes #advancedmindinstitute 

Well my loves, school has started here and already we are getting covid exposure emails, the news is filled with fourth wave worries, and I'm feeling much of the familiar worry, frustration and fear that I felt last year at this time. So I've decided to pause some of the upcoming interviews I have planned, and instead, I'm going to re-run the series I created in July 2020 - Meditation & Emotional Resilience. Can't hurt to remind our minds and soothe our hearts as we ride the waves of fall 2021. This class originally aired in July 2020: Oh, loves. It has been a year thus far, hasn't it?! Murder hornets, pandemics, and long-overdue demands for social justice have asked much of our emotional resiliency. As I've worked with students to navigate these times, I've realized that I'm relying on much of my experience in teaching mindfulness for PTSD {Post Traumatic Stress Disorder}. For several years, I was lucky enough to work alongside brilliant psychotherapists and social workers as we offered tools to those working through PTSD and substance abuse. While we won't all receive a formal diagnosis of PTSD, most of us are working through the experiences of trauma in our daily lives. All of us can apply specific mindfulness techniques to help us navigate these tricky times with as much emotional resiliency as possible. The goal is not to avoid hard times, but to know without doubt that you can survive these times. When we are feeling the impact of traumatic stress one of the primary feelings is one of powerlessness. Therefore, the antidote is to begin to regain a sense of power during our days. This meditation series will look at some of the key steps towards regaining that sense of power and learning to be more comfortable with the acknowledgement that there is very little we can actually control. Let's start with presence. Get here, in this moment, now. Join me for today's episode of The Mindful Minute as we explore what it takes to build emotional resilience through meditation. Special thanks to today's sponsors: Baronfig - Baronfig's line of “Tools for Thinkers” includes guided journals, notebooks, writing instruments, bags, accessories, and so much more. As an avid journal, I use and love their guided meditation journal and their basic Confidant notebooks! By using our code MINDFULMINUTE21, you'll receive 20% off your first purchase. https://baronfig.com/ Mindful and Modern - Mindful and Modern makes the most beautiful meditation cushions, chairs, candles, and more. Be sure to visit https://www.mindfulandmodern.com/ and use code MindfulMinute10 to save 10% on your entire order. If you enjoyed today's episode, please consider making a one-time or monthly donation to support the growth of this labor of love. Your monthly donation will aid in keeping this show sponsor-free, employing additional small businesses AND funding the ongoing creative growth I invest in. Donate here: https://www.merylarnett.com/support-the-mindful-minute You can learn more about my: *Shoreline: my new meditation app *Awakened Heart Meditation Teacher Training *Live, virtual meditation classes with me *Upcoming events All by visiting merylarnett.com. You can also grab my FREE Meditation Starter Kit on my website merylarnett.com. It is full of my favorite tips, stories and ideas for starting and maintaining a daily meditation practice. Grab your copy today! --> http://bit.ly/meditationstarterkit *** Connect with me on Instagram {@merylarnett} to get bonus meditation tips, mini-meditations, and the occasional baby spam: https://www.instagram.com/merylarnett/   #meditatewithmeryl

In today's episode, our guest speaker is Charles O'Nash. He is a former GM of a major corporation, life long childhood friend of mine, and a coach. We explore what PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) looks like from a personal and professional standpoint, and how to help support others such as loved ones as well as employees that struggle to manage their symptoms. We discuss what to look for and techniques that help navigate symptoms. Also discussed are the 12 symptoms of C-PTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). References: Victor Marx Article “12 LIFE-IMPACTING SYMPTOMS COMPLEX PTSD SURVIVORS ENDURE”- https://victormarx.com/12-life-impacting-symptoms-complex-ptsd-survivors-endure/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyt_aismX8QIV1G1vBB230ghrEAAYASAAEgJVP_D_BwE

Celebrity Expert, Starley Murray teaches authenticity, authority and influence through personal brand for celebrities, media members, authors, speakers and entrepreneurs. She has earned her authority from over 3000 productions and as a televised lifestyle personality, celebrity image expert and national television producer. Starley honors her clients and positively influences their success through coaching videos, products, services and events about how to define your personal brand. You can find Starley at starleymurray.com ~~~~ IN THIS EPISODE: 4:08       What she does for her clients 10:17    I got almost 10 years of offers. 16:48    willing to take an F instead of standing up in 17:53    was raised in kind of scary home, you know, 22:53    Bullied at school gives her a new perspective 27:16    The Beast is unleashed 32:24    A Special Forces veteran gives her perspective on pain & PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) 38:21    Art is her therapy 43:31    Pivoting during the pandemic 47:05    And I mean, I'm a greedy giver 48:19    The John Walsh/America's Most Wanted story 54:09    Women that are pregnant - in bikinis...? 57:41    On Set: People are always watching you 59:21    "Celebrity Artist" 59:49   Then I started working with real celebrities 1:02:48 What's your kit feet? 1:10:44 Every day is my dream life. And every day is my dream client. And it didn't just 'happen' 1:11:29 My philanthropy is built into my business 1:15:26 I honestly don't think I don't know if I've ever told most of these stories on 1:22:36  Zig Ziglar – her virtual father figure 1:23:21 Meeting Gen. Colin Powell 1:27:49 This must be what it's like to have a father... ~~~~ LINKS MENTIONED: starleymurray.com John Walsh America's Most Wanted Zig Ziglar Gen. Colin Powell Women of Heart Foundation ~~~~ YOUR FREE GIFT!! Centerpointe Research Institute creates neuro-audio tools like Holosync, and online personal development programs to help you become your happiest healthiest You. It's Centerpointe's 30th anniversary this year, and they're celebrating by giving away one of their most popular soundtracks. It's called "15 Minute Rescue and Renew" “15 Minute Rescue & Renew” will help you: Collect your emotionsReset your entire daySet a new pattern… …for handling stressful situations in the future. ​​Now you can totally reset your day in 15 minutes or less! ​15 Minute Rescue & Renew uses powerful Holosync technology (embedded beneath a soothing musical track with gentle ocean sounds) to alter brainwave states, bringing your brain down to… ​…a calm and tranquil “theta” state (feelings of deep relaxation and contentment). ​In addition, 15 Minute Rescue & Renew begins with a brief audible guide followed by powerful affirmations––recorded in Centerpointe's proprietary Autofonix™ encoding technology… …composed exclusively for this amazing soundtrack. (Just click HERE to receive your copy) This is exclusive to the listeners of The Art of Being Dar.

Please join me on the couch as I talk with Ms. Daniella N. Shaw, owner of Peace at Last Counseling. Daniella N. Shaw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Therapist in Private Practice who specializes in adolescent and family services, anxiety & depression management, and recovering from grief & loss. Located in the Ft. Lauderdale, FL metro area, Daniella is also the founder and Executive Director of Mental Exchange, Inc., a nonprofit community organization with the mission to uplift, inform, and restore our underserved communities. Listen as she opens her heart and discusses all things anxiety, depression and PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with me, Dr. Delvena. You will find that you are more informed about the causes of these ailments, how to recognize them and how to intervene on your own behalf. There is power in knowledge. Daniella will also share the most challenging phase of her life thus far - losing her mother to cancer. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brainlove/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brainlove/support

Oh, loves. It has been a year thus far, hasn't it?! Murder hornets, pandemics, and long-overdue demands for social justice have asked much of our emotional resiliency. As I've worked with students to navigate these times, I've realized that I'm relying on much of my experience in teaching mindfulness for PTSD {Post Traumatic Stress Disorder}. For several years, I was lucky enough to work alongside brilliant psychotherapists and social workers as we offered tools to those working through PTSD and substance abuse. While we won't all receive a formal diagnosis of PTSD, most of us are working through the experiences of trauma in our daily lives. All of us can apply specific mindfulness techniques to help us navigate these tricky times with as much emotional resiliency as possible.  The goal is not to avoid hard times, but to know without doubt that you can survive these times. When we are feeling the impact of traumatic stress one of the primary feelings is of powerlessness. Therefore, the antidote is to begin to regain a sense of power during our days. This meditation series will look at some of the key steps towards regaining that sense of power and learning to be more comfortable with the acknowledgement that there is very little we can actually control. Let's start with presence. Get here, in this moment, now. Join me for today's episode of The Mindful Minute as we explore what it takes to build emotional resilience through meditation.  You can practice with me live each Monday as I record this podcast. My virtual meditation class includes time for Q&A and a chance to connect with me personally! https://www.union.fit/orgs/meryl-arnett **Use code: Mindful5 to get your first class for $5!** Even better, if you enjoyed today's episode, leave me a review wherever you get your podcasts, screenshot it and send it to meryl@merylarnett.com to get your first live class with me FOR FREE! Many thanks to our sponsor, Go Zafu - the portable meditation cushion designed for outdoor use. The Go Zafu combination meditation pad & cushion removes the logistical and comfort barriers that stand between you and peaceful meditation in nature. Use code: Mindful10 to save 10% on https://gozafu.com/ ***Did you know I have a FREE Meditation Starter Kit on my website merylarnett.com? It is full of my favorite tips, stories and ideas for starting and maintaining a daily meditation practice. Grab your copy today! --> http://bit.ly/meditationstarterkit *** Connect with me on Instagram {@merylarnett} to get bonus meditation tips, mini-meditations, and the occasional baby spam: https://www.instagram.com/merylarnett/ #meditatewithmeryl