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This week on The Moving On Method®, Michelle Dempsey-Multack and Dr. Cassie Bowles delve into the complexities of detachment, particularly in the context of trauma and mental health. They explore how detachment can serve as a coping mechanism, its spectrum from mild to severe, and its implications on relationships and emotional well-being. Their conversation emphasizes the importance of awareness, compassionate curiosity, and the journey towards healing and reconnection with oneself. They also touch on the challenges of navigating relationships post-trauma and the significance of seeking help when needed. Together they will cover: How detachment is a coping mechanism against overwhelming emotions Self-Awareness is the first step towards change and healing There is a spectrum of trauma levels AND MORE Dr. Cassie Bowles graduated with honors from the University of California, Berkeley, earning a Bachelor's Degree in American Studies. Following a few years working in health care consulting and the non-profit world, she returned to graduate school in 2014 to complete a Doctorate of Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Cassie has trained in academic medical centers, schools, and private practice settings, working with a wide range of clinical presentations from depression and anxiety to complex medical diagnoses. She completed training in psychodiagnostic testing and assessment in the Infant and Preschool Clinic at UCLA's Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behavior, working with families of young children to address developmental and behavioral concerns. As an intern at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, she received training in neuropsychological assessment and cognitive behavioral therapy at the Children's Orthopaedic Center. While at CHLA, she worked primarily with adolescents diagnosed with post-concussive syndrome and other neurological disorders such as epilepsy. Finding herself drawn to depth work and interested in deepening her clinical skills as a therapist, she completed an internship and post graduate fellowship in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the Wright Institute Los Angeles, working with adults on an ongoing basis. While she considers herself a generalist in clinical practice, she takes special interest in working with parents, survivors of sexual and gender-based trauma, and phase-of-life/personal identity issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(Airdate 3/24/25) Dr. Gail E. Wyatt, a Clinical Psychologist, is a board-certified Sex Therapist and Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Behavior at UCLA. She directs the Center for Culture, Trauma and Mental Health Disparities and the Sexual Health Programs. Dr. Wyatt has published well over 250 publications and written six books. "Stolen Women: Reclaiming our Sexuality, Taking Back our Lives" was a groundbreaking inquiry into how slavery and oppression impact African American women today. On this podcast we look at what the Diddy case says about how we perceive sex and sexuality, Black women and sexual health. We look into how porn addiction and our butt naked pop culture is changing sex.https://www.semel.ucla.edu/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/

Shownotes   Exactly what Internal Family Systems therapy is The actual mechanism that creates the most profound level of healing Psychedelics as a loving catalyst to know ourselves more The truth about psychedelic stigma Why it's important to prepare your set and setting with psychedelics The difference between doses of psilocybin   Bio   Nick Brüss, EdD, LMFT, is a leading licensed psychedelic therapist, researcher and educator who is passionate about inspiring and helping people heal, grow and live creative lives. He's pioneering treatments and programs that harness the synergistic power of combining psychedelic medicine with cutting edge therapy and coaching.    Dr. Brüss was a clinical researcher and supervisor on the ground breaking FDA Phase III clinical trial of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD sponsored by MAPS, and is currently a lead therapist on the Phase III Psilocybin therapy study for Treatment Resistant Depression sponsored by Compass Pathways.    In private practice, he specializes in concierge ketamine-assisted and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. He trains nationally and speaks internationally on psychedelic-assisted therapy safety and efficacy, and is a co-founder of the Psychedelic Coalition for Health, a psychedelic medicine education and training platform.    Dr. Brüss is also a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator through UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, and a certified teacher of both Mindful Self-Compassion, and the Compassion Cultivation Training through the Center for Compassion, Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University School of Medicine.   Find more about Dr. Brüss' work at www.apracticeoffreedom.com and connect with him on LinkedIn and Instagram. Timestamps   00:01:14 - Guest introduction 00:02:20 - How Layla and Dr. Brüss originally connected 00:04:51 - Sign up for Layla's newsletter at LaylaMartin.com 00:06:51 - The first time Layla experienced her own somatic avoidance 00:11:14 - Humans are so beautiful when they don't have so much pain 00:13:52 - Dr. Brüss explains what Internal Family Systems therapy is 00:19:24 - Unlock your deepest passion inside The Tantric Mastermind for Couples 00:20:06 - Discover your most masculine confidence and presence with Men's Sexual Mastery 00:21:12 - Dr. Brüss introduces listeners to MAPS 00:24:36 - The actual mechanism that creates this profound level of healing 00:27:19 - Layla shares about her experiences with MDMA 00:30:43 - How IFS integrates with felt-sense experience 00:32:30 - How intellectually “getting” something isn't the same as being “in” it 00:36:33 - We don't realize how much power we actually have 00:38:44 - Discover MOOD™ Sex Magic 00:42:48 - How psychedelics can be a loving catalyst to know ourselves more 00:44:28 - Layla shares her experience with psychedelics 00:47:22 - Dr. Brüss and Layla drink MOOD Sex Magic 00:55:28 - Psychedelic stigma was intentionally created 00:57:02 - The war on disconnection 00:57:27 - Enhance your sensitivity and pleasure inside Crystal Pleasure 00:59:15 - Why it's important to prepare your set and setting with psychedelics 01:04:33 - Dr. Brüss shares about his first psychedelic experience 01:07:24 - The difference between doses of psilocybin 01:12:06 - How different psychedelics work on different situations 01:19:53 - Conclusion  

In this thought-provoking episode of The Dude Therapist, Eli Weinstein sits down with Dr. Judy, a renowned clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, to dive deep into the power of self-talk and how our attachment styles shape our present-day behaviors. Dr. Judy sheds light on the long-lasting impact of past experiences, offering insights into why we act the way we do and how balanced thinking can lead to transformative healing—at any age. Together, they tackle the often misunderstood world of disorganized attachment, uncover practical coping strategies, and provide actionable tips to turn those nagging negative thoughts into empowering positive actions. Whether you're seeking healing or understanding, this episode has something for everyone! BIO: Dr. Judy Ho, Ph. D., ABPP, ABPdN, is a triple board certified and licensed Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist, a tenured Associate Professor at Pepperdine University, and a published author, penning “Stop Self-Sabotage,” published by HarperCollins in August 2019; a book detailing a scientifically driven six-step program which has been translated into 7 additional languages around the world. Her second book, which she co-authored with Max Dubrow, entitled "I'll Give it to Your Straight-ish: What Your Teen Wants You to Know," is published by Flashpoint and contains Dr. Judy's evidence-based tips to help parents raise healthy and resilient teenagers. Dr. Judy's third book, The New Rules of Attachment, which focuses on healing insecure attachment styles at any age to optimize well-being, career, goal attainment, and relationships with family, friends, and colleagues, was published by Hachette Book Group in March 2024. Dr. Judy maintains a private practice in Manhattan Beach, CA where she specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and expert witness work. She regularly appears as an expert psychologist on television, podcasts, and radio and contributes to other media, including print and electronic periodicals. She was a co-host on the syndicated daytime television talk show “The Doctors,” co-host of CBS's Face the Truth, and host of The SuperCharged Life podcast, which focuses on scientific, tangible tips for physical and mental wellness and strategies for motivation and productivity, produced by Stage 29 Podcast Productions. Dr. Judy Ho is an avid researcher and two-time recipient of the National Institute of Mental Health Services Research Award. She hosts an active research program to improve mental health care for high-need populations and is the chair of the Institutional Review Board at Pepperdine University. Her treatment approaches integrate the scientific principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. She often speaks at national and local events including research, clinical, and corporate conferences and workshops for organizations and schools. Dr. Judy received her bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Business Administration from UC Berkeley, and her masters and doctorate from SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. She completed a National Institute of Mental Health sponsored fellowship at UCLA's Semel Institute. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedudetherapist/support

This Sunday I sat down with Dr. Judy Ho, to discuss her newest book "The New Rules of Attachment: How to Heal Your Relationships, Reparent Your Inner Child and Secure Your Life Vision." Dr. Judy explains why it can be difficult to break out of old patterns of thinking. She share the antidote to unworthiness is reparenting ourselves as empowered adults. We discuss the different techniques and approached to healing attachment styles to become a securely attached adult. We wrap up the interview discusse the correlation between attachment styles and burnout.      Dr. Judy Ho, Ph. D., ABPP, ABPDN is a triple board certified and licensed Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist, a tenured Associate Professor at Pepperdine University, and author of Stop Self-Sabotage. An avid researcher and a two-time recipient of the National Institute of Mental Health Services Research Award, Dr. Judy maintains a private practice where she specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and expert witness work. She is often called on by the media as an expert psychologist and is also a sought after public speaker for universities, businesses, and organizations. Dr. Judy received her bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Business Administration from UC Berkeley, and her masters and doctorate from SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. She completed a National Institute of Mental Health sponsored fellowship at UCLA's Semel Institute.   Resources: Dr. Judy Ho - TedX Reno     You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe!   If you'd like to support this podcast, consider buying podcast inspired merch here!   Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast 

"Christian Straka has developed a unique approach to mindset training through methodologies for applying evidence-based mindfulness techniques in sports. Christian has been practicing mindfulness for many years, is a Unified Mindfulness L² Coach, a member of the Mindfulness Facilitation program at UCLA's Mindfulness Awareness Research Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and a member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. As a coach for pro athletes, Christian has in-depth expertise in professional tennis, as a player on the international circuit as well as a coach on all professional levels. He was the head pro of the Hofsaess Tennis Academy training the German National Team. He coached multiple top 10 players throughout their tennis career and was the personal coach for Victoria Azarenka (former world #1) and Andrea Petkovic (former world #10)   For the past decade his focus turned to mindset training for peak performance through evidence-based mindfulness skill development, which he incorporates in his function as the Global Mindset Coach for adidas Runners as well as with his personal and corporate clients. He was  Mike Bryan's mental performance coach when he won the ATP Tour World Championship in 2018. He was also the mental performance coach of the Adidas TSP team that broke the world record running from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. His unique approach to mindset training has yielded significant benefit to his clients in the development of their mental performance." (https://www.straka.la/about-christian)Join the free newsletter where you get exclusive access to mindset tips, events and a network of like minded individuals.Join the BA Family & follow us on Instagram. NIC NAC Naturals: "Nicotine So Clean Your Mom Would Approve"15% HERE Check out the visual on our Youtube.

Welcome back to The Witch of Wall Street, the home of wealth and woo for women, where our global community of Wealthy Witches are becoming self empowered through personal finance mastery and confident investing in their future.On this episode, I speak with Alison Canavan, acclaimed international speaker, wellness coach, and mindfulness advocate, who inspires audiences worldwide with her powerful message of energy management, personal growth, and well-being. As a former international model, Alison has graced the world's most prominent runways and magazines, but it is her journey beyond the spotlight that truly captivates audiences.We have a deep and meaningful conversation about the journey inward and practical ways each of us can better invest, save and spend out personal energy.I absolutely loved recording this episode with Alison and know you will enjoy tuning in just as much. More about Alison:Overcoming mental health struggles and addictions, Alison found healing and transformed herself into a source of inspiration. Today, she has made it her mission to guide others in regaining control of their lives and uncovering the profound rewards of mindfulness and self-care. Alison has been a meditation practitioner for 25 years and has spent over a decade teaching innovative ways of understanding personal development and energy management.Named one of the Top 8 Transformational Coaches in the US by USA Today in 2021, Alison is a UCLA trained Mindfulness Facilitator from The Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behavior. She is a Master NLP Practitioner, HeartMath facilitator, Nutritional coach, Raw Foods Master, Meditation and Breathwork teacher and the award-winning author of Minding Mum: It's Time to Take Care of You – the world's first 360 self-care book for mums focusing on health and wellbeing post birth. Alison was also one of the first people to teach meditation online using social media.Through her keynotes, workshops, and consulting, she blends teachings and practices like relaxation, mindfulness, meditation and breathwork with life changing mindset tools that encourage personal and professional growth and true organizational transformation. Her techniques and evidence-based practices guide participants on how to best spend, save and invest their energy, leading to deeper connections and an increase in opportunities for purpose driven work.Connect with Alison here:alisoncanavan.comhello@alisoncanavan.comxo Laura Join the The Witch of Wall Street Community: Say hi on IG @thewitchof_wallstreet Download your free Investing Starter Guide here: lauratynan.com/investing_minibook Order your copy of "The Witch of Wall Street - A Step-by-Step guide to Personal Finance Mastery & Confident Investing for Women" on Amazon now. Explore everything else at lauratynan.com

Welcome back to The Witch of Wall Street, the home of wealth and woo for women, where our global community of Wealthy Witches are becoming self empowered through personal finance mastery and confident investing in their future.On this episode, I speak with Alison Canavan, acclaimed international speaker, wellness coach, and mindfulness advocate, who inspires audiences worldwide with her powerful message of energy management, personal growth, and well-being. As a former international model, Alison has graced the world's most prominent runways and magazines, but it is her journey beyond the spotlight that truly captivates audiences.We have a deep and meaningful conversation about the journey inward and practical ways each of us can better invest, save and spend out personal energy.I absolutely loved recording this episode with Alison and know you will enjoy tuning in just as much. More about Alison:Overcoming mental health struggles and addictions, Alison found healing and transformed herself into a source of inspiration. Today, she has made it her mission to guide others in regaining control of their lives and uncovering the profound rewards of mindfulness and self-care. Alison has been a meditation practitioner for 25 years and has spent over a decade teaching innovative ways of understanding personal development and energy management.Named one of the Top 8 Transformational Coaches in the US by USA Today in 2021, Alison is a UCLA trained Mindfulness Facilitator from The Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behavior. She is a Master NLP Practitioner, HeartMath facilitator, Nutritional coach, Raw Foods Master, Meditation and Breathwork teacher and the award-winning author of Minding Mum: It's Time to Take Care of You – the world's first 360 self-care book for mums focusing on health and wellbeing post birth. Alison was also one of the first people to teach meditation online using social media.Through her keynotes, workshops, and consulting, she blends teachings and practices like relaxation, mindfulness, meditation and breathwork with life changing mindset tools that encourage personal and professional growth and true organizational transformation. Her techniques and evidence-based practices guide participants on how to best spend, save and invest their energy, leading to deeper connections and an increase in opportunities for purpose driven work.Connect with Alison here:alisoncanavan.comhello@alisoncanavan.comPS. Did you hear? MY NEW BOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON! It's a total pinch me moment and I'm so excited for you to get your hands on it! Order your copy of "The Witch of Wall Street - A Step-by-Step guide to Personal Finance Mastery & Confident Investing for Women" on Amazon now. It is absolutely everything you need to go from finance newbie to invested and in charge of her money! Order your copy here or go to Amazon and search: The Witch of Wall Street - A Step-by-Step guide to Personal Finance Mastery & Confident Investing for Women. I know you're going to absolutely love it! Get ready to create your most financially thriving year yet!For more on The Witch of Wall Street: Explore at lauratynan.com Say hi on IG @thewitchof_wallstreet Download your free Investing Starter Guide here: lauratynan.com/investing_minibook

Our world is calling for more compassionate leadership. As technology speeds up and the rhythm of life creates more chaos, we need compassionate leaders to help lead the way with courage and care. Leaders also need compassionate training to feel resourced to prevent burnout and create a work culture of psychological safety, transparency and trust. Today on the pod, Janine Johnston and I explore compassionate leadership in more detail. We also discuss an upcoming training we are offering online through St Regis University's Anderson College of Business & Computing. Take a listen to the episode and let us know what resonates.    Learn more about the Compassionate Leadership Training: Skills AI Can't Replace here. Sign up for early bird by November 10th and gain access to a group discount rate.     Episode 153: Compassion is a Powerful Antidote to the Loneliness Epidemic  ****** Janine Johnston empowers leaders and staff in the mental health sector and real estate industry, as well as in schools and universities with resilience skills. She specializes in helping individuals and institutions gain awareness about their relationship to self (as an inner ally); heightening one's ability to understand and work through conflict, building resilience and harnessing growth; as well as connecting with others (in communities defined by businesses, educational institutions and families). As the mother and daughter of women with dyslexia and on the spectrum, Janine dedicates part of her life to empowering those with learning differences and neurological diversity. She is a solution-focused coach, certified Mindfulness Facilitator through UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and Trained Teacher of Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Chris Germer's Mindful Self-Compassion Program through the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. Additionally, Janine is a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) and has a sub-specialization in unleashing the brilliance of organizational leaders and students with ADD, dyslexia, and autism. As a bilingual speaker of English and Spanish, she teaches and facilitates in both languages around the world. As a coach, she has worked with executives and managers throughout the US, Ireland, Germany, and South Africa in companies such as SAP and US Bank as well as local small businesses and non-profit organizations. Janine supports leaders and young people in balancing aspirations and high standards with inner validation and motivational skills rooted in compassion.

Sara Daoud is a Wellcoaches certified Personal Health and Wellness coach as well as a graduate from Stanford University earning her B.A in Human Biology and an M.A. in Religious Studies. She is a certified Yoga Instructor and Vipassana meditation practitioner both for 17 years. Sara is also a Trained Mindfulness Facilitator from UCLA's MARC and Semel Institute of Neuroscience. Her sincere passion and gift for listening and providing healing to those suffering from all walks of life has allowed her to coach hundreds of individuals with a variety of mental health, trauma and addiction issues. Reach out to her at saradaoudmindfulness@gmail.com!

In this episode, we're talking to the vibrant and dynamic Dr. Victoria Waller about how to use creativity and a gifted child's interests to work on learning differences or practice executive function skills. An episode full of great ideas. You can find Dr. Waller's ebook “If you can Dream it, You can do it!' here. Memorable quote… “ “So any parent that thinks, but I'm not creative, forget it. I've never met a child that can't build something.” - Dr. Victoria Waller “Every child wants to learn and it's hard for them, some of them, and it looks like they don't want to, but they do want to. I think the children with differences are geniuses of our time.” - Dr. Victoria Waller Bio…  For over 40 years, Dr Victoria Waller has been a reading specialist and educational therapist. She helps children ages 5-11 who have trouble reading and writing, can't sit still in class, don't feel like they can participate—children whom teachers have all but given up on. Her book, Yes! Your Child Can - Creating Success for Children with Learning Differences, is #4 in Amazon's New Releases in Children's Learning Disorders. Every child can succeed in school and life, but some children need more help than others. She is here to help. Dr Waller holds a B.S in Education from Wayne State University, an M.Ed., is a certified reading specialist, and an Ed.D. focusing on reading and learning differences from the University of Cincinnati.  She has been awarded the University of Cincinnati's Distinguished Alumna College of Education Award, was one of three finalists for the L.A. Music Center's Bravo Award for Outstanding Teaching. Her articles on creative reading and writing projects for children have been widely viewed on U.C.L.A.'s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior website, and the award-winning Grandparentslink.com. She speaks about learning differences in children to many groups all over the United States. - - - - More… Love the podcast?  Leave a review, leave a tip or become a Podcast Patron.  - - - - Join our community and share the ups and downs with other parents of gifted kids. Find everything you need to know in our Unpacking Gifted Course. Free ebook: Top 10 Parenting Hacks for Parenting GIfted Kids and more. Subscribe to our newsletter. Sponsor this podcast or become a guest.  - - - - Linktree: @ourgiftedkids Facebook: @ourgiftedkidsonine  Free Facebook Group Instagram: @ourgiftedkids - - - - Episode Resources Instagram: @DrVictoriaWaller FaceBook: @DrVictoriaWaller Twitter: @DrVickiWaller Website: http://www.drvictoriawaller.com Amazon: Yes! Your Child Can: Creating Success for Children with Learning Differences Mr Doodles Andy Griffiths Books  ‘The Week Junior' magazine  Encanto Movie #013 Screen time, help! Jocelyn Brewer talks Broccoli & Digital Nutrition - - - - Hit play and let's get started!  

On today's Healing 101 I am joined once again by Dr. Timothy Fong, a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behaviour at UCLA. Dr. Fong specialises in addiction and today I am asking him about Cannabis Addiction. A staggering fourteen million people have used cannabis in the UK, making it the most popular illicit drug. While not everyone who uses cannabis will become addicted, 11% of users will develop a cannabis addiction, with that figure rising to 16% if you used cannabis as a teen. Today, I ask Dr Fong to explain how cannabis addiction develops and whether CBD products are worth using for anxiety disorders.Follow Hurt to Healing on Instagram:@hurttohealingpodA big thank you our wonderful charity partner Shout. Shout is the UK's first 24/7 mental health text support service so if you're struggling or in need of someone to talk to, please remember to text Shout to 85258. And a massive thank you to The&Partnership for supporting my mission and showing what we can achieve when we come together. To find out more about the work The&Partnership creates, visit theandpartnership.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We know that anxiety is common and many of us have experienced some level of anxiety. But there are many myths and misunderstandings about anxiety that could be preventing a child from getting the care and treatment they need. One of the myths you might have heard is that “kids will grow out of it.” While stress and fear are normal components of childhood development, 80% of children who are experiencing problematic anxiety are not getting treatment. Dr. John Piacentini joins me today to help us understand what anxiety is, how it differs from stress, and how to help your child if they are struggling with anxiety. For children and adults alike, stress levels continue to be high as we are still dealing with the uncertainty of the pandemic. But there are things we can do to validate a child's feelings and help them through mild anxiety. And for those who are experiencing severe anxiety, Dr. Piacentini explains different types of treatment and support that can positively impact the trajectory of a child's development.   Show Notes: [2:25] - There have been and continue to be concerns about the impact of anxiety on childhood development. [3:26] - Stress is a physical reaction in response to something difficult or even exciting. [4:29] - When stress becomes chronic, it is cause for concern. [5:04] - Alternatively, anxiety is related to fear. Fear is a response to something that is threatening. [6:31] - Dr. Piacentini gives an example to show the difference and similarities between stress, anxiety, and fear. [7:58] - There are times in development when anxiety and fear are normal. [10:30] - The intensity of the anxiety and anxious behaviors is something that is looked at and is cause for concern. [12:04] - Avoiding the thing the child is fearful of can intensify the anxiety. [13:34] - Dr. Piacentini explains the difference between positive and negative reinforcement and how each kind impacts behavior. [15:43] - A parent's nature is to want to protect their child from stress, but Dr. Piacentini reminds us that their independence needs to develop. [17:05] - Missing out on social situations has a negative impact on anxiety. [18:51] - There are higher levels of mental health issues associated with the pandemic. Children with anxiety are even more sensitive. [20:10] - When schools closed, many children with anxiety and OCD felt validated, but the return to school has caused more stress, fear, and anxiety. [21:30] - Avoid having young children watch the news and catastrophizing the pandemic and provide as much structure as you can. [23:26] - Don't accommodate the anxiety. [25:15] - Dr. Piacentini describes Cognitive Behavior Therapy and discusses how effective it can be. [28:50] - About 10% of kids meet criteria for problematic anxiety. Only 2 out of 10 are getting the treatment they need. [30:01] - A common physical symptom of anxiety are frequent headaches and stomachaches. [31:48] - The mission of UCLA CARES is to increase awareness and to help identify early signs of anxiety.   About Our Guest: Dr. John Piacentini is a board-certified clinical child and adolescent psychologist and Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences in the David Geffen School of Medicine and Semel Institute for Neuroscience at UCLA.  He is also the Director of the UCLA Child OCD, Anxiety and Tic Disorders Program and the Center for Child Anxiety, Resilience, Education and Support. Dr. Piacentini's research focuses on the development of science-based treatments for child anxiety, OCD, tic, and related disorders. Through UCLA CARES, he and his team have implemented a number of school and community-based education and prevention programs to reduce the burden of child anxiety. Dr. Piacentini has authored over 300 scientific publications, including seven books, and his research has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and other leading foundations and philanthropic organizations. Dr. Piacentini is a frequent lecturer, and with his team has trained hundreds of mental health clinicians around the world in cognitive-behavior therapy and other evidence-based treatments and provided care to over 1000 children, adolescents, and their families.   Connect with Dr. John Piacentini: UCLA CARES Center Website Dr. Piacentini on Twitter   Links and Related Resources: Anxiety and the Family Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents How Social Anxiety Differs From Shyness and How to Help Your Child Episode 8: Mindfulness with Dr. Kathleen Carroll Wray Episode 6: Managing Family Stress and Anxiety with Dr. Stephanie Mihalas   Join our email list so that you can receive information about upcoming webinars - ChildNEXUS.com The Diverse Thinking Different Learning podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are not considered treatment and do not necessarily reflect those of ChildNEXUS, Inc or the host, Dr. Karen Wilson.

On today's episode of Mother Daughter Connections®, I'm joined by The Mindfulness Mindset™ CEO & Founder Aiko Smith.   Aiko Smith is the CEO and Founder of The Mindfulness Mindset. A sought-after speaker and coach, she is a certified mindfulness teacher trained by UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior's Mindfulness Awareness Research Center.   Born on a naval base in Okinawa, Japan Aiko is both Black and Japanese American and was raised in Los Angeles, California.   Her passion is to create a kinder, more compassionate country. And to that end, she has devoted her life and career to teaching women how to mindfully confront their suffering as an integral part of the process of dismantling harmful paradigms and oppressive systems.   Aiko's mission is to make mindfulness accessible and applicable to all and increase our ability to feel peace.   When she is not helping her community and the women in it, Aiko is also a mother of three.   Today, Aiko and I discuss  . . . What is the difference between "mindfulness" and "meditation." The #1 Misconception women have about mindfulness and its practices. How to incorporate mindfulness into your work life.   …and a WHOLE LOT MORE! __________________________________   To Connect With Aiko…   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aiko-mindfulsmith/ Website: www.themindfulnessmindset.com     SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @Aiko.Means.Love (https://www.instagram.com/aiko.means.love/)   Email: aiko@themindfulnessmindset.com   ____________________________________________________________________________ Got Coffee? Then Let's Get To Know Each Other

In this episode, we're talking to the vibrant and dynamic Dr Victoria Waller about teaching gifted kids with learning differences. Author, with over 40 years of experience, Dr Waller found the secret to engaging these awesome gifted kids! Memorable quote… “ “Look at Anderson Cooper, Richard Branson, astronaut Scott Kelly. They call them learning disabilities, but they're not. They're learning differences. They learn differently and they use their strengths and passions to learn. And that's what made them successful.” - Dr Victoria Waller  Bio…  For over 40 years, Dr Victoria Waller has been a reading specialist and educational therapist. She helps children ages 5-11 who have trouble reading and writing, can't sit still in class, don't feel like they can participate—children whom teachers have all but given up on. Her book, Yes! Your Child Can - Creating Success for Children with Learning Differences, is #4 in Amazon's New Releases in Children's Learning Disorders. Every child can succeed in school and life, but some children need more help than others. She is here to help. Dr Waller holds a B.S in Education from Wayne State University, an M.Ed., is a certified reading specialist, and an Ed.D. focusing on reading and learning differences from the University of Cincinnati.  She has been awarded the University of Cincinnati's Distinguished Alumna College of Education Award, was one of three finalists for the L.A. Music Center's Bravo Award for Outstanding Teaching. Her articles on creative reading and writing projects for children have been widely viewed on U.C.L.A.'s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior website, and the award-winning Grandparentslink.com. She speaks about learning differences in children to many groups all over the United States. - - - - More… Enjoyed the podcast? Leave us a review! 5 stars will do! - - - - Love the podcast? Find out how to support the podcast.  Free ebook: Top 10 Parenting Hacks for Parenting GIfted Kids Subscribe to our newsletter - - - - Join our community - - - - Linktree: @ourgiftedkids Facebook: @ourgiftedkidsonine  Free Facebook Group Instagram: @ourgiftedkids Sponsor this podcast   - - - - Episode Resources Instagram: @DrVictoriaWaller Facebook: @DrVictoriaWaller Twitter: @DrVickiWaller Website: http://www.drvictoriawaller.com Amazon: Yes! Your Child Can: Creating Success for Children with Learning Differences Mr Doodles - - - - Hit play and let's get started!

On today's podcast episode, meditation teacher, Aiko Smith, talks to us about how we can use our mindfulness practices to bring awareness to our suffering. Suffering is so human! We all experience various forms of suffering. Gaining awareness that there is suffering is the first step. We explore themes of trauma and anti-racism work to highlight how much suffering there is internally and externally. Aiko inspires us to focus our attention on making ourselves and other people feel loved, seen, heard and included. Take a listen to the whole episode and connect with us on Instagram @OneWade and @Aiko.means.love to continue the conversation.    Aiko Smith is a 2x TEDx speaker, mindfulness facilitator trained by UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior's Mindfulness Awareness Research Center. She is the Founder of a nonprofit organization, The Mindfulness Mindset, which aims to provide mental health services to overlooked communities and the Director of Community at Netwomen.  Aiko is a Black and Japanese American Woman, born on a naval base in Okinawa, Japan, but raised in Los Angeles, California. Her experience of navigating systems of poverty and racism has given her a unique perspective on what individuals and communities require to achieve wellness. Aiko believes that when people feel well, they can present the best version of themselves to their loved ones and their communities. Her life's mission and profession are devoted to teaching evidence-based mindfulness practices and tools for daily life, as an integral part of cultivating an awareness that dismantles internal and external systems of harm. Aiko is a thought leader who envisions a society that prioritizes collective wellness and belonging.

Most people resist change, are afraid of it, or at least feel really uncomfortable with it. But that doesn't change the fact that CHANGE IS COMING. You can count on it. It is for that very reason that I've invited Kristen Lisanti to join me today to talk about navigating change… and not just any old change, but what she calls RADIANT change. Kristen coaches leaders and their teams to drive transformation at scale, guiding them through her proven methodology to spark and sustain meaningful change. Kristen is trained and certified by the NeuroLeadership Institute, the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, the Leadership Circle and the International Coaching Federation. In short, she knows what she's talking about when it comes to change. A loving reminder of the first truth: it's INEVITABLE. No amount of avoiding, resisting, running, or fighting will change that. And progress, success, healthier relationships, and our deepest desires often live on the other side of change. To learn more about Kristen and her work go to kristenlisanti.com or follow her on IG @Kristen Lisanti To learn more about what we are up to outside of this podcast, visit us at NicoleKalil.com.

Today is a solo episode talking about my experience with Post Acute Withdrawl Syndrome. According to UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Behavior:"Post-Acute-Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) refers to a set of impairments that can persist for weeks or months after the abstaining from a substance of abuse. PAWS may also be referred to as post-withdrawal syndrome, prolonged withdrawal syndrome, or protracted withdrawal syndrome. The condition is marked by symptoms similar to those found in mood disorders and anxiety disorders, including mood swings, insomnia, and increased levels of anxiety even without any apparent stimulus"As I have mentioned in previous episodes, Recovery isn't all sunshine and rainbows. Most days I feel apathetic. Not happy, not sad but somewhere in the middle. I have come to accept this feeling. Regardless I still feel grateful. I talk about the perks I have experienced with recovery. I rant about having a bad morning right before recording this episode, my ADHD, how my addiction has manifested into other parts of my life & more. I also walkthrough how I was triggered to use yesterday due to the smell of alcohol: what went through my mind, how i glamorized it & how I talked myself out of it- something I was unable to do before working a program. Have a good day everyone!

On today's Healing 101 I am joined by Dr. Timothy Fong, a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behaviour at UCLA. Dr. Fong specialises in addiction and today I am asking him about gambling disorders and why they're becoming increasingly prevalent in today's society. I asked him about how these disorders develop, what the signs are that someone's gambling is becoming a problem, and what impact gambling can have on our mental health. While it might be referred to as a hidden illness because there are no obvious signs or symptoms. The addiction is very similar to that of drugs and alcohol and I think it's important we understand the science behind why gambling is so addictive. Find more information on gambling disorders: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/problems-disorders/gambling-disorderNHS Support: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/gambling-addiction/Follow Hurt to Healing on Instagram:@hurttohealingpod--A big thank you our wonderful charity partner Shout. Shout is the UK's first 24/7 mental health text support service so if you're struggling or in need of someone to talk to, please remember to text Shout to 85258. This episode is sponsored by Boden, a British brand that has championed uplifting, eclectic British style since it was founded 31 years ago. Head to Boden.com to check out their new autumn collection or to their Instagram @boden_clothing.Thank you to our corporate supporter, Brown Advisory, a global investment management firm which is passionate about raising awareness of mental health challenges in order to help people thrive in an ever-changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alison Canavan is a motivational speaker, transformational coach, author and lover of life. She believes in a world where people wake up healthy and happy each day. Why? Because she believes in the power of human potential. She has transformed her own personal pain into power and knows that you can too. Depression, anxiety and addiction were a part of her everyday life for way too long. Having walked the runways and graced fashion magazines for over 20 years around the world, she decided to change her life once and for all. She found a way through and so can you. Alison is a UCLA trained Mindfulness Facilitator from The Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behavior, a Master NLP Practitioner, HeartMath facilitator, Nutritional coach, Raw Foods Master and an award-winning author of Minding Mum – It's Time to Take Care of You – the world's first 360 self-care book for mums focusing on Mums health and wellbeing post birth. Through her work she has helped thousands of people move from the impossible to the possible. As a transformational coach she offers 1:1 coaching, interactive workshops and keynotes to individuals and companies worldwide. Using practical techniques and her Full 360 approach, she guides you on your journey to wellness helping you change your story which in turn will change your life. Topics covered in this episode: The Process of Starting Meditation The Inner Critic Self Reflection Change Feelings Self Relationship Building Medications Journals Reticular Activating System Transforming Your Brain Having Fun Generational Trauma Referenced in the episode: The Lindsey Elmore Show Ep 195 | Rewriting Our Stories We Tell Ourselves | Ian Cron The Lindsey Elmore Show Ep 177 | Modeling Trust and Inspiration | Stephen M. R. Covey To learn more about Alison Canavan and his work, head over to https://www.alisoncanavan.com/ IG: @alisoncanavanwellness __________________________________________________________ Amare has two new products that can help you to have healthier skin from the inside out, and the outside in. First is the DermaBiotics spray and the DermaBiotics serum. These products help to activate the natural production of collagen, protect the skin barrier balance, nourished the surface of the skin, Microbiome reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and redness, and support a firm hydrated, glowing skin, the best part is they are clean plant-based and cruelty, free and no animal ingredients or animal testing. You can head to http://www.lindseyelmore.com/Amari right now to save $10 on your purchase of DermaBiotics, and you can purchase only the serum, only the spray, or the pack that contains them both. __________________________________________________________ Thinx are revolutionary underwear that absorb your period. They change the experience of incontinence and going to school as a teenager on your period. They work because they have a moisture wicking top layer that draws wetness and dries very quickly. There is a odor neutralization layer then there is an ultra absorbent core layer that can absorb up to five tampons worth of flow. You can save $10 when you head to http://www.lindseyelmore.com/shethinx at any time. A better period is calling you, shop Thinx today. __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ We hope you enjoyed this episode. Come check us out at www.lindseyelmore.com/podcast.

Dr. Judy Ho, Ph. D., ABPP, ABPdN is a triple board certified and licensed Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist, a tenured Associate Professor at Pepperdine University, and published author,  penning “Stop Self-Sabotage,” published by HarperCollins in August 2019; a book detailing a scientifically driven six-step program which has been translated into 7 additional languages around the world.  Her second book which she co-authored with Max Dubrow entitled "I'll Give it to Your Straight-ish: What Your Teen Wants You to Know," is published by Flashpoint and contains Dr. Judy's evidence-based tips to help parents raise healthy and resilient teenagers. Dr. Judy maintains a private practice in Manhattan Beach, CA where she specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and expert witness work.  She regularly appears as an expert psychologist on television, podcasts, radio, and contributes to other media including print and electronic periodicals. She is a co-host on the syndicate daytime television talk show “The Doctors,” co-host of CBS's Face the Truth, and host of The SuperCharged Life podcast which focuses on scientific, tangible tips for physical and mental wellness, and strategies for motivation and productivity, produced by Stage 29 Podcast Productions. Dr. Judy Ho is an avid researcher and is a two-time recipient of the National Institute of Mental Health Services Research Award. She hosts an active research program to improve mental health care for high-need populations and is the chair of the Institutional Review Board at Pepperdine University. Her treatment approaches integrate the scientific principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. She often speaks at national and local events including research, clinical, and corporate conferences and workshops for organizations and schools. Dr. Judy received her bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Business Administration from UC Berkeley, and her masters and doctorate from SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. She completed a National Institute of Mental Health sponsored fellowship at UCLA's Semel Institute. DR. JUDY HO Online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/drjudyho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjudyho/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorjudyho LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjudyho/ Web: www.drjudyho.com  JONES.SHOW Online:    Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook. Twitter (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones  Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ Web:  RandallKennethJones.com Follow Randy on Clubhouse Twitter (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Web: SusanCBennett.com Follow Susan on Clubhouse LinkedIn (Kevin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-randall-jones/  Web: KevinRandallJones.com  www.Jones.Show

Dr. Gary Small, former Director of UCLA's Longevity Center and currently Behavioral Health Physician-in-Chief at Hackensack Meridian Health, believes lifestyle choices can eclipse genetics to stymie Alzheimer's disease. Genetics influences cognitive health, Dr. Small acknowledges, but physical and mental exercise, managing stress and eating well can counteract the disease as individuals age. Even if people are at genetic risk, their behavior and length of life will determine if they get the disease, he says. Dr. Small is sanguine about the future, as studies show that lifestyle changes do lower the rate of contracting Alzheimer's. The high hurdle to cross, he concedes, is motivating people — in a pill-dependent society — to live healthier lives. Nationally renowned psychiatrist Gary W. Small, M.D., joined Hackensack Meridian Health as its Behavioral Health Physician-in-Chief on November 1, 2020. In this newly created position, Dr. Small oversees all professional and administrative activities within the behavioral health care transformation service at Hackensack Meridian Health, as well as serving as Chair of Psychiatry at Hackensack University Medical Center.  Prior to joining Hackensack Meridian Health, Dr. Small was a professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences, Parlow-Solomon professor on aging at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, director of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior and director of the UCLA Longevity Center.  Dr. Small is known nationally and internationally for his public work in promoting the practice of psychiatry and innovative research on brain health and aging. Dr. Small has authored more than 500 scientific publications as well as the international best-seller, The Memory Bible. Small's research has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, London Times, Washington Post, Time Magazine, and Newsweek. Dr. Small's media links-  Website: htthttp://drgarysmall.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGarySmallFanPage/ Twitter:  @drgarysmall Thank you to our Cutting Edge Health supporters: CZTL Methylene Blue Get a $10 discount by using this link: https://cztl.bz?ref=3OqY9 on an order of $70 or more OR use this discount code at checkout: jane10 Renue by Science: 10% off NMN https://renuebyscience.com/product/pure-nmn-sublingual-powder-30-grams/ Enter jane10 at checkout for 10% off.   Cutting Edge Health podcast website:  https://cuttingedgehealth.com/   Cutting Edge Health Social and YouTube: YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQj21tuf2rxidc8Kg8A5_NQ Instagram - https://instagram.com/cuttingedgehealthpodcast Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/Cutting-Edge-Health-Podcast-with-Jane-Rogers-101036902255756   Please note that the information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Cutting Edge Health podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed. Special thanks to Alan, Maria, Louis and Nicole on the Cutting Edge Health team!

Coming up with ways to spark creativity in the classroom takes time, but it's so worth the time spent! In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome Dr. Victoria Waller, an award-winning reading specialist and educational therapist who's been helping children with reading and learning differences for the past 40 years. Victoria is also the author of Yes! Your Child Can: Creating Success for Children with Learning Differences.   Listen in as Victoria highlights creative techniques teachers can use to help students who “don't enjoy learning.” She speaks on the valuable relationship between parent-led learning and teacher-led learning, along with how to engage children in learning activities that empower confidence in them. Plus, Victoria gives advice to educators who want to inspire creativity in students when they themselves don't feel creative. She also gives insight into strategies you can use to spark interest in high school students when learning about topics they aren't easily engaged in.   “Children with differences are geniuses of our time.” – Dr. Victoria Waller   Is interest the pathway to passion? How do you know when a child is interested in something? Are you a frustrated parent who's feeling unsure about your child's future? Tune in to hear Victoria's candid answers and advice!   Victoria's Tips for Teachers and Parents:  1. Give children the freedom to choose the projects they want to do. 2. Find out what your children's strengths are. 3. Do your own research, but also show your kids how to do their own research.   Recommended Resources: Yes! Your Child Can: Creating Success for Children with Learning Differences  The Week Junior Magazine  Listen to the episode with Scott Barry Kaufman   Eager to bring more creativity into your home or classroom?  Access a variety of creativity resources and tools & listen to more episodes of The Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast by visiting our website,  www.CreativityandEducation.com.   Subscribe to our monthly newsletter!   Have a question? Email Dr. Burnett and Dr. Worwood at questions@fuelingcreativitypodcast.com!   You can also find The Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, and PodBean! Make sure to rate, review, and share the podcast if you enjoy it!   About Dr. Victoria E. Waller: Victoria holds a B.S in Education from Wayne State University, an M.Ed., as a certified reading specialist, and an Ed.D. focusing on reading and learning differences from the University of Cincinnati. She has been awarded the University of Cincinnati's Distinguished Alumna College of Education Award, was one of three finalists for the L.A. Music Center's Bravo Award for Outstanding Teaching, and was named the Local Hero in the L.A. Times for my Printer Pal Program, connecting students with nursing home occupants.   Her articles on creative reading and writing projects for children have been widely viewed on U.C.L.A.'s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior website, and the award-winning Grandparentslink.com. Victoria has spoken about learning differences in children to many groups all over the United States.    Visit Victoria's website Follow her on Instagram Follow her on Twitter Connect with her on Facebook Buy her book, Yes! Your Child Can

Why is intervention, particularly early intervention, so important? The answer is brain plasticity, which is the brain's ability to change, reorganize, and even develop more efficient pathways for processing information. Research into the neurological bases of reading disorders, for example, has shown the educational and cognitive strategies can reroute brain networks and the brain can reorganize to overcome reading obstacles. Today's guest shares with us all about early intervention. Dr. Tania Abouezzeddine is a licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist and is also a faculty member at Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University. In today's episode she explains why early intervention is key and how it results in positive changes in the brain. She not only shares why early intervention is important but how it impacts the development of the brain and the science behind it all.   Show Notes: [2:45] - It is important to understand why a child is struggling before deciding on the intervention. [3:31] - Any good intervention begins with an accurate diagnosis or assessment. [4:28] - What makes a good assessment? [5:52] - A lot of times, children are more likely to be labeled with behavior disorders. [6:55] - Tania shares research surrounding behavior disorders diagnosed to particular demographics that result in a negative trajectory. [9:09] - Tania describes some of the negative results of an inaccurate diagnosis or assessment. [10:18] - If an intervention has not begun by age 8, a child with a reading disorder will likely not bridge the gap in their reading. [11:48] - Reading disorders are hereditary. [14:03] - There is evidence that you can change the brain through good, consistent, and intense intervention. [15:19] - External interventions result in a positive change in the brain. [16:24] - The purpose of interventions is not to have a better reading score. [17:43] - Every brain is working at its own pace, but it will improve with intervention and depends on the severity of the disorder. [19:02] - There's a high percentage of children with more than one disorder. [20:17] - The child also needs to understand why an intervention is necessary. [21:59] - Tania works with high school graduates in college who have not been diagnosed and still cannot read independently. That window of time has been missed. [23:23] - Training the brain through early intervention can create new brain pathways that are similar to a child without a disorder over time. [24:46] - Sometimes parents are afraid to know and they avoid an assessment. [26:14] - Early intervention is also important because you can catch these problems before a child becomes jaded. [27:50] - The identification of strengths can help the intervention as well. [30:49] - Knowing strengths shows the child that their weaknesses don't define them. [32:19] - What happens when a child doesn't receive positive early intervention? [34:25] - We all have things we are not good at, but when it comes to reading and learning disorders they can have negative ramifications. [36:02] - Tania shares examples of students who choose majors or professions based on areas of weakness rather than their strengths. [38:41] - Students can also receive a charted plan to help with prioritizing.   About Our Guest: Dr. Abouezzeddine is a licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist (across the lifespan with a specialty in Pediatrics) and is a full-time faculty member at Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University. She obtained her doctoral degree from the University of Southern California where she specialized in childhood trauma and resilience, which continue to be areas of research interest. After the completion of her doctoral studies, Dr. Abouezzeddine went on to specialize in Clinical Neuropsychology, beginning with a clinical internship in Geriatric Neuropsychology at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center and continuing on with two additional years of clinical postdoctoral studies in Pediatric Neuropsychology at UCLA's Semel Institute of Neuroscience. Dr. Abouezzeddine specializes in the cognitive assessment of children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g. ADHD, Autism), Learning Disabilities (e.g. Reading, Math), as well as cognitive impairments related to Traumatic Brain injury or and other medical conditions (e.g. epilepsy). She also occasionally assesses adults and older adults in Arabic schedule permitting. She is fluent in both English and Arabic.    Connect with Tania Abouezzeddine: Website Email: pedsneurola@gmail.com or Tania.Abouezzeddine@gmail.com  ChildNEXUS Provider Profile   Links and Related Resources: Episode 2: Demystifying the Assessment Process Episode 22: How Students with Dyslexia Can Develop the Skills Needed for Reading with Forough Azimi Episode 1: Uncovering Why a Child is Struggling Join our email list so that you can receive information about upcoming webinars - ChildNEXUS.com The Diverse Thinking Different Learning podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are not considered treatment and do not necessarily reflect those of ChildNEXUS, Inc or the host, Dr. Karen Wilson.

This Episode features three experts uniquely qualified to speak about the gambling industry, addiction, and recovery:  Dr. Timothy Fong, Jack O'Donnell, and Arnie Wexler.In 2018 the Supreme Court overturned a federal law that had blocked sports gambling, putting legalization in the hands of each state. Currently, 30 states and Washington, D.C. have made it legal. About 100 million people can now make wagers from their homes and on their phones. The landscape is changing quickly.For many, gambling offers a harmless and entertaining diversion from everyday life. For others, the simple act of placing a bet is a very different experience. When does gambling become problematic for a person? Who is at risk?  Three guests share their insights as we talk about the changing terrain of sports betting, the proliferation of advertising, gambling addiction, suicide, integrity in sports, and finding resources for help. Dr. Fong is a Professor of Psychiatry, board-certified in Addiction Psychiatry, at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA.   He is the director of the UCLA Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship, a one-year program that provides clinical training in the management of addictive disorders, and the co-director of the UCLA Gambling Studies Program.  Jack O'Donnell is the CEO of C4 Recovery Foundation. C4 is a non-profit that advocates and develops policy, treatment systems, and educates on addiction and behavioral health issues throughout the world. Prior to joining C4 he was CEO of two private treatment facilities.For 26 years prior to entering the addiction field, Jack was a successful executive in the casino gaming industry. He was President and COO for Merv Griffin and Donald Trump in Atlantic City. He also developed 5 casino projects for his own company in four states and Greece.Arnie Wexler is a Certified Compulsive Gambling Counselor and was the Executive Director of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey for eight years. His book,  "All Bets Are Off. Losers, Liars and Recovery," provides a revealing picture of how compulsive gambling ravages the lives of both the addict and those around him or her. It is also an inspiring story of hope and healing for anyone affected by problem gambling. Arnie placed his last bet on April 10, 1968. 

Trigger warning: this episode covers topics such as sexual abuse, alcoholism, and trauma. Mindfulness teacher, somatic trauma therapist, and artist Nichole Proffitt melds together her unique experiences and over 20 years personal practice, research, and professional experience to support her clients on their own journeys of cultivating self-awareness, stress and pain management, and loving-kindness. Nichole's counseling style is rooted in the belief that mindfulness helps us grow a more skillful relationship to the present moment, thereby allowing us to show up fully for the joys and sorrows of our lives, equally. As a survivor of significant intergenerational and physical traumas herself, Nichole knows first hand the debilitating effects of great grief and suffering. Her professional work is deeply influenced by her personal journey; a fluid interweaving that she speaks of with great gentleness and strength. It is that open heartedness that has enabled her to cultivate not just acceptance but also, welcome the ebbs and flows of life. From studying abroad in Asia and at various Buddhist centers around the world, to spending several months on silent meditation retreats, to pursuing research and teaching the implications of mindfulness in a medical setting at UCSF in San Francisco - Nichole's curiosity has enabled her to pursue mindfulness in both a somatic and intellectual way. Today, she brings that knowledge and perspective to her clients; facilitating groups and working 1-1 with clients worldwide... In her own words, her ultimate mission is “To be at ease in my life. To support others in being at ease in their lives. To create and facilitate spaces and experiences in which people feel safe, seen and valued. To support and facilitate connection. To create and celebrate beauty. To be an advocate for being fully present and showing up for life.” Education and training:Somatic Experiencing and Trauma Therapy, Trauma Healing InstituteCertified Mindfulness Teacher-Professional (CMT-P), International Mindfulness Teachers AssociationCertified Mindfulness Facilitator (CMF), Certification in Mindfulness FacilitationMindful Awareness Research Center, Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behavior, UCLABA, Interdisciplinary Psychology, Fairhaven College, Western Washington University

We know that anxiety is common and many of us have experienced some level of anxiety. But there are many myths and misunderstandings about anxiety that could be preventing a child from getting the care and treatment they need. One of the myths you might have heard is that “kids will grow out of it.” While stress and fear are normal components of childhood development, 80% of children who are experiencing problematic anxiety are not getting treatment. Dr. John Piacentini joins me today to help us understand what anxiety is, how it differs from stress, and how to help your child if they are struggling with anxiety. For children and adults alike, stress levels continue to be high as we are still dealing with the uncertainty of the pandemic. But there are things we can do to validate a child's feelings and help them through mild anxiety. And for those who are experiencing severe anxiety, Dr. Piacentini explains different types of treatment and support that can positively impact the trajectory of a child's development.   Show Notes: [2:25] - There have been and continue to be concerns about the impact of anxiety on childhood development. [3:26] - Stress is a physical reaction in response to something difficult or even exciting. [4:29] - When stress becomes chronic, it is cause for concern. [5:04] - Alternatively, anxiety is related to fear. Fear is a response to something that is threatening. [6:31] - Dr. Piacentini gives an example to show the difference and similarities between stress, anxiety, and fear. [7:58] - There are times in development when anxiety and fear are normal. [10:30] - The intensity of the anxiety and anxious behaviors is something that is looked at and is cause for concern. [12:04] - Avoiding the thing the child is fearful of can intensify the anxiety. [13:34] - Dr. Piacentini explains the difference between positive and negative reinforcement and how each kind impacts behavior. [15:43] - A parent's nature is to want to protect their child from stress, but Dr. Piacentini reminds us that their independence needs to develop. [17:05] - Missing out on social situations has a negative impact on anxiety. [18:51] - There are higher levels of mental health issues associated with the pandemic. Children with anxiety are even more sensitive. [20:10] - When schools closed, many children with anxiety and OCD felt validated, but the return to school has caused more stress, fear, and anxiety. [21:30] - Avoid having young children watch the news and catastrophizing the pandemic and provide as much structure as you can. [23:26] - Don't accommodate the anxiety. [25:15] - Dr. Piacentini describes Cognitive Behavior Therapy and discusses how effective it can be. [28:50] - About 10% of kids meet criteria for problematic anxiety. Only 2 out of 10 are getting the treatment they need. [30:01] - A common physical symptom of anxiety are frequent headaches and stomachaches. [31:48] - The mission of UCLA CARES is to increase awareness and to help identify early signs of anxiety.   About Our Guest: Dr. John Piacentini is a board-certified clinical child and adolescent psychologist and Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences in the David Geffen School of Medicine and Semel Institute for Neuroscience at UCLA.  He is also the Director of the UCLA Child OCD, Anxiety and Tic Disorders Program and the Center for Child Anxiety, Resilience, Education and Support. Dr. Piacentini's research focuses on the development of science-based treatments for child anxiety, OCD, tic, and related disorders. Through UCLA CARES, he and his team have implemented a number of school and community-based education and prevention programs to reduce the burden of child anxiety. Dr. Piacentini has authored over 300 scientific publications, including seven books, and his research has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and other leading foundations and philanthropic organizations. Dr. Piacentini is a frequent lecturer, and with his team has trained hundreds of mental health clinicians around the world in cognitive-behavior therapy and other evidence-based treatments and provided care to over 1000 children, adolescents, and their families.   Connect with Dr. John Piacentini: UCLA CARES Center Website Dr. Piacentini on Twitter   Links and Related Resources: Anxiety and the Family Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents How Social Anxiety Differs From Shyness and How to Help Your Child Episode 8: Mindfulness with Dr. Kathleen Carroll Wray Episode 6: Managing Family Stress and Anxiety with Dr. Stephanie Mihalas   Join our email list so that you can receive information about upcoming webinars - ChildNEXUS.com The Diverse Thinking Different Learning podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are not considered treatment and do not necessarily reflect those of ChildNEXUS, Inc or the host, Dr. Karen Wilson.

The church has long been a source of shame when it comes to mental health, sometimes even using the Bible as a weapon instead of as a source of comfort. But being a Christian does not mean that we never struggle with mental health. God made us body, mind, and spirit, and it is imperative that we adjust the conversation around mental health to support this view. What are we missing? What are we doing right? How can we keep moving forward? As a professional counselor who has worked with thousands of individuals struggling with mental health, this is a topic close to my heart.  Brittney Moses is a mental health advocate and research assistant at UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Behavior. Brittney and her work have been featured in Relevant, New York Weekly, The Chicago Journal, and The Huffington Post. She joins me for this important and encouraging episode!

Aly F Canavan is an engaging, intuitive and transformational DreamBuilder coach. She helps people manifest their dreams into reality and live their best life. Her heart led business and 360 approach to wellbeing is innovative, inclusive and accessible to all. She is an award winning author of Minding Mum – It's Time to Take Care of You, the world's first 360 self-care book for mums focusing on Mums health and wellbeing post birth. Her online workshops have helped thousands of people all around the world cope with the increased waves of anxiety and fear. Her workshops entitled “Keeping Energy and Immunity High” and “Envision your Life” have provided tools and support leading to incredible transformation in the collective. Aly is a UCLA trained Mindfulness Facilitator from The Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behaviour, a Master NLP Practitioner, HeartMath facilitator and International motivational speaker. Her interest in nutrition began having seen the destructive nature and relationship people had to health, wellbeing and food during her time in the fashion industry, where she travelled the world for nearly 20 years as one of the world's top models. She began studying nutrition in 2009 and graduated with distinction in Nutrition and Health Coaching from the Irish Institute of Nutrition and Health (IINH) in 2015. She also holds an Advanced Diploma in Diet and Nutrition therapeutics and has a Raw Foods Mastery level 3 where she studied at The Life Change Health Institute. Towards the end of her modelling career she fully devoted her time to her greatest passion: true health and wellbeing for all. https://alisoncanavan.com/ 

Growing up can be hard. Especially the teenage years. And even more so if the teenager in question has social skill deficits. As humans we are all "hard wired" for relationships with other humans. Individuals living with autism often want to develop skills necessary to make and keep friends. They need to learn the skills necessary to navigate various social situations in which they may not feel comfortable. And they also must learn how to manage conflict and rejection. Parents and care providers may feel clueless on how to help teens develop the social skills necessary to engage with neuro-typical peers. But where there is a will.... there is a way! The Social Skills Group at BRAINS in Grand Rapids, MI recently concluded their Social Skills Group summer session based upon a program developed at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA. The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) provides evidence-based social skills treatment to preschoolers, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, and other socio-emotional problems. PEERS® isn't a diagnostic tool. It is a tool kit designed to help individuals develop social skills through didactic lessons and role play demonstrations as well as providing participants opportunities to practice these skills through socialization activities. And IT WORKS! I hope you enjoy today's presentation! The development of social skills has the power to change and enhance the life experience of everyone who seeks to belong, to be seen, and to engage with the world around them.

In this very timely episode, I interview former police lieutenant Rich Goerling who, now retired from long-service in the military and law enforcement, is a frequently sought after consultant and trainer for bringing mindfulness and compassion skills to police departments across the country. Join our conversation as we pursue understanding of the painful puzzles of race, policing and social change in current times of division and how mindfulness and compassion skills are ripe for creating authentic bridges and foundations of true understanding and healing for all. About Rich: Rich Goerling is a certified mindfulness trainer, a retired police officer and military veteran who believes in your innate resilience, humanity and capacity to show up and thrive amidst hard circumstances. Rich specializes in training health, resilience and human performance skills to first responders and other high reliability professionals. Rich has developed a training specialization in first responder mindset, health, resiliency and human performance. Over the last decade, he spearheaded the introduction of mindfulness skills training into policing as part of a larger cultural transformation toward a compassionate, skillful and resilient humanitarian ethos. Rich served in civilian law enforcement for twenty four years and has extensive experience in patrol operations and criminal investigations. He retired from policing in 2019 at the rank of lieutenant at a police agency in Oregon. Rich also served as a member of the United States Coast Guard for 27 years, both active and reserve, and retired in 2015 at the rank of Commander while assigned to Coast Guard Sector Charleston, SC. Rich is a co-investigator and trainer in ongoing National Institutes of Health funded research on the impact of mindfulness training for police officers. He holds an affiliate assistant professor appointment at Pacific University in the School of Graduate Psychology. Rich also holds an adjunct faculty position at Portland State University in the Hatfield School of Government where he teaches leadership ethics in the Criminology and Criminal Justice program. Rich has earned an undergraduate degree in economics and a graduate degree in business administration. He has completed a year-long mindfulness training program at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior at the University of California, Los Angeles and is a certified mindfulness facilitator (CMF). Rich also completed an intensive training in the Foundations of Interpersonal NeuroBiology at the Institute for Health Professionals at Portland Community College. One of Rich's current projects is being trained by a Therapy K9 named Buddha so they can work as a team to bring joy and mindfulness skills to responders and veterans. Learn more about Rich and his work at www.mindfulbadge.com. You can find Rich here: Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn

Christian Straka has developed a unique approach to mindset training through methodologies for applying evidence-based mindfulness techniques in sports. Christian has been practicing mindfulness for many years, is a Unified Mindfulness L² Coach, a member of the Mindfulness Facilitation program at UCLA's Mindfulness Awareness Research Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and a member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. As a coach for pro athletes, Christian has in-depth expertise in professional tennis, as a player on the international circuit as well as a coach on all professional levels. He was the head pro of the Hofsaess Tennis Academy training the German National Team. He coached multiple top 10 players throughout their tennis career and was the personal coach for Victoria Azarenka (former world #1) and Andrea Petkovic (former world #10) For the past decade his focus turned to mindset training for peak performance through evidence-based mindfulness skill development, which he incorporates in his function as the Global Mindset Coach for adidas Runners as well as with his personal and corporate clients. He was  Mike Bryan's mental performance coach when he won the ATP Tour World Championship in 2018. He was also the mental performance coach of the Adidas TSP team that broke the world record running from Los Angeles to Los Vegas. His unique approach to mindset training has yielded significant benefit to his clients in the development of their mental performance.http://www.mindsizesports.com

A WEEKLY CANDID CONVERSATION ON GAMBLING ADDICTION Dr. Timothy Fong is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA. Doctor Fong discussed what part the brain plays in gambling addiction. And as always, Dan Trolaro from the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey.

Alison Canavan is a UCLA-trained Mindfulness Facilitator from The Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behaviour. She runs a successful private practice as a Health and Wellness coach and delivers motivational talks on health and wellbeing, all over the world, specializing in behavior change, mental health, addiction, and improving your mindset. Alison was a successful international model for nearly two decades and in recent years has devoted her time to her greatest passion: the achievement of true health and wellbeing for herself and others. Alison is passionate about human potential and helping people to reach theirs; she attained a graduate distinction in Nutrition and Health Coaching from Irish Institute of Nutrition and Health, Advanced Diploma in Diet and Nutrition therapeutics, Raw Foods Mastery level 3 from The Life Change Health Institute. In her work, she shares tools and training that help people connect, go within, and create lasting change through intuition and everyday small behavioral changes.    →IN THIS EPISODE… Joe and Alison talk about her journey to sobriety. As Ireland's first Super Model Alison found herself being engulfed in a toxic lifestyle. Her turning point was motherhood, and her son James brought her the motivation to start seeking help and health. Alison shares great tips and exercises to become a more mindful person to live a life of gratitude.  

Join us for a conversation with Tehseen Noorani and Erica Fletcher where we discuss the origins and highlights of the Psychedelics, Madness, and Awakening Conference, as well as each interviewee’s personal research and links to these subjects. Topics we cover include: Why madness is excluded from psychedelic therapy and left outside the emerging conversation, and how to involve mad folks in these conversations Community harm reduction responses to spiritual awakening, and harm reduction with psychedelics The consequences of psychedelic exclusion criteria How themes of overground and underground experimentation and healing show up in each participant’s research And more! About Tehseen Noorani and Erica Hua Fletcher: Tehseen is an independent researcher in the final stages of a five-year postdoctoral project documenting how 'psychedelic' and ‘psychotic’ experiences, practices and histories are connected.  This has involved an ethnography of the overground and underground experimentation happening with, (1) psychedelics, including leading qualitative research with the psychedelics research team at Johns Hopkins University, and (2) madness, including as a long-standing ally of the Hearing Voices Network, and more recent membership of the Hearing The Voice project. His book - planned for publication in 2021 - puts these twinned sites into conversation, locating their joint possibilities within the raced and gendered politics of contemporary drug-taking and spirit-making.   Erica is a postdoctoral fellow at UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and the co-chair of the Society for Medical Anthropology's Mental Health Interest Group. Over the last decade, she has worked closely with community members, peer support specialists, and community health workers on collaborative alternatives to traditional psychiatric treatment. Erica writes about contemporary mental health social movements, community health and healing, and carework; her scholarship spans the health humanities, social medicine, and mad studies.  About the Conference: Psychedelics, Madness, & Awakening: Harm Reduction & Future Visions To watch recorded presentations and panel discussions with the Psychedelics, Madness, and Awakening’s conference, check out the PMA website: http://www.psychedelicsmadnessawakening.com Find Tehseen online: On Twitter @tehseennoorani To download Tehseen’s articles: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tehseen-Noorani-2 Find Erica online: On the web: https://ericahua.weebly.com On Instagram @erica.hua To download Erica’s articles: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Erica_Fletcher3 Links to relevant resources: Anthropology & Mental Health Interest Group: http://amhig.medanthro.net  Alternatives Conference: https://www.alternatives-conference.org  Hearing Voices conference: http://hearingvoicesnetworkireland.ie/intervoice-congress-2021/  Links to So Many Wings’ social media and website On the web: https://somanywings.org On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somanywingspodcast On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somanywingspodcast On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/somanywingspodcast

Christian Straka has developed a unique approach to mindset training through applying evidence-based mindfulness techniques in sports. Christian has been practicing mindfulness for many years, is a Unified Mindfulness L² Coach, a member of the Mindfulness Facilitation program at UCLA’s Mindfulness Awareness Research Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and a member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. As a coach for pro athletes, Christian has in-depth expertise in professional tennis, as a player on the international circuit as well as a coach on all professional levels. Skillshare - 2 Premium Weeks Free: https://skillshare.eqcm.net/maritaespada Free Resources - https://maritaespada.com/  Love the Music? Learn more about The Kount - https://www.thekount.com/about

Christian Straka has developed a unique approach to mindset training through applying evidence-based mindfulness techniques in sports. Christian has been practicing mindfulness for many years, is a Unified Mindfulness L² Coach, a member of the Mindfulness Facilitation program at UCLA’s Mindfulness Awareness Research Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and a member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. As a coach for pro athletes, Christian has in-depth expertise in professional tennis, as a player on the international circuit as well as a coach on all professional levels. Skillshare - 2 Premium Weeks Free: https://skillshare.eqcm.net/maritaespada Free Resources - https://maritaespada.com/  Love the Music? Learn more about The Kount - https://www.thekount.com/about

Christian Straka has developed a unique approach to mindset training through applying evidence-based mindfulness techniques in sports. Christian has been practicing mindfulness for many years, is a Unified Mindfulness L² Coach, a member of the Mindfulness Facilitation program at UCLA’s Mindfulness Awareness Research Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and a member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. As a coach for pro athletes, Christian has in-depth expertise in professional tennis, as a player on the international circuit as well as a coach on all professional levels. Skillshare - 2 Premium Weeks Free: https://skillshare.eqcm.net/maritaespada Free Resources - https://maritaespada.com/  Love the Music? Learn more about The Kount - https://www.thekount.com/about

In this episode, Dr. Earl discussed resilience among Black youth with Dr. Farzana Saleem. Dr. Saleem shared tips on racial and ethnic socialization and why it's important to discuss race. Dr. Saleem is an Assistant Professor in the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University. She earned her PhD in Clinical-Community Psychology from the George Washington University and completed an APA accredited internship, with a specialization in trauma, at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Saleem uses a strengths-focused and community-based lens in her research to study contextual nuance in the process and benefits of ethnic-racial socialization. Dr. Saleem is a visiting scholar to the American Psychological Association RESilience Initiative and serves in other positions focused on inclusion, equity and social justice. Prior to coming to Stanford, Dr. Saleem was a Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow and a University of California Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California Los Angeles in the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies and the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, with affiliation in the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies. Guest: To learn more about Dr. Saleem’s work, visit her website: https://www.farzanasaleem.com You can also connect on Instagram at CommunicatingRaceFully Connect w/ Dr. Earl Turner on: Instagram: @thebreakdownwithdrearl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBreakdownWithDrEarl/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/drearlturner Twitter: @DrEarlTurner Email: thebreakdownwithdrearl@gmail.com Learn more about Dr. Earl on his website at: www.drerlangerturner.com/ Be sure to subscribe and share the comments on social media #TheBreakdownWithDrEarl. Listen to The Breakdown with Dr. Earl Podcast on SoundCloud, Spotify, and Apple Podcast! Resource on Racial Socialization: https://www.apa.org/res Learn more about Therapy for Black Kids: https://www.therapyforblackkids.org/ ------------- Music from The Free MusicArchive by Audiobinger (CC BY NC: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Audiobinger/)

Gabrielle "Ellie" Rubenstein is Co-founder and CEO of the private equity firm Manna Tree. Manna Tree makes growth equity investments in companies that improve human health through nutrition. Ellie works with global family offices and research partners to connect Manna Tree's mission of improving human health to capital while ensuring the firm is an innovator in a rapidly evolving investment category.A member of Manna Tree's investment committee, Ellie co-leads fundraising and is on the board of the firm's philanthropic research arm, VIGR, which supports industry R&D around consumer health and behavior and the application of ESG+Health impact reporting. Ellie ensures the firm's investments meet the criteria of improving human health through advancements in scientific research. Manna Tree's five investee companies range from producers of eggs, beef, and plant-based foodtech ingredients to indoor farming.In addition to her role at Manna Tree, Ellie is a philanthropist through her family office, Mission Ingredients. With a focus on improving population health, Ellie supports organizations and initiatives that create positive change. This includes local food production, ingredient research, outdoor wilderness youth education, and military health and recovery programs. The combination of Ellie's investment and philanthropy activity has attracted other families and institutions to impact investing that creates health and wealth.Ellie earned her MS in Agriculture Economics from Purdue University, her MBA from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business where she was a Tobias Fellow, and her BA in Sociology from Harvard University where she was a Varsity ski racer. Ellie earned a graduate certificate in Mind-Body Wellness from UCLA's Center for East-West Medicine and the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.Ellie is an avid hunter and angler and spends her free time on the shores or in the woods of Alaska and Colorado.

In this episode, I speak with Nirosha who is a lawyer, entrepreneur, author and mother. Nirosha shares the benefits she experiences from having a nighttime meditation practice and how she used discipline to get started, but experiencing the benefits to stay committed. Nirosha also shares how she brings mindfulness into her law firm as well as teaches students how to use these practice and techniques to manage test anxiety and stress in her upcoming book. Checkout the episode and let us know your takeaways.     Want to learn how to meditate? Checkout Centered in the City to build a sustainable ritual that will fit your lifestyle.    ***** Nirosha Ruwan is a lawyer, entrepreneur and mindfulness teacher.   She is the founder of Coding for Treasure, a coding school for kids, and the Mindful Bug (@Mindfullbug ), a company that provides mindfulness instruction for students of all ages. She practices law at Lumos Law in Los Angeles. She is also a wife, mom of two daughters in elementary school, and a Girl Scout troop leader.   Mindfulness has been so helpful in her life, and she is passionate about sharing the practice with others.  She has been practicing meditation for over 20 years, and she is trained as a mindfulness facilitator by the UCLA Mindfulness Awareness Research Center at the Semel Institute on Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA. She has a BA from Harvard College and a JD from Harvard Law School. Nirosha is the author of the forthcoming book, "Mind Over Scatter: How to Conquer Any Test with Sharper Focus and Less Stress."    

"Christian Straka has developed a unique approach to mindset training through methodologies for applying evidence-based mindfulness techniques in sports. Christian has been practicing mindfulness for many years, is a Unified Mindfulness L² Coach, a member of the Mindfulness Facilitation program at UCLA's Mindfulness Awareness Research Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and a member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. As a coach for pro athletes, Christian has in-depth expertise in professional tennis, as a player on the international circuit as well as a coach on all professional levels. He was the head pro of the Hofsaess Tennis Academy training the German National Team. He coached multiple top 10 players throughout their tennis career and was the personal coach for Victoria Azarenka (former world #1) and Andrea Petkovic (former world #10)   For the past decade his focus turned to mindset training for peak performance through evidence-based mindfulness skill development, which he incorporates in his function as the Global Mindset Coach for adidas Runners as well as with his personal and corporate clients. He was  Mike Bryan's mental performance coach when he won the ATP Tour World Championship in 2018. He was also the mental performance coach of the Adidas TSP team that broke the world record running from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. His unique approach to mindset training has yielded significant benefit to his clients in the development of their mental performance." (https://www.straka.la/about-christian)Instagram @straka.la

Shannon sits down with good friend and Dharma teacher, Lisa Goddard.Lisa Goddard has been practicing meditation and yoga since 1999 and has been facilitating these practices since 2000.Inspired by the teachings of Suzuki Roshi and Ajahn Chah, Lisa received training through Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, Zen Hospice Project and Mindful Schools. She is a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator through UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior, and the International Mindfulness Teachers Association.Lisa teaches weekly in Carbondale and Aspen. https://www.roaringforkinsight.org/

Christian Straka has developed a unique approach to mindset training through methodologies for applying evidence-based mindfulness techniques in sports. Christian has been practicing mindfulness for many years, is a Unified Mindfulness L² Coach, a member of the Mindfulness Facilitation program at UCLA's Mindfulness Awareness Research Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and a member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association.As a coach for pro athletes, Christian has in-depth expertise in professional tennis, as a player on the international circuit as well as a coach on all professional levels. He was the head pro of the Hofsaess Tennis Academy training the German National Team. He coached multiple top 10 players throughout their tennis career and was the personal coach for Victoria Azarenka (former world #1) and Andrea Petkovic (former world #10)  For the past decade his focus turned to mindset training for peak performance through evidence-based mindfulness skill development, which he incorporates in his function as the Global Mindset Coach for adidas Runners as well as with his personal and corporate clients. He was  Mike Bryan's mental performance coach when he won the ATP Tour World Championship in 2018. He was also the mental performance coach of the Adidas TSP team that broke the world record running from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. His unique approach to mindset training has yielded significant benefit to his clients in the development of their mental performance.Find him at:  https://www.straka.la/

For episode homepage, resources, free download and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode113/  Description Parents today face extreme pressure to get everything exactly right, which can make parenting feel so stressful. In her book, The ''Perfect'' Parent: 5 Tools for Using Your Inner Perfection to Connect with Your Kids, author Roma Khetarpal offers new clarity and a parenting approach that’s rooted in using our inner parenting perfection to nurture a strong, communicative connection with our kids. Drawing from the fields of personal growth and emotional intelligence and distilling cutting-edge scientific research, Khetarpal helps parents strengthen their bond with their kids and enjoy the ride along the way. Guest Bio Roma Khetarpal is a Trained Mindfulness Facilitator through the UCLA Mindfulness Awareness Research Center of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and is a member of IMTA (International Mindfulness Teachers Association). She is the author of The “Perfect” Parent: 5 Tools for Using Your Inner Perfection to Connect with Your Kids and the founder/ CEO of Tools of Growth, through which she helps parents raise kids to “Be Happy, Think Positive, and Do Good.” The book is the recipient of the Silver Nautilus Book Award, the National Parenting Publications Award (NAPPA) Gold Award, as well as the Parents’ Choice Award and the Mom’s Choice Gold Award. Roma is a member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association and is a frequent contributor to parenting and other blogs. Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a Certified Mindfulness and Resilience Teacher specializing in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, meditation, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 100 authors and thought leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.   Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s website: https://toolsofgrowth.com/ The ''Perfect'' Parent: 5 Tools for Using Your Inner Perfection to Connect with Your Kids: https://toolsofgrowth.com/book/ Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   • Web: https://kristenmanieri.com  • Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenmanieri_/ • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kristenmanieri/

Dr. Daniel Geschwind Bio: Dr. Geschwind is the Gordon and Virginia MacDonald Distinguished Professor of Human Genetics, Neurology and Psychiatry at UCLA. In his capacity as Senior Associate Dean and Associate Vice Chancellor of Precision Health, he leads the Institute for Precision Health (IPH) at UCLA, where he oversees campus precision health initiatives. In his laboratory, his group has pioneered the application of systems biology methods in neurologic and psychiatric disease, with a focus on autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and neurodegenerative conditions. Dr. Geschwind is a pioneer in the transcriptomic and functional genomic analyses of the nervous system. His laboratory showed that gene co-expression has a reproducible network structure that can be used to understand neurobiological mechanisms in health and disease. He led the first studies to define the molecular pathology of autism and several other major psychiatric disorders, and has made major contributions to defining the genetic basis of autism. He demonstrated the utility of using gene network approaches to discover new pathways involved in neurodegeneration and new approaches to facilitate neural regeneration.  More recently, his laboratory demonstrated how knowledge of 3-dimensional chromatin structure can be used to understand the functional impact of human genetic variation. Dr. Geschwind has trained over 70 graduate students and post-doctoral research fellows, and is among the highest cited scientists in neurology, neuroscience and genetics (H index > 140). In addition to serving on several scientific advisory boards, including the Faculty of 1000 Medicine, the Scientific Advisory Board for the Allen Institute for Brain Science, the NIMH Advisory Council and the NIH Council of Councils, he currently serves on the editorial boards of the journals Cell, Neuron and Science. He has received several awards for his laboratory's work is an elected Member of the American Association of Physicians and the National Academy of Medicine.   What can big data and genomics offer the individual regarding medical treatment? Dr. Daniel Geschwind is here to explain exome sequencing data analysis as well as how this field might expand and progress. Listen and learn What makes up our genome, how to understand the terms for each part, like exon, intron, and exome, and what parts are effected epigenetically; Why genomics testing still focuses on that 2 to 3 percent of the genome called the exome that codes for proteins; and How sequencing will broaden and change, making preventative care that much more effective for certain patients and more. Dr. Daniel Geschwind is the Gordon and Virginia MacDonald Distinguished Professor in Neurology, Psychiatry, and Human Genetics; the Senior Associate Dean and Associate Vice Chancellor for Precision Health at UCLA; and the director of the Center for Autism Research and Treatment at the Semel Institute at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. He opens up the world of genomics for listeners, explaining why an exome sequencing test is the center of precision medicine currently. He explains how the exome is composed of the 3% of your genome that actually codes for protein sequences. What's the rest of the genome up to? Well, scientists believe that remainder of your genome is busy regulating those sequences, determining levels and turning gene expressions on and off.  He explains how scientists use the exome sequencing process. In fact, the majority of people who say they've been sequenced mean, in fact, that their exome has been sequenced. Whole genome sequencing costs about three times as much but offers scientists the same information at this point. However, he thinks this will soon change. As the exome sequencing project continues and our knowledge accumulates, the benefits will increase from whole genome sequencing. The costs are likely to drop as well.  Once it gets inexpensive enough and we have sequenced hundreds of millions of patients with a variety of disorders, we will have much better predictive power.  For more information, he suggests UCLA's Precision Health website. Available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2Os0myK

We interview Dr. Timothy Fong, Professor of Psychiatry at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA and the Director of the UCLA Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship. We are also honored to be joined by Dr. Lori Rugle, who prefers to be introduced as a white privileged, boomer generation, cisgendered, heterosexual, Buddhist woman of biological and adoptive eastern European ancestry who currently lives on the ancestral land of the Erie and Iroquois people, and she also has over 36 years working with problem gambling. We look back on 2020 with a bag full of mixed emotions. Tune in for a discussion on how the pandemic has directly, and indirectly, impacted the mental and behavioral health of a huge population, changed how people gamble and who gambles. We also look at how the pandemic has closed some doors, while opening others, added some barriers, and pushed both individuals and agencies to break down barriers that should have been broken down years ago. This interview is broken into two parts, episodes 5 and 6. We hope you enjoy! As well as find some healing from it.

We interview Dr. Timothy Fong, Professor of Psychiatry at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA and the Director of the UCLA Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship. We are also honored to be joined by Dr. Lori Rugle, who prefers to be introduced as a white privileged, boomer generation, cisgendered, heterosexual, Buddhist woman of biological and adoptive eastern European ancestry who currently lives on the ancestral land of the Erie and Iroquois people, and she also has over 36 years working with problem gambling. We look back on 2020 with a bag full of mixed emotions. Tune in for a discussion on how the pandemic has directly, and indirectly, impacted the mental and behavioral health of a huge population, changed how people gamble and who gambles. We also look at how the pandemic has closed some doors, while opening others, added some barriers, and pushed both individuals and agencies to break down barriers that should have been broken down years ago. This interview is broken into two parts, episodes 5 and 6. We hope you enjoy! As well as find some healing from it.

In this episode, I interview, Kristen May, a Mindfulness & Yoga Teacher as well as an Engineer by trade. She vulnerable shares how she found mindfulness and continues to use mindfulness as a tool and practice to manage various cycles of stress, burnout and depression throughout the last decade. Kristen discusses how she uses her mind and body as a "laboratory" to constantly check-in and be curious about what's working, what she is learning and how to adjust accordingly. We also explore the different aspects of Metta Meditation and how this can be a powerful practice to work with.  Take a listen and let us know what resonates with you.    Learn more and sign up for your 7 day free trial of Centered in the City here.  Kristen May is the creator of maylovelight YouTube channel. Maylovelight channel provides a look into Kristen’s mindfulness journey and invites community and self-discovery in a united platform.Kristen attended her first yoga class while studying for her Bachelor’s degree of Industrial Engineering in 2005. This was when the seed of mindfulness was planted. After joining the workforce in 2009 as a Manufacturing Engineer, Kristen found herself under extreme stress, which led her to the practice of meditation. She has a deep passion for working with others to increase their Emotional Intelligence through mindfulness tools to train the mind. Since 2013, she has been consciously engaging in mindful practices and is now a certified yoga teacher, Mindfulness Engineer, and has attended several meditation retreats. In 2018, she was a speaker at the first Charleston Sol-Food Veg Fest.  In 2019, she was a speaker at the Society of Women Engineers first Women in Industry Day. She created and presented a workshop at the 45th National Society of Black Engineers Conference located in Detroit, MI entitled “Mindful Engineering – Tools to Sharpen your Mind”. She also teaches mindfulness to professionals where she works. In 2019, Kristen became a certified Mindfulness Facilitator and received her certification through the University of California Los Angeles' Mindful Awareness Research Center, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. Kristen is passionate about planting seeds of mindfulness wherever she goes and volunteers with nonprofits Empowered Minds and Inward Bound Mindfulness Education; which both specialize with teaching today's youth about mindfulness.  

Join us next week as hosts Tana Russell and Julie Hynes recap 2020 with guests Dr. Lori Rugle, has over 36 years working with problem gambling, and Dr. Timothy Fong, Professor of Psychiatry at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA and the Director of the UCLA Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship. Together they look back on 2020 with a bag full of mixed emotions. Tune in for a discussion on how the pandemic has directly, and indirectly, impacted the mental and behavioral health of a huge population, changed how people gamble and who gambles. We also look at how the pandemic has closed some doors, while opening others, added some barriers, and pushed both individuals and agencies to break down barriers that should have been broken down years ago. The interview will be broken into two parts, episodes 5 and 6. We hope you tune it for great conversation!

Christian Straka has developed a unique approach to mindset training through methodologies for applying evidence-based mindfulness techniques in sports. Christian has been practicing mindfulness for many years, is a Unified Mindfulness L² Coach, a member of the Mindfulness Facilitation program at UCLA’s Mindfulness Awareness Research Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, and a member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. As a coach for pro athletes, Christian has in-depth expertise in professional tennis, as a player on the international circuit as well as a coach on all professional levels. He was the head pro of the Hofsaess Tennis Academy training the German National Team. He coached multiple top 10 players throughout their tennis career and was the personal coach for Victoria Azarenka (former world #1) and Andrea Petkovic (former world #10) For the past decade his focus turned to mindset training for peak performance through evidence-based mindfulness skill development, which he incorporates in his function as the Global Mindset Coach for Adidas Runners as well as with his personal and corporate clients. He was Mike Bryan’s mental performance coach when he won the ATP Tour World Championship in 2018. He was also the mental performance coach of the Adidas TSP team that broke the world record running from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. His unique approach to mindset training has yielded significant benefits to his clients in the development of their mental performance.    Here’s what we discussed:  Mindfulness  Techniques to Decrease Anxiety  Systems for your Lifestyle    Connect with Christian Straka:  http://www.instagram.com/straka.la 

Nacho Arimany es un neuro-compositor, master en precision entice y compositor. Es el creador del método "Arimany", que es una técnica de movimiento y voz que promueve coherencia en el cerebro a través del cuerpo y armoniza los patrones del cerebro con la vibración. Es co-productor de "In time" un ritmo terapéutico para la salud usado para tratar el autismo, ADD, ADHD, Alzheimer's y depresion. Arimany enseña a nivel mundial en conferencias con neurocientíficos, doctores, en conferencias como UCLA 2018 Integrative Medicine Mental Health Summit at Semel Institute for neuroscience and human behavior, 2018 UCLA Healing Arts Summit, 2018 Feel Good Summit hosted by Dr. Mark Hyman MD, Summit Series LA, entre otras. Nacho ha estado dando talleres en el Conservatoire National d'Argel (Argelia), Universidad Tecnológica de Monterrey (Mexico), Omachi Primitive Festival en Japon y en Beijing. Como músico ha participado con distintos artistas incluso ha tocado en los Grammys. Mas informacion http://nachoarimany.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/karina-velasco/support

I've been captivated by Irish model Alison Canavan's story for years. She's an ex-Ford international supermodel, a single mum who suffered from Post Natal Depression, and she changed her life around starting with Meditation and Gratitude. She's now an Author, Speaker, Dream Builder and Mindfulness Coach. I wanted to learn more about how she found meditation and what it's done for her life.This conversation ended up going much deeper into bigger spiritual beliefs, I was so excited to chat to someone with the same beliefs as me!Key Takeaways:Meditation is the way inwardYou can co-create the life you want with the universeThe importance of the heartYou have powerFear is your best friendHow to start from where you areEpisode Resources:Neville Goddard books here Post Natal Depression Ireland – www.pnd.ieBuddist Centre London hereDzogchen Beara hereMinding Mum by Alison Canavan hereAbout Alison:Alison Canavan is a UCLA-trained Mindfulness Facilitator from The Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behaviour. She runs a successful private practice as a Health and Wellness coach and delivers motivational talks on health and wellbeing, all over the world, specialising in behaviour change, mental health, addiction and improving your mindset. She is also an author of the book: Minding Mum and has lectured in Trinity College on the module of Motherhood and Mental Health. Website: www.alisoncanavan.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/alisoncanavanwellness Facebook: www.facebook.com/alisoncanavanofficial/About Sarah:Sarah is an Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) or Tapping Practitioner based in the UK but originally from Dublin, Ireland. After the loss of her daughter Alice, November 2014, and while suffering from severe PTSD she found herself pregnant again. Although elated she was also extremely anxious. This led her to seek help by a local EFT Practitioner. This technique completely transformed her life and is now dedicated to supporting as many people as possible let go of their trauma, grief, limiting beliefs and negative emotions, so they can live a joy filled life.Follow her at www.instagram.com/sarah_tobin or visit her website at www.tappingformums.com Sarah works with clients remotely all over the world so if you are interested in a 1-2-1 session email sarah@tappingformums.com. You can also Tap along with her for free on her You Tube channel - www.youtube.com/tappingformums.________________________________________________________________________________If you liked this episode, please subscribe, follow, review and share with all your friends!! Your support means the world to me, thank you xxx

I’ve been captivated by Irish model Alison Canavan’s story for years. She’s an ex-Ford international supermodel, a single mum who suffered from Post Natal Depression, and she changed her life around starting with Meditation and Gratitude. She’s now an Author, Speaker, Dream Builder and Mindfulness Coach. I wanted to learn more about how she found meditation and what it’s done for her life.This conversation ended up going much deeper into bigger spiritual beliefs, I was so excited to chat to someone with the same beliefs as me!Key Takeaways:Meditation is the way inwardYou can co-create the life you want with the universeThe importance of the heartYou have powerFear is your best friendHow to start from where you areEpisode Resources:Neville Goddard books here Post Natal Depression Ireland – www.pnd.ieBuddist Centre London hereDzogchen Beara hereMinding Mum by Alison Canavan hereAbout Alison:Alison Canavan is a UCLA-trained Mindfulness Facilitator from The Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behaviour. She runs a successful private practice as a Health and Wellness coach and delivers motivational talks on health and wellbeing, all over the world, specialising in behaviour change, mental health, addiction and improving your mindset. She is also an author of the book: Minding Mum and has lectured in Trinity College on the module of Motherhood and Mental Health. Website: www.alisoncanavan.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/alisoncanavanwellness Facebook: www.facebook.com/alisoncanavanofficial/About Sarah:Sarah is an Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) or Tapping Practitioner based in the UK but originally from Dublin, Ireland. After the loss of her daughter Alice, November 2014, and while suffering from severe PTSD she found herself pregnant again. Although elated she was also extremely anxious. This led her to seek help by a local EFT Practitioner. This technique completely transformed her life and is now dedicated to supporting as many people as possible let go of their trauma, grief, limiting beliefs and negative emotions, so they can live a joy filled life.Follow her at www.instagram.com/sarah_tobin or visit her website at www.tappingformums.com Sarah works with clients remotely all over the world so if you are interested in a 1-2-1 session email sarah@tappingformums.com. You can also Tap along with her for free on her You Tube channel - www.youtube.com/tappingformums.________________________________________________________________________________If you liked this episode, please subscribe, follow, review and share with all your friends!! Your support means the world to me, thank you xxx

Hey, it's Jon Cook with Keynote Content. Thanks so much for joining me. We are in the last of the four-part series we've been doing, talking about neuroscience, talking about specifically the four main chemicals inside your brain, inside your audience's brain that you want to be able to activate, and then connect on that activation with your products and services to better serve your audience. And again, as we go into all of this content and we talk about neuroscience, there's this amazing power that exists in the human brain. I believe it's one of the greatest forces in the world. But the key part is that with great power comes great responsibility. So, as I share all this information for you, it's with this belief, with this hope that you use this information with integrity, that you actually use it to serve your audience, not manipulate. So, we've gone through these first four, but again, one of the ways I love to remember these four chemicals, is what I call DOSE: D for dopamine, O for oxytocin, S for serotonin, and E for endorphins. We're going to talk about endorphins today. But before we get into this you might say, "Okay, Jon, who are you? What's your credibility?" I spent the last four years studying a little over 11,000 hours worth of time invested into studying neuroscience: how the brain is wired for impact, for influence, for messaging, sales copy, social media, how a speaker from the stage can share a story and know it's going to connect with a specific part of your audience's brain. Now take that information, I've brought it into working with clients. I've worked with over 1100 different business coaches and consultants, and more than 800 different speakers since 2017. That's my credibility. And today, endorphins is the one that I think might be the most misunderstood of all the four brain chemicals. This is the one that's most misunderstood. In fact, you might even see the idea of endorphins, you might think adrenaline junkies, people jumping out of perfectly good airplanes, or swimming with sharks, or dirt bike racing down a mountainside, or something crazy, just getting your adrenaline going. That's what I thought for as well. But then about three or four years ago I connected with Dr. Reef Karim. He's from the Semel Institute of Neuroscience with UCLA. And I asked him, and it was supposed to be about a 10, 15 minute conversation. We sat and talked for about two hours about neuroscience, about how the brain is wired for imaging, for impact, for messaging, for even different words, phrases, the way that our brains are wired. And he said, endorphins, he said, "Jon, what I wish people understood about endorphins is that endorphins is not about me. It's not even about you. It's about other people and what we can do on their behalf, risking our status quo." And I thought it was interesting and so we talked about a little bit more. I said, "What do you mean about the status quo?" And as we went through the conversation it occurred to me... (Transcript continues) ------------ Being an expert doesn't mean you automatically have an audience, especially with so much noise in the digital marketing space. You need to break through the noise and establish your message as a rising thought leader in your industry. Jon Cook has worked with over 1,100 coaches and consultants and 800 speakers to make their messages remarkably clear and compelling to the right audience, and today he wants to help you. If you want greater clarity and even better results with your message, visit workwithjoncook.com.

As educators, we know that children don’t learn in silos. Right now, parents are learning this, too. They’re seeing their kids struggle, not only with accessing the information but with processing it as well. It’s spotlighting the fact that we need to educate the whole child and that academics is just a portion of who the child is.That’s why today’s conversation with Kr. Karen Wilson is so important. As a clinical neuropsychologist, Karen evaluates children and informs parents about neurodevelopmental and social-emotional issues and helps connect them with professionals who can help children succeed.In our conversation, we discuss why parents put off having their children evaluated, how the pandemic has exacerbated some of the difficulties children are having and what parents should do once they have a diagnosis.Karen also talks about her mission to support parents and children even further through her ChildNEXUS online platform. And if you want more from this conversation and Karen, she has a podcast of her own launching soon!About Karen WilsonDr. Karen Wilson is a Clinical Neuropsychologist, Director of West LA Neuropsychology, and an Assistant Clinical Professor (Voluntary) in the Medical Psychology Assessment Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Behavior at UCLA. She is also the Founder of ChildNEXUS.com, a web platform that provides information to parents who have children or adolescents struggling with neurodevelopmental or social-emotional issues, and connects them with professionals who provide services.Dr. Karen Wilson has shared her expertise in a broad range of media outlets: television, radio, podcasts, print, and online. She is a sought after speaker and has been invited to address a multitude of audiences including parenting groups, educators, and professionals attending national conferences. Connect with her on LinkedIn.Jump Through the Conversation[6:28] Why parents delay getting neuropsych evaluation[8:30] How parents (and kids) feel and react after an evaluation[9:36] Impact of chronic stress in kids[12:30] Impact of loneliness and social media with this generation[14:23] Karen talks about her ChildNEXUS online platform[18:30] Karen’s Magic Wand: We’re evaluating kids the moment we see them struggle and find a variety of ways to support them–all kids[19:53] Unpacking the conversationLinks and Resources:https://educationevolution.org/25Education Evolutionhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/education-evolution/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/25-looking-at-how-kids-are-wired-with-dr-karen-wilson

As educators, we know that children don’t learn in silos. Right now, parents are learning this, too. They’re seeing their kids struggle, not only with accessing the information but with processing it as well. It’s spotlighting the fact that we need to educate the whole child and that academics is just a portion of who the child is. That’s why today’s conversation with Kr. Karen Wilson is so important. As a clinical neuropsychologist, Karen evaluates children and informs parents about neurodevelopmental and social-emotional issues and helps connect them with professionals who can help children succeed. In our conversation, we discuss why parents put off having their children evaluated, how the pandemic has exacerbated some of the difficulties children are having and what parents should do once they have a diagnosis. Karen also talks about her mission to support parents and children even further through her ChildNEXUS online platform. And if you want more from this conversation and Karen, she has a podcast of her own launching soon! About Karen Wilson Dr. Karen Wilson is a Clinical Neuropsychologist, Director of West LA Neuropsychology, and an Assistant Clinical Professor (Voluntary) in the Medical Psychology Assessment Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Behavior at UCLA. She is also the Founder of ChildNEXUS.com, a web platform that provides information to parents who have children or adolescents struggling with neurodevelopmental or social-emotional issues, and connects them with professionals who provide services. Dr. Karen Wilson has shared her expertise in a broad range of media outlets: television, radio, podcasts, print, and online. She is a sought after speaker and has been invited to address a multitude of audiences including parenting groups, educators, and professionals attending national conferences. Connect with her on LinkedIn. Jump Through the Conversation [6:28] Why parents delay getting neuropsych evaluation [8:30] How parents (and kids) feel and react after an evaluation [9:36] Impact of chronic stress in kids [12:30] Impact of loneliness and social media with this generation [14:23] Karen talks about her ChildNEXUS online platform [18:30] Karen’s Magic Wand: We’re evaluating kids the moment we see them struggle and find a variety of ways to support them–all kids [19:53] Unpacking the conversation Links and Resources: https://educationevolution.org/25 Education Evolution https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/education-evolution/ Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/25-looking-at-how-kids-are-wired-with-dr-karen-wilson

As educators, we know that children don’t learn in silos. Right now, parents are learning this, too. They’re seeing their kids struggle, not only with accessing the information but with processing it as well. It’s spotlighting the fact that we need to educate the whole child and that academics is just a portion of who the child is.That’s why today’s conversation with Kr. Karen Wilson is so important. As a clinical neuropsychologist, Karen evaluates children and informs parents about neurodevelopmental and social-emotional issues and helps connect them with professionals who can help children succeed.In our conversation, we discuss why parents put off having their children evaluated, how the pandemic has exacerbated some of the difficulties children are having and what parents should do once they have a diagnosis.Karen also talks about her mission to support parents and children even further through her ChildNEXUS online platform. And if you want more from this conversation and Karen, she has a podcast of her own launching soon!About Karen WilsonDr. Karen Wilson is a Clinical Neuropsychologist, Director of West LA Neuropsychology, and an Assistant Clinical Professor (Voluntary) in the Medical Psychology Assessment Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Behavior at UCLA. She is also the Founder of ChildNEXUS.com, a web platform that provides information to parents who have children or adolescents struggling with neurodevelopmental or social-emotional issues, and connects them with professionals who provide services.Dr. Karen Wilson has shared her expertise in a broad range of media outlets: television, radio, podcasts, print, and online. She is a sought after speaker and has been invited to address a multitude of audiences including parenting groups, educators, and professionals attending national conferences. Connect with her on LinkedIn.Jump Through the Conversation[6:28] Why parents delay getting neuropsych evaluation[8:30] How parents (and kids) feel and react after an evaluation[9:36] Impact of chronic stress in kids[12:30] Impact of loneliness and social media with this generation[14:23] Karen talks about her ChildNEXUS online platform[18:30] Karen’s Magic Wand: We’re evaluating kids the moment we see them struggle and find a variety of ways to support them–all kids[19:53] Unpacking the conversationLinks and Resources:https://educationevolution.org/25Education Evolutionhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/education-evolution/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/25-looking-at-how-kids-are-wired-with-dr-karen-wilson

They say that in sports, 90 percent of performance is mental. Yet, we spend the majority of our time, effort and money on physical and technical training — including everything from gear and coaches to gym memberships and sports massages. In this episode, Christian Straka shares his a unique approach to mindset training through methodologies for applying evidence-based mindfulness techniques in sports. Christian has been practicing mindfulness for many years, is a Unified Mindfulness L² Coach, a member of the Mindfulness Facilitation program at UCLA’s Mindfulness Awareness Research Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and a member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

A coach for pro athletes, Christian has in-depth expertise in professional tennis, as a player on the international circuit as well as a coach on all professional levels. He was the head pro of the Hofsaess Tennis Academy training the German National Team. He coached multiple top 10 players throughout their tennis career and was the personal coach for Victoria Azarenka (former world #1) and Andrea Petkovic (former world #10)  Christian Straka has developed a unique approach to mindset training through methodologies for applying evidence-based mindfulness techniques in sports. Christian has been practicing mindfulness for many years, is a Unified Mindfulness L² Coach, a member of the Mindfulness Facilitation program at UCLA’s Mindfulness Awareness Research Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and a member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association.  

Dr. Ian Cook is the Director and CEO of the Los Angeles TMS Institute, and is Professor Emeritus at UCLA in both psychiatry and bioengineering.  For most of the past three decades, Dr. Cook's clinical focus has been on the treatment of mood disorders. He was the founding director of the UCLA Depression Research and Clinic Program in 2007 and started the UCLA TMS Program there in 2009. Before “Retiring" from his tenured professorship at the University, Dr. Cook held an endowed chair in depression research and was the Chief Translational Innovation Officer at the UCLA Semel Institute. His research has translated developments in biomedical science into useful therapeutics and diagnostics for the clinic. He is an inventor on several dozen patents on biomedical devices and methods. Dr. Cook received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University and earned his M.D. degree at the Yale School of Medicine. He completed his psychiatry training at UCLA's Neuropsychiatric Institute & Hospital (now the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA) and an NIH-funded T32 research fellowship in psychobiology at UCLA before joining the full-time faculty. Los Angeles TMS Institute

As a parent, it's hard to watch your child struggle in school. Many spend thousands of dollars through the years to support a student, but it may not be addressing the root cause of the difficulty. In this episode I'm talking with Dr. Karen Wilson about what an assessment can do for your struggling student, to not only help them in school today but to build their foundation for learning and success in the future. Listen in to learn: Is it causing my child enough of an issue that it's causing them a hard time in a learning environment? The one question you need to ask yourself to decide if your student needs an assessment Why early intervention is so important for a struggling student What executive functioning is and why is it so important to a student's success How early reading challenges affect learning as a child grows About the Guest: Dr. Karen Wilson is a Clinical Neuropsychologist, Director of West LA Neuropsychology, and an Assistant Clinical Professor (Voluntary) in the Medical Psychology Assessment Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Behavior at UCLA.  Dr. Wilson specializes in the assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents, and she has extensive experience evaluating children and adults who present with neurological, medical and psychiatric disorders.  Dr. Wilson is also the Founder of ChildNEXUS.com, a web application that provides information to parents who have children struggling with neurodevelopmental or social-emotional issues. Dr. Karen Wilson has shared her expertise in a broad range of media outlets: television, radio, podcasts, print, and online. She is a sought after expert speaker and has been invited to address a multitude of audiences including parenting groups, educators, and professionals attending national conferences.  She has been recognized by California State University, Dominguez Hills as an exceptional scholar and educator who is among the most distinguished experts in her field.  Dr. Wilson has a caring approach, and she is personable, insightful, informative and engaging. She is available for consultation as an expert on a range of psychological and neuropsychological issues.  Follow Dr. Wilson on Twitter  & LinkedIn, or find resources for your child at https://www.childnexus.com/.   About the Host: Janice Scholl has spent her entire career talking about money and business. Through her time as a commercial banker, consultant and mentor to budding entrepreneurs, she helped clients create solid business and financial strategies to help propel their business to success. While working with aspiring female entrepreneurs, Janice noticed that the same four themes kept repeating: Many women are uncomfortable with finance, both in their business and in their personal life. Women want access to more women mentors and advisors. Women often start businesses because they feel the corporate world doesn't fit their lifestyle. Few are motivated by purely financial reasons. Mothers didn't want money to drive their family decisions. From these themes, The Money, Career, & Motherhood Podcast was born. Now Janice spends her time helping mothers gain confidence and understanding about money, career, and business topics as they relate to motherhood and family – the way many women actually think about money. Janice loves helping mothers implement business and financial strategies within their families to help each family member thrive.   Visit the Money, Career, & Motherhood website, Facebook page, Facebook group, or on Instagram.   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

Tourette Syndrome is one type of Tic Disorder. Tics are involuntary, repetitive movements and vocalizations. They are the primary symptoms of a group of childhood-onset neurological conditions known collectively as Tic Disorders and individually as Tourette Syndrome (TS), Persistent (Chronic) Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder, and Provisional Tic Disorder. Special Guest--Emily Ricketts Ph.D. is a Clinical Specialist in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at University of California, Los Angeles, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.  Her research centers on the relationship between sleep and circadian disturbance, symptom severity, and underlying neurocognitive mechanisms in Tourette’s Disorder and obsessive-compulsive-spectrum (e.g., hair pulling disorder, skin picking disorder) disorders. She has received funding from the NIMH, and Tourette Association of America to evaluate circadian rhythms and the effects of short-wavelength wearable light therapy in youth and adults with Tourette’s Disorder. Special Guest--Chloe Winston is a Tourette Association Youth Ambassador. Chloe struggled with her tics in the beginning. But since becoming a Youth Ambassador, she reached a point where she’s gained confidence and wants to spread awareness and teach people about Tourette Syndrome.

Rachel and Christie discuss neuropsychology and parenting/teaching your challenging child during this tumultuous time. Dr. Karen Wilson is a Clinical Neuropsychologist, Director of West LA Neuropsychology, and an Assistant Clinical Professor (Voluntary) in the Medical Psychology Assessment Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Behavior at UCLA. She also founded Child Nexus, a resource to connect parents and their children with professionals who specialize in the assessment, treatment and support of children and adolescents struggling with learning, processing, neurodevelopmental and social-emotional difficulties. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantchaospodcast/support

Dear Family and Friends, This is Rachel Steinman and in less than three months we will be in a new decade- The Roaring 20’s. So let’s seize the day and make bold resolutions. One of my resolutions is to connect with you. It’s why I’ll be podcasting weekly. And it’s why I want to invite you to PLESE JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP- “Dear Family Members.” (Link in bottom of show notes.) I’ve been saying a lot lately how I could literally walk up to anyone on the street or knock on any front door and whomever I ended up speaking with would have some type of family issue or a family secret they were ashamed of. I'm working hard to create mental health and get the message out by: *Attending WerkIt, a Podcasting Bootcamp put on by the Annenberg Foundation. It was free of charge and meant to encourage a diverse population of women. A brave woman got up to speak about the difficulty of recording in the "hood " (her words) with helicopters, sirens, and dogs barking all around her. I realized her voice needed to be heard, and podcasting is such an incredible platform to get it out there.  We also discussed mixing boards, advertising, production and so much more. I realized how much I have learned since beginning this podcasting journey.  *Sharing my experiences of feeling vulnerable and brave at the same time when I went into a middle school in Burbank and spoke to kids and their parents about the NAMI Ending the Silence Program. You know when something just feels right? Well, this felt right. I felt like I had a lot to offer because I’m a teacher who has taught kindergarten through sixth grade, a mother of two thriving teenagers whom I will take some credit for, and I’ve become a mental health advocate, researching the latest news in addition to owning my personal family stories. Being able to answer the kids' and their parents' questions with knowledge and knowing I might change the trajectory of a young person’s life felt really great. *Attending UCLA’s Friends of Semel’s Open Mind screening of BEDLAM, the first documentary to explore the crisis in the care of people with severe mental illness in this country. It premiered at Sundance in 2019 to a standing ovation. The documentarian was made by Dr. Paul Rosenberg, a psychiatrist, and filmmaker who went into psych wards, prisons and into the tent cities of the homeless on the streets of Los Angeles. California is the epicenter of the homeless crisis and prisons are being used to house many people who used to be held in psych wards, or as they used to be called Insane Asylums. Learning about the history and politics of tearing down mental hospitals to be replaced by prisons was fascinating and sad. Dr. Rosenberg was joined by a panel of psychiatry royalty for an incredible discussion. What made the doctor’s story so powerful was it was personal. His family hid the shame and stigma of his sister’s schizophrenia. I walked away feeling like my goal of discussing mental health in families was even more important. We as a society have to shine a light on our bias’ against mental illness. By educating our young about mental health, we can prevent self-medication and substance abuse, and keep our youth off the streets. It really matters because 50-75% of youth in the juvenile justice system experience a mental health condition. I  feel hopeful because we are beginning to shift the paradigm as our youth begin to see their mental health as a priority and schools are beginning to see the value in teaching mindfulness starting at a young age. The good news is we CAN break the generational trauma and curses. So when someone says, “It runs in the family,” you say, “This is where it runs out.” Sincerely, Rachel        SHOW NOTE LINKS:   PLEASE JOIN: ***Dear Family Members, Private Facebook Group- CLICK THE "VISIT GROUP" BUTTON    *Rachel's YouTube Video of this Conversation- Please Subscribe   *WerkIt Podcast Festival   *Second Home Work Space in Hollywood   *NAMI's Ending the Silence Program   *Sundance Documentary- Bedlam   *Bedlam- the Book   *The Friends of the Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA   *Rachel's Essay- Homelessness is More Than Lesshomeness   Correction on stats- *As of January 2018, California had an estimated 129,972 experiencing homelessness on any given day, as reported by Continuums of Care to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). *According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development's Annual Homeless Assessment Report, as of 2018 there were around 553,000 homeless people in the United States on a given night or 0.17% of the population.   CONNECT WITH US! *Dear Family, the Podcast Page *Write Now Rachel Website *Rachel's Blog Page- @Medium *Rachel Steinman's Twitter *Dear Family, and Write Now Rachel's Facebook Page *Dear Family, and Write Now Rachel's Instagram Page   PLEASE JOIN: ***Dear Family Members, the Private Facebook Group   WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST: *Leave a 5-Star Review.  *Share with your Dear Friends and Family,. ***Listen and Subscribe via iTunes!!!  ***Listen and Subscribe via Stitcher!!! ***Listen and Subscribe via Spotify!!!   Thank you! Your support means the world to me. Wishing you love, happiness, and good mental health always.    

Dr. Judy Ho, Ph. D., ABPP, ABPdN is a triple board certified and licensed Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist, a tenured Associate Professor at Pepperdine University, and published author. Dr. Judy maintains a private practice in Manhattan Beach, CA where she specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and expert witness work. She regularly appears as an expert psychologist on television, podcasts, radio, and contributes to other media including print and electronic periodicals. She is currently a cohost on CBS’s Face the Truth and author of Stop Self-Sabotage, published by HarperCollins in August 2020. Dr. Judy Ho is an avid researcher and is a two-time recipient of the National Institute of Mental Health Services Research Award and hosts an active research program to improve mental health care for high-need populations. Her treatment approaches integrate the scientific principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. She often speaks at national and local events including research, clinical, and corporate conferences and workshops for organizations and schools. Dr. Judy received her bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Business Administration from UC Berkeley, and her masters and doctorate from SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. She completed a National Institute of Mental Health sponsored fellowship at UCLA's Semel Institute. Dr. Judy resides in Los Angeles, CA and enjoys snowboarding, writing music, singing, running, biking, cooking, playing video games, and dabbling in the art of flying trapeze during her time away from work. Her favorite pup is the Border Collie, and most memorable places to travel include Greece, Italy, and Sweden. Polar Watch: https://www.polar.com/us-en Find Judy:  www.drjudyho.com FB https://www.facebook.com/doctorjudyho/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DrJudyHo Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drjudyho/?hl=en LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjudyho/

The Roundtable Rundown team sat down with former Laker, Metta World Peace, at the Semel Institute at UCLA. The basketball star discussed the stigma of mental health and reflected on his basketball career.

For the 105th episode of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with author and teacher, Diana Winston.Diana Winston is the Director of Mindfulness Education at the Semel Institute’s Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA. She is the author of “The Little Book of Being” and the co-author of “Fully Present: The Science, Art and Practice of Mindfulness.”In this episode, Sharon and Diana speak at length about Diana’s new book, “The Little Book of Being” released in the Spring of 2019. They discuss natural awareness and formal meditation practice as well as the nuances of working with a teacher. The podcast closes with Diana leading a 5-minute guided meditation. To learn more about Diana’s work, you can visit dianawinston.com.

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In this episode, Lurch and I discuss a  recent UCLA study, funded by Harley-Davidson,  that says motorcycling reduces stress and increases alertness.  A study from the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, at the University of California, Los Angeles, seems to confirm that. Three UCLA researchers studied more than 50 motorcycle riders in tests that recorded their brain activity and hormone levels before, during and after riding a bike, driving a car and resting. Did they prove there are potential mental and physical benefits of riding your motorcycle? Well, listen in to this podcast episode and find out as we break it down for you.  SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Next, we talk about that fact that motorcycle lane splitting or lane filtering may be legalized and coming to your state in 2019? California is still the only state where lane splitting is legal and many other states are watching closely. Unfortunately, lane splitting has become a rather controversial topic. Mostly by those that don't understand the many benefits of motorcycle lane splitting & don't ride motorcycles themselves.   The following states are in different stages of possibly legalizing lane splitting: Maryland, Connecticut, Utah, Oregon, Texas, and Hawaii. If legalized, each state has its own ideas and rules on how motorcycle lane splitting can be done. Things such as whether it can only be done when traffic is stopped and at what speeds you can actually do it.  CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! So, listen in to the podcast episode as we break down each state and where they are at in the process and what the actual details are.  New Free Video Mentioned: Video-How To Remove Harley-Davidson Clutch Cable Hand Lever & How to Adjust Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: John Ossie of Portland, Maine Timothy Jarvi of Petoskey, Michigan Doug Pani of Fulton, Missouri Daniel Horn, of Greely, Ontario, Canada Doug Phillips of Fate, TX Kevin Miller of New Paris, IN Buck Stroh of Creede, Colorado Scott Cogburn of Greeley, Colorado Christopher Green of Seattle, WA If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION:   Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com   Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact   Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker      Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker

Today’s episode is one for the record books! I’m chatting with Alison Canavan. This lady’s multidimensional story and eloquent delivery, left me feeling mesmerized & inspired. Alison was catapulted onto the international stage at the tender age of 15 when she represented Ireland in the Supermodel of the World competition in Las Vegas. This spawned a nearly 22 year career in the fashion industry, which has taken her to the main fashion capitals of the world. More recently, Alison has devoted her time to her greatest passion: true health and wellbeing. She is now a UCLA trained Mindfulness Facilitator from The Semel Institute of neuroscience and human behavior. She is an award winning author of the wellness book “Minding Mum”. Additionally Alison is a health and wellness coach, Master NLP Practitioner (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and International motivational speaker. She graduated with distinction in Nutrition and Health Coaching from Irish Institute of Nutrition and Health (IINH). She holds an Advanced Diploma in Diet and Nutrition therapeutics. Additionally, she has a Raw Foods Mastery level 3 where she studied at The Life Change Health Institute. She also holds a diploma in PR, Marketing and Sales management from DBS and has studied business in […] The post LPP #101 Full Self-Acceptance, True Healing, & Bringing Joy Back with Alison Canavan appeared first on Liveng Proof.

Today’s episode is one for the record books! I’m chatting with Alison Canavan. This lady’s multidimensional story and eloquent delivery, left me feeling mesmerized & inspired. Alison was catapulted onto the international stage at the tender age of 15 when she represented Ireland in the Supermodel of the World competition in Las Vegas. This spawned a nearly 22 year career in the fashion industry, which has taken her to the main fashion capitals of the world. More recently, Alison has devoted her time to her greatest passion: true health and wellbeing. She is now a UCLA trained Mindfulness Facilitator from The Semel Institute of neuroscience and human behavior. She is an award winning author of the wellness book “Minding Mum”. Additionally Alison is a health and wellness coach, Master NLP Practitioner (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and International motivational speaker. She graduated with distinction in Nutrition and Health Coaching from Irish Institute of Nutrition and Health (IINH). She holds an Advanced Diploma in Diet and Nutrition therapeutics. Additionally, she has a Raw Foods Mastery level 3 where she studied at The Life Change Health Institute. She also holds a diploma in PR, Marketing and Sales management from DBS and has studied business in […] The post LPP #101 Full Self-Acceptance, True Healing, & Bringing Joy Back with Alison Canavan appeared first on Liveng Proof.

Gods Among Men - Jojo Abot; Theory - The Checklist; Summon The Fire - The Comet Is Coming, Children - Chastity, Big - Fontaines D.C.; Geeknotes: 03/17 - A Reading at SFPL for Lawrence Ferlinghetti's 100th Birthday, 03/19 - Tomorrow Will Be Different, UCLA Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, LA, 03/20 - Greg Grandin's The End of the Myth, First Cong. Church, Berkeley, 03/22 - California Counts - Strategies for Reporting on the Census, Center for Health Journalism, LA; Practice - Watching Paint Dry; TAO - yahyel

Being Patient talks to Dr. Gary Small, director of geriatric psychiatry at UCLA’s Longevity Center and of the geriatric psychiatry division at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, about how curcumin can improve memory.

Ann Friedman, Mindfulness for Parents and Children August 2, 2017 "We are told in school to pay attention! Yet, nobody ever teaches us how to do this. Like the adults around them, children's minds wander. Their thoughts often create anxiety: What if I fail the test? What if mom is late to pick me up? Why are mom and dad arguing? Nobody likes me." Mindfulness is a training to let go of these unhelpful thoughts and to pay attention to the present moment with kindness and curiosity. This meditation led by Ann Friedman, Ph.D., included experiential exercises that children can do with their parents at home to focus on the present moment. Learning mindfulness has been shown to help children focus their attention. It can decrease stress, anxiety and depression in both children and adults and create a sense of well-being. About the presenter: Ann Friedman, Ph.D., is a Licensed Psychologist who served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston Counseling Psychology Graduate Program for over ten years. Ann holds both a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Houston. She completed her Residency in Clinical Psychology at U.T. Medical School and her Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology at Baylor College of Medicine. Since 2007, Ann has studied mindfulness intensively with various national teachers. Over this time, she has attended annual 7-to-10 day silent retreats and worked with national teachers on a monthly basis. In 2015, she received a Certification in Mindfulness Facilitation from the Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) of the Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine at UCLA. She is now in a program to become an affiliate teacher with UCLA. Ann has also completed courses on teaching children and teens, including Sitting Like a Frog with Eline Snell and The Still Quiet Place by Dr. Amy Saltzman. Ann currently teaches mindfulness classes for adults, teens, and for caregivers and their children through her company, Mindful Being, P.C. at The John McGovern Houston Health and Medical Science Museum and Rothko Chapel, as well as in her private office. Ann is available to teach mindfulness to social and civic groups, schools, businesses, and healthcare organizations. She can be reached at ann@mindfulbeinghouston.com or by calling (713) 443-6273. For further information, please see her website at mindfulbeinghouston.com. Since September 2005, on the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1pm, the Rothko Chapel hosts a meditation or contemplative practice focusing on a different spiritual or faith tradition featuring teachers and religious leaders from throughout the greater Houston community. This series provides opportunities for visitors to learn more about a specific spiritual or faith tradition, and experience a related meditation or contemplative practice, such as prayer, chanting, and more.

It's easy to make resolutions to improve our lives, but how do we boost our chances of following through? The first two guests on this New Year's Resolutions special are Dave McRaney of the podcast, "You Are Not So Smart" and Dr. Peter Whybrow,Director of the Semel Institute at U.C.L.A., author of The Well-Tuned Brain: Neuroscience And The Life Well Lived." Dave dives in to confirmation bias, when we seek out information that confirms our world view, rather than challenging ourselves with the truth. Peter says we often make short-term choices that conflict with our best long-term interests. Instant gratification is often the enemy of a balanced budget. Beverly Harzog lived through her own personal crisis of bad debt and now helps people repair their credit. She explains how she got into credit card debt and how you can get out of it. She has more helpful information at her website, BeverlyHarzog.com Farnoosh Torabi, host of the popular podcast, "So Money,"gave us creative ideas on how to make more... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you overwhelmed by the flood of information, technology and choices that we all face as consumers? This episode with Jim and Richard features neuroscientist and behavior expert Dr. Peter Whybrow, Director of The Semel Institute at UCLA. His research on the human brain tells us why we make short-term decisions that are often in conflict with our best interests. Dr. Whybrow suggests fixes to help us build better lives and a more caring society. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Everyday it seem the world speeds up.    The advances of technology, the need to make faster decisions, multitasking and a sometimes dizzying array of options, are all part of the creative destruction that is making the world a more efficient an  in many ways, a better and freer place.On the other hand human evolution is a slow, deliberate process. So, to what extent have our brains evolutionary ability kept pace with 21st century life? To what extent is this true cognitive dissonance acting as a kind of governor on our ability to do our best in this modern world and in turn what impact is it having on how we treat the world around us.These are some of the ideas explored by the Director of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, Dr. Peter Whybrow, in his new book The Well-Tuned Brain: Neuroscience and the Life Well Lived.My conversation with Dr. Peter Whybrow: 

Dr. Dan Geschwind is the Gordon and Virginia MacDonald Distinguished Professor in of Neurology, Psychiatry and Human Genetics at the University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine. He is also Director of the Neurogenetics Program, Director of the Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART) and Co-Director of the Center for Neurobehavioral Genetics in the Semel Institute at UCLA. Dan received his MD/PhD from Yale University School of Medicine. He completed his internship, residency (Neurology), and postdoctoral fellowship at UCLA, joining the faculty at UCLA afterwards, founding the Neurogenetics Program. Dan has received many awards and honors during his career, including the Derek Denny-Brown Neurological Scholar Award from the American Neurological Association in 2004, the Scientific Service Award from Autism Speaks in 2007, the Ruane Prize for Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Research from the Brain and Behavior foundation in 2012, the Taking on Tomorrow Innovation Award (Research/Scientific Breakthrough in Autism) from Boston Children's Hospital in 2013, and he is an elected member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Dan is with us today to tell us all about his journey through life and science.

Speakers: Lorelei Mucci, Associate Professor of Epidemiology, Harvard School of Public Health Gary Small, Parlow-Solomon Professor on Aging and Professor of Psychiatry, UCLA; Director, UCLA Longevity Center, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior Harvey Spevak, CEO, Equinox Moderator: Howard Soule, Senior Fellow, Milken Institute; Chief Science Officer, Prostate Cancer Foundation. Some say the first person who will live to be 1,000 years old is alive today. Whether true or not, there's no disputing that humans are living longer than before, thanks to science, public health systems, diet and a better understanding of what it takes to thrive. The implications - for business, government and society - are profound. This panel will examine the latest research on aging and related scientific and medical advances while outlining proactive steps toward a longer life span -- maybe much longer.

Dr. Gary Small says that overexposure to technology alters your child's brain and can impact a number of important, basic social skills. How can you determine if your child is addicted to technology and, more importantly, what should you do if she is? Gary Small, M.D., is Professor of Psychiatry at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, the Parlow-Solomon Professor on Aging at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and Director of the UCLA Center on Aging.

Christian Straka has developed a unique approach to mindset training through methodologies for applying evidence-based mindfulness techniques in sports. Christian has been practicing mindfulness for many years, is a Unified Mindfulness L² Coach, a member of the Mindfulness Facilitation program at UCLA's Mindfulness Awareness Research Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and a member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. As a coach for pro athletes, Christian has in-depth expertise in professional tennis, as a player on the international circuit as well as a coach on all professional levels. He was the head pro of the Hofsaess Tennis Academy training the German National Team. He coached multiple top 10 players throughout their tennis career and was the personal coach for Victoria Azarenka (former world #1) and Andrea Petkovic (former world #10) For the past decade his focus turned to mindset training for peak performance through evidence-based mindfulness skill development, which he incorporates in his function as the Global Mindset Coach for adidas Runners as well as with his personal and corporate clients. He was Mike Bryan's mental performance coach when he won the ATP Tour World Championship in 2018. He was also the mental performance coach of the Adidas TSP team that broke the world record running from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. His unique approach to mindset training has yielded significant benefit to his clients in the development of their mental performance. Websites:- www.mindsizesports.com www.adidas.com/adidasrunners www.straka.la  If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to:- https://ratethispodcast.com/rate and follow the simple instructions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-dave-pamah-show/donations