Podcasts about Stigma

In this heartfelt replay episode, we dive deep into the often-unspoken challenges of living in the swinging lifestyle, particularly the persistent stigma that can make even the most confident couples feel isolated or judged. We share raw, personal stories of navigating societal misconceptions, family reactions, and internal doubts, while reflecting on how these hurdles ultimately strengthened relationships and sense of self. It's a candid conversation that reminds us that embracing the lifestyle isn't always easy, but acknowledging the struggles is the first step toward true freedom. What makes this episode truly special is the uplifting focus on community, the lifeline that transforms isolation into belonging. From discovering supportive online groups to attending events where deep connections are forged, we highlight how finding “your people” in the lifestyle provides validation, friendship, and an unparalleled sense of home. Whether you're new to the scene or a seasoned couple, this episode will leave you inspired, reassured, and reminded of the incredible power of shared experiences in overcoming stigma and building lasting bonds. Perfect way to start 2026 with hope and connection! Email your questions to Nessa here to be part of "Ask Nessa". Please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. You can catch us on SLSRadio every Wednesday at 4pm Eastern Time. You can find tons of amazing lifestyle show on FullSwapRadio, including our show, Every Wednesday at 6:30pm and Midnight Eastern Time. We are now hosts on the Swinger Society Discord Server as well. If you have your own sexy stories, please call our hotline and share them with us and our audience. 844-4-Hump-Day If you have any questions for us, please email us at humpdayquickies@gmail.com Visit our website as well.  HumpDayQuickies.com Please follow us on all the social platforms: Twitter - HumpDayQuickies Instagram - HumpDayQuickies FaceBook - HumpDayQuickies TikTok - HumpDayQuickies We are adding new content as quickly as we can!

We journey with Chris Morris as he candidly shares his lifelong battle with depression, suicidal thoughts, and the restorative process of faith and community. He draws out practical wisdom for both those who struggle with mental health and the people who walk alongside them.Chris Morris opens up about his initial encounters with God during his teenage years amid deep depression and a suicidal crisis. Despite not being raised in a Christian home, he experienced a life-changing introduction to faith through a neighbor's invitation. However, contrary to many “testimonies” often heard in church that promise total healing, his struggle with mental health did not vanish after conversion. Fast forward 30 years, he found himself in a psychiatric ward after a suicide attempt, feeling unworthy and broken.In the depths of crisis, Chris Morris shares a pivotal moment when he sensed God telling him, “Chris, I still love you.” Initially, he argued with this gentle assurance, convinced he wasn't worthy of love. Over time, however, this truth took root: if God still saw value in him at his lowest, perhaps his own self-perception was deeply flawed.A recurring theme is the negative impact of judgmental or dismissive church environments. Chris recounts how a pastor once told him, “Man up and pray more,” reinforcing guilt and isolation. In contrast, his current church responded with compassion and affirmation, restoring his hope and sense of belonging. He highlights the critical role of the “ministry of presence”—simply being with someone in their pain, without trying to fix them or offer platitudes. Support is less about having answers and more about empathy, presence, and genuine curiosity. Being a safe, nonjudgmental companion can offer hope and healing.Chris shares practical tools for managing destructive thought patterns, such as asking reflective questions: Is this thought necessarily true? What else might be true? What should I do in response? What might God be doing right now? These questions help reframe negative self-talk and encourage a posture of grace toward oneself. Learning to question and reframe harmful thoughts is vital. Spiritual and emotional health often require new skills and intentional practice.Chris describes how his journey to recovery involved rebuilding trust with family, especially after broken promises and repeated crises. Openness, accountability, and continued professional help were essential, not just for himself but to reassure and support his loved ones. Restoration is gradual and requires honesty, humility, and consistent effort. Loved ones can support, but are not responsible for, someone's mental health recovery.Key Takeaways:·         Struggling with mental health does not mean a lack of faith or spiritual immaturity.·         Community and empathetic support play a crucial role in recovery.·         God's love and acceptance are not dependent on our success or failure.·         Healing may require therapy, medication, and time.·         The church is called to be a place of presence, grace, and hope for all who struggle.Challenge: Consider how you can offer the ministry of presence and curiosity to someone around you, and reflect on how God's love remains steadfast regardless of life's valleys.MORE ABOUT CHRIS MORRISChris Morris writes, “Welcome to my Christian mental health website. This is a safe place for followers of Jesus dealing with depression, anxiety, and every mental illness under the sun. If you've asked yourself, “if I'm a Christian, why am I depressed?“ or, “where is God when my life is falling apart?“, or “How do I overcome depression biblically“, you're in the right place. Everything here is written as Christian help for those in the mental illness community as we redefine normal and rediscover hope together. Let's talk about these two things for just a moment. What does it mean to redefine normal? It means that nobody but you gets to tell you what's normal and what's abnormal. You are the arbiter of your own life, and you get to decide that.For you, maybe a normal day is not getting out of bed until noon because of chronic pain, and having to carefully calculate where you spend your limited energy. If so, I honor your normal here. How about rediscovering hope? So many of us struggle to fell there's any objective reason for hope in our lives, because, to be honest, our lives stink a lot of the time. It's full of difficulty and complexity, hard conversations and unmet expectations. But we can find the keys to having hope despite all these setbacks. I spend a lot of time talking the nuts and bolts of hope from a biblical perspective, so it's more tangible, meaningful, and applicable to real life.”More at https://www.chrismorriswrites.com/ MORE ABOUT THE BOOK, “RESILIENT AND REDEEMED”You Are Not Alone, Regardless of Any Mental Health DiagnosisGod cares deeply about you and your mental health. Author and mental health advocate Chris Morris has battled depression and suicidality his entire adult life. Even coming to Christ didn't change this, which is something many fellow Christians don't seem to understand. He still had to face the grief of unrelenting illness, the shame of struggling, and the pain of poor guidance.In this compassionate and engaging book, Chris shares how he overcame these challenges and invites you to do the same--no matter your diagnosis. Weaving biblical truth and personal stories with thoughtful strategies and hard-earned wisdom, he helps you move past fear and shame to combat the specters of depression and suicidality.God is still there, even in the darkest of places. May this book be a step in the process of healing and help you find hope in your battle.Includes reflection questions, Scripture meditations, and a bonus video course.More at https://www.chrismorriswrites.com/books/resilient-and-redeemed-lessons-about-suicidality-and-depression-from-the-psych-ward/ Bonjour! Gospel Spice exists to inspire our generation to delight in God. We do this through the podcast, online Bible studies, leadership trainings, and more. We want to serve Christ-followers who seek to live a life spiced with the gospel. We want to love God, because He first loved us. We want to experience the fullness of life with Him—and not be content with stale, boring, leftover faith. Jesus tells us that the most important thing is to love the Lord our God, so we take Him seriously. He adds that we are to love our neighbor as ourselves. Now, there are many ways to do that, but I have always personally felt deep compassion for victims of human trafficking – it is modern day slavery, and it revolts the heart of God. And so, they are our particular neighbors here at Gospel Spice. We want to play our part in raising awareness and then financially supporting those who fight this great evil.  Now we would love to invite you to join the team in one of three ways:1, pray Gospel Spice forward – pray for our guests, our listeners and participants, and for us too!2, play Gospel Spice forward by telling your friends about us, and by please leaving positive reviews and comments on your podcast listening app;and 3rd, PAY GospelSpice forward. Less than 1% of our listeners are supporting us financially. We need your help! Please pay Gospel Spice forward today. It can be a one-time donation, or a monthly one, for the amount of your choice. Your donation is fully tax-deductible in the US. Plus, once we cover our costs, a significant portion of your donation will be given back to Christian organizations that fight human trafficking, and that we vet thoroughly. So, you can know that every dime you give is used for the Kingdom of God. Every little bit helps. So, be part of the spice of the gospel by becoming a financial partner today!Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!

In this episode, Amanda Anguish talks with Dr. Roger Seheult, pulmonary, critical care, sleep, and internal medicine specialist, about how sunlight, circadian rhythms, and daily habits shape physical and mental health. Dr. Seheult explains the science behind light exposure, infrared energy, and green spaces, how modern indoor life disrupts our biological clocks, and what simple changes—like morning sun, earlier meals, and outdoor time—can boost mood, immunity, sleep, and longevity.—

In this powerful conversation, I'm joined by Dr. Chad Zawitz, a physician who spent over two decades delivering frontline medical care inside one of the largest urban jail systems in the country. Dr. Zawitz pulls back the curtain on carceral healthcare, explaining the critical differences between jail and prison, the constitutional right to medical care for incarcerated individuals, and why many patients actually experience better measurable health outcomes while locked up.We spend significant time unpacking the evolution of HIV treatment, from the early days of fear and stigma to today's extraordinary advances, including long-acting injectable antivirals and the game-changing reality that people with undetectable viral loads cannot transmit HIV. Dr. Zawitz explains why, with proper access and adherence, HIV could be effectively eliminated within a single generation, without a cure or vaccine.This episode also explores stigma, language, trauma, addiction, and the power of treating people like human beings. From stories inside the jail to reflections on COVID, public health messaging, and medical ethics, this conversation is a reminder that healing doesn't begin with protocols, it begins with compassion. Episode Highlights[00:00] – Why HIV could be eliminated in one generation with the tools we already have[03:15] – Dr. Zawitz's path into correctional healthcare and why it matters[05:40] – Jail vs. prison: understanding the difference and why it impacts care[10:30] – The constitutional right to healthcare for incarcerated individuals[14:50] – How HIV care is delivered behind bars[18:30] – The evolution of HIV treatment: from AZT to modern long-acting injectables[22:55] – U = U explained: undetectable equals untransmittable[26:30] – The role of stigma, language, and bias in healthcare outcomes[35:55] – Treating patients as people: why simple kindness changes everything[43:00] – Why health markers often improve during incarceration[48:40] – COVID in jails: fear, access, vaccines, and media narratives[55:35] – “Tales from the jail”: surprising clinical lessons from real life[01:08:50] – Public health, vaccines, and the cost of polarization[01:17:45] – Lessons from Dallas Buyers Club and early HIV innovation Links & ResourcesSilver Biotics: bit.ly/3JnxyDD— 30% off with Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKENLightPathLED: https://lightpathled.pxf.io/c/3438432/2059835/25794— Code: beautifullybrokenCathcBio https://www.catchbio.com/beautifullybroken— Code: beautifullybrokenStemRegn: https://www.stemregen.co/products/release?_ef_transaction_id=&affid=52&oid=1Beam Minerals: http://beamminerals.com/beautifullybroken— Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN  CONNECT WITH FREDDIEWork with Me: https://www.beautifullybroken.world/biological-blueprintWebsite and Store: (http://www.beautifullybroken.world) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/beautifullybroken.world/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@freddiekimmel Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The holidays are thought to be a time of gathering with friends and family, but many also spend the season alone, either by choice or not. Being alone especially around the holidays can feel challenging, but it doesn't have to be! Comedian Josh Gondelman, known for his pep talks, discusses how to break the stigma of being lone during the holiday season, and listeners share their stories and tips.

In this special series on Weight Bias and Stigma our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss weight bias and stigma and its importance because weight bias and stigma have an important impact  the experience of living with obesity, leads to measurable adverse outcomes, and when it is present in health care interactions it affects all subsequent care that a patient receives.. This special episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Lilly. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health Rebecca Pearl, PhD., Associate Professor, Director of Research, Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida Selected references: Weight stigma and bias: standards of care in overweight and obesity—2025. BMJ Open Diab Res Care 2025;13:e004962. doi:10.1136/ bmjdrc-2025-004962

PREVIEW Guest: Emma Southon. Southon details the execution of Opia, a Vestal Virgin sacrificed in 483 BCE to appease the gods after disastrous omens. To avoid the stigma of direct human sacrifice, Romans conducted a funeral procession before walling her alive in a cave, leaving her to starve or suffocate. 2803 WOMEN OF ROME

Dr. Zoe Swithenbank, a senior research associate at Lancaster University, delves into her work at the intersection of mental health, addiction, and public health. Zoe's research focuses on treatment pathways for individuals with alcohol use and mental health challenges. She highlights the structural barriers in accessing care and the need for long-term support in smoking cessation, which is often not included in core treatment services. Zoe advocates for a more integrated approach to addiction and mental health services, emphasizing the role of lived experience in shaping effective interventions. Her work also explores the social norms around smoking within recovery communities and the importance of empowering individuals to make choices that support their recovery journey.00:00 Introducing Dr. Zoe Swithenbank02:18 The Role of Smoking Cessation in Recovery08:55 Barriers in Addiction and Mental Health Care11:55 The Intersection of Mental Health and Addiction25:19 Qualitative Research in Addiction Studies33:57 Navigating Diverse Perspectives in Qualitative Research37:00 Balancing Scientific Rigor with Human Experience40:10 Understanding Service Provider Perspectives42:52 Challenging Stigma in Addiction and Mental Health49:40 Rethinking Smoking Cessation Outcomes50:42 Long-Term Studies in Substance Use Treatment54:30 Future Directions in Research and Service DeliverySupport the showSupport us and reach out!https://smoothbrainsociety.comhttps://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSocietyInstagram: @thesmoothbrainsocietyTikTok: @thesmoothbrainsocietyTwitter/X: @SmoothBrainSocFacebook: @thesmoothbrainsocietyMerch and all other links: Linktreeemail: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com

The Ice House is part of the BBC Ghost Stories for Christmas tradition, originally broadcast under the banner A Ghost Story for Christmas. First shown on BBC1 on Christmas Day 1978, it marked the final instalment of the original 1971 to 1978 run. This episode completes our podcast coverage of that era. - Written by John Bowen, who previously delivered The Treasure of Abbot Thomas, The Ice House was produced by Rosemary Hill and directed by Derek Lister. Its Christmas Day broadcast made it only the second entry in the strand to air on 25 December, following Lost Hearts, securing its place in the BBC Ghost Story for Christmas canon despite being quietly sidelined over the years. - Starring John Stride as Paul, Geoffrey Burridge as Clovis and Elizabeth Romilly as Jessica, The Ice House breaks from tradition by being a contemporary ghost story rather than a period adaptation. This change was driven by Rosemary Hill after she took over the strand. Series creator Lawrence Gordon Clark preferred the earlier M R James style and left after Stigma, making The Ice House the only film in the original run not directed by him. - John Stride had appeared uncredited in Sink the Bismarck! before gaining wider recognition in The Omen and A Bridge Too Far. He later starred in the BBC adaptation of The Old Devils. Producer Adrian Mourby later described Stride as a powerful actor whose volatility could be difficult to manage. - Geoffrey Burridge is remembered for Blake's 7, Emmerdale Farm and his appearance in An American Werewolf in London. He died in 1987 from an AIDS related illness. His partner Alec McCowen later insisted their relationship be acknowledged during the broadcast of This Is Your Life. McCowen also connects back to the podcast through Frenzy and his role as Q in Never Say Never Again. - Elizabeth Romilly appeared in several television plays and in Secrets of a Door to Door Salesman. By 2011 she had left acting and was working as a lawyer in the Government Legal Service. - Writer John Bowen went on to create Hetty Wainthropp Investigates and wrote for Dead of Night and The Guardians, a 1971 series imagining a fascist Britain. It feels increasingly relevant and is very much on our list for future podcast coverage.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textWe explore hip-hop as a culture with the reach to improve classrooms, counseling, and civic life, not just a playlist on the radio. Manny Faces shares how authenticity, the cipher, and a remix mindset can bridge divides and build skills that matter.• hip-hop defined as culture, rap as expression within it• New York roots, global spread, universality across groups• media narratives versus the diverse golden age of the 90s• sociological storytelling in lyrics and lived context• classroom engagement through hip-hop pedagogy and ciphers• counseling and trauma work via studio-based group sessions• transferable skills: literacy, public speaking, SEL, improvisation• Gangsta grass as a case of authentic cultural fusion• core tenets: peace, love, unity, and having fun• a “macro remix” approach to politics and economyFollow Manny Faces at ...His websitehttps://www.mannyfaces.com/Substackhttps://mannyfaces.substack.com/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/mannyfacesTwitterhttps://x.com/mannyfacesYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@mannyfacesofficialInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mannyfacesofficialLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mannyfaces/Threadshttps://www.threads.com/@mannyfacesofficialTEDx Talkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rRxG1i5iRoSupport the showFollow your host atYouTube and Rumble for video contenthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70aghttps://rumble.com/c/c-4236474Facebook to receive updateshttps://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

We pivot from PSA market power into something more personal: how public identity labels change behavior. If Spectrum results are visible, do people “answer toward who they want to be” instead of who they are? Does the hobby stigmatize flippers and dealers in a way that creates bias and self-reporting issues? Leighton joins briefly to share holiday wishes, show a few personal pickups, and then drops a surprise giveaway for the Sports Cards Live community. From there, the show bounces into a fun but legit vintage debate: 1948 Leaf Jackie vs 1949 Bowman Jackie, why the price gap exists, and why true oddball scarcity like Bond Bread still gets ignored by many collectors. We finish with some classic end-of-year stream energy, including a Bears comeback story and a quick WAR trivia segment. In this segment: Spectrum Directory updates: add your links, build discoverability, help people find you across social and hobby platforms The “assessment vs quiz vs test” framing, and why self-reporting can get messy when results are public Stigma in the hobby: flippers, dealers, and why some sellers feel better when they learn a card is going to a PC Transparency talk: leading by example as a creator, and why “hiding” can create its own assumptions Leighton joins, shares PC pickups (including a T206 and a modern 1/1 story), then gives away a 1958 Topps Ted Williams Live giveaway draw and winner announcement 1948 Leaf vs 1949 Bowman Jackie: aesthetics, demand, set prestige, and the “PSA decides reality” joke The curveball: Bond Bread Jackie scarcity and why mainstream collectors still treat it like an oddball footnote Bears vs Packers: the onside kick swing and overtime finish WAR trivia: which player led MLB in WAR the most seasons (answer revealed in the segment) Reminder: The Spectrum Directory is currently visible only to members inside the system, and retakes will be limited to once every 30 days so the profile stays meaningful over time. Join us live every Saturday night on YouTube for Sports Cards Live. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss breaking hobby news, emergency streams, and guest-heavy episodes. If you prefer audio, you can listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. And if you're checking out the Hobby Spectrum, head to TheHobbySpectrum.com to join the waitlist and get an access code as we onboard new users. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma, Joe Sealey joins us to discuss cocaine addiction, alcohol misuse, grief, and recovery. Known to millions as a cast member on The Real Housewives of Cheshire, Joe shares the story that existed long before the cameras - the career-ending injury that ended his football dream, the sudden death of his father, and how trauma and loss of identity pulled him into addiction.We explore themes of addiction recovery, trauma, peer support, mental health, and the lived experiences that shaped Joe's journey. Joe describes the moment cocaine felt like it saved his life, how quickly things escalated into dependency, the cycle of relapse and secrecy, and the impact addiction had on his family. He also reflects on what finally changed, why honesty became his turning point, and how routine, communication, and taking recovery one hour at a time helped him rebuild.This episode offers practical insight for people in recovery, family members, frontline practitioners, and anyone interested in real stories of change.Search terms: addiction recovery podcast UK, lived experience stories, peer support, trauma and recovery, substance misuse.Click here to text our host, Matt, directly!

The Pulse of a Fighter: Survival, Stigma, and Shaking Up HealthcareThey told him he had months to live. He used them to rewrite the rules. Kevin Allen survived near-death, systemic medical neglect, and an invisible disability most physicians don't understand. Today, he's pushing policy, pressuring universities, and pioneering new models of PH patient-centered care. Learn more about pulmonary hypertension trials at www.phaware.global/clinicaltrials. Follow us on social @phaware Engage for a cure: www.phaware.global/donate #phaware Share your story: info@phaware.com 

Michelle Williams took on $56,000 in credit card debt from 10 different cards, but paid it off in 4 years with MMI's help!Michelle's debt situation became critical when she experienced a job change that resulted in a substantial pay cut. It caused her to look for outside help, which led her to Money Management International.MMI negotiated with her creditors to arrange lower monthly payments and reduced interest rates, consolidating her payments into one manageable monthly payment to MMI. This process significantly eased the burden of managing her debt.She found budgeting to be the key to establishing new, healthier financial habits and kick lifestyle creep to the curb!The ultimate outcome was financial freedom. Michelle says it's an amazing feeling, enabling her to see her savings grow, have a healthy checking account, and confidently say “yes” to experiences like travel and dining out. This freedom brings her peace of mind and a comfortable level of living. Her advice to others struggling with debt is to not wait, but seek professional help from organizations to get a clearer picture of your financial situation and options. She believes it to be one of the best decisions anyone can make.Key moments:00:00 Lifestyle Creep04:16 The Greatest Results Come From Budgeting06:58 Breaking the Stigma of Debt09:42 Loving the Freedom of Being Debt-Free

The era of saying "you got yourself here, now get yourself out" is over—the true future of data-driven addiction recovery is paved with objective science. Tim Westbrook, MS welcomes Dr. Evelyn Higgins, a certified addictionologist, former Olympic team doctor, and founder of Wired BioHealth™, who is moving the entire field past its stigmatized, trial-and-error past. Dr. Higgins dives into how understanding an individual's unique biological blueprint, including 85 biomarkers and genetic snips, provides clinical proof that addiction is a healthcare problem. Discover how this scientific validation takes the shame out of the equation and empowers individuals with personalized protocols for optimizing their physiology, making different decisions, and sustaining long-term sobriety.

Kenric B. Ware, PharmD, MBA, AAHIVP, joined Over the Counter to discuss stigmas surrounding HIV care and prevention as well as the pharmacist's role in advancing management of the condition.

In this episode of Hope Discovered, Elaine Russell Reolfi and the CEO of CommQuest, sits down with the Honorable Frank Forchione to explore how community leadership, compassion, and lived experience can transform lives.Judge Forchione reflects on his upbringing in Canton, the values instilled by his family and Catholic education, and the mentors who shaped his belief that public service should be about making a difference—not just holding a title. From his early dreams of baseball and teaching to his path through law, prosecution, and ultimately the bench, he shares how listening, humility, and a willingness to keep learning have guided his approach to justice.

What if one of the most powerful tools in your restorative arsenal was something many dentists still overlook? On today's episode, we're talking about Silver Diamine Fluoride, or SDF — a simple, affordable solution that's transforming how we manage decay, boost patient acceptance, and even improve practice profitability. Our guest, Dr. Timothy Bizga, is a seasoned general dentist, educator, and international speaker who calls SDF one of the most important tools in his toolkit.

✅ STIGMA And a Moment For The Fallen | Mark MI Words

✅ STIGMA And a Moment For The Fallen | Mark MI Words

PAUL CHANDLER, THE SHY YETI, discusses A GHOST STORY FOR CHRISTMAS.First broadcast on FAB RADIO INTERNATIONAL at 19:00 on December 21st 2025.It's Christmas time and (as any fule no), that's a time when ghosts and ghoulies tend to crawl out of the wainscoting, and trouble the very worst of us into at least thinking about changing our ways, and perhaps trying to become better people, whatever that may mean.Often, such transformations have already fizzled out before the doors open for the Boxing Day Sales, but at least once a year there's that one small hope that some of us have at least tried to embrace our fellow inhabitants of planet earth for a few hours of the year as it, too, changes its own directions and heads back towards the sun, or away from it, depending upon where you happen to be loitering upon its surface.This Christmas week we welcome back our friend PAUL CHANDLER, THE SHY YETI himself, and he wanted to talk about a peculiar phenomenon known as A GHOST STORY FOR CHRISTMAS which ran on the BBC throughout most of the 1970s, and has since been sporadically revived in this century.Over the next hour, as it's VISION ON SOUND and we tend to have our little archive TV ways, we mostly concentrate on the original 1970s run, but we have already seriously given some thought returning to cover the later films on another occasion, perhaps when the sun is beaming down and those dark and scary corners can't conceal any horrors that might wish to lurk there.So, amongst other creepy tales, we will be talking in a fairly non-spoilery way about THE STALLS OF BARCHESTER, A WARNING TO THE CURIOUS, LOST HEARTS, THE TREASURE OF ABBOT THOMAS, THE ASH TREE, THE SIGNALMAN, STIGMA, and THE --- ICE --- HOUSE…PLEASE NOTE - For Copyright reasons, musical content sometimes has to be removed for the podcast edition. All the spoken word content remains (mostly) as it was in the broadcast version. Hopefully this won't spoil your enjoyment of the show.

In this powerful episode, host Myrna Young dives into mental health and personal development with Dominic Lawson, a storyteller and podcast producer committed to transforming mental health narratives. Together, they explore the critical importance of empathy and positivity in combating the stigma associated with mental wellness in the Black community. Dominic shines a light on his podcast "Mental Health Rewritten," which focuses on rewriting mental health stories through engaging storytelling and expert insights.They address the impact of racial and generational trauma, emphasizing therapy as a vital tool for healing and growth. This episode highlights the ongoing fight for mental health awareness and the breaking of silence around depression, anxiety, and emotional wellness within marginalized communities. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that empowers listeners to transform their mindset and embrace healthy relationships and self-improvement on their mental health journey.Key Takeaways:Dominic Lawson's podcast "Mental Health Rewritten" aims to reshape discussions around mental health by incorporating accurate definitions and expert opinions.Despite societal progress, there remains a deep-seated stigma surrounding mental health conversations in the Black community. Lawson argues for the power of storytelling as a tool for empathy, highlighting how personal narratives can dismantle cultural barriers to mental health treatment.Racial and generational trauma within marginalized communities continue to perpetuate mental health challenges, emphasizing the need for comprehensive healing approaches.Resources Dominic Lawson on Instagram: @therealdominiclawsonPodcasts:"Mental Health Rewritten""Black is America"Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.This Episode is Sponsored by:AuraFramesFor a limited time, visit AuraFrames.com and get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code TRANSFORM at checkout.GoDaddyWith GoDaddy Airo, you can build a business without having to know a thing about starting a business. Just visit Godaddy.com To advertise on our podcast, visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TransformyourMindor email kriti@youngandprofiting.com See this video on The Transform Your Mind YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MyhelpsUs/videosTo see a transcripts of this audio as well as links to all the advertisers on the show page https://myhelps.us/Follow Transform Your Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/myrnamyoung/Follow Transform Your mind on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063738390977Please leave a rating and review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transform-your-mind/id1144973094 https://podcast.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/

Mistakes are an integral part of the human experience. They help us learn, grow, and ultimately become better versions of ourselves. The systemic failure loop here is that we've been programmed to equate our self-worth with our successes and dread being labeled as failures.In this episode, Caitlin challenges the concept of failure and calls for a ban on the word 'failure' in 2026. They emphasize the importance of self-compassion, adjusting goals, and reframing negative thoughts.

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As we close out the year, this AI Answers episode offers a reflective look at how organizations are actually navigating AI adoption.  Cathy McPhillips and Paul Roetzer take a step back from tools and headlines to talk about the human side of AI: leadership behavior, workplace culture, and how long-held ideas about productivity and value are being quietly challenged as AI becomes part of everyday work. Show Notes: Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:04:05 — What responsibility do leaders have to confront the fear of AI head-on? 00:05:53 — Is there value in intentionally keeping some work, not just for fact-checking or “human-in-the-loop” oversight, but as a form of cognitive reset? 00:09:18 — Should productivity still be the primary measure of an employee's value? 00:012:13 — What are behaviors executives should model to make AI use feel safe, normal, and expected across teams? 00:17:16 — What are the clearest structural signs an organization is talking about AI transformation while actively resisting it? 00:20:47 — Why do so many organizations default to treating AI as an IT initiative? 00:22:17 — What is vibe coding? 00:23:47 — If you could go back to the very first AI Show episode and correct one major prediction or assumption you had about AI, what would it be and why? 00:28:04 — What is one listener question that fundamentally changed how you think about AI? 00:30:43 — What has been the most personally challenging part of leading conversations about AI's impact on jobs, identity, and the future? 00:35:48 — Where do you think most companies actually over-invested in AI? 00:39:53 — What is one thing you would refuse to automate, no matter how good the tech gets, and why? 00:43:04 — What is your measure for adding a podcast or other medium to your trusted resources? 00:45:03 — How can listeners think about simplifying how they're thinking about, piloting, and scaling AI?  This episode is brought to you by Google Cloud:  Google Cloud is the new way to the cloud, providing AI, infrastructure, developer, data, security, and collaboration tools built for today and tomorrow. Google Cloud offers a powerful, fully integrated and optimized AI stack with its own planet-scale infrastructure, custom-built chips, generative AI models and development platform, as well as AI-powered applications, to help organizations transform. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted technology partner. Learn more about Google Cloud here: https://cloud.google.com/   Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy 

The Stigma of Speaking Mingrelian

Violet Lim, Co-Founder & CEO of Lunch Actually Paktor Group, and Jeremy Au explore how dating, expectations, and technology have evolved across Southeast Asia over the past two decades. Violet traces her path from studying law in the UK to banking in Singapore, before leaving a stable career at 24 to start Lunch Actually, now one of Asia's longest-running matchmaking groups. They discuss the early stigma around dating services, why lunch dating worked as a low-pressure solution for busy professionals, and the realities of expanding across markets like Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Their conversation digs into why some people find partners quickly while others repeat the same patterns, how coaching closes gaps in mindset and behavior, and why surface-level filters often block long-term compatibility. They also examine how dating apps reshaped expectations, how Gen Z, millennials, and Gen X approach dating differently, and how AI companionship is beginning to challenge traditional ideas of intimacy, loneliness, and commitment. 01:45 How she met her husband: Violet recounts meeting her university sweetheart through student society events, ICQ conversations, and a first lunch date that later inspired her business model.  03:35 Identifying the dating gap: While rotating through Citibank, Violet notices many eligible colleagues are single and constantly busy, realizing lunch is often the only time people can realistically meet someone new.  06:23 Quitting at 24 despite stigma: Violet explains why she chose not to practice family law, moved into HR and banking, and faced deep cultural resistance to matchmaking before deciding to go all in.  15:43 Overcoming early barriers: Advertisers refuse to run dating ads, landlords reject office rentals, clients hide to avoid being seen, and a bold half-empty newspaper ad becomes the breakthrough moment.  18:39 Scaling across Asia: Singapore and Malaysia grow naturally, Hong Kong requires language and cultural adaptation, and Taiwan fails when the team realizes the concept of dating does not yet exist in the market.  31:21 Coaching drives successful matches: Violet explains why some clients succeed quickly while others stall, leading to mindset coaching, image support, and WhatsApp critique to fix blind spots.  42:16 AI reshapes emotional norms: Violet describes how abundance, analysis paralysis, fear of better options, and AI companionship are changing how people define connection and commitment. Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/violet-lim-modern-matchmaking WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakR55X6BIElUEvkN02e TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea Spotify English: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TnqkaWpTT181lMA8xNu0T Bahasa Indonesia: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Vs8t6qPo0eFb4o6zOmiVZ Chinese: https://open.spotify.com/show/20AGbzHhzFDWyRTbHTVDJR Vietnamese: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yqd3Jj0I19NhN0h8lWrK1 YouTube  English: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyAu?sub_confirmation=1 Apple Podcast  English: https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/brave-southeast-asia-tech-singapore-indonesia-vietnam/id1506890464 #DatingInAsia #ModernLove #Matchmaking #DatingApps #GenZDating #AIFuture #HumanConnection #Relationships #Loneliness #BRAVEpodcast

15–20 % der Menschen sind neurodivergent – ADHS, Autismus, Hochbegabung. Doch in deutschen Unternehmen wird dieses Potenzial oft übersehen.In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Diplompsychologin Julia Muris (BahnBKK) und Ursula Schemm (auticon) darüber, warum das Gehirn anders funktioniert – aber nicht falsch. Wir klären: Was bedeutet Neurodivergenz wirklich? Warum kostet „Maskierung" so viel Energie? Und was können Unternehmen tun, um verborgene Talente zu entfalten?

In this episode, Jonathan Edens and Dr. Daniel Binus examine cannabis and mental health—how it acts on the endocannabinoid system; the realities of dependence; impacts on cognition and insight; links with anxiety, sleep, and psychosis risk; what the pain data really show; and compassionate, evidence-based alternatives for long-term well-being.—

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In this episode of Owl Talk, we speak with Chase Calvarese (West Chester '25) and Owen Harris (West Chester '25) – newly elected officers at Zeta-Alpha Chapter at West Chester University. As first and fourth counselors, these undergraduate leaders share how they found their way to Sigma Pi, what motivates them to serve, and how the chapter is building momentum through philanthropy, accountability, and brotherhood. From Lift the Stigma to breast cancer fundraisers, you'll hear how Zeta-Alpha is living out the “Find Your Purpose” message – and setting the stage for the next chapter of growth.

Today's guest shares how she turned her difficulties into a passion for educating and supporting others. Her postpartum journey inspired her upcoming short film Postpartum. Join us to learn more! Brittani Noel is a biracial filmmaker, actor, and mom of two. Her creative works delve into the emotional and psychological complexities of identity, race, and motherhood. Her award-winning short, The Other, examined the international racism experienced growing up mixed-race, garnering an official selection at the Oscar-qualifying Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIFF). Her film, Postpartum, continues this thread through the lens of maternal mental health. As an actor, Brittani most recently appeared in Leah McKendrick's feature, Scrambled, opposite Yvonne Strahovski, and shares the screen with Tom Everett Scott in the comedy feature Rockbottom. Whether behind the camera or in front of it, Brittani is committed to telling stories that scare her a little and stay with the viewer for a long time.   Show Highlights: Brittani's filmmaking journey: How it all began Dealing with sleep deprivation Persistent anxiety (to a certain extent) is part of motherhood. Big changes in life and relationship dynamics when a new baby arrives Maternal/paternal leave and parental support in other countries Postpartum explores the social impact and societal expectations of new mothers. The narrative Brittani wants to share with others through the film Stigma and guilt around “trying to cope” with new motherhood (We need more conversations and support!) The need for more education around pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum Options that could be changed to make postpartum much better for new moms Resources: Connect with Brittani Noel and Postpartum: Postpartum (short film), Instagram Brittani Noel, and Instagram Postpartum film Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visitcdph.ca.gov. Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773.  There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to be more supportive in offering services. You can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms. Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/for information on the grief course.  Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today! If you are a California resident seeking a therapist in perinatal mental health, please email me about openings for private pay clients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 134 Breaking the Chains Part-1Positive Connections Radio (Podcast)HALT and Call for BackupCoast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintockSummaryIn this episode, Jim McLintock and Mike Koch discuss the struggles of first responders dealing with alcohol addiction and its impact on their relationships. They emphasize the importance of communication, setting boundaries, and taking responsibility for one's actions. The conversation highlights the fear and shame associated with addiction, the need for immediate action, and the significance of finding support within the community. The hosts encourage listeners to confront their issues and seek help, reminding them that recovery is possible and necessary for a healthier life.TakeawaysAlcohol is often used as a coping mechanism by first responders.Fear of losing loved ones is a common concern for those affected by addiction.Setting boundaries is crucial for both the person struggling with addiction and their loved ones.Communication is key in relationships impacted by addiction.Immediate action is necessary to address addiction issues.Support from peers and the community can aid in recovery.Trust is difficult to rebuild after addiction-related issues.The journey to recovery requires personal responsibility and effort.Recognizing the signs of addiction early can prevent further issues.It's important to figure out solutions together or individually. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Alcohol Struggles in Emergency Responders04:40 The Impact of Alcohol on Relationships09:48 Understanding Codependency and Boundaries15:07 The Consequences of Alcohol Dependency20:36 The Bad Moon Rising: Trends in Substance Abuse25:41 The Importance of Recovery and Personal Responsibility“Be Strong, Stand Up, Speak Your Truth, and Break the Stigma.”Music by Rod Kim-Let's Play SoundtrackFirstresponderwellness.comMentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.comPositiveconnectionsradio.comMcLintockcounseling.comhttp://www.youtube.com/@HALTandCallforBackup

Episode 135 Breaking the Chains Part-2Positive Connections Radio (Podcast)HALT and Call for BackupCoast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintockSummaryIn this episode, Jim McLintock and Mike Koch discuss the struggles of first responders dealing with alcohol addiction and its impact on their relationships. They emphasize the importance of communication, setting boundaries, and taking responsibility for one's actions. The conversation highlights the fear and shame associated with addiction, the need for immediate action, and the significance of finding support within the community. The hosts encourage listeners to confront their issues and seek help, reminding them that recovery is possible and necessary for a healthier life.TakeawaysAlcohol is often used as a coping mechanism by first responders.Fear of losing loved ones is a common concern for those affected by addiction.Setting boundaries is crucial for both the person struggling with addiction and their loved ones.Communication is key in relationships impacted by addiction.Immediate action is necessary to address addiction issues.Support from peers and the community can aid in recovery.Trust is difficult to rebuild after addiction-related issues.The journey to recovery requires personal responsibility and effort.Recognizing the signs of addiction early can prevent further issues.It's important to figure out solutions together or individually. Chapters00:00 The Importance of Recovery and Personal Responsibility11:13 Mental Health Challenges in Emergency Services15:19 The Impact of Alcohol on Relationships17:32 Consequences of Addiction and Regret20:29 The Importance of Honesty and Accountability22:59 Finding Purpose and Community in Recovery24:24 Taking Ownership and Moving Forward“Be Strong, Stand Up, Speak Your Truth, and Break the Stigma.”Music by Rod Kim-Let's Play-SoundtrackFirstresponderwellness.comMentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.comPositiveconnectionsradio.comMcLintockcounseling.comhttp://www.youtube.com/@HALTandCallforBackup

Send us a textWe challenge the stigma around psychedelics, contrast therapy with recreational use, and trace a journey from trauma to healing with honest talk about safety, science, and hope. We also press into climate action, billionaires' responsibility, and how personal change can ripple through society.• underground psychedelic-assisted therapy as a lifeline for trauma and depression• therapy versus recreational use and why set and setting matter• safe dosing, sitters, and integration practices after sessions• connection to nature, spirituality, and renewed hope• access, cost, and decriminalization across US cities and states• pragmatic climate talk and what billionaires could do cooperatively• political fatigue, media noise, and building civil discourseFollow Diana Colleen at ...Her Websitehttps://www.dianacolleenauthor.com/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/diana.colleen.author/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-colleen-b4b4b0378/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@diana.colleen.authorSupport the showFollow your host atYouTube and Rumble for video contenthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70aghttps://rumble.com/c/c-4236474Facebook to receive updateshttps://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

On November 7, Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, will host The Asian American Foundation's (TAAF) first-ever AAPI Youth Mental Health Summit. Under the theme “Sparking Solutions Together,” the summit will convene hundreds of experts, advocates, funders, and business executives to address the urgent and often overlooked mental health challenges facing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) youth. From 2018 through 2022, suicide was the leading cause of death among Asian Americans aged 15–24, and the second leading cause of death among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Yet despite being deeply impacted by the nation's mental health crisis, AAPI youth remain largely invisible in the national mental health conversation, and the data needed to understand their mental health is scarce at best. To fill the gap, TAAF released "Beyond the Surface" in December 2024, the most comprehensive study to date on AAPI youth mental health, which revealed: Nearly 1 in 2 AAPI youth screen positive for moderate depression; 1 in 3 have planned or attempted suicide; Stigma, family pressure, and silence keep many from seeking help; Only 53 percent feel comfortable talking with their parents; Just 1 in 4 have accessed formal care; and 46 percent have never seen a mental health provider. Building on these findings, the November 7 summit will bring together leading experts to spark dialogue on breaking stigma, closing gaps in care, and exploring how community partners and technology are reshaping the ways young people seek and receive support.  Join us online to hear from: Midori Francis, Actor, "Grey's Anatomy" Ryan Alexander Holmes Owin Pierson, Creator and Mental Health Advocate Lisa Ling, Journalist Noopur Agarwal, VP of Social Impact, MTV Norman Chen, CEO, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) Philip Yun, Co-President and Co-CEO, Commonwealth Club World Affairs Rushika Fernandopulle, MD, Practicing Physician; Co-Founder and Former CEO, Iora Health; TAAF Board Member Juliana Chen, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Cartwheel Perry Chen,Director of Programs and Partnerships, Behavioral Health at Blue Shield of California Rachel Miller, Founder & CEO, Closegap Meena Srinivasan, Founding Executive Director, Transformative Educational Leadership Ayesha Meer, Executive Director, Asian Mental Health Collective Henry Ha, Program Director, Community Youth Center of San Francisco Anne Saw, PhD, HOPE Program Reid Bowman, MPH, CHES, Outreach & Program Manager, UCA Waves Rupesh Shah, COO of Crisis Text Line Tone Va'i, LCSW, Clinician, Samoan Community Development Center Amy Grace Lam, PhD, Chief Program Strategist, Korean Community Center of East Bay Christine Yang, ASW, Korean Community Center of East Bay Christina Yu, LCSW, Clinical Supervisor, Korean Community Center of East Bay William Tsai, PhD, Associate Professor, New York University Cindy H. Liu, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, BOBA Project, Harvard Medical School Tiffany Yip, Professor of Psychology, Fordham University Quynh Nguyen, TALA (Thriving AANHPI Leadership Accelerator) Fellow   This program is presented by The Asian American Foundation and Commonwealth Club World Affairs.   For full program, please visit:  https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/archive/video/youth-mental-health-summit-sparking-solutions-together Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Climbing the Walls, ADHD finds itself at the center of mental health discourse — and some see it not as a disorder but as a strength. Danielle investigates the origins of this theory and questions who benefits from the rebranding of ADHD.More on this story: What does “thriving” with ADHD actually look like?The myth of the ADHD “superpower”For a transcript and more resources, visit Climbing the Walls on Understood.org. You can also email us at podcast@understood.org. Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a textAfter a year of exploring wellness culture and its discriminatory foundations, I've identified 10 arguments people use to justify discrimination against fat people—and I'm dismantling every single one. From the "health concern" disguise to the false claim that being fat is a choice, from economic justifications to the burden of proof fallacy, these arguments collapse under scrutiny. The truth is simpler and darker: discrimination against fat people isn't justified by evidence or ethics—it's justified because it makes people feel morally superior, saves institutions money, and allows society to continue a comfortable prejudice. When people are dying in real-time because doctors deny them care, calling it "medical reality" doesn't make it less harmful—it makes it systemic violence dressed up as medicine.Download your copy of Fat, Festive and Fierce hereGot a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: Get a free script when you sign up THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters The CONSULTING ROOM: Get answers to all your medical questions via DM or Voice Note PLUS access to my entire library of paid resources CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe THE WEIGH FORWARD: For people who are being denied surgery because of their weight FREE GUIDES:Evidence-based, not diet nonsense Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Dialogues is a series from the Global Health Matters podcast where we bring you interviews featuring fresh perspectives on global health issues. The goal of each Dialogues episode is to break through the echo chambers that exist in global health through in-depth, thoughtful conversations. In this episode of Dialogues, we take a deeper look at stigma and how often unconsciously we as global health professionals may be perpetuating it. Host  Garry Aslanyan is joined by Alex Brewis, Regents and Presidents Professor in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University, where she previously founded and directed the Centre for Global Health. As an anthropologist, Alex brings both rich field experience and deep academic insight, helping us reflect on the intentional and unintentional impacts of our global health efforts. Related episode documents, transcripts and other information can be found on our website.Subscribe to the Global Health Matters podcast newsletter.  Follow us for updates:@TDRnews on XTDR on LinkedIn@ghm_podcast on Instagram@ghm-podcast.bsky.social on Bluesky Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Global Health Matters podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of TDR or the World Health Organization.  All content © 2025 Global Health Matters.

Featuring Dr. Lauren Hartman M.D.Dr. Jim sits down with Dr. Lauren Hartman, a double board-certified specialist in Adolescent Medicine and Pediatrics, contributor to Psychology Today, and author of the forthcoming book Freeing Children & Young Adults from Shame, Scales & Stigma.In this episode, Dr. Hartman breaks down what every parent, clinician, and educator needs to understand about eating disorders—and why it's not your fault. She highlights the essential role families can play in the healing process and offers practical guidance for supporting adolescents with compassion and clarity.We explore the Barbie effect, the rise of GLP-1 medications, and how social media and comparison culture fuel distorted body image and perfectionism. Dr. Hartman underscores the absurdity of our societal ideals: the original 1959 Barbie, scaled to human size, would stand 5'9”, weigh 110 pounds, measure 39–18–33, and—ironically—would meet criteria for anorexia. And Barbie's measurements haven't improved much since.Zooming out, we look at the cultural forces that perpetuate body shaming and misunderstanding about what “healthy” truly means. Dr. Hartman shares how to talk with adolescents about their eating disorders, what treatments show the strongest evidence, and how to navigate parental shame without derailing recovery.Finally, we discuss the powerful role of Internal Family Systems (IFS) as an integrative therapeutic approach for adolescents and families—an essential model for clinicians working in this space.This episode is a must-listen for anyone supporting young people on the path toward healing, nourishment, and self-compassion.WCMI networking group A networking group for mindfulness-focused clinicians dedicated to learning together & collaborating for more information click here

There’s such a stigma that we can’t even talk about it. Well, hey there. Welcome back. The Stigma of Private Worry What are you worried about? No, really. What are you worried about? Maybe you say nothing. Maybe you say, “Oh, the usual, you know, the things everyone worries about.” We deal with life and concerns and we take objective measures to reach goals in public. But then in private we worry and sometimes the worry doesn’t match our outward demeanor does it? Worry has a stigma to it just like suicide does. And I talked about this in my episode called throwing away the container. There’s such a stigma that we can’t even talk about it. We don’t even allow ourselves to talk about it. We wave it off as a few moments of weakness or we just think everyone feels the same way about this that or the other thing, but we don’t really address it for the most part. Now, you may feel that you have a worry about a certain thing and then you decide you’re going to take action. And when you do that, you actually feel a lot better. But it doesn’t happen often, does it? The stigma and guilt prevents you from really exploring it. And if you’ve noticed through a number of episodes and even my books, I tend to push really hard in the direction of, well, no, let’s just do that. Let’s feel that. Let’s let’s see what that’s like. Let’s not hide. Let’s not shove things into the dark recesses and not deal with them. Because that’s how they get their power. That’s how they fester and get stronger because we push them into a corner and we don’t deal with them. Saying It Out Loud: The Power of the “Third Voice” It’s typical for someone to feel bad and embarrassed if they say out loud to someone, I am worried about this because it almost feels so unnatural to just say it that way. And if you’ve read three voices, it means you’re saying it in your third voice. We like to say it in our second voice all the time, which is our inner dialogue and monologue. Because like many other things, fears, paranoia, and so forth, they sound silly when you say them out loud. Well, then why wouldn’t you say them out loud then? If it sounds silly and sort of dispels it. Here’s the contrast. This does not apply if we’re worried for someone else. If we think to ourselves, “Oh, I’m worried about Susan. And Susan being someone you work with or Susan being your daughter or your cousin or your sister. Now you’re concerned. Oh, that’s so much better. Well, I’m just concerned for her.” Well, it’s sort of silly for you to be worried about that. But I’m sure she’ll be fine. Yeah, I’m just worried about her. Aw, it’s really nice that you feel that way. It’s really nice to have all that empathy towards someone who isn’t you. Do you see how odd that is? If you’re worried about Susan, you may just have coffee with her and sit down and say, you know, how have you been? What’s going on with that? It’s you won’t even say I am worried about you because you know that’s a full paw. You’ll say, “So, what’s going on with Rick?” or “What’s going on with that thing that you were dealing with? How’s that going?” And then you’ll assess what you need to do, your empathy and your your advice and so forth based on that. If you’re born with male psychological genetics, you will think, “I’m hearing a problem. I want to fix that.” If you’re born with female psychological genetics, you will think, “I’m hearing that someone is hurting and suffering. I want to help them. I want to listen and make sure that they feel heard. But neither of these things is applied to yourself. And again, you may hear this and think, “Oh, okay. I get it that some people worry, but I don’t do this. This is not me.” And you know, if you’re true, if you’re accurate, then cool. Then good for you. I’m actually thrilled. If this is something that doesn’t apply to you, that you don’t find yourself in a in a corner or in a a self-perpetuating loop or something that rules your brain anytime it has free time, then you’re doing pretty well. Bringing Worry Into the Light But a lot of people aren’t. A lot of people experience this. And as with so many things, it’s something that we can deal with. It’s not something that’s part of the human experience per se. I mean, worry and concern and all that stuff and fear, yes, it’s all part of that human experience, but only to a degree. We can deal with the stuff that is, as I said, the loop or things that are shoved into the corner. We can bring them into the light. And again, how do we do that? As always, we raise awareness of it, which we’ve just done. So, here’s some thoughts on dealing with worry. And again, if you’re using the app, all these things will be in the project library, and you can just click on it, and boom, you’ll have these on your little clipboard. Cuz I like when you’re lazy. Sometimes I’m lazy, too. What if you just said out loud all of your worries? Like I’m a big proponent of waking up and saying I’m grateful for and then you list the things you’re grateful for. I do that in the morning. I stumble around half asleep and my feet hit the ground and I’m immediately saying I’m grateful. Your feet hit the ground, Mark. Don’t you have carpet? Sorry. My feet hit the carpet. I’m grateful. I love myself editing. Don’t you? The “Worry List” Exercise But what if you just wrote down I’m not saying first thing in the morning, don’t do that. I’m saying once you’re awake or whatever time of the day that you have a lot of cognitive ability and you’re and you’re clear-minded, what if you sat down and you made a list of everything you’re worried about? Not projects, not goals, not stuff you want to take care of, not even stuff you want to think about, but stuff you’re worried about. And isn’t it odd that those things may not be the same list? Isn’t it weird that you go, “Well, wait a second. The stuff I’m worried about is stuff I don’t want to deal with. The stuff I’m worried about isn’t even related to me. Like, I worry sometimes about this or that or the other thing. But what if you brought it into the light? What if you wrote it down? What if you made this list, looked at it, and then went back to it, and then noted how realistic each one of those was? What if you went back and you wrote a why next to it, like, why am I worried about this? Tracing the Origins of Our Fears And what if we took a page from my book BeCAUSE! and we tried to trace it back to where it actually comes from. If you grow up poor, you can have a worry about having enough money. Even though you have enough money, even though you have more than enough money, even though you have everything in place to keep you safe and comfortable and prosperous, you may still worry about money because in your childhood, that’s all you did. Do you not think that bringing that to the light could dispel that? that the monster that’s pushing you away from the pain of being poor, the pain of not having enough isn’t really needed because everything’s okay. Now, granted, maybe things aren’t okay. Maybe you are in a a downturn. Maybe you see a pattern and you really are kind of hard on your luck right now. And I’m sorry if you are. And so, the monster’s warranted and he’s doing his job to to protect you. But this can apply to so many things. And again, it gets back to the book Because where you pull it backwards and you say, “Well, what’s propelling me to feel this way. It’s it’s a self-reflection and can be a selfrevelation. I mean, the coolest thing from this could be you lit you literally listen to this silly 10-minute episode, then you write a bunch of stuff down and you go, “Oh my god, I’m not worried about that anymore.” The Goal: Just One Less Worry What if this one episode took away just one of your worries? just one no matter how silly it is because the silliness of a worry does not dictate its intensity. It does not dictate its effect on you. You can worry constantly about the silliest of things that have no business being in reality and it will hurt you and it will make you suffer. And as you know, one of my themes is I don’t want people to suffer. If there’s something I can do with my voice or my actions or something I create for them that can help them to not suffer, that is part of my mission with this podcast. So, think about that. Even if you don’t write stuff down, even if you don’t use my my productivity app and you click on the little thing and you get the nice little list that goes along with this episode, just leave this episode thinking about that. Feel free to listen to it again, but I hope you leave with one less worry. Outro And as always, thank you for listening. Take care. This episode is available in the Task Projects page of CheckMark™!

Leticia Duarte joins Ian for the 500th episode of Locked In to finally share her side of the story — her arrest, her past, how the two met, and what it's really like dating someone with a criminal record. Leticia opens up about her childhood, the mistakes that changed her life, the moment she was arrested, and the lessons she learned along the way. She talks honestly about supporting Ian through his journey, what dating a felon actually looks like behind the scenes, and how their relationship grew through challenges, questions, public eyes, and the realities of redemption. This episode also includes fan questions, behind-the-scenes moments from their relationship, and conversations about love, loyalty, mental health, personal growth, and rebuilding your life after setbacks. If you're interested in real stories, prison and arrest experiences, relationship struggles, and honest conversations about life after mistakes, this episode gives you a raw and personal look at everything you've always wanted to know about Leticia and Ian — together. #PrisonStories #TrueCrimePodcast #LockedInWithIanBick #ArrestStory #InmateStories #RedemptionStory #DatingAFelon #RealLifeStories Thanks to BLUECHEW, AURA FRAMES & PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: BlueChew: Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code LOCKEDIN. Visit https://bluechew.com/ for more details and important safety information Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/LOCKEDIN. Promo Code LOCKEDIN Prizepicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Connect with Leticia Duarte: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leticiaa_duartee/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sips.and.secrets/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sipssecrets.w.let?_t=ZP-8yPWBUScOsR&_r=1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazI24pakcI62suCDfQTh7Q Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28lCiWPFaDXSDEC1y5wHSp Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 Intro – Celebrating 500 Episodes of Locked In 02:00 What 500 Episodes Taught Me (The Real Behind-the-Scenes) 05:30 How the Podcast Grew: Viral Moments, Guests & Evolution 11:00 Leticia Joins: Our Relationship, Struggles & Funny Stories 19:00 How We Met: The Full Story You've Never Heard 26:00 Leticia's DUI: The Arrest, Fallout & Hard Lessons Learned 36:00 The REAL Cost of a DUI: Money, Court, Stigma & Recovery 41:30 Life Changes After a DUI: Coping, Growth & New Routines 46:00 Listener Q&A: Biggest Podcast Moments, Fan Questions & Secrets 54:00 Dating With a Criminal Record: Judgment, Trust & Navigating Life 01:00:00 Wild Stories From the Studio: Guests, Mishaps & Surprises 01:07:00 Living Together: Daily Routines, Challenges & What Works 01:12:00 Attention, Fame & Handling Celebrity Guests 01:15:00 Dream Guests, Future Plans & What's Next for the Podcast 01:16:30 Final Thank You – 500 Episodes, Gratitude & What's Coming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this enlightening episode of Brown Women Health, psychiatrist Dr. Rathisha Pathmathasan, DO joins us to explore the importance of mindfulness, mental wellness, and breaking cultural stigma in South Asian communities. We dive into her journey into psychiatry, the pressures of med school as a South Asian American, and the common signs of anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns.Dr. Pathmathasan shares practical steps listeners can take before seeking professional help, how to communicate mental health struggles to older generations, and why many people feel intimidated by psychiatry. We also address topics like pill shaming, myths surrounding psychiatric care, and the role of holistic practices—including her own science-based Mindful Planner.Join us as we unpack what mental wellness looks like for students, women, and people of color, and how mindfulness can support healing, resilience, and everyday balance.Anchored by: Esha AggarwalProduced by: Esha Aggarwal & Mrinal Gokhale

When betrayal trauma enters a relationship, the question “Should I stay or should I go?” becomes unavoidable—even if it feels terrifying to consider. In this episode, Amie explores trauma-informed ways to evaluate safety, patterns, repair, and whether healing is possible inside the relationship.You'll learn why considering divorce is not the same as choosing it, how to assess real change, and how to reclaim agency, clarity, and emotional safety.Chapters02:07 The Fear and Stigma of Divorce04:36 Freedom to Consider Divorce05:54 Two Realities10:17 Impact on Children and Personal Well-Being19:44 Pattern Journaling21:01 Season of Support: Holiday Webinar Series25:21 When the Damage is Too Great27:00 Reclaiming Agency 39:40 The Cost of Staying vs. LeavingRegister Now!Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. Season of Support - Join us for a 4-week webinar series designed specifically for couples who want to stay connected, emotionally regulated, and intentional during the holidays — rather than simply surviving them. December 1, 8, 15, 22. Register to receive the Zoom link.Rise, Renew, Restore Somatic Healing Retreat in Costa Rica -  Ready to experience deep somatic healing? Join us this July for a transformative 5-day intensive created specifically for women healing from betrayal trauma or navigating divorce. This is your opportunity to reconnect with your body's wisdom, release what you've been carrying, and heal alongside other women who truly understand your journey. Revive and Thrive Somatic  Intensive for Women - Join us for a transformative four-day somatic healing intensive for women carrying trauma and tension in their bodies. Experience gentle release through expert-guided breathwork, brainspotting, energy healing, and nature immersion as you reclaim your body. Intensive is Jan 27-30, 2026 in Spanish Fork, Utah. We don't want finances to get in the way of your healing. Scholarships and payment plans (including buy now, pay later options) are available for all of our intensives. Learn more and see if you qualify.Questions or topics you'd like us to address? Send us an email with “Choose To Be” as the subject to podcast@chooserecoveryservices.com. Watch us⁠ on YouTube.Follow us on Instagram: @choose_recovery_services⁠Schedule⁠ a complimentary consultation.Join our email list to be notified when new episodes air.More from Choose Recovery ServicesBeyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal. Intensives - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives. Foster connection with others who share similar experiences, creating an immersive environment that enables profound transformation in a short period of time.Healing Hearts - For couples seeking healing after betrayal. Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. Beyond the Facade: Men's Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dating From Within - Workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. Trauma Trigger Kit - Triggers can come out of nowhere. Keep a Trauma Trigger Kit on hand to help you use your five senses to stay grounded and connected to yourself.Believing in You - Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.Intimacy Within ⁠- Self-paced course and guidebook will walk you through the seven levels of intimacy.

Send us a Positive Review!Join Valerie and therapist colleague Dr. Julie Hanks in this recording of a recent “Instagram Live” where they explored the recent breaking news from LDS Newsroom decreasing the eligibility age from 19 to 18 for young women interested in serving full-time missions. In this conversation Val and Julie tackle possible as variety of topics, including short term and long term social, cultural, and mental health drawbacks and benefits that might follow this policy change. They also address how skyrocketing attrition rates from women in patriarchal churches worldwide (and within the LDS church) might be connected to this shift in policy. Don't miss this riveting discussion that continues to correlate the connection between psychological health and gender equality—a topic that these two heritage Latter-day Saint therapists have committed a great deal of their careers to highlighting for the benefits of the LDS Church and all connected to it.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction and Guest Introduction01:29 – Implications of Mission Age Change02:27 – Gender Roles and Patriarchy03:30 – Strategic Motivations and Retention04:51 – Personal Reflections on Mission Experiences06:04 – Missions as Catalysts for Change08:45 – Concerns About Early Marriage and Education10:00 – Generational Differences and Faith Journeys12:23 – Temple Access for Young Women13:30 – Women Leaving Organized Religion14:09 – Challenges and Opportunities for Church Evolution16:00 – Paradox of Devotion and Faith Crisis19:16 – Balancing Individuality and Community in Faith20:30 – The Church's Developmental Stage22:21 – Potential for Organizational Change24:00 – Normalizing Women's Leadership31:50 – Impact of Mission Age on Family Life32:17 – Egalitarian Structure in the Church33:32 – Women's Leadership and Identity35:30 – Birth Rate and Missionary Integration37:00 – Economic Realities and Family Planning39:39 – Mental Health Concerns for Young Missionaries40:24 – Pressure and Autonomy in Missionary Service42:00 – Stigma and Social Ranking45:23 – Patriarchy and Gender Roles in the Church47:15 – The Cost of Conformity49:54 – Encouragement for Individual Choices51:00 – Redefining Spirituality and Autonomy52:39 – Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSupport the showSupport the show Listen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODES Friday Episodes Annual Access $89 Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10 Valerie's Support & Processing Groups Gift a Scholarship Download Free Resources Visit our Website

In this episode, host Duane Osterlind speaks with Jaime W. Vinck MC, LPC, President of Meadows Behavioral Health and a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience in the treatment industry. They discuss her book, The Rehab Playbook, which aims to demystify the rehabilitation process and encourage more people to seek help for addiction and mental health challenges.

For World Aids Day 2025, Yo Aunteas sit with Mario Harper, Director at Health Action Alliance and leader of the U.S. Business Action to End HIV, to discuss a topic too often shrouded in shame: HIV in the Black Community. Mario shares his deeply personal journey, from overcoming family stigma surrounding his uncle's death to leading national efforts to secure critical funding for grassroots HIV services. This episode is about courage, visibility, and reclaiming our narrative. We break down: How the HIV funding crisis directly impacts Black and Latinx lives. The power of confronting family and church stigma. Why queer people of color are embracing words like "sissy" to embody their whole truth. This is a powerful, educational, and necessary episode. Don't just listen—share this with your entire Communitea! Of course, we end with Curiositea! Subscribe now to the Minoritea Report for more unfiltered Black queer perspectives and get them cups ready! Tea Stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:03 Thanksgiving: Black Olympics 06:24 Mario Harper's Background 12:48 Sissy That Walk 16:14 World AIDS Day: The Role Of Visibility and Funding 22:56 The Future of HIV Services and Community Support 26:25 Economic Impact and Community Health 27:11 Barriers to Healthcare Access 29:07 Stigma and the Black Church 31:16 Corporate Responsibility in HIV Awareness 35:33 Engaging Younger Generations 40:01 Innovations in HIV Prevention 43:34 Media Representation and HIV Awareness 47:31 Get Tested! 49:59 Q Care Plus & Mistr: Avenues for PREP 52:06 Reflections on Wicked: For Good 01:03:03 The Boy Is Mine Tour: Brandy & Monica 01:07:15 Curiositea: Mario Harper 01:11:49 What Do You Know For Sure? 01:13:04 Beyoncé vs. Janet 01:14:51 Benediction

The mental health system didn't start out fair — and in many ways, it still isn't. In this powerful episode, Dr. Nicole Washington sits down with fellow psychiatrist Dr. Leesha Ellis-Cox to unpack the long, painful history that continues to shape the experiences of Black Americans seeking mental health care. From the horrifying “diagnosis” of drapetomania in the 1800s to the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, they trace how mistrust, stigma, and systemic bias became woven into the Black community's relationship with psychiatry.But they don't stop there. Dr. Nicole and Dr. Leesha explore the research showing that Black and Hispanic people are 3 to 4 times more likely to be misdiagnosed with schizophrenia instead of bipolar disorder — a mistake that can derail treatment, worsen symptoms, and put lives at risk.Listener takeaways the historical roots of racial disparities in psychiatric diagnosis why Black Americans are more likely to be misdiagnosed with schizophrenia how stigma and generational trauma shape attitudes toward treatment practical steps to find culturally humble, affirming providers Most importantly, they offer real, actionable advice: how to find culturally affirming care, how to navigate bias in the system, and how Black and other communities of color can break generational silence around mental health. This conversation is validating, eye-opening, and deeply empowering. Listen now!   Our guest, Dr. Leesha Ellis-Cox, affectionately known as Dr. Leesha, is a double board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. She earned both her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and completed her general psychiatry residency training, child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship, and community mental health/public psychiatry fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. Since 2009, she has lived and worked in Alabama and is the medical director at Central Alabama Wellness, a community mental health center located in metro Birmingham. Our host, Dr. Nicole Washington, is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she attended Southern University and A&M College. After receiving her BS degree, she moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma to enroll in the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency in psychiatry at the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa. Since completing her residency training, Dr. Nicole has spent most of her career caring for and being an advocate for those who are not typically consumers of mental health services, namely underserved communities, those with severe mental health conditions, and high performing professionals. Through her private practice, podcast, speaking, and writing, she seeks to provide education to decrease the stigma associated with psychiatric conditions. Find out more at DrNicolePsych.com. Our host, ⁠Gabe Howard⁠, is an award-winning podcast host, author, and sought-after suicide prevention and mental health speaker, but he wouldn't be any of those things today if he hadn't been committed to a psychiatric hospital in 2003.Gabe also hosts Healthline's ⁠Inside Mental Health⁠ podcast has appeared in numerous publications, including Bipolar magazine, WebMD, Newsweek, and the Stanford Online Medical Journal. He has appeared on all four major TV networks, ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX. Among his many awards, he is the recipient of Mental Health America's Norman Guitry Award, received two Webby Honoree acknowledgements, and received an official resolution from the Governor of Ohio naming him an “Everyday Hero.” Gabe wrote the popular book, "⁠Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations⁠," available from Amazon; signed copies are available ⁠directly from the author⁠ with free swag included! To learn more about Gabe, or to book him for your next event, please visit his website, ⁠gabehoward.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textAs we continue the conversation with Lisa, Trusas. Stigma is a quiet siren—it keeps people from asking for help, and it teaches the rest of us to look away. We open up about what addiction really looks like inside emergency services and at home, from dispatch centers and correctional facilities to ERs and patrol rooms. We talk about growing up in households where chaos felt normal, why “functioning alcoholic” gets a pass while heroin use gets a scarlet letter, and how the words we choose either build bridges or burn them.You'll hear how one honest admission inside a department transformed the room: jokes faded, questions surfaced, and colleagues started asking how to help their loved ones. We unpack the trap of “it's legal, so it's fine,” whether it's alcohol, vaping, benzos, or 3 a.m. sports betting. We also dig into the system-level barriers—insurance limits, AMA discharges, closed youth detox beds—that make recovery harder than it needs to be. And we highlight practical steps anyone can take: use person-first language, speak privately when you're worried, leverage peer-to-peer centers, and know the basics of getting someone into detox or a civil commitment when it's the safest option.Addiction doesn't care about uniforms or titles. It shows up as compulsion, secrecy, and a deep fear of being seen. Recovery shows up as patience, multiple tries, and small moments of courage—the text that arrives months later, the hand held at the right time, the story that makes someone feel less alone. If you're ready to trade labels for listening and shame for support, this conversation offers tools, perspective, and hope. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help more people find real help without the noise.Freed.ai: We'll Do Your SOAP Notes!Freed AI converts conversations into SOAP note.Use code Steve50 for $50 off the 1st month!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast