This topic is an important topic to bring awareness and educate everyone on how to recognize the 3 signs of suicidal behavior in yourself, Part 1. This is an important topic because many times, we may be so busy taking care of others we may not be aware of how to recognize this in ourselves. I am thankful to have connected with my guest, Julie McLean, who ... Show More
May 2023
Encore: 4 Steps to Discover Your Identity
Have you ever asked yourself, Who am I? or What is my purpose in life? If so, you're not alone. Many people struggle with these questions, and it can be difficult to find the answer. But the good news is that you don't have to figure it out on your own. In fact, you can gain valu ... Show More
27m 8s
May 2023
3 Similarities between Toxic Relationships and Perfectionism with Special Guest, Desiree Caminos
Back in the 80 s through the 90 s I don t remember the word or topic of Toxicity coming up in conversation. Traditionally, toxic relationships were a norm, and no one dared to talk about it. But within the past 8 years I ve noticed a louder shift of information to bring awareness ... Show More
28m 39s
Apr 2023
3 Keys to Lower Stress and Uplevel Joy with Special Guest, Tamara Zoner
There has been a shift of awareness in what unhealthy behaviors and unhealthy relationships are. And at the same time there is an awareness to heal, self-care and the focus on quality of life. When we transition in life from unhealthy patterns, separation, as well as divorce, it ... Show More
30m 9s
Feb 2024
381 SelfWork: How to Talk About Your Depression
I was honored to offer a TEDx talk this past year in Boca Raton, Florida. It's entitled "How to recognize perfectly hidden depression," and in it, I describe clients I've seen who'd never have seemed depressed to anyone around them. Two in particular are featured: one tried to ta ... Show More
23 m
Feb 2022
How to Improve Your Mental Health Everyday
We’re joined by Dr. Julie Smith, a Clinical Psychologist, to talk about the simple, practical tools we can all use to improve our mental wellbeing.
We discuss:
How emotions work
The importance of self-awareness
The power of self-compassion and how to cultivate it
How to bu ... Show More
46m 45s
Oct 2023
Recognizing and Responding to Suicidal Thoughts
In today's culture, self-harm and suicidal ideation are more prevalent among teenagers than ever before. As parents, being informed and prepared is a matter of life and death. In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss the telltale signs that your child may be s ... Show More
11m 35s
Aug 2019
An Introduction to Suicide Risk Assessment: A Critical Overview, Ep. 60
A critcally-important podcast for all therapists, Norine VanderHooven, LCSW, an expert on suicide, shares her insight about suicidality in clients, from recognizing risk factors to what interventions have been shown to be particularly effective. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LM ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 2021
Navigating Suicide from a Trauma Informed Lens: with Janel Cubbage
**This episode has a content warning for discussions of suicide** In this episode I interview my guest Janel Cubbage, a suicidologist and trauma informed therapist. We talk about what it means to work with suicidal clients in a trauma informed way, strategies to prevent suicide, ... Show More
50m 23s