Finding Your Balance

In Episode 4, Part 2 of 3 of Finding Your Balance: A Mental Health Podcast presented by Peace River Center and Southeastern University, Kirk and Tiffani discuss the fight, flight, and freeze reaction our bodies naturally use to protect us from traumatic events. Tune in to learn more! 24/7 Local Crisis Phone Line: 863.519.3744 24/7 Local Crisis Text Line: Text “TALK” to 863.204.3443 24/7 National C...

According to the World Health Organization, roughly 70% of people globally will experience trauma in their lifetime. How that impacts life can vary from person to person. In Episode 4, Part 1 of 3 of Finding Your Balance: A Mental Health Podcast presented by Peace River Center and Southeastern University, Kirk and Tiffani discuss what trauma is and how it can affect someone. 24/7 Local Crisis Phon...

Sometimes the transition from adolescence to adulthood can feel daunting without the support systems one may be used to; especially for those who may be away from family for the first time. In part three of this three-part episode, Kirk and Tiffani discuss what helped them navigate the changes they made during their transition into adulthood. 24/7 Local Crisis Phone Line: 863.519.3744 24/7 Local C...

While transitioning into adulthood can feel exciting, many people experience new challenges due to physical and mental growth. Learning how to find your balance during that time is often made more complex because of new environments, experiences, outside pressures, and feeling a loss of support, or a safety net. There can sometimes be this overwhelming sense of, “You better get it right.” In part...

While transitioning into adulthood can feel exciting, many people experience new challenges due to physical and mental growth. Learning how to find your balance during that time is often made more complex because of new environments, experiences, outside pressures, and feeling a loss of support, or a safety net. There can sometimes be this overwhelming sense of, “You better get it right.” In part...

How do you recognize the differences between mental health and mental illness? Understanding the differences is a key component to maintaining mental health, which like physical health, requires daily attention. Without maintaining mental well-being, we put ourselves at risk of developing a mental illness. In part one of this episode, Kirk and Tiffani discuss the differences between mental health...

For many people, mental illness is not something they seek support for. They may isolate, feel unsure of who or what to turn to, or even stuff their feelings down to try and appear “normal”. But mental health affects everyone. In part two of this episode, Tiffani and Kirk share what types of support are available and how to navigate through mental health challenges when you are away from your supp...

How do you recognize when your mental health is off-balance? Mental health changes depending on how you feel throughout your day. Because of the ebbs and flows of emotions, it can feel challenging to recognize when your mental health is off-balance. This episode explores signs that your mental well-being deserves more attention, and what you can do to help bring more mental stability into your day...