Speaking Our Minds

Join the conversation with Dr. Shawn Talbott, a Psycho-nutritionist who studies the mood between food and mood. His research has been focused on the link between nutrition, biochemistry, and psychology for nearly two decades. Dr. is the author of fourteen books, including two textbooks. His work in mental fitness has to be future at the Olympic training centers, the white house, and the TEDs stage...

Alex Labson has her master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and is the creator of @AlmondMilkisNuts on Instagram. She is dedicated to helping people ditch diet culture and find food freedom. Alex offers virtual one-on-one nutrition counseling and her goal is to empower people to find their balance while not cutting out their favorite foods. Resources: SNAP/Calfresh (EBT) WIC Afterschool meal pr...

Dr. Christie Kederian is a nationally-renowned psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in the psychology of relationships. With an extensive career as a professional matchmaker and relationship expert for eHarmony and Match.com, Christie has helped hundreds of people find love and improve their relationships. She is a "Triple Trojan" receiving her Bachelor's, Master's...

Bio: Matthew S. Stanford, PhD is CEO of the Hope and Healing Center & Institute (HHCI) in Houston, TX and adjunct professor of psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine and Houston Methodist Hospital Institute for Academic Medicine. Dr. Stanford’s research on the interplay between psychology and issues of faith has been featured in The New York Times, USA Today, Christianity Today, and U.S. New...

Meditation and mindfulness have been shown to have so many evidence-based benefits for the mind, body and soul that I was excited to dive deeper into this topic on the podcast this week. In this weeks episode of our “Mental Health Basics Series” we're talking all about The benefits of Faith, Meditation & Mindfulness with special guest Neil Ahlsten, the CEO & co-founder of The Abide App. Wh...

In this week's episode of our “Mental Health Basics Series” we’re talking all about the signs of severe anxiety and what helps with special guest Ali Mattu! This episode lays out: - The common symptoms of anxiety and when anxiety becomes so severe that it may be considered diagnosable - The different types of anxiety diagnoses that exist and some of their defining factors - Factors that might make...

In this week's episode, we’re talking about Depression with my dear friend and Columbia psychiatrist Dr. Diana Samuel. In this episode we expound on: - How to identify the signs & symptoms of depression - The clinical & therapeutic treatments that are used for depression - When and why medication might be necessary - How to support someone with severe depression and so much more that you d...

In this week's episode, we’re talking all about Intuitive Eating with founder Evelyn Tribole. Intuitive eating is a compassionate self-care eating framework that treats all bodies with dignity and respect. In this conversation we’re talking about: The core principles of intuitive eating, such as honoring your hunger and coping with your emotions with kindness. As well as the evidence-based finding...

Kat Harris is the host of The Refined Collective Podcast, and Co-Founder of the online publication The Refined Woman. Her first book Sexless in the City will hit bookstores April 2021. She has also been a full-time photographer for the last decade with her work featured in: Vanity Fair, GQ, Forbes, People, Who What Wear, US Weekly, Glamour UK, and more. She coaches and equips women all over the wo...

This week on the podcast we’re talking about How to Eat for Depression and Anxiety with Nutritional Psychiatrist Dr. Drew Ramsey. Have you taken a listen yet? Dr. Ramsey has both become a good friend whose work I’d admire and has had a profound impact on my personal wellness journey over the years so I"m excited to share this conversation with you! We’re talking about: ⁃How certain foods directly...

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology and a BSc Logopaedics from the University of Cape Town and the University of Pretoria in South Africa, specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s, she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of menta...

Alison Cook, MA, PhD is a psychologist, speaker, and the co-author of Boundaries for Your Soul: How to Turn Your Overwhelming Thoughts and Feelings into Your Greatest Allies. For 20 years, Alison has helped women, ministry leaders, couples, and families learn how to heal painful emotions, develop confidence from the inside out, forge healthy relationships, and fully live out their God-given potent...

This week we’re discussing the dynamics of spiritual abuse, how to notice the signs of when it’s happening, how spiritual abuse can be subtle and confusing in the moment, and why it’s vital that we can’t let these destructive characteristics slip under the rug no matter how much status or charisma a person may have because victims matter too. Healthy communities are ruled by faith and support with...

Today we’re talking all about brain health and the physical connection between our brain it’s affect on our mood and mental health. In this episode, my guest Dr. Titus Chiu gives us an educational and applicable background on: - Practical ways to improve your mental health by taking care of your brain - The 3 pillars of foundational brain health - How to prevent brain fatigue - Knowing the ph...

On this weeks episode Dr. Uma Naidoo and I had a conversation on the podcast about the relationship between food and mental health- including some very practical tips for what to grab on your next grocery shopping trip to boost your mood and brain health. In her role as a Clinical Scientist, Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based clinical service in Nutritional Psychiatry in...

Derwin L. Gray is the founding and Lead Pastor of Transformation Church ( www. TransformationChurch.tc ), a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community in Indian Land, South Carolina, just south of Charlotte, North Carolina. Gray & his wife, Vicki, have been married since 1992 and have two adult children. In 2008, Gray graduated from Southern Evangelical Seminary magna cum laude,...

On today’s show I’m so grateful for my dear friend  @AshAbercrombie  who joined me for a conversation about what it looks like to genuinely love your neighbor, value cultural diversity and stand together for justice from the heart of the gospel. Ashley Abercrombie is a writer and speaker, and author of Rise of the Truth Teller: Own Your Story, Tell it Like it is and Live with Holy Gumpti...

Jemar Tisby is the president of  The Witness: A Black Christian Collective  and co-host of the Pass The Mic podcast. He is a Ph. D. candidate in history at the University of Mississippi, and the author of  The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism . Follow him on Twitter:  @JemarTisby . Get started with online therapy & counsel...

Popular Instagram poet and artist Morgan Harper Nichols has created her life’s work around the stories of others. Morgan’s popular Instagram feed (@morganharpernichols) has garnered a loyal online following, and each poem she shares is created in response to the personal stories submitted by her friends and followers. Known for its lyrical tone and vibrant imagery, Morgan’s work is an organic expr...

David Susman, Ph. D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and an Assistant Professor in Psychology at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. He has been active in mental health advocacy initiatives at the state and Federal levels as well as on social media. He authors a popular mental health blog at  davidsusman.com , which features effective mental health and advocacy resources and inspirin...

Dr. Ann-Louise T. Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP is the proud owner of A New Day Pediatric Psychology in San Antonio, Texas. Originally from St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Dr. Lockhart considers herself a "dual-citizen" of Texas and the Caribbean. She loves movies, fashion, and food. In her words: "I am passionate about what I do. I care about people and want the best for them in their lives. Co...

Today on I got to have a conversation with my friend @Rwenshaun Miller on the intersectionality of black male mental health. With a life and career dedicated to assisting others with mental health challenges, Rwenshaun Miller serves the community—and the world—as an award-winning Therapist, Author, and Social Entrepreneur. He uses his personal experience living with Bipolar and surviving multiple...

Today's episode covers some of the basic yet complex dynamics of what makes up the various factors of mental health and the signs of a more severe mental condition. In this conversation with psychiatrist Dr. David Puder we dive into a medical perspective, touching on topics such as severe depression, bipolar, medication, the power of empathy when supporting mental health in the church. Big takeawa...

Today I got to sit and have a discussion with my friend Dr. Thema about understanding the different factors of trauma & PTSD for recovery and healing. Many of us have experienced some level of a trauma that played a role in shaping our lives. And while we are not defined by these experiences, it's important to identify the effects it may have had on us biologically, psychologically and even sp...