Brother Be Well

How does exposure to trauma affect mental health? Join Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Christian Jacobs, MFT, to examine trauma and its impact on our mental well-being. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative. 

Knowledge about psychiatric medication expands options. Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Sheree Criner, RN, Vice President, CCBNA, educate listeners on psychiatric medication definitions and treatment applications. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Changing your diet improves your mood. Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, Plant-Based Registered Dietitian, Delilah Bisase, Clinical Social Worker and Therapist at HearYou.org, Miranda Dinkins, and President, Capitol City Black Nurses Association, Carter Todd, RN, examine how a plant-based diet helps manage anxiety and depression.

Is there a connection between trauma, mental health, and our behaviors? In Part 1 of this 2-part discussion, Brother Be Well Host and Youth Advocate, Justin Martinez, Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Patrick Ma, MHS, PA-C, and youth guest, Mustafa Alzuwaini, share their experiences and expertise, leading us on a path to self-discovery. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s Blue...

Are you looking for ways to integrate natural healing methods into your routine? Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist, Julio Cruz, discuss holistic healing pathways to reduce trauma, including exercise, breathwork, natural medication, and healthy food. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueS...

Substance use creates serious obstacles to mental health. Learn how to surpass substance use hurdles in this podcast with Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Christian Jacobs, MFT. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Envisioning the future propels the present into motion. Brother Be Well Host and Youth Advocate, Justin Martinez, Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Malik Sampson, AMFT, HearYou.org, and Marriage and Family Therapist, Christian Jacobs, join youth guests, Diego Martinez and Richard Toledo, to show us how daily visions shape our lives.

Learn how underlying factors, like racial stressors, affect mental health. Recognize the issues and how to navigate them in this podcast with Brother Be Well Host and Youth Advocate, Justin Martinez. He's joined by Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at HearYou.org, Malik Sampson, Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Christian Jacobs, MFT, Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist, Julio Cruz,...

Are you prepared for a mental health emergency? If not, get ready! In this podcast, Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, gives us tools for handling mental health emergencies efficiently. Joining in this discussion is Vice President, Capitol City Black Nurses Association, Sheree Criner, RN. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Handling sensitive patient information is crucial to one's privacy concerns. Brother Be Well Host and Content Director Michael P Coleman, is joined by Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Carlos Martinez, Psy. D, AMFT, HearYou.org, as they cover fundamental aspects of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s...

It's critical to prioritize self-care. Learn how in this conversation with Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist, Julio Cruz. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Psychological trauma affects our physical health. Learn why, and how, through this podcast featuring Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Christian Jacobs, MFT. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Knowing your family's mental health history is crucial. Watch Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P. Coleman, and Vice President, Capitol City Black Nurses Association, Sheree Criner, RN, as they teach us how to gather critical facts. This podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Let's strive to reduce the effects of ACEs on children and youth. Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P. Coleman, reveals additional ACEs reduction strategies with guests, Dr. Breanna Gentile, Senior Product Designer, and Researcher, Center for Youth Wellness – a program of Safe & Sound, Vice President, Capitol City Black Nurses Association, Sheree Criner, RN, and Clinical...

Everyone wants a good night's sleep. Join Brother Be Well Content Director, Michael P. Coleman, and President, Capitol City Black Nurses Association, Carter Todd, RN, for our podcast on pathways to deeper sleep during Daylight Saving Time. 

Discover how brain plasticity affects alcohol abuse prevention in the youth population by joining this powerful podcast. Part 1 of our 3-part series features Brother Be Well Content Director, Michael P. Coleman, HAWK Institute Mentor, Jonathan Murry, Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Carlos Martinez, Psy. D, AMFT, HearYou.org, Substance Use Expert, and Founder, breakingthecycles.com, Lisa Frederik...

Overcoming peer pressure and reducing accessibility to substances are essential. Hear youth and mental health experts speak out in the 2nd part of this 3-part series. Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P. Coleman, youth guest Mustafa Al Zuwaini, HAWK Institute Mentor, Jonathan Murry, Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Carlos Martinez, Psy. D, AMFT, HearYou.org, Substance Abuse Exper...

Detecting early signs of alcohol abuse is the key to prevention. Watch the last of our 3-part series as Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P. Coleman, Mentor, Jonathan Murry, HAWK Institute, Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Carlos Martinez, Psy. D, AMFT, HearYou.org, Substance Abuse Expert, and Founder, breakingthecycles.com, Lisa Frederiksen, and youth guest, Mustafa Al Zuwaini o...

Addressing the youth opioid crisis cannot wait. Part 1 of this 2-part series urgently addresses skyrocketing opioid use with Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P. Coleman, Senior Manager for Training and Clinical Quality, WellSpace Health, Dr. BJ Davis, COO, The HAWK Institute, Andre Warren, Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Malik Sampson, AMFT of HearYou.org, and youth guests, Mus...

How does opioid addiction develop? Understand how mental health issues pave the road to opioid use and abuse in this podcast featuring Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P. Coleman, Senior Manager for Training and Clinical Quality, WellSpace Health, Dr. BJ Davis, COO, The HAWK Institute, Andre Warren, Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Malik Sampson, AMFT of HearYou.org, and youth g...

Substances differ, affecting a person's daily life and relationships in crucial ways. Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P. Coleman, unpacks this vital topic with Master Addictions Counselor, Roland Williams, in Part 1 of our 2-part series.

When we heal, it allows others to heal. In the 2nd part of our 2-part series, Brother Be Well Content Host and Content Director, Michael P. Coleman, talks to Master Addictions Counselor, Roland Williams, about his journey to recovery and how he utilizes his lived experience to help those on the healing path.

Dive deeply into discovering the source of cocaine and heroin addiction and their impact on youth. In this podcast, Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P. Coleman, Master Addictions Counselor, Roland Williams, and youth guests, Aldo Mohedano and Tex Wambui, shed light on addiction's complex issues.

Opioids and prescription drug addiction is rising. Learn how these addictions occur in our podcast with Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P. Coleman, Master Addictions Counselor, Roland Williams, and youth guests, Aldo Mohedano and Devontae Springer.

In this podcast, Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, reviews the common conditions treated during inpatient care with Vice President of the Capitol City Black Nurses Association and former psychiatric nurse, Sheree Criner, RN. They cover the journey from being initially committed to a mental health facility, to experiencing daily activities throughout recovery. This podca...