Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy

Dr. Camille Smith, LSW, M.Sc, Ed. D, exercise Physiologist and licensed social worker, sits down with Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy to discuss her journey from struggling with obesity to taking control through healthy eating, exercise, and mental and emotional balance. She shares points on how to ditch the diet mentality and dig deeper into the reasons that we overeat and avoid exercise. She gives...

Every time you turn on the news, it seems to be filled with darkness and despair! Dr. Toy explores research on how the news can cause anxiety and depression, and she shares tips on how to avoid the news blues.

Dr. Yodit Betru LCSW,DSW, author of the book “Becoming a SocialWorker for Dummies” Opens our eyes to the social work profession through herpersonal experiences and dispelling myths like “ Social workers do make money anddo not always remove children from their homes.” Is the social work careerright for you? Are you in need of a social worker to assist you in your life? Listento find out and listen...

Sharise Nance LCSW, EMDR certified, CCTP, compassion fatigue expert,founder of SWAG Awards and Vitamin C Healing, will talk about her journey as asocial worker and share tips for building immunity to compassion fatigue. 

Zora, a Pitt college student, broken from a breakup,was inspired to write Reflections in Rhythm, a music journal to guide reader’sthoughts toward healing, self-love, and empowerment here’s the link to thebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLFWSW7R Ask a therapist:  https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9zAFpsiVczDwpeu Stream all Healing Overflowepisodes here: https://linktr.ee/healingoverflow...

AJ Jefferson is a Chief Executive Officer of HomelessChildren’s Education Fund , a boss, a super mom and a powerful pillar in hercommunity, and she was delivered the news that her son was diagnosed with ASD.She takes us on that journey from struggle to triumph over educational andsocial barriers. Watchthe full episode here . Streamall "Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy" podcast episodes here...

Fr. Paul Abernathy joins our podcast this week to talk about his life’s work and dedication to creating resilient healing and healthy communities, one block at a time.

Come join Dr. Toy and Andrea Flack-Wetherald as Andrea teaches us how to use our imaginations through improv and mindfulness techniques to invite joy and peace into our space no matter what is happening in the country, world, or in our own homes. Get her books here: https://www.thecmit.com/books.html#/ Join the Mindfulness community here: https://subscribepage.com/mindfulimprovcommunity

Healing Overflow guest Ron Idoko is the Associate Director of the Center on Race and Social Problems, Founding Director of the Racial Equity Consciousness Institute, and Research Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh. He has reshaped how we discuss and look at race through an innovative approach to eliminating racism. Listen to the end to discover how you can join this mighty movemen...

Hollywood actor in films such as The Temptations, Why Did I Get Married, and TV series Greenleaf and Meet the Browns talks to Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy about why he has become a mental health ambassador and the need to center attention on men and mental health in his Just Heal Bro tour. https://www.justheal.co/events/jhb-pittsburgh-1

Guest Tamiko Dawkins is the Director of Programs at Light of Life Rescue Mission. She is an Army veteran and a MSW student with a criminal justice degree. She talks about her love for working with the unhoused and how humanizing and helping them is all of our business. Listen until the end to discover ways you can get involved and help heal homelessness.

This phenomenal woman has personified "Healing Overflow" with her story of tragedy to triumph. Losing her only son, she managed to find her path to healing and lead others who have been broken to find healing through methods like Kintsugi art. She offered tips to others still in the healing waiting room and inspired us all with her infectious zeal for life. Please watch and share this li...

This is the very first podcast I’ve ever done. I was in my home office on StreamYard in 2022 with no fancy lighting or studio microphones lol. This broadcast introduces the purpose of Healing Overflow and shares a unique pottery repair method of repairing brokenness. Enjoy the humble beginnings and most importantly, the healing content.

On this episode of Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy, Ask a Therapist Questions are answered and helpful tips are shared on finding a therapist who is a great match and provides the help you or your loved one deserves.

There is a difference between anxiety-provoking situations and anxiety that seems to follow you around like an ex-partner! Listen in as Dr. Toy talks about anxiety and panic disorder, and shares tips for healing from the struggle.

Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy Social Work Podcast guest Lauren (Lo) Akemi Nakamura (she/her/they) is a queer biracial Pittsburgh-based Japanese American Reiki Master Teacher, movement guide, artist, and Pitt MSW student whose creative offerings revolve around energetic exchange and the integration of light and darkness, mind and body, expansion and grounding, joy and sorrow. Watch until the end to...

This episode features special guest Super Bowl Champion, retired NFL Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Logan! Discover Mike's inspiring journey to the NFL, delve into discussions on his personal struggles with mental health, and explore his impactful community work with youth exposed to violence.

It’s that time of the year when all the lovey dovey “stuff” either makes you swoon or makes you sick! Check out this special Valentine’s Day Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy episode. Listen until the end to hear advice from our Healing Overflow audience and expert resources: Dr. George James (Host of LEAPcast, a podcast featuring leaders, entertainers, athletes, and performers) Esther Perel -Dr. Toy

Dr. Armstead is a Pitt MSW alumnus who has an extensive career working in the child welfare system. Dr. Armstead is the Assistant Administrator at Beaver County Children and Youth Services, where she has worked for 26 years.  She is a licensed social worker and has her Doctoral degree in Social Work.  Dr. Rachel Armstead is also a published author studying and prioritizing poverty in her practice....

This week on Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy, I am talking to Coach Q about Imposter Syndrome. Coach Q, a certified international life coach, identifies the characteristics, and origin and shares tips on how to overcome imposter syndrome for good!

Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy Social Work Podcast guests are three of the finest Board-Certified Art therapists and Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) that I have had the pleasure of calling my colleagues. They will share creative art therapy information and techniques that you can use and apply to your everyday lives. Watch to the end to see Dr. Toy become a participant in the live art coping...

You asked, I answered! I’ve received so many Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy “Ask a Therapist” questions that I needed to make it into its own podcast. These are just a few of the questions but you can trust that there will be more questions answered to come. Click on the link to listen.

It’s the holiday season! Whatever holiday you celebrate or don’t celebrate, it is the season for getting together with family. However, is it a Happy Holiday? Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy will share some helpful tips for surviving and thriving during the holidays. https://linktr.ee/healingoverflow

Are you feeling SAD, down, sluggish, and underwhelmed? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is real. Listen to this week's podcast to learn more about SAD and Dr. Toy's tips for beating the winter blues.

Using art therapy techniques to self soothe and heal.