Mental Filter

The world of performing arts is as vast as it is deep. There are so many highs and along with it a fair amount of lows. Hopefully, this will be just the first of many episodes that explores the experience of performing arts, on professional and personal levels, through the lens of mental health. Is the saying 'life imitates art' accurate or is it art imitating life? hmmm... This double-episode is...

The road to a post-high school (or higher) education can, at times, feel like a 2-year rollercoaster. The applying, the waiting, the guessing, the advocating, etc., etc. Then once you're there the challenge is to thrive. Thrive in the way that you define it. Are there strategies to make this whole process easier? Noooo, we are not referring to buying your way into a university illegally! How has s...

This is more than a conversation about fashion and modeling. This is a candid conversation about mental health being everywhere. From our own couches to the catwalks of Milan. We are not as different as we may imagine. Elsie Ramsey ( www.biggerthandepression.com ) was a high fashion model earlier in her life and is still active in the modeling world. She is an advocate for all things mental health...

What comes to mind when you hear the word 'running'? Is it dread or a surge of excitement? People tend to be opinionated about running and have strong feelings about it. I can relate to those that groan when the notion of going for a run comes up. I can also appreciate those who passionately identify themselves as a runner and have much respect for those who embrace the challenge of a long-distanc...

Why do we buy what we buy? How do advertisers know how to tap into my weak spots? Are my shopping trends healthy? If you've ever wondered what shopping does for us and how our spending patterns are influenced then this is the episode for you! Joined by co-host, Dr. Gregory Chasson, from my hometown Chicago, we hope you enjoy!! Support us by subscribing, rating, reviewing, and chanting our name fro...

Did you think part I was good? Just listen to part II! Tommy has some more hairy stories and has a lot to say about the show Marvelous Mrs. Maisel :) Thanks for listening! Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C Director CBT Baltimore

Here. We. Go. Buckle up friends because while I may be mellow and 'chill' I brought along the high octane energy of stand-up comedian Tommy O'Neil as a co-host. Tommy has a ton of insight into what is behind all the jokes and the laughter in the comedy world. He candidly shared challenges he's experienced which were all very relatable. Well, maybe not the psychedelics. Tommy is not shy ab...

The world of academia is one that is vast and not clearly defined. It is also one that people have strong opinions about. Being part of 'academia' can be both a rewarding and frustrating experience. Just reaching the entry-level employment status in academia is a major accomplishment. In today's episode, Shmuel is joined by co-host Dr. Jedidiah Siev, Ph. D. to unpack the journey of an academic wit...

Part 2 is even better than the first! Dr. Daniel Ambinder from www.cardionerds.com continues his talk with Shmuel and regales us with both hilarious and inspirational stories. Fear not though, there is plenty of education and insightful strategies to help navigate the roller coaster of life. On the off-chance you haven't done so already, help us grow by subscribing, sharing, rating, and posting si...

Prepare to be entertained, educated, moved, and inspired! In this episode, Shmuel had the privilege of co-hosting with Dr. Daniel Ambinder, a skilled cardiologist and rock star co-founder of Cardionerds , a super popular podcast. They take a peek into the journey of the medical professional, share how they navigate helplessness, change, and other challenges all humans face. Delivered with contagio...

A more suitable episode title is probably HOW COVID will change us. None of us actually know what's coming next, but we can be sure of one thing-this world will not be the same. We won't be the same. Jon Hershfield LMFT joins Shmuel to talk about how we hope COVID changes us for the better, how this experience looks different for those who are already dealing with anxiety, and....frolicking in fie...

How would you describe your relationship with social media? Cordial? Intimate? Long-distance? It's not a question if we have a relationship with social media, it's a question if that relationship is a healthy and enjoyable one. Will all of us isolated due to COVID, our relationship status may have recently changed. Join Shmuel and Andy as they have a conversation about social media through the len...

'We're all in sales.' Truer words couldn't be said. In every role we play each one of us is conducting some form of a sale; to customers, family, even ourselves. In this episode, Shmuel co-hosts with Michael Daniel, sales director of a large supplies company with headquarters in Maryland. We talk about the mental aspects of being in the profession, connecting with people, and utilizing our persona...

We live in unique times, my friends! This is a special impromptu episode that looks at the experiences brought on by the current Coronavirus and how it can be a genuine opportunity for all of us. Shmuel shares some interesting observations while watching human behavior from the 'sidelines' and from the 'field'. We can be found at www.cbtbaltimore.com

Sports and athletics are rich with tools that help us better navigate challenges in life. The experience of playing team sports or even following as fans has meaning to it if we just look for it. Dr. Kevin Chapman, an awesome psychologist with tons of experience in the sports world joins Shmuel to talk about mental toughness, the yips, Michael, and ice dancing. A great listen! Subscribe, rate, and...

Let's face it, all of us procrastinate. We wiggle, dance, and dodge our way out of what needs to get done. Creatively I might add! In this episode, Shmuel and Andy take a bit of a deeper look into procrastination, what it does for us, and how we can manage it better. All with a healthy dose of humor. If you enjoy, subscribe to be notified of future episodes, rate, and review ;) Learn more at www.c...

Here is a brief introduction to Mental Filter and what we are hoping to accomplish. Thanks for listening! https://www.cbtbaltimore.com/

This was a fun one! Co-hosted by professional poker player Ari Engel and Shmuel Fischler LCSW-C this episode explores the mental perspective of poker play. Whether you play or not you'd be surprised how many life lessons can come from playing the game and living in that world. Ari has some great stories to share and debunks some misconceptions about poker. If you enjoyed please subscribe, rate, an...

Hobbies, interests, tinkering, pastimes...whatever word you use to describe them- what's the point? Is there even a point at all? There is always an opportunity to view things through the lens of mental health. Shmuel Fischler and Andy Santanello have a casual conversation about this and more. Disclaimer: contains dry wit and corny dad jokes. Thanks for listening! You can find us at www.cbtbaltimo...