Mental Fitness (Official 107.7 The Bronc Podcast)

We’re thrilled to be welcoming back Anthony T. Jackson, a certified Tai Chi instructor, to the show. This time, he’s diving even deeper into the transformative power of Tai Chi, breaking down lingering misconceptions and highlighting its vital role in modern mental and physical wellness.

On this episode of Mental Fitness, Gary T, a licensed childhood and family therapist, joins me for an in-depth conversation on the lasting effects of the pandemic and the powerful role social media plays in shaping the mental health of today’s younger generation.

This week on Mental Fitness, Malissa Arnold from the Mercer Council on Alcoholism & Drug Addiction and the Prevent Coalition of Mercer County joins us to discuss the importance of tracking your alcohol serving size and how overconsumption can impact both your physical health and overall well-being.

On this episode of Mental Fitness, I sit down with members of the TCNJ Collegiate Recovery Community for a powerful and insightful conversation. In this first segment, we focus on the vital role support groups play in recovery and explore the meaningful impact the Collegiate Recovery Program has on the lives of those who take part in it. Along the way, we touch on personal struggles with addiction...

This week on Mental Fitness, I’m joined by licensed social worker Odalys Arias to explore the value of therapy. She shares insights from her professional experience and explains why therapy is not something to fear, but rather a supportive and welcoming space for growth.

This week on Mental Fitness , I'm joined by Chris Bizzaro, owner of YouPsych LLC, to explore the importance and benefits of therapy, and to break down the stigmas that still surround it

This week on Mental Fitness , I'm joined by the Rider Counseling Center to explore cognitive distortions - what they are, the support the center provides, and how you can reach out for help.

In this episode, we dive into the concept of dopamine detox and the importance of monitoring negative intake in our lives. Joined by Eric Van Eck, a person with a remarkable recovery journey, we explore how our daily habits, social media consumption, and mental patterns can impact our well-being. We discuss practical strategies for resetting our dopamine levels, building healthier routines, and ma...

This week, I’m speaking with a licensed family therapist, Gary, about social media’s negative impact and the overwhelming spread of political misinformation affecting young people.

This week on Mental Fitness, I’m joined by Luis Del Orbe, Assistant Executive Director at the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. With March Madness approaching, he discusses the dangers of sports betting and gambling, and the work his organization does to address these issues.

This week on Mental Fitness, I’m joined by the Rider Counseling Center to explore the resources they offer and share healthy habits to help students navigate the demands of the semester.

Anthony T Jackson is a professional Tai Chi instructor from Dao Concepts. This week he aims to help educate people on Tai Chi and the art of breath control which will ultimately lead to being more present in the moment.

This week on Mental Fitness, I’m joined by Gary T, a licensed childhood/family therapist to discuss social media’s impact on kids and the mental health challenges young people face post COVID.

This week on Mental Fitness, I’ll be sharing the second half of my interview with Malissa Arnold from The Mercer Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction and The Prevention Coalition of Mercer County. We’ll discuss the importance of Narcan, how to use it in overdose situations, and where to find it locally.

This week on Mental Fitness, I'm joined by Corina Palagruto, a registered dietitian at Capital Health’s CardioPulmonary Rehab and Wellness Center. We'll discuss quick and healthy food options for students to stay energized as the school year kicks into gear.

This week on Mental Fitness, I’m joined by Jessica Meyer, an Animal Control Officer in Lawrenceville Township. We explore her unique role and how emotional support animals are transforming mental health, offering crucial support for those in need.

This week on Mental Fitness, I sit down with Malissa Arnold from The Mercer Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction and the Prevention Coalition of Mercer County for an in-depth conversation about the opioid crisis. We explore the challenges of opioid abuse, the importance of awareness, and strategies for prevention.

This week on Mental Fitness, I’m joined by Eric Van Eck, a dedicated member of TCNJ’s Collegiate Recovery Program and a resilient individual overcoming addiction. We discuss conquering challenges to embrace individuality and how certain habits can transform into addictive traps.

This week on Mental Fitness , I’m releasing the second half of my conversation with Luis Del Orbe, Assistant Executive Director at the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. While the first half focused on the basics of gambling addiction, this episode covers topics like brain development in men and women, different types of gamblers, and how to spot signs and seek help.

This week, I'm releasing part two of my interview with The TCNJ Collegiate Recovery Program, focusing on the risks of bottling emotions, and the importance of expressing emotions openly, including crying.

This week I am pleased to interview Luis Del Orbe, assistant executive director at the council on compulsive gambling of New Jersey. Today we discuss the dangers of gambling addictions as well as options for help.

Last week I sat down with members of the TCNJ Collegiate Recovery Community. We talked about the importance of support groups, struggles with addiction, the importance of crying and many other topics. This week I'm releasing the first segment of our conversation which focuses primarily on the importance of support groups and the impact The Collegiate Recovery Program has on individuals who join.

This week on Mental Fitness, I’ll be sharing the second half of my interview with Malissa Arnold from The Mercer Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction and The Prevention Coalition of Mercer County. Last week, we explored alcohol misuse and the importance of understanding serving sizes. In this episode, we shift the focus to nicotine addiction—discussing its impact, challenges in quitting, and e...

This week I'm releasing the first the first part of my interview with Malissa Arnold from The Mercer Council On Alcoholism & Drug Addiction & The Prevent Coalition Of Mercer County. This week we discuss the importance of tracking your alcohol serving size as it can have negative effects on your body. Next week we will finish our interview as we discuss nicotine addiction and the dangers in...

This week I am joined by the Counseling Center here at Rider University. We discuss ways the counseling center can help students struggling with focus as the school year picks up as well as ways to deal with seasonal depression.