Mental Health Matters

This week Dr. Burton and I break down how to best interact with people who have disabilities. We also tie it in to interacting with people who look, talk or act differently than you do. References: The Heart of Parenting: Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by John Gottman  Music by AudioLounge  - Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @ audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube....

This week Dr. Burton and I discuss what manipulation is and what is isn't. We talk about manipulation on a global scale as well as an interpersonal level. Pluss a philosophical discussion. Book Reference: The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World by Max Fisher  Music by AudioLounge  - Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @ aud...

This week Dr. Burton and I discuss what red flags to look for in relationships BEFORE you get married. Some red flags mean you address the issue and some mean an immediate end to a relationship. We let you know. Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com Book references: Toxic Parents by Susan Forward   The Chaos Machine by Max Fisher Music by AudioLounge  - Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic...

This week Dr. Burton and I talk about main reasons why couples get divorced. We also talk about a listen who remarried his ex and how that can work out!  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com References: "Not "Just Friends": Rebuilding Trust and Recovering Your Sanity After Infidelity" by Shirley Glass Music by AudioLounge  - Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Sound...

TRIGGER WARNING: this episode contains talk of suicide as well as methods of doing so. If you or someone you know is suicidal please call the suicide hotline at 988 This week Dr. Adryon Burton Denmark joins us to talk about why there is an increase of suicidality among teens and adolescents. We discuss ways of prevents suicide as well as how to talk to your teen about suicide. Our email: mentalhea...

WARNING this episode contains talk of suicide and means of doing so. If you or someone you know is suicidal please call the suicide hot line at 988 This week Dr. Burton and I talk about ways to help prevent suicide. We discuss the importance of validation and empathy as well as what to say if someone is talking about suicide. Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com Music by AudioLounge  - Facebook:...

TRIGGER WARNING: this episode contains talk of suicide and methods of doing so. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide please call the suicide hotline at 988 This week Dr. Burton and I talk about suicidality. We discuss what causes people the feel suicidal and what drives men verses women to attempt suicide. Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com   Music by AudioLounge  - Facebook: w...

TRIGGER WARNING: in this episode we talk briefly of suicide. If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal please call the suicide hotline at : 988 or 1-800-273-TALK This week Dr. Burton and I break down an article from Psychology Today called "The Rise of Lonely, Single Men. We discuss why heterosexual men have less dating opportunities and what they can do to help.  Our email: mentalhealth...

This week Dr. Burton and I each share 5 pieces of wisdom we would like to impart on the world! Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com References: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4EDhdAHrOg&t=3s Next week: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-state-our-unions/202208/the-rise-lonely-single-men Music by AudioLounge  - Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @...

This week Dr. Burton and I talk about what it means to be masculine and what it means to be feminine. We discuss the different influences on gender roles and how they are more fluid in todays society. Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com Music by AudioLounge  - Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @ audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @...

This week Dr. Burton and I talk about two recent studies that came about; one is about Alzheimer's and the other about serotonin levels and depression. We break down the research for you and discuss what it means about mental health. Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com References: Serotonin levels: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11027847/Depression-NOT-caused-low-serotonin-leve...

This week Dr. Burton and I break down the two extremes we see in our society around sexuality. We talk about shame, hypersexuality and where to find the healthy balance. We also discuss what a healthy sexual relationship looks like.    Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com Music by AudioLounge  - Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @ audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/u...

This week Dr. Burton and I talk about what polyamory is, what it looks like and when it works or doesn't work. We discuss a heterosexual quad who opened up about their relationship and also the importance of not judging other people's life style. Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qHeqcEMS2w  Music by AudioLounge  - Facebook: www.facebook.com/...

This week Dr. Burton and I continue discussing Robert Sapolsky's lecture on human behavior. We talk how are brains change over the course our life time, how our ancestors can influence our behavior and most importantly, why Mark and I both agree that we do have free will.  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com  References:  Lecture on human behavior by Robert Sapolsky: https://www.youtube.co...

This week Dr. Burton talk about a lecture given by biologist Robert Sapolsky on human behavior. Sapolsky dives into the reasons human beings act the way they do and Mark breaks it all down for us. Tune in next week for part 2!  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com  Book references:  Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst, by Robert Sapolsky  The Trouble With Testosterone: And Other...

This week Dr. Burton and I talk about a listener question where we address how to heal from growing up with narcissistic parents. We also talk about how to avoid doing the same behaviors with your own children. Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com Video link to human behavior: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRYcSuyLiJk&t=2586s Music by AudioLounge  - Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/au...

This week Dr. Burton and I talk about a questioner from a listener about how to overcome controlling tendencies in a relationship. We dive into where insecurities come from and how to overcome them. Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com Reference: Behavior roadmap https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/what-are-personal-values--cms-31561 The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem: The Definitive Work on Sel...

This week Dr. Burton and I talk about the Johnny Depp / Amber Heard trial and why we think it went in Johnny's favor. We also talk about personality disorders and domestic violence. Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com References:   https://www.ywca.org/  Music by AudioLounge  - Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @ audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioIns...

This week Dr. Burton and I finish talking about "The 7 Habits oh Highly Effective People" by Stephen R Covey. We break down the final 4 habits and add a few laughs along the way. Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com Music by AudioLounge  - Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @ audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @ audio_loung...

Sorry guys, due to technical difficulty Dr. Burton and I will not be in today. Come back next week for part 2 of "7 Habits of Highly Effective People"   Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com  

This week Dr. Burton and I discuss a book by Stephen R Covey called "The 7 Habits of High Effective People". We discuss the first 3 principles: "be proactive" ; "begin with end in mind" ; "put first things first". Tune in next week for the last 4! Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com   Music by AudioLounge  - Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - S...

This week Dr. Burton and I talk about two listener stories who experience the devastating loss  of a loved one accompanied by a separate loss shortly after. We talk about ways you can cope with profound grief as well as how to help someone who may be grieving Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com  Music by AudioLounge  - Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @ audiolounge1 - Y...

This week Dr. Burton and I talk about what it's like when parents and kids move in together. What are the difficulties, what can you do to help make it a smoother process. We also talk about boundaries. Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com  Music by AudioLounge  - Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @ audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Tw...

This week Dr. Burton and I break down what a controlling relationship is and how it can be very a subtle thing. We also talk about why people are controlling and when it's time to leave a controlling relationship. Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com  Reference:  YWCA https://www.ywcautah.org/  Music by AudioLounge  - Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @ audiolounge1...

This week Dr. Burton and I talk about reconciliation with adult children. We discuss how that can be navigated and the difficulties that often surround the process. Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com    Music by AudioLounge  - Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @ audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @ audio_lounge - Google+ goo.gl/to...