Mental Health News Radio

Horses. Kristin talks about them a lot. We needed a refresher, however, on the details of how horses actually help human beings with their mental health, especially trauma. Andy Kaufmann joins in the discussion to also pinpoint how non-riding therapeutic work with horses can help everyone. He is one of the founders of Checkpoint One which is non-profit that helps veterans and other first responder...

Kristin discusses tech wellness with August Brice. How has the world of technology impacted our mental health? August is a Tech Wellness Advocate. That means her passion is making sure that you have the information you need to thrive in a world brimming with tech. She loves tech, however, her relationship with her digital devices and tech gadgets is guided by mindfulness… it’s from that place, tha...

Join guest host, Dr. Kristina Hallett, and Deb James as they discuss how Occupational Therapy is utilized with mental health patients. Deb James is an Occupational Therapy graduate of Boston University. She has worked as an OTR/L in almost all practice settings, as well as working in finance after receiving a M.B.A. She has spent the last decade working as an OTR/L in behavioral health settings, w...

Dr. Kristina Hallett and Elizabeth Belliveau discuss trauma, treatment, and how mental health practitioners approach and support individuals who have experienced trauma. Elizabeth is a full-time faculty member at Bay Path University and operates Enlightened Interventions, LLC, an integrative counseling and wellness center in Worcester, MA. https://www.baypath.edu/academics/faculty-directory/biogra...

Welcome Leah Barrett to Mental Health News Radio Network with her podcast Precarious. Leah shares her journey with a life threatening illness and why it is important to be a voice in the world of podcasting. A bit about: Leah Barrett I'd like to help. I'm a trained psychotherapist: a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I've worked for over 15 years helping people struggling with depression, anxiety,...

Join host and former EMT, Stephen Kavalkovich, as he talks about his journey as a first responder and his podcast (one of the largest on Mental Health News Radio Network), Rescue the Rescuer. www.rescuetherescuer.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mental-health-news-radio--3082057/support .

This show is for our heroes and their families who are on the front lines: Our First Responders. The services that our armed forces and first responders provide to all Americans are too numerous to mention. The sacrifices their families make are equally as important. The honor of being able to provide these services and activities is the least we can do for all of them. Join veteran Andy Kaufmann...

Join one of the founders of Stepstone Connect, Barry Toone, and Kristin as they talk about how online counseling has paved over many of the barriers first responders have to getting mental health treatment. Mr. Toone is an entrepreneur, businessman, speaker, and attorney. He is co-founder, CEO, and, General Counsel of Stepstone Connect, a telebehavioral company headquartered in Woods Cross, Utah....

Christy Warren joins Barry and Kristin to talk about her diagnosis of PTSD. She thought her life was over. Tune in as she goes in depth on being a female firefighter and how stigma about mental health made treatment options seem impossible...until they weren't! Christy is a retired fire captain from the Berkeley Fire Department (California). She has 25 years of service as a first responder. She wa...

Join Chas and Kristin as they talk about what it takes to make a film set a mentally healthy experience. Born and raised in New Jersey. With over 25 years of experience in stage, both combative and acting, as well as several films under his belt, he is an extremely versatile performer. Growing up, Chas wanted to be a baseball player, but that dream was shattered after he was run over by a car on L...

Selfcare? Who has time for that? How can lead, however, without practicing it? How can we practice it if we have no idea what it is? Join hosts Catherine and Kristin as they dive into what it means to be a woman in a leadership position that MUST practice selfcare in order to be successful. Catherine Greer Limpo is a listener of a few shows on MHNR Network. She is also a mom, a friend, a leader, a...

The benefits of CBD for your mental health are astounding. It has become a useful treatment protocol in conjunction with counseling, meditation, medication, and more. There is so much information out there but do you really know how it works? How it's formulated specifically for mental health benefits? Join geneticist Dr. Dave Vigerust, CEO and Forumulator Sanjeev Javia, and Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr...

Dr. Gustavo Kinrys and Kelly Bliss join Kristin to talk about telemedicine. There have been so many barriers to healthcare. Organizations like Teladoc Health have succeeded in removing those barriers. Mental Health News Radio Network has been talking about the use of what we call Tele Behavioral Health so everyone can receive the benefit of counseling regardless of location. Join us for a thoughtf...

Join new podcaster to MHNR Network, Jan Canty, as she talks with Kristin about her new show. She also shares her personal story which was the impetus for creating her podcast: The Domino Effect of Murder. www.jancantyphd.com The new podcast can be found on all your favorite podcast apps: The Domino Effect of Murder. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mental-health...

Craig DeLarge joins Kristin for a unique discussion about digital mental health. Craig has been working on this topic since 2014 and shares why this topic is his passion and mission. Kristin and the team at Digital Tech Initiative are excited to have come across The Digital Mental Health Project as we've looked for organizations that discuss the positives and not so positive effects of digital tec...

Join Barry and Kristin as they talk with Ken Falke about the definition of struggling well. Ken is a 21-year combat veteran of the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community and retired Master Chief Petty Officer. Ken is highly respected around the world as an innovative and forward thinking leader on the subjects of wounded warrior care, military and veteran transition, counterterroris...

Join Dr. Lisa Day, registered nurse and clinical psychologist with Meier Clinics as she discusses with Kristin what the red flags are for dealing with evil people. www.meierclinics.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mental-health-news-radio--3082057/support .

From the archives, Christine Louis de Canonville talks with Kristin about working with victims of narcissistic abuse. For more information about Christine go to www.narcissisticbehavior.net . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mental-health-news-radio--3082057/support .

From the archives, Christine Louis de Canonville talks with Kristin about why victims of psychological (narcissistic) abuse blame themselves. For more information about Christine go to www.narcissisticbehavior.net . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mental-health-news-radio--3082057/support .

Dr. Laura Dabney discusses healthy narcissism with Kristin. Why do so many people in abusive relationships believe that putting themselves first makes them "the narcissist"? Dr. Laura Dabney has been a psychiatrist in Virginia Beach, VA for almost twenty years and has treated patients in more than a dozen cities across Virginia, including Richmond, VA. Her psychiatric expertise has been featured o...

Join the host of Hysteria Radio, author, musician, and mental health advocate, Joe Fusaro, for a deep dive into YOU and YOUR Mental Health. Joe and Kristin examine what it means to really practice selfcare when it seems the entire world is pulling your attention to look outside of yourself for validation, love, and support. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/menta...

Join former undercover detective and first responder advocate, Michael Koch, along with Barry Toone and Kristin Walker as they talk about Mike's career in law enforcement. Mike worked for years as an undercover narcotics officer. He shares his journey through addiction and the road to working as an addiction counselor with first responders. Michael C. Koch, BS, CADC II, SAP, is a former narcotics...

Kristin and Rachel Wilson discuss the journey of behavioral health wellness centers opening in today's healthcare marketplace. Some issues are the same but overall it's a whole new world in behavioral health treatment. Rachel graduated with a B.A. in Economics & Business from Agnes Scott College. Since that time she has earned a Masters of Science in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institu...

Kristin and Barry speak with Nick Bauer about his mental health struggles after several first on the scene incidents in his long career as a first responder. They also discuss his need to help his colleagues navigate the trauma they experience on the job! Nick Bauer Is a sergeant with the Seattle Police Department, with over 28 years of tenure. Including tours in patrol, precinct detectives, Major...

Join Dr. Allen Tien, Dave Ballenberger, and Kristin as they discuss how clinical outcome measurements are driving value based care and payment in behavioral health. Allen is the Founder and President of mdlogix. He has spent his entire career dedicated to advancing healthcare with over 30 years professional experience as a clinical and research psychiatrist. He has contributed significantly to dev...