Mental Health, RECLAIMED. with Dr. Azi Jankovic and Friends

This week on Mental Health Reclaimed, I’m joined by two inspiring educators from the University of Southern California: Dr. Julie Loppacher, Director of the Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity, and Dr. Harly Ramsey, Associate Director of the Engineering in Society Program. In this conversation, we explore how just five intentional minutes a day—through journaling, breathing, tapping, and...

This week I’m joined by my dear friend Lilach Bullock , a business strategist turned wellness inspiration, who shed 110 pounds after 52 years of struggle with food and self-image. Through the power of self-love and lifestyle transformation, she not only changed her body but reclaimed her emotional and mental health. In this conversation, Lila and I get real about food addiction, the lies we’ve bee...

Welcome back to  Mental Health Reclaimed , the podcast where we challenge the status quo and uncover what  actually  works in mental health and wellbeing. Today’s guest is  Daniel Packard , mechanical engineer and CEO of Full Liberation Technology, whose revolutionary system promises fast, lasting freedom from what he calls “The Funky Five”: anxiety, perfectionism, procrastination, people-pleasing...

In this powerful episode of Mental Health Reclaimed , host Dr. Azi Jankovic sits down with Dr. Roger McFillin. Dr. McFillin board-certified behavioral and cognitive psychologist and a nationally recognized expert in trauma, eating disorders, and mood-related conditions. Dr. McFillin is a fierce advocate for ethical, evidence-based mental health care and a vocal critic of overmedication and pseudos...

Jennifer K. Hill's Journey from Mental Health Struggles to Entrepreneurial Success | Mental Health Reclaimed Welcome to this heartfelt episode of Mental Health Reclaimed, hosted by Azi Jankovic. In this edition, Azi Jankovic sits down with long-time friend Jennifer K. Hill, an entrepreneur, executive coach, and public speaker with over 20 years of experience. Jennifer openly shares her profoun...

In this episode of Mental Health Reclaimed, host Azi Jankovic talks with Dr. Anna Sylwestrowicz, an anesthesiologist based in Canada, who has become an outspoken critic of the psychiatric industry, forced drugging, and dangerous pharmaceuticals after a personal experience with her son. Dr. Sylwestrowicz shares her journey, discusses the critical issues in the psychiatric and pharmaceutical industr...

What happens when a high-ranking soldier faces the silent battle of PTSD after years on the frontlines? In this gripping episode of Mental Health, Reclaimed, Dr. Azi sits down with Andrew Fox, British Army veteran and research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society. Andrew shares his raw and powerful journey from serving three back-to-back tours in Afghanistan to battling severe PTSD—and how he ultim...

What happens when everything you’re told to do for your mental health only makes things worse? In this powerful episode of Mental Health, Reclaimed, Eric Kussin, CEO of SameHere Global, shares how he went from a high-level sports executive to bedridden for two and a half years. He complied with his doctors through 52 combinations of psych meds and undergoing ECT, before finding real healing outsid...

Episode Summary: In today's episode, I'm sharing a powerful behind-the-scenes glimpse into Mental Health Reclaimed —including a reading from my Author’s Note, plus segment of the Introduction, and actionable tools you can start using right away to reclaim your mental health. Our actionable tools today come from Chapter 7 of Mental Health Reclaimed, all about the relationship of nutrition (...

For decades, the chemical imbalance theory has been the dominant explanation for depression. Most people, including professionals, have been led to believe that depression is caused by a deficiency in serotonin—a neurotransmitter in the brain—and that psychiatric medications correct this imbalance. However, this widely accepted theory lacks scientific evidence and has been debunked by modern resea...

How to live your best life, even when the doctors say its not possible. Lessons from my 26 year #mentalhealth journey after being diagnosed with Depression and Bipolar in the 90's In this EP, you'll hear the replay from our November 17th event.

Welcome to the episode! Our guest this week is Keren Leshem. She is the Chief Executive Officer at OCON Therapeutics, and a World Economic Forum 2022 Tech Pioneer. We get into all things business and leadership, and Keren breaks down her formula for breaking through barriers as a woman in a predominately male dominated space. We also get into Keren's passion for the work she's doing at Oco...

In this episode Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum shares how you can live a life exploding with purpose, joy, vitality, inner peace, vibrant relationships, and true freedom!   He is the author of two books: The Four Elements of Inner Freedom, and The Four Elements of an Empowered Life. To learn more about Rabbi Buxbaum and his books, visit his website: https://www.rabbishlomo.com/ https://www.rabbishlomo.com/...

Episode 90: Attract Greater Abundance into Your Life and Business: Debbie Sassen, Money Mentor and Coach for Jewish Women in Conversation with your Host, Dr. Azi Jankovic. June 21 GIVEAWAY: Enter the Grand Opening Giveaway to win 2400$ in social media marketing VIDEOS made by Azi's new company, Custom Created Clips. Enter to WIN here: ⁠⁠http://www.customcreatedclips.com/⁠⁠   About this Episode...

Attract Greater Abundance into Your Life and Business: Debbie Sassen, Money Mentor and Coach for Jewish Women in Conversation with Dr. Azi. Episode 89. Part One of Two with Debbie and Azi. In this episode of Inspired by Purpose Podcast, Dr. Azi and Debbie dive into creating abundance in your business, as well as starting and growing a business with the greatest return on investment that supports w...

Today's guests on the podcast are none other than Dr. Edith Eva Eger - "Dr. Edie" - and her grandson Jordan Engle. Dr. Azi speaks with them about the courses that they've recently produced together: Unlocking Your Potential, and Forgiveness: A Gift You Give to Yourself. They also speak about Dr. Eger's NYT bestselling books, "The Choice," and "The Gift," a...

Looking for a dose of inspiration in life and business? Ready to feel more on-purpose and intentional on your business journey? Today's episode is all about building the life and business of your dreams. We'll get into Dr. Azi's 'Flexible Startup Method,' and how you can implement that to create and grow your business successfully. Dr. Azi breaks down how she implemented this p...

Today's guest is Dr. Ellen Vora, and we're diving in to why mental health is actually so much more than mental, as well as how you can live and work with greater wellbeing. Dr. Vora takes a functional medicine approach to mental health, considering the whole person and addressing the problem at the root, rather than reflexively prescribing medication to suppress symptoms. She takes the who...

In this episode, How to Be A Giver without Burning Out with Dr. Azi Jankovic, you'll hear our favorite highlights from Adam Grant's book "Give and Take." In Give and Take, Adam Grant outlines three personality types: Givers, Takers, and Matchers. Interestingly, Givers make up both the MOST successful and the LEAST successful of all three personality types. What's the differen...

The brain research on visualization is in- this powerful practice can alter physiology, and act as a mechanism through which we learn new skills. In this quick insight from Dr. Azi's book, you'll hear the surprising and profound truth about visualization and strategies for how you can implement this practice to achieve your goals.  This is Insight #45 from 'Beyond All Things: Fifty Ins...

Did you know that are more CEOs named John than there are female CEOs in the US today? A shocking statistic, I know, and it is also quite sad in light of the fact that women can be some of the most impactful leaders and CEOs on the planet. Today's episode dives into all of the reasons why women hesitate to lead - what they've been taught, the messages they may have absorbed, and why they d...

How can we connect more deeply with the spiritual world within us and around us? In this short insight, Dr. Azi explains how our conception of the Universe - or Divinity - may be limited through the lens of past experience - and how in practicing mindfulness and speaking from the heart, we can connect on deeper levels to the power within and around us. You'll hear Insight #42, "Our Deepes...

For a transcript of this episode delivered straight to your inbox, visit ⁠drazi.co/in⁠ Today's Episode: Danny Gavin is the CEO of Optidge Digital Marketing Agency and ODEO digital marketing academy. He's also a professor of award-winning marketing courses at the University of Houston Business school. Danny gets into his journey as an entrepreneur as well as his childhood challenges that in...

Insight #41 from 'Beyond All Things: Insights to Awaken Joy, Purpose, and Spiritual Connection' by Dr. Azi Jankovic This insight is about cultivating faith and finding light even in darkness. To read more of the book, access a free sample or purchase the book, visit https://drazi.co/book https://drazi.co/book For podcast recaps, transcripts, and updates on new programming, visit www.drazi....

No matter what kind of business you're in, you're going to be doing sales in some capacity. If you've ever struggled with sales, or if you're ready to take your selling to the next level, this is the episode for you. As Yvonne explains in this episode, sales is all about relationships, and relationships are built on conversations. She gives the analogy of dating - how do you begin a conversation w...