Noggin Notes Podcast

In today's episode Jack welcomes Kevin "KD" Dixie, where they discuss quite a few topics from mentorship, fatherhood, race relations and gun ownership. Kevin Dixie is the owner and operator of No Other Choice Firearms Training (NOC) and the Founder of Aiming For The Truth. Kevin has developed and designed the first firearm that fights the lies of Gun Control, an H&K PV9 platform handgun titled “Th...

Many people consider committing suicide at some point in their lives. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, know that you’re not alone. You should also know that feeling suicidal isn’t a character flaw, and it doesn’t mean you’re crazy or weak. It only signifies that you’re experiencing more pain or sadness than you can cope with right now. There’s no single reason why someone may try to take their...

Have you ever felt like you are just going through the motions of your day, not fully engaged with your life? In today’s episode Jake discusses a topic that would need you engagement. Take some time to consider what you value most in different areas of your life, relationships, work, leisure time. How might these values motivate you to take small actions, to bring you closer to living the life tha...

Domestic violence is not physical violence alone. Domestic violence is any behavior the purpose of which is to gain power and control over a spouse, partner, girl/boyfriend or intimate family member. Abuse is a learned behavior it is not caused by anger, mental problems, drugs or alcohol, or other common excuses. We are pleased to welcome Angel Littlefield who works at Safe Embrace and is a licenc...

Domestic violence is not physical violence alone. Domestic violence is any behavior the purpose of which is to gain power and control over a spouse, partner, girl/boyfriend or intimate family member. Abuse is a learned behavior it is not caused by anger, mental problems, drugs or alcohol, or other common excuses. We are honored to welcome Kerry Slone on our show today. She is a domestic violence s...

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which first began in 1981 by the National Coalition against Domestic Violence as a Day of Unity to connect battered women’s advocates across the country. Domestic violence is not physical violence alone. Domestic violence is any behavior the purpose of which is to gain power and control over a spouse, partner, girl/boyfriend or intimate family...

In todays episode we have Alexandra Katehakis on our show. She is the Clinical Director of Center for Healthy Sex in Los Angeles and the author of Erotic Intelligence: Igniting Hot, Healthy Sex While in Recovery from Sex Addiction,[ Sex Addiction as Affect Dysregulation: A Neurobiologically Informed Holistic Treatment and co-author of the award-winning daily meditation book, Mirror of Intimacy: Da...

One of the most grateful decisions we have made was starting this podcast. We have met such incredible individuals that have gone through the darkest of path’s we could ever imagine and have come out through it full of courage, joy and humbleness. This episode is one of those episodes. We have to warn you that it gets really emotional and touching. Jake gets to sit down with one of his longtime fr...

Personal growth is the ongoing process of understanding and developing oneself in order to achieve one’s fullest potential. Personal development is a vital part in a person’s growth, maturity, success and happiness. It is the foundation of emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual health. We had the pleasure of having Christina DeLosAngeles on our show after inviting us on hers, it was our...

When problems threaten to swamp your marriage, that's a vital time to reach out for help.  At the same time, the kind of professional you go to for help makes a huge difference. If your purpose is to work on your relationship, then it is better to come together (an exception is when there is physical abuse – then couples therapy is contraindicated).   A good couple’s therapist will have the abilit...

When you are committed to fulfilling your purpose, there is a way that it is going to be revealed to you.  Most of the time, your purpose is revealed to you through your pain.  When you know who you are and whose you are, then there is nothing that happens in your life by happenstance or accident. We had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with a beautiful soul. A soul that has gone through the d...

As we hit this incredible milestone and look back on the path we have taken it is truly humbling. Humbling to who we have become through our own inner work and what we have accomplished, humbling with all the incredible people we have met along the way. The incredible individuals that we have interviewed from well-respected therapist to individuals that have overcome their own troubles and given t...

We all know Jake as the co-founder of Zephyr Wellness and our favorite host on the Noggin Notes Podcast. For the past 2 years he has been interviewing many people from clinicians to individuals just sharing their stories about their journey on mental health. Today, Jake opens the door into his own personal life and gives you an exclusive peek into his own journey to this very moment. He is doing t...

We have a special episode for you today. Walk the Talk America  is breaking ground and we are proud to be assisting as mental health professionals improve their gun culture competence. . With more training opportunities in this subject just around the bend, we at Zephyr Wellness aim to make good on the "innovative" part of our tag line. . By making the trainings affordable, we fulfill the "philant...

In today's episode we are joined by we are joined by Melanie Dyer. Melanie is a licensed professional counselor intern from Austin, Texas. She is also the host for her podcast ...But, Have You Considered Counseling? Jake and Melanie chat about all things mental health and also how her podcast started. Her show is a space to discuss how to help each other be mentally healthy with self care tips. To...

When our children get upset, most of us get upset too. If the child is angry at us, we feel defensive; like the child's feelings are unwarranted. If he's upset at something else, we want to make him feel better, to make the emotions go away as quickly as possible. The art of emotion coaching is a parenting technique that helps children understand their feelings. When parents emotion coach, their c...

We have all seen toxic positivity in action, it’s those Instagram posts that say “Good vibes only” or “Just be positive.” These posts fail to recognize that we are meant to feel all emotions, “positive” and “negative”, which is the healthier route. Toxic positivity strips someone away of the validation they deserve and leaves them feeling ‘guilty’. Guilty for ‘contributing to their problems’, for...

When you donate your time, skills, or money, you are generally doing it to make something better. Whether you help build a house, or provide library books or a school to children, or help fund research for a disease, the world is becoming a slightly better place with each donation. As you become generous, you feel powerful and walk taller. You see the world in a more positive light. As you notice...

Jake our podcast host, who is also the president of the Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors, for those who are new to the show, was invited or should we say re invited to the Pod Therapy Podcast. Pod Therapy Podcast is a show about two therapists who answer real people's questions offer real world advice on love, relationships, mental h...

In today’s episode we had the pleasure of having Adam Sikorski from Change Wealth Advisors, to talk about the psychology behind investing and managing money. Adam Sikorski is the Founding Partner of Change Wealth Advisors and a partner at Private Client Wealth Advisors, LLC. Driven by a desire to change lives for the better, Adam works closely with his clients to develop a plan-based and evidence...

People who live in conditions of social disadvantage are at greater risk of developing mental illness. Access to treatment in low-and middle income countries is limited and can be expensive. Stigma makes it difficult to secure already limited employment and education opportunities. In today’s episode Jake is joined by Erik Schoen, where they discuss the mental health industry and culture and how t...

Because of the many misconceptions about therapy, you may be reluctant to try it out. Even if you know the realities instead of the myths, you may feel nervous about trying it yourself. Overcoming that nervousness is worth it. That’s because any time your quality of life isn’t what you want it to be, therapy can help. In today's episode Jake will go through the process of therapy, the expectation...

This week we would like to reboot an episode that Jake had with guest Jesse Lott from Zephyr Wellness, to discuss deeper on the topic of Connection and Intimacy. Jesse Lott is a marriage and family therapist and also an alcohol and drug counselor. Intimacy is about knowing someone deeply and being able to be completely free in that person's presence. It is an emotional state that is often reserved...

In todays episode we had the pleasure of having Dr. Michael McGee on our show. Dr. McGee graduated from Stanford and Harvard to dedicate 30 years of his life towards helping patients with all kinds of addiction. His recent release, The Joy of Recovery , a multi-award winner and #1 best-seller, established Dr. McGee as the leading authority in addiction recovery. Today’s show is brought to you by A...

Did you know our food and mood are connected in many ways? On a molecular level, even our neurotransmitters, you know the “feel good” chemicals in the brain, are affected by the food we eat. We welcome Katie Damon a registered dietitian from community health alliance as she continues discussing the importance of correct nutrition with Jake. We are happy to announce that today’s show is brought to...