Normalize The Conversation by Inspiring My Generation

How often do you find yourself scrolling endlessly on social media comparing yourself or your life to others? I’ll be honest, I find myself scrolling in the middle of the night fueling my insecurities. Social media offers a lot of benefits from connection to brand building, however, without intentional use, social media may have some negative impacts on our mental health.   Welcome to Normali...

How often do you say no? Do you ever feel uncomfortable saying no to someone? Do you ever feel uncomfortable saying no to yourself? Building boundaries that respect you, your lifestyle, and your needs can help you to cultivate a positive and compassionate relationship with yourself and others.  Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, I am your host Francesca Reicherter and today I am joined by...

In 2020, an estimated 1,806,590 new cases of cancer were diagnosed in the United States. According to The National Cancer Institute: One in three people with cancer experience mental or emotional distress. In fact, according to mental health America, the rate of major depressive disorder is up to three times higher among cancer patients than in the general population.   Welcome to Normalize T...

Take a moment to pay attention to how you are breathing. Are you taking deep breaths or are your breaths shallow? Are your shoulders relaxed or are they lifted and tense? Shallow breathing can increase your heart rate while also making you vulnerable to a fight or flight situation. Deep breathing, on the other hand, can help reduce your heart rate and allow you to relax and feel more control over...

Hypnotherapy: is it real? Let’s discuss this. Did you know that your nonconscious thoughts impact your behaviors? In fact, studies have shown that the nonconscious mind is more powerful than the conscious mind when influencing your thought patterns. Trained hypnotherapists can guide you into your subconscious mind to uncover the experiences that have resulted in negative thoughts and limiting beli...

In case no one has told you lately: You will get through the hardships and overcome the obstacles you face. Whomever you are and whatever you are going through, it will not last forever. Take a deep breath, give yourself grace, and remember to show up for yourself. You got this!   Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, your host Francesca Reicherter is joined by content creator and mental hea...

Not everything your brain tells you is a fact! Did you know that 80% of the thoughts you have are innately negative? Our brains are developing negative thoughts and perspectives on our experiences. Without learning to reframe our thoughts, it may be difficult to distinguish thought from fact and even feel impossible to unlearn the lies our brain has told us.   Welcome to Normalize The Convers...

Our modern patriarchal society often celebrates masculinity and encourages risk-taking behaviors, dominance, aggression, and strength when exhibited by individuals identifying as male. This coupled with the expectation of financial independence and mental strength is a contributing factor to an increased rate of mental health concerns among the male gender.   Welcome to Normalize The Conversa...

Trafficking is defined by The Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 as the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for the purpose of commercial sex acts or labor or services using force, fraud, or coherence. According to the United Nations 2016 Report on Trafficking in Persons, women and girls make up 71% of all human trafficking. The Counter-Trafficking D...

In 2018, 2,039 high school students died by suicide making it the second leading cause of death among youth ages 14-18. Mental illness and suicidal ideation are prevalent among this age group. Thus, it is imperative that we work toward suicide prevention for our youth.   Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, today I am joined by a student-athlete at Bates College and the co-founder of Kick I...

Let’s face it, dating is difficult! Trying to find the person you want to spend your life with can feel overwhelming and exhausting. Will they call? Do they like me? Why am I not good enough? Protecting your mental health amid uncertainty and self-discovery is essential.  Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, today I am joined by the host of the Seeing Other People podcast, Ilana Dunn. Join...

Take a deep breath in, hold 1, 2, 3, and breathe out.  Deep breathing is an incredible tool for reducing stress levels and bringing awareness to the present.    Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, today I am joined by mental health advocate, breathwork facilitator, and podcast host, Bryan Piatt. Bryan is creating a safe space to talk about mental health by hosting the “Take What...

In the 2022 midterm election, Gen Z showed up in record numbers to cast their votes, playing a pivotal role in the outcome of the election. Nevertheless, the polarization of today’s political climate is impacting their community, beliefs, and mental health.    Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, today I am joined by speaker, journalist, and economics masters student, Noelle Fitchett....

Co-dependent relationships often result in us neglecting ourselves and our needs. In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, we learn about moving through codependency and learning to identify and meet our own needs.   Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, your host, Francesca Reicherter, is joined by Shelby Avann, an attachment theory coach.   ----  About Shelby Avann:&nb...

Childhood trauma can present itself throughout adulthood in feelings of shame, guilt, depression, anxiety, isolation, and more. In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, we hear about a mental health journey from verbal abuse at age 9 to disordered eating behaviors to the ups and downs of romantic relationships.    Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, your host, Francesca Reichert...

Every 9 seconds in the US a woman is assaulted or beaten. Around the world, at least one in every three women has been beaten, coerced into sex, or otherwise abused during her lifetime. Thus, Women In Distress of Broward County is on a mission to stop domestic violence abuse for everyone through intervention, education, and advocacy. Women In Distress has helped countless families affected by dome...

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Joseph Reid is the founder and Executive  Director of Broken People, an international  mental health peer support group. He is the  best selling author of Broken Like Me, An Insider’s Toolkit for Mending Broken People,  and has helped thousands of people with his  writing since its publication in the summer of  2021. He is also very active as a Peer Support  Spec...

Davy Yue serves in volunteer leadership excellence for the Palm Beach County affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illnesses. He spearheads bold fundraising initiatives as Sponsorship Chair for NAMIWalks, the annual signature flagship fundraising event that enables free mental wellness programs for all. His diligent work aims to enhance greater social acceptance of mental illnesses starting...

Michelle Goodloe's goal is to compassionately encourage you to not only take care of yourself but offer practical, realistic self-care opportunities to help you show up as the best version of yourself, as often as possible.   Listen as licensed social worker and author, Michelle Goodloe shares an inside look into how you can develop a healthy relationship with yourself through self-care pract...

Psychotherapist Rachel Wright, MA, LMFT  (she/her) is recognized as one of the freshest voices on modern relationships, mental health, and sex. She is an experienced speaker, group facilitator, educator, therapist, coach, and on-camera mental health and relationship expert.    With a Master’s Degree in clinical psychology, Rachel Wright has worked with thousands of humans worldwide,...

Suzy Reading is a Chartered Psychologist specializing in wellbeing, stress management, and facilitation of healthy lifestyle changes. Suzy is also an accredited yoga teacher and personal trainer. Are you feeling frazzled, stressed, or reactive? Suzy will reconnect you with your calm-abiding center. If you’re feeling tired or overwhelmed, she will help you reclaim your energy. Feeling stuck or conf...

Tim lives in Stoughton, Wisconsin with his wife and two adult children. Originally from Toledo, Ohio, Tim moved to Wisconsin over 23 years ago to marry Tracy. He graduated from St. John’s Jesuit High School in 1983 and began attending the only college he ever wanted to go to–Ohio Northern University (ONU) where his grandfather was a leader in the Psychology Department. At ONU Tim studied Philosoph...

Nicole Brown serves as Chief Innovation Officer for North Carolina-based Open Book Extracts (OBX), a foremost ingredient manufacturer and product development manufacturer and supplier focused on cannabinoid-enabled (CBD) health and wellness. Nicole channels data-driven consumer insights into a long-term course of action, delivering immediately usable product innovation, and also drives awaren...

Seika Brown began her work in the mental health field at the age of 15 when she founded her first non-profit organization ArchNova; two Latin and Greek words combined meaning New Beginnings. ArchNova focused on mental health policy change and awareness. Brown and her team worked for three years, in two legislation sessions, passing one bill in Washington State in 2019. They also assisted the Unive...