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In this episode, we discuss how we can look to fighter pilots and fighter jets to help us with our overall Mental Health. Specifically, we discuss how pilots use check-lists when they identify an emergency in the aircraft and how we can employ a mental health check-list to help us when we identify emergencies in our body as well. As always, I appreciate you and the support that you provide me. You...

In this episode, I further explore treatments used to treat depression. In the last episode, I talked about what I call phase 1 treatments which include therapy and cognitive based treatments. In this episode, I talk about the second phase of treatments which are used when therapy and medication don't resolve symptoms of depression. These treatments can include Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT),...

In this episode, we explore the different types of treatments that individuals can take to help treat their depression. I like to think of treatment in two phases. Phase 1 including medication and therapy based treatment; and phase 2, which are additional treatments that can be explored when phase 1 treatment doesn't reduce symptoms of depression. Ib this episode, I dive into phase 1 treatment...

This week we celebrate Alex's birthday! He was one of the best people I knew. He had this unique way of making your day/life better. As we get ready to celebrate him, I challenge each of us to look for an opportunity this week to do an act of GOOD for someone else.

In this episode, I talk about the origin of my favorite phrase: Do. Be. Inspire | GOOD. We discuss where it came from and how I see it today. Appreciate the support through this journey. Continue to Do. Be. and Inspire GOOD in the world in all you do.

One of the simplest, easiest, and least time consuming thing we can do to increase our overall well-being is to practice breathing exercises. In this episode, I talk about some of the benefits of breathing exercises, talk about 5 common breathing techniques and their benefits, and then complete a quick 2 minute breathing exercise to show you how easy it can be. Appreciate you tuning in and support...

In this episode, we continue to lay the foundation started in episode 002 in learning more on mental illnesses. In this episode, we dive a bit deeper into the different forms of depression. We talk about what they are, the signs and symptoms associated with each form, and the different types of treatment. I am not a medical professional. Our discussion in this episode is not meant to be used to di...

In this episode, we explore whether there is a difference between mental health and mental illness. We explore what mental health is, why it is important, and if it can be changed over time. We then explore mental illness, what is is, and a few of the more common mental illnesses. Having this foundation of understanding will allow us to further discuss topics of mental health and illness in future...

In this episode, I briefly explain some of the benefits to meditation/non-sleep deep rest and things to think about. But rather than explain the benefits of meditation/NSDR, I thought I'd create a guided meditation to share with you to show you the benefits. I hope you enjoy.

Welcome to the official take 10 podcast! In this episode, I talk about the take 10 background, what led to this point, how I got started, and what you can expect moving forward. Thank you for being here and for listening!