Talkin’ Wellness: Presented by SFWN

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, resources are listed below: 1. Nancy J. Cotterman Center (NJCC) - Services: Broward County's certified rape crisis center offering 24/7 crisis intervention, counseling, and advocacy for sexual assault survivors. - 24/7 Helpline - 954-761-7273 2. Women In...

WE'RE BACK!!!!!! We were on a bit of a hiatus, but we have returned. On this episode of Talkin' Wellness, we do something a bit different. Inside a bowl in the middle of the table, we placed "This or That" questions about different topics in the realm of Mental Health and Recovery. Throughout the episode, our hosts grab a question from the bowl and have a discussion. Our Links: - Podcast TikTok: t...

Greetings, esteemed listeners! In this hyper-informative, algorithmically optimized episode of the podcast, we dive deep into the rapidly evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence. Are we, as humans, merely stepping stones for the inevitable rise of our robotic overlords? Are neural networks plotting a master plan to surpass their creators? Or are we just really good at scaring ourselves with...

Happy New Year from us at South Florida Wellness Network to you! We thank you for every view, like, comment, share, and support you gave us this year. As we close a chapter and open a new one, let's celebrate with one final episode for the year. See you all in 2025!

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you from us! On today's episode, Kayla, Mykel, and Christian have a conversation about how the holiday season often highlights the tension between materialism and finding its deeper meaning. They explore how consumerism can overshadow the true spirit of the holidays and share personal stories on how to stay grounded, focus on relationships, and cultivate grati...

Welcome back to Talkin' Wellness: Presented by South Florida Wellness Network! According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, there were 653,104 unhoused Americans as of January 2023. In other words, around one in every 500 Americans were experiencing homelessness as of that date. Homelessness is a big issue in America and today we decided to talk about it. Join us as we discuss the...

Welcome back to Talkin' Wellness: Presented by South Florida Wellness Network! A big point of controversy during the 2024 election cycle in Florida was the conversation about legalizing marijuana. 55.9% of Floridians were for this amendment to pass, while 44.1% were against it. Should the amendment have passed when the majority of Floridians wanted it? What are the negatives and positives of weed?...

Welcome back to Talkin' Wellness and to Season 4 of the podcast! We missed ya! After the results of the 2024 Election, many felt absolute joy, while others were devastated. On this episode, we try to find a middle ground. Can wellness and politics exist in the same playing field? How important is it to have non-judgmental conversations and respectful debates? Can people with different opinions and...

Hola y bienvenidos denuevo a Talkin' Wellness! In this second episode, we dive into Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month and the different strengths of the Latin community. Join us for the finale as we sit down with GG and Ed once more to have an open and multi-opinionated discussion about the positive traits often associated with the Hispanic community and a bit of our backgrounds as Latino/Hispanic pe...

Hola y bienvenidos a Talkin' Wellness! In this episode, we dive into Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month and the different challenges many of the community face when living in the States. Join us over the next two weeks as we sit down with GG and Ed to have an open and multi-opinionated discussion about what it means to be Hispanic & Latino, the different struggles the community faces, and the posi...

Welcome to part 2 of Stephanie's Story. Join us as we continue to hear her story and spread awareness about suicide prevention and recovery. #youarenotalone #Jennyslighthouse ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click the link to find out more about the “Butterflies & Bridges” Fundraising Gala: https://sfwn.home.qtego.us

Welcome to another episode of our series; "My Story Matters." For the nest two weeks, we sit down with Stephanie to talk about her recovery journey, which involved substance use, alcohol use, and self-harm. Join us during the next weeks as we spread awareness about Recovery and Suicide. #youarenotalone #Jennyslighthouse ------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Welcome to the grand finale of our 3-part series, "Overdose Awareness." In this episode, we dive into what it looks like after someone loses a loved one to an overdose. Thank you all for the immense support through this series and we hope you learned a bit more about overdose and the dangers of drug use. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Welcome to Part 2 of our 3-part series, "Overdose Awareness." In this episode, we learn a bit more about Issac's story of recovery and the challenges he faced with overdose. Join us next week for the series finale, as we discuss the aftermath of overdose. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click the link to find out more about th...

In this 3-part series of Talkin' Wellness, we dive deep into the conversation of overdose awareness. Join us over the next three weeks as we sit down with Tobin to hear how this topic quite literally turned his life upside down. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click the link to find out more about the “Butterflies & Bridges” Fundraising Gala: https...

On this episode of Talkin' Wellness, we invite Scott Jones; a person in long-term recovery, to share his story of the ups and downs of his recovery story. Join us as we break down what recovery looked like for Scott and what wellness tools he's utilized to stay well. Use the links below to follow Scott: - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ObgisEJQyhQEe5pdiGJcg - https://1brother1sister.com/ -----...

Welcome to part 2 of our conversation with massage therapist, April Heath. Join us as we discuss some horror stories she's experienced and dive into more of her ability to sense people's traumas in their muscles. Here are a few ways to see what April's all about: - https://joyfulrisingspa.com/author/aprilheathlmtgmail-com-2/ - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557301494775&paipv=0&...

On this episode of Talkin' Wellness, we invited April Heath; a Massage Therapist, who shares the benefits, misconceptions, and challenges of massage therapy. Additionally, she shares with us an interesting ability she has. April states that she can feel people's traumas while giving them massages. Join us as we dig deeper into what that means and listen to a few of her stories regarding giving mas...

This week on Talkin' Wellness, we present to you part 2 of our conversation with Brendan Casey about filmmaking and content creation. In this episode, we dig a little deeper into how Brendan uses filmmaking as a wellness tool and how you should make content because you enjoy doing it, NOT for popularity or fame. Here's the link to watch part 1: - https://youtu.be/Y26k1UCOz9c?si=LvnDOXMGw4CJ2sgp He...

On today's episode of Talkin' Wellness, we revisit the topic of movies, only this time with a focus on creating instead of watching. We invited our good friend Brendan Casey to share his perspective on this topic while also sharing his experience with filming, writing, directing, and editing movies. Here's the link to watch the previous episode we did on movies: - https://youtu.be/xGYD2WKodeo?si=I...

On this episode of My Story Matters, we hear the amazing story of up-and-coming TikTok sensation; juicyguac, better known as Chloe Campbell. Join us as we discuss her upbringing, her rapid rise in followers, and how all of it connects to her mental health/recovery journey. Chloe's TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juicyguac?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc -------------------------------------...

On this episode of Talkin' Wellness, we invite Dr. John J. Giordano to share his story of recovery and teach us the importance of never giving up, even if things are hard. Join us as we dive into his recovery journey and learn some scientific methods to deal with addiction. Purchase Dr. John's book: - https://www.amazon.com/Kid-South-Bronx-Never-Gave/dp/195232081X - https://www.amazon.com/Beat-You...

EDITOR'S NOTE - We apologize for the audio difficulties. Regular audio begins at 04:44 Happy Independence Day and (at the time this episode was recorded) PTSD Awareness Month On this special Fourth of July episode of Talkin' Wellness, we invited Sean MacPhee (United Way of Broward County) and Leo Bingham (Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward County) to share some insight on PTSD and other com...

On this episode of Talkin' Wellness, we brought back Bri and Lauren to celebrate and talk about Pride Month. Join us as we discuss some of the struggles of the LGBTQ+, the meaning of pride, and the beauty of identity. #pridemonth #pride #lgbtqplus ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Click the link to find out more about the “...

On this episode of Talkin' Wellness, the boys take over to have a candid and crucial conversation on men's mental to celebrate Men's Mental Health Month. We're honored to be joined by Ed and Ryan, two remarkable individuals who bravely share their personal journeys. Join us as we address the societal pressures and stereotypes that often hinder men from seeking help and expressing their emotions. W...