The Mental Society

The Adderall shortage began in October 2022, and still nearly 20 months later millions of americans are struggilng to fill their prescriptions. How did we get here? Why does it matter? How do we fix it? Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com . You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Find us on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter https://www.facebook.com/thementalsoc...

Let me tell you a little bit about my ADHD and how it impacts my everyday life, how I try to overcome it, and how my brain affects my relationships.   Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com . You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Find us on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter https://www.facebook.com/thementalsociety https://www.instagram.com/thementalsocietypodca...

I've been gone for a while but I'm back. On this season we will focus on personal stories and deep dives into what is going on in the world of mental wellness. Things from policies and access to care to how social media is normalizing taking care of your mental health. Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. There, you can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more. www.amandadolin....

On this episode of The Mental Society, Today I am joined by Joshua Shea. He and I discuss how pornography can impact relationships and create unrealistic expectations of what sex and intimacy look like in relationships. Joshua is a pornography addiction expert, certified betrayal trauma coach, therapeutic disclosure specialist, and author. Joshua focuses on the trauma partners feel when learning t...

Today I am joined by Dylan Newcomb. Dylan and I discuss the importance of nonverbal communication and how we can use sound and movement to heal from the inside out. Dylan is a world-renowned expert in embodiment and has dedicated over two decades to helping individuals transform unhealthy stress and live a more fulfilling life. After studying dance performance and music composition at the Juilliar...

Today I am joined by Dr. Lauren Pitts Dr. Pitts is the CEO and Founder of Legacy Counseling & Life Coaching. She also hosts “HOUSE TALK Pregame,” a podcast providing powerful, raw life, sports, and mental health information that athletes and their families need to make well-informed athletic and life-transforming decisions! We talk about how a child’s involvement in sports impacts their mental...

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Stephen Moffe. Steve and I discuss how he overcame trauma, addiction, and loss through everything from equine therapy to 12-step programs. Steve is a father, mental health advocate, recovering addict, horse trainer, and author. His new book, It’s an Inside Job, Kid, tells his story of trauma, childhood abuse, substance use, mental illness, trea...

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Dr. Joan Ifland. We talk about food addiction, what it is, why it happens, and what you can do to make changes that will help you feel better. Dr. Ifland has been creating breakthroughs in recovery from food addiction since 1999 and is the lead author of the first scholarly description of processed food addiction and the definition of addictive...

Join Gifty Enright and me as we discuss how trying to do all the things can lead to doing none of the things. Gifty is an author and international speaker specializing in women in the Workplace and Well-being. She has spoken at multinational organizations and top Universities such as Oxford University and given a TEDx talk. After years of hearing that women like her could ‘have it all,’ Gifty felt...

Today I am joined by Barbara Legere. We discuss guilt, shame, children, suicide, substance use, and how all of that has impacted her life. Barbara is the author of "Keven's Choice - A Mother's Journey Through Her Son's Mental Illness, Addiction, and Suicide" and the upcoming "Talk to Me, I'm Grieving - Supportive Ways to Help Someone Through Grief." She advocates for harm reduction, MAT (medically...

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Allison Frye. We discuss suicide, how it impacts families and mental health advocacy. Allison is a mental health advocate and host of the mental health podcast “Allison in Wonderland,” she is turning her "empty nest" into an opportunity to focus on her advocacy.  This journey began with the loss of Allison's brother (2007) and mother (2010) due...

This is the last of a three-part series where we dive into the impact of mental illness on relationships and how this couple works together to find health and happiness.  On this last episode, Trena and Nora share their joint mental health journey and show us the power of taking time to check in each day, consistent support, and open communication.  Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com . You c...

This is the second of a three-part series where we dive into the impact of mental illness on relationships and how this couple works together to find health and happiness.  On this episode, Nora shares her story and how she and her wife, Trena, navigate their mental health together. Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com . You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Fi...

This is the first of a three-part series where we dive into the impact mental illness can have on relationships and how this couple works together to find health and happiness.  On this episode, Trena shares her story and how she and her wife, Nora, navigate their mental health together. Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com . You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more ther...

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Dr. Rebecca Allen. Listen as Dr. Allen shares more about treatment options for individuals who need more than medication to treat their mental illness effectively. Learn about “shock therapy” and how it really works. Spoiler alert, it’s probably not what you think it is. Dr. Allen has authored papers and researched everything from sleep, memory...

Join in and hear Trent's incredible story of survival and perseverance. He has had cancer 3x - hip bone cancer left him crippled, lung cancer, and then pancreatic cancer. The doctors told him he only had a 5% chance of survival. Trent changed his outlook and trained his mind to believe he could beat cancer even though five specialists said there was no chance. Now 18 months cancer free and undergo...

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Lee Wind. Lee writes stories to empower kids and teens to be their authentic selves and change the world – the same books that would have changed his life as a young gay, Jewish kid. Lee and I talk about history, banned books, growing up, and the people you never knew were Queer. His debut picture book, RED AND GREEN AND BLUE AND WHITE was illu...

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Amy Ballantyne. We discuss well-being and how small steps can lead to big changes!   Amy is an accredited Mental Well-Being Coach, speaker, and author. As a coach, she supports clients who struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, and high stress and want to experience clarity and connection. She provides compassionate accountability while guiding clie...

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Sunita Alves. She is the daughter of Indo-Caribbean-Canadian immigrants who spent her formative years testing limits and pushing boundaries. Sunita dreamed of a life without limitations, becoming the first woman in her family to become an engineer. The pinnacle was achieving her dream job, a blend of teaching mindfulness, training coaches, and...

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by comedian and psychiatrist Dr. Neil Berliner. Dr. Berliner is an American comedy writer, standup comedian, comedy producer, and instructor. Neil is one of the most requested joke-writing instructors in the United States. In 2022, Neil was named the first Comedy-Writer-in-Residence for  The Comedy Cures Foundation .  Neil is also a practicing med...

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Paulette Buchannan. Paulette is a former educator who has taught students from elementary school all the way through college. Since 2007 Paulette has worked with other victims and legislators to bring about needed changes in the law to protect individuals and society better. She is a member of the International Cultic Studies Association, and i...

What happens when we change the discussion around gun violence and school shootings away from guns and toward the long-term financial consequences? Trauma is expensive; let’s save money and improve our collective mental health. Here is the link to the TikTok I mentioned: https://tinyurl.com/tiktoktrauma Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com . You can find more resources, old episodes, blog post...

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Sunita Alves. She is the daughter of Indo-Caribbean-Canadian immigrants who spent her formative years testing limits and pushing boundaries. Sunita dreamed of a life without limitations, becoming the first woman in her family to become an engineer. The pinnacle was achieving her dream job, a blend of teaching mindfulness, training coaches, and...

As a person living with bipolar disorder, I do my best to stay aware of anything that may cause a relapse because, while it may sound dramatic, it could be deadly. When I hear of others’ relapses, I am terrified the same will happen to me, so I want to know what happened. I crave those details, not because I’m nosy (I am), but because I don’t want it to happen to me. I want there to be something t...

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Dr. Melissa Green. Dr. Green is a clinical psychologist who has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. She currently focuses on teaching brain health, healthy aging, and supporting dementia family caregivers. Dr. Green shares how we can improve our cognitive functioning as we age, how caregiving for someone with cognitive decline...