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Opioid withdrawal symptoms can be horrific including nausea and vomiting, anxiety, insomnia, muscle pain, hot and cold flashes, just to name a few. They are so debilitating that some people return to drug use just to alleviate the physical pain. Vaughn Bell of Speranza Therapeutics tells us about a new device called the S.T. Genesis that helps with these symptoms. The S.T. Genesis is an FDA-cleare...

Every day we hear about the lack of care and services available for Veterans. A huge majority of veterans return home with PTSD and struggle to find their way-often turning to drugs and alcohol as a way to escape their pain. Over 22% of the annual suicides in the U.S. are military Veterans. Whatever is being done to help them is simply not enough. Youturn Health is using peer support specialists t...

Kristen Tomlinson is an experienced grief counselor and advocate for families who choose to honor their loved ones through the gift of life. Kristen is the Director of Grief Support services at Taylor's Gift and the Caring Guide and Kindred Hearts Coordinator for Taylor's Gift Foundation and Youturn Health. She joins Liz on the podcast to talk about her passion for helping donor families move thro...

The amount of quality sleep directly affects our mental health. Experts say we need between 7-9 hours a day in order for our bodies and minds to fully recover. Adults who sleep less than 7 hours each night are more likely to say they have had health problems, including heart attack, asthma, and depression . (cdc.gov) Shift workers, such as Frist Responders tend to get 2-4 hours less than required,...

Mr. Dave Weiner has served both military and civilian communities passionately for well over 27 years in military, law enforcement and corporate security service. Mr. Weiner started his law enforcement career in the United States Air Force in 1993 as a military policeman. As his career progressed, he worked a variety of assignments such as a patrol officer, field training officer, K-9 handler, Spe...

March 5-11 is Women In Construction Week and we would like to highlight some of the great work being done by women in this space. From reducing stigma to creating a safe work environment both physically and emotionally, these two Ironworkers are forging a path for other women to follow. Erin Craw talks to Heather Kurtenbach and Vicki O'Leary about the changing landscape of the construction industr...

Ernest (Ernie) Stevens is a published author with a #1 best-selling book on Amazon titled: Mental Health and De-escalation: A Guide for Law Enforcement Professionals. Ernie was also a contributing author for, Police MentalBarricade. Ernie was a police officer for 28 years, serving 26 of those years with the San Antonio Police Department where he was a founding member of the Mental Health Unit. Ern...

Commissioner Randall Liberty literally meets people where they are. This just happens to be in Maine prisons. He believes that treating prisoners like people and starting to help them rehabilitate is the only way to do things. He believes in MAT and knows this helps reduce the number of overdoses upon release. Wouldn't it be great if every prison could operate under a system that changes lives, sa...

Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. It is estimated that 8 million Americans have an eating disorder. These numbers seem bleak, but there is hope and a healthier way to live and love your body. After years of being a professional gymnast, Natasha Houston found her dream job as an Orange Theory Fitness coach. On the podcast, she shares her story of living with an...

Meeting people where they are is the theme that runs through Youturn Health. We do not believe that rock bottom is necessary to receive compassion and hope. Sometimes just an ear to listen will change a person's trajectory in life. Add to that a warm cooked Sunday dinner and you have the beginnings of real change. That is exactly what John Martin and his wife Cassandra provide with their non-profi...

Liz is joined by Youturn Health Chief Commercial Officer Sue Morrell and Jenny Burke who is Vice President, Impairment Practice Area at National Safety Council. Jenny is passionate about helping people get quality healthcare. She saw the Opioid epidemic as a crisis and wanted to help so she joined the NSC which provides resources to workplaces for mental health. Youturn Health is partnering with N...

Taylor Rhodes lost his life to an accidental overdose in 2019 and his mom is making sure something good comes out of her family's tragedy. Kerri Rhodes is a licensed therapist with 28 years in the mental health field. She admits that nothing could have prepared her for the journey her family would take dealing with her son's addiction and untimely death. She is determined to find solutions and fil...

Dr. Goldstein Grumet is Vice President for Suicide Prevention Strategy and Director of the Zero Suicide Institute at the Education Development Center. Her role with the organization has her integrating comprehensive suicide prevention approaches across sectors, settings, and ages and delivering solutions that address shared risk factors to improve long-term mental health and well-being. She has pr...

Responder Health is a program designed and managed by Armor Up America that specializes in supporting first responders and their families. First responders endure chronic stress and trauma that has a direct impact on their well-being. Responder Health provides the education, resources, and community they need to live healthy lives. Their team is comprised of current and former first responders and...

Responder Health is a program designed and managed by Armor Up America that specializes in supporting first responders and their families. First responders endure chronic stress and trauma that has a direct impact on their well-being. Responder Health provides the education, resources, and community they need to live healthy lives. Their team is comprised of current and former first responders and...

Erin Craw's father was a police officer. When she was a young girl, she remembers her father being very different when he came home from a shift. The loving man she knew when he left the house was in stark contrast with the quiet and moody man who came home. She didn't understand the horrors he witnessed every day. Over the years she learned that what he dealt with on a daily basis at work had a p...

Doug Paul is an expert on cravings and talks to Serena and Liz about the difference between normal human cravings and cravings for substances. Here is Part 2 of this series! Bio: Doug Paul, LPC, LMHC has been working as a clinician with substance use disorders since 2007. He completed a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Central Florida in 2002. He went on to complete a Master of Science in R...

The definition of craving is a strong or uncontrollable desire. Craving is a universal phenomenon and is part of the recovery process. Doug Paul is an expert on cravings and talks to Serena and Liz about the difference between normal human cravings and cravings for substances. There is so much to learn in this area so join us for part one of this discussion. Bio: Doug Paul, LPC, LMHC has been work...

Christy Plaice has dedicated her life to helping those struggling with numerous mental health issues. She has a heart for the LGTBQIA+ community and helps people find their true selves. This is our continuing conversation with her from last week's episode. http://www.raisingryland.com/ https://doorofthesoul.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-can-do-hard-things-with-glennon-doyle/id15645...

Serena and Liz talk to Christy Plaice about the mental health struggles of the LGBTQIA+ community and how her company Door of the Soul is helping both the families and the person struggling. She teaches us that compassion, empathy and inclusivity are ways in which we can support those on a journey of self-discovery. Christy and her company are educating the world on how to be a true advocate and a...

Jeni Cain is more than just the owner of an extremely successful boutique in Greenville, SC. Although she is quite impressive with her business acumen and top-notch fashion sense, you will learn from today's podcast that she can also play the part of therapist and cheerleader, winning you over with her infectious sunny outlook on life. She always says what you didn't even know you needed to hear....

Did you know there is a right and wrong way to breathe? Perrin White teaches us that we can change the way we are feeling just by focusing on our breath. Listen to this podcast and find Perrin at her website and learn how breath work can calm your mind and body during periods of stress. Perrin P. White, MSP, CCC-SLP, COM®, RTY® 200 is a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with a Cer...

Losing her mother, father and the love of her life within a 2-year period, Annalynn shares how she survived intense grief. Talking with others who have survived catastrophic grief was the biggest help to her. So, she now takes her experience and uses it to help others as a coach. If you have ever experienced grief, don't miss this episode!

Have you ever cared for a loved one who is sick or struggling? If so, you undoubtedly experienced stress, exhaustion and feelings of despair. Often it is harder on the caregiver than on the actual sick person. Days filled with doctor's appointments and sleepless nights could all progress into depression, addiction or worse. Her number one piece of advice is to accept help when and however you can....

Dr. Arun Gupta is an addiction doctor who says he will not retire until we resolve the Opioid Crisis. He believes this crisis could have been avoided altogether if doctors were allowed to properly do their jobs without interference from bureaucrats. Dr. Gupta sees treating a patient with addiction the same way you would treat a diabetic patient; with compassion, empathy, and using a long-term appr...