Normalize The Conversation by Inspiring My Generation

In this episode, I talked with Ihsan about his journey of finding purpose after the loss of a brother to suicide. Ihsan emphasizes the importance of creating supportive spaces where people leave feeling better and equipped with resources and underscores the need for self-care, mental health awareness, and tangible strategies to help individuals navigate their struggles. Guest: Ihsan Hines, Founder of My Brother’s Keeper Cares, My Brother’s Keeper Cares (MBKCares) promotes mental health awareness and suicide prevention through faith-based initiatives, art therapy, mentorship, educational outreach, fitness programs, and counseling resources. https://mbkcares.com

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is more than fatigue, it encompasses a wide range of symptoms, often stemming from burnout, that present as mysterious physical symptoms and it often takes years to diagnose. In this episode, I talked with Miguel about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, the progression of his symptoms, his medical journey trying to understand the cause of becoming bedridden, the first doctor who believed his symptoms and the program he created to manage his recovery journey. Miguel Bautista, health advocate and the creator of the CFS Recovery program https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh610cYKG5yfXlTT8Se97Vg/featured

What does anxiety mean to you? How do your anxious symptoms manifest themselves? What do you use to cope with anxiety symptoms? In this episode, I talked with Kevin about anxiety, our experiences with it manifesting in both mental and physical symptoms, and the tools we use to manage it. guest: Kevin Baker, a certified life coach for teens https://lifecoachkevin.com/

Codependency refers to enabling and controlling behaviors, poor boundaries, and focusing on others' needs instead of one’s own needs. It is common in individuals with unresolved childhood trauma. In this episode, I talked with Ana about codependency, where it comes from, how it presents itself in current relationships, and the steps you can take to manage codependency in relationships. Guest: Ana Aslanian, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of California, Florida, and New York and the founder and director of My Therapy Corner https://mytherapycorner.com/breaking-free-from-codependency-steps-to-interdependence/

In this episode, I talked with Nana Crawford about body confidence, the impact of messaging from the media, the influence of your support system, and why talking about all of it matters guest: Nana Crawford, a dance fitness instructor empowering women to love themselves through the joy of movement. https://www.thisblackwomancan.com/about

In this episode, I talked with Dr. Lauren Cook about anxiety and how it can cause physical symptoms like rapid heart rate and stomach distress. She emphasized the importance of understanding anxiety, its signs, and who to talk to for help. Dr. Cook also discussed how to live with anxiety, highlighting strategies like exposure therapy and taking short breaks to improve mental health. guest: Dr. Lauren Cook: clinical psychologist, speaker, and author of “Generation Anxiety” https://www.drlaurencook.com/

Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance’s mission is to provide behavioral health workshops to fire departments, EMS and Dispatch organizations across the globe, focusing on behavioral health awareness with a strong emphasis towards suicide prevention and promoting resources available to firefighters/EMS/Dispatch and their families. In this episode, I talked with Jeff to discuss the critical importance of suicide prevention and mental health for first responders. Jeff shares valuable insights on the profound impact of moral injury and highlights the essential role relationships play in our lives. guest: Jeff Dill, founder of Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance https://www.ffbha.org/

In this episode, Tracey shares her journey of realizing that to help her daughter heal from an eating disorder, she first had to heal herself. Through conversations with her daughter, overcoming her own body insecurities, and developing effective coping skills, Tracey found a path to healing. She shares advice to other parents facing similar challenges, emphasizing the importance of self-care and open communication. Guest: Tracey Yokas, author of Bloodlines: A Memoir https://traceyyokascreates.com/

In this episode, Dr. James shares his experience of managing high stress while balancing multiple roles to offer valuable insights into why setting boundaries and taking breaks is important. Remember, productivity does not have to mean overwhelming yourself with stress and responsibilities. Guest: Dr. George James, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Assistant Professor, Author, Speaker, and CEO & Founder of George Talks LLC https://www.georgetalks.com/about-1

In this episode, we explore the three essentials of optimal brain health: the impact of nutrition, exercise, and sleep on cognitive well-being. Join us as Dr. Ben Rein shares practical tips to enhance your mental performance and dives into the science of the human connection with dogs. Guest: Dr. Ben Rein, neuroscientist https://www.benrein.com/