Noggin Notes Podcast

When you donate your time, skills, or money, you are generally doing it to make something better. Whether you help build a house, or provide library books or a school to children, or help fund research for a disease, the world is becoming a slightly better place with each donation. As you become generous, you feel powerful and walk taller. You see the world in a more positive light. As you notice the plight of others, your perspective shifts and you don't look upon your own problems as much. The little things can be ignored, because you realize how little they truly are. Even though the world didn't really change, your perspective causes you to look at it in a better light. Our guest for tomorrow’s episode are exactly that, good deed doers. Fighters for a better tomorrow. We are excited to welcome back Michael Sodini who is the founder of Walk Talk America and we also welcome Shrae Miller who is in the process of starting a non-profit group home for foster families. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes. 

Jake our podcast host, who is also the president of the Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors, for those who are new to the show, was invited or should we say re invited to the Pod Therapy Podcast. Pod Therapy Podcast is a show about two therapists who answer real people's questions offer real world advice on love, relationships, mental health and success. In today's episode, president of the Nevada board of examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors Jake Wiskerchen joins the guys to talk about professional scopes, the history of the therapeutic professions, and the passage of a new law to let therapists help more people! Also the guys take on a follow up letter about marital depression and counseling. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes. 

In today’s episode we had the pleasure of having Adam Sikorski from Change Wealth Advisors, to talk about the psychology behind investing and managing money. Adam Sikorski is the Founding Partner of Change Wealth Advisors and a partner at Private Client Wealth Advisors, LLC. Driven by a desire to change lives for the better, Adam works closely with his clients to develop a plan-based and evidence driven approach to determining what is best for their finances and their story. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes. 

People who live in conditions of social disadvantage are at greater risk of developing mental illness. Access to treatment in low-and middle income countries is limited and can be expensive. Stigma makes it difficult to secure already limited employment and education opportunities. In today’s episode Jake is joined by Erik Schoen, where they discuss the mental health industry and culture and how their work contributes towards empowerment and community development, as well as strengthening health systems and influencing policy. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes. 

Because of the many misconceptions about therapy, you may be reluctant to try it out. Even if you know the realities instead of the myths, you may feel nervous about trying it yourself. Overcoming that nervousness is worth it. That’s because any time your quality of life isn’t what you want it to be, therapy can help. In today's episode Jake will go through the process of therapy, the expectation on both the clinician and patient side. People often don’t commit to therapy because they fear they will be stuck there until they die. There’s nothing wrong with continuing therapy for the rest of your life, but you don’t have to. Therapists don’t want your money that badly. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes. 

This week we would like to reboot an episode that Jake had with guest Jesse Lott from Zephyr Wellness, to discuss deeper on the topic of Connection and Intimacy. Jesse Lott is a marriage and family therapist and also an alcohol and drug counselor. Intimacy is about knowing someone deeply and being able to be completely free in that person's presence. It is an emotional state that is often reserved for just one person. Connections and Intimacy in your relationships are very rewarding. Remember, the more effort you put into your connection, the greater the satisfaction and benefits you will receive. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes. 

In todays episode we had the pleasure of having Dr. Michael McGee on our show. Dr. McGee graduated from Stanford and Harvard to dedicate 30 years of his life towards helping patients with all kinds of addiction. His recent release, The Joy of Recovery, a multi-award winner and #1 best-seller, established Dr. McGee as the leading authority in addiction recovery. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes. 

Did you know our food and mood are connected in many ways? On a molecular level, even our neurotransmitters, you know the “feel good” chemicals in the brain, are affected by the food we eat. We welcome Katie Damon a registered dietitian from community health alliance as she continues discussing the importance of correct nutrition with Jake. We are happy to announce that today’s show is brought to you by Audible our new sponsors. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes. 

Intuitive eating is a way of eating that has nothing to do with diets, meal plans, discipline or willpower. It’s about getting back to your roots and learning to trust your body again. Here’s an overview of intuitive eating including the science behind it, the ten principles of intuitive eating, and the difference between intuitive eating and mindful eating. Intuitive eating is really just a method for helping you move closer to becoming a normal eater.  Someone who doesn’t obsess or stress about food, but simply enjoys a variety and eats at regular intervals.” In today's episode we are joined by Katie from community alliance. Jake and Katie discuss the work she does. She is a qualified dietician and runs nutrition programs to assist families with healthy living. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes. 

The main goal of all helping professions, including counselors, therapists and social workers, is to do no harm. Counselors build relationships of trust with their patients and therefore must be aware of their professional and therapeutic responsibilities to their patients. Early in the counseling relationship, counselors must establish the guidelines of their relationship, clarify their roles and obligations to the patient, explain the ethical standards under which they practice and discuss conflict resolution techniques. In today's episode Jake goes over the 5 ethical principles considered relevant to counselling. The fundamental values of counselling and psychotherapy include a commitment to: Respecting human rights and dignity. Protecting the safety of clients. Ensuring the integrity of practitioner-client relationships. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.