mental health

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I'll share why, plus one super important way we can all learn from those who are getting better results in their careers. 

I'll tie in a strategy that I find super helpful towards getting those results too ;) 

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In this episode, we are joined by Ashley Gutermuth, stand-up comedian and the 2023 Armed Forces Insurance Air Force Spouse of the Year. Ashley shares her journey as a military spouse and stepmother, navigating challenges like frequent relocations and custody issues. Despite the obstacles, she found ways to pursue her passions in voice acting and stand-up comedy, making people laugh and bringing joy to the military community. Ashley also discusses how she has kept her 9-year running streak alive and gives advice on how to start on a goal. Tune in to hear her inspiring story of resilience and humor.

Visit Ashley's website to connect and follow her work.

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Diabetes is a 24-hour condition with no vacations or days off. Those who live with it understand that diabetes distress – the term for mental health challenges specific to diabetes – is very real and can be very challenging to manage. It can also have a big impact on other aspects of diabetes care – like this A1Cs doctors are always checking.

This episode's guests will give listeners lots to think about when it comes to diabetes and mental health – and how Diabetes Action Canada is at the forefront of new programs aimed at improving mental health in everyone with diabetes.

Host Krista Lamb with talk to guests Dr. Carly Whitmore, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University, and Linxi Mytkolli, Diabetes Action Canada’s Lead of Patient Engagement and Knowledge Mobilization and a person living with diabetes.

In this episode of the "1 Mile 1 Veteran" podcast, my wife and producer, Leigh Anne, joins the show to recap the eventful year of 2023. We discuss the highs and lows of our adventures, including our travels to Europe, Africa, Canada, and throughout the United States. We also breakdown a profound transformation and reveal our powerful morning routine called RISE. We delve into the details of each step, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection, asking the right questions, and engaging in physical activity. This episode offers a message of hope and encourages listeners to identify who they want to be and take daily steps towards becoming that person. Join the conversation and start your journey to a better version of yourself in 2024.

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This is the VERY FIRST EPISODE OF AFFIRMATIVE!

Today I’m going to be sharing some affirmations with you all I feel are the most powerful and most effective.

We talk a lot about self-compassion and grief. We even have cute sayings like "put your oxygen mask on first," as a way to stave off burnout and fatigue. What happens when you've been in seasons of deep heartbreak, loss, and joy? How do you incorporate grief as a part of the normal ebb and flow of life?

Grief advocate, entrepreneur, and best-selling author Marisa Renee Lee answers this question head on with grace and compassion in this episode. She shares about her own grief journey in losing her mom, her mother-in-law, and others in her family and community. She talks about the both/and of ambiguous grief with infertility, pregnancy loss, and the joy of adoption. Marisa also shares how she's intentionally pushing against the systems that keep us distracted from experiencing healing and finding our footing.

In this episode of the 1 Mile 1 Veteran podcast, retired Navy SEAL Master Chief Stephen Drum shares his expertise on combat-tested toughness and unlocking one's potential. He discusses his journey from the challenges he faced in becoming a SEAL to the importance of finding purpose in one's career. Stephen also dives into the Warrior Toughness Program, which he co-developed, and how it helps individuals develop resilience, manage stress, and perform under pressure. He now takes those lessons and applies those to every day life, and teaches others how to do the same. Tune in to gain insights on the power of mindset and the value of adding purpose to your work and relationships.

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Carla has studied Ruth numerous times - but something NEW jumped out at her recently and was such an encouragement as she is walking through her own challenging situation right now.

Come be encouraged and discover the story of Ruth with fresh eyes.

Did you know that Carla is a Christian Mental Health and Life coach? See if working with her is what you need in your current season.  Book a discovery call today!

Connect With Carla:

Book a Discovery call with me https://calendly.com/cmsarges/discoverycall 

Come hangout on IG with me @carlaarges

Check out my blog and more at www.carlaarges.com

Join my FREE Community  Mental Health Support for Christian Women Facebook Community

Resources:

5 Steps to Building Resiliency

Rahab Bible Study Guide

5 Tips for Overcoming a Negative Body Image

Who You Say I Am Biblical Affirmation Cards

If you have a student with a mental health condition, chances are they are taking a medication to help manage it. What happens if they have to change that medication at some point in the semester? 

Medications come with thier own set of issues. Changing a medicaiton comes with it's own set of issues. When taking college classes, the a medicaiton change can be challenging. 

What do you do you need to consider?

What are the risks? 

How can thgey get through it in the best way possible? 

What policies do you need to know about in case you need to use them? 

Who do you need to communicate with? Which offices need to be involved? 

Here's what I'll cover:

1. Know the risks ahead of making the change

2. Discuss the change with your support team. 

3. Identify the students needs during the medicaiton change. 

4. Communicate with the appropriate campus offices if needed.

5. Know the school policies that may help. 

Handling a medicaiton change can be challenging. At college the stakes are even higher, but it can be managed successfull. Your student does not need to get behing nor drop out, but they need to consider all the options in as much advance as possible. 

Here are two resources you may consider. 

College Services Planner FREE

Course for Mental Health Professionals and Clients. 

And don't forget to follow/subscribe where you get your podcast. 

This episode, we’re speaking to Dr Sarah Morris, a clinical psychologist in Melbourne, Australia. Not only is Sarah a specialist who runs her own practice, but she is also a follower of Jesus who walks the road daily in both mental health and faith spaces. 

Have you ever wondered, ‘What exactly does a psychologist do?’ Or maybe you’ve heard about cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and ‘measurement-based practice’ and have no idea what those things involve. Well, Dr Sarah is here to answer all our questions!

If you’ve never had any firsthand experience of seeing a psychologist, it can sometimes be a bit confusing to know exactly what that looks like. And, if you’re a person of faith, you may have wondered whether the field of psychology is compatible with our faith. 

In this episode, Dr Sarah gives us an overview on what psychology is, how it differs from psychiatry and counselling, and also shares about some of the common types of treatments that psychologists will use with someone. She also shares with us how her Christian faith plays into her profession, and whether faith and psychology are ever at odds. Listen in to find out!

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Here in Australia, you can visit a psychologist by chatting with your GP to get on a ‘mental health care plan’. If you’re wanting to know what that first visit to your GP looks like, check out this short video of Dr Sarah (a different Dr Sarah from this episode!) explaining the process.

You might also like to read ‘If Jesus Is Enough, Why Would I Need Psychology?’ and ‘Does My Psychologist Need to Be Christian?’ on our blog.

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Anxious Faith is a production of Our Daily Bread Ministries. If you, or someone you know, are struggling with anxiety or your mental health, we’d really encourage you to speak to a doctor, mental health professional, or reach out to one of the organisations on our Help page.

Carla is fired up on this topic today!

Did you know your core beliefs - the ones you hold at a visceral level - form your thoughts, behaviours, habits and life in general? And so many women have their core beliefs rooted in LIES. Identifying and challenging these core beliefs with TRUTH has never been more important!

Struggling with something? See if working with Carla is the help you need.  Book a discovery call today!

Connect With Carla:

Book a Discovery call with me https://calendly.com/cmsarges/discoverycall 

Come hangout on IG with me @carlaarges

Check out my blog and more at www.carlaarges.com

Join my FREE Community  Mental Health Support for Christian Women Facebook Community

Resources:

5 Steps to Building Resiliency

Rahab Bible Study Guide

5 Tips for Overcoming a Negative Body Image

Who You Say I Am Biblical Affirmation Cards

College choice is one of the most difficult aspects of the college journey. It gets more difficult the more a student needs to look at the suervices and supports available for a specific issue. Mental health conditions are no less important when considering a college. Students with mental health conditions are seldom discussed or mentioned in any format regarding college choice. 

In this episode, I'll go over the five things you need to consider when choosing a college. Helping your student make the right choice just got a little easier. So get a pen and paper and take some notes, listen til the end becasue each point has some suggestions that you may want to follow up on. 

I'll review: 

1. College supports available.
2. School location. 
3. Applying for accommodations. 
4. Severity of the mental health condition. 
5. Insurance issues. 

As mentioned here's the links to the College Services Planner and the course for mental health profesisonals and clients. 

College Services Planner Free  

Course for Mental Health Professionals and Clients

AND Don't forget to leave a review and hit that follow/subscribe button. 

The Gut- Brain connection is something that is being researched more and more. The relationship between the two has a profound impact on your wellbeiing. Our mental clarity and emotional stability is directly impacted on how healthy our gut is.  Do you pay attention the balance and nurture your second brain? 

Dancers focus on cross-training as part of their overall ballet training regimen. But, often, they forget how much mental cross-training they need to do to maintain their emotional health. Elizabeth Sullivan, a ballet wellness coach, joins us to discuss how dancers can maintain their emotional health while dealing with the pressures of high level ballet training, especially when coming back from an injury. 

Elizabeth also spends some time discussing what she would like to see change with ballet schools as it relates to how ballet schools help students with rehab and retuning to class after an injury.

For dancers who may be interested in working with Elizabeth, she partners not only with ballet schools, but also indivual dancers to help them build and maintain their mental toolkit so they can get the most out of their ballet training.

Website: www.easullivan.com

Welcome to an inspiring episode of our podcast designed just for you - a passionate listener striving to master your personal animal training skills. We know that you are eager to deepen your understanding and connection with animals. Yet, you may often face challenges that can, at times, lead to feelings of overwhelm and helplessness.

But in this episode, get ready to meet your guide, Tabitha Kucera. As a renowned animal behaviour consultant and one of only 30 Veterinary Technician Specialists in Behavior globally, Tabitha will provide you with her profound understanding of animals. Her commitment to improving human-animal relationships will help you navigate through the complex landscape of animal training.

Tabitha shares a clear, actionable three-step plan to level up your animal training skills:

1. Build good relationships with veterinarians
2. Engage clients effectively in cooperative care
3. Recognize the importance of mental health in your role as an animal trainer, and prioritize fostering good mental health

Tabitha's call to action is for you to embrace this three-step plan. Apply it to your own training practices and experience the joy of making a more positive impact on the lives of both human and animal learners.

By adopting this plan, you can bypass feelings of overwhelm and helplessness, navigate your animal training challenges more effectively, avoid burnout, and foster resilience and growth in your skills.

After tuning into this episode and incorporating Tabitha's insightful advice, you'll find yourself better equipped to handle your training challenges. Your newfound knowledge paves the way to successful training sessions, We aim to bolster your self-confidence and help you lead a fulfilling life as an animal trainer.

Imagine a future where you continue to make a positive impact on the lives of the animal and human learners you work with. This episode is your stepping stone on this rewarding journey. Tune in, and embark on your journey to master your animal training skills.

Links

• Happy Vet Visit handout I refer to and others >>> https://chirrupsandchatter.com/resource-library/
• Website >>> www.chirrupsandchatter.com
• Podcast https://tailsfromrvt.buzzsprout.com
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I'm on the summer slow down vibe, but there are lots of interesting ways to handle and reduce symptoms.

One of those ways is combining a breathing practice with humming. To be clear, I'm talking about the sound that humans make with their mouths. Usually involves the sound "hum".

Take the human body, the Vagus nerve and an open mind and you just might have an additional tool to tell the body to relax, there isn't a danger or problem.

Might work for you.

Might not. 

I do know that it is a free, no risk, non-toxic option to try.

This is a quick introduction to the topic and a few resources to get you started.

If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned: 

If you need visual help in practice breathing there is the Breathe Easy app for iOS and Android.