The Broken Road to Mental Health

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Tune in on Wednesday, 12/20/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the VP Market Manager for Valley Bank, Alanna Karaosmani. Alanna is a community leader and connector and we are glad to have her back on the show! ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎ We are proud to have Valley Bank as the sponsor of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show! Since 1927, Valley has been one of the most trusted banks in the industry with a history of solid financial performance. They are committed to empowering their customers, employees and the communities they serve. Their goal is to help you achieve financial success by communicating with transparency and respect. They focus on relationships rather than transactions and take the time to understand your immediate needs and long-term goals. Thank you, Valley Bank, for supporting the show! www.valley.com ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat ⁠⁠⁠988lifeline.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#mentalhealth⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#mentalhealthpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#valleybank

Tune in on Wednesday, 12/13/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Yolanda R. Harper LCSW. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ABOUT OUR GUEST: While many authors know all of their lives that they want to become published, Yolanda Harper’s first book, Soul Sabbatical, started as a series of journal entries written during a burn out “meltdown” that led to her taking a sabbatical from her roles as a trauma and relationship therapist, researcher, trainer, mental health thought leader, and business owner/entrepreneur. As she shared more about her experience, she realized how much people resonate with the idea of a sabbatical, but don’t know how to step back from the demands of hustle culture to take one. Using her understanding of trauma, neurobiology, and the broken systems we live in, Yolanda wraps words around our lived experiences. As if you’re sitting down with her and a cup of coffee, she says the things that you’re thinking in your head, helps you to understand that you’re not alone, and walks you through ways to reclaim your time, energy, and joy. Yolanda is a warm hearted music and nature lover who has a strong faith and likes #TrailLife. She is real; a therapist, mental health thought leader, entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker, Soul Sabbatical Doula, wife, and Mama always to her grown children – but a human first. She is brave – not afraid to tackle the grit, whether on the hiking trail or in life. She leads with humanness and enjoys authentic connection with others, bearing witness to their world of tears, laughter… the whole shebang. She invites you to come home to your heart. Facebook: Yolanda R. Harper LCSW Instagram: Yolanda R. Harper LCSW Linkedin: Yolanda Harper, LCSW ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎︎ Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank⁠, for supporting the show! ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat ⁠⁠⁠988lifeline.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#mentalhealth⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#mentalhealthpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#valleybank

Tune in on Wednesday, 12/6/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Therapist at Reconnected: Individual, Couple and Family Therapy, Melena Postolowski, LMFT. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ABOUT OUR GUEST:I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 13 years of counseling experience working with individuals, couples and families. In 2022 I was 1 out of the first 60 therapists on a national level to attend a private professional continuing education retreat in Costa Rica focusing on utilizing psychedelics in psychotherapy, representing 20 clinicians from the state of Florida to attend the training. At the onset of 2023, I completed specialized training in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and in June I attended the MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) conference in Colorado, the largest psychedelic conference in history. I was accepted into MAPS' MDMA-Assisted Therapy Education Program this fall, in anticipation of potential FDA approval for use in 2024. I currently partner with local practitioners to offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for established clients. www.reconnectedllc.com ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎︎ Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show! ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat ⁠⁠⁠988lifeline.org ⁠⁠#mentalhealth⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#mentalhealthpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#valleybank #ketamine

Tune in on Wednesday, 11/29/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring David H. Rosmarin, PhD. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ABOUT OUR GUEST: David H. Rosmarin, PhD, is the founder of Center for Anxiety (New York, Boston, Princeton), an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, and director of the McLean Hospital Spirituality & Mental Health Program. He is a clinical innovator in the treatment of anxiety, a board-certified clinical psychologist, and a peer-reviewed scholar. Dr. Rosmarin has helped thousands of patients and organizations learn how to live happier and more productive lives. For over two decades, he has taught people to overcome the stigmas associated with anxiety by embracing all of our human emotions to learn from them and thrive. His new book THRIVING WITH ANXIETY 9 Tools To Make Your Anxiety Work for You is available at your favorite bookstores. For further information go to his website at: https://dhrosmarin.com/ ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎︎ Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank⁠, for supporting the show! ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat ⁠⁠⁠988lifeline.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#mentalhealth⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#mentalhealthpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#valleybank

Tune in on Wednesday, 11/22/23, for a special Thanksgiving episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring your host, Sharon Fekete! Happy GRATITUDE week, everyone! ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank⁠, for supporting the show! #ValleyBank #thanskgiving #gratitude #attitudeofgratitude

Tune in on Wednesday, 11/15/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring W. Keith Campbell, Ph.D. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ABOUT OUR GUEST: W. Keith Campbell, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at the University of Georgia, is the author of more than 200 papers and several books including the latest, The New Science of Narcissism. Dr. Campbell has appeared in most major media outlets, including the Today Show, CNN, and the Joe Rogan Experience. He has given a TEDx talk and was the educator behind the the TED Ed lesson on narcissism. He lives in Athens, GA with his wife and daughters. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎︎ Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show! ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat ⁠⁠988lifeline.org⁠⁠⁠ ⁠#mentalhealth⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#mentalhealthpodcast⁠ ⁠#valleybank

Tune in on Wednesday, 11/8/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Best Selling Author, Lorna Byrne. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Lorna Byrne is an international number 1 bestselling author (her last two books have gone straight in at #1 on the UK Sunday Times Chart) with more than a million readers around the world. Her books, Angels in my Hair, Stairways to Heaven, A Message of Hope from the Angels and Love from Heaven have been translated into 30 languages. Lorna has been seeing angels since she was a baby. Very unusually, she sees angels physically with as much clarity as the rest of us see people and she sees them every day. This diminutive, soft-spoken, uneducated Irish woman who did not talk about what she was seeing until seven years ago, says she has no idea why she can see angels when others can’t, adding that she is just an ordinary person. www.instagram.com/lornabyrneangels/ https://www.facebook.com/lornabyrneangels ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎︎ Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show! ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat ⁠⁠988lifeline.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ #mentalhealth⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#mentalhealthpodcast⁠ ⁠#angels ⁠#valleybank #author #Dublin #Irish #Ireland

Tune in on Wednesday, 11/1/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. David Hanscom. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ABOUT OUR GUESTS: David Hanscom, MD practiced complex orthopedic spine surgery for 32 years. He quit his practice in Seattle, WA to present his insights into solving chronic pain, which evolved from with his own 15-year battle with it. He eventually escaped from the ordeal and discovered that mental pain is the biggest issue. Anxiety is the pain. His book, Back in Control: A Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain systematically presents established treatments for chronic mental and physical pain, which the current medical establishment is overlooking. The self-directed action plan is available at www.thedocjourney.com. It reflects the approaches of hundreds of patients who have escaped from chronic pain. He recently launched a movement called, “Dynamic Healing” that recognizes the interaction between stress and one’s coping capacity. An overwhelmed person subjected to sustained levels of flight or fight hormones will develop unpleasant symptoms and serious illnesses. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidhanscom/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drdavidhanscom/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DrDavidHanscom YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/DrDavidHanscom ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎︎ Thank you to our returning sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show! ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat ⁠988lifeline.org⁠⁠ #mentalhealth⁠ ⁠#mentalhealthpodcast #anxiety #surgeon #valleybank

Tune in on Wednesday, 10/25/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the Founder and Creator of Lifeline Productions INC., Joel Ehrenpreis, and his son, Scott Ehrenpreis. Together, the two created "CLOWNS LIKE ME," a one-man show about living with mental illness. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ABOUT OUR GUESTS: JOEL: Joel is a seasoned professional with over 45 years of executive level experience in marketing, sales, long-range planning, brand evolution, and consulting in both the healthcare industry and private sector. He is a well respected as an entrepreneurial, creative, accomplished producer, skilled motivator and team leader. His career has been diverse. He spent 16 years with the largest Vision Benefit Management Company, went on the create today’s EYEMED vision program for Luxottica, and founded many other ventures. Joel’s focus and time for the past 5 years has been around the mental illness crisis in this country. His passion has led to creating LIFELINE PRODUCTIONS. SCOTT: In his hit one-man show “Clowns Like Me,” Sarasota actor and storyteller Scott Ehrenpreis tells his humorous yet profound story of living with mental illness. “Clowns Like Me” reveals the fascinating, heartbreaking, and ultimately uplifting true story of Scott’s personal journey as he struggles against OCD, bipolar disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, social anxiety and depression. Ultimately, Scott discovers that being on stage gives him the power, even for just a couple hours, to step into the light and leave the shadows of his mental health struggles behind. Audiences are in for a show that will make them laugh, cry and leave thinking differently about the stigmas tied to mental health. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎︎ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat ⁠988lifeline.org⁠⁠ #mentalhealth⁠ ⁠#mentalhealthpodcast #mentalillness #clownslikeme

Tune in on Wednesday, 10/18/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the Co-Founders of The Nectar Remedy! ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ABOUT OUR GUESTS: EMILY O'CONNELL, RN, BSN Homegrown in Ozona, Florida. I attended Florida Gulf Coast University and received my Bachelor of Science Nursing in 2006. I have worked in multiple areas of nursing but my favorite overall is Interventional Radiology. During my free time I enjoy taking yoga classes, gardening, and being with my friends and family. I have realized that my passion in life is taking care and connecting with humans. During my yoga teacher training, I learned that anything is possible. This is how The Nectar Remedy was born, saying "YES" to my true self. STACY STITT, RN, BSN I've practiced nursing since 2009 working in various areas of healthcare including pediatrics, hemodialysis, ICU or critical care, preoperative, and interventional radiology. I am a native to St. Petersburg Florida. I now live on Indian Rocks Beach with our three littles, my firefighter EMT husband Carson Stitt and our yellow Labrador, Molly. Alternative health and wellness is a passion of mine along with living slowly, simply and minimally next to the ocean, while practicing an attitude of gratitude. Helping others with their holistic health has always been intrinsically rewarding for me. The Nectar Remedy came from following my belief that we should treat the root cause not just the symptoms of feeling unwell. Thank you for taking the time to learn a little bit about me! ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎︎ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org #mentalhealth #MentalHealthPodcast

Tune in on Wednesday, 10/11/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the CEO of Boardwalk Recovery Center, Tommy Hathorn. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Tommy wants to guide those struggling with addiction toward the life he believes they were meant to live. He does this by creating first-rate treatment programs for individuals that others have deemed hopeless. The quality of the recovery program is paramount; Tommy will not settle for second best. The programs he envisions always have the long-term success of the client as the first priority. He achieves the success of the program by continually raising the bar of excellence. With years of experience as an Executive Director, Tommy has broadened his scope of work to include involvement in program licensing, credentialing and fundraising. There is no end goal for Tommy, his passion and desire to provide quality treatment options is a lifetime commitment. https://boardwalkrecoverycenter.com/ ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎ Thank you to our sponsor, Herban Flow, Florida's First Non-Alcoholic + Functional bottle shop located in St. Petersburg, FL, for sponsoring the show! www.herbanflow.co/ ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎︎ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org #mentalhealth #MentalHealthPodcast

Tune in on Wednesday, 10/4/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Author & Speaker, Thais Gibson. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Thais Gibson is a dynamic bestselling author, keynote speaker, and leader in the personal development field. Her groundbreaking research on the subconscious mind and personal transformation has been recognized by major media outlets such as Time Business News, The New York Post, and Yahoo! News. Thais' eloquent public speaking has also left a positive mark on audiences globally; Thais was glad to be a chosen keynote speaker for Google on International Women's Day 2022, and has also appeared on numerous podcasts. Thais is the founder of Gibson Integrated Attachment Theory, a dynamic theory that empowers individuals to heal different attachments in their lives and reprogram any limiting thoughts and behaviors. Her teachings have been distilled into the in-depth courses inside of The Personal Development School, which offers access to 60+ courses that feature step-by-step instructions for changing negative patterns. These courses have had over 1 million downloads across 113 countries, helping people create tangible change in their lives in areas such as personal development, growth, and relationships. Thais has 13 different certifications across different psychological disciplines and has drawn from this knowledge to create her integrated attachment theory. Her book, Attachment Theory: A Guide to Strengthening the Relationships in Your Life, combines traditional teachings with knowledge of subconscious patterns to provide powerful tools for powerful change. With a firm understanding of attachment theory, readers will be on their way to healthier relationships. Don't miss the opportunity to hear Thais speak and learn from her expertise in personal development, growth and relationships. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎ Thank you to our sponsor, Herban Flow, Florida's First Non-Alcoholic + Functional bottle shop located in St. Petersburg, FL, for sponsoring the show! www.herbanflow.co/ ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎︎ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org #mentalhealth #MentalHealthPodcast

Tune in on Wednesday, 9/27/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the EVP, Creative at Media Cause, Amy Small. Media Cause was recently awarded the GOLD Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health via Mental Health America! Bravo! ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Amy Small is the EVP, Creative at Media Cause, a mission-driven digital agency that helps nonprofits grow and accelerate their impact. She’s also the Managing Director of the RiseUP Marketing Fellowship, a full-time development program that offers diverse talent an opportunity to gain experience, training, and connections to launch successful careers. Beyond her official roles, Amy volunteers her time as a mentor and speaker, and frequently judges creative industry awards. She’s also passionate about breaking down stigmas surrounding mental health, and both developed, and leads, Wholebeing—Media Cause’s employee mental health and wellbeing program. As part of this pursuit, Amy has studied Positive Psychology, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and Mindful Self Compassion; received certifications from the Center for Compassionate Leadership and SIYLI; and is certified in Mental Health First Aid, as well as a Certified Empathy Decathlon Facilitator. Through her experiences, she hopes to help create company cultures that support employees as whole individuals, and provide the support they need to thrive, in and out of the workplace. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎ Thank you to our sponsor, Herban Flow, Florida's First Non-Alcoholic + Functional bottle shop located in St. Petersburg, FL, for sponsoring the show! www.herbanflow.co/ ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎︎ September is #SuicidePreventionMonth. Remember: #YouAreNotAlone! If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

Tune in on Wednesday, 9/20/23, for a brand new, 2-PART* episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the Academic Dean of Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine in Bradenton, FL, Dr. Dorian Kramer, DACM. *Part #1 of this episode will air at 6:30AM and Part #2 will air at 6:30PM. Make sure to catch them both! ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Dorian G. Kramer DACM, L.Ac. is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and The Academic Dean at the Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine, Bradenton campus. He specializes in the treatment of psychiatric disorders with a focus on PTSD, CPTSD, DTD, associated somatoform disorders, addiction and chronic pain. Dr. Kramer utilizes acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Tui-Na, manual therapy, and meditation, as well as his BA in psychology, and ten years in emergency medicine in his treatment strategy. He combines direct treatment with guidance in appropriate supportive therapies to create an individualized integrative program for each patient with these complex conditions. Dr. Kramer is trained in Traditional Chinese medicine, Classic Chinese Medicine, Japanese Meridian Acupuncture, The Hari system of acupuncture, Shakuju, Zheng Gu Tui-Na, Die Da medicine, and orthopedic needling under eminent teachers including Peter Yates, Koei Kuwahara, Tom Bisio and Dr. Frank Butler. He has also studied multiple forms of Qi Gong, meditation, and internal arts. Dorian has furthered his education through research, and has completed the Foundations of Trauma, Neuroscience and the Frontier of Trauma, and Neuro-Feedback coursework through Bessel Van Der Kolk, the leading name in the study of Developmental Trauma Disorder. Dr. Kramer is also a volunteer and site coordinator for Acupuncturists Without Borders. Dr. Kramer specialized in treating Veterans, Uniformed Members of Service, as well as abuse survivors through his private practice for over over fourteen years. Dr. Kramer understands both personally, and professionally, the unique struggles of these populations. He has dedicated his career to treating these conditions as well as educating a new generation of practitioners in the treatment of these complex conditions with continuing success. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎ Thank you to our sponsor, Herban Flow, Florida's First Non-Alcoholic + Functional bottle shop located in St. Petersburg, FL, for sponsoring the show! www.herbanflow.co/ ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎︎ September is #SuicidePreventionMonth.Remember: #YouAreNotAlone! If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

Tune in on Wednesday, 9/20/23, for a brand new, 2-PART* episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the Academic Dean of Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine in Bradenton, FL, Dr. Dorian Kramer, DACM. *Part #1 of this episode will air at 6:30AM and Part #2 will air at 6:30PM. Make sure to catch them both! ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Dorian G. Kramer DACM, L.Ac. is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and The Academic Dean at the Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine, Bradenton campus. He specializes in the treatment of psychiatric disorders with a focus on PTSD, CPTSD, DTD, associated somatoform disorders, addiction and chronic pain. Dr. Kramer utilizes acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Tui-Na, manual therapy, and meditation, as well as his BA in psychology, and ten years in emergency medicine in his treatment strategy. He combines direct treatment with guidance in appropriate supportive therapies to create an individualized integrative program for each patient with these complex conditions. Dr. Kramer is trained in Traditional Chinese medicine, Classic Chinese Medicine, Japanese Meridian Acupuncture, The Hari system of acupuncture, Shakuju, Zheng Gu Tui-Na, Die Da medicine, and orthopedic needling under eminent teachers including Peter Yates, Koei Kuwahara, Tom Bisio and Dr. Frank Butler. He has also studied multiple forms of Qi Gong, meditation, and internal arts. Dorian has furthered his education through research, and has completed the Foundations of Trauma, Neuroscience and the Frontier of Trauma, and Neuro-Feedback coursework through Bessel Van Der Kolk, the leading name in the study of Developmental Trauma Disorder. Dr. Kramer is also a volunteer and site coordinator for Acupuncturists Without Borders. Dr. Kramer specialized in treating Veterans, Uniformed Members of Service, as well as abuse survivors through his private practice for over over fourteen years. Dr. Kramer understands both personally, and professionally, the unique struggles of these populations. He has dedicated his career to treating these conditions as well as educating a new generation of practitioners in the treatment of these complex conditions with continuing success. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎ Thank you to our sponsor, Herban Flow, Florida's First Non-Alcoholic + Functional bottle shop located in St. Petersburg, FL, for sponsoring the show! www.herbanflow.co/ ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎︎ September is #SuicidePreventionMonth.Remember: #YouAreNotAlone! If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastshow #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthawareness #suicidepreventionmonth #orientalmedicine

Tune in on Wednesday, 9/13/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Doctor, Comedian, Foodie, Violinist, & Singer, Chris Min! ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ABOUT OUR GUEST: "I was born to immigrant Korean parents in Houston, Texas in 1967. In those days, Houston was much less diverse than it is today. Luckily my mother was able to access an organization called S.M.I.L.E., which was an outreach program from South Main Baptist Church (the S.M. were for the name of the church). A kind white woman, Magdalene Olsen, took my mother under her wing and taught her how to make classic American dishes like casseroles that utilized Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom soup. Over the years, my family grew more affluent, especially after a move to West Des Moines, Iowa, when my father went into private practice as a doctor. Growing up in two homogeneously white areas, Texas and Iowa, my parents emphasized assimilation and I was a model student. I eventually matriculated to Harvard University and met my future wife my freshman year. Like me, she was the child of Korean immigrants and born in the US. Even more remarkable was that she grew up in Brookings, South Dakota. After college, I came to New York for graduate school but never left. I have now raised twin daughters in NYC who now are 21 years old and are both attending Harvard University. My wife is a Managing Director in the legal department at Morgan Stanley, and I am an increasingly entrepreneurial biotech executive who has served in the C-suite of publicly listed companies." www.linkedin.com/in/chris-min-8257978/ @chris_min_photography_as_art ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎ Thank you to our sponsor, Herban Flow, Florida's First Non-Alcoholic + Functional bottle shop located in St. Petersburg, FL, for sponsoring the show! www.herbanflow.co/ ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎︎ September is #SuicidePreventionMonth. Remember: #YouAreNotAlone! If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastshow #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthawareness #suicideprevention #depression

Tune in on Wednesday, 9/6/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring The Burnout Doc, Dr. Sharon Grossman! ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Sharon Grossman, the Burnout Doc, is a clinically trained psychologist and subject matter expert in burnout, mental health, and Emotional Intelligence. Associations and Fortune 500 companies hire her to be their closing keynote speaker, to help their members and executives crack the code on burnout and create custom-tailored solutions for recovery. With a dash of humor and entertainment, Dr. Sharon empowers high achievers struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout to go from exhausted to extraordinary by better understanding how their brain works and how they can design and run their programming on purpose to live the kind of life they want to live. She is the author of several books on burnout and mindset and host of the Decode Your Burnout podcast. Through her speaking, training, and coaching, she helps organizations keep their top talent. https://drsharongrossman.com/ ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎ Thank you to our sponsor, Herban Flow, Florida's First Non-Alcoholic + Functional bottle shop located in St. Petersburg, FL, for sponsoring the show! www.herbanflow.co/ ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎︎ September is #SuicidePreventionMonth. Remember: #YouAreNotAlone! If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastshow #burnout #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthawareness

Tune in on Wednesday, 8/30/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Principal Clinical Psychologist at Anxiety Solutions CBT, Renée Mill. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Renée Mill is a senior clinical psychologist, author, and corporate speaker who is passionate about helping people overcome anxiety and stress. With over 20 years of experience, she has become a leading expert in the field of mental health and emotional intelligence. Renée is the author of three best-selling books, including Anxiety Free, Drug Free, Parenting Without Anger, and No Sweat Parenting. Her work has been featured on various media outlets, including the Today Show, Sunrise, and The Morning Show. Renée's mission is to empower people emotionally, in their relationships, and at work. She has developed effective courses that are practical and change people's lives for the better. Her pioneering program for the treatment of anxiety has helped countless individuals overcome their fears and live a more fulfilling life. Renée is also a corporate speaker and has worked with individuals and groups in organizations to promote workplace wellness and stress management. One of Renée's clients had this to say about her: "Excellent professional in relation to work and social activities. She is reliable, pleasant, and trustworthy. She is well published in her field and highly motivated." Renée's latest book, The Anxiety Management Workbook: A 10-session program to help you beat anxiety, is designed to accompany therapy and help individuals work with their practitioner to develop new ways of thinking and feeling. Based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), this workbook provides 22 different cognitive and behavioral tools to help individuals overcome anxiety and stress. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎ Thank you to our sponsor, Herban Flow, Florida's First Non-Alcoholic + Functional bottle shop located in St. Petersburg, FL, for sponsoring the show! www.herbanflow.co/ ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎︎ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text "988."

Tune in on Wednesday, 8/23/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Herban Flow's sponsored athlete, CT Weichmann. ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎ ABOUT OUR GUEST: CT is a Project Manager who helps health systems install and upgrade their medical records software. In his free time over the last 12 years, he traveled the world exploring some of the best beer locations as his passion. In these travels, he visited over 1,400 breweries and tried nearly 20,000 different beers. But, back in 2021, on New Year's Day, he had an awakening. After reading 503 pounds on the scale, he knew he had to make some changes in order to live a healthier lifestyle. He began his fitness journey with walking and swimming, and later he purchased a bicycle as an addition. For two years, he pushed himself physically daily, but the weight would not come off. This year, he challenged himself to remove alcohol from his diet. After that change, the weight started falling off. Currently at 435 pounds, he has completed a triathlon, a duathlon, a couple 10k races, and multiple 5k’s. CT credits his family and friends for their continued support. Another big support in these efforts has been Herban Flow, a non-alcoholic beverage haven specializing in functional drinks that are as delicious as they are nourishing. CT was able to switch out his alcohol-based hobbies for healthier alternatives. He is now working with the team as their Beer Consultant. You can also find him at local races as Herban Flow’s Sponsored Athlete. https://www.instagram.com/journey_of_brews/ https://www.instagram.com/ct.inmyshoes/ ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎ Thank you to our sponsor, Herban Flow, Florida's First Non-Alcoholic + Functional bottle shop located in St. Petersburg, FL, for sponsoring the show! https://www.herbanflow.co/ ▪︎ ▪︎ ▪︎︎︎ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text "988."