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Ep. 235/ Revisit, How to help someone who is suffering. Mar 06, 2023

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Many people who are deep in the throes of depression or anxiety can't recognize how sick they've become, and they resist help. Here's a simple guide for broaching the subject of well-being, when and how to get professional help, and the language of love that should be used again and again in dealing with someone's mental health disorder.

Ep. 234/Seasonal Affective Disorder. Sheila Interview on City Cast Feb 27, 2023

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Long before Sheila started the podcast Beyond Well she found herself feeling depressed, lethargic and sluggish during the winter months. Seasonal affective disorder in the Pacific Northwest is a serious challenge. Here, she talks to the host of City Cast about the evidence-based strategies she used to recover.

Ep. 233/Seasonal Affective Disorder. A replay with Dr. Jim Polo Feb 24, 2023

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Dr. James Polo talks about the science behind seasonal affective disorder and why we need to attend to our diets, light exposure, and willingness to socialize during the winter months.

Ep. 231/ Digital Breakthroughs In Mental Health Feb 07, 2023

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Technology has opened a new frontier in mental health support and data collection. Mobile devices like cell phones, smartphones, and tablets are giving the public, doctors, and researchers new ways to access help, monitor progress, and increase understanding of mental well-being. Mobile mental health support, apps that can help people create changes in their personal behaviors, and telehealth are just a few of the many digital breakthroughs that have come to the aid of people who are suffering from mental health distress. However, the new technology frontier includes a lot of uncertainty regarding effectiveness, data collection worries, and lasting impacts.

Ep. 230/ Payton Nyquvest, Numinus / My Personal Psychedelic Journey Feb 01, 2023

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Payton Nyquvest had a history of trauma that resulted in deep depression. He tried every form of therapy and meds, and was considering ending his life when he tried Ayahuasca. The experience was guided, reassuring, and transformative. Payton devoted his life to understanding psychedelics and empowering people to heal and be well through the development and delivery of psychedelic medicine and integration. Payton is the Co-founder and CEO of Numinus, a company that engages in both the research for psychedelics and the commercialized expansion of the sector. Payton has deep business leadership experience, particularly in the finance sector, and is a recognized innovator and visionary in mental health care.

Ep. 229/ Dr. Polo Psychedelics Jan 23, 2023

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Dr. Jim Polo has been watching the rise and fall of psychedelics in the treatment of mental health since the 1960’s when many physicians were duscredited for supporting alternative treatments. Through the lens of a practicing psychiatrist, Dr. Polo talks about the potential of psychedelics at a time when the development of other psycho pharmaceuticals has stalled.

Ep. 228/Resolutions and Goals with Dr. Polo Jan 16, 2023

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Nearly eighty percent of people who make New Year's resolutions abandon their goals within three weeks. Dr. James Polo talks about how to hack your resolution into more manageable, actionable goals that will help you achieve success. Whether you are considering a weight-loss regimen, dry-January, or changing your relationship to work, these tips are helpful and doable.

Ep. 227/ Dr Polo. Staying Psychologically Grounded During Economic Downturns and Layoffs Jan 09, 2023

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Being laid off from work is one of the major traumas an individual can suffer. Our jobs have a profound impact on our financial well-being and sense of security, as well as providing a necessary social support and daily purpose. So, how do we cope when we are suddenly laid off from work? Dr. Jim Polo provides a framework for making sure your mindset remains strong and optimistic, including: Taking time to reassess what went right and what you'd do differently at work. Finding a support group who can help you decompress and begin a job search. Avoiding catastrophic thinking. Focusing on what you can control. Eliminating the stigma of unemployment and using available resources. Taking the opportunity to reassess your life's goals. Networking the right way to find the next meaningful role.

Ep. 226/ Trish Walker/Honey, I’m Just Getting Started Jan 02, 2023

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Trish Walker turned a pivotal birthday into an opportunity for spiritual growth and self-development. Her bucket list of fifty mind expanding and heart thumping experiences taught Trish the value of reaching beyond our comfort zones at mid-life. Now a certified coach, energy healer, author and part time actor, Trish inspires all of us to just get started.

Ep. 225 Episode Two, Opportunities and risks of psychedelics Dec 26, 2022

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Part two of our conversation with Dr. Brian Pilecki on the potential promise of psychedelics in a therapeutic setting. Dr. Brian Pilecki combs the findings of science with compassion and curiosity. He is research the efficacy of psychedelics and studying harm reduction for people who want to use psychedelics to help with trauma, ptsd, anxiety disorders, and depression. In recent years, psychedelics have drawn interest for their unique ability to create a mind shift and lasting relief for clients who have otherwise battled intractable suffering.

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