Inner Space with Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen

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Engaging our Police Departments to Change the Culture of Mental Health - Chief Inspector Michael Brown Jun 17, 2019

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The team at DCP Entertainment has been honored to bring you season one of our podcast, Inner Space with host, Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen. Over the course of eleven episodes, we've explored a wide range of topics focused on emotional health and well-being. As a key feature of every episode, we are collecting suggestions and advice from our guests that we hope will help the members of our audience take care of their own emotional health – as they support the mental health of the people they love. As a special gift to our loyal followers, we are bringing you two bonus episodes for you to enjoy. For our second bonus episode we head back across the pond to London, England where our host, Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen and the non profit she founded, Give an Hour, hosted the 2nd Annual Global Summit on Mental Health Culture Change. Dr. Barbara sat down with summit panelist Chief Inspector Michael Brown of the UK Police Force to discuss the ways in which police officers are trained to respond to mental health situations in the UK. They also discuss a problem our two countries share – the over-criminalization of the mentally ill. Finally, Dr. Barbara and the Chief Inspector explore some of the innovative ways the UK police force is working to address the mental health challenges their officers are called upon to address. We know you’ll enjoy this important conversation. Host Dr Barbara Van Dahlen Executive Producer Adell Coleman Producer Jackie Garofano Associate Producer Brandon Tagoe Technical Producer Greg Schweizer Talent and Booking Team: A Lopez Media Distributor: DCP Entertainment

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Leaders of the Mental Health Community - Dr. Tony Puente & Dr. Jessica Henderson-Daniel Jun 10, 2019

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The team at DCP Entertainment has been honored to bring you season one of our podcast, Inner Space with host, Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen. Over the course of eleven episodes, we've explored a wide range of topics focused on emotional health and well-being. As a key feature of every episode, we are collecting suggestions and advice from our guests that we hope will help the members of our audience take care of their own emotional health – as they support the mental health of the people they love. As a special gift to our loyal followers, we are bringing you two bonus episodes for you to enjoy. First we head back across the pond to London, England where our host, Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen and the non profit she founded, Give an Hour, hosted the 2nd Annual Global Summit on Mental Health Culture Change. There Dr. Barbara sits down with friends, Dr. Tony Puente and Dr. Jessica Henderson-Daniel. At the time of this interview, Dr. Puente had just finished his term as President of the American Psychological Association and Dr. Henderson Daniel was in the middle of her term as President. This discussion focuses on the mental health advocacy these leaders have devoted their lives to – and how an association such as the American Psychological Association works with partners such as the non-profit that Dr. Barbara founded nearly 15 years ago. Host Dr Barbara Van Dahlen Executive Producer Adell Coleman Producer Jackie Garofano Associate Producer Brandon Tagoe Technical Producer Greg Schweizer Talent and Booking Team: A Lopez Media Distributor: DCP Entertainment

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Sharing Our Superpowers - John Osborn, Bruce Cohen & Charlie Stewart Jun 03, 2019

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We are all blessed with certain unique gifts or “super powers”. We all have the potential to use these gifts to do good in the world. Some of us have a small circle of influence, others have a huge one. Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen's three guests on this episode of Inner Space all have impressive talents and each is using his rather large sphere of influence to help those who are hurting. Dr. Barbara's first guest, John Osborne, is a compassionate and gifted teacher with the Art of Living Foundation who is using his gift to help many – including veterans struggling with the invisible injuries of war. Dr. Barbara's second guest, Bruce Cohen is an Academy Award winning Hollywood producer who chooses projects that entertain, inspire and challenge us, and like Bruce, her final guest is an accomplished award winning storyteller. Charlie Stewart uses the medium of the documentary film to engage and inform his audience. On this final episode of Dr. Barbara's first season of Inner Space, we'll discover how these very special men use their gifts and their platforms to bring hope and help to those in need. Host Dr Barbara Van Dahlen Executive Producer Adell Coleman Producer Jackie Garofano Associate Producer Brandon Tagoe Technical Producer Greg Schweizer Talent and Booking Team: A Lopez Media Distributor: DCP Entertainment

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Corporate Champions - Nicole Gardner and Andrea Inserra May 20, 2019

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In this episode of Inner Space Dr. Barbara explores some of the important work being done in the corporate sector focused on our Inner Space. Her guests are champions, innovators and she-roes who have helped convince senior executives to appreciate the relationship between mental well-being and productivity. Nicole Gardner is passionate about serving those who serve and their families. As a senior executive at IBM, she has used the might of her organization to harness knowledge and leverage innovation to develop new tools and create new opportunities for our veterans. Andrea Inserra didn’t set out to be a mental health champion but her compassion and determination to seek solutions for complex problems led her to recognize that more needed to be done to help those who were suffering emotionally. And her willingness to answer a friend’s call for help, led her to accept a very important invitation. Host Dr Barbara Van Dahlen Executive Producer Adell Coleman Producer Jackie Garofano Associate Producer Brandon Tagoe Technical Producer Greg Schweizer Talent and Booking Team: A Lopez Media Distributor: DCP Entertainment

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We Can Talk About Suicide - Dr. Jennifer Ashton & Dr. Keita Franklin May 13, 2019

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For this special episode of Inner Space, Dr. Barbara discusses a subject that is difficult and challenging – but one that is very important for us to talk about. She sits down with Dr. Jennifer Ashton, who you may recognize from her appearances on "Good Morning America” as the Chief Medical Officer for ABC News. Sadly, in 2017, Jennifer lost someone very close to her to suicide. As a result, she has written a very powerful book, Life After Suicide, that is helping families heal after an unthinkable loss. Next, Dr. Barbara catches up with another good friend and colleague, Dr. Keita Franklin, the National Director of Suicide Prevention for the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Franklin’s career – first with the Department of Defense and now at the VA – has been devoted to saving the lives of those who serve our country. Each of these guests are helping us change the way we think about, talk about and address the mental health challenges that lead to emotional pain and suffering.

Host Dr Barbara Van Dahlen

Executive Producer Adell Coleman

Producer Jackie Garofano

Associate Producer Brandon Tagoe

Technical Producer Greg Schweizer

Talent and Booking Team: A Lopez Media

Distributor: DCP Entertainment (edited)

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Shifting Family Dynamics - Ricki Lake, Wayne Brady & Mandie Taketa, Fred Knowles May 06, 2019

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Episode Intro: For this episode of Inner Space we're focusing on relationships and families, how they shape us, and the importance of working through the struggles that we inevitably face. Sometimes we pull together during times of crisis, sometimes despite our best efforts, our families can't withstand the strain and relationships end or change dramatically. As always, here on Inner Space, our focus is on how we can support and maintain emotional health and well-being during the best of times and the worst of times. Today's guests are all in the process of healing, rebuilding and sharing what's helped them and their families. First, host Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen sits down with Ricki Lake whose husband's suicide lead her to think very differently about herself and mental health, then she meets with Wayne Brady and his ex-wife, Mandie Taketa, who together, are redefining family, and challenging us all to rethink how we understand divorce. Finally, Dr. Barbara catches up with her dear friend, Fred Knowles whose family tragedy lead to a writing career and a professional opportunity he never could have imagined.

Host Dr Barbara Van Dahlen

Executive Producer Adell Coleman

Producer Jackie Garofano

Associate Producer Brandon Tagoe

Technical Producer Greg Schweizer

Talent and Booking Team: A Lopez Media

Distributor: DCP Entertainment (edited)

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Technology As a Tool to Wellness - Poppy Jamie, Tanner Hackett, Roni Frank Apr 29, 2019

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In this episode of Inner Space, we're asking the questions '”How are we using technology to care for our emotional well-being?” And “How can we use technology to deliver mental health care to those who are hurting?” To find out more on the subject, Dr. Barbara traveled across the pond and around the country – to consult with a few fine folks who are focusing on technological solutions. First, she touches down in London to meet with Poppy Jamie, creator of the Happy not Perfect App, then out to Los Angeles to talk with entrepreneur and mental health advocate, Tanner Hackett and finally back east to New York City to meet with Talkspace co-founder, Roni Frank.

Host Dr Barbara Van Dahlen

Executive Producer Adell Coleman

Producer Jackie Garofano

Associate Producer Brandon Tagoe

Technical Producer Greg Schweizer

Talent and Booking Team: A Lopez Media

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Younger Generation - Whitney Woerz, Justin Kay and Grace & Mira Apr 22, 2019

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For this episode of Inner Space Dr. Barbara is talking with some impressive young people who care deeply about changing the culture of mental health and asking them, 'what challenges are you facing, what are you doing to keep yourself healthy, and what are you doing to promote positive emotional well being for those around you?' Their answers may surprise you, delight you and we suspect they will give you a renewed sense of hope for the future. First up, she chats with singer, songwriter Whitney Woerz, then co-founder of "You Matter" Justin Kay, and finally Dr. Barbara gets to spend some quality time with two of her favorite guests ever, her very own daughters Gracie and Mira

Host Dr Barbara Van Dahlen

Executive Producer Adell Coleman

Producer Jackie Garofano

Associate Producer Brandon Tagoe

Technical Producer Greg Schweizer

Talent and Booking Team: A Lopez Media

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Mental Health and the Military - VP Joe Biden, Honorable Tobias Ellwood & Pam Swann Apr 15, 2019

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For this episode of Inner Space Dr Barbara heads to London for Give an Hour’s 2nd Global Summit on Mental Health Culture Change where thought leaders, influencers and advocates gathered to work on changing the culture of mental health – including attitudes toward mental health in the military and veteran community. This episode begins with a speech delivered by former US Vice President, Joe Biden – who joined the Summit as a special guest. Following Vice President Biden’s remarks, we hear a very personal interview with the Honorable Tobias Ellwood, UK Minister of Defence People and Veterans, who became a hero to many after his valiant efforts on the Westminster Bridge during a terrorist attack in 2017. Finally, Pam Swan, with Veterans United, stops by to talk about her company’s commitment to those who have served our country – and the importance of caring for the mental health needs of our military families and veterans.

Host Dr Barbara Van Dahlen

Executive Producer Adell Coleman

Producer Jackie Garofano

Associate Producer Brandon Tagoe

Technical Producer Greg Schweizer

Talent and Booking Team: A Lopez Media

Distributor: DCP Entertainment (edited)

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LGBTQ - August Getty, Rob Vassiliarkis, Frank McAlpin & 'Boy Erased' Panel Apr 08, 2019

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In this episode of Inner Space, Dr. Barbara explores mental health in the LGBTQ community. To learn more from leaders who are providing help and hope to those in need, she sat down in London, New York and Los Angeles for three inspiring conversations and a post- film screening panel discussion. Her first guest is fashion designer and activist, August Getty, next we hear from advocate and counselor Rob Vassiliarkis, followed by Frank McAlpin from the Los Angeles LGBT Center. Finally, this episode includes clips from a very special panel discussion about the critically acclaimed film, "Boy Erased."