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#719 Surviving A Parent's Addiction - Sepideh Saremi Oct 25, 2024

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Sepideh Saremi (@runwalktalk) is a psychotherapist and the creator of Run Walk Talk, an innovative approach to therapy that utilizes movement and exercise during your therapy session. Sepideh also shares an intimate portrait of her childhood which includes working through her father’s addictions and abuse as well as living as an undocumented person.

Sepideh’s links:

runwalktalk.com

sepidehsaremi.com

Instagram:

@runwalktalk

@sepidehiswriting

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#718 Bipolar 1 & Mortality - Ruby Cohen Love Oct 18, 2024

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Ruby Cohen Love shares her experience of living with Bipolar I, including extreme mania, hospitalization, and how she takes care of herself now. She also talks about the death cafe movement and her own company, Cafe Mortel, which provides community and conversation relating to mortality.

More about Ruby and Cafe Mortel: Café Mortel is a creative platform and production company that reimagines how we think about life, death, and legacy through art, design, and luxury. Visit the website to sign up and stay updated on her upcoming talk show, unique events, and exclusive product launches. Follow her on IG @Cafe.Mortel Visit www.cafemortel.world

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#717 Learning Vulnerability - David Finch Oct 11, 2024

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David Finch (@HoodFinch) is an actor/writer/producer turned full time visual artist. His new book of clever comics (Output of a Perfectionist) draws from the ups and downs of his own life, including his path to sobriety.

More about David (including buying his artwork or book of comics Output Of A Perfectionist)

www.HoodFinch.com

This episode is sponsored by Babbel language learning app. For 60% off your subscription go to www.Babbel.com/Breath. Rules and restrictions may apply.

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#716 Hypnotherapy - George Kappas LMFT Oct 04, 2024

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George Kappas is a hypnotherapist and a Director at the Hypnosis Motivation Institute. He unpacks the misconceptions about hypnotherapy, discusses how susceptible we are to language, and shares his experience with physical pain being solved through hypnotherapeutic techniques.

For more about George and the Hypnosis Motivational Institute

https://hypnosis.edu/

This episode is sponsored by Field of Greens. For 15% off plus free shipping visit www.fieldofgreens.com and use promo code MENTAL.

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#715 Dr Peter Levine - Inventor Of Somatic Experiencing Sep 27, 2024

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Dr. Peter Levine is a psychologist and biophysicist and the developer of the therapeutic modality, Somatic Experiencing. He is also the author of the wildly popular book, Waking the Tiger and Founder and President of the Ergos Institute for Somatic Education. He opens up about his own trauma and what led him to his ground-breaking work.

Peter's new book, An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey is available at:

Ergos Institute, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Amazon UK, Inner Traditions, Books A Million, andBookshop.org

Learn more about Peter and Somatic Experiencing® (SE™) at somaticexperiencing.com

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This episode is sponsored by 23andMe for 10% off go to www.23andme.com/mental. Total Health membership includes services initiated and performed by third-party clinicians and lab providers through the 23andMe platform. Additional terms and conditions also apply. See 23andme.com to learn more. Total Health Membership not available to residents of HI, NJ, NY, RI and US territories.

This episode is sponsored by IQ Bar. For 20% off all products and free shipping text MENTAL to 64-000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.

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#714 Surviving Sexual Assault - Mario Adrion Sep 20, 2024

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Mario Adrion (@MarioAdrion) is a comedian and former model who aims to bring vulnerability to masculinity. He opens up about several instances of sexual assault that he suffered as a model traveling the world in the hopes that it helps others share their stories.

For more about Mario: www.MarioAdrion.com

IG @MarioAdrion

Youtube.com/MarioAdrion

TikTok.com/MarioAdrion3

This ep is sponsored by Vimergy. For free shipping use code MENTAL at www.vimergy.com

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#713 Pregnancy & Mental Health - Dr. Kat Kaeni Sep 13, 2024

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Dr. Kat Kaeni is a perinatal psychologist and the host of the Mom and Mind podcast. She shares how she decided to focus on this under-resourced specialty and opens up about her own experiences with depression, anxiety, and OCD related to pregnancy and parenthood.

More about Dr. Kaeni:

Podcast: http://momandmind.com/

Website: https://wellmindperinatal.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momandmind/

This ep is sponsored by IQ Bar. For 20% off all products and free shipping text MENTAL to 64-000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.

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#712 The Science of Goodness - Dr. Jamil Zaki Sep 06, 2024

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Dr. Jamil Zaki is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Stanford who studies cynicism and hope. He shares what he’s learned through his research, what drew him to study the brain in this way, and offers practical ways you can work through your cynical tendencies and lean in to hope. Watch for his new book Hope for Cynics The Surprising Science of Human Goodness.

More About Dr. Zaki:

Buy his new book Hope For Cynics here https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Cynics-Surprising-Science-Goodness/dp/153874306X

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamil-zaki-b0b4a9192

Dr. Zaki’s TED Talk on “How to Escape the Cynicism Trap” with 3 million+ views

This ep is sponsored by IQ Bar. For 20% off all products and free shipping text MENTAL to 64-000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.

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#711 Undifferentiated Schizophrenia - Kody Green Aug 30, 2024

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Kody Green is a speaker, podcast host, and peer support specialist. He is also living with Undifferentiated Schizophrenia. He talks about growing up with a mother who has schizophrenia, how he came to terms with having it himself, and how he leads a full and functional life with the help of treatment and his support system. Look for his podcast, Unseen and Unheard.

For more about Kody: website: https://www.kodygreen.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schizophrenichippie?lang=en%22%20\o%20%22https://www.tiktok.com/@schizophrenichippie?lang=en%22%20\t%20%22_blank

Here is the article a listener mentioned on the podcast regarding ASPD and remorse/empathy.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0010440X05001392

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#710 Bullying - Paul Scheer Aug 23, 2024

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Paul Scheer (@PaulScheer) is a comedian, actor, podcaster–and now an author. He shares his story of living constantly on edge as a child and opens up about the physical and mental abuse he suffered. He also discusses how he broke the cycle and stopped himself from becoming a bully. Look for his new book, Joyful Recollections of Trauma.

For more about Paul including his socials and where to buy his book go to www.PaulScheer.com

Instagram @PaulScheer

FB www.facebook.com/thePaulScheer

His podcast How Did This Get Made https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-did-this-get-made/id409287913

Twitter. www.twitter.com/paulscheer

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/PaulScheerVideos

This episode is sponsored by Open Space Therapy Collective and their podcast My Therapist Is Out, both specializing in counseling and the LGBTQ+ community. For more info go to www.openspacetherapycollective.com

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