Mental Health News Radio

Travis Pipes was a featured speaker at the '17 'Many Faces Of Mental Illness Conference' and hosted by Siouxland Mental Health. His presentation focused on lived experience in both substance abuse recovery while struggling with a co-occurring mental health diagnosis. It's a story highlighted by perseverance, acceptance and finding the freedom to change. Travis was featured in the 'National Council Magazine' (Issue 1 of the 2015 edition) and brings his story of strength and hope as a survivor of addiction in collaboration with suicide prevention advocate Kevin Hines. They've collaborated to develop mental health content for articles on Huffington Post. Travis also appears in Hines' upcoming documentary film "Suicide: The Ripple Effect." Travis is also a member of the 'CNQR (pronounced 'Conquer') Collective' based out of Atlanta, GA. It's a program of the Kevin and Margaret Hines Foundation. It's a social impact initiative that aims to eradicate suicide and champion brain health by collaborating with change makers and social entrepreneurs. Travis is a Midwestern native currently residing in Wisconsin. He is a published sports writer and studied journalism at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. https://twitter.com/travisfpipes  https://www.facebook.com/t.money.pipes http://icnqr.com/travis-pipes https://17mproductions.com/ 

What on earth can we write about James Lott, Jr.? Witty, charming, warm, funny, charismatic - but the man knows. He knows what's up. Probably one of our most enjoyable podcasts with a fellow podcaster! Who introduced him to us? The great connector, Dr. Cali Estes.  James is an artist, a writer, a television host, a podcast host, a professional organizationer, coach and so much more. He knows the ins and outs of the entertainment world and STILL laughs from his belly. This was a fun show where we stole his line, "You just can't fake the funk!" For more about James visit any of the amazing places below: James Lott, Jr. AFIS CNA CTACC The Super Organizer LLC 213.309.3685 thesuperorganizer.com thesuperorganizeruniverse.comthesuperorganieruniversetips.blogspot.com blakhopeproductions.com @blakhopela @thesupero @alottinla

Our good friend Alan Scherer joins us after sharing the award-winning, animated short film Alike with our host, Kristin Walker.  Please check out the film at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDHIyrfMl_U which is a short film by Daniel Martínez Lara & Rafa Cano Méndez.  Alan is an incredible photographer, speaker, and advocate about Mental Health. He was one of the selected participants in the initiative called Deconstructing Stigma with McLean Hospital.  Alan shares his truths openly with so much passion and inspiration it's hard to not feel the rush of his spirit whenever he is speaking. Join us for a short show about creativity, spirit, and  how important it is to live your passion! For more information about Alan go to www.alanschererphotographer.com. 

Join counselors Melanie Vann and Melissa Richards with host Kristin Walker as they talk about the ABC's of Authenticity. What does being authentic mean? Is it always a "good" thing?  Can someone be authentically "bad"? What is the difference between being gifted at something, being authentic, and being gifted AND authentic.  www.mhnrnetwork.com

A bio from Ryan Orrock is never going to be a traditional bio. So let's play but please read his bio here. Best to listen to the show to hear what he does, why he does it, and how he can help you.   Student. Writer. Facilitator. Communicator. Coach. Mindworker. Bodyworker. Counselor. Healer. Trainer and even Dom. Most of all, Energy Worker. www.ryanorrock.com www.patreon.com/ryanorrock www.facebook.com/ryan.orrock

Dr. Paul Meier joins us on Mental Health News Radio discussing Passive Aggressive Personality. Counselor Melanie Vann, Author Johnnie Calloway and host Kristin Sunanta Walker open up the topic with Paul to discuss the symptoms of this disorder via case studies and personal interactions. What exactly is passive aggressiveness? Have you ever been accused?  It's term thrown around loosely and typically without any actual understanding of what it is and how counseling can help.  www.meierclinics.com www.mhnrnetwork.com

Thanks to Bree Bonchay, LCSW for calling June 1st the date of World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day. It was important for our host, Kristin Walker, to interview the friends that brought this awareness to Mental Health News Radio: Andrea Schneider and Christine Louis de Canonville. We've shared this walk for many years before we knew each other and then together the past 3 years. A whole lot of healing has gone on for each of us and for listeners of our shows.  Please visit Christine's website here for more information about her and her work. Please visit Andrea's website here for more information about her and her work.  Join us as we talk about what this day means for us, our friendship, and the thousands of people that have reached out for help upon finding our writing, hearing a podcast, being a part of a training session, or bumping into us on the street!   www.mhnrnetwork.com www.mentalhealthnewsradio.com    

Anna M. Jones, coauthor of What We're Afraid to Ask, received her M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Vanguard University of Southern California. Jones’ training includes integrative approaches built upon her belief in Christianity around areas such as trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance related and addictive disorders, adoption, identity, and spiritual issues. Jones believes that everyone has value, was created with purpose, and her belief that Jesus is the answer. whatwereafraidtoask.com facebook.com/whatwereafraidtoask 

Dr. Paul Meier joins us again on Mental Health News Radio discussing Paranoid Personality Disorder. Counselor Melanie Vann and host Kristin Sunanta Walker open up the topic with Paul to discuss the symptoms of this disorder via case studies and personal interactions. Anyone can go through a time of paranoia or several but to reach a level where this becomes pathological has damaging effects on the person diagnosed as well as those they interact with especially in close relationships. It is certainly treatable should the person affected make the brave journey into counseling. www.meierclinics.com www.mhnrnetwork.com  

One of our best interviews to date is with Dr. Adi Jaffe of www.igntd.me. His talks all over the globe are always a surprise for the audience. You'll find out why on this show. Great back and forth discussions about how the industry behind behavioral health has got to change in order to truly be effective. He's a disrupter - expect the unexpected and enjoy the show! Dr. Jaffe received his Ph.D., in Psychology, from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and his TEDx talk has been watched, and lauded, throughout the world for its authenticity and insight. Check out his visit with Dr. Oz here.  Using tools as varied as cognitive behavioral education, mindfulness techniques and the latest in biofeedback and neurofeedback, Dr. Jaffe has been known to change lives. www.nationalcouncil.org www.igntd.me

Eating disorders are widely misunderstood and yet they effect all races and all genders.This is a global epidemic that has been ravaging people for centuries.Two counselors, Shari Botwin and Melanie Vann, join host Kristin Walker for a very intimate conversation about treatment, our personal histories, and how misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and mistreated people are that suffer from this lifelong problem. Recovery takes on many forms over the course of someone's life. Certainly Western culture plays its negative role but this a problem all over the world. Melanie Vann is the Program Director for Mental Health News Radio. For more information about Melanie click here. Kristin Walker is the host of Mental Health News Radio and Founder of MHNRNetwork.com. Shari Botwin, LCSW has been counseling survivors of trauma and abuse for over 20 years. She has given expert testimony on most major news outlets and will be featured in a documentary later this year on healing from sexual trauma. She is working on her second book, Conquering Trauma. Through the years she has witnessed patients go from surviving to thriving into a full life.  The Role of an Eating Disorder in Staying Stuck in Trauma - Monte Nido http://www.montenido.com/2017/05/18/the-role-of-an-eating-disorder-in-staying-stuck-in-trauma/ www.sharibotwin.com

Dave Vigerust, Ph.D. is the Chief Science Officer of MyGenetx. Dr. Vigerust is a strategic scientist, consultant, teacher, and inventor, particularly in the areas of infectious disease, oncology, genetics, pharmacogenetics (PGx) and immunology. Dr. Vigerust earned his BS degree from the University of Texas at El Paso in Biology and Chemistry, a MS degree in Immunology and Microbiology from Texas Tech University and his Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Pathology from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He completed postdoctoral fellowships in infectious disease first at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and second at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the Department of Pediatrics. After completing his fellowships in 2009, he joined the faculty of Vanderbilt School of Medicine in the Department of Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology and was concurrently a Health Research Scientist for the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Vigerust currently maintains an Adjunct Assistant Professor position at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the Department of Neurological Surgery and is Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy. In 2014 he joined MyGenetx Clinical Laboratory as the Chief Scientific Officer and directs the scientific and educational missions of the lab. Dr. Vigerust’s academic and research interests focus around areas of precision medicine in cardiology, behavioral medicine, infectious disease, traumatic brain injury, neuro-oncology, neuroinflammation, and neurodegeneration. Dr. Vigerust has been widely published, including in 2016, studies in Clinical Diabetes, Future Cardiology, Future Neurology and Postgraduate Medical Journal. Dr. Vigerust was a speaker at 2016 TEDxNashville on the topic of Precision Medicine. www.mygenetx.com

Barbra Russell joins us LIVE from Navigating the World of Addiction in Littleton Colorado. She became a Licensed Professional Counselor as a “second career” and has spent many hours working with individuals, couples and families in her private practice. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s in Counseling and that “second career” prompted a move from Pueblo to Denver, Colorado where she works as the Director of the Counseling Department at the Potter’s House Church. Joins us as we discuss her new book, "Yes! I Said No!" which is now available through Amazon.com. www.barbrarussell.com

Author and businessman Kevin Cullis joins us LIVE from Navigating the World of Addiction in Littleton Colorado. We discuss his theory on having a poverty mindset and how to change your thinking about prosperity. His books can be found on Amazon here. Kevin Cullis is a former USAF officer, currently a business geek and an entrepreneur. He has his Masters Degree in Administration as well as 12 years of face-to-face experience selling both Macs and PCs to businesses. He loves helping entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners integrate, utilize, and optimize their marketing, sales, and business management processes to be profitable. The combination of both a business and a computer process perspectives makes him unique in saving and making money, especially when using a Mac. "How to Start a Business: Mac Version" is his first book. His second book, "HWJDB How Would Jesus Do Business?: Bible Secrets for Startups and Entrepreneurs" came about while discussing business with former Navy SEAL SOC Jimmy Graham. Did you know that in the parable of the talents a talent was up to 200 LBS OF GOLD? At 75 lbs one talent is worth in todays dollars $1.44 MILLION. One slave got over $7 MILLION to work with. Di you also know that 85% of the parable Jesus spoke were business topics? HWJDB goes into some details on how moral businesses should be. www.hwjdb.com

Broadcasting LIVE from the Navigating the World of Addiction conference in Littleton, Colorado, Dr. Dawn Obrecht shares her passion for the field of addiction treatment. She has traveled the globe and is the author of three books. Visit her Amazon author page here. Dawn V. Obrecht, M.D., was graduated from the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine and did an internship in general surgery and residency in emergency medicine. She has been the medical director of a chemical dependency unit and is a professor at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. For many years she had a busy family medicine practice. Licensed in several states, she now travels to small, rural communities, filling in for physicians who need time off. Having been in recovery from drug addiction for over a quarter century, Dr. Obrecht uses her experience with life-threatening illness to identify with and help others to heal and to hear God. DocDawn lives in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, with her husband, Erik Landvik, where she writes and consults in addiction medicine between her travels. Just as Dr. Obrecht found the courage and support needed to surface from 20 years of addiction with her professional skills and caring spirit intact – she has found a way, in this book, to not only help the addict but to also entertainingly enlighten family members, non-addicts and other physicians on the importance of their role in also understanding the recovery process. www.docdawn.com