Bullying

Undoing the Damage from Adverse Childhood Experiences

 
 
Ronni Tichenor who has a PhD in sociology, specializing in family studies, from the University of Michigan, and Jennie Weaver, who received her degree from the Vanderbilt School of Nursing and is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with over 25 years of experience in family practice and mental health joins eHealth Radio and the Mental Health & Health News Channels. Their new book, Healing Begins with Us: Breaking the Cycle of Trauma and Abuse and Rebuilding the Sibling Bond.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guests Ronni Tichenor & Jennie Weaver discuss the following:
Why did you feel called to write this book?
What do you mean when you use the term "childhood trauma?"
How can siblings help each other heal from childhood trauma?
What advice do you have for people trying to support someone who is healing from childhood trauma?
What do you want people to take away from your story? 
Ronni Tichenor has a PhD in sociology, specializing in family studies, from the University of Michigan. Jennie Weaver received her degree from the Vanderbilt School of Nursing and is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with over 25 years of experience in family practice and mental health. Their new book, Healing Begins with Us: Breaking the Cycle of Trauma and Abuse and Rebuilding the Sibling Bond (HeartWisdom LLC, April 5, 2022), shares their inspiring and hopeful story of healing from their painful upbringing.
Website: ronniandjennie.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/theheartandsoulsistersInstagram: https://instagram.com/ronni_and_jennie

Ava Otto Helps Other Kids Keep a Healthy Mindset

 
 
Ava Otto, the 12 year old daughter of Limp Bizkit's John Otto and recently also appeared on the CBS dance show, Come Dance With Me who is a big advocate for anti-bullying and is using her voice to help other young kids' mindsets joins eHealth Radio and the Bully Information Channel. 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Ava Otto discuss the following:
Growing up with a famous father, how did that play on your mental state as a child and being around kids or even parents who may have been jealous of your lifestyle?
You were bullied by other parents. How did you overcome this? What is your advice to other kids today?
You also give back through your own foundation, Passion Project X, tell us more.
Why do you love to inspire and bring joy to others via social media? Why does that keep you in a healthy mindset overall?
Ava Otto is a Los Angeles-based professional actress, dancer and model. When she was 5 years old, Ava performed a song and dance for her elementary school talent show. That was the moment she fell in love with performing. That same year, 2015, Ava booked her first job singing with Grammy award winner Darlene Koldenhoven. The following year she began her acting career and joined her first competition team at the local dance studio. Ava has earned numerous national titles, top placements, and top scholarships.
Ava excels in many forms of dance, including contemporary, ballet/pointe, jazz, hip hop, and lyrical, as well as in musical theater. She also studies ballroom and aerial arts. She is a natural contortionist and intermediate/advanced tumbler. Ava has choreographed with and danced in various concept videos with industry leaders. She has appeared in commercials, an independent film, various print campaigns, TV interviews, podcasts, and more.
Currently, she is dancing alongside her famous dad, John Otto, drummer of Limp Bizkit on a new CBS television show Come Dance With Me. The show is produced by LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell.
Ava is a highly sought-after dance photography model. In 2020, she was chosen to be an AS Dancewear Mentee by brand owner and renowned ballerina Alison Stroming. She enjoys modeling for the brand and supporting other young artists. Ava is passionate about empowering others through her nonprofit Passion Project X. The organization focuses on providing various forms of support to others who are pursuing their dreams.
Ava is equally ambitious about her academic career. She is in her final year of middle school and is currently enrolled in college courses. In her free time, Ava enjoys gaming, shopping, and spending time with friends, family, and beloved pups. She also enjoys vlogging, cooking, long road trips, and even longer naps!
Website: https://www.avaotto.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/avalillianaotto 

It’s Time to Abolish the Idea that Being Tough on Young People Improves Performance

 
 
Jennifer Fraser, a best-selling author and award-winning educator, who has a PhD in Comparative Literature joins eHealth Radio and the Bullying Information and Brain Health Channels. Her new book, The Bullied Brain: Heal Your Scars and Restore Your Health, delves into how bullying affects the brain and how the brain can heal.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Jennifer Fraser discuss the following:
Why did you become interested in what bullying does to brains?
What did you discover about how all forms of bullying and abuse harm brains?
Is the damage done to brains permanent?
Is it possible to restore normal organic brain health after abuse?
How can individuals whose brains have been bullied or abused get better?
What advice would you give someone who has a bullied brain?
Jennifer Fraser, best-selling author and award-winning educator, has a PhD in Comparative Literature. Her online courses and workshops provide dynamic lessons in the impact neuroscience has on personal development and culture change. Her previous book, Teaching Bullies: Zero Tolerance on the Court or in the Classroom (Motion Press, Aug. 8, 2015), explores what happens when the bully is a teacher or coach. Her new book, The Bullied Brain: Heal Your Scars and Restore Your Health (Prometheus Books, April 1, 2022), delves into how bullying affects the brain and how the brain can heal.
 
 
Website: https://www.bulliedbrain.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/BulliedBrain  Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/jen-fraser-phdTwitter: @TeachingBullies Instagram: @JenniferFraserPhD

Bully Proofing You: Improving Confidence and Personal Value from the Inside Out

 
 
Jeanie Cisco-Meth, a two-time best-selling author, professional speaker, educator, and parent, shares her scientifically proven system for improving communication and decreasing conflict as she joins eHealth Radio and the Bullying Information and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Jeanie Cisco-Meth discuss the following:
What makes you an expert on this topic?
Why did you write Bully Proofing You?
Who benefits from it?
How does it work?
What is the first step our listeners need to take?
 
 
Two-time best-selling author, professional speaker, educator, and parent, Jeanie Cisco-Meth shares her scientifically proven system for improving communication and decreasing conflict. She has written many magazine articles, been quoted in Forbes, and was a contributor for TheBlaze. She has been a guest on radio stations across the country. She has appeared on television for ABC4, Free Speech TV, and others.
As a former member of the military, Jeanie had the honor of being sent to OCS. This leadership training helped her in many ways; from starting three very successful businesses, to training staff, and mentoring others with their startups and staffing issues.
Jeanie was told in elementary school she would never make because she was too stupid. Thank goodness she didn't believe them because she never would have done the things she has.
 
Website: bullyproofingyoubook.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/officialjeanieciscometh  Twitter: twitter.com/jeaniemeth

Top skin cancer tips for people throughout the year with Dr. Justin Piasecki

Dr. Justin Piasecki a board certified plastic surgeon and founder of Harbor Plastic Surgery Center in Gig Harbor, Washington joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery & Skin Health & Cancer Prevention Information Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Justin Piasecki discuss the following:Not only is October Cancer awareness month but also is designated as National Anti-Bullying Month, tell me what Anti-Bullying Month means.What made you decide to partner (as an ambassador) with Angels & Doves?Your skincare line – Piasecki MD is very involved in giving back - tell us how.Tell me about your new skincare line.What are the top skin cancer tips for people throughout the year?Duration: 12:34
Dr. Justin Piasecki is a world-renowned surgeon specializing in skin cancer removal and plastic surgery. Always at the forefront of innovation, Dr. Piasecki pioneered the most advanced skin cancer treatment by combining the leading skin cancer removal technique (Mohs surgery) with cosmetic reconstructive surgery. He is the only doctor in the world to hold such certifications.
Dr. Piasecki’s proprietary skin care formulations are the product of his unique knowledge, expertise and creativity. Developed by the doctor personally, Piasecki MD products carry with them his distinctive mastery as a physician and surgeon, coupled with his extensive training in biology, organic chemistry and physiology at Stanford University and Vanderbilt Medical School. Piasecki MD formulations aim to help prevent skin cancer development while creating a radiant and youthful appearance.
An avid athlete and outdoorsman, Dr. Piasecki believes that looking good starts with feeling good and doing the best you can by your body and health. At Stanford University, Dr. Piasecki competed nationally on the swim team enduring rigorous training sessions designed for elite athletes. After graduation, he joined the US National Sprint Kayaking Team where he reached #4 in the world, winning gold medals at the Pan American Games, World Cup and the US National Championships. Today, he maintains his competitive spirit and healthy lifestyle by running to work, lifting weights, kayaking and spending time with his family outdoors in his hometown of Gig Harbor, Washington.
Dr. Piasecki has been featured on national television shows, Dr. Oz, The Doctors and Hallmark’s Home and Family, as well as in numerous print and on-line publications including USA Today and Oprah.com. He was voted one of “The Most Beautiful Doctors in America 2013”.

Links:
piaseckimd.com
harborplasticsurgerycenter.com
theskincancercenter.org
facebook.com/Piasecki-MD
pinterest.com/piaseckimd

Cyberbullying expert Sgt. Thomas Rich

Sgt. Thomas Rich, "the cyberbullying expert" has been traveling the country making a difference one school at a time & joins eHealth Radio. Sgt. Rich is the "original" creator/founder of a program called "Generation Text". After having huge success since 2008 with this program, he decided to create "Always Connected" in 2011 and take it to a whole new level.
Listen to interview [audio player below] with host Eric Michaels & guest Sgt. Thomas Rich discuss the following:
How did you first come up with idea of Always Connected?
What age groups do you address when you present these motivational speeches?
What is your message to the audiences that you speak to as you travel the country?
What has been your most memorable moment in this journey of yours, so far?
How can parents talk to their children about being more responsible with their online behavior and their everyday use of technology.


Detective Sgt Thomas Rich, is currently a certified police officer in the State of New Jersey entering his 15th year of service.
Sgt Rich is the "original" creator/founder of a program called "Generation Text". After having huge success since 2008 with this program, he decided to create "Always Connected" in 2011 and take it to a whole new level.
The purpose of "Always Connected" is to inform law enforcement, educators, administration, youth workers, youth groups, parents and children of all ages how to utilize technology in a positive way. Having dealt with children and investigations for the past ten years, Sgt Rich realized the huge impact that technology was having on children, especially in regards to cyberbullying, Sgt Rich decided to focus his efforts on educating audiences about current trends, real life problems and solutions for schools, parents and children. Most importantly help to address the problems that children face using technology and how these pitfalls lead to cyberbullying.
Sgt Rich has been a DARE instructor for the past 10 years and has been involved with the children in his town for the past 12 years. Having spent his entire career dedicated to children, has helped make this program exceptional at every turn. He brings the real world experience of what kids are going through on a daily basis and most importantly SOLUTIONS..... Solutions to the hard questions that children face everyday.
Sgt Rich has been servicing the Tri-State area since 2008 covering these very important topics.
The assemblies cover the ages from 3rd grade up through high school. He also has been featured as a guest speaker at the 2008 and 2009 DARE New Jersey Conference in Atlantic City, NJ and the 2008 and 2009 New Jersey Juvenile Officer's Association Convention in Atlantic City NJ.

Links: www.alwaysconnected.org

Hey, Back Off! Tips for Stopping Teen Harassment

Hey, Back Off! Tips for Stopping Teen Harassment
with Jennie Withers
Jennie Withers, author of Hey, Back Off! Tips for Stopping Teen Harassment from New Horizon Press Books and 16 year veteran of secondary education joins eHeath Radio.
Listen to interview [audio player below] with host Eric Michaels & guest Jennie Withers discuss the following:
How has harassment changed over time? Why is it much more insidious and dangerous today?
What makes Hey, Back Off! different from other bullying books?
Can you briefly explain the personality types you cover in Hey, Back Off! and their relationships to harassment?
How may parents know their teens are being harassed if teens aren’t talking?
What are some good strategies parents can use to help their teens deal with harassment?


Jennie Withers is a graduate of Boise State University, Boise, Idaho.  She is a sixteen year veteran of secondary education.  Jennie is the author of Hey, Back Off! Tips for Stopping Teen Harassment (New Horizon Press Books) and Hey, Get a Job! A Teen Guide for Getting and Keeping a Job.   She has also published or contributed to articles in The Ultimate Teacher from HCI Publishing, StopBullies.com, Boy's Life magazine, St. Anthony Messenger magazine, Family Circle magazine as well as other national and local publications.  Jennie lives in Meridian, Idaho, with her husband and two daughters.

Links: heybackoff.com

Three essential elements needed to change destructive messages with Thomas Gagliano

Three essential elements needed to change destructive messages
with Thomas Gagliano
Thomas Gagliano, the author of the book The Problem Was Me joins eHealth Radio. Thomas is a life coach who is also involved with parenting groups, individual therapy and marriage counseling.
Listen to interview [audio player below] with host Eric Michaels & guest Thomas Gagliano discuss the following:
How does a successful business man decide to write a self-help book?
In your book, you talk about a warden?  Who is this warden?
Can you give me an example of these  roles? People pleaser, caretaker, failure, invisible, defiant role...
How is your book different from other self-help books?
You discussed three essential elements that a person needs to change their destructive messages. Can you briefly discuss them?


Tom Gagliano was born in Brooklyn in 1958. He spent 27 years as a successful business man. In the last 10 years he spent less time in the world of business and more time helping others who suffered like he did from negative childhood messages. In 2011 he published his first book, "The Problem Was Me", and in that same year he graduated with a Masters in social Work from Rutgers University.

Links: www.thomasgagliano.com

Why bullying is not effectively handled in the schools with Dr. Wren

Why bullying is not effectively handled in the schools
with Dr. Wren
Dr. Wren, a former public school teacher, current college professor, published author, and educational researcher joins the show.  She brings to us 20 years of knowledge and insight into the world of education and our topic today which is bullying.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Wren discuss the following:
From a school teacher's perspective, why do you think bullying is not effectively handled in the schools?
If a student is being bullied, what can that student or parent do to bring attention to the situation?
As an educational researcher, you analyzed the U. S. Department of Education's report on state anti-bullying laws and policies.  What did you determine from that report?
Would you say that with more higher level attention being brought to bullying that one day bullying can be eradicated in the schools?
If I see a form of bullying in the street, or anywhere in any form what would you reccomend that I do that is wisest?

Dr. Wren is a former public school teacher, current college professor, published author, and educational researcher.  She is the president and CEO of Wren's Research and Consulting, LLC an educational consulting company that focuses on continuous school improvement.  She is a member of the Michigan Quality Council Board of Examiners who is responsible for assessing, recognizing, and ultimately awarding the Michigan Quality Leadership Award that is the highest recognition of performance excellence in the State of Michigan. Additionally, Dr. Wren is the owner of www.doctorwren.com.  Doctorwren.com is devoted to becoming the central location for all things education.

Links: www.doctorwren.com

How we can help end bullying among children in America

How we can help end bullying among children in America
with Richard Kincaid
Richard Kincaid, a classically trained Chicago-based singer and former businessman who founded the BeCause Foundation, a not for profit organization that combines documentary films and outreach campaigns to start and strengthen social movements joins the show.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Richard Kincaid discuss the following:
Why did you decide found the BeCause Foundation?
How did BeCause get involved with the Bully movie?
What are your thoughts on the controversy over the R rating?
How do you believe we can help end bullying among children in America?
BeCause is also involved in helping set up "121.Help me"- what is it?
I understand you're also a rising music artist on the FMQB charts- tell me a little about that!


Richard Kincaid is a classically trained Chicago-based singer and former businessman and CEO of Equity Office Properties Trust, the nation’s largest publicly traded office real estate company.  After having put aside his singing dreams for a long time, Kincaid recently decided to follow his passion and pursue music full time, currently promoting his latest single, "Ain't No Sunshine", a powerful cover of the Bill Whithers classic, which has recently reached the #15 position on the FMQB Hot AC Charts.
But, as he set about to finally fulfill his long set aside creative dreams, Kincaid, struck by the altruism of folks he met in the non-profit world, embraced his philanthropic side and founded the BeCause Foundation, a not for profit organization that combines documentary films and outreach campaigns to start and strengthen social movements. The documentaries the organization makes tackle such hot button issues as homelessness and healthcare, human rights in East Burma and sexual abuse of children.

Links:
BeCause Foundation: www.becausefoundation.org
Richard Kincaid:  www.richardkincaidmusic.com