Depression

Many Voices ONE TRUTH, a new book designed to block out the world’s negative noises

 
 
Tracy Taris, the Owner & President of Southern California based Healing the Mind & Spirit, a full service mental health center joins eHealth Radio and the Mental Health & Relationship Channels. Her new book, “Many Voices ONE TRUTH” is currently available on Amazon.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Tracy Taris discuss the following:
Please tell us about your work as a marriage and relationship therapist in Southern California?
You are a woman of faith and your new book, Many Voices ONE TRUTH is a type of self-help book that combines your mental health sciences education with Biblical passages. Can you explain that for us?
n today’s noisy world, many people are facing depression and anxiety. Without giving away too much from the book, can you explain how your book addresses shutting out the negative noise?
As the eldest child in a large family, please tell us a little bit about the extreme responsibility that was placed on you and the fear and anxiety you felt at a young age and did this influence your becoming a therapist, speaker and author?
Although it is getting better, the negative stigma behind mental health issues and seeking help for personal problems still exists. How to you feel about this?
hat advice do you have for anyone suffering from depression, relationship conflicts, sleep deprivation and other personal issues where you might need a therapist?
Tracy Taris is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. She is president and owner of Healing The Mind & Spirit, Inc. where she leads a team of counselors. Her group practice is located here in the Santa Clarita Valley where psychotherapy services are provided in the form of couples, family, individual, adolescent and child therapy as well as coaching services that cover a variety of topics from creative blocks, nutritional problems, and women’s issues.
Tracy’s service to the Santa Clarita Valley also includes work as a Contract Therapist for College of The Canyons’ (COC) Student Health and Wellness Center. She is part of a team of therapists who provide therapy to students at COC.
Tracy holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with and emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism with an emphasis in Broadcasting from California Polytechnic State University.
Tracy completed her service as President for the Santa Clarita Valley California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists Chapter as well as her role in serving as Past President for the organization. Tracy is also a writer and has contributed to The Signal Newspaper as well as written workshops that she has taught for The City of Santa Clarita through the Seasons Catalog, her Private Practice, and for COC.
Website: https://www.healingthemindandspirit.com

Facing the Heartbreaking, Soul Numbing, and Searingly Painful Blow of Loss

 
 
Ashley Davis Bush who has been a psychotherapist for over 30 years joins eHealth Radio and the Emotional Health Channel. She's the author of 10 self-help books, including her latest book "Light After Loss: A Spiritual Guide for Comfort, Hope, and Healing".
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Ashley Davis Bush discuss the following:
How is "Light After Loss" different from other grief books?
It seems we don't take time to grieve but loss is everywhere. Why is the grieving process important?
Would the loss of a dear pet be approached in the same way?
You have worked with grievers for over 30 years. How has that impacted your understanding of the grieving process?  
You describe Light-shift practices in the book. Can you tell me about Light-shifts?
How do people make meaning out of loss?
Ashley Davis Bush, LICSW, is a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience working with grieving individuals. She is also a Reiki master and a trained spiritual director. Light After Loss: A Spiritual Guide for Comfort, Hope, and Healing (Viva Editions, July 2022) is her 10th book.
 
 
Website: http://www.ashleydavisbush.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/transcendingloss  Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/ashleydavisbush  Twitter: @AshleyDavisBush Instagram: https://instagram.com/ashleydavisbush
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What you Organically Need For Your Mind with Dr. Shara Ally

 
 
Dr. Shara Ally, Founder and CEO of NEUROorganics Inc., a revolutionary therapeutic counseling mental health service that fuses western and eastern approaches to care which has been recognized by Forbes, Yahoo Finance, Market Watch, and other major platforms again joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Mental Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Shara Ally discuss the following:
Can you tell us what NEUROorganics is and how this company came to be?
Who does NEUROorganics serve?
You have a service in NEUROorganics called NEUROmind. What does NEUROmind help a person solve?
What about NEUROsex? What does this service solve for someone?
Can you also describe how NEUROphysique and NEUROfinance services within NEUROorganics will help someone solve their problem?
What are some of the trends you are seeing right now given the post-traumatic stress people are experiencing from the pandemic, political shift, and the ongoing fight for equality?
Why should someone choose NEUROorganics over other mental health services?
Dr. Shara Ally is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the mental health company NEUROorganics Inc. Dr. Ally is the Head of the Student Wellness Department at Wilfred Laurier University, which focuses on the mental health and wellness of post-secondary students. She also sits on several boards including the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Global Research Federation Publishers, and the Mental health and Addictions Program Advisory Committee.
Through NEUROorganics, Dr. Ally provides mental health digital therapeutic counseling services for youth and adults managing stress in their personal and professional lives as it pertains to perceived challenges, intellectual and emotional development, and growth mindset. Since launching in September 2020, NEUROorganics has been recognized by Forbes, Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, Digital Health Buzz, and Market Watch. The company was born out of Dr. Ally's lived experiences, academic and professional opportunities.
Dr. Ally was awarded with a Fellowship in Chandigarh, India in 2019, where she met the Dalai Lama. After meeting and speaking with the Dalai Lama, she learned the eastern medicine benefits of approaching mental health and wellness through personal strengths and igniting personal resiliency and self-compassion for long-term mental health wellness. This working knowledge has been coupled with her expertise in psychiatry with a rich academic background in completing her Bachelor's of Science degree at McMaster University, Masters of Nursing and Business Administration, and her Doctorate degrees.
Shara has over a decade of professional experience of working in executive leadership roles in the mental health sector across hospital, community, and academic settings. She was also the President and Executive Officer of the Doctorate Nursing Practice Association at Western University in California, Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Toronto, and Research Assistant at Ryerson University in Toronto. Shara has had the opportunity to publish her research in the Family Physician Journal, Developmental Disabilities of Ontario textbook, and present across the USA, Canada, and Europe.
Overall, Dr. Ally's passion is concentrated in the mental health and wellness of people, and is an advocate for understanding the tools you already have to build resilience, inner strength, self-esteem and confidence.
 
 
Website: www.neuroorganics.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/NEUROorganics  Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/neuroorganics-inc Instagram: instagram.com/neuroorganics
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The Impact of Mental Health by COVID-19

 
 
Dr. Baljit Khamba, a clinic supervisor at Bastyr University Clinic and a core faculty member at Bastyr University California joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Mental Health Channels. Bastyr University is a nonprofit, private university offering doctoral, graduate and undergraduate degrees, with a multidisciplinary curriculum in science-based natural medicine.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Baljit Khamba discuss the following:
You have a history in working in the mental health industry, whether it is research or directly helping others with their mental wellness concerns. How have you seen this impacted by COVID-19?
Out of the people you have been seeing, are there similar patterns you’ve seen in their lifestyle?
So, how does what you’re putting into your body affect your emotions or mental health?
What has your research shown you about the effectiveness of probiotics?
How would you approach a patient that has been diagnosed with a mental health disorder like depression?
What are some other contributions to your mental health you can do from home?
Dr. Baljit Khamba is a clinic supervisor at Bastyr University Clinic and a core faculty member at Bastyr University California. She treats a variety of conditions but has special interest in nutritional approaches to anxiety, stress, depression, focus and attention, memory and cognition. She focuses on providing high quality care addressing the causes of disease and utilizes safe and effective natural treatments. She accepts patients and their families who are motivated to improve their health. Her emphasis is on disease prevention and health promotion through education and empowering her patients to become active participant in the management of their own health.
While completing bachelor and master’s degrees, she worked as a research analyst at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), where she researched alcohol addiction and anxiety, as well as nutrition and mental health. Dr. Khamba also has experience working in integrative psychiatric clinics, as well as more generalized practice, as well as being involved with research projects at the University of Alberta on natural health product safety in psychiatric patients. Dr. Khamba also maintains a private telemedicine practice.
Websites: https://bastyr.edu | https://bastyrclinic.org
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3 Steps to Pull Yourself into the Now and Overcome Fear

 
 
Lawrence Doochin, author, abuse survivor and entrepreneur joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Mental Health Channels. In his new book called: A Book on Fear: Feeling Safe in a Challenging World, he maps out a heartfelt method for overcoming fears and bad memories.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Lawrence Doochin discuss the following:
What are some of our more obvious fears and ones that are more hidden?
Where do our fears come from and why don’t we recognize many of them?
How do our definitions of success and failure contribute to our fears?
How do we give our power away and how does victim-hood play into this?
Why is it important to know ourselves and what exactly does that mean?
What would our lives and the world look like if gratitude, compassion, and forgiveness replaced fear?
Lawrence Doochin is an author, entrepreneur, and devoted husband and father. A survivor of harrowing childhood sexual abuse, he traveled a long journey of emotional and spiritual healing, and developed an in-depth understanding of how our beliefs create our reality.
In the business world, he has worked for or been associated with enterprises from small startups to multinational corporations. He is the Co-founder of HUSO sound therapy, which delivers powerful healing benefits to individuals and professionals worldwide. In everything Lawrence does, he strives to serve a higher good. His new book is A Book on Fear: Feeling Safe in a Challenging World.
 
 
Website: www.lawrencedoochin.com
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How to mitigate post traumatic stress from current events happening in the world

 
 
Dr. Shara Ally, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the mental health company NEUROorganics Inc. which has been recognized by Forbes, Yahoo Finance, Market Watch, and other major platforms joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Mental Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Shara Ally discuss the following:
How is NEUROorganics different from other mental health services available?
What is the impact of external stress to a person and how is that differentiated from a mental illness?
Can you describe the power of choice and how this affects your mental health?
What is the difference between perspective and reality of symptoms of stress and how does this manifest?
How can people mitigate post traumatic stress from current events happening in the world?
Dr. Shara Ally is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the mental health company NEUROorganics Inc. Since launching in September 2020, she has been recognized by Forbes, Yahoo Finance, Market Watch, and other major platforms.
The company was born out of Dr. Ally's lived experiences, academic and professional opportunities. In 2019, Dr. Ally was awarded with a Fellowship in Chandigarh, India, where she met the Dalia Lama. After meeting and speaking with him, she learned the eastern medicine benefits of approaching mental health and wellness through personal strengths and igniting personal resiliency and hope for long term mental health benefits.
This working knowledge has been coupled with her expertise in psychiatry with a rich academic background in completing her Bachelor's of Science degree at McMaster University, Masters of Nursing and Business Administration, and her Doctorate degree in California. She was the President and Executive Officer of the Doctorate Nursing Practice Association at Western University in Pomona, California, Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Toronto, and Research Assistant at Ryerson University in Toronto. Shara has had the opportunity to publish her research in the Family Physician Journal, Developmental Disabilities of Ontario textbook, and present across the USA, Canada, and Europe.
 
 
Website: www.neuroorganics.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/NEUROorganics  Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/neuroorganics-inc Instagram: instagram.com/neuroorganics
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A Holistic Approach to Helping Depression, Anxiety, and Memory Loss

 
 
Dr. Bob DeMaria, the Founder of The Drugless Doctors, a chiropractic practice in Cleveland, OH and Naples, FL that also provides personalized nutrition, drugless lab testing, and breast thermography joins eHealth Radio and the Chiropractor and Mental Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Bob DeMaria discuss the following:
What is mental health?
Why is there such an emphasis on mental health today?
How can the food we consume affect our mental health?
How can someone improve mental health conditions like depression and anxiety naturally?
If someone wanted to begin a roadmap to improve their mental health today, what are the first three things they can do?
Dr. Bob DeMaria is an accomplished healthcare provider with over forty years experience helping individuals from all over the world without ever prescribing a single medication. His educational background includes a degree in Human Biology, specialties in Spinal Engineering and Natural Orthopedic Treatments, valedictorian of his chiropractic class at National University of Health Sciences, and an NHD degree.
He is the founder of The Drugless Doctors, a chiropractic and nutrition-based practice, with locations in Cleveland, Ohio and Naples, Florida. His extensive research and clinical observations have been the foundation for his eleven books, including the new, “Dr. Bob’s Drugless Guide to Mental Health,” which he co-wrote with his wife, Debbie.
An avid fan of life after 5pm, Dr. Bob enjoys riding his bicycle, playing bocce, and celebrating any occasion with his family.
 
 
Website: druglessdoctor.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: instagram.com/druglessdoctor Facebook: facebook.com/druglessdoctor Twitter: twitter.com/druglessdoctor

How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Worsening the Opioid Crisis

 
 
Dr. Joseph DeSanto, an Addiction Specialist with BioCorRx Inc., an addiction treatment solutions company targeting substance use and other related disorders joins eHealth Radio and the Addiction Prevention and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Joseph DeSanto discuss the following:
How has COVID-19 exasperated the US opioid crisis?
What added factors may cause addicts to relapse during the pandemic?
How has telehealth helped serve the addiction recovery community? Can you tell me how BioCorRx uses telehealth?
What makes the Beat Addiction Recovery Program unique?
With the winter holidays approaching, why are addicts more likely to relapse?
How can family members help loved ones get help and navigate their addiction during these unprecedented times?
Dr. Joseph DeSanto is a Board Certified Addictionologist for DeSanto Clinics and addiction specialist with addiction treatment solutions company, BioCorRx. He has more than 12 years of experience practicing medicine, is a graduate of Lafayette College and attended the State University of New York at Downstate in Brooklyn for his medical school training. He completed his internship and residency training at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. In addition to his role with BioCorRx, he serves as a medical consultant for a number of treatment centers in Orange County, CA.
 
Website: BeatAddiction.com
Social Media Links: Twitter: twitter.com/biocorrxinc  Facebook: facebook.com/BioCorRx

COVID-19 and Mental Health Issues: The Changing Picture

 
 
Dr. Jason Levine, Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Los Angeles that specializes in Substance Use Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and anger management joins eHealth Radio and the Mental Health & Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Jason Levine discuss the following:
How has the pandemic impacted people with previous mental health or substance abuse challenges?
What are some things people can do to lessen their anxiety or depression?
What is the CBT Model of treatment?
What do you see as challenges ahead as the pandemic numbers increase and there is uncertainty around when things will get better?
How can loved ones get involved if they see issues developing with someone in their family?
 
 
Dr. Levine is a licensed Clinical Psychologist born, raised, and clinically trained in New York. He has held a number of leadership positions throughout the years and is currently in private practice in Los Angeles, CA. His most recent position was as Senior Executive Director of Promises Treatment Centers in Malibu.
Dr. Levine offers expert treatment for those who seek a caring and highly experienced treatment provider. He offers highly individualized cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic treatment in his specialty areas of substance use, anxiety and depression, LGBTQ+, persons with HIV/AIDS, anger management and smoking cessation treatment. Dr. Levine has been trained at the Mayo Clinic in their Tobacco Specialist Training Program to provide expert vaping, chew and smoking cessation services.
Dr. Levine received his doctorate from the New School for Social Research in New York City and has since been providing clinical treatment and administrative oversight to a myriad of cutting-edge programs for over 25 years. Dr. Levine has always made it his priority to implement the most innovative treatment solutions for the most challenging issues.
Dr. Levine can be reached at: levinephd@gmail.com.
 
 
Website: www.jasonlevinephd.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: instagram.com/levinephd  Facebook: facebook.com/jasonlevinepsychologist
The beliefs, views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.

Peace of Mind in a Technological Age

 
Yochanan Stoppi, an engineer and the author of Emotional Mechanics: Stopping Pi(e) joins eHealth Radio and the Mental Health and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Yochanan Stoppi discuss the following:
For the benefit of our listeners, give us an overview about your new book, Emotional Mechanics: Stopping Pi(e).
What inspired you to write this book?
Tell us about the stigma or fear that makes it hard for people with a background in STEM to talk about their personal experiences with depression or bipolar?
How has writing this book helped you?
Finally, what's a point or theme you would like people to know about your book?
 
 
Yochanan Stoppi is an engineer by education and training. He has used this scientific and engineering training in developing the approach, reasoning, and relationships presented herein. He is also self-taught in many subjects, including, but not limited to: philosophy, medicine, alternative medicine, health, nutrition, cosmology, physics, Taoism, meditation, counseling, and leading support groups. His favorite philosopher is Alan Watts, and he enjoys an eclectic array of music genres.
Website: yochananstoppi.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/yochanan.stoppi.9  Instagram: instagram.com/ystoppi  Twitter: twitter.com/YStoppi