Emotional Health

Scientific Ways to Feel Happier

Dr. Nikki Martinez, Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor again joins eHealth Radio and the Emotional Health & Psychology Channels to discuss scientific ways to feel happier.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: What made you want to talk about this topic now?What drives your passion to want to help people find holistic ways to improve their mood?What is something that would surprise us that helps to make us feel happier?Are there regions of the world that show lower levels of depression and unhappiness? Why?Are there certain areas of the country more impacted? If so, what can they do to help themselves?
Duration: 6:17
Dr. Nikki Martinez received her Masters and her Doctorate from Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and completed her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois.
She is the Head of Clinical Development for www.DrNikkiMartinez.com, where she can be reached if you are interested in individual or couples work with her. She is an Adjunct Professor for 2 graduate programs, a Blogger for the Huffington Post, Everydaypowerblog, Older Dating, Success Stories, Sivana Spirit, Proud Stories, and a Contributor to the Chicago Tribune. She just published her first 8th book through Amazon.com.
Links:
Website: www.DrNikkiMartinez.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez-35b36231
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNikkiMartinez
Twitter: @DrNikkiMartinez
The views 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.

Alexis Nicole White and her journey with experiencing emotional abuse

Writer and speaker Alexis Nicole White who is raising awareness about emotional abuse in relationships joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Relationship Advice Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Alexis Nicole White discuss the following: What inspired you to write “The Covered”?Was there a real-life inspiration behind the protagonist in “The Covered”?What do you hope to accomplish from the release of your memoir?Is there a message in your novel that you hope readers will grasp?What exactly is emotional abuse?
Duration: 9:34
Alexis Nicole White is an entrepreneur, author and inspirational speaker. As a graduate of Purdue University, Alexis dreamed of climbing the corporate ladder.  However, life and relationship experiences have birthed another passion in Alexis. 
Today, this writer and speaker is passionate about raising awareness about emotional abuse in relationships. Her memoir, The Covered, highlights her journey with experiencing emotional abuse and how she survived and thrived.  Her goal is to help other women, young and old, do the same – survive and thrive.

Website: AlexisNicoleWhite.com
Social Media Links:
FaceBook: http://www.FaceBook.com/1AlexisNicoleWhite
Twitter: @IamMsAlexis
InstaGram: InstaGram.com/IamMsAlexis
YouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/AlexisNicoleWhite
Google+: https://plus.google.com/+AlexisNicoleWhite1

Marc Hoberman’s Memoir Search and Seizure: Overcoming Illness and Adversity

Marc Hoberman, the author of Search and Seizure: Overcoming Illness and Adversity joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Emotional Health Channels. Marc will share how he uses his memoir in his tutoring business and teaching of English.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Marc Hoberman discuss the following:What mindset does a person need to have in order to improve his or her health?How did you you deal with your diagnosis of epilepsy as a teenager?How have you improved your health over the years?What have you learned about the difference between emotional health and physical health?How does your memoir resonate with teens and parents alike?
Duration: 8:05
As an English teacher for more than 30 years and camp administrator and consultant for almost as long, Marc Hoberman has come to realize that children today need to learn how to deal with the often unexpected struggles in their lives. Marc wrote his memoir to help teens and their parents navigate through myriad issues that often confront them when they least expect it. Both mental and physical health are difficult to maintain at times, but a positive attitude and focus can help you make sure that your illness doesn’t’ define you.
Bullying, drug use, depression, and teen suicide have touched the lives of far too many young people; it’s important for them to see that there are ways to avoid the negative outcomes that some have experienced. 
In Marc’s years in education, tutoring, and camp consulting,  he was voted into Who’s Who in American Teachers and has been a featured speaker at the Young Adult Institute (YAI) Conference in New York City, the New York State and New Jersey Reading Conferences, the Tristate Camping Conference in New York and New Jersey, and The Canada Camping Conference.
As the owner of Grade Success Tutoring for over twenty years, Marc has helped many of his clients work through much more than just tests and academics. He has helped people who have experienced personal, physical, and emotional difficulties.

Websites: www.gradesuccess.com | www.marchoberman.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: facebook.com/gradesuccess
Twitter: @GradeSuccess

Dealing with mixed feelings of jealousy and happiness simultaneously

Dr. Nikki Martinez, Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor again joins eHealth Radio and the Psychology Channel to discuss dealing with mixed feelings of jealousy and happiness simultaneously.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following: Why might someone be in the position of struggling with feelings of happiness and jealousy?Is this is common feeling? If so, why?What can one do if they find themselves faced with this type of situation?Should the individual come clean to the other person, or is it best to resolve their feelings in other ways?How does one overcome their own feelings of shame and guilt for being jealous of another persons happiness?
Duration: 9:36
Dr. Nikki Martinez received her Masters and her Doctorate from Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and completed her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois.
She is the Head of Clinical Development for www.DrNikkiMartinez.com, where she can be reached if you are interested in individual or couples work with her. She is an Adjunct Professor for 2 graduate programs, a Blogger for the Huffington Post, Everydaypowerblog, Older Dating, Success Stories, and a Contributor to the Chicago Tribune. She just published her first 8th book through Amazon.com.
Links:
Website: www.DrNikkiMartinez.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez-35b36231
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNikkiMartinez
Twitter: @DrNikkiMartinez
The views 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.

Not Your Father's Psychoanalysis

Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin, a psychoanalyst who helps people lose weight without dieting again joins eHealth Radio and the Weight Management Channel to explain what psychoanalysis is (and isn't) and how it can help you.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin discuss the following:What's the difference between psychoanalysis and psychotherapy?Is everything about the past?Is it always the mother's fault?Why not just prescribe medication?What's with the couch?
Duration: 17:06
Nina Savelle-Rocklin, Psy.D. is a psychoanalyst, author, speaker and internationally-recognized expert in weight, food and body image issues.  She has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Prevention, Real Simple, Huffington Post and many other publications.  She is a frequent guest expert and has spoken at many summits and events, including the prestigious National Meeting of the American Psychoanalytic  Association.
Dr. Nina brings a fresh perspective by helping people understand "why" they turn to food instead of focusing on what they’re eating.  In addition to her private practice, she writes an award-winning blog, Make Peace With Food, hosts a popular podcast, Win The Diet War with Dr. Nina, and offers "food for thought" on her video series, The Dr. Nina Show.   Her book on the psychoanalytic treatment of eating disorders is to be published by Rowman & Littlefield this year.

Website: www.winthedietwar.com
Follow Dr. Nina:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winthedietwar
Twitter: @WinTheDietWar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/win_the_diet_war
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/winthedietwar

Does Your Spouse Have Intimacy Anorexia?

Dr. Doug Weiss, the Executive Director at Heart to Heart Counseling Center who has been successfully counseling hurting hearts and relationships for more than 20 years joins eHealth Radio and the Relationship and Sexual Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Doug Weiss discuss the following: Tell us about your background in the field and what inspired you to specialize in sex addiction.What services do you offer at Heart to Heart Counseling Center?In one of your books, "Intimacy Anorexia - Healing the Hidden Addiction in Your Marriage" you discuss intimacy anorexia... What does it mean to be an intimate anorexic?How can one distinguish between healthy marital disputes and being an intimate anorexic?Does intimacy anorexia fall under the umbrella of sex addiction?How can one take the steps to overcome their intimacy anorexia?Conclusion: I tell couples Intimacy Anorexia is totally curable if the person or couple work on the solutions. First get informed and then get to work starting with the three dailies we discussed earlier.
Duration: 7:36
Dr. Doug Weiss is the President of the American Association for Sex Addiction Therapy (AASAT), a Licensed Psychologist, Best-Selling Author and the Executive Director of Heart to Heart Counseling Center, the premiere sexual recovery and relationship center in the country dedicated to healing the Sexually Addicted and Intimacy Anorexics, along with their partners.
As Director, Dr. Weiss maintains a number of counselors, support groups, as well as 3 and 5 day intensive workshops. He is a frequent guest to national television, radio and print media, including Oprah and Dr. Phil. Dr. Weiss’ work and writings even fueled a Lifetime Network movie, Sex Lies and Obsession, as well as an international documentary depicting his private counseling practice.
In addition to counseling, Dr. Weiss is a prolific writer on marriage, addiction and self help topics pertaining to intimacy in marriage, singlehood, men’s and women’s issues and recovery from addiction. Dr. Weiss is an Amazon Best Seller, publishing more than 20 books on addiction recovery as well as many books and DVDs for marriage and youth.
As the President of the American Association for Sex Addiction Therapy (AASAT), Dr. Weiss developed the Sex Addiction Training program to train therapists and coaches on how to treat sexual addiction. This program uses Dr. Weiss’ own methodology and modality, as well as his clinical application for treating sexual addiction, providing proven treatment for sexual addiction recovery.
For more than 20 years, Dr. Weiss has had the opportunity to see thousands of men and women free themselves from their sexual addictions and has helped repair marriages on the brink of divorce. He loves seeing addicts, spouses and marriages in recovery and is committed to repairing relationships and improving lives.

Website: www.drdougweiss.com
Follow Dr. Weiss:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdougweiss
Twitter: @drdougweiss

Addressing the Stigma of Mental Illness

Diana Ketterman, Mental Health Author, Speaker, and Education Provider joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Mental Health Channels.  Diana is owner of Mastering Mental Health, where she provides mental health speaking and curriculum services for educators, students, parents, social workers, faith-based organizations, women's groups, and public groups.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Diana Ketterman discuss the following:What is your purpose for being on the show today?What is mental health stigma?How does mental health differ from mental illness?What are some mental illness facts that are related to youth?What are some of the causes of mental illness?

Duration: 13:06
For nearly her entire childhood, Diana Ketterman grew up in a home with a mother who suffered from undiagnosed paranoid schizophrenia. When Diana was 13 years old, her father was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor affecting his mental capacity. It took his life at the age of 40 when Diana was just 17 years old. Diana, the oldest of three children increasingly took on many adult responsibilities as her parent's illnesses became predominant.
Through resiliency, Diana overcame her early obstacles to build an impressive career, one that combines her interests in teaching and technology while allowing her to stay connected to her community. Diana has 23 years in the field of education, 6 years working for the federal government and a lifetime of experience in building resiliency in coping with mental illness.
Diana holds a BS in Business Administration and Accounting and a MS in Computers in Education. Diana has earned many achievements in education including being named the SBEA Teacher of the Year. She was instrumental in working with Virginia state politicians and educators to establish state standards and college frameworks for students to receive technical industry certifications. Her teaching methods have been published in the National Business Education Yearbook, and her lesson plans have been published in a high school textbook by Cengage Learning.
Diana has been a speaker on the local, state and national level, writing and advocating the implementation of business and technology curriculum. She served as the adviser for a division of Future Business Leaders of America. Under her leadership students were awarded national recognition during multiple years.
Diana graduated from the first cohort of the Future FEMA Leaders, a prestigious program which allowed her to travel and learn about the interworking of the agency.  With this opportunity she developed her professional network which included mentoring by senior executive leadership.
Diana is currently putting her years of technical and public-speaking experience to good use as she promotes a media campaign in parallel with the publication of her first book, A Child of Royalty.  Her experiences entailed a United Way presentation with CNN writer and senior producer Wayne Drash. Diana has also co-authored a Virginia regional United Way community mental health report.
Diana has been actively involved with the national community dialogue through Creating Community Solutions and the Text, Talk, Act campaign.  Diana’s work was represented at the 2016 Tucson Festival of Books in Tucson, Arizona.
It is with passion that Diana has produced this first children’s workbook, Making Sense of Me.  Diana believes that everyone experiences depression and anxiety at some point in life.  She says, “It is more apparent that we as a society must do something to enable children to have a voice, to learn to identify their emotions, and to build resiliency in being overcomers.”

Website: www.masteringmentalhealth.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masteringmentalhealth
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Embrace Your Inner Healer with the Emotion Code

Kathryn Hill, Owner of Wholesome Junction that provides chakra clearing, energy balancing, and life coaching services in the Milwaukee Area joins eHealth Radio and the Emotional Health and Personal Development Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & Kathryn Hill discuss the following:How did you get started with energy work?Tell me more about the Emotion Code?What are trapped emotions and how can you remove these by yourself, without a practitioner?What other ways can you enhance your own healing efforts?For those who don’t know: What are Chakras?
Duration: 18:01
Kathryn Hill has been doing energy work for 30 years. She is a Certified Life Coach, a Certified Lemurian Light Healer, Certified Emotion Code Practitioner and Body Code Practitioner. She was trained personally by Dr. Bradley Nelson, author of The Emotion Code. Wholesome Junction is the junction of Eastern and Western Medicine. She recently gave a seminar on the power of using magnets for Edgar Cayce’s Association for Research and Enlightenment. In her seminars, she teaches how to use a pendulum and other tools to bring health and healing to your family. Her seminars are all about empowering people to be their own healers.

Website: www.wholesomejunction.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholesomejunction
Twitter: @WholesmJunction
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Grieving Mom Founds Emotional Wellness Company

Rachel Tenpenny Crawford, a Grief Recovery Specialist and the Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Teamotions, an emotional wellness company joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Rachel Tenpenny Crawford discuss the following:When and why was Teamotions founded?Teamotions is an emotional wellness company. What do you offer your customers to achieve emotional wellness?What is the Teamotions Method?What are adaptogens and why are they included in each of your teas?In addition to Teamotions, what other ventures are you pursuing?Is there anything to share for those listening in that they should be aware of, of not to do, when a friend or someone you care about loses a loved one?
Duration: 12:54
Rachel Tenpenny Crawford is the Co-Founder of Teamotions, an emotional wellness company based in Ojai, California. Through tea tastings, public speaking events, podcasts, and her writing, Rachel teaches users how to use the Teamotions line of hand-blended teas as a tool  to cultivate a heart-centered approach to emotional health and well-being. As a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, Rachel is a passionate advocate for holistic grief recovery and emotional healing and well-being.

Website: www.Teamotionstea.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Teamotions
Twitter: @Teamotions
Instagram: @Teamotions
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