Emotional Health

Understanding your process, from concept to inception

Dr. Nikki Martinez, Psychologist and Clinical Director again joins eHealth Radio and the Relationship & Psychology Channels to discuss understanding your process, from concept to inception.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:
No matter what we do for a living, we all have a process. Why is it so essential to understand our own?
If we are struggling to understand our process, what can we do?
Why does having the best personal process in place make such a difference for us?
Why do some people struggle with taking something from an idea, to a finished product?
Are there actual issues and disorders that make this process more difficult?
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 in psychology graduate studies, is a  telemental health psychologist, a disability consultant, and a blogger for the Huffington Post and Everyday Power Blog.
 
Website: www.DrNikkiMartinez.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez-35b36231 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNikkiMartinez Twitter: @DrNikkiMartinez Instagram: @nikkimaramartinez

How a pet helps improve one’s emotional health

 
 
Dr. Shian Simms, the doctor of veterinary medicine at Bideawee – headquartered in Manhattan joins eHealth Radio and the Animal Health & Emotional Health Channels. Bideawee is the oldest pet adoption agency in the nation and was founded 114 years ago.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Shian Simms discuss the following:
How does a pet help improve one’s emotional health?
How does “petting” reduce stress?
Can your depression problems improve when you interact with your pet?
How can a pet – especially for older Americans – help with body/mind and spirit?
Can you share a story or two about how someone adopted a pet through Bideawee and helped him/her in either an emotional or physical way?
Do you suggest pet health insurance for people who adopt from Bideawee as well as other pet welfare organizations? What are the benefits?    
 
Bideawee, which means “stay awhile,” in Scottish, is one of the country’s oldest and most respected animal welfare and pet adoption organizations. Founded in 1903, Bideawee’s mission is to be Greater New York’s leader in rescuing, caring for, and placing homeless cats and dogs with people who love them. Bideawee provides an array of high touch services including adoption centers, animal hospitals, pet therapy programs, and pet memorial parks that serve pets and pet lovers on their lifelong journey together.
Bideawee’s Loving Legacy program allows pet owners who pre-decease their pets to provide for cherished companion animals. Bideawee is a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 humane animal organization and 100% of Bideawee’s funding comes from private sources. Bideawee operates in New York City, Wantagh, and Westhampton.
 
Website: www.Bideawee.org

You’ve Lost a Loved One. Don’t Lose Your Health Too!

Robin Fiorelli, Sr. Director of Bereavement and Volunteers at Vitas Healthcare the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care joins eHealth Radio and the Emotional Health, Health Care & Health News Channels.
Robin Fiorelli has spent her career thinking about loss, death and grief. From what to say to a friend who is grieving to what a community needs when a public tragedy strikes, her education and experience as director of bereavement and volunteer services at VITAS Healthcare have served her, VITAS and the public well.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Robin Fiorelli discuss the following:
Does grief affect our overall health? Specifically what about our physical health and psychological health?
What is complicated grief and what risk factors are associated with it?
What are the indications that grief is moving from its normal course and becoming a problem?
What are some current theories on how our bodies process grief?
What are some tips for coping with grief – and keeping our own wellness in mind?
Summary: Grief is universal and it is a normal human reaction to losing a loved one.  Because the grief experience can be so difficult though, we often think we are losing our minds. So, it helps to understand what normal grief looks like, how we can help those who are grieving and what steps we can take to prevent grief from significantly affecting our health. 
 
Robin Fiorelli, LCSW, is senior director of bereavement and volunteer services for VITAS Healthcare. Robin develops, implements and standardizes VITAS’ volunteer and bereavement services nationwide. She also serves as the liaison between Global Partners in Care and VITAS’ 17 African hospice partnerships, and is liaison between VITAS Community Connection, a non-profit affiliate, and VITAS Healthcare. Additionally, she provides support and education to VITAS ethics committees nationwide. Robin has more than 25 years of social services and bereavement support experience. She joined VITAS in 1993 as a social worker in San Diego. She has served in her current position since 2003. “It was through my experience observing grief outcomes,” Robin says of the topic she will discuss, “that I began to conclude that those mourners who were able to gradually adjust emotionally, socially and spiritually also seemed to sustain better physical health overall. And they seemed to survive longer after their loss. Social support, faith and the individual’s psychological makeup have all been shown in the literature to greatly affect an individual’s grief outcome. “That’s why, at VITAS, we are careful to individually assess each bereaved caregiver’s history—coping with prior loss, social support, internal strengths—to develop a plan of care tailored to their current needs for grief support.”  Robin has received the national VITAS Award for Excellence in Management, been named to VITAS’ Leadership Council and won the Social Worker of the Year Award for the San Diego chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. She recently served two terms on the NHPCO bereavement steering committee—officially known as the National Council of Hospice and Palliative Professionals section of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.She is the author of many of the resources on VITAS.com written for grieving friends and family, and has contributed throughout her career to published books and articles on grief and loss and their effects on health.Robin earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work at the University of California, Berkeley.
 
Website: www.vitas.com

Cognitive Distortions and How to Break Them

Dr. Nikki Martinez, Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor again joins eHealth Radio and the Emotional Health & Psychology Channels to discuss cognitive distortions and how to break them.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:
What is a Cognitive Distortion?
Roughly how many cognitive distortions are there?
How do people develop cognitive distortions?
What are some examples of Cognitive Distortions?
What are a few suggestions for breaking Cognitive Distortions?
Duration: 8:14
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.

Thinking styles to avoid, if you have social anxiety

Dr. Nikki Martinez, Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor again joins eHealth Radio and the Personal Development, Relationship Advice &  Psychology Channels to discuss thinking styles to avoid, if you have social anxiety.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:
What is Social Anxiety?
Why is this such a common issue?
What are some thinking styles that are that should be avoided if you suffer with Social Anxiety?
What can you do to counter-act this way of thinking?
What is one small step someone with social anxiety could take TODAY to make a small step forward?
Duration: 7:12
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.

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