Mental Health

Groundbreaking Docuseries Follows a Man’s Mental Health Journey

 
Adam Schomer, the acclaimed producer of HEAL and director of the newly released docuseries Selling Superman joins eHealth Radio and the Mental Health Channel. Adam’s docuseries explores themes that resonate deeply with our audience here on eHealth Radio—mental health, the cost of perfectionism, and redefining heroism.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels guest Adam Schomer discuss the following:
What is Selling Superman about?
This film is as much about comic book collecting as it is mental health and self-worth. Can you please explain how the series pulls back the curtain on how childhood dynamics and societal pressures shape anxiety, perfectionism, and self-perception.
Explain the significance of Authentic Heroism that you are trying to convey. Specifically, how Darren, the main character, redefines heroic qualities by unmasking his emotions and bravely confronting his struggles.
As a filmmaker how do you straddle Responsibility vs. Exploitation: The ethical challenges of storytelling when the subject’s vulnerability is at stake?
Philosophical Insights: From Nietzsche’s “Übermensch” to Superman’s moral lessons, as a filmmaker and storyteller how do we redefine value and purpose in a modern world?
The Pilgrimage of Healing: Why does a true transformation require bravery, perspective, and a willingness to confront the shadows within?
Film Synopsis: About Selling Superman
This groundbreaking docuseries follows a man’s mental health journey as he inherits over 300,000 comics, including a rare $3M Superman #1. Beneath the surface, the story reveals the burden of perfectionism, family secrets, and the transformative struggle to find self-worth in the shadow of a shocking inheritance.
About Adam Schomer
Adam Schomer is a documentary filmmaker, president of i2i Productions, and is known for going to extreme lengths to follow stories that empower us. Feature documentaries include the award winning THE HIGHEST PASS (2012), THE POLYGON (2014), ONE LITTLE PILL (2015), and WOMEN OF THE WHITE BUFFALO (2022). He is well known for producing the #1 iTunes Best-Seller and NETFLIX hit, HEAL (2017), which went on to spawn three online summits, a Heal book, the Heal podcast, and now Heal conferences. It continues to be the goto film for holistic healing and streams on Amazon Prime.
Adam created and directed the 10 episode docu-series THE ROAD TO DHARMA (2020), a heart pounding and spirit driven quest to find freedom on motorcycles in the Himalayas, and wrote its companion online course for Living a Life of Freedom. He just finished directing and producing the 4-part documentary SELLING SUPERMAN (2024) and writing/directing the feature documentary FINDING PEACE (2024) featuring the famed Tibetan Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard. I2i’s newest feature doc in development is ERIN’S LAW (2026) of which Adam is the executive producer.
i2i Productions is located in Santa Monica, California. Our mission is to Unite Through Wisdom and Entertainment. IMDb: Adam Schomer IMDb: i2i Productions.
Website & Trailer: https://www.sellingsuperman.com Trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SellingSuperman 
Social Handles: YouTube: @SellingSupermanInstagram: @SellingSupermanFilm Facebook: @SellingSupermanFilm X: @SellSupermanDoc
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Mental obstacles people are dealing with in 2024

 
Dr. Laura Ellick a NY and FL Licensed Psychologist with almost 20 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults with issues such as eating disorders, anxiety, depression, medical illnesses joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Psychology Information Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels guest Dr. Laura Ellick discuss the following:
Can you tell the audience a little about your background?
What drives you to helping people?
Can you discuss your book Wisdom from the Universe and the motivation to write it?
What are some of the mental obstacles you see people are dealing with in 2024?
When did you start your podcast and what are some of the discussion topics?
Dr. Laura Ellick is a NY and FL Licensed Psychologist with almost 20 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults with issues such as eating disorders, anxiety, depression, medical illnesses.
She is a speaker, life coach, and business consultant, and has been featured on TV/video channels speaking about mental health issues.
She works with VIP clients, athletes, and performers from around the country. Her first book, Total Wellness for Mommies, is available on amazon.com.
Her second book, Wisdom from the Universe, is now available via the Books & Resources page and on Amazon.
Website: https://www.lauraellick.com 
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.
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Healing America: Uniting the States of America

 
Lyle Greenfield the author of several books including Uniting the States of America: A Self-Care Plan for a Wounded Nation joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Mental Health Channels. The book was written with the goal of finding solutions for the current state of political divisiveness in our country.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Lyle Greenfield discuss the following:
Why did you write this book?
You have a chapter called "Tribes" - what do you mean by that and how does it apply to our politics and culture wars?
There are two chapters, "Meet My Mom" and "Meet My Granddaughter" ... why?
You talk about our nation having an "addiction problem" ... what do you mean by that?
If we are divided as a country, whose responsibility is it to fix things? That sounds like a daunting challenge!
Given the divisiveness you describe so pointedly in your book, do you remain optimistic about the future?
Lyle Greenfield is a man of many experiences. He’s worked in landscaping, construction, door-to-door sales, and a brewery before starting his career as a copywriter in NYC. Greenfield has served as president of the Long Island Wine Council, started a music production company in New York, is a founding member and former president of the Association of Music Producers (AMP). Greenfield is the author of several books including Uniting the States of America: A Self-Care Plan for a Wounded Nation, which was written with the goal of finding solutions for the current state of political divisiveness in our country.
Website: https://www.lylejgreenfield.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lyle.greenfield.5Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenfield___unitingX: https://x.com/areyousitting
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Exploring Mental Health: Sadness, Anxiety, and Popular Culture with Dr. Michael Schirripa

 
Dr. Michael Schirripa, an MD and a forensic psychiatrist, who works in private practice in Australia, where he provides specialists mental health assessments in the context of a broad range of medicolegal matters joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Mental Health Channels. He also provides treatment for a range of psychiatric disorders such as depressive disorder, bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Michael Schirripa discuss the following:
1What, as a psychiatrist, do you see is the difference between "sadness" and a major depressive disorder?
As a psychiatrist, what do you understand about the ways that anxiety can impact on people's lives?
What are some of the lifestyle changes that people can undertake to improve their mental health overall?
As a psychiatrist, do you believe that technology and its use is a positive or negative when it comes to mental health?
What is the role of popular culture when it comes to the way in which it portrays mental health? Does it help or hinder when it comes to issues like stigma?
What is the one piece of advice that you would give to someone who is struggling with depression or anxiety?
I believe you have recently released your debut novel. Can you tell us about that?
Dr. Michael Schirripa is a distinguished Adelaide-based psychiatrist with over two decades of experience in the field, encompassing both forensic and private practice settings.
He has extensive experience providing psychiatric assessments for courts, serving as an expert witness in various trials, treating patients within secure mental health facilities, and addressing complex mental health issues in prison populations.
Dr. Schirripa also maintains a thriving private practice, specialising in the treatment of chronic depressive disorders. Through his work with lifestyle psychiatry, he emphasises the importance of lifestyle factors, including diet, exercise, and sleep, in promoting mental well-being.
In 2024, he wrote, produced, and released the podcast series Mindhunting: Journeys In Forensic Psychiatry, which details all aspects of forensic psychiatry with commentary from real cases and his experience.
His debut novel, a psychiatric thriller called MINDHUNT, has just been released. It’s the only psychological thriller in the world written by an actual forensic psychiatrist!
Website: https://michaelschirripa.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: CLICK HEREInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelschirripaauthorPodcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drmichaelschirripaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelschirripaa
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A groundbreaking park that just opened in Flagstaff Arizona

 
Leah Williams , a mom, a health advocate and the Founder of The Barefoot Trail Foundation joins eHealth Radio and the Fitness and Health News Channels. Leah is here to tell us more about her journey to opening the park.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Leah Williams discuss the following:
You have an interesting background and worked in business/real estate law. What made you shift from more of the corporate world into more of a healing journey?
Talk to us about the Barefoot Trail and the Foundation. Is that one and the same and when did you open and the overall concept behind the trail?
Why Flagstaff in particular for this venture?
Talk about the six core values of the park and how does it help in terms of healing.
Are there other parks that are barefoot as well or is this more of a groundbreaking concept?
Talk to us more about the reflexology path and how it promotes environmental awareness?
What type of therapeutic programs or outdoor youth development opportunities are there?
Do you need reservations and what is the cost involved? Where can I go to get more information?
Leah Williams is the Founder at The Barefoot Trail Foundation. The Barefoot Trail - Flagstaff is an outdoor recreation park with a 1-mile reflexology path and adventure stations that visitors walk through barefoot. The Barefoot Trail, a nonprofit organization, also worked closely with local businesses to create a beautiful park and organized community-building activities. The overall mission to encourage everyone to get outside, exercise, and have fun in nature, will ultimately foster a healthier and happier community.
Website: https://thebarefoottrail.org
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Advantage Behavioral Health: Improving Access to Mental Health Matters

 
Colin Studwell, CEO of Advantage Behavioral Health, a network of behavioral health facilities called Harmony Bay and Victory Bay, committed to sustained healing and recovery from behavioral health and substance use conditions joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Mental Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Colin Studwell discuss the following:
Can you share your vision of Advantage Behavioral Health and your company’s approach to mental health?
What’s your secret sauce? There are a lot of mental health providers to compete with.
What are your future plans?
You combine telehealth with a brick and mortar model. How popular is telehealth? Is it effective?
What areas of mental health conditions are in greater demand today? Anxiety, depression, etc.?
Since the pandemic, there has been a significant increase in diagnosed or undiagnosed behavioral health issues among people of all ages. Who’s your typical patient?
As Chief Executive Officer, Colin Studwell is squarely responsible for the planning and execution of all major business initiatives throughout the Network.
Colin joined the Advantage team prior to the launch of Harmony Bay and was tasked with putting systems in place which would facilitate the company’s anticipated growth. To meet this challenge, Colin restructured the Network’s existing departments to facilitate the creation of an in-house Management Services Organization designed to provide a broad range of critical support services to Victory Bay and Harmony Bay as they grew. The ultimate outcome of this organizational overhaul was a finely tuned growth engine which allowed both Harmony Bay and Victory Bay to scale rapidly and into new geographies with no erosion of organizational efficiency.
Throughout his tenure at Advantage, Colin has served in a number of different roles across several distinct areas of the company, providing him with a unique perspective on the many functions of the organization. Colin now oversees all day-to-day Network operations, providing expert project management and leadership to the Advantage’s Executive Team.
Website: https://abhealthnetwork.com
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Narratives of Resilience: Exploring Trauma and Healing with Dr. Rivka Tuval-Mashiach

 
Dr. Rivka Tuval-Mashiach, the Chief Psychologist and the Head of the Community Services Unit of NATAL, the Israel Center for Victims of Terror and War joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Psychology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Rivka Tuval-Mashiach discuss the following:
Tell us a bit about yourself and what you do. We want to know more about what inspired you to specialize in trauma psychology, and how did your career journey lead you to work with victims of terror and war?
There are so many treatment methods. I understand that the NATAL methodology is being used in places like Chicago, in the US and also in Ukraine. Can you explain how narrative approaches help in the treatment of PTSD? What makes storytelling such a powerful tool in therapy?
Research is important for understanding all forms of psychology and how the mind works.  You've conducted extensive research on gender and trauma. What are some of the key differences you've found in how trauma manifests and is treated in men versus women?
NATAL has been working with people who are suffering from PTSD and trauma for more than 25 years. What are the most challenging aspects of working with victims of terror and war? How do you address these challenges in your work at NATAL?
As we just mentioned, a major focus of what NATAL does is to help and train other therapists and clinicians. What advice would you give to clinicians who are new to dealing with trauma patients?
How can non-professionals support friends or family members who have experienced traumatic events?
Over the years, how has your work impacted your view of human resilience and recovery?
How do you manage the emotional impact of working closely with trauma survivors?
Dr. Rivka Tuval-Mashiach is a clinical psychologist and senior lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Bar Ilan University, Israel. She is also the head of the Community Services Unit of NATAL, the Israel Center for Victims of Terror and War. Her research and clinical work includes the study of the use of narrative approaches to diagnose and treat people exposed to trauma and those with PTSD. Rivka also studies collective trauma, gender and trauma, and identity constructor processes following traumatic events. She uses qualitative and mixed methods in her research and has published extensively on these topics.
Website: https://www.afnatal.org
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalGlobal Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-friends-of-natal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanfriendsofnatal  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nataleng 
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A Family Trip Around the Sun: 29 Countries in 366 Days

 
Margaret Bensfield Sullivan an author, illustrator, and family photo curator, whose work combines personal passion for archiving with visual storytelling skills she honed over nearly two decades in brand marketing joins eHealth Radio and the Family & Parenting Channels.
She left corporate life to spend a year with her husband and two young children crisscrossing the globe, visiting 29 countries and six continents. She wrote about their adventures in Following the Sun: Tales (and Fails) From a Year Around the World With Our Kids.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Margaret Bensfield Sullivan discuss the following:
What exactly is a family gap year?
What inspired you to do this?
Where did you go? What lessons about parenting, travel and the world did you learn?
Do you have any advice for families considering doing something similar?
Margaret Bensfield Sullivan is author, illustrator, and family photo curator whose work combines personal passion for archiving with visual storytelling skills she honed over nearly two decades in brand marketing.
Margaret was a partner at WPP's marketing and branded content agency Group SJR, where she designed storytelling campaigns on behalf of clients like TED, Target, Disney, and USAID. She left corporate life to spend a year with her husband and two young children crisscrossing the globe, visiting 29 countries and six continents.
She wrote about their adventures in Following the Sun: Tales (and Fails) From a Year Around the World With Our Kids (December 5, 2023).
Website: https://www.margaretbensfieldsullivan.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/margaretbensfield Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretbsullivan  Instagram: @SullivanFamilyAdventure
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A Chinese Mother's Memoir, Completed by Her Son

 
Richard Perkins Hsung who has spent ten years editing and completing Spring Flower, by his mother, Jean Tren-Hwa Perkins, MD joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Mental Health Channels. This three-volume memoir that chronicles her life as an adopted child of American medical missionaries, survivor of China's brutal communist regime, ophthalmologist, immigrant, and mother.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Richard Perkins Hsung discuss the following:
What prompted you to compile, edit and ultimately, finish your mother’s memoir?
Did working on the memoir give you new insights into your mother that you hadn’t known before, or insights into yourself?
Did you gain new insights into the plight of immigrants to the U.S.? How about the way you felt about China?
How long did it take you to complete the memoir and what made you decide to make it into a 3 book series?
What do you think your mother would have wanted readers to know about her life?
Your mother arrived in the US in 1942. What was that like for her?
Talk about the role of missionaries in your family’s history. It seems like their involvement in China was far more than just a religious one. Can you talk about that?
How has your life changed since you completed Spring Flower? 
Richard Perkins Hsung was born in China in 1966 and was one of the first teens to leave China legally after Mao’s Cultural Revolution. He earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Chicago and became a professor at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, retiring in 2022. He spent ten years editing and completing Spring Flower (Earnshaw Books) by his mother, Jean Tren-Hwa Perkins, MD. The three-volume memoir chronicles her life as an adopted child of American medical missionaries, survivor of China's brutal communist regime, ophthalmologist, immigrant, and mother. Hsung lives in Madison with his wife, where keeping squirrels from digging up his backyard has become a daily scientific obsession. Learn more at Yangtze River by the Hudson Bay.  
Website: https://www.yangtzeriverbythehudsonbay.site/home-page.html
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-perkins-hsung 
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Lessons in Finding Center When the Kids Aren’t Alright

 
Celia Landman, MA, who is a mindfulness educator offering support to teens and adults joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Mental Health Channels. Her new book, When the Whole World Tips: Parenting through Crisis with Mindfulness and Balance (Parallax Press, Nov. 21, 2023), describes how to find balance while navigating seemingly impossible parenting situations.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Celia Landman discuss the following:
What was the motivation for writing this book?
What did you learn going through the process of parenting two kids with difficulties?
Do you think anyone can be ok with having their kids go through crisis?
You write about accompanying our suffering, is there a way to get to a place where you don't feel things as deeply?
You worked in an inpatient mental health facility for teens, what was the most valuable thing you contributed to your clients?
Celia Landman, MA, is a mindfulness educator offering support to teens and adults. She draws from experiences working with those impacted by trauma, addiction, and anxiety, and creates customized meditation, visualizations, and trainings to reconnect them to their wholeness. She was ordained by Thich Nhat Hahn as a member of the Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism. She is also a certified trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication. Her new book, When the Whole World Tips: Parenting through Crisis with Mindfulness and Balance (Parallax Press, Nov. 21, 2023), describes how to find balance while navigating seemingly impossible parenting situations.
Website: https://celialandman.com
Social Media Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celia-landman-232185149  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celia.landman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celiasacct 
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.
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