Mental Health

It’s Ok To Be Not Ok: Acknowledging Grief and Depression

 
Dr. Nikki Martinez, an Independent Medical Expert at the Federal level and has been an Adjunct professor for the past 13 years joins eHealth Radio and the Psychology & Relationships Channels. Dr. Martinez also works as an Independent Consultant for Various Individuals, Groups, and Organizations, as she continues to see a small caseload of Individual and Couple patients through Tele-Mental Health Services on a regular basis.
Topic: It's Ok To Be Not Ok: Acknowledging Grief and Depression
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:
What made you think of this topic and this title?
I know you noted that this topic has a very personal significance to you, can you talk a bit about that?
What might the person thinking of harming themselves be thinking and doing around the time of the act?
Why might people, and especially professionals, like yourself, struggle to acknowledge grief and depression?
What should one remember if they or someone they know is struggling with thoughts of harming themselves? 
Dr. Nicole Martinez received her master’s 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. Prior to that she attended the University of St. Francis where she completed a double major in Psychology and Therapeutic Recreation. Dr. Martinez has experience working with adolescents and adults in individual, family, and group treatment.
Her therapeutic style can be described as integrative, assessing the needs and style that will best serve the individual client. She typically has a mix between Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and various holistic approaches, with an emphasis in CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Positive Psychology. She believes in exploring the connection between the body and the mind to treat all the individuals’ needs. Her belief is that an individual must explore many areas of their functioning to ensure optimum health physically and emotionally.
She stresses the essential belief that the therapist and client relationship is collaborative in nature, and the two are 'partners,' who communicate from the first steps of designing the course and goals of treatment, as well as what the priorities will be. Dr. Martinez understands that it is just as important to identify any treatment styles, tools, techniques, or methods that 'did not' work, as did, so that the two of you can work together charting a new path and avoiding precious time and frustration on that which has already been proven to be a poor fit. Dr. Martinez also understands that each person is unique, there is no 'one size fits all,' and that the needs of an individual may not only change from the initial inception of a treatment plan, but from month to month or session to session, and that adapting and meeting the patient 'where they are at,' at any given moment is essential to both letting the patient know they are being heard and attended to, as well as positive treatment outcomes.
Areas of expertise: Medical and health psychology, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders and neurodivergent considerations, LGBTQ populations, bereavement, forensics, substance abuse, addictive issues, couples work, MISA, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence, sex offenders, special needs populations, and chronic medical issues and rare diseases. Evaluation and assessment of the above-mentioned individuals.
Website: https://www.drnikkimartinez.com
Resource: EverydayPower.com [key word “Nikki Martinez”]
Social Media: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez
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.

The Eternal Present: Living in the Here and Now

 
Dr. Nikki Martinez, an Independent Medical Expert at the Federal level and has been an Adjunct professor for the past 13 years joins eHealth Radio and the Psychology & Relationships Channels. Dr. Martinez also works as an Independent Consultant for Various Individuals, Groups, and Organizations, as she continues to see a small caseload of Individual and Couple patients through Tele-Mental Health Services on a regular basis.
Topic: The Eternal Present: Living in the Here and Now
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:
When You Say "The Eternal Present," because this is a phrase we have seen used in other contexts, what do YOU mean by it?
To understand the benefits of being 'present,' we have to understand the harmfulness of 'living in the past,' can you say a little about that?
You also note that it can be unproductive to obsess about the future. Can you speak a little about that?
How does the concept of the "Eternal Present" represent or mirror your treatment philosophy?
Once people see the benefits of living in the present, do they ever 'slip up' and revert to old behaviors and ways of thinking and acting?
Dr. Nicole Martinez received her master’s 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. Prior to that she attended the University of St. Francis where she completed a double major in Psychology and Therapeutic Recreation. Dr. Martinez has experience working with adolescents and adults in individual, family, and group treatment.
Her therapeutic style can be described as integrative, assessing the needs and style that will best serve the individual client. She typically has a mix between Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and various holistic approaches, with an emphasis in CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Positive Psychology. She believes in exploring the connection between the body and the mind to treat all the individuals’ needs. Her belief is that an individual must explore many areas of their functioning to ensure optimum health physically and emotionally.
She stresses the essential belief that the therapist and client relationship is collaborative in nature, and the two are 'partners,' who communicate from the first steps of designing the course and goals of treatment, as well as what the priorities will be. Dr. Martinez understands that it is just as important to identify any treatment styles, tools, techniques, or methods that 'did not' work, as did, so that the two of you can work together charting a new path and avoiding precious time and frustration on that which has already been proven to be a poor fit. Dr. Martinez also understands that each person is unique, there is no 'one size fits all,' and that the needs of an individual may not only change from the initial inception of a treatment plan, but from month to month or session to session, and that adapting and meeting the patient 'where they are at,' at any given moment is essential to both letting the patient know they are being heard and attended to, as well as positive treatment outcomes.
Areas of expertise: Medical and health psychology, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders and neurodivergent considerations, LGBTQ populations, bereavement, forensics, substance abuse, addictive issues, couples work, MISA, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence, sex offenders, special needs populations, and chronic medical issues and rare diseases. Evaluation and assessment of the above-mentioned individuals.
Website: https://www.drnikkimartinez.com
Resource: EverydayPower.com [key word “Nikki Martinez”]
Social Media: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez
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.

What You’re Saying When You Give Someone the Silent Treatment

 
Dr. Nikki Martinez, an Independent Medical Expert at the Federal level and has been an Adjunct professor for the past 13 years joins eHealth Radio and the Psychology & Relationships Channels. Dr. Martinez also works as an Independent Consultant for Various Individuals, Groups, and Organizations, as she continues to see a small caseload of Individual and Couple patients through Tele-Mental Health Services on a regular basis.
Topic: What You're Saying When You Give Someone the Silent Treatment (Based on Daryl Austin's article from the Atlantic)
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:
What are the different names and types of "Silent Treatment" that we have seen throughout history?
How common is it for people to 'use' the silent treatment as a tool, or to have the 'silent treatment' used against them?
What can be the more serious consequences of what we know as "Ostracism?"
What are the reasons that people become perpetrators of silent treatment?
What can be the real-world impact on the victims of the silent treatment? 
Dr. Nicole Martinez received her master’s 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. Prior to that she attended the University of St. Francis where she completed a double major in Psychology and Therapeutic Recreation. Dr. Martinez has experience working with adolescents and adults in individual, family, and group treatment.
Her therapeutic style can be described as integrative, assessing the needs and style that will best serve the individual client. She typically has a mix between Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and various holistic approaches, with an emphasis in CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Positive Psychology. She believes in exploring the connection between the body and the mind to treat all the individuals’ needs. Her belief is that an individual must explore many areas of their functioning to ensure optimum health physically and emotionally.
She stresses the essential belief that the therapist and client relationship is collaborative in nature, and the two are 'partners,' who communicate from the first steps of designing the course and goals of treatment, as well as what the priorities will be. Dr. Martinez understands that it is just as important to identify any treatment styles, tools, techniques, or methods that 'did not' work, as did, so that the two of you can work together charting a new path and avoiding precious time and frustration on that which has already been proven to be a poor fit. Dr. Martinez also understands that each person is unique, there is no 'one size fits all,' and that the needs of an individual may not only change from the initial inception of a treatment plan, but from month to month or session to session, and that adapting and meeting the patient 'where they are at,' at any given moment is essential to both letting the patient know they are being heard and attended to, as well as positive treatment outcomes.
Areas of expertise: Medical and health psychology, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders and neurodivergent considerations, LGBTQ populations, bereavement, forensics, substance abuse, addictive issues, couples work, MISA, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence, sex offenders, special needs populations, and chronic medical issues and rare diseases. Evaluation and assessment of the above-mentioned individuals.
Website: https://www.drnikkimartinez.com
Resource: EverydayPower.com [key word “Nikki Martinez”]
Social Media: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez
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.

Improving the health and well-being of patients affected by Alzheimer’s disease

 
 
Ram Mukunda and Claudia Grimaldi from IGC Pharma, a clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on improving the health and well-being of patients affected by Alzheimer’s disease and bringing these therapies to market joins eHealth Radio and the Alzheimer’s Information and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guests Ram Mukunda and Claudia Grimaldi discuss the following:
Many people are aware of the symptoms of Alzheimer's including dementia, but many are unaware of that agitation is one of the most common and challenging aspects of care among patients with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. Can you explain why?
How does this condition affect those caring for a patient affected by Alzheimer's?
How does your investigational drug IGC-AD1 work to help these patients?
What are the next steps in bringing this drug to market?
What other therapies is IGC Pharma working on in Alzheimer’s?
Ram Mukunda is both the founder and Chief Executive Officer of IGC Pharma. Prior to forming IGC Pharma, he was the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at India Globalization Capital, Inc., Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer for Techni Bharathi Pvt Ltd. (a subsidiary of India Globalization Capital, Inc.).
Ram Mukunda previously occupied the position of Council Member at Jamaica Dairy Development Board, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Startec Global Communications Corp., Council Member at Harvard Kennedy School of Government and Council Member at Belfer Center for Science & International Affairs.
Ram Mukunda received an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree from the University of Maryland.
Claudia Grimaldi has been with IGC for almost 12 years with increasing responsibilities including managing SEC and NYSE filings, regulatory compliance, and disclosures. She is currently Vice President, Principal Finance Officer, and Chief Compliance Officer. She is also the Managing Director of Hamsa Biochem SAS, our subsidiary in Colombia, as well as a director of our subsidiary in India.
Ms. Grimaldi graduated with a BA in Psychology with high honors from Javeriana University, a top three university in Colombia, and an MBA with high honors from Meredith College in North Carolina. She has completed Executive Education courses on SEC compliance, finance from UVA, and corporate governance from the Columbia Business School.
Website: https://www.igcpharma.com 
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Resilience through the Idea Space: A New Approach to Health and Well-being

 
 
Clement Decrop, a Resilient Leader and CEO of The Idea Space, a company that makes consciousness as real as gravity by giving it a scientific foundation joins eHealth Radio and the Personal Development Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Clement Decrop discuss the following:
What is an idea space and how does it help people?
Why is the idea space necessary today?
Can you explain how the idea space can be used as a tool for resiliency?
How can understanding our personal idea space help us navigate challenges in our daily lives?
Can you share some practical steps for someone wanting to explore their own idea space for the first time? 
Inventor and Belgium-born author, Clément Decrop moved to the United States at the age of six with his family. With a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State, Decrop has worked across the globe, including France, Spain, the United Emirates, and then back home in the United States.
The Idea Space: The Science of Awakening Your Non-Self delves into the depths of consciousness by introducing a distinctive solution to Einstein’s field equation to describe the mind, accessible to the layperson. In these pages, Decrop guides readers to view their thoughts objectively and identify their impact, helping them discover a happier existence and a deeper understanding of their life’s purpose.
As a Resilient Leadership pioneer since 2018, Clément has shared his wisdom on meditation, sleep, exercise, and nutrition with thousands of eager participants in over 40 countries. His innovative spirit led him to collaborate with numerous inventors from Wikipedia’s Most Prolific Inventors List, resulting in 130-plus patent disclosures within one year, 50-plus filed, and 15-plus issued as of early 2023.
In addition to thinking about the relationship between our inner world and the cosmos, Decrop is a voracious reader, adventuresome cook and traveler, curious coder, and health and fitness devotee. He currently lives in Pennsylvania.
 
 
Website: https://theideaspace.io
Social Media Links: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/clementdecrop  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cream_of_Decrop  Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_idea_space 
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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The realities of the school day for children with ADHD

 
Melanie Bieber, a Primary School Counselor and Tri-Campus Counselor Coordinator at Montclair Kimberley Academy in New Jersey joins eHealth Radio and the Mental Health & Health News Channels. Melanie co-authored a book called Aaron Daniel Henry Davis: Just Another Day at School about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) that recently debuted.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Melanie Bieber discuss the following:
Tell us about yourself.
Tell us about your new book.
What is the key takeaway from this book?
Do you have any tips for parents while kids are home from school?
What tips do you have for educators when the kids are back in school?
Melanie Bieber, M. Phil. Ed, LPC spends her days counseling students with ADHD. The Aarons of the world are Melanie's favorite type of child to work with.
After graduating from MKA in 2003, Melanie earned her B.A. in Psychology and Criminology from the University of Maryland and completed her graduate work in Human Development and Psychology and Counseling and Mental Health Services at Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania.
Melanie works as a primary school counselor in New Jersey and runs Level Up Counseling & Consulting, LLC, a private mental health practice. She and her husband, Evan, love to share the world of children’s literature with their two children, Zachary and Zoey.
Website: https://adhdchildrensbook.com  | https://levelupnj.com 
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Petzbe, the new social media app for all things pets! No people allowed!

 
Andrea Nerep and Chelsea Rose Riggs of Petzbe which is a new social media platform joins eHealth Radio and the Animal Health & Health News Channels. Petzbe combines two things that most Americans love, their pets and social media.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guests Andrea Nerep and Chelsea Rose Riggs discuss the following:
How did you come up with the idea for Petzbe?
Pets are so good for our health and well being. What are some ways in which our pets can help us with our health and wellness?
Through Petzbe we see the world through the voice of our beloved pets. Do you think that this site is sort of therapeutic for people in a world where most social media is political and often negatively emotional for many?
What is the “Vetbe" section of the App?
How does "Lend A Paw" work and what are some of the charities that have benefitted from “Lend A Paw”?
How do you download Petzbe?
Summary: Petzbe is one of the fasted growing social media platforms where the user opens an account on behalf of their beloved pets. All the photos, videos, opinions and messaging on Petzbe come from the perspective of your pets and takes on their persona. Studies have shown that pets can be very beneficial for our own physical and mental health well-being. The brain child of millennial, Andrea Nerep the site is available on your smart phone App Store and it is sure to be the “cutest community platform” available today.
What would your pets say if they could speak? What’s their voice like – sassy, cute, witty, grumpy, playful? PETZBE is the leading social media app connecting pet parents in a community where they share their pets’ lives from the perspective of the pet. PETZBE’S purpose is to provide a positive pet-centric social media experience for pet parents to form meaningful connections with each other and trusted companies in the pet industries.
Realizing that society is obsessed with social media and pets, PETZBE creator, Swedish-born and now New York based Andrea Nerep and her dog, Angus (a Brussels Griffon) partnered with Los Angeles based Chelsea Rose Riggs to create what they believe is “The cutest community on the planet.”
PETZBE is simple to use and easily downloadable on most smart phones when you find it in your smart phone app icon. (Note: Some versions of Android may have trouble downloading the app.) Designed using current state-of-the-art technology, this social media platform, although contributed to by humans, only allows pets to participate. With a soft-launch and ample time to test the PETZBE technology in 2018, PETZBE now has over to 800,000 furry, feathered, scaled, slithery and other diverse and loveable community members.
Just like human social media sites, each PETZBE member page showcases and highlights the life of your individual pet. You can connect with others while featuring your pet’s photos, videos, feelings, and thoughts (that you create for them). If you like another member’s content, give it a “Lick” (Like) or click on their “Sniff” (Follow) and voila, you are now “Sniffing” (Following) them.
Website: https://petzbe.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/petzbe Instagram: https://instagram.com/petzbe_app 
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The Real Pandemic: Mentally Thrive Through Psychological Warfare

 
 
Tonya Rebhahan, the best selling author of The Real Pandemic: Mentally Thrive Through Psychological Warfare joins eHealth Radio & the Mental Health Channel. Tonya is life coach certified in Neuro Linguistic Programming, Hypnotherapy, and Holistic Nutrition.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Tonya Rebhahan discuss the following:
What made you think the Covid pandemic had such an impact on mental health.?
You are certified in NeuroLinguistic Programming - what is neurolinguistic programming?

As far as Hypnotherapy goes - can everyone be hypnotized?
Will you tell us a little bit about the Sylva Method?
What services do you offer if people could use further help?
Tonya Rebhahan is a life coach certified in Neuro Linguistic Programming, Hypnotherapy, and Holistic Nutrition.
Not only does she have expertise in the field as a teacher but also as a patient. She suffered from depression and had significant trauma that lead to PTSD.
In her own journey, she sought answers for herself and applied all the knowledge she learned. As the author of the book "The Real Pandemic: Mentally Thrive Through Psychological Warfare", she educates in an easy-to-understand way but also gives simple-to-use tools that can be immediately implemented into one's life. And even though these tools are simple, they are highly effective at helping with anxiety and depression.
Website: https://www.chainbreakersmindsetcoaching.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/1AvaJames Instagram: https://instagram.com/chainbreakers_mindset_coaching  Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonyarebhahn 
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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Love Yourself & Stay Healthy - A Chat with Teal Swan

 
 
Teal Swan, a conscious media star, mother, entrepreneur, international speaker and best-selling author of multiple books joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Personal Development Channels. 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Teal Swan discuss the following:
You are known as a Best selling author, world known healer and speaker and charitable individual... what is something Teal Swan cannot do?
Why do most people come to you for help?
Do you think we are doing enough as a society to bring focus to mental health awareness?
What are your tips for those wanting to be a better version of themselves and healthier?
What's next for Teal Swan?
Teal Swan is a conscious media star, mother, entrepreneur, international speaker and best-selling author of multiple books. Having integrated her own harrowing life experience where as a child she questioned her very own life, she has since turned her past experiences overall into a positive and has used it to inspire millions of people around the world towards truth, authenticity, freedom, and joy.
Website: https://tealswan.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/tealswanofficial Instagram: https://instagram.com/tealswanofficialTwitter: https://twitter.com/_tealswan
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Why time is of the essence for innovation to improve mental health outcomes

 
 
John Letter the CEO of Proem Behavioral Health, formerly nView Health, the developer of the evidence-based clinical workflow software engine that helps providers triage patients and produce better mental health outcomes joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Mental Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest John Letter discuss the following:
Could you share with me what Proem Behavioral Health does - how does your solution, work and overall industry impact reach researchers, healthcare providers and behavioral health and addiction specialists?
As we all know and hear frequently on the news, mental health is a critical area needing innovation due to the epidemic proportions of mental health issues and conditions. Why do you think taking not only new tech approaches to address this epidemic are needed, but also a reframe on mental health itself as being easily treated by providers? 
Beyond the stigma that can exist or lack of awareness among patients as well as some medical providers not being equipped till now to address mental health challenges, what do you think is needed that is tied to technology to help more people get the treatment they need?
As someone who is in a business leadership position within the healthcare industry more broadly, what do you recommend to healthcare innovations who may be entrepreneurs, or even innovation minded teams working within larger companies to make an impact that’s meaningful?
What are some areas of focus your team at Proem is focused on for the rest of this year that you hope will have made a positive change in the field by 2024?
John Letter is CEO of Proem Behavioral Health, formerly nView Health, developer of the evidence-based clinical workflow software engine that helps providers triage patients and produce better mental health outcomes. He is an experienced healthcare executive serving most recently as the President and COO of a successful population health company in the sleep health space.
John works tirelessly to help teams achieve sustainable growth while over-delivering on customer promises each day. At Proem, John is responsible for overall strategic direction, working alongside an incredible team focused on building digital health tools to help providers get the right answers, diagnoses and outcomes for their patients the first time. John and his wife reside in Atlanta and have two grown children.
Website: https://www.proemhealth.com
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