Mental Health

Rose Mactutus Booze: The Long-Term Effects of COVID on the Brain and the Impact to Society

 
 
Dr. Rose Booze, Professor and Bicentennial Endowed Chair in Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of South Carolina joins eHealth Radio and the COVID-19 Information and Mental Health Channels.
Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Rose Booze discuss the following:
How did the time you spent completing your postdoctoral fellowship at Duke University influence your chosen research area?
What is it about neurocognitive disorders that interests you?
You also conduct research into the long term effects of COVID on the brain. What is the significance of this work?
How could understanding the long term effects of COVID on the brain impact humans and healthcare?
What challenges do you face in your research and what steps do you take to overcome them?
Dr. Rosemarie Booze is currently Professor and Bicentennial Endowed Chair in Behavioral Neuroscience in the USC Department of Psychology. In addition, she was recently named a Carolina Trustees Professor for 2021.
Dr. Booze received her Ph.D. from The Johns Hopkins University, completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Duke University, and became an Assistant Professor at Wake Forest University. She moved to the University of Kentucky, where she rose through the ranks to Full Professor. Dr. Booze was recruited from the University of Kentucky, in July 2002 to the University of South Carolina.
Dr. Booze currently is Principal InvestigatorsI on three NIH R01s grants to study the neurological and psychological effects of viruses in the brain, particularly with respect to the “long-haul symptoms” which are experienced by many patients following viral infection. Dr. Booze has been a full member of the NIH Study Section “Developmental Brain Disorders” which is exclusively devoted to reviewing grant applications concerning neuro-developmental disorders and a full member of NAED, reviewing neuro-AIDS applications. She has been associate editor of the journals Developmental Psychobiology, Neurotoxicology and Teratology and the Journal of Neurological Sciences. She has held 18 major NIH grants as PI over the last 15 years and served as co-PI on many others (15+). She has mentored numerous students, post-doctoral fellows and young faculty (particularly early-career female neuroscientists), whom have progressed to successful scientific careers.
In recognition of her mentoring efforts, Dr. Booze served on the Committee on the Development of Careers in Neuroscience, a national committee of the Society for Neuroscience for a 3-year term and is currently a committee member of the Diversity Inclusion Committee for the Society for Neuroimmune Pharmacology; Dr Booze is also President-elect of this national professional society.
Dr. Booze has published over 150 peer-reviewed basic science articles and is an elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in the areas of Neuroscience and Psychology.
Website: rosebooze.com (coming soon)
Additional Links: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/rose-booze  F6S: https://f6s.com/rosemarie-mactutus-booze Crunchbase: https://crunchbase.com/person/rosemarie-booze  Medium: https://medium.com/@RosemarieMactutusBooze 

This Wall Street exec and former addict left it all to open an mental health center

 
 
Jaime Blaustein, Co-Founder and CEO, of the Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center, a world-class, dual diagnosis treatment center with a mental health focus founded by widely recognized thought-leaders in mental health and substance abuse disorders joins eHealth Radio and the Mental Health Channel.
Listen to host Eric Dye & guests Jaime Blaustein discuss the following:
Tell us about your personal journey and how you came to be the CEO of the Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center.
How is the Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center different from other centers?
What ways can family and friends encourage and support someone that they love to get treatment for mental health disorders and addiction?
What are some of the biggest mistakes family and friends make? What do you wish people knew about supporting someone that's going through a mental disorder or addiction?
What is something that you wish people would know about seeing a therapist?
We saw that Sylvia Brafman has a career mentorship program. Can you tell us more about it?
Closing Summary: We've been conditioned to think that seeing a therapist means there is something wrong with us. However, even the most resilient people can improve their well-being by going to therapy. Jaime Blaustein and Ben Brafman are hands-on experts in behavioral health, combining clinical knowledge and practical experience. In addition to clinical therapy, the Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center offers a range of wellness programs like meditation, career counseling, art therapy, and more. They strive to make patients feel like they are a part of life and our wellness package plays a big role in helping patients feel more connected to the world around them.
Mr. Jaime Blaustein is Co-Founder and CEO of SBMHC. Prior to this role, he was an investment banker at Credit Suisse in its Global Industrials coverage group in New York City. Here he was responsible for advising clients in the basic materials sector on strategic matters, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buyouts, restructurings and various debt and equity financings. Prior to this role, he worked in institutional sales at Lord Abbett, a mutual fund manager overseeing ~$150 billion in assets under management. He previously worked in wealth management at Morgan Stanley and later Wells Fargo, advising a wide array of clients on investment strategies.
Jaime received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and his M.B.A. from Duke University. He is an unapologetic NY Giants, Duke Blue Devils and Michigan Wolverine fan. His interests include fitness, steakhouses, international travel, meditation retreats, and quality time with friends. Jaime is a newly minted resident of Miami. He is actively involved in sponsoring dozens of men in recovery and is beyond excited to marry his business expertise with his passion for helping others make a comeback from the depths of mental illness and addiction.
 
 
Website: https://sylviabrafman.com 
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://instagram.com/sylviabrafmancenter Facebook: https://facebook.com/sylviabrafmanmentalhealthcenter Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/the-sylvia-brafman-mental-health-center 

Rein in Your Busy Mind to Live More Consciously

 
 
Ora Nadrich a pioneering Mindfulness expert, international keynote speaker and coach, and the founder and president of the Institute for Transformational Thinking joins eHealth Radio & the Personal Development Channel. Ora is a sought-after expert in the fields of Mindfulness, transformational thinking and self-discovery. Her newest book is: Mindfulness and Mysticism: Connecting Present Moment Awareness with Higher States of Consciousness.
Listen to host Eric Dye & guests Ora Nadrich discuss the following:
What are some of the things that inspire you?
What ignites your creativity?
What does the book mean to you, and why do you think it’s needed in today's world?
Please give us 3 Mindfulness tips inspired from the book?
What is "The WHY" behind the book? What is it about this book that you feel will make a difference in people’s lives?
How do you recommend that people not lose sight of consciousness?
Can you explain the dance between light and the dark? 
Ora Nadrich is a pioneering Mindfulness expert, international keynote speaker and coach, and the founder and president of the Institute for Transformational Thinking. A sought-after expert in the fields of Mindfulness, transformational thinking and self-discovery, she is the author of Says Who? How One Simple Question Can Change the Way You Think Forever, and Live True: A Mindfulness Guide to Authenticity, named “one of the 100 Best Mindfulness Books of All Time” by BookAuthority. Her new book is Mindfulness and Mysticism: Connecting Present Moment Awareness with Higher States of Consciousness (IFTT, Nov. 11, 2021).
Website: https://oranadrich.com  
Social Media Links: Instagram: @oranadrich_ifttFacebook: https://facebook.com/AuthorOraNadrich 
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The Power of Success: How to Cheerlead Instead of Compete and Win More

 
 
Jeffrey A. Martinovich, a First Gulf War Veteran, MBA, and CEO of JAM Accelerator, LLC, a business consulting and incubation firm joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Personal Development Channels. His book is called: Just One More: The Wisdom of Bob Vukovich.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Jeffrey A. Martinovich discuss the following:
What inspired you to write this book?
Tell me about what inspired the choice to use a parable and how that unfolded for you?
Why was this title chosen for the book? What is the significance of the title?
What is the most important thing that people DON'T know about your subject, that they need to know?
What would you love to see happen as a result of this book and audiobook getting out to your audience - how would you like it to impact the world?
Jeffrey A. Martinovich is a First Gulf War Veteran, MBA, and CEO of JAM Accelerator, LLC, a business consulting and incubation firm.  Previously, Jeff was Founder and CEO of MICG Investment Management, a billion-dollar wealth management firm. After the 2008 Financial Crisis, Jeff rejected three government plea offers, resulting in a 14-year prison sentence. Yet the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed twice, two U.S. District Court Judges were removed, and after nearly 7 years, he was released to home confinement in May 2020 to begin rebuilding his life. His book is Just One More: The Wisdom of Bob Vukovich.
 
 
Website: jeffmartinovich.com

The universal need for adequate resources and services in suicide prevention

 
 
Bianca D. McCall, an expert in suicide prevention and creator of the Reach In Now mobile application, created to impact communities in need joins eHealth Radio and the Mobile App & Suicide Prevention Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Bianca D. McCall discuss the following:
Suicide prevention is an ongoing need in all demographics, but particularly with African Americans we have seen an uptick in suicides lately. Is this true and if so is there a root cause?
How has the current COVID-19 pandemic impacted suicide rates? Has it impacted people's ability to get help and services?
Why are services and resources so important in suicide prevention?
You have created a platform to help people who are experiencing mental health concerns and to combat the rise in suicides we are seeing in our communities. Can you tell us more about it?
What makes the Reach In Now app different than other mental health apps that we see in this space?
Bianca D. McCall is a renowned Subject Matter Expert in the Epidemiology of Human Behavior; with a specialization in suicide prevention. She is The Founder & CEO of Desert Rose Counseling Group, which recently celebrated its 10th year anniversary and is the first integrated behavioral health agency to offer suicide prevention programming, in Nevada State who ranks 7th in the nation for suicide rates. Bianca is a masters-level licensed marriage and family therapist, community advocate, leader, creator, moderator, keynote, host, and executive producer of Reach In - the docuseries which features the incredible stories of people who are surviving various tragedy and adverse experiences.
She is also an author of the world's first multi-step trauma-recovery program called, The 11 Triumphs. Additionally, in response to the pandemic, Bianca has also launched the Reach In Now University (RINU) © - an online platform for connecting with a socially-emotionally supportive community and learning mental fitness. The Reach In Now mobile application was launched in conjunction with RINU to provide a platform for healing for its users and to level the proverbial mental health playing field that has seen many people go without services and resources due to economic and societal disparities. And finally Desert Rose Gives, the nonprofit organization founded by Bianca was created to provide scholarships for members to access the Reach In Now mobile application and partner applications; as well as the ability to access services from a holistic provider network.
A retired women’s basketball player, Bianca has battled with a plethora of mental health conditions throughout most of her life to include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress from childhood trauma, and even imposter syndrome that has manifested itself in many ways. But as a driven competitor, Bianca has utilized her experiences for the greater good of helping and motivating others.
 
 
Websites:  www.reachinnow.com | www.desertrosegives.org 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/desertroselvInstagram: https://instagram.com/desertrosehmsTwitter: https://twitter.com/desertrosehms

Health Leadership in Changing Times

 
 
Stuart Polwarth, Founder and Director of Stuart Polwarth Wellness Advisory providing personal values-based holistic health coaching joins eHealth Radio and the Health & Wellness Coaching Channel.
Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Stuart Polwarth discuss the following:
Tell me about your background and what led you to Stuart Polwarth Wellness Advisory?
What motivates you in your work as a holistic wellness coach?
What was the catalyst for your transition from traditional approaches used in physical fitness and mental health support to a personal values-based holistic wellness coach?
How does your approach differ from other services currently available for holistic wellness coaching?
How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted on health and wellness coaching?
How important are mentors/coaches in your personal and professional growth and how have they influenced how your holistic wellness service has developed?
I am an award-winning mental health advisor who creates holistic wellness solutions for people and their organisations..
Before we commence I conduct an assessment of an individual’s current position across the domains of personality, social connectedness, physical health, and mental health.
I work with each person to identify how their current lifestyle is preventing them from achieving their goals and then an individualised program is developed in consultation with them to plot, review, and achieve individual wellbeing.
Website: https://StuartPolwarthWellnessAdvisory.com.au (Coming)
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/stuart-polwarth-public-mental-health-advisor-coach-speaker
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 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
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.

Thinking our way to Good Health with Krissy Regan

 
 
Krissy Regan, The Wellness Poet and Founder of Mindful Mums Queensland, an author, speaker and Wellness Coach based in Townsville, Queensland, Australia again joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Health & Wellness Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Krissy Regan discuss the following:
Why do you think people don’t prioritize their health and well-being as part of life?
Tell us about Maslow’s Heirarchy of Human Needs and why it’s important on a journey to well-being?
How does fear based thinking play a role in our health?
How do our conditioned beliefs stop us achieving optimal health and well-being?
Summary: When we are mindful of our thoughts, feelings and behaviors we can start to make healthier choices in our life as we understand why we think what we think, why we feel what we feel and why we do what we do. We need to unlearn patterns and behaviors that are unhelpful and unhealthy and learn new patterns and behaviors that support us. And it all starts with what we think about!
Krissy Regan is an Author, Speaker, Wellness Coach and Founder of Mindful Mums Queensland. In 2020 Krissy published her self-help, health and well-being book called; Broken to Unbreakable, 12 Steps to an Unbreakable Mind, Body & Spirit.
In 2021 Krissy launched her Online Wellness School with her signature program; 12 Steps to an Unbreakable Mind, Body and Spirit.
Krissy believes that health and well-being can be learned by each and everyone of us, and we can all develop the tools to get healthy and stay healthy.
Krissy studied Exercise Science and Sports Management and has lived and worked in more than 7 countries. She currently resides in a regional city of Australia called Townsville where she spends her time educating herself and others about the importance of health, well-being, self-care and embracing a wellness mindset.
Krissy admits that lifestyle choices and our own beliefs can often keep us trapped in a negative health cycle and when we choose to change that cycle it takes commitment, consistency and a willingness to challenge our own thinking and beliefs on health.
Krissy is mum to 2 young children and her desire is to empower parents to care for their own needs each day so they can be healthy role models to future generations.
 
 
Website: https://www.thewellnesspoet.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: facebook.com/thewellnesspoet  facebook.com/mindfulmumsqld
Instagram: instagram.com/thewellnesspoet1  instagram.com/mindfulmumsqld
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.

Walking Your Way to Better Health with Joyce Shulman

 
 
Joyce Shulman, the Founder and CEO of 99 Walks, a community that encourages health, fitness, and connection through walking joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Fitness Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Joyce Shulman discuss the following:
What are some of the earliest memories you associate with walking?
How has walking changed your life?
How can walking improve happiness?
Why is walking good for connection and relationships?
99 Walks is more than a step tracker. Can you tell us more about it?
Tip: Exercise in general, and walking in particular, has incredible benefits for our mind, our mood and our bodies. Research shows that a regular walking practice can reduce our risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and several types of cancer. In fact, walking is so good for you that one study showed that a regular walking practice can add up to seven years to your life. (study by European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress as reported in the Independent)
Joyce Shulman is Co-Founder and CEO of 99 Walks: a wellness and walking lifestyle brand, community and app on a mission to create community and get a million women walking. A self-confessed idea junkie, Joyce traded her law career as a commercial litigator for an entrepreneurial journey focused on what mattered to her most: family, community, and empowering women to get healthy, happy, and chase their dreams.
Throughout her personal and professional life, Joyce’s regular walking practice has been her key for managing stress, fueling creativity, and maintaining her health. After discovering that the research bears out all that she learned instinctively, Joyce and her husband and partner Eric Cohen founded 99 Walks to help women experience what recent studies have shown: that walking can improve decision-making and executive function, combat depression, increase creativity and literally add years to one’s life.
In addition to being the “Pack Leader” at 99 Walks, Joyce is an author, speaker, TEDx veteran, podcaster, and consultant for companies and women’s group, where she shares her expertise about the life-changing impact of a consistent, intentional walking practice.
Joyce received her Bachelors in Business Management from the University of Maryland and her JD, Cum Laude, from St. John’s University School of Law. After law school, she spent more than a dozen years as a New York City lawyer where her practice focused on complex commercial litigation. She calls Sag Harbor, New York home where she lives with one husband, two teenagers, and a slightly unruly dog named Moose.
 
 
Website: www.99walks.fit
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/99walks Instagram: instagram.com/99walks

Navigating Addiction Where Nothing is "Normal"

 
 
Dr. David Kushner, the Medical Director at BRIGHTSIDE Clinic where he has treated hundreds of patients with Opioid Use Disorder joins eHealth Radio and the Addiction Prevention and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. David Kushner discuss the following:
What led you specifically to addiction medicine?
Substance abuse is surrounded by stigma, still, today. What is the number one thing you want people to know about those you help?
Fighting addiction is difficult in a "normal" world, but what about now? How has your mission changed? How have you shifted gears since the pandemic began?
For those who are maybe struggling right now and want to seek treatment, what is the first step they should take? What is your advice to them and/or their loved ones?
If you could give our listeners three pieces of advice and/or recommendations, what would they be?
What have you learned about yourself and/or your colleagues during this time?
TIP: A physician’s skills and knowledge will always be needed, but medicine is rapidly changing like many other industries. Providers cannot rest on their experience and credentials and allow their ego to demand patients be the only ones to change. Cutting edge is no longer just knowledge and new protocols or techniques; it is flexibility in how patients can access you, and understanding how patients and the world have changed leading to reinvention and innovation of the modern medical practice.
Dr. David Kushner is the Medical Director at BRIGHTSIDE Clinic where he has treated hundreds of patients with Opioid Use Disorder. Board-certified in Addiction Medicine, Dr. Kushner is known for his cutting edge, patient-centered, collaborative approach in addressing this challenging, yet treatable condition. Dr. Kushner received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University, a medical degree from Midwestern University and is a graduate of the Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program.
 
 
Website: brightsideclinic.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/BrightsideClinic Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrightsideClnic Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/brightside-clinic