Psychology

Undoing the Damage from Adverse Childhood Experiences

 
 
Ronni Tichenor who has a PhD in sociology, specializing in family studies, from the University of Michigan, and Jennie Weaver, who received her degree from the Vanderbilt School of Nursing and is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with over 25 years of experience in family practice and mental health joins eHealth Radio and the Mental Health & Health News Channels. Their new book, Healing Begins with Us: Breaking the Cycle of Trauma and Abuse and Rebuilding the Sibling Bond.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guests Ronni Tichenor & Jennie Weaver discuss the following:
Why did you feel called to write this book?
What do you mean when you use the term "childhood trauma?"
How can siblings help each other heal from childhood trauma?
What advice do you have for people trying to support someone who is healing from childhood trauma?
What do you want people to take away from your story? 
Ronni Tichenor has a PhD in sociology, specializing in family studies, from the University of Michigan. Jennie Weaver received her degree from the Vanderbilt School of Nursing and is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with over 25 years of experience in family practice and mental health. Their new book, Healing Begins with Us: Breaking the Cycle of Trauma and Abuse and Rebuilding the Sibling Bond (HeartWisdom LLC, April 5, 2022), shares their inspiring and hopeful story of healing from their painful upbringing.
Website: ronniandjennie.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/theheartandsoulsistersInstagram: https://instagram.com/ronni_and_jennie

Facing the Heartbreaking, Soul Numbing, and Searingly Painful Blow of Loss

 
 
Ashley Davis Bush who has been a psychotherapist for over 30 years joins eHealth Radio and the Emotional Health Channel. She's the author of 10 self-help books, including her latest book "Light After Loss: A Spiritual Guide for Comfort, Hope, and Healing".
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Ashley Davis Bush discuss the following:
How is "Light After Loss" different from other grief books?
It seems we don't take time to grieve but loss is everywhere. Why is the grieving process important?
Would the loss of a dear pet be approached in the same way?
You have worked with grievers for over 30 years. How has that impacted your understanding of the grieving process?  
You describe Light-shift practices in the book. Can you tell me about Light-shifts?
How do people make meaning out of loss?
Ashley Davis Bush, LICSW, is a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience working with grieving individuals. She is also a Reiki master and a trained spiritual director. Light After Loss: A Spiritual Guide for Comfort, Hope, and Healing (Viva Editions, July 2022) is her 10th book.
 
 
Website: http://www.ashleydavisbush.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/transcendingloss  Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/ashleydavisbush  Twitter: @AshleyDavisBush Instagram: https://instagram.com/ashleydavisbush
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AntiLand-Establishing Better Happiness Socially

 
 
Dr. Adi Zief-Balteriski, PHD Behavioral Science Expert and advisory to AntiLand, a truly anonymous and secure group chats messenger app that helps you mask your secret identity, make friends online and meet new people joins eHealth Radio and the Mental Health Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Adi Zief-Balteriski discuss the following:
As an expert in behavioral health, what are some of the challenges people face using social media?
How is AntiLand an alternative to other known platforms? How is it better?
What are the benefits of being anonymous in the AntiLand community?
What type of topics are trending and how can one be part of the dialogue?
What three tips do you have for those wanting to establish a better well-being or a social tune-up in 2021?
Dr. Adi Zief-Balteriski, Ph.D., Behavioral Science Expert and Product Leader, Dr. Adi Zief-Balteriski is a psychologist and product expert. She applies her expertise as a behavioral science specialist in the field of community, wellness, technology and consumer behavior. She is also a researcher in the field of well-being, human computing interaction and technology and presents her work at universities and organizations in the Bay Area.
Previously, Adi opened a successful private practice and a consulting business and engaged in product consulting for consumer and well-being products. After working several years as a consultant for startup founders in the Bay Area, she shifted her focus towards the tech world. Adi began working on products at startups focused on the well-being of individuals and communities. Later, she worked as a product manager being part of the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch.
Adi holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Palo Alto University, L.L.B in Law and B.A in Business and IT from the Interdisciplinary Center. She is also the mother of two young children and passionate about making a positive impact on people’s well-being and advocating for the empowerment of women to succeed in modern society. She is an advisor to AntiLand.
 
Website: www.antiland.com

Feelings and Reason - Activating Your Heart as Compass Despite the Ego's Interference

 
 
Ernie L. Vecchio, a mentor, spiritual teacher and trauma psychologist and a Licensed Clinical & Rehabilitation Psychologist who has written four books including his latest release, Feelings & Reason: Activating Your Heart as Compass Despite the Ego’s Interference, an international best-seller in four self-help categories joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Mental Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Ernie L. Vecchio discuss the following:
How is human suffering self-correcting?
What is the difference between suffering for ourselves versus suffering with ourselves?
How is your work the missing piece in the mental health model?
How do you know there is a difference between life as it is and life as intended?
What determines the possibility that everyone has the capacity to be mean-spirited?
Ernie L. Vecchio is a psycho-spiritual mentor and thought leader offering contemporary wisdom on human suffering. As a trauma psychologist whose career spans 30+ years, he has treated over 10,000+ patients who suffered severe trauma that ranged from amputation, head injury, sexual assault, and paralysis. He discovered a common theme in their suffering and developed a healthy way for people to cope with adversity.
Vecchio reveals a developmental understanding of how adversity becomes an opportunity for self-correction, growth, and healing. By acknowledging the human ego is only one-third of a larger system, people learn not only what is observing their life, but why and where it is intending for them to go.
Vecchio is the author of four books that includes his latest release, Feelings & Reason: Activating Your Heart as Compass Despite the Ego’s Interference, an international best-seller. In the book, professional helpers and seekers are introduced to a developmental and new psychological theory about human suffering that merges with secular spirituality. It is the missing piece in the mental health model and advances the mind, body and spirit movement. In essence, when one utilizes the heart as a compass, the road less traveled (inward journey) presents us with a reliable map toward self-recovery and our fullest expression.
Website: https://ernievecchio.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/FeelingsAndReason  Twitter: twitter.com/ErnieVecchio
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.

COVID-19 and Mental Health Issues: The Changing Picture

 
 
Dr. Jason Levine, Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Los Angeles that specializes in Substance Use Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and anger management joins eHealth Radio and the Mental Health & Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Jason Levine discuss the following:
How has the pandemic impacted people with previous mental health or substance abuse challenges?
What are some things people can do to lessen their anxiety or depression?
What is the CBT Model of treatment?
What do you see as challenges ahead as the pandemic numbers increase and there is uncertainty around when things will get better?
How can loved ones get involved if they see issues developing with someone in their family?
 
 
Dr. Levine is a licensed Clinical Psychologist born, raised, and clinically trained in New York. He has held a number of leadership positions throughout the years and is currently in private practice in Los Angeles, CA. His most recent position was as Senior Executive Director of Promises Treatment Centers in Malibu.
Dr. Levine offers expert treatment for those who seek a caring and highly experienced treatment provider. He offers highly individualized cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic treatment in his specialty areas of substance use, anxiety and depression, LGBTQ+, persons with HIV/AIDS, anger management and smoking cessation treatment. Dr. Levine has been trained at the Mayo Clinic in their Tobacco Specialist Training Program to provide expert vaping, chew and smoking cessation services.
Dr. Levine received his doctorate from the New School for Social Research in New York City and has since been providing clinical treatment and administrative oversight to a myriad of cutting-edge programs for over 25 years. Dr. Levine has always made it his priority to implement the most innovative treatment solutions for the most challenging issues.
Dr. Levine can be reached at: levinephd@gmail.com.
 
 
Website: www.jasonlevinephd.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: instagram.com/levinephd  Facebook: facebook.com/jasonlevinepsychologist
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.

When to Seek Therapy or Professional Psychiatric Help

 
 
Dr. Casey Noreika of Clarity Clinic Chicago, a network of four outpatient facilities in the Greater Chicago area, that offer clinical psychiatry and therapy services joins eHealth Radio and the Mental Health & Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Casey Noreika discuss the following:
You treat people with a wide range of mental health conditions. What are the conditions you encounter most often?
Your clinic in the Greater Chicago area has four locations. It's obviously successful. What sets it apart?
What is your advice for how and when people should determine when they need to seek therapy or professional psychiatric help?
What is the most common misconception about mental health care that you hear or read? How does that misconception prevent people from getting ahead?
Nowadays, you hear many people describe themselves as anxious or struggling with anxiety. How have anxiety disorders become more prevalent than they were in the past?
There are several mental health holidays/observances such as mental health awareness week, stress awareness month, etc. How important is it for people to recognize these observances?
What are some tips to achieve/maintain optimal mental wellness?
 
 
Dr. Casey Noreika holds a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. She specializes in working with middle aged and older adults, including geriatric individuals. She has experience working with a variety of anxiety based disorders, as well as stress management, adjustment difficulties, and depression.
 
 
 
Website: https://claritychi.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/claritychi Twitter: twitter.com/ClarityClinic_ Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/clarity-clinic-llc

Relationships and Coronavirus with Dr. Ann Schiebert

 
 
Dr. Ann Schiebert, a psychologist in the Emergency Department (ED) at the medical center of one of America’s most respected major HMO's joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Relationship Channels. Dr. Schiebert also works in the hospital and emergency department evaluating psych crisis patients.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Ann Schiebert discuss the following:
You have said that what’s happening with the Coronavirus can have a very positive effect on relationships. What do you mean by that?
How have you advised your patients to get through this pandemic when they are stuck inside with people who have been problematic to them?
You do couples counseling. Do you see this time as an opportunity to heal romantic relationships that have somehow become distant?
Many of us are living with “stay at home” orders from our government officials. Any creative ideas for activities that could have help family members bond together?
Any thoughts about how to interact with kids who are accustomed to spending the day at school with their friends and who are now bored and irritated?
SUMMARY | HOT TIP: Use your “Coronavirus Lock-Down” time to mend relationships, to create fun activities, to solve problems and to find new ways to love each other.
Dr. Ann Schiebert is a psychologist in the Emergency Department (ED) at the medical center of one of the country’s most respected major HMO’s. There, she evaluates for safety, determines types of treatments, assesses capacity and cognitive impairment, and provides feedback and support for families of patients in the ED. In addition, Dr. Schiebert also works in the medical center’s Chemical Dependency Department where she treats patients challenged by trauma, chemical dependency, codependency and dual diagnosis.
Ann has an excellent success rate in helping families turn their situations around, and she is highly sought after for her work. She finds it rewarding to facilitate patients in discovering their wonderful, authentic selves, and getting them back to a healthy mindset.
Another of Dr. Schiebert’s area of expertise is helping people in unhappy romantic relationships investigate how they got in their current situation, how to reconsider the “path to romance,” and how to create happier long-term relationships. Ann is the host of Dr. Ann’s Relationship Radio Show on America’s Web Radio, which provides information and helps listeners create new ways of meeting relationship challenges.
Her teaching experience pertaining to Clinical Skills and Psychopathology during graduate school gave Ann an ability to interact with a variety of audiences and to be comfortable doing so. As a psychologist, she uses this “gift” to teach groups of between thirty and forty patients on the topics of communication, how to work a program of recovery and healthy relationships.
Ann has penned a series of books titled Let’s Make a Contract. She has four in the series thus far:
Getting Your Teen Through Substance Abuse
Getting Your Teen Through High School and Beyond
Getting Through Unhappy Romantic Relationships
Getting Your Teen Past the Opioid Epidemic
She’s been up close and personal to all of those matters in her own life. If she were a member of a tribe, her special role would be healer, and rightfully so.
In her spare time Ann enjoys traveling to Europe. She lives in the Bay Area with her husband and her two ragamuffin kittens, Biscuit and Teddy. She is the mother of three adult children.
 
 
Website: www.drannschiebert.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/LetsMakeAContractBookSeries  Twitter: @DrSchiebert
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.

New, Silent Epidemic that's Ravaging America

 
 
Dr. Paul Napper, Psy.D., who leads a management psychology practice with a client list that includes Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, universities, and start-ups. joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Psychology Channels. He is co-author of THE POWER OF AGENCY: The 7 Principles to Conquer Obstacles, Make Effective Decisions, and Create a Life on Your Own Terms.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Paul Napper discuss the following:
What inspired you to write this book?
What is Agency? Why does it matter?
Everyone is familiar with mindfulness, how is Agency different?
What role does Agency play in one’s work and home-life?
Does having higher Agency make you a better leader? Why? What do you see in your work with business leaders?
In your book, you describe Agency being eroded and declining in the U.S. Why is this happening, what are the consequences, and how serious a threat is it?

Paul Napper, Psy.D., leads a management psychology practice. His client list includes Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, universities, and start-ups. He has held an advanced fellowship during a three-year academic appointment at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and is the co-author of the new book THE POWER OF AGENCY: The 7 Principles to Conquer Obstacles, Make Effective Decisions, and Create a Life on Your Own Terms.
 
Website: powerofagency.com
Social Media Links: Twitter: @drpaulnapper LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drpaulnapper

Steps for Facing Your Fearful Memories and Letting Them Go

 
 
Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing clinical psychologist based in Sonoma County, California, and a recognized authority on fear and fear-based disorders such as trauma, anxiety, and depression joins eHealth Radio & Health News and Mental Health Channels. Dr. Manly works with individuals and groups to improve personal growth, relationship connection, and increased life fulfillment. Her new book is Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Carla Marie Manly discuss the following:
Why did you write this book?
How does fear hold us back in life?
What are the most common fears people experience?
How can a person learn to turn destructive fear into constructive fear?
What is joy and how is joy related to fear?
How can a person get unstuck in life?
What are a few keys to creating balance in one’s daily life?
How can stress and anxiety be reduced to promote optimal wellness?

Dr. Carla Marie Manly is a practicing clinical psychologist based in Sonoma County, California, and a recognized authority on fear and fear-based disorders such as trauma, anxiety, and depression. She works with individuals and groups to improve personal growth, relationship connection, and increased life fulfillment. Her highly personalized approach focuses on utilizing transformational fear in the self-growth and healing process. She combines clinical knowledge with a holistic, body-mind-spirit approach, integrating yoga and meditation practices into her therapeutic work and course offerings. Her new book is Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend (Familius, April 1, 2019).
 
 
Website: www.drcarlamanly.com
Social Media Links: Twitter: @drcarlamanly  Facebook: facebook.com/drcarlamanly  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carla-marie-manly  Instagram: @drcarlamanly
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.

Shortcuts to Happiness from a Pioneer of Positive Psychology

 
 
Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, PhD, taught the largest course at Harvard, Positive Psychology, and the third-largest, The Psychology of Leadership, attracting 1,400 students per semester—approximately 20 percent of all Harvard undergraduates. His latest book is: Short Cuts to Happiness: Life-Changing Lessons from My Barber and joins eHealth Radio and the Psychology and Health News Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar discuss the following:
Tell us more about your friend and barber, Avi, the inspiration behind the book.
You explain that shortcuts to happiness are right in front of us, but we often miss or neglect them. Why is that?
What are a few simple ways to boost our mood and quality of life?
You emphasize that relationships are the No. 1 predictor of happiness. What does research tell us about this?
In the book, you explore how happiness intertwines with our business lives. Could you expand on that?

Tal Ben-Shahar, PhD, taught the largest course at Harvard, Positive Psychology, and the third-largest, The Psychology of Leadership, attracting 1,400 students per semester—approximately 20 percent of all Harvard undergraduates. For the last fifteen years, he has taught leadership, happiness, and mindfulness to audiences around the world. He is the co-founder of the Happiness Studies Academy and author of six books, including the international bestsellers Happier and Being Happy, which have been translated into more than twenty-five languages.
 
Website: talbenshahar.com