Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy

Dr. Camille Smith, LSW, M.Sc, Ed.D, exercise Physiologist and licensed social worker, sits down with Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy to discuss her journey from struggling with obesity to taking control through healthy eating, exercise, and mental and emotional balance. She shares points on how to ditch the diet mentality and dig deeper into the reasons that we overeat and avoid exercise. She gives concrete steps on how and where to start the health and wellness journey by answering questions such as, Does your age and body type matter, How does our brain and body work scientifically when on the weight loss journey, and How to make attainable goals to reach our healthy destination.

Every time you turn on the news, it seems to be filled with darkness and despair! Dr. Toy explores research on how the news can cause anxiety and depression, and she shares tips on how to avoid the news blues.

Dr. Yodit Betru LCSW,DSW, author of the book“Becoming a SocialWorker for Dummies” Opens our eyes to the social work profession through herpersonal experiences and dispelling myths like “ Social workers do make money anddo not always remove children from their homes.” Is the social work careerright for you? Are you in need of a social worker to assist you in your life? Listento find out and listen to the end for a chance to win a copy of her book. https://a.co/d/5gP0JUV https://youtu.be/OXwp6xwkG0w

Sharise Nance LCSW, EMDR certified, CCTP, compassion fatigue expert,founder of SWAG Awards and Vitamin C Healing, will talk about her journey as asocial worker and share tips for building immunity to compassion fatigue. 

Zora, a Pitt college student, broken from a breakup,was inspired to write Reflections in Rhythm, a music journal to guide reader’sthoughts toward healing, self-love, and empowermenthere’s the link to thebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLFWSW7RAsk a therapist: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9zAFpsiVczDwpeuStream all Healing Overflowepisodes here: https://linktr.ee/healingoverflow 

AJ Jefferson is a Chief Executive Officer ofHomelessChildren’s Education Fund, a boss, a super mom and a powerful pillar in hercommunity, and she was delivered the news that her son was diagnosed with ASD.She takes us on that journey from struggle to triumph over educational andsocial barriers.Watchthe full episode here.Streamall "Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy" podcast episodes hereSubmit YOUR Question to Dr. Toy!Don’t forget, that Dr. Toy will share self-improvement tipsto enlighten listeners and viewers with the “Ask a Therapist” segment ofher podcast!Email Dr. Toy directly [email protected] orcomplete the "Ask a Therapist" formhereIf your question is answered during the podcast, you willwin a Starbucks gift card!

Fr. Paul Abernathy joins our podcast this week to talk about his life’s work and dedication to creating resilient healing and healthy communities, one block at a time.

Come join Dr. Toy and Andrea Flack-Wetherald as Andrea teaches us how to use our imaginations through improv and mindfulness techniques to invite joy and peace into our space no matter what is happening in the country, world, or in our own homes. Get her books here: https://www.thecmit.com/books.html#/ Join the Mindfulness community here: https://subscribepage.com/mindfulimprovcommunity

Healing Overflow guest Ron Idoko is the Associate Director of the Center on Race and Social Problems, Founding Director of the Racial Equity Consciousness Institute, and Research Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh. He has reshaped how we discuss and look at race through an innovative approach to eliminating racism. Listen to the end to discover how you can join this mighty movement.

Hollywood actor in films such as The Temptations, Why Did I Get Married, and TV series Greenleaf and Meet the Browns talks to Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy about why he has become a mental health ambassador and the need to center attention on men and mental health in his Just Heal Bro tour. https://www.justheal.co/events/jhb-pittsburgh-1

Guest Tamiko Dawkins is the Director of Programs at Light of Life Rescue Mission. She is an Army veteran and a MSW student with a criminal justice degree. She talks about her love for working with the unhoused and how humanizing and helping them is all of our business. Listen until the end to discover ways you can get involved and help heal homelessness.

This phenomenal woman has personified "Healing Overflow" with her story of tragedy to triumph. Losing her only son, she managed to find her path to healing and lead others who have been broken to find healing through methods like Kintsugi art. She offered tips to others still in the healing waiting room and inspired us all with her infectious zeal for life. Please watch and share this life-changing conversation with Valerie Dixon.

This is the very first podcast I’ve ever done. I was in my home office on StreamYard in 2022 with no fancy lighting or studio microphones lol. This broadcast introduces the purpose of Healing Overflow and shares a unique pottery repair method of repairing brokenness. Enjoy the humble beginnings and most importantly, the healing content.

On this episode of Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy, Ask a Therapist Questions are answered and helpful tips are shared on finding a therapist who is a great match and provides the help you or your loved one deserves.

There is a difference between anxiety-provoking situations and anxiety that seems to follow you around like an ex-partner! Listen in as Dr. Toy talks about anxiety and panic disorder, and shares tips for healing from the struggle.

Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy Social Work Podcast guest Lauren (Lo) Akemi Nakamura (she/her/they) is a queer biracial Pittsburgh-based Japanese American Reiki Master Teacher, movement guide, artist, and Pitt MSW student whose creative offerings revolve around energetic exchange and the integration of light and darkness, mind and body, expansion and grounding, joy and sorrow. Watch until the end to experience a live Reiki demonstration.  To listen to the podcast click on this link: https://linktr.ee/healingoverflow  

This episode features special guest Super Bowl Champion, retired NFL Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Logan! Discover Mike's inspiring journey to the NFL, delve into discussions on his personal struggles with mental health, and explore his impactful community work with youth exposed to violence.

It’s that time of the year when all the lovey dovey “stuff” either makes you swoon or makes you sick! Check out this special Valentine’s Day Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy episode. Listen until the end to hear advice from our Healing Overflow audience and expert resources: Dr. George James (Host of LEAPcast, a podcast featuring leaders, entertainers, athletes, and performers) Esther Perel -Dr. Toy

Dr. Armstead is a Pitt MSW alumnus who has an extensive career working in the child welfare system. Dr. Armstead is the Assistant Administrator at Beaver County Children and Youth Services, where she has worked for 26 years.  She is a licensed social worker and has her Doctoral degree in Social Work.  Dr. Rachel Armstead is also a published author studying and prioritizing poverty in her practice. She’ll share her experience and give us tips on ways that we can override the biased belief systems of our upbringing and treat everyone with dignity and respect.

This week on Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy, I am talking to Coach Q about Imposter Syndrome. Coach Q, a certified international life coach, identifies the characteristics, and origin and shares tips on how to overcome imposter syndrome for good!

Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy Social Work Podcast guests are three of the finest Board-Certified Art therapists and Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) that I have had the pleasure of calling my colleagues. They will share creative art therapy information and techniques that you can use and apply to your everyday lives. Watch to the end to see Dr. Toy become a participant in the live art coping tool demonstration.   Ask a Therapist: Fill out the quick form by clicking here: or email Dr. Toy directly at [email protected] To listen to new and past podcast by clicking on this link: https://linktr.ee/healingoverflow Guests: Megan E Cook, MA, ATR-BC, LPC , Patti Ghubril MA, ATR-BC, LPC, ACTS, Angelica Joy Miskanin, MA, ATR, LPC

You asked, I answered! I’ve received so many Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy “Ask a Therapist” questions that I needed to make it into its own podcast. These are just a few of the questions but you can trust that there will be more questions answered to come. Click on the link to listen.

It’s the holiday season! Whatever holiday you celebrate or don’t celebrate, it is the season for getting together with family. However, is it a Happy Holiday? Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy will share some helpful tips for surviving and thriving during the holidays. https://linktr.ee/healingoverflow

Are you feeling SAD, down, sluggish, and underwhelmed? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is real. Listen to this week's podcast to learn more about SAD and Dr. Toy's tips for beating the winter blues.

Using art therapy techniques to self soothe and heal.

Leon Ford is an author, activist, social entrepreneur, international speaker, and changemaker. He has gone through tragedy to triumph using the power of forgiveness. He is committed wholeheartedly to driving positive change in his community and beyond by sharing his unbelievable and life-changing story with others like Good Morning America, Nexus Global Summit, and Now Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy!

Leon Ford shares his story of police brutality and healing through forgiveness.

Listen to the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/healingoverflow *Content Trigger Warning* Qiana Buckner “Lady Q” is an inspiration to all, having endured many hardships as a child growing up in the foster care system, experiencing homelessness, severe neglect, and suffering from physical, verbal, mental, and emotional abuse to now using her voice on national platforms to empower others with her message of transformation and healing. She is a published author of three books: “My Journey. My “Peace” “Metamorphosis” “Of Course I’m Cute; Affirmations and Declarations to Polish Your Inner Diamond” Her books can be found on Amazon. Follow her on Instagram: theofficialladyqnetwork.

Dr. Toy discusses the trauma and stress reactions of the brain and how it manifest in our behaviors. Do you have a reactive default? Dr. Toy shares tips on how to overcome your reactive default and thrive in your interactions with others.

Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy Social Work Podcast is hosed, Dr. Toya Jones "Dr. Toy", a licensed clinical social worker, trauma expert, therapist, director, and faculty member for the University of Pittsburgh Social Work (BASW) program. Dr. Toy is eager to share her passion as a therapist and educator and spread joy through a podcast centered on various topics that everyone can relate to, like anxiety, depression, sleep issues, relationship problems, substance misuse, stress, trauma, and more including coping and self-help tips through the "Ask a therapist" segment where listeners have a chance to get their questions answered by Dr. Toy.