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Hope Pieced Together
by Mosaics of Mercy
Hope Pieced Together is a show that gets real about mental health struggles and how to overcome them. You will hear personal stories, practical tools, and professional insight for the journey toward mental well-being. Whether you listen for you, a loved one, or for how to help in your community, it will be evident that hope is definitely alive! Each month, the host, Sherry Burkhard, RN, includes parts of her own professional and personal story, as well as insight gained at the non-profit organization, Mosaics of Mercy.
Episodes
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Life After Sports with Nate Guyton, M.Ed., LCDC, LPC-A
When an athlete learns to train their inner game just as much as their outer one, something profound happens. During this episode, we talk about athletes and mental health, including transitioning away from athletics, by choice or other factors. Nate Guyton is the founder and Lead Clinician at...
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Sweet Texas Healing with Morgan Calhoun
Everyone has the ability to heal from complex childhood trauma and share their stories to spread hope to people who are going through similar struggles. Today, we are joined by mother, resilient trauma survivor, and owner of Sweet Texas Treasures Boutique, Morgan Calhoun, to discuss healing the...
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Nourishing Your Body for Wellness with Rachel Plympton, LCSW
Nutrition and lifestyle impact our mental health far more than many people may realize, and today’s guest is passionate about educating others about the ways that nutrition and lifestyle impact mental health. Rachel Plympton is a licensed Social Worker practicing in the Cypress, Texas area. To…
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Caring for the Caregivers with Dawn Kuhn
Secondhand caregiver trauma is often unrecognized or easily dismissed when, truly, it needs to be acknowledged and normalized as an inherent part of a caregiver’s daily struggles. Today, we welcome the dedicated mental health advocate and Clinic Manager at Sandstone Center for Neurofeedback, Dawn...
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OCD & Mental Health with Elizabeth McIngvale, Ph.D., LCSW
OCD is one of the top reasons that people file for disability across the world and it only gets worse when left untreated. But it is often (and very problematically) brushed off as a silly quirk or something that will pass. Today on Hope Pieced Together, the founder of The OCD Institute and The...
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Self-Care with Michelle Lewis-Prince, M.S.
Self-care isn’t all about expensive spa days or luxury pampering. It’s also about finding what truly nourishes your body and mind. Joining Jennifer Myers today to redefine self-care in a much more personal and accessible way is Michelle Lewis-Prince, co-leader of the Trauma & Grief Work Group at...
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Breaking the Stigma with the Run for Jeev Foundation
Tragedy has the power to make us or break us, but it can also become a catalyst for meaningful change. In this inspiring episode of Hope Pieced Together, Dr. Srinivas Panja shares the heartbreaking story of losing his beloved son, Sanjeev, to suicide and how this profound loss ignited the…
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Overdose Prevention & M-COPE with Kimberly Rosinski
In this episode of Hope Pieced Together, Jennifer Myers, Community Outreach Coordinator at Mosaics, sits down with Kimberly Rosinski, one of the founders of M-COPE (Montgomery County Overdose Prevention Endeavor). M-COPE is a vital program designed to equip communities with the tools and…
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A Conversation about Walk & Talk Therapy with Allie Haydon, MS, LMFT-S, LPC, LCDC
Walk and Talk therapy is an incredible tool used by therapists to help clients process difficult emotions more calmly and clearly. Today on Hope Pieced Together, we are joined by psychotherapist, Allie Haydon to discuss all things Walk and Talk therapy. In this episode, you’ll hear all about what...
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Mental Wellbeing in Student Populations with Dr. Stephen Popp & Dr. Diego Estrada of The John Cooper School
Wellness and mental health education is as important as any other part of the school system as it teaches students how to prioritize their holistic wellbeing by becoming curious and compassionate about their emotions. Today on Hope Pieced Together, we are joined by the incredible Head of The John...
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Addressing Teen Substance Abuse with Chris Crawford, LCSW-S, LCDC and Navigate Recovery of the Woodlands
Seeing your children suffer is one of the most painful experiences you can go through as a parent. And when you have a child who is battling substance abuse issues, knowing how to intervene can be a harrowing process fraught with shame, guilt, and isolation. Joining us today to generously share...
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Veteran Support with Jeff 'Gunny' Shilanski
Today we are honored to be joined by Jeff 'Gunny' Shilanski, the founder of FOB Rasor, a veteran-led peer support group in Montgomery County. In addition to being a support group for veterans, it is also open to first responders; like 911 dispatchers, law enforcement members, firefighters, and...
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Trauma-Informed Yoga with Morgan Daugherty
All of us have to deal with varying degrees of trauma from the day we are born but few are forced to sit with such unthinkable horrors as the women and men who are called to protect this country. Luckily, there is hope for veterans who are looking for ways to cope with their internal wounds and...
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Hope for the High Functioning Addict with CarrieRae Munson
Most of us have preconceived ideas of what addiction looks like. In reality, it is a nuanced and powerful disease. Not everyone has the same experience regarding addiction and the subsequent road to recovery. In today’s episode, CarrieRae Munson opens up about her own experiences with addiction…
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Running, Recovery, and The 365 Concept with Dustin Weaver
We are all aware that life comes with its highs and lows, which can take a toll on our bodies. Substance abuse disorder can hinder us from fully realizing ourselves, potentially leading us away from our true selves and life's purpose. Joining us today is Dustin Weaver, the CEO of The 365 Concept...
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A look inside The Woodlands Pride Organization & the LGBTQ+ Community with Jason Rocha
Today on Hope Pieced Together, we are joined by Jason Rocha, founder and CEO of The Woodlands Pride to discuss his incredible organization, his journey as a gay man, struggles within the LGBTQ+ community and so much more! Tuning in, you’ll hear about Jason’s upbringing, his difficulties with…
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Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community with Nicole Suarez-Bronfman, LCSW
Knowing how to show up for a loved one when they share their coming out journey with us can be challenging. Today’s guest is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in community mental health and offering mental health support to the LGBTQ+ community in the Woodlands. During this episode,...
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Catching up with the Mosaics Summer Interns of 2023
Welcome to another episode of The Hope Pieced Together podcast, with today’s host, Stephanie Skipworth, the Operations Development Manager at Mosaics of Mercy. Today, Stephanie sits down with three of the Mosaics Summer Interns of 2023 as they wrap up their time at Mosaics. Tune in to hear about...
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Integrating Mental & Physical Health with Dr. Paulraj Samuel
The mind-body connection is becoming more widely understood and accepted in modern society and joining us today to discuss the importance of integrating mental and physical health is interventional cardiologist, Dr. Paulraj Samuel of Samuel Family Cardiology. Dr. Samuel reveals the importance of...
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Titania Jordan: A Conversation With a Chief Parenting Officer
In this day and age, it’s almost impossible to keep our children away from the online world. But what we can do is help them navigate it and put measures in place to protect them from its darker side. Today’s guest, Titania Jordan, is the Chief Parenting Officer at Bark Technologies, a company…
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Story of Hope: Meet Brooke Martin
Today’s story of hope encourages us to be content and faithful as we wait on God because his timing is perfect! In this episode, we welcome to the Hope Pieced Together podcast, Brooke Martin. She is a wife of 35 years and mother to five Snowflake babies and shares with us her truly amazing story…
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Stories of Hope: Meet Beau
The information given at 12-step meetings may vary from person to person, but you can almost always count on them mentioning the date that they decided to embark on their journey to sobriety. This “clean date” is an important marker of recovery, and in today’s episode of Hope Pieced Together…
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Benefits of Comprehensive DBT with Shannan Blum
Today we sit down with marriage and family therapist and Assistant Director of Connections Child and Family Center, Shannan Blum, to talk about some of the powerful benefits of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Shannan takes us through some of the basics of what she does and what is offered at...
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Going to a Psychiatrist with Dr. Noor Ferrell
Guest host Bridget Caletka LPC welcomes Dr. Noor Ferrell as the first psychiatrist on our show! After graduating from Emory University and completing her medical training at the Ohio University of Osteopathic Medicine and Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Ferrell opened her own practice where she...
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You Are Not Alone with Jennifer Bruse
Nobody plans to become an anorexic or an alcoholic but as Jennifer Bruse knows, just one fad diet or one drink too many can lead to a quick downhill spiral. She also knows that getting out of that spiral is possible, one day at a time! During this episode, Jennifer shares how God and the people…
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Finding Hope Through Embracing Your Identity: Ali Burkhard
Defining who we are versus how our family, friends, and others define us is a common experience; and striking a balance between the two is an especially prevalent struggle for adolescents and young adults. Identity development is the process of aligning how we feel inside with what we project to...
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Finding Hope at Rock Bottom with Danny Looney
Today, we are joined by a new, valuable member of our community. Danny Looney is celebrating 14 years of sobriety and is here today to redefine rock bottom and fill us in on his own non-profit, Rock Bottom Hope. Danny shares his story with us, and we find out what led him to fall into substance...
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Navigating the Government Mental Health Authority - Evan Roberson
Tri County Behavioral Health Care is the government mental health authority for Montgomery, Liberty, and Walker Counties, offering a wide range of services for both children and adults. Joining us in conversation today is Evan Roberson, who directs the program. Join us to hear how Tri County…
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Gray Area Drinking with Carolyn Robistow, LPC
Between the extremes of Clinical Substance Abuse and Teetotaler is the much larger category of Gray Area Drinking. Here today to discuss the topic is therapist, gray area drinking coach, and board member at Mosaics of Mercy, Carolyn Robistow. Join us today to hear Carolyn’s hard-earned…
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Mental Health in the School System with Denise Cipolla
Your job as a parent is to advocate for your child, particularly when there is a mental health concern because we want our children to know that, if they’re going through something emotionally, it impacts the whole family. Therapy or treatment is not ‘fix my kid’, it’s ‘help my family’. Once a...
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Play Therapy: Amy Drury, LPC, RPT
There are many options for adults to address mental health issues, but what about children? Children also suffer from mental health issues but unlike adults, they do not have the cognitive and mental capacity to use the same techniques as adults. Therefore, a different approach is needed to…
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder: Kellie Cole, LPC, RPT-S
If you have ever spent time around children, you’ll know that they have a tendency to get cranky, test boundaries, and act uncooperatively. Today, we’re going to talk about when these behaviors should warrant a diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Regardless of whether or not your...
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Addressing Autism: Jennifer Morgan, LPC, ACAS, AAC
Today’s conversation is all about navigating autism and mental health, and joining me to share her knowledge on the topic is Jennifer Morgan; Licensed Professional Counselor, Animal Assisted Counselor, Advanced Certified Autism Specialist, and owner of Morgan’s Helping Hands LLC. Jennifer is...
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College Mental Health: Dr. Patrick Lukingbeal
According to a NAMI 2020 study, 73% of students reported to have had a mental health crisis while at college. Today, we are joined by the Executive Director of Integrated Enrollment Services at the University of Houston, to discuss the pressing topic of mental health on college campuses. Dr....
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Sober Living: Kim Livesay, LCDC and Nick Long
In the State of Texas, there is still no licensure for sober living homes and, as a result, there are no set guidelines for how they should be run. This makes it extra important, when choosing a sober living home, to do the relevant research to ensure that it’s the right program for you. Joining…
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Fostering, Adopting, and Reparenting Ourselves: Tara Hutton
When you are fostering, and perhaps even adopting a child, it’s important to be aware of how previous life experiences and trauma could shape their behavior and interactions. Today on the show we’re delighted to welcome Tara Hutton, host of the Mama’s Well podcast, and dear friend of the show.…
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Montgomery County Mental Health Constables: Constable Philip Cash
Today on the show we speak to Constable Philip Cash about how the Montgomery County mental health constables are serving their community through a dedicated program designed to get mental health consumers the help they need. We hear about Constable Cash’s journey in law enforcement and what led…
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The Journey of Adoption: Kristen Minor
Today’s conversation centers around a personal story about a big life event that requires you to navigate a host of emotions within every member of the family. That life event is adoption, and our hope is that as Kristen Minor shares her story, you will find comfort and wisdom for your own…
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Recurrence in Substance Use Recovery Robert Hilliker, LCSW-S, LCDC
There is often so much shame around substance abuse relapse. We have framed it as a failure, but what if we looked at it as an experience that those who have slipped back into addiction can use when beginning their journey of sobriety again? This is just one of the valuable lessons that today’s...
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Children and Divorce with Jessica Leger, LCSW, RPT
Children are much more adaptable than is often expected of them, but they are also aware of much more than their parents may think. Jessica Leger, clinical social worker, play therapist, and our guest on today’s show, describes children as having the capacity to be “emotional sponges.” This means...
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The Family Journey of Addiction Recovery with Christopher Crawford
Going into 2020, one in seven adults in the United States experienced a substance use disorder. As of June 2020, the CDC said that 13 percent of adults reported an increase in their use of substances to cope with the stress of the pandemic, with this statistic accompanied by a tremendous increase...
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The Emotional Journey of Having and Parenting Specific Needs: Kate and Jess
When we experience issues that impact our physical health, that can also provoke certain feelings that impact our mental health too. In today's episode of Hope Pieced Together, we speak with mother and daughter, Kate Turner and Jess Sohns, about the emotional journey of dealing with those...
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A Personal Story about Anxiety: Skye McClain
Skye McClain always thought she was just a highly strung person, never considering that she might be suffering from anxiety. Having her son seven years ago revealed her underlying anxiety which often presented itself in bouts of anger, but it wasn’t until the pandemic last year that Skye’s…
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Grief and Loss of a Spouse with Maureen McClelland, LPC, RN, BSN
The grief process can vary with each individual, but sometimes it can be helpful to find commonalities in a journey similar to yours. In today’s episode, we talk about the loss of a spouse with Maureen McClelland, LPC, RN, BSN. Learning about different types of losses can help us better support...
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Addressing Conflict in Relationships with Mary Lambrecht, LMFT
Today’s episode covers something that pretty much everyone will go through at one time or another in their lives; conflict in relationships. It is often joked about that opposites attract and a common difference that creates that opposition is contrasting approaches to life. One partner may look…
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OCD in Children and Teens: Joy Ryan, LPC, RPT
While we may be aware that obsessive-compulsive disorder can have debilitating consequences for the adults who suffer from it, OCD in children and teens presents a unique set of challenges. Today’s guest is Joy Ryan, Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist who specializes in...
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Boundaries in a Marriage with Dr. Monica Polonyi PhD, LPC-S
Although setting boundaries can be very difficult, it is an essential self-care practice and one which will lead to improvements in your relationships. If you are fearful of setting boundaries because you are worried about the possible negative effects, keep in mind that the better we understand...
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Anxiety in Children and Teens with Shannan Blum, LMFT, CCATPCA, CEDS
The primary mental health issue that many counselors have seen increase during COVID has been anxiety, which was already the number one mental health issue in the US. Today’s guest is Shannan Blum, Clinical Director at The Woodlands Recovery and Wellness, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist,...
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Psychological Evaluations and Testing with Lauren Pasqua, Psy.D.
It’s common for people to feel intimidated when hearing the term ‘psychological testing’. Having a more concrete measure of your psychological wellbeing can sometimes bring the same anxiety as medical testing, the concern that you might find out that something is wrong. Today’s guest, Lauren...
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Postpartum Depression with Lorissa Eichenberger, LMFT, PMH-C
Postpartum depression and anxiety are increasingly common, yet there is still so much shame and stigma around them. Today's guest, Lorissa Eichenberger, is the Co-Associate Director of The Center for Postpartum Family Health, where she works with the motherhood population to create nurturing and...
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Hope Pieced Together is a show that gets real about mental health struggles and how to overcome them. You will hear personal stories, practical tools, and professional insight for the journey toward mental well-being. Whether you listen for you, a loved one, or for how to help in your community, it will be evident that hope is definitely alive! Each month, the host, Sherry Burkhard, RN, includes parts of her own professional and personal story, as well as insight gained at the non-profit organization, Mosaics of Mercy.
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