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The Mental Society
by Amanda Dolin
Where Mental Health and Society MeetMental Health impacts virtually every aspect of our lives, yet it seems we don’t talk about it enough. Mental Health is a public health crisis, and it’s time we discuss how mental wellness impacts our society. The Mental Society is a place for us to do just that; to have open, honest, and deep discussions about how mental health affects every corner of our society. Join us as we open up the conversation and explore how mental health influences our world and everyone living there. We will uncover just how important mental health and wellness are and how it impacts relationships, careers, finances, health, access to care, the criminal justice system, and more.
Episodes
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Where is the Adderall?
The Adderall shortage began in October 2022, and still nearly 20 months later millions of americans are struggilng to fill their prescriptions. How did we get here? Why does it matter? How do we fix it? Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can find more resources, old episodes, blog…
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I'm Still Rambling
Let me tell you a little bit about my ADHD and how it impacts my everyday life, how I try to overcome it, and how my brain affects my relationships. Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and more there. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and...
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Season 2: We're Back
I've been gone for a while but I'm back. On this season we will focus on personal stories and deep dives into what is going on in the world of mental wellness. Things from policies and access to care to how social media is normalizing taking care of your mental health. Check us out at...
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That’s Not How Real People Do It: Joshua Shea
On this episode of The Mental Society, Today I am joined by Joshua Shea. He and I discuss how pornography can impact relationships and create unrealistic expectations of what sex and intimacy look like in relationships. Joshua is a pornography addiction expert, certified betrayal trauma coach,...
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No Body, No Clue: Dylan Newcomb
Today I am joined by Dylan Newcomb. Dylan and I discuss the importance of nonverbal communication and how we can use sound and movement to heal from the inside out. Dylan is a world-renowned expert in embodiment and has dedicated over two decades to helping individuals transform unhealthy stress...
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Nothing Wrong with Being Stellar: Dr Lauren Pitts
Today I am joined by Dr. Lauren Pitts Dr. Pitts is the CEO and Founder of Legacy Counseling & Life Coaching. She also hosts “HOUSE TALK Pregame,” a podcast providing powerful, raw life, sports, and mental health information that athletes and their families need to make well-informed athletic and...
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It’s an Inside Job Kid
On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Stephen Moffe. Steve and I discuss how he overcame trauma, addiction, and loss through everything from equine therapy to 12-step programs. Steve is a father, mental health advocate, recovering addict, horse trainer, and author. His new book,...
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Processed Food and the Brain: Dr. Joan Ifland
On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Dr. Joan Ifland. We talk about food addiction, what it is, why it happens, and what you can do to make changes that will help you feel better. Dr. Ifland has been creating breakthroughs in recovery from food addiction since 1999 and is the…
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You Have No Business Doing It: Gifty Enright
Join Gifty Enright and me as we discuss how trying to do all the things can lead to doing none of the things. Gifty is an author and international speaker specializing in women in the Workplace and Well-being. She has spoken at multinational organizations and top Universities such as Oxford...
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An Act of Selflessness
Today I am joined by Barbara Legere. We discuss guilt, shame, children, suicide, substance use, and how all of that has impacted her life. Barbara is the author of "Keven's Choice - A Mother's Journey Through Her Son's Mental Illness, Addiction, and Suicide" and the upcoming "Talk to Me, I'm...
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Why Couldn’t it Have Been a Car Accident?
On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Allison Frye. We discuss suicide, how it impacts families and mental health advocacy. Allison is a mental health advocate and host of the mental health podcast “Allison in Wonderland,” she is turning her "empty nest" into an opportunity to…
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We Take That Time: Trena and Nora
This is the last of a three-part series where we dive into the impact of mental illness on relationships and how this couple works together to find health and happiness. On this last episode, Trena and Nora share their joint mental health journey and show us the power of taking time to check in...
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IsThis Next One Going to be THE One: Nora Dye
This is the second of a three-part series where we dive into the impact of mental illness on relationships and how this couple works together to find health and happiness. On this episode, Nora shares her story and how she and her wife, Trena, navigate their mental health together. Check us out…
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Fabulously Flawed and Perfectly Imperfect: Trena Dye
This is the first of a three-part series where we dive into the impact mental illness can have on relationships and how this couple works together to find health and happiness. On this episode, Trena shares her story and how she and her wife, Nora, navigate their mental health together. Check us...
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We do it Because It Works: Dr. Rebecca Allen
On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Dr. Rebecca Allen. Listen as Dr. Allen shares more about treatment options for individuals who need more than medication to treat their mental illness effectively. Learn about “shock therapy” and how it really works. Spoiler alert, it’s…
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My Goal is to Win the Game: Trent Brock
Join in and hear Trent's incredible story of survival and perseverance. He has had cancer 3x - hip bone cancer left him crippled, lung cancer, and then pancreatic cancer. The doctors told him he only had a 5% chance of survival. Trent changed his outlook and trained his mind to believe he could...
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What Happens When We Ban Books? Lee Wind
On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Lee Wind. Lee writes stories to empower kids and teens to be their authentic selves and change the world – the same books that would have changed his life as a young gay, Jewish kid. Lee and I talk about history, banned books, growing up, and...
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Habits and Mindset for a High Level of Success: Amy Ballantyne
On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Amy Ballantyne. We discuss well-being and how small steps can lead to big changes! Amy is an accredited Mental Well-Being Coach, speaker, and author. As a coach, she supports clients who struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, and high stress and…
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I Prefer a Woman of Strength: Kisha Woods
On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Sunita Alves. She is the daughter of Indo-Caribbean-Canadian immigrants who spent her formative years testing limits and pushing boundaries. Sunita dreamed of a life without limitations, becoming the first woman in her family to become an...
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Using Comedy to Work Out Your Issues? Neil Berliner
On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by comedian and psychiatrist Dr. Neil Berliner. Dr. Berliner is an American comedy writer, standup comedian, comedy producer, and instructor. Neil is one of the most requested joke-writing instructors in the United States. In 2022, Neil was named...
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Time to Bring Back Long-Term Compassionate Care: Paulette Buchanan
On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Paulette Buchannan. Paulette is a former educator who has taught students from elementary school all the way through college. Since 2007 Paulette has worked with other victims and legislators to bring about needed changes in the law to protect...
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Economics of Shooting: What if It’s an Economic Problem, not a Gun Problem?
What happens when we change the discussion around gun violence and school shootings away from guns and toward the long-term financial consequences? Trauma is expensive; let’s save money and improve our collective mental health. Here is the link to the TikTok I mentioned:...
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I Knew I was Over-Giving: Sunita Alves
On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Sunita Alves. She is the daughter of Indo-Caribbean-Canadian immigrants who spent her formative years testing limits and pushing boundaries. Sunita dreamed of a life without limitations, becoming the first woman in her family to become an...
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I Want to Know Why: How Amanda Bynes Unlocked One of My Biggest Fears
As a person living with bipolar disorder, I do my best to stay aware of anything that may cause a relapse because, while it may sound dramatic, it could be deadly. When I hear of others’ relapses, I am terrified the same will happen to me, so I want to know what happened. I crave those details…
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Relationship! Relationship! Relationship! Protect Your Brain: Melissa Green
On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Dr. Melissa Green. Dr. Green is a clinical psychologist who has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. She currently focuses on teaching brain health, healthy aging, and supporting dementia family caregivers. Dr. Green shares how...
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You’re Never Too Old to Play Dress-Up: Daniel Calhoun
On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Daniel Calhoun, aka Captian AmeriDad. Bringing Positivity to Cosplay! Daniel is a dad, cosplayer, author, and hugger extraordinaire!! He even gets to play dress-up while working for Love for Kids Inc. Daniel and I talk about how costumes and...
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Expectation Hostage: When People Pleasing Gets in the Way
On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Kamini Wood. Kamini Wood is a mother of 5, an international best-selling author, a certified life coach for teens & adults, trained in conscious parenting, and board certified through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Kamini...
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I’m Better and Also, I am Still Struggling
TW: Discussion of Mental Illness and Suicide If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, please get in touch with the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or https://988lifeline.org. Today, March 3rd is the anniversary of the day I planned how I was going to end my life. It’s always an...
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Living Well is the Best Revenge: How to Overcome Domestic Violence; From Survivor to Thriver
On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Susan Omilian. Susan Omilian is an attorney, award-winning author, motivational speaker, and nationally recognized expert who has advocated to end violence against women for the past forty years. After her nineteen-year-old niece Maggie was…
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Primary Care Person: If you don’t care for yourself who will?
I am joined by Dr. Gala Gorman on this episode of The Mental Society. Dr. Gala holds advanced degrees in human development and is a holistic life coach, minister, and published author of the Spiritual Approach™ series of books focused on practical spirituality. We discuss how chronic stress,...
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Never-Ending Grief???
This week has been full of tears and grief but not depression. There are a lot of similarities between depression and grief, and yet they are very different. There is no timeline for grieving; does it ever end? Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can find more resources, old episodes,...
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Delay the Decline: A conversation about long-term care
On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Matt McCann. Matt is one of the nation's leading specialists on Long-Term Care Insurance, long-term health care planning, caregiving, and the political implications thereof. He has submitted testimony to US house and senate committees on...
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More than Words: When only words are not enough
I am joined by Douglas Noll Esq. on this episode of The Mental Society. We discuss the importance of understanding others' emotions and how to communicate and de-escalate. He also shares about his program, Prison of Peace, which is used worldwide to teach inmates how to resolve conflict without...
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Why Did itTake so Long? 20 Years of Looking for Answers
TW: Discussions of Suicide This last week I found a letter 13-year-old me wrote to 18-year-old me. Reading it hit me hard when I saw I had included a note about potential suicide and realized it took over 20 years to get the help I really needed. Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. You can...
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Are You Pregnant Yet: The complex world of infertility
On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Julie Hall, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Julie joins us in a candid conversation about the mental health implications of infertility and how her own experience led to a career change so she could help others. You can find Julie at...
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Music Speaks: How music connects us and improves our mental health.
In this episode, I am joined by James Cox. James hosts the podcast When Words Fail…Music Speaks, where he discusses how music can help with depression. James has lived with cerebral palsy all of his life, and now he wants to help people understand that living with a disability does not define who...
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Hunting Adderall: Where has all the Adderall gone?
There is an Adderall shortage in the US. Listen as I share a little about why, and how it's impacting society www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-announces-shortage-adderall Check us out at www.thementalsociety.com. There you can find more resources, old episodes, blog posts, and...
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I Was Doing Ok, But... The Grief is Never Really Over for Suicide Survivors
TW: Discussions of Suicide If you are feeling suicidal, please reach out to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at lifeline988.org or by calling or texting 988. On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Dr. Robin Henry. Dr. Henry is an Associate Professor of History and Chair of Women's...
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Miss Diagnosed: Using Comedy to Heal
On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by self-proclaimed bad bitch/sad bitch Monna. MONNA is a quick-witted stand-up comedian, the owner of Claws Out Media & Entertainment, and the creator/producer of Claws Out Comedy. MONNA balances her dark sense of humor with nuanced wordplay and...
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Suicide Watch: Using Artificial Intelligence and Social Media to Prevent Suicide
TW: Discussion of Mental Illness, and Suicide If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or https://988lifeline.org/. You are not alone and help is out there. This episode we are joined by two incredible high school students, Lavik...
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Suicide and Me
TW: Discussion of Mental Illness, and Suicide If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or https://988lifeline.org. You are not alone and help is out there. This is the second of three episodes discussing suicide. In this episode…
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Suicide by the Numbers
Suicide: By the Numbers TW: Discussion of Mental Illness, and Suicide If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or https://988lifeline.org. You are not alone and help is out there. This is the first of three episodes about suicide....
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All the Numbers...
TW: Discussion of Mental Illness, and Substance Abuse This episode we dig into the numbers to highlight the significant impact Mental Health has on our society. I have done my best to use information from multiple reputable sources which are linked below. Remember it can be easy to manipulate...
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Not Done: Just Starting
Trigger Warning: Talk of Suicide and Mental Illness If you are feeling suicidal or like you may harm yourself please reach out to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, www.988lifeline.org, or call or text 988. Help is out there. The road towards mental health has been a long one for me. Join me as I...
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Let’s Open the Conversation
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Where Mental Health and Society MeetMental Health impacts virtually every aspect of our lives, yet it seems we don’t talk about it enough. Mental Health is a public health crisis, and it’s time we discuss how mental wellness impacts our society. The Mental Society is a place for us to do just that; to have open, honest, and deep discussions about how mental health affects every corner of our society. Join us as we open up the conversation and explore how mental health influences our world and everyone living there. We will uncover just how important mental health and wellness are and how it impacts relationships, careers, finances, health, access to care, the criminal justice system, and more.
HOSTED BY
Amanda Dolin
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