Eating Disorder Spotlight: Stories, Providers & Resources

"Anyone who needs help should be able to get it!" Executive Director Christie Bettwy shares Rock Recovery's robust outpatient model and lots of hope for 'franshising' a good thing that works! Christie has served for over a decade as the Executive Director for Rock Recovery, a DC-based nonprofit that makes mental healthcare more accessible for all and provides treatment, support and education for those struggling with eating disorders and body image issues. Having gone through recovery herself, she is passionate about spreading the message that complete freedom from disordered eating is possible and helping remove barriers that keep people from experiencing it. She is an active speaker and shares her story with organizations and media outlets across the country. While a true city girl at heart, Christie now resides in the suburbs of Washington, DC with her husband and daughter.Rock Recovery - Eating Disorder Support for DC, MD, and VAhttps://www.rockrecoveryed.org/Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:45) Christie's Journey to Rock Recovery(06:05) Founder:  Carylynn Kemp Larson, PhD(07:40) Initial Programming (08:40) Telehealth Changes (09:30) Meal Support Groups (12:10) Insurance & Medicaid(13:15) Growth & Collaboration (15:05) Committed to Change the Stigma(16:40) Funding Challenges (20:00) Positive Reflection (23:10) Community Outreach (25:40) Advocating and Reach (30:00) Franchising What Works? (33:00) Advice: Baby Steps (35:00) Surprising & Beautiful Journey Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

You cannot recover without these 5 steps!As a therapist, I have watched hundreds of recovery journeys in mental health and eating disorders and these are the keys to get there!  They are essential to progress, sustaining recovery and overall personal growth.  Recovery can be elusive, long, volatile, exhausting, daunting, confusing and surprising! No surprises here, just a true, gritty lens to what is needed with examples. 5 STEPS: Self-AwarenessHonesty WillingnessCommunity Action Physical/BodyCognitive/ThoughtsEngagement MindfulnessFaith-Base/Spirituality CHAPTERS: (00:00) Introduction(04:00) 1. Self-Awareness(06:30) Why It's So Tough! (07:45) 2. Honesty (09:45) 3. Willingness(14:40) 4. Community(17:45) 5. Action + Steps (20:50) Deeper than Behaviors(22:30) Kindness, Grace & PatienceThanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Don't Suffer even when you're in Pain!From the First Responder Series:Radical Acceptance, a skill taught in Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, helps to not turn pain (which is inevitable) into suffering. Learn how to begin practicing this skill and how it can help to find more peace and begin a process for change. Practicing radical acceptance in small, everyday moments can significantly enhance your resilience and emotional clarity in high-stakes situations. Remember, acceptance is an active, ongoing skill that grows with consistent practice.In this episode:Definition and core principles of radical acceptance How radical acceptance reduces suffering and increases resiliencePractical examples: driving delays, job promotions, handling difficult people The importance of understanding that radical acceptance is a skill that requires ongoing practiceHow to implement small, manageable steps to cultivate acceptance dailyThe influence of personal and professional stressors on our ability to acceptStrategies for staying grounded during crises, including body relaxation techniquesThe role of expectations and "riding the wave" of life's ups and downsThe connection between radical acceptance and long-term relationship and leadership successHow mindfulness of basic needs (sleep, hydration, nutrition) supports emotional regulation------------------------------------- Timestamps:(00:00) - Introduction to radical acceptance and its significance in trauma response(02:00) - How radical acceptance compares to and overlaps with other mindfulness skills(01:08) - Defining radical acceptance: Accepting things exactly as they are(02:29) - Common misconceptions: Acceptance doesn’t mean approval or giving up(03:47) - Pain is inevitable; radical acceptance prevents suffering(04:41) - Accepting others for who they are, not how we wish they were(06:14) - The importance of understanding differing truths in conflicts(08:25 )- Recognizing behavior as purposeful and understanding its causes(09:52) - Applying acceptance to setbacks like promotions or job frustrations(10:21) - Handling the emotional reactions to life's unpredictability(12:29) - Specific challenges faced by first responders and how radical acceptance applies(14:42) - Managing the frustration of non-emergencies and mundane calls(16:19) - Manifesting expectations and prepping mentally for unpredictable situations(17:20) - Practical steps: practicing acceptance in small moments (e.g., driving delays)(19:40) - The importance of regulating emotional responses before attempting acceptance(22:08) - Repeating acceptance isn’t final; it’s a continuous process(25:30) - Meeting basic needs as foundation for emotional resilience(27:17) - How acceptance is a prerequisite for effective change(28:58) - Letting go to influence outcomes without resistance(29:46) - The ongoing journey: striving for progress, not perfection --------------------------------Resources & Links:Radical Acceptance by Tara Burchhttps://a.co/d/0d6N1XUODBT Explainedhttps://behavioraltech.org/dialectical-behavior-therapy-dbt/Mindfulness Techniqueshttps://www.mindful.org/Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

"You are less of a medical mystery than you've been told!"Dr. Gaudiani: Treating ED patients with dignity & compassion. Dr. G's contribution to eating disorder recovery pairs an innovative & deft medical focus with a compassionate, whole person lens aimed at listening, collaborating and validating what can't always be measured and is often what makes a person 'Sick Enough' & deserving of care. Her approach is captured in the 2nd edition of Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders. Validating, Inspiring, Educational & Refreshing.  Dr. Jen Gaudiani is the founder and medical director of the Gaudiani Clinic (Est. 2016). Board certified in internal medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. Dr. Gaudiani served as the medical director at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders. The Gaudiani Clinic offers specialized, trauma-informed outpatient medical care to individuals seeking support for eating disorders, undernourishment related to complex medical issues, and weight-inclusive primary care. The Gaudiani Clinic is based in Colorado with a satellite location in North Carolina and is licensed to practice in almost every US state via thoughtful telemedicine. The fully updated and significantly expanded second edition of Dr. Gaudiani’s bestselling book, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders and Undernutrition is now available wherever books are sold.  --------------------------------------------------------Chapters(0:00) Intro to Dr. G Credits(5:05) Gaudiani Clinic & “Sick Enough”(7:35) Unmeasurable Illness & Stigma(9:15) Families: What to Ask & Observe(12:20) Whole Team & Value Approach(15:25) Barriers to Provider Care & What Works(20:20) Clinical Team & Psychiatry  (21:50) Not Afraid to Be Flexible w/Care(24:15) Medical Stability Variations(29:40) Athletes & ED(33:20) Provider Distress Tolerance(35:35) Youth/Adolescents & ED(39:10) GI Issues & Origins(42:20) Alternative Options(44:20) Long Standing ED(47:35) Trauma & Stellate Ganglion Block(53:17) Self-Compassion & LoveLinks: Gaudiani Clinichttps://www.gaudianiclinic.com/  Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders and Undernutrition by Jennifer L. Gaudiani, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sick-enough-jennifer-l-gaudiani/1147739548 Amazon.com: Sick Enough: 9781041036487: Gaudiani, Jennifer L.: BooksBookshop.orgRoutledgeThanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

ADHD impacts Eating Disorder recovery with impulsivity & the lure of Chaos! Allie V. Allie V. has long rich, mental health and eating disorder recovery.  After a lifetime of therapy, meds, hospitalizations and residential care settings, she lands after challenges more softly with insight and self-awareness.  She shares the truths about complications in long term recovery including finding a new community and grappling with previously undiagnosed ADHD and the resulting mood volatility, impulsivity and lack of motivation that it can bring.  Allie doesn't sugar coat how tough even being in recovery can be & how there are good days and bad days, disordered voices that surface regularly and constant attention to staying balanced in what she has learned.  A sober, honest and inspiring look into recovery at many stages.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

ARFID is a serious Eating Disorder that is challenging, complicated and multi-layered! In this episode, Jaime Haumesser, licensed professional clinical counselor for over 20 years and current Clinical Director at the Hull Institute for Eating Disorders in Cleveland, Ohio discusses ARFID from her professional, clinical, and personal experience. She helps us unravel ARFID’s presentation, symptoms & medical concerns. Additionally, she breaks down intervention, recovery factors and impact on the family system. She insightfully delves into the import of individualized, specialty care and focusing treatment on exposure therapy, distress tolerance and building trust in the therapeutic relationship. The journey her clients take with her starts with being flexible: willingness to be uncomfortable tackling food avoidance which develops into global success strategies which evolve into beautiful hope and the prospect of recovery.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Find out what you and your partner’s love languages are and how knowing this can improve your relationship.In this episode, Corinne Santore and Caise McHale dive into the practical application of Dr. Gary Chapman’s "Five Love Languages". They explore how these categories serve as a "basic premise" to help individuals become more effective and intentional in both showing and recognizing love within their relationships.--------------------------------------------------------------The Five Love Languages Defined: Acts of Service: Doing thoughtful, "extra" things that aren't just standard adult chores.Examples: Warming up scrubs in the dryer, filling the gas tank, or packing lunch.Gifts: It’s about the thought, not the price tag.Examples: Picking up a favorite candy bar (KitKat) at the store, a handwritten card, or wildflowers from the roadside.Words of Affirmation: Verbal expressions of appreciation, respect, and affection.Examples: "I don't know what I'd do without you" or "You look so good today."Physical Touch: Beyond sexual intimacy, this includes physical connection and "co-regulating" the nervous system.Examples: Holding hands, a peck on the lips, or rubbing a partner's back.Quality Time: Focused, undistracted attention rather than just "quantity" of time.Note: Watching TV together may not count if there is no interaction or connection.---------------------------------------------------------------------RESOURCES:  SpeakEasy First Responder Outpatient Therapy https://www.speakeasyonmayfield.com/ 5lovelanguages.com/quizzeshttps://a.co/d/05lcgJyVLove Nudge App (available on the Apple App Store and Google Play)IAFF Center of Excellence - Rehab & Treatment for Fire Fighters https://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com/Bluecoatshttps://www.bluecoatsinc.org/ OAPFF –Ohio Association of Professional Firefightershttps://oapff.org/-----------------------------------------Therapists Corinne & Caise host First Responder Wellness: for the WHOLE Person.This unique podcast focusing exclusively on First Responder stories, challenges, needs and resources for the WHOLE person and their families. Hosts:Corinne Santore, LISW-S, LICDCCaise Rode McHale, MSSA, LISW-SContact:web: https://therapistcaise.wixsite.com/first-responder-wellemail: [email protected]: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Spotify, Apple"Wellness Starts with the Whole Person"Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Support from those who get it - who've been there! ANAD Free & Fabulous! Jason Wood is the Director of Community Engagement at ANAD, a support organization that is peer run and professionally supported for Eating Disorder recovery support. Jason turned his battle with orthorexia into a mission to break the stigma around men’s mental health by publishing his memoir Starving for Survival. He is proud to serve on the board for two eating disorder recovery organizations, Running in Silence and SoulPaws Recovery Project.  Through speaking engagements, his writing, and his work, Jason strives to start an important conversation that encourages everyone–especially men–to speak up, share their stories, and get the help they deserve. Jason lives in Michigan with his husband and their two pups, Arnie and Walter. He is an avid sports fan and also enjoys climbing, hiking, and playing tennis.  ------------------Chapters: (0:00) Introduction Jason & ANAD(6:15) Volunteers, Peer Mentor, Support Line(8:20) Donation & Grant Support(12:15) Peer Recovery Mentors(19:35) Support Groups(24:40) Helpline Hug(27:55) ASAP School Ambassadors(38:20) “Running In Silence” Book & Support(40:00) “Starving through Survival” Memoir(44:50) Storytelling & Accessibility(48:20) Embrace & Enjoy Long Journey  (50:40) Terrifyingly Exciting -------------------------------------------- ANADhttps://anad.org/Starving through Survival https://a.co/d/19RyoKF Running In Silence https://runninginsilence.org/about-rachael/SoulPaws Recovery Projecthttps://www.soulpawsrecovery.org/Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Don't let its lack of classification fool you!  Even though Orthorexia does not yet meet criteria for an already established DSM Eating Disorder, it can impact functioning & physical and emotional health and, moreso, it can be either a subtle gateway into other ED's or it can suspend a person on an ED recovery path by keeping them from full recovery with one foot in and one foot out.  Marked by thoughts and behaviors that are disproportionately focused on health, wellness, diet trends and food & body fears. These are often absolute rules or choices with a rigid and black & white framework.  Because those with Orthorexia may not be malnourished, may not be medically fragile, may not be in higher level of care and may not be overtly identified, they are often able to rationalize that they are not disordered.  Some of these rules and ideas for food & wellness on their own may not be harmful practice & may be logical for some but in a rigid setting and in an ED prone brain they are only ok, until they're not ok.  This podcast explores some specific features and behaviors of Orthorexia. Orthorexia: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment | NEDAThanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

‘It’s not about Food Trends, it’s about what You Need!’ Eating Disorder Treatment w/Dr. Jillian Lampert of The Emily Program. Dr. Jillian Lampert is the Vice President of Strategy and Public Affairs for Accanto Health, the parent company of The Emily Program and Gather Behavioral Health. She also serves as Executive Director for The Emily Program Foundation, is a Co-Founder and President of the REDC and a Board Member of the Eating Disorders Coalition, a DC-based national organization for eating disorders policy and advocacy. She holds an adjunct graduate faculty position in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Lampert is a Registered Dietician (RD) for her clinical training. Dr. Lampert is a clinical Registered Dietician and has completed her doctorate degree in Nutrition and Epidemiology and Master of Public Health degree in Public Health Nutrition at the University of Minnesota. She earned a Master of Science degree in Nutrition at the University of Vermont and completed her dietetic internship at the University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Lampert has served on the Board of Directors of the Academy for Eating Disorders as the Electronic Media Portfolio Director and co-chair of the Academy for Eating Disorders Nutrition Special Interest Group. She is a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders (FAED) and a member of the Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics, and BHN (Behavioral Health Nutrition) dietetic practice group. Dr. Lampert is the author of numerous book chapters and articles addressing the nutritional treatment of eating disorders, body image, sports participation, adolescent health, and disordered eating and she regularly speaks regionally and nationally on numerous eating disorder-related topics. As someone with lived experience with an eating disorder, Jillian strives to bring more care to more people and help people recover from an eating disorder. REDC Consortium https://redcconsortium.org/Accanto Health - Beside You Every Step of the Way https://accanto.com/ Eating Disorders Coalition:https://eatingdisorderscoalition.org/Jillian Lampert, PhD, MPH, RD, LD, FAED - The Emily Programhttps://emilyprogram.com/about-us/leadership-team/jillian-lampert/Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me: https://www.caiserodemchale.com Reach Me: [email protected] Follow Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Eating Disorders are Messy & so Is Recovery!Eating Disorder Coach Kate Ely, 'Recovery with Kate', shares 3 take aways: 1. What to expect with an Eating Disorder Coach 2. How to get and assess an Eating Disorder Coach 3. How to become an Eating Disorder Coach. It takes a village and a robust team to support ED recovery.  ED coaching is a newer layer that proves efficacious and supportive!  ----------------------------------------------Chapters  (00:00) Intro: Kate Ely Profession(01:25) ED Coaching Defines(03:45) ED Coaching as a Profession & Options(04:55) Lived Experience(06:26) Support in a Casual Setting(08:00) Coaching Training  - Carolyn Costin(09:56) Connecting with Clients (10:48) Certification & Expectations(13:32) Boundaries & Supervision (17:32) Working in a Team Setting(20:35) Creative Support Options & Connection(25:04) Positive Recovery Stories(28:38) Financial Options & Insurance (31:30) Knowing Your Ready to Be a Coach(33:30) Recovery Is Messy(36:15) Free Services & Project Heal -----------------------------------Kate Ely | Eating Disorder Recovery CoachHome - International Association of Eating Disorders ProfessionalsANAD Home | ANAD - National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated DisordersTraining and Certification for Eating Disorder Coaches | Carolyn Costin InstituteProject HEALThanks for listening! Therapist Caise "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"Find Me: caiserodemchale.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

"If you lose hope, it's ok. I'm holding it for you until you're ready to take it back." In this episode, this quote is one of many inspiring gifts from Dr. Anne Kubal who boldly brings focus to myths and marvels in the ED recovery journey. Her many years of expertise as a clinical psychologist in higher level of care settings, in private practice and as a clinical director and teacher informs poignant discussion points including autonomy and ethics in ED care, being beautifully infallible and vulnerable in your practice, finding the right fit & options to find a recovery that is real, doing the hard work that sucks and willingness to wade through the sh-- river of recovery. She unabashedly explores using humor, therapeutic eye rolls, protective factors, fairy dust, flexibility and learning to leverage her patients' strong emotions to help them find their own unique recovery."Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me: caiserodemchale.com Reach Me: [email protected] Follow Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health & Eating Disorder Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

In this episode, licensed psychologist Dr. Elizabeth McMahon offers insight on exploring and successfully treating anxiety disorders for over 40 years. Dr. McMahon has used virtual reality (VR) with clients since 2010. She has become an instrumental voice for this on-trend and effective modality and has authored many pieces on these topics, most notably are Virtual Reality Therapy for Anxiety: A Guide for Therapists & the self-help workbook, Overcoming Anxiety and Panic interactive guide. These tools offer detailed, evidence-based direction for those struggling with anxiety & ample case studies & specific applied examples for clinicians. She also contributes to Psychology Today & PESI.com. She graciously shares her time with us to discuss her anxiety model & treatment process including using VR for exposures that are safe and wildly effective. A true, passionate pioneer helping those with anxiety find relief and a life worthwhile.Dr. McMahon's books are available on Amazon*: https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Anxiety-Panic-interactive-guide/dp/0979640806Other Elizabeth McMahon Resources: Website: https://www.elizabeth-mcmahon.com/therapist-resourcesPsychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/overcoming-anxiety-and-panicPESI: https://catalog.pesi.com/item/virtual-reality-vr-anxiety-phobia-treatment-guide-vr-practical-rapid-effective-exposure-therapy-78551?Society for Virtual Reality Therapy: https://www.svrt.org/VR & Eating Disorder Treatment: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34048622/*I have no financial or business affiliation with Dr. McMahon or Amazon.Thanks for exploring Hope with me!  Caise "RECOVERY STARTS WITH ONE BOLD NEW CHOICE." #therapist #stressrelief #anxiety #eatingdisordersupport #skills #ED #mentalhealth #recoveryFor more Podcasts & Support: https://caiserodemchale.comEmail: [email protected] me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube - Search 'caiserodemchale' or follow links on website. ----------------------------------------------------------------------For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health & Eating Disorder Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Human biology is far more expansive than the simple categories of female and maleBeing human entails a complex interplay of biology and culture, and while there are important differences between women and men, there are also many variations and overlap. Sex Is a Spectrum offers a bold new paradigm for understanding the biology of sex, drawing on the latest science to explain why the binary view of the sexes is fundamentally flawed*. Our conversation explores patterns across animal species, bio-cultural roles and impact, historical perspectives on sex & gender, why men have nipples, how female hyenas are bad a**, where political and social structures can occlude progress & how an honest, science-based foundation is paramount for being curious, learning & talking about the human experience at large.Agustín Fuentes is professor of anthropology at Princeton University. His books include Race, Monogamy, and Other Lies They Told You: Busting Myths about Human Nature; The Creative Spark: How Imagination Made Humans Exceptional; and Why We Believe: Evolution and the Human Way of Being.Agustín Fuentes*from Princeton University Press Princeton University Press------------------------------------------------------------Chapters: (0:00) Introduction & Why this Book(2:50) Princeton Professor (3:45) Learning from Animals(4:45) Sex Biology v. Gender (6:45) Talking About Genitals is OK!(8:10) Lives influence Gender Presentation (9:18) 3G Sex Categories (10:15) Sex as a Spectrum(11:05) It’s about Patterns & Variations (12:38) Sea Horses & Spotted Hyenas (14:38) Fish Sex Changing (15:10) Bio-Culture: Look at a Baby Toe(16:20) Gender Rules are Contemporary(18:00) Anecdotes & Stories v. Science (20:05) No Male or Female Brain (23:10) Men are Mammals.  Men have Nipples(26:55) Differences in Current Cultures w/Bodies(27:45) What DNA Defines(30:05) Global & Political Challenges (31:10) The Binary is Two Completely Different Things(33:00) Using a Spectrum as Descriptive(36:05) Backlash, Hate & Official Government Doctrine (38:50) You Can Hate: But Don’t Mask it w/Biology(40:05) K-12 Education Needed(41:50) It’s Okay to Not fit in the Binary (43:10) Accessing the Book – Go Local (44:55) It’s Been Amazing & Difficult (45:10) Wrap UpLocal Cleveland Area Bookstores: Mac's Books, Coventry Mac's Backs Book Store Fireside Books, Chagrin Falls Fireside Book Shop Black Cat Books & Oddities, Medina Black Cat Books & OdditiesLoganberry Books, Larchmere Loganberry BooksApple Tree Books, Cleveland Heights Apple Tree BooksClevo Books, Cleveland Clevo BooksThanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

"It's tough to see your father figure, your super-hero in a fragile state." Firefighter families can struggle with the impact of PTSD & how it impacts their loved one. In this episode, Shannon Shea shows empathy, understanding & respect for her firefighter father's mental health journey from hiding his emotions to a long stay in inpatient residential treatment at the center of excellence. She explores the pain, the passion and gifts of recovery that have helped her family "grow in the discomfort of their experiences!"-----------------------------------Resources: Speak Easy First Responder Outpatient Therapy https://www.santoreandassociates.com/ IAFF Center of Excellence - Rehab & Treatment for Fire Fighters https://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com/ Bluecoats https://www.bluecoatsinc.org/ OAPFF – Ohio Association of Professional Firefighters https://oapff.org/-----------------------------------------------------Corinne & Caise host this unique podcast focusing exclusively on First Responder stories, challenges, needs and resources for the WHOLE person and their families.Hosts: Corinne Santore, LISW-S, LICDCCaise Rode McHale, MSSA, LISW-SContact:web: https://therapistcaise.wixsite.com/first-responder-wellemail: [email protected]: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Spotify, Apple"Wellness Starts with the Whole Person"Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

"I have been to hell & back & now it's my time." And now in his inspiring voice! Like a Phoenix Rising from the Ashes: The Antonio Levert Story. Antonio Levert has a mission to educate and inspire advocacy for children & young adults in foster & adoptive care.  His story is tough to digest but vital for conveying the gravity of need to protect & support our young people and the people who help them matriculate through life.  Antonio bounced between over 10 placements including an adoptive home, numerous foster care settings, inpatient & residential stays and various levels of county and therapeutic interventions.  He endured interpersonal disruptions, emotional and physical abuse, neglect & a scripted narrative that “he wasn’t good enough to be loved.”  Even through these obstacles, glimmers of his value surfaced – he was a gifted & bright student, kindred & loving, eager, loyal, spiritual, strong willed & driven.  But it would not be an easy path.  At 30, he has evolved into a ‘phoenix rising from the ashes’: a rare & unique success story built on a shaky & sometimes cruel foundation.  He teaches that what you learn to take away from your journey by having faith, addressing mental health, connecting with a community and finding grace and forgiveness will set you free and keep you ‘Rising!'Chapters: (00:00) Intro: Antonio Levert(01:15) History of Placements & Story(05:00) Statistically Unique (05:56) Sullivan Deckard Scholarship (07:20) Need for Community (08:19) A Brother & Mrs. Cross (10:43) Disrupting & Being Labeled(12:21) Neglect, Abuse & Acting Out (14:01) Generational Impact / BioMother’s Story(17:16) Faith’s Impact & Chapters in Life (19:10) ‘Mixed’ Families & Authenticity (21:10) Trusting In Self After Being ‘Given Up’ & Judged(24:15) Resilient Spirit v. Being a Victim (25:35) Residential Treatment & Learning Self (26:10) Mr. Lavelle: “You Can Make Something of Yourself” (29:05) Ongoing Impact As Adult: Trauma, ADHD, Relationships(31:05) Antowne Fisher Movie: Finding Value & Setting Boundaries (33:00) Community of Hope / Open Table(34:25) Chad Raymond & Family (35:00) Forging Career & Medicine Pathways (38:20) Challenges of Adulting w/o Parents(40:56) Desires for Own Family (41:45) Normalizing Making Mistakes (for anyone!) (42:27) Working through Trauma Ongoing (44:15) Keeping His Hand on the Plow (46:08) An Abuse Story & Lack of Oversight (Sensitive Content) (56:00) Challenges of Foster Parenting (57:51) Advocacy & Education (01:01:30) Give Love a 2nd Try (01:04:35) Resilience: A Phoenix Rising out of the Ashes (01:05:31) Wrap Up -------------------------------------------------------------Foster Care Aging Out Support:  The Sullivan-Deckard Scholarship Opportunity Program | Cleveland State Universityhttps://www.csuohio.edu/prattcenter/sullivan-deckard-scholarship-opportunity-programAcademic Services | Foster Lovehttps://academics.fosterlove.com/Youth in Transition (Aging Out) - The Annie E. Casey Foundationhttps://www.aecf.org/topics/youth-in-transition?msclkid=58ab8852d41e1279e14de0e5c074cd0c&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Youth+in+Transition+-+Topics&utm_term=older+foster+kids&utm_content=Youth+in+TransitionOpen Table Transforms into Community of Hope: Year 3 in Clevelandhttps://cuyahogacounty.gov/cuyahoga-county-news-now/news-detail/cuyahoga-county-news-now/2019/01/28/open-table-transforms-into-community-of-hope-year-3-in-clevelandCommunity of Hopehttps://www.hopecle.org/programs Foster or Adoptive Parent Resources: Become a Foster Parent | Beech Brook | Cleveland, OHhttps://www.beechbrook.org/become-a-foster-parent Foster Care - Bellefaire JCBhttps://www.bellefairejcb.org/FosterCare#why-youBecome a Foster Parent - Pressley Ridgehttps://www.pressleyridge.org/become-a-foster-parent/Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

“You’re Struggle is Real & Your Genes May Hold the Answer!”Dr. J Dunn is an expert in genetics, biochemistry, natural health care, mental health and nutrition. Her experience includes over 36 years as a chiropractor & a practitioner certified in functional medicine.  Dr. Dunn is the originator of Wholistic Kinesiology® and Wholistic Methylation.    She is also the founder of a groundbreaking genetic software program, MyHappyGenes, where DNA reports are generated to help individuals find lifestyle and supplemental answers for medical and mental health challenges including depression, anxiety & chronic fatigue syndrome. Dr. Dunn was drawn to find solutions for herself and some patients who did not respond to any conventional interventions or medications.  “It felt like I was missing a piece of the health puzzle.”  A deep dive into biochemistry and genetics. She describes her own experience as one where she finally learned what “happy can feel like.”  She currently has a thriving practice in Florida where she lives because she is ‘allergic to bad weather!’ __________________________Chapters  (00:00) Intro: Dr. J Dunn Background(02:08) Wholistic Methylation & Kinesiology explained (03:40) Treating Depression & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(04:40) Methylation & Genetics  (05:47) Serotonin & Dopamine Genetic Variants (06:10) How Cofactors regulate Enzymes(06:39) Vitamin D Receptor Variant(07:35) Cofactors K & A impact on Receptors (08:10) 'Happy' is relative  (09:10) Compared to other treatment efficacy (11:40) Biochemical Pathways & mapping  (12:40) Cravings, Allergies & Histamine  (13:10) Enzyme & Cofactor Codes  (13:50) Diet options for K, D, etc.  (15:10) Lifestyle Approaches (15:45) Monamine Oxidase Enzymes (MAO) (17:00) Tryosine-Dopamine Connection (18:05) Interactive Pathway Charts (18:35) Functional Medicine /Cellular Level Roots (21:05) Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome  (22:45) Patient Success(24:05) Training Practitioners / Software Program (24:45) Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) Enzyme (25:55) Accessing Testing & Assessment (28:08) MyHappyGenes Reports (29:40) Provider Resources & Training (31:40) Core Brain Balance (32:45) Impact on Addiction - Client Case (35:05) Indications for Eating Disorders (36:30) Outsource Supplements & Suggestions (37:30) Cost & Use of Program (41:05) Individualized Questionnaire (42:05) Blood Studies/Metrics (42:50) Comparing Broad Supplements (45:00) Ayruvedic Tones (45:55) Compassion & Validation (48:10) $50 off Code - Use the code WELL50 to get the discount. (48:20) Closing Remarks -----------------------------------Genetic Testing | MyHappyGeneshttps://myhappygenes.com/Optimize Health Naturally - Wholistic Methylationhttps://wholisticmethylation.com/  Fullscript: Easily build supplement plans for optimal healthhttps://fullscript.com/  Thanks for listening! Therapist CaiseFind Me: caiserodemchale.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube"Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

“We’re not looking for answers outside ourselves, we know how to find them within."Today’s guest is Estefana Johnson, LCSW, a trauma therapist and Director of Clinical Training at ARISE Alliance, who’s leading the launch of a powerful new therapy model called Critical Memory Integration (CMI™). CMI™ is a modality that marries many components of evidenced-based trauma informed care into one gentle, quick and safe template for providers.  CMI™ teaches that the client is the expert who can heal with experiential space where their subconscious can learn what it already intuitively knows.  Engaging components of the program include using curiosity as an asset and defining mood and traumatic signals to learn and modify how you have adapted to past experiences.  Estefana brings a passion and energy to this modality borrowing from her background with at-risk and foster care children with ASA Now, being a team player on Jacob’s Law legislature & her own personal journey as a first generation Mexican-American woman.  CMI™ is potentially groundbreaking as a simple, intuitive & effective intervention for anyone suffering from trauma or mood dysregulation.     ----------------------------------------------Chapters  (00:00) Intro: Estefana Johnson background (04:50) The gift of adversity(06:50) Foster care support & Jacob's Law(07:22) Trauma-Informed School (08:33) Jacob's Mission Community Center(10:55) Trauma modality limitations & modifications(12:50) Melding practice modalities  (13:20) Critical Memory Integration Defined(14:25) Therapist perspective (15:30) Working with trauma(16:00) Case study: learning to like myself (16:55) An experiential, subconscious & client-based model (18:00) Attachment styles & negative self-talk (18:47) "It happens organically" (19:50) Logic v. emotion / shame & complex trauma (20:20) Using signals for cues(24:00) Being tuned in and self-aware(25:50) Awakening & adapting to childhood memories (26:43) T3 Skills for regulation (28:56) The compass within & life worth living (33:00) Case study in curiosity (34:41) Tapping into organic knowledge (36:10) It's about how we adapt, not what we experience (37:28) Cautious and careful following the signal to integration (38:53) Brain learns subconscious signs (42:30) Staying curious (43:25) Learn to be loved and love one's self(46:30) Managing deportation fears, etc. (48:00) Looking for answers within not outside of ourselves(48:40) Evidence based options, provider list & training(54:00) Living in 'Awe' -----------------------------------https://www.instagram.com/ariseallianceinstitute/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5MyzV9KBg0eJ0uY88N-zCw https://www.facebook.com/AriseAllianceInstitute/   Mental Health & Wellness Training- ARISE Alliance Institute https://arisealliance.org/ ASA Now - Home https://www.asanow.org/ Jacob’s Law: Bringing Hope to their Futures | Foster Arizona https://fosterarizona.org/jacobs-law-bringing-hope-to-their-futures/------------------------------------------------------------Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  caiserodemchale.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

“We wanted to be honest…and not try and solve it in 14 minutes.” Megan Peta Hill. Roxanne Fernandes and Megan Peta Hill are co-writers & co-directors on ECHO, a short film exploring the true and painful recovery journey of an eating disorder.  Roxanne & Megan co-direct the film & Megan is a lead actor. They have put together a talented and dedicated team including producer, Makalya McIntosh; Dave Chick, composer and Robert Zawistowski, director of Photography.  The short follows a day in Lana’s life where the noise and pressure of her eating disorder play host to every moment and experience.  The short film takes a stark, poignant and uncomfortable look at the impact of an eating disorder, including how the disorder hijacks Lana’s entire physical & psychological wellness & threatens her relationships.  Sharp, pulsing & emotive sounds & cinematography paint a picture on screen to how her ED brain misinterprets innocuous comments, how she fights to keep her story stuffed down in a self-shaming silence and how behaviors can be a comforting release from the relentless ED ‘noise.’  The film is currently finding exposure in film festivals across the US and Canada while fundraising for a feature length opportunity.https://seedandspark.com/fund/echo-post-production#story https://www.instagram.com/echoshort2024/Home - Looking Glass Foundationhttps://www.lookingglassbc.com/Echo (Short) - Full cast & crew - IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt35463275/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cst_sm---------------------------------Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  caiserodemchale.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Dr. Michelle & DeAnne Sherman are the passionate co-authors of “Loving Someone with a Mental Illness or History of Trauma” and “I’m Not Alone: A teen’s guide to living with a parent who has mental illness or trauma.”Both books illustrate the depth, strain and nuances of managing these challenging relationships. They offer detailed steps, visual guides, skills & practice, reflection options & real-life stories to inspire and support families and loved ones.Michelle recognizes the barriers to accessing and maintaining mental health support for anyone, but she and her mother wrote this book deliberately to fill a large void in addressing families who suffer, particularly teens.They wonderfully craft a resource that can serve as your mental health support encyclopedia as well as a soothing tool that relays: “you are not alone & you can be supported & understood!”----------------------------------https://www.seedsofhopebooks.com/abouthttps://www.thriftbooks.com/w/loving-someone-with-a-mental-illness-or-history-of-trauma-skills-hope-and-strength-for-your-journeyhttps://a.co/d/3qJwDHkhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/loving-someone-with-a-mental-illness-or-history-of-trauma-michelle-d-sherman/1145837826?ean=9781421450506---------------------------------Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  caiserodemchale.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

"Taking medicine and then being a completely different person is scary" It's easier to list the meds Ian hasn't taken, then the ones he has over his recovery journey! He has a long history managing an eating disorder, mood & sleep disturbance.  Now in a solid recovery place, he shares how meds were essential at times, how to use genetic testing to gauge efficacy, when treatment overshadows meds, going to your baseline and trusting yourself (sometimes) even without chemical support!  Genetic Testing Cost | Genetic Testing Insurance | GeneSightMedicaid Coverage | Genetics Policy HubBilling and Coding: Molecular Pathology and Genetic Testing (A58917)Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"Find Me: caiserodemchale.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Sensitive Content Warning: discussion contains anorexic behaviors, self-harm and medical restraints. Restraint chairs, sedatives, forced feeds, isolation from family, misdiagnoses and COVID make for a super daunting recovery ride - but Luisa rides the wave like a boss into her current recovery!  Luisa offers 3 takeaways:1-     Misdiagnosing Anorexia and ARFID2-     Medical Trauma in ED recovery3-     Impact of being young in treatment"You wouldn't have recognized me: I was a completely different person!"Luisa is now 17, telling us about her mental health and eating disorder recovery journey that started at 7.  She was identified and treated for ARFID at 11 when panic attacks started, but that only told half her story.  Eventually, she was diagnosed with Anorexia, and proceeded to be bounced between treatment centers, medical floors and psychiatric wards for the next 3 years.  Learning to label and forgive the traumas, learning to trust her resilience and voice and learning how to find better ways to serve young people in the mental health community are just a few of the gifts she shares!Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"Find Me: caiserodemchale.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

"It can be like Jekyll & Hyde!" Supporting a struggling friend can feel daunting and confusing. Takeaways:1 - Listen 2 - Support3 - Self Care!    El tells about her personal story with a very close friend struggling with mental health and eating disorder challenges for many years.  El informs on how to ask questions, learn boundaries and protect your own mental health w/knowledge and self-care.    Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"Find Me: caiserodemchale.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

In this episode, ARFID, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, a clinical eating disorder is discussed. Listen to this introduction to learn how it is not picky eating, its symptoms & types, how to build a treatment team and intervention expectations on the way to a recovery path.Thanks for exploring Hope with me!  Caise "RECOVERY STARTS WITH ONE BOLD NEW CHOICE." #therapist #stressrelief #anxiety #eatingdisordersupport #skills #ED #mentalhealth #recoveryFor more Podcasts & Support: https://caiserodemchale.comEmail: [email protected] me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube - Search 'caiserodemchale' or follow links on website. ----------------------------------------------------------------------For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health & Eating Disorder Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Diets, Trends, Pills, Fads Don’t Work! 3 Takeaways:OA versus FA versus ED TreatmentSemaglutide for the WinLearning you are more then your size - so much more!Tracie Guggenheim has tried it all and has a lot to share about her recovery path for binge eating disorder and anorexia.  She shares what it’s like to be told to lose 10 pounds at 11 years old, then watch your weight swing like a pendulum for years and years rarely feeling comfortable in your own skin and then finally finding peace with her body and an intention to feel well, not to fit a certain aesthetic. Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"Find Me: caiserodemchale.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

NO Rubric or Standard Curriculum = Misinformation!Join my colleagues on me on a mission to replace moralizing & quantifying food & body  personal anecdotes, euphemisms and metaphors with evidenced-based science for student health literacy! Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"Find Me: caiserodemchale.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

YOU'RE ONLY HUMAN!  NOW LET'S PRACTICE! In this episode, you're introduced to a meditation that reduces daily stress by guiding a visualization of life stressors & aspects of social, cultural, emotional and familial life being dropped like petals from a flower. It begins with a quick body scan and ends in a soothing release leaving you simply human. Merely To Be. To Be Human. After all, you're only human!Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"Find Me: caiserodemchale.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube ----------------------------------------------------------------------For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Learn to process, categorize and store traumatic calls better! This scientific method uses easy movement or binary music beats to stimulate left/right brain engagement facilitating better management of challenging & traumatic experiences. We add a bonus about using cold water therapy to enhance the regulation benefit. Links: Binary Beats https://youtu.be/SWOXABSOYz0?si=l1t1S_p1PfS1pyRS https://youtu.be/eQ_qCT1FuwQ?si=g_N4H5_WHgQK1aSa https://youtu.be/gKbgoUi4RoM?si=bKbK6SN_-T9yt3M0Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

It’s Not About Your Weight!  Your Creative Voice is Not Your Body Size!  Makayla talks producing, acting, filmmaking & life in the entertainment industry and how her pivot to find value in something that can’t be shaken evolved into her feature film SHREDDED and in her role as a producer on the upcoming short ECHO.  Enjoy – “you’re only control is showing up”!  Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"Find Me: caiserodemchale.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube Follow/Learn About Makayla: @shreddedthefilm @echoshort2024 @iammakaylamcintosh  RESOURCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH & EATING DISORDERSNAMI | National Alliance on Mental IllnessHome - National Eating Disorders Association The Entertainment Community Fund Offers Mental Health Services | SAG-AFTRAUnited Talent Agency : HomeVancouver - Mental Health Commission of CanadaWatch Shredded: https://filmzie.com/content/shredded-2024#google_vignette  -------------  Chapters  (00:00) Intro: Makayla Busy!(03:00) Weight Expectations in Dance(05:02) Dysmorphia & Weight Loss(06:00) “Lose Weight” Inferred(09:15) Malnourished -Need Help!(10:45) “Oh, you put on weight.”(12:00) Ready for Treatment(15:20) Creating Strength from the Struggle(17:10) Finding Your Own Definition of ‘Success’(22:30) Finding Film & The Creative Storyteller(26:40) Surfing Teaches M to Ride the Wave!(31:00) Capturing Recovery Journey – SHREDDED(38:00) Finding ED’s True Voice in ECHO(41:00) Highlighting those who Love Someone w/ED(42:00) Closing Advice & Recovery Word________________________For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

"I completely erased my plan & started living by the seat of my pants."  G is a 19 yo college student who tells us exactly what she experienced when her life flipped upside down thanks to the onset of panic attacks. G was paralyzed and overwhelmed at first, but she’s a true fighter who already tamed an eating disorder 2 years prior.  She does not relent, and between sharing with others, returning to therapy & medication support she learned about anxiety.  Then she started to ride the wave, finally creating the ultimate exposure for her fear, going solo to costa rica where yoga and solitude taught her how to sit in her own space & allow what comes, even if it's panic.  Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  caiserodemchale.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"(00:00) G's Panic Recovery Story Intro(02:48) G's History: Eating Disorder / Anxiety (05:59) Panic In the Body(06:15) Substance Use to Panic Attack(11:54) Paramedics & Emergency Rooms...And Again(15:04) A Body in Crisis - So Many Triggers(18:00) Medication Support and Panic (20:56) Medication Rebound Panic (23:27) Out of School - Less Panic (24:00) Permission to not be Trapped By My Own Plan(26:00) Why Not go to Costa Rica and Become a Yoga Teacher!(28:45) Panic stays in the Body's Memory: Strategies for Coping(30:00) Ride The Wave - Observe - Embrace (34:15) New Beginnings & New Way of Life (39:21) Lessons Learned: Not Living In Fear and Embracing LifeFor Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Today’s guest is Helen Welch: an internationally acclaimed vocalist, entertainer, producer and band-leader. Helen’s eclectic talent, cheeky humor and effervescent personality bring passion and joy to her global audiences.  A native of England, she has found a creative and welcoming home in Cleveland, Ohio.  Helen has performed across the globe with many symphony orchestras & in big band shows & musicals including on Broadway and with the renowned Cleveland Orchestra as a frontline vocalist. In 2016, her musical release, "Spellbound" was an entry for the Traditional Pop Category of the Grammy Awards.Her current show “A Little More Naughty than Nice! w/the Skatch Anderssen Orchestra is at the Maltz Performing Arts Center in Cleveland on 12/22:  A Little More Naughty Than Nice with Helen Welch | Maltz Performing Arts Center | Case Western Reserve UniversityIn our conversation, we explore how her musical focus on Karen Carpenter and the Carpenters has been personally & musically rewarding but also has served as a spotlight on how mental health is addressed universally and for performers in particular.  Several of her current shows highlight the music of the Carpenters & are featured on her album: Superstar: The Carpenter’s Reimagined.With Helen, there will be stories, laughter & wisdom and this episode is no exception -  I am so pleased to bring Helen Welch Close to You.(01:30) Helen Welch: A Journey Through Music(04:00) The Carpenters: Discovering a Legacy(06:55) Researching Karen Carpenter's Life(10:58) The Impact of Mental Health on Performers(13:10) Karen Carpenter: A Trailblazer in Music(15:59) The Loneliness of Fame(22:30) The Joy of Music and Performance(24:00) Celebrating Karen's Legacy(29:00) Finding One's Voice(32:00) The Carpenters' Musical Journey(33:00) Upcoming Shows and Creative Concepts(35:56) Mental Health in the Performing Arts(41:12) The Impact of Social Media on Artists(42:00) The Healing Power of Music(43:00) Legacy of Karen Carpenter and Personal ReflectionsThanks for exploring Hope with me!  Caise "RECOVERY STARTS WITH ONE BOLD NEW CHOICE." #therapist #stressrelief #anxiety #eatingdisordersupport #skills #ED #mentalhealth #recoveryFor more Podcasts & Support: https://caiserodemchale.comEmail: [email protected] me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube - Search 'caiserodemchale' or follow links on website. Website: Home - Helen WelchTickets: 12/22/2024A Little More Naughty Than Nice with Helen Welch | Maltz Performing Arts Center | Case Western Reserve UniversityYOUTUBE: Sizzle Reelhttps://youtu.be/FEg8EMxbLvk?si=Fa3zmt_zce7xTyRu"Superstar. The Carpenters Reimagined" https://youtu.be/LXBuK-qZapA?si=xBprPcB1bmMEU05DI Won't Last a Day Without Youhttps://youtu.be/onScJdWFfOs?si=vgJJau2lKTnwqhq-Ohio & National Performer Resources Home - OAPNHome  · Actors' Equity AssociationAmplifying Midwestern Creativity - Arts MidwestNAMI | National Alliance on Mental IllnessThe Entertainment Community Fund Offers Mental Health Services | SAG-AFTRAFor Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Holidays can add even more stimulation to an already busy mind.  Corinne & Caise talk boundaries, knowing yourself, winter impact, learning to set sensible expectations and taking time to decompress! This First Responder Series Episode has something for everyone to learn this season! Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Sometimes are bodies are not a safe place to land when we need to reset or regulate our nervous system.  This quick visualization is exteroceptive, meaning outside of the body, instead of the more traditional interoceptive approaches like yoga nidra that borrow from body sensations and awareness.  Take a journey from close to far away in these simple exercise in relaxation. Thanks for exploring Hope with me!  Caise "RECOVERY STARTS WITH ONE BOLD NEW CHOICE." #therapist #stressrelief #anxiety #eatingdisordersupport #skills #ED #mentalhealth #recoveryFor more Podcasts & Support: https://caiserodemchale.comEmail: [email protected] me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube - Search 'caiserodemchale' or follow links on website. For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spolight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Today’s topic is engaging with peers, aka making friends in treatment settings.   My guest is Samsung who has several years of mental health and eating disorder recovery.  She reflects on her experience where these kinds of friendships proved both beneficial and hurtful.  She offers insight on boundaries, communication and inevitably how to trust your family or community and your treatment team to support your recovery.  I’m continuously amazed by her overall recovery and her perspective and candidness - thanks for listening!  (00:00) Navigating Relationships in Treatment Settings(09:05) The Impact of Treatment on Friendships(18:17) Long-Term Connections and Their Challenges(24:49) Navigating Loss and Boundaries in Relationships (30:00) The Complexity of Recovery and Relationships(36:07) Peer Support: The Balance of Boundaries and Connection(39:58) Advice for Building Supportive Relationships(46:10) Reflections on Recovery and Personal GrowthThanks for exploring Hope with me!  Caise "RECOVERY STARTS WITH ONE BOLD NEW CHOICE." #therapist #stressrelief #anxiety #eatingdisordersupport #skills #ED #mentalhealth #recoveryFor more Podcasts & Support: https://caiserodemchale.comEmail: [email protected] me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube - Search 'caiserodemchale' or follow links on website. For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Today’s book blurb resource is:  Bloodlines, a memoir of harm and healing by Tracey Yokas. This book is a must read guide and tribute to any family in a mental health or eating disorder crisis.  The book powerfully explores the concept of healing as a family unit and the complexities of self-discovery, long term trauma, resilience and openness.Find the Author/ Find the Book: Bloodlines: A Memoir - Tracey Yokas CreatesBloodlines | Book by Tracey Yokas | Official Publisher Page | Simon & SchusterAmazon.com: Bloodlines: A Memoir of Harm and Healing eBook : Yokas, Tracey: Kindle StoreThanks for exploring Hope with me!  Caise "RECOVERY STARTS WITH ONE BOLD NEW CHOICE." #therapist #stressrelief #anxiety #eatingdisordersupport #skills #ED #mentalhealth #recoveryFor more Podcasts & Support: https://caiserodemchale.comEmail: [email protected] me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube - Search 'caiserodemchale' or follow links on website. ----------------------------------------------------------------------For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health & Eating Disorder Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

In this episode, Judy Neuman an independent, clinical social worker with over 19 years in private practice and over 25 years in school based social work, discusses mental health & eating disorders in the Orthodox Jewish community.  Her conversation illuminates specific benefits and challenges of managing mental health and eating disorders in the Jewish community at large, and sepcifically for those in the Orthodox Jewish community.  Judy’s experience and professionalism blend well with her passionate and dedicated voice to this important cultural story.  What We Discuss:(00:30) Intro(01:30) Judy Neuman Clinical History(05:15) ARFID & Trauma Support (07:40) Judaism Defined (10:15) Variations in Strictness & Adherence(12:00) Social Media Options & Impact(14:00) ED Trends(15:15) ED & Mental Health Support in Schools(16:30) Small Community/Improved Prevention & Awareness(19:30) Screening & Awareness At Large (22:15) Holiday Impact on Interventions(24:30) Rabbi Support in Treatment (28:15) Orthodox & Kosher Meals(16:30) Small Community/Improved Prevention & Awareness(19:30) Screening & Awareness At Large (22:15) Holiday Impact on Interventions(24:30) Rabbi Support in Treatment (28:15) Kosher Meals & Treatment (31:00) Jewish Population Overall (32:30) Fasting & ED (38:45) Higher Level of Care Impact (43:00) Personality/Prototype Traits of ED(45:00) ResoourcesAccess the full show notes for this episode at caiserodemchale.com.Episode Resources:NAALEH Cleveland Contact - naalehcleveland.org216-591-6191Home | The Jewish Federations of North AmericaOrthodox Judaism Today | My Jewish LearningThanks for exploring Hope with me!  Caise "RECOVERY STARTS WITH ONE BOLD NEW CHOICE." #therapist #stressrelief #anxiety #eatingdisordersupport #skills #ED #mentalhealth #recoveryFor more Podcasts & Support: https://caiserodemchale.comEmail: [email protected] me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube - Search caise or 'caiserodemchale' or follow links on website. ----------------------------------------------------------------------For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health & Eating Disorder Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

In this episode, listen to a nontraditional meditation & visualization that focuses on the internal body organs with mindfulness and appreciation! Thanks for exploring Hope with me!  Caise "RECOVERY STARTS WITH ONE BOLD NEW CHOICE." #therapist #stressrelief #anxiety #eatingdisordersupport #skills #ED #mentalhealth #recoveryFor more Podcasts & Support: https://caiserodemchale.comEmail: [email protected] me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube - Search 'caiserodemchale' or follow links on website. ----------------------------------------------------------------------For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health & Eating Disorder Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Today’s guest is the author of Bloodlines, a memoir of harm and healing, Tracey Yokas.  This book is a must-read guide and tribute to any family in a mental health or eating disorder crisis.  The book powerfully explores the concept of healing as a family unit and the complexities of self-discovery, long-term trauma, resilience and openness.  When Tracey’s daughter is diagnosed with complex mental health and eating disorder challenges, Tracey discovers that she can only support Faith’s journey if she is willing to truly immerse herself in her own recovery story & to begin dispelling generational self-narratives & addressing negative behaviors. Tracey beautifully illustrates how shame lives in the silence and how we need to learn to just listen, be safer places for each other to land & redefine self-care to develop a loving relationship with ourselves that eventually enriches our families and ostensibly, all or relationships.Tracey’s tone in bloodlines is sharply honest & starkly specific but it lands the reader in a safer place where healing & hope are vibrant & exciting!  Bloodlines: A Memoir - Tracey Yokas CreatesAmazon.com: Bloodlines: A Memoir of Harm and Healing eBook : Yokas, Tracey: Kindle StoreFollow Tracey on Instagram: @TraceyYokasThanks for exploring Hope with me!  Caise "RECOVERY STARTS WITH ONE BOLD NEW CHOICE." #therapist #stressrelief #anxiety #eatingdisordersupport #skills #ED #mentalhealth #recoveryFor more Podcasts & Support: https://caiserodemchale.comEmail: [email protected] me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube - Search 'caiserodemchale' or follow links on website. ----------------------------------------------------------------------For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health & Eating Disorder Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Grounding skills are a great addition to your anxiety management toolbox.  Try these grounding options to 'center', 'focus', 'chill' or relax anytime!  Your senses are waiting to be regulated! Thanks for exploring Hope with me!  Caise "RECOVERY STARTS WITH ONE BOLD NEW CHOICE." #therapist #stressrelief #anxiety #eatingdisordersupport #skills #ED #mentalhealth #recoveryFor more Podcasts & Support: https://caiserodemchale.comEmail: [email protected] me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube - Search 'caiserodemchale' or follow links on website. ----------------------------------------------------------------------For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health & Eating Disorder Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

"I say, BE SAFE.  He says, ALWAYS."  Fire Family Benefits & Challenges w/Kris Weir Kris Weir, a licensed massage therapist, Reiki master teacher and NAET (Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Techniques) practitioner and wife of 20 years to a firefighter/paramedic with whom she has two fabulous children.  Kris learned about my first responder series & shared how wonderful her life has been with her first responder but also quickly educated me on how first responder families can be overlooked and don’t have many resource for support.  Kris wanted to share this story as part of the series to bring both the benefits and the challenges of being ‘married to fire’ to the forefront.  She tackles everything from parenting, managing emergency situations, negotiating schedules, giving space where needed, maintaining the community and the impact of PTSD.  Kris hopes to extend this conversation and build more support services for families starting from a local, grass roots approach!  Kris’ Business  Naet | Body, Mind and Soul, LLChttps://www.thebodymindandsoul.net/ Book Resource: I Love a Fire Fighter by Ellen KirschmanI Love a Fire Fighter: Second Edition: What the Family Needs to Knowhttps://www.guilford.com/books/I-Love-a-Fire-Fighter/Ellen-Kirschman/9781462541003 Fraternal Order of Firefighters Home - IAFFhttps://www.iaff.org/National Volunteer Fire Council Resources for Families of Volunteer Responders - National Volunteer Fire Councilhttps://www.nvfc.org/family/The Code 3 Families Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/33VO14Ri1WqTv0QnR9UF7j?si=c383e468f7564868 Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me: https://www.caiserodemchale.com Reach Me: [email protected] Follow Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

In this episode, EDm3 welcomes back Gray for part 2 of his 3-tier recovery story.  We previously discussed medical complications with an eating disorder but now he takes us deeper into how those also impact his space as a transgender person.  Gray has a relevant and current perspective that informs individuals with ED but also for those in the LGBTQ community who deserve to be acknowledged in medical and mental health settings and to find a safe place to evolve and share.    He is a tenacious and tolerant advocate– open, candid and hopeful! Here’s his story….Thanks for exploring Hope with me!  Caise "RECOVERY STARTS WITH ONE BOLD NEW CHOICE." #therapist #stressrelief #anxiety #eatingdisordersupport #skills #ED #mentalhealth #recoveryFor more Podcasts & Support: https://caiserodemchale.comEmail: [email protected] me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube - Search 'caiserodemchale' or follow links on website. ----------------------------------------------------------------------For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health & Eating Disorder Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Borrowing from Chakra points, or energy centers in the body, this healing body scan focuses inward, allowing progressive relaxation through body regions using color imagery.Thanks for exploring Hope with me!  Caise "RECOVERY STARTS WITH ONE BOLD NEW CHOICE." #therapist #stressrelief #anxiety #eatingdisordersupport #skills #ED #mentalhealth #recoveryFor more Podcasts & Support: https://caiserodemchale.comEmail: [email protected] me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube - Search 'caiserodemchale' or follow links on website. ----------------------------------------------------------------------For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health & Eating Disorder Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

In this episode, Outpatient Therapy is discussed. Outpatient therapy is a common and accessible mental health intervention that can be fun, familiar and effective, but...it has its limitations.  Listen to learn what to expect in outpatient, how to navigate higher level of care options and how to get the most out of your outpatient therapy experience.  Thanks for exploring Hope with me!  Caise "RECOVERY STARTS WITH ONE BOLD NEW CHOICE." #therapist #stressrelief #anxiety #eatingdisordersupport #skills #ED #mentalhealth #recoveryFor more Podcasts & Support: https://caiserodemchale.comEmail: [email protected] me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube - Search 'caiserodemchale' or follow links on website. ----------------------------------------------------------------------For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health & Eating Disorder Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

"You don't have to live this way!"  For over 10 years Corinne Santore has been treating first responders & teaching them how to accept and regulate their nervous system and process work traumas!  She demystifies trauma, 'little T's' and 'big T's' and the impact work trauma can have on a first responder's personal & work life if left unresolved or filed incorrectly in the brain. Bilateral stimulation from movement, beats or EMDR are just a few tools she explores.  A vulnerable and underserved population, she advocates for global awareness & tolerance to getting help and a world where EMDR, emotional processing and regulation tools are preventive and normative.  First Responders’ Bridge Retreat – First Responders' BridgeSpeakEasy on MayfieldIAFF Center of Excellence - Rehab & Treatment for Fire FightersBluecoatsOAPFF – Ohio Association of Professional FirefightersThanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  caiserodemchale.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Loving someone who has a mental health challenge or an eating disorder can be daunting but what if you also struggle?  Does it make it impossible?  Nope, in this episode, Shawn teaches it is possible, yes; it is hard but it can also be an opportunity for personal growth and for developing strong communication and a safe, supportive place with a partner.  He paves an honest and hopeful path based on his experience with his person who struggles with an eating disorder and Shawn’s own mental & physical health complications.  Shawn offers us wonderfully inspiring perspective and life tools for cultivating relationships on a recovery path.Thanks for exploring Hope with me!  Caise "RECOVERY STARTS WITH ONE BOLD NEW CHOICE." #therapist #stressrelief #anxiety #eatingdisordersupport #skills #ED #mentalhealth #recoveryFor more Podcasts & Support: https://caiserodemchale.comEmail: [email protected] me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube - Search 'caiserodemchale' or follow links on website. ----------------------------------------------------------------------For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health & Eating Disorder Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

In this episode, Toni Lima, MSW, LISW, PATH, EAGALA educates on the use of both evidenced-based EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing therapy) and Equine (horse)-Assisted Therapy (EA) and using them in tandem (EA-EMDR) to treat anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship obstacles and behavioral regulation in children: a great add-on layer or replacement for talk therapy.  EMDR is non-invasive and focuses on resetting negative core beliefs or stuck thoughts.  Equine assisted therapy supports self-regulation, emotional soothing and a safe play to practice mindfulness and self-nurturing for oneself and a therapeutic animal partner.  In this shared approach, challenges including complicated trauma can be addressed in a safe, supportive setting.  Toni touts amazing outcomes for herself and others and the benefit of a life spent in the community of horses.  Green Fisher Farm LLC | horse therapy | Geauga County, 9001 Kinsman Road, Novelty, OH, USAEMDR Therapy: What It Is, Procedure & Effectiveness (clevelandclinic.org)EA-EMDR, the home of EquiLateral - Equine Assisted EMDR (eaemdr.com)Therapeutic Horsemanship | Professional Certifications | PATH IntlHome - EAGALAThanks for exploring Hope with me!  Caise "RECOVERY STARTS WITH ONE BOLD NEW CHOICE." #therapist #stressrelief #anxiety #eatingdisordersupport #skills #ED #mentalhealth #recoveryFor more Podcasts & Support: https://caiserodemchale.comEmail: [email protected] me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube - Search 'caiserodemchale' or follow links on website. ----------------------------------------------------------------------For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health & Eating Disorder Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Learn how to be aware of thought looping by using Check the Facts & What if Thinking tool to reduce thought clutter & recognize patterns of thinking that waste energy and create mind confetti.Thanks for exploring Hope with me!  Caise "RECOVERY STARTS WITH ONE BOLD NEW CHOICE." #therapist #stressrelief #anxiety #eatingdisordersupport #skills #ED #mentalhealth #recoveryFor more Podcasts & Support: https://caiserodemchale.comEmail: [email protected] me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube - Search 'caiserodemchale' or follow links on website. ----------------------------------------------------------------------For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health & Eating Disorder Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

In this episode, we reflect on the EveryBODY Fashion show at Youngstown State University on April 24th, 2024, at 6PM. Professor Jennifer Frank & students/models Ryan Pitts and Machailin Sandquist share how the event, in honor of a past student who died from eating disorder complications, brings together community, fashion, kindness, tolerance and eating disorder awareness and education.  A super fun, inspiring FREE event!  Click the link below for more information! https://www.instagram.com/p/C5TUj8guJ34/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==or ysufashion_ on Instagram https://www.tiktok.com/@ysufashion?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcor ysufashion on TikTok Thanks for exploring Hope with me!  Caise "RECOVERY STARTS WITH ONE BOLD NEW CHOICE." #therapist #stressrelief #anxiety #eatingdisordersupport #skills #ED #mentalhealth #recoveryFor more Podcasts & Support: https://caiserodemchale.comEmail: [email protected] me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube - Search 'caiserodemchale' or follow links on website. ----------------------------------------------------------------------For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health & Eating Disorder Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own riskThanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

In this episode, we explore the idea of how sometimes outpatient therapy is not enough. Outpatient is great for sustaining when you’re on a recovery path. It is usually a good fit for most mild to moderate symptoms. In some cases there are severe symptoms, medication resistance or several comorbidities potentially including addiction that demand more extensive and intense treatment paths.Most of these interventions are short term and can complement outpatient therapy – which can be more long term for those with complicated diagnosis or symptoms.This is a quick surface dive for the following: Eye movement desensitization & processing (EMDR), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Ketamine, Acupuncture, Hypnotherapy, Bio & Neuro Feedback & Virtual Reality Therapy. See below for starting points on the internet and related podcasts.Alternative Therapy Resources: Transcranial magnetic stimulation - Mayo Clinic – Mayo ClinicTMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation): What It Is (clevelandclinic.org) – Cleveland Clinichttps://open.spotify.com/episode/2HLgbxNLBCayFwHBHy4EHK?si=Bg90J4jpQja9X38PiORbGQ – EMDR PodcastEMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) (webmd.com) – Web MD BrainStimulation Therapies - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (nih.gov) – NIMHHow Ketamine Drug Helps with Depression > News > Yale Medicine – Yale Medicine What is Ketamine? How it Works and May Help With Severe Depression (webmd.com) – Web MD Ketamine as an antidepressant: overview of its mechanisms of action and potential predictive biomarkers - PMC (nih.gov) – NIMHBiofeedback | Johns Hopkins Medicine – John Hopkins https://open.spotify.com/episode/06kOfTkCpoBkZ01qphv39m?si=83bd7d2706414ea2 – VR Therapy PodcastTherapist Resources — Elizabeth McMahon, PhD (elizabeth-mcmahon.com) – VR Therapy AuthorHypnosis - Mayo Clinic - Mayo Clinic Acupuncture: What You Need To Know | NCCIH (nih.gov) – NCCIHThanks for exploring Hope with me!  Caise "RECOVERY STARTS WITH ONE BOLD NEW CHOICE." #therapist #stressrelief #anxiety #eatingdisordersupport #skills #ED #mentalhealth #recoveryFor more Podcasts & Support: https://caiserodemchale.comEmail: [email protected] me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube - Search 'caiserodemchale' or follow links on website. ----------------------------------------------------------------------For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health & Eating Disorder Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own riskThanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

"The first pulse you should check when you enter the room is your own." Dr. Jason Milk, DO Everyone defines an emergency differently but ER staff have to respond every single time with balance and competency - a daunting ask!   Many of us may find ourselves or a loved one needing emergency services.    At that time, we are often in a vulnerable space or in crisis and dependent on the individuals who have chosen this unpredictable and often intense & traumatic setting. My guest today is Dr. Jason Milk - he Is the medical director of a Cleveland Clinic emergency department and overseas 6 additional emergency departments including supervision of emergency staff.   He provides a window into the challenges of these first responders & provides direction and empathy for those who walk this integral path.  Dr. Milk highlights how the controlled chaos of an emergency room is as unique one moment to the next as are the individuals who need these services.  Working from a human approach, he speaks on the value of training to find equilibrium, utilizing a team dynamic, changes that impact the care model and how empathy and learning to take a Pause personally and professionally can make the job humbling, rewarding and sustainable. (00:00) Introduction to Mental Health and Emergency Services(01:16) Dr. Jason Milk's Journey to Emergency Medicine(07:14) The Nature of Emergency Medicine(12:25) Training and Team Dynamics in the ER(16:51) Challenges Faced in Emergency Care(20:49) Understanding Mental Health Crises Post-Pandemic(23:07) Emergency Room Challenges and Patient Care(25:11) Self-Care Strategies for Emergency Clinicians(28:20) Creating a Supportive Work Environment(31:15) Recognizing and Addressing Burnout(35:44) Innovative Approaches to Wellness in Healthcare(37:31) Advice for Aspiring Emergency RespondersThanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me: caiserodemchale.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find Me:  therapistcaise.comReach Me: [email protected] Me: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.