Noggin Notes Podcast

Domestic violence is not physical violence alone. Domestic violence is any behavior the purpose of which is to gain power and control over a spouse, partner, girl/boyfriend or intimate family member. Abuse is a learned behavior it is not caused by anger, mental problems, drugs or alcohol, or other common excuses. We are pleased to welcome Angel Littlefield who works at Safe Embrace and is a licenced clinician for Zephyr Wellness and Safe Embrace. Safe Embrace is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to educating our community and providing services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. For over 17 years, we have been committed to ending the cycle of intimate partner violence with innovative intervention and prevention services in Reno, Nevada. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Domestic violence is not physical violence alone. Domestic violence is any behavior the purpose of which is to gain power and control over a spouse, partner, girl/boyfriend or intimate family member. Abuse is a learned behavior it is not caused by anger, mental problems, drugs or alcohol, or other common excuses. We are honored to welcome Kerry Slone on our show today. She is a domestic violence survivor and she shares her story with us. By sharing her story we hope to educate communities on the dangers of domestic violence, connect victims and survivors, and assist them in the transformation of their lives. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which first began in 1981 by the National Coalition against Domestic Violence as a Day of Unity to connect battered women’s advocates across the country. Domestic violence is not physical violence alone. Domestic violence is any behavior the purpose of which is to gain power and control over a spouse, partner, girl/boyfriend or intimate family member. Abuse is a learned behavior it is not caused by anger, mental problems, drugs or alcohol, or other common excuses. We are pleased to welcome back John Malcolm from Safe Embrace. Safe Embrace is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to educating our community and providing services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. For over 17 years, we have been committed to ending the cycle of intimate partner violence with innovative intervention and prevention services in Reno, Nevada. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

In todays episode we have Alexandra Katehakis on our show. She is the Clinical Director of Center for Healthy Sex in Los Angeles and the author of Erotic Intelligence: Igniting Hot, Healthy Sex While in Recovery from Sex Addiction,[ Sex Addiction as Affect Dysregulation: A Neurobiologically Informed Holistic Treatment and co-author of the award-winning daily meditation book, Mirror of Intimacy: Daily Reflections on Emotional and Erotic Intelligence and contributing author of the award-winning clinical text Making Advances: A Comprehensive Guide for Treating Female Sex and Love Addicts. She is also the author of Sexual Reflections: A Workbook for Designing and Celebrating Your Sexual Health Plan. Katehakis is a clinical supervisor at American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists and clinical supervisor and member of the teaching faculty for the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) a national certifying body for sex addiction therapists. She is a regular contributor to Psychology Today and The Huffington Post,[6] as well as a prominent expert panelist at sexuality conferences and public events. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

One of the most grateful decisions we have made was starting this podcast. We have met such incredible individuals that have gone through the darkest of path’s we could ever imagine and have come out through it full of courage, joy and humbleness. This episode is one of those episodes. We have to warn you that it gets really emotional and touching. Jake gets to sit down with one of his longtime friends Erik Riekenberg. Erik is the owner of Epik Weddings & Events, where they specialize in providing clients with DJ, Emcee, Live Music, Photography, Videography, and Photo Booth at their weddings. Erik opens up about his life and journey. He talks about the most difficult part of his life where he lost his wife to cancer and how he took the steps to grieve and be grateful for the part she played in his their sons life. The painful experiences you encounter in the course of your life are a reminder of how bad things can get, especially when you hit rock bottom. Pain wards off pride… and we all know pride comes before a fall. This is your life. You don’t get to go back and try again if you don’t get this round quite right. The pain of loss reminds us of this fact. It is not a cliche if it is true, we only have this moment guaranteed to us. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Personal growth is the ongoing process of understanding and developing oneself in order to achieve one’s fullest potential. Personal development is a vital part in a person’s growth, maturity, success and happiness. It is the foundation of emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual health. We had the pleasure of having Christina DeLosAngeles on our show after inviting us on hers, it was our turn to learn more about her and the work she is doing. Christina DeLosAngeles is a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate at Life Practice Counseling Group in Stockton, California. She works with individuals and couples in therapy to build strong relationships, deepen connection with themselves as well as others to live a more vibrant and free life. She speaks to Jake about her journey through life, her challenges and victories. She runs her own blog and podcast whilst working on her career as a therapist and raising a family. The conversation dives deep into growth, courage and self-development. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

When problems threaten to swamp your marriage, that's a vital time to reach out for help. At the same time, the kind of professional you go to for help makes a huge difference. If your purpose is to work on your relationship, then it is better to come together (an exception is when there is physical abuse – then couples therapy is contraindicated). A good couple’s therapist will have the ability to work within the relationship dynamic in ways that just aren’t there when a person is in therapy by themselves. Research has shown that individual therapy with the goal of working on the relationship isn’t effective. In fact, it can lead to separation. Todays episode Jake deals with these two therapy types. He helps us see the importance of having your partner at your therapy sessions. If unbalancing a relationship, that is, fostering asymmetry of growth from treating just one spouse, can lead to the toppling of a marriage, that's a seriously bad outcome. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

When you are committed to fulfilling your purpose, there is a way that it is going to be revealed to you. Most of the time, your purpose is revealed to you through your pain. When you know who you are and whose you are, then there is nothing that happens in your life by happenstance or accident. We had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with a beautiful soul. A soul that has gone through the darkest of paths and came out stronger, purposeful and inspirational. Jessika is a strength & movement coach, Nike Master Trainer, trauma & the body educator, and a trauma survivor. She opens up about her journey, ups and downs and the battles she has fought throughout her life. We have had many guests on our show, and there are those that stick with you for a long time, and this chat with Jessika is one of those. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

As we hit this incredible milestone and look back on the path we have taken it is truly humbling. Humbling to who we have become through our own inner work and what we have accomplished, humbling with all the incredible people we have met along the way. The incredible individuals that we have interviewed from well-respected therapist to individuals that have overcome their own troubles and given themselves to helping other people along their journey. We are so thankful and so blessed to be able to celebrate this day with you all. So on this milestone we decided to give you a special episode. It has been long coming anyways. Everyone knows our host Jake, Jake has mentioned the founder of Noggin Notes on episodes but we have never had an episode where we told the full story of the creation of Noggin Notes. So…drumroll….Sifiso Ripinga, the founder, the man behind the curtain will finally open up and tell his story. Sifiso opens up on his life and his struggles and the journey that has brought him to this moment in his life. It’s an episode full of vulnerability, gratefulness and some tears. We truly hope you enjoy it and we are looking forward to the next 100!! Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

We all know Jake as the co-founder of Zephyr Wellness and our favorite host on the Noggin Notes Podcast. For the past 2 years he has been interviewing many people from clinicians to individuals just sharing their stories about their journey on mental health. Today, Jake opens the door into his own personal life and gives you an exclusive peek into his own journey to this very moment. He is doing this in effort to let you our listeners see how is mind process events in his own life. We truly hope this brings value to you, not only to inspire and encourage you but to see that we all go through ups and downs including clinicians. Recognizing the impermanence of our lives teaches us not to cling to the “good” or run from the “bad.” It shows us how to appreciate every moment for what it is, because it’s there for a reason, and it’s not something that’s going to last forever. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

We have a special episode for you today. Walk the Talk America is breaking ground and we are proud to be assisting as mental health professionals improve their gun culture competence. . With more training opportunities in this subject just around the bend, we at Zephyr Wellness aim to make good on the "innovative" part of our tag line. . By making the trainings affordable, we fulfill the "philanthropic" part. . And by bringing two cultures together - #guns and #mentalhealth - we will make the world a brighter place for all. . Big thanks to Reno Guns & Range for hosting in order to keep it affordable and to Rob Pincus for his gracious assistance with the training. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

In today's episode we are joined by we are joined by Melanie Dyer. Melanie is a licensed professional counselor intern from Austin, Texas. She is also the host for her podcast ...But, Have You Considered Counseling? Jake and Melanie chat about all things mental health and also how her podcast started. Her show is a space to discuss how to help each other be mentally healthy with self care tips. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

When our children get upset, most of us get upset too. If the child is angry at us, we feel defensive; like the child's feelings are unwarranted. If he's upset at something else, we want to make him feel better, to make the emotions go away as quickly as possible. The art of emotion coaching is a parenting technique that helps children understand their feelings. When parents emotion coach, their children learn how emotions work and how to react to feelings in healthy ways. This starts by recognizing your child’s feelings. Many parents are able to see the positive emotions a child expresses, but drawing close to a child who is angry or sad can take some practice. While it takes effort to teach your child about feelings and appropriate behaviors, it is time well spent. Your relationship with your child will be stronger and your child will be more prepared for the challenges life can bring. In today's episode we are joined by Amanda Green, who works with Jake at Zephyr Wellness as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Amanda's focus is on children, age three to 10 in play and has knowledge in creating behavior plans to help parents out at home with their children. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

We have all seen toxic positivity in action, it’s those Instagram posts that say “Good vibes only” or “Just be positive.” These posts fail to recognize that we are meant to feel all emotions, “positive” and “negative”, which is the healthier route. Toxic positivity strips someone away of the validation they deserve and leaves them feeling ‘guilty’. Guilty for ‘contributing to their problems’, for ‘not being strong enough’ to get better by themselves. Instead of searching for ways to deal with the situation, people may start to doubt themselves, at a time when they need their confidence the most. In today's episode Jake is joined by Whitney Hawkins Goodman, LMFT and owner of The Collaborative Counseling Center. Where they have a chat about ‘Toxic positivity’, how to avoid it and lean more to emotional acceptance. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

When you donate your time, skills, or money, you are generally doing it to make something better. Whether you help build a house, or provide library books or a school to children, or help fund research for a disease, the world is becoming a slightly better place with each donation. As you become generous, you feel powerful and walk taller. You see the world in a more positive light. As you notice the plight of others, your perspective shifts and you don't look upon your own problems as much. The little things can be ignored, because you realize how little they truly are. Even though the world didn't really change, your perspective causes you to look at it in a better light. Our guest for tomorrow’s episode are exactly that, good deed doers. Fighters for a better tomorrow. We are excited to welcome back Michael Sodini who is the founder of Walk Talk America and we also welcome Shrae Miller who is in the process of starting a non-profit group home for foster families. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Jake our podcast host, who is also the president of the Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors, for those who are new to the show, was invited or should we say re invited to the Pod Therapy Podcast. Pod Therapy Podcast is a show about two therapists who answer real people's questions offer real world advice on love, relationships, mental health and success. In today's episode, president of the Nevada board of examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors Jake Wiskerchen joins the guys to talk about professional scopes, the history of the therapeutic professions, and the passage of a new law to let therapists help more people! Also the guys take on a follow up letter about marital depression and counseling. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

In today’s episode we had the pleasure of having Adam Sikorski from Change Wealth Advisors, to talk about the psychology behind investing and managing money. Adam Sikorski is the Founding Partner of Change Wealth Advisors and a partner at Private Client Wealth Advisors, LLC. Driven by a desire to change lives for the better, Adam works closely with his clients to develop a plan-based and evidence driven approach to determining what is best for their finances and their story. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

People who live in conditions of social disadvantage are at greater risk of developing mental illness. Access to treatment in low-and middle income countries is limited and can be expensive. Stigma makes it difficult to secure already limited employment and education opportunities. In today’s episode Jake is joined by Erik Schoen, where they discuss the mental health industry and culture and how their work contributes towards empowerment and community development, as well as strengthening health systems and influencing policy. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Because of the many misconceptions about therapy, you may be reluctant to try it out. Even if you know the realities instead of the myths, you may feel nervous about trying it yourself. Overcoming that nervousness is worth it. That’s because any time your quality of life isn’t what you want it to be, therapy can help. In today's episode Jake will go through the process of therapy, the expectation on both the clinician and patient side. People often don’t commit to therapy because they fear they will be stuck there until they die. There’s nothing wrong with continuing therapy for the rest of your life, but you don’t have to. Therapists don’t want your money that badly. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

This week we would like to reboot an episode that Jake had with guest Jesse Lott from Zephyr Wellness, to discuss deeper on the topic of Connection and Intimacy. Jesse Lott is a marriage and family therapist and also an alcohol and drug counselor. Intimacy is about knowing someone deeply and being able to be completely free in that person's presence. It is an emotional state that is often reserved for just one person. Connections and Intimacy in your relationships are very rewarding. Remember, the more effort you put into your connection, the greater the satisfaction and benefits you will receive. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

In todays episode we had the pleasure of having Dr. Michael McGee on our show. Dr. McGee graduated from Stanford and Harvard to dedicate 30 years of his life towards helping patients with all kinds of addiction. His recent release, The Joy of Recovery, a multi-award winner and #1 best-seller, established Dr. McGee as the leading authority in addiction recovery. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Did you know our food and mood are connected in many ways? On a molecular level, even our neurotransmitters, you know the “feel good” chemicals in the brain, are affected by the food we eat. We welcome Katie Damon a registered dietitian from community health alliance as she continues discussing the importance of correct nutrition with Jake. We are happy to announce that today’s show is brought to you by Audible our new sponsors. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Intuitive eating is a way of eating that has nothing to do with diets, meal plans, discipline or willpower. It’s about getting back to your roots and learning to trust your body again. Here’s an overview of intuitive eating including the science behind it, the ten principles of intuitive eating, and the difference between intuitive eating and mindful eating. Intuitive eating is really just a method for helping you move closer to becoming a normal eater. Someone who doesn’t obsess or stress about food, but simply enjoys a variety and eats at regular intervals.” In today's episode we are joined by Katie from community alliance. Jake and Katie discuss the work she does. She is a qualified dietician and runs nutrition programs to assist families with healthy living. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

The main goal of all helping professions, including counselors, therapists and social workers, is to do no harm. Counselors build relationships of trust with their patients and therefore must be aware of their professional and therapeutic responsibilities to their patients. Early in the counseling relationship, counselors must establish the guidelines of their relationship, clarify their roles and obligations to the patient, explain the ethical standards under which they practice and discuss conflict resolution techniques. In today's episode Jake goes over the 5 ethical principles considered relevant to counselling. The fundamental values of counselling and psychotherapy include a commitment to: Respecting human rights and dignity. Protecting the safety of clients. Ensuring the integrity of practitioner-client relationships. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Boundary setting is an important, albeit difficult, part of self-care when a loved one is living with a mental illness. This may be harder and more complex for some than others. By setting boundaries, you are taking responsibility for how others treat you and your own needs seriously. Boundary violations of any sort tend to cause relationship problems. When one partner's actions cause another to feel belittled, unimportant or abused, then that other partner is faced with the task of learning how to defend themselves. Join us on this episode as Jake guides us through the importance of boundaries within our lives and relationships. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

As we begin our mental illness series, we plan to bring you more information by breaking down each mental illness diagnosis. We begin our series with Bipolar diagnoses. Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects your moods, which can swing from one extreme to another. It used to be known as manic depression. Unlike simple mood swings, each extreme episode of bipolar disorder can last for several weeks (or even longer), and some people may not experience a "normal" mood very often. Join us on this episode as Jake explains and breaks down the diagnosis. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

In this episode Jake had the pleasure of chatting with Michael from Walk The Talk America. Jake and Michael talk in depths about the work he does and about guns and mental health. What does guns and mental health have to do with each other you may ask? Well in this episode we break down barriers, beliefs and discuss the connection between the two. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

It has been known that feelings are important aspect of our lives but the trouble is many of us have been brought up to ignore and override feelings. Childhood messages have a great role in contributing to this state of mind. We feel guilty if we express our feelings of anger, shame, guilt and annoyance. We are afraid that we will hurt the feelings of others due to being people pleaser. The result of this kind of suppression is often anxiety, phobias, depression and restlessness. In this episode Jake digs deeper on how the belief system within us filters what we see and hear, affecting how we behave in our daily lives. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Mental illness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior. Examples of mental illness include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviors. In today's episode Jake is joined by two amazing individuals from India. Jay Punjabi and Jasdeep Mago who are the founders of Invisible Illness organization. Their organization Invisible Illness aims to raise awareness about the leading causes of suicide and enable people to be more equipped to handle these psychological illnesses in their everyday lives. We aim to destigmatize mental health and provide reliable solutions for the same. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Why is it that when we see another person suffering, some of us are able to instantly envision ourselves in the other person's place and feel sympathy for their pain while others remain indifferent and uncaring? Empathy is the key. Join us today as Jake dives in and dissects each topic of Empathy, Sympathy and Faux Outrage, showing the need of each and the hidden meaning of individuals that express faux outrage. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Community Health Alliance are teams that are diligent about providing a personal approach to health care. Their services include preventive medicine, dental services, behavioral health, women’s health, immunizations, WIC and nutrition counseling. Join Jake as he chats with Patrick Rogers and Afton Neufeld from Community Health Alliance. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Anyone who has surfed knows that much more goes into this activity than the ability to spot a wave and stand on a board. Not only does this sport work the entire body through extensive paddling and balance, it also requires patience and surrender. There is a team in South Africa who are doing some incredible work in the rural areas. They have created a program to educating underprivileged kids on wildlife and the effects of pollution. This is just the tip of their program. Every summer they go out and teach these kids about ocean conservation through surfing. In today’s episode we had the pleasure and honor talking to the founder of Small Steps. Jake and Jürgen talk about the impacts of surfing in the rural areas of South Africa and go deep on his journey in life and what gave his the inspiration to begin this great project. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Intentionality is a conscious state of being in the present moment. One of the central elements of social cognition, and people's folk theory of mind in particular, is the concept of intentionality. It structures people’s perception of behavior from infancy on, grows to a complex conceptual framework that links behavior to mind, and underlies distinct information processing paths in the explanation, prediction, and moral evaluation of behavior. The concept of intentionality itself may be a very complex feature that incorporates the different traits, and perhaps more. Join us today as Jake dives in with anecdotes and personal examples of intentionality. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

We had the honor of having on our show an amazing lady. She is from the United Kingdom who has created a community that allows people to support people. In her words “I create spaces for people to feel ‘heard’.” RunTalkRun is a physical & virtual running community committed to supporting one another and being open about mental health. They come together on a weekly basis for a gentle 5k jog and a chat about the difficulties in their lives in a safe space, helping each other with whatever difficulties they might be going through. In today's episode Jake chats to Jessica Robson about her journey and all the activities RunTalkRun has created and involved in. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

The meaning of life has been the query of humanity since ancient times. And still today we are no closer to knowing how to find our spiritual calling than they were! Spirituality is a broad concept with room for many perspectives. In general, it includes a sense of connection to something bigger than ourselves, and it typically involves a search for meaning in life. You will notice as you read on that many practices recommended for cultivating spirituality are similar to those recommended for improving emotional wellbeing. This is because there is a connection between the two—emotional and spiritual wellbeing influence one another and overlap, as do all aspects of wellbeing. In todays episode Jake digs deeper on the topic of spirituality with Pastor Louie Locke. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

In today's episode we discuss motivation. It is defined as the process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors. Motivation is what causes you to act, whether it is getting a glass of water to reduce thirst or reading a book to gain knowledge. While motivation and emotion can be intricately linked, they are two fundamentally different things. Motivation describes the wants or needs that direct behavior toward a goal; in contrast, an emotion is a subjective state of being that we often describe as a feeling. Emotion and motivation are linked in several ways: both influence behavior and can lead us to take action, and emotion itself can act as a motivator. For example, the emotion of fear can motivate a person to leave a stressful situation, while the emotion of happiness can motivate a person to be more productive on a project that reinforces that emotion. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

In today's episode we go over ethics of clinicians in the mental health profession. We believe it is very important to become familiar with the basic ethical guidelines that therapists should follow before you begin therapy with a new therapist, and we encourage you to do so. Unfortunately, media portrayals of therapy do not always provide examples of ethical, effective therapy experiences and many myths about therapy persist. Jake provides information to ethical codes because we feel it is important for people to know the difference between ethical and unethical behavior. Most therapists intend to “do no harm” and strictly follow ethical guidelines. Overall, mental health professionals are a good people. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Facial expression recognition is mediated by a distributed neural system in humans that involves multiple, bilateral regions. There are six basic facial expressions that may be recognized in humans (fear, sadness, surprise, happiness, anger, and disgust); however, fearful faces and surprised faces are easily confused in rapid presentation. In today's episode Jake explains how the concept of surprise and fear is relevant to many aspects of human behavior. It also affects beliefs about other events. When a person takes an unexpected stance that violates his or her self-interest, the person’s arguments are surprising and quite often more persuasive. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

In today's episode Jake breaks down the 4th part of Understanding Emotions. He discusses Disgust and Contempt. Analyzing the contempt as an intergroup emotion, we suggest that contempt and anger are not built upon each other, whereas disgust seems to be the most elementary and specific basic-emotional antecedent of contempt. Want to enjoy positive work relationships, healthy relationships with friends, family and partners? Dump the contempt. Listen well. And pump up the positivity! When those more vulnerable feelings are explored in safety and grieved dyadically, a corrective emotional experience may occur. You can’t build a temple of appreciation without fully excavating the building site. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

In today's we discuss deeper into Guilt and Shame. Jake discusses potentially the unhealthy cycles of shame and guilt. We encourage you to think of instances in your life where you may be requiring deed based performances from people in order for you to extend forgiveness, and ask yourself are these deeds really necessary for you to forgive them? Similar to respect and trust, it is up to us to extend these to people. Is it really necessary for us to require people to ‘earn’ these things from us with an arbitrary deed? On the flip side, maybe you think certain people in your life are requiring too much from you. Jake gives everyday examples of where this may occur and delves deeper into forgiveness and the emotions of shame and guilt. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

In todays podcast episode, we discuss Baseball, Mental Health, CBD Oils and more. Jake is joined by the awesome Austin Byler who is a retired professional baseball player. Austin was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 9th round of the 2014 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Nevada-Reno (Reno, NV) and the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 11th round of the 2015 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Nevada-Reno (Reno, NV). Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Jake discusses the emotions of Excitement and Joy. Happiness is a blurred emotion. It can mean different things to many people. Most of us will agree that happiness is an emotional state of well-being defined by positive feelings ranging from contentment to intense joy. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Everyday frustrations, disappointments, work-life balance, financial stress or grief can cause an individual to feel sad. People are entitled to feel and express sadness. Yet sadness It’s an emotion that helps us relieve stress, empathise with other people and makes us think about what we really want in life Anger is an emotion that everyone has experienced. Something or someone has made you frustrated, infuriated, irritated, annoyed or just plain angry. This episode aims to illustrate the significant role that anger contributes to motivation and if your motivation is not to make change, then you might need to let go of your anger because anger should always serve an intentional purpose. Jake will be discussing the emotions of Anger and Sadness. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Mental health refers to your overall psychological well-being. It includes the way you feel about yourself, the quality of your relationships, and your ability to manage your feelings and deal with difficulties. Being mentally healthy doesn't mean never going through bad times or experiencing emotional problems. We all go through disappointments, loss, and change. And while these are normal parts of life, they can still cause sadness, anxiety, and stress. In todays episode, Jake will break down on the way we Feel and Think. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

In todays episode Jake is joined by Dr. Demian Woyciehowsky who is a dentist doctor. They discuss on how oral health touches every aspect of our lives but is often taken for granted. So what does oral health have to do with mental health? Well poor or neglected oral health can damage feelings of personal value and self-confidence, which is harmful to mental health. Since we are here to provide you with tips to all round wellbeing, oral health plays a big part in that. There is a close connection between the health of the body and that of the mind. Oral health is a key indicator of overall health, wellbeing and quality of life. WHO defines oral health as “a state of being free from chronic mouth and facial pain, oral and throat cancer, oral infection and sores, periodontal (gum) disease, tooth decay, tooth loss, and other diseases and disorders that limit an individual’s capacity in biting, chewing, smiling, speaking, and psychosocial wellbeing. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Defensiveness sends terrible signals. When you indulge in it, you’re likely to be seen as insecure, closed-minded and overly emotional. None of these labels is going to help you be successful or build stronger relationships. Being defensive is a sign that you’re in fight or flight mode, and that’s not a place where you can accomplish anything constructive. Learn to read your own signals so you can nip your defensive reaction in the bud. Suppress it with deep breaths, with listening and curiosity, and with demonstrations of accountability and willingness to learn. In this week’s episode Jake gives us tidbits on how to get control of your defensiveness so that it will reduce your stress, improve the quality of conversations in your life, and ultimately improve your perceived value to areas in your life. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Chaos is defined as disorganization, lack of coherence, disorder or dispersion. Whenever a human being is confronted with such situations, he/she develops defensive responses for action or attack. When we speak of addictions, generally, they fulfill the function of covering up a much deeper conflict, which has not been solved. This compulsive tendency to create new problems is no more than a strategy for attention. In todays episode Jakes breaks down and elaborates what it means to be addicted to chaos and also gives some helpful tips to use to deal with someone or a situation that puts you in a chaotic environment. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

We know that social-emotional learning (SEL) empowers students with abilities that directly impact not only their academic lives, but their success and happiness as adults. We live in a stressful world, and our nation’s children and young adults are coping with new and prevalent emotional realities we can’t ignore. Research indicates that when educators work to teach learners how to alleviate and manage stress, students become more likely to learn deeply, avoid negative behaviors and achieve successful outcomes with long-term effects. Social-emotional learning (SEL) practices are the focus of copious research studies and it’s a good thing they are because SEL is needed more than ever. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Kindness means a behavioral response of compassion and actions that are selfless, or a mindset that places compassion for others before one’s own interests. In performing the selfless act, a person may undercut their own selfish interests. In todays episode we had the honor of having Boomer Perrault Co-Founder of 1 a Week. 1 A Week is an organization which promotes mental health awareness and positivity, through random acts of kindness. Hoping to make an impact on the world, giving out a few gifts along the way. Jakes discusses with Boomer his life’s journey and why he created 1 A Week. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.

Everyone puts things off until the last minute sometimes, but procrastinators chronically avoid difficult tasks and deliberately look for distractions. Procrastination in large part reflects our perennial struggle with self-control as well as our inability to accurately predict how we'll feel tomorrow, or the next day. "I don't feel like it" takes precedence over goals; however, it then begets a downward spiral of negative emotions that deter future effort. Perfectionists are often procrastinators; it is psychologically more acceptable to never tackle a task than to face the possibility of falling short on performance. Jake digs deeper on the topic of procrastination. He shares tips on overcoming procrastination. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.