The Mental Society

Where is the Adderall?

The Adderall shortage began in October 2022, and still nearly 20 months later millions of americans are struggilng to fill their prescriptions. How did we get here? Why does it matter? How do we fix it?
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I'm Still Rambling

Let me tell you a little bit about my ADHD and how it impacts my everyday life, how I try to overcome it, and how my brain affects my relationships.
 
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Season 2: We're Back

I've been gone for a while but I'm back. On this season we will focus on personal stories and deep dives into what is going on in the world of mental wellness. Things from policies and access to care to how social media is normalizing taking care of your mental health.
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That’s Not How Real People Do It: Joshua Shea

On this episode of The Mental Society, Today I am joined by Joshua Shea.
He and I discuss how pornography can impact relationships and create unrealistic expectations of what sex and intimacy look like in relationships.
Joshua is a pornography addiction expert, certified betrayal trauma coach, therapeutic disclosure specialist, and author.
Joshua focuses on the trauma partners feel when learning their loved one has an issue with pornography and promotes the idea that porn addiction spans all demographics and that those with a problem should seek help before it’s too late.
You can find out more about Joshua and his work by visiting PAddictRecovery.com.
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No Body, No Clue: Dylan Newcomb

Today I am joined by Dylan Newcomb.
Dylan and I discuss the importance of nonverbal communication and how we can use sound and movement to heal from the inside out.
Dylan is a world-renowned expert in embodiment and has dedicated over two decades to helping individuals transform unhealthy stress and live a more fulfilling life.
After studying dance performance and music composition at the Juilliard School, Dylan danced with the Netherlands Dance Theater, receiving numerous awards as a choreographer-composer in the Netherlands.
In 2001, he co-founded the Danslab Institute for Movement Research, where he conducted extensive cross-cultural research on the relationship between vocal sounds, breath, movement, and behavior—laying the foundation for developing UZAZU Embodied Intelligence, a comprehensive personal growth modality.
 
More info and resources about Dylan on his website https://dylannewcomb.com/.
Learn more about UZAZU and take the free self-assessment at www.uzazu.org
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Nothing Wrong with Being Stellar: Dr Lauren Pitts

Today I am joined by Dr. Lauren Pitts
Dr. Pitts is the CEO and Founder of Legacy Counseling & Life Coaching.
She also hosts “HOUSE TALK Pregame,” a podcast providing powerful, raw life, sports, and mental health information that athletes and their families need to make well-informed athletic and life-transforming decisions!
We talk about how a child’s involvement in sports impacts their mental health and the wellness of their families.
You can find more about Dr. Pitts and her work on her website, https://drlaurendpitts.com/
Be sure to check out her podcast https://drlaurendpitts.com/house-talk/
You can find her book at https://tinyurl.com/drpittsbook
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It’s an Inside Job Kid

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Stephen Moffe.
Steve and I discuss how he overcame trauma, addiction, and loss through everything from equine therapy to 12-step programs.
Steve is a father, mental health advocate, recovering addict, horse trainer, and author. His new book, It’s an Inside Job, Kid, tells his story of trauma, childhood abuse, substance use, mental illness, treatment, and recovery.
He wrote this book for those who, like him, have struggled with trauma, alcohol and drug abuse, and mental illness. By sharing his humorous, ironic, and tragic story, he hopes to inspire others and help them recognize their own resilience.
You can find Steve’s book, It’s an Inside Job, Kid, on Amazon, https://tinyurl.com/itsaninsidejobkid.
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Processed Food and the Brain: Dr. Joan Ifland

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Dr. Joan Ifland.
We talk about food addiction, what it is, why it happens, and what you can do to make changes that will help you feel better.
Dr. Ifland has been creating breakthroughs in recovery from food addiction since 1999 and is the lead author of the first scholarly description of processed food addiction and the definition of addictive foods.
She has founded online communities providing support and education for those experiencing food addiction and who are ready to make changes.
You can find more about Dr. Ifland at https://www.drjoanifland.com/.
Find more about her online community at https://www.foodaddictionreset.com/.
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You Have No Business Doing It: Gifty Enright

Join Gifty Enright and me as we discuss how trying to do all the things can lead to doing none of the things.
Gifty is an author and international speaker specializing in women in the Workplace and Well-being.
She has spoken at multinational organizations and top Universities such as Oxford University and given a TEDx talk.
After years of hearing that women like her could ‘have it all,’ Gifty felt like she was racing like an Octopus on a Treadmill from dawn till dusk, juggling her family, career, and the endless demands of modern life, to the detriment of her health.
In her book Octopus on a Treadmill: Women. Success. Health. Happiness.
She shares the secrets of how she turned her life around by taking a holistic approach to healing and transforming her physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.  
You can find more about Gifty on her website www.giftyenright.com.
You can find her books by following this link https://tinyurl.com/giftybooks
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An Act of Selflessness

Today I am joined by Barbara Legere.
We discuss guilt, shame, children, suicide, substance use, and how all of that has impacted her life.
Barbara is the author of "Keven's Choice - A Mother's Journey Through Her Son's Mental Illness, Addiction, and Suicide" and the upcoming "Talk to Me, I'm Grieving - Supportive Ways to Help Someone Through Grief."
She advocates for harm reduction, MAT (medically assisted treatment), and ending the stigma towards substance abuse and mental health issues.
After losing her son, Keven, to suicide, her passion has been reaching out to other grievers to offer support and understanding through her writing and as a volunteer for TIP (Traumatic Intervention Program).
You can learn more about Barbara, her work, additional resources, and links to her books on her website www.barbaralegere.com
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