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I Want to Know Why: How Amanda Bynes Unlocked One of My Biggest Fears

As a person living with bipolar disorder, I do my best to stay aware of anything that may cause a relapse because, while it may sound dramatic, it could be deadly. When I hear of others’ relapses, I am terrified the same will happen to me, so I want to know what happened. I crave those details, not because I’m nosy (I am), but because I don’t want it to happen to me. I want there to be something they did that I can avoid. If there is a cause, I can avoid it and stay well. I feel so far from safe if there is nothing other than this insidious disease doing what it does.
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Relationship! Relationship! Relationship! Protect Your Brain: Melissa Green

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Dr. Melissa Green.
Dr. Green is a clinical psychologist who has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. She currently focuses on teaching brain health, healthy aging, and supporting dementia family caregivers.Dr. Green shares how we can improve our cognitive functioning as we age, how caregiving for someone with cognitive decline can impact a family, and how our mindset about aging can change how we age.
You can find more about Dr. Green by visiting her website https://psychfitcenter.com  
Below are additional resources Dr. Green discussed.
Global Council on Brain Health:
https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/global-council-on-brain-health/?intcmp=AE-SEARCH-AARPSUGG-gcbh
Breaking the Age Code Book:
https://becca-levy.com/the-book/
Find a Therapist:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
The Top 6 Secrets for Brain Health & Healthy Aging:
https://resilience.ck.page
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You’re Never Too Old to Play Dress-Up: Daniel Calhoun

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Daniel Calhoun, aka Captian AmeriDad.
Bringing Positivity to Cosplay!
Daniel is a dad, cosplayer, author, and hugger extraordinaire!! He even gets to play dress-up while working for Love for Kids Inc.
Daniel and I talk about how costumes and community helped save his life and how he continues playing dress-up to bring others joy and support.
You can find more about Captain AmeriDad at https://instagram.com/capameridad http://www.facebook.com/CaptainAmeriDad
To learn more about the non-profit, Love for Kids, Daniel works for, check out their website and Instagram.
https://www.loveforkidsinc.org
https://instagram.com/loveforkidsinc
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Expectation Hostage: When People Pleasing Gets in the Way

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Kamini Wood.
Kamini Wood is a mother of 5, an international best-selling author, a certified life coach for teens & adults, trained in conscious parenting, and board certified through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners.
Kamini and I discuss how people-pleasing, codependency, poor communication, expectations, and unclear boundaries get in the way of leading a full, complete, and joyful life.
You can find more about Kamini, resources, and links to purchase her book OM, Life’s Gentle Reminders by checking out her website https://www.kaminiwood.com/ 
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I’m Better and Also, I am Still Struggling

TW: Discussion of Mental Illness and Suicide
If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, please get in touch with the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or https://988lifeline.org.
Today, March 3rd is the anniversary of the day I planned how I was going to end my life. It’s always an emotional day for me. Sometimes I feel like I am talking a big game, but under the surface, I feel like I barely hang on some days. Just because I have done everything to get well doesn’t mean my brain sometimes doesn’t lie to me. Check us out at
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Living Well is the Best Revenge: How to Overcome Domestic Violence; From Survivor to Thriver

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Susan Omilian.
Susan Omilian is an attorney, award-winning author, motivational speaker, and nationally recognized expert who has advocated to end violence against women for the past forty years.
After her nineteen-year-old niece Maggie was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend, Susan’s work became more personal.
Susan and I discuss domestic violence, how it is experienced, what keeps people from leaving, and how those who have been abused can move from victim to survivor and become thrivers.
To learn more about Susan, check out her website at www.thriverzone.com
For additional resources and support for those experiencing or who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault, check out the links below.
Domestic Violence- https://www.thehotline.org/ or by calling 800-799-7233Sexual Assault- https://www.rainn.org/ or by calling 1-800-656-4673
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Primary Care Person: If you don’t care for yourself who will?

I am joined by Dr. Gala Gorman on this episode of The Mental Society.
Dr. Gala holds advanced degrees in human development and is a holistic life coach, minister, and published author of the Spiritual Approach™ series of books focused on practical spirituality.
We discuss how chronic stress, self-care, or lack thereof, can get in our way and significantly impact our mental and physical well-being. She reminds us all that we are our “Primary Care Person” and caring for ourselves allows us to lead a healthier and happier life.
Find more about Dr. Gala and her work, along with resources and links to purchase her books, by visiting www.drgala.com.
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Never-Ending Grief???

This week has been full of tears and grief but not depression. There are a lot of similarities between depression and grief, and yet they are very different. There is no timeline for grieving; does it ever end?
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Delay the Decline: A conversation about long-term care

On this episode of The Mental Society, I am joined by Matt McCann. Matt is one of the nation's leading specialists on Long-Term Care Insurance, long-term health care planning, caregiving, and the political implications thereof. He has submitted testimony to US house and senate committees on long-term care’s impact on the finances of American families.
Matt is recognized by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI) as one of the top specialists in the country. Matt recognizes the value of affordable LTC Insurance and its positive impact on American families.
You can find Matt at  https://mccannltc.net/
Additional resources mentioned:
www.aarp.com
www.ltcnews.com
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More than Words: When only words are not enough

I am joined by Douglas Noll Esq. on this episode of The Mental Society. We discuss the importance of understanding others' emotions and how to communicate and de-escalate. He also shares about his program, Prison of Peace, which is used worldwide to teach inmates how to resolve conflict without violence.
 
You can learn more about Doug, his courses, books, and additional resources by visiting https://dougnoll.com/podcast/amanda-dolin
 
For more information on the Prison of Peace project and all the good they are doing, check out www.https://prisonofpeace.org/
You can learn more about Doug, his courses, books, and additional resources by visiting https://dougnoll.com/podcast/amanda-dolin
For more information on the Prison of Peace project and all the good they are doing, check out www.https://prisonofpeace.org/
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