From too many tow trucks to a late-night email from school, we can all have a “day!” Or, by Friday the over-scheduled work days can leave us saying, “What a week!” So how do you stay sane when you’re overwhelmed, angry or sad? The “On Staying Sane” crew has a reverent discussion about coping with what life throws at you! Dr. Denise and Cathleen O’Toole talk about how fun, good things can also be stressors. Topics covered: “Strategic Mindful Profanity,” Catastrophic Thinking and Negative Self-Talk. You’ll learn how to identify a situation, allow yourself to feel, call out the emotion and use the energy to get more done. Tapping into your higher power, mind medicine and setting boundaries — we’re turning your week around!
My almost teen son agreed to be back on for a new mini-series, My Son, My Teacher. “You have to let me be myself, Mom.” We negotiated no profanity on the show (mindful profanity is ok at home)…
Interviewing Gabe Howard today is my equivalent of winning the “Universe Lottery!”
Why?
Gabe is a mental health warrior and paradigm progression pioneer in myth busting and shame shifting discussions on changing the way WE think, talk and act about mental health!
Ready to BE inspired?
Lets GO TEAM HUMANITY:
Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the host of the award-winning podcast, “Inside Mental Health” from Healthline Media and the author of the popular book, “Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations,” available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author.
Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can’t imagine life without. To learn more about Gabe, please visit his website, gabehoward.com
This is a Deep Dive interview with Podcast Pioneer Visionary & CEO Todd Cochrane.
His passion for allowing people of all race, gender, age and sexuality to have a voice and devotion to freedom of speech through the medium of podcasting is truly inspiring.
This episode of Creative Minds has loads of tips & tools if you are thinking about putting your hat in the podcast arena.
Are you ready to hear about his series of intuitive entrepreneur hits, aka AHA moment(s) that birthed Geek News Central Podcast and the genesis of RAW Voice, Blubrry Podcast Platform and more?
Let’s GO:
Todd Cochrane Bio
Todd Cochrane, CEO of Blubrry Podcasting, wrote the book on podcasting. Well, at least the first one: “Podcasting: The Do-It-Yourself Guide.” The founder of the People’s Choice Podcast Awards and the Tech Podcast Network, he’s also credited with introducing the first advertisers into podcasting, GoDaddy. Cochrane was inducted into the inaugural class of the Podcast Hall of Fame in 2015. But perhaps his biggest influence on podcasting is Blubrry Podcasting and its parent company RawVoice, which offers a directory of more than 3.75 Million shows, the No. 1 plugin for WordPress, and much more. A United States Navy Veteran who served 25 years and retired with the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer, Cochrane resides in Quincy, Michigan, having spent the majority of the past 25 years in Honolulu, Hawaii, with his family.
Today is March 5th and is Dissociative Identity Disorder Day which affects 2% of the population. Many people are unaware of what this disorder is, and here to educate US & tell her healing journey from her crisis to thrive is author Lyn Barrett.
Listen here:
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lyn Barrett is the author of Crazy: Reclaiming Life from the Shadow of Traumatic Memory, (publication date January 3, 2022), Koehler Books; and also DID Unpacked: A Parable available on Amazon.
Lyn is a speaker, retreat leader and survivor of early childhood trauma as well as a retired elementary school teacher, school principal and church pastor. At the age of 45, Lyn was diagnosed with multiple personality disorder, now known as dissociative identity disorder (DID). From happy wife and mother to a suicidal woman who felt the crazy fog of dissociation take over her life, she embarked on a journey to uncover the secrets that overwhelmed her. After suffering decades of inner chaos and deep pain, Lyn now lives a fulfilling and integrated life and considers herself a whole person again. Lyn is thankful for her wonderful therapist, friends and her own dogged determination to heal.
Lyn currently facilitates writers workshops and teaches a memoir class for dissociative writers, writes weekly blogs and a newsletter, and speaks on public radio, podcasts, and in other settings. She holds advanced degrees from Lehigh University and Lancaster Theological Seminary. She can be reached through her websites at www.lynbarrett.com and www.dissociativewriters.com.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Can Lyn reclaim her sanity in the midst of chaos and confusion?
A happy wife and mother who loved nothing more than taking care of her brood, Lyn Barrett was knocked off course by a family crisis that triggered her inner world to crumble. Her diagnosis of multiple personality disorder, now known as dissociative identity disorder, threatened her life as she knew it, her family, and her future. With the knowledge that DID is a coping strategy young children use to protect themselves from chronic trauma, Lyn embarked on a journey to discover her true self.
Lyn’s story is a life-changing gift for all the survivors of trauma and those who love them, and for anyone who wants to educate themselves on trauma-induced dissociation particularly as it manifests as DID. There are resources listed in the back of the book as well as a reading discussion guide for groups.
Dr. A joins me for a heartfelt discussion about the war on her homeland Ukraine emphasizing the spirit and courage of her people, her relatives and President Zelensky as they choose to stay and fight for democracy and independence.
She has worked to save lives on the frontlines as an M.D. here in America during this pandemic. As mothers and doctors we try to wrap our minds around this tragic war that is alarming and unimaginable for ALL OF HUMANITY.
***For safety of her family she is choosing to remain anonymous.
As we watch war unfold in Europe, the pulse of consciousness has many of us feeling hopeless and helpless. This episode of The Dr. Denise Show gives concrete ways to pause and process the reality of what’s actually happening. From positive social media influencers to follow to thinking hard about the integrity of the country you live in, the show urges you to check in on your own mental health. Dr. Denise promises that’s not selfish! Also, our Cathleen O’Toole shares ideas about seeking out data-based news sources and organizations that are seeking to provide accountability to all the images and facts we are seeing on-line. There is hope in this tragedy, the show finds. “It is to the core of the human spirit to want freedom,” says Dr. Denise.
Dr. Denise Berger (Dr. D.) is an advisor and educator, focused on organizational leadership and effectiveness, corporate social responsibility, and talent development. By collaborating, educating, and lending expertise and strategic guidance, and educating, she strives to develop ethical, responsible, adaptive, inclusive leaders* who achieve their goals while cultivating positive change and a thriving society for all.
*If you have a pulse, you can be this kind of leader.
Much of Dr. D’s work focuses on fine-tuning organizational culture, building leadership skills, creating inclusion and belonging, and optimizing team efficacy around outcomes. She spent over 20 years in corporate America running the global operations of the Fortune 500 clients, received an MBA in Marketing and International Business, and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership. She has expertise in social responsibility, risk management, international business, talent development with a special emphasis on women, and succession planning.
She presently teaches Leadership & Service, in the Social Entrepreneurship & Change Master’s Program at Pepperdine University, and previously taught Program Evaluation in the same program, and Leading Inclusive Organizations in Vanderbilt University’s Leadership and Learning in Organizations Doctoral Program. She also volunteers her time with Social Justice Partners LA to coach social entrepreneurs to reach their full potential. She has helped participants craft their pitch, coach TEDx speakers and Annenberg/CNN Hero awardees.
She is also the founder and designer of Aliki Designs – Greek-inspired, handcrafted, everyday elegant jewelry, with different collections that each have special meaning and a financial GIFt (Giving It Forward together) to select non-profits. Originally a resident for 17 years of New York City, Denise has resided in Manhattan Beach with her husband (and two children, who are now in college) for 15 years.
She has authored articles, scholarly work, blog posts, and appeared on the radio and in podcasts. Her organizational work can be found at www.itcsr.com and her jewelry can be found at www.alikidesigns.com.
Dr. D is back to push the envelope on discussing corporate social responsibility, values, code of conduct, and leading with dignity.
Let’s GO:
“A society grows great when old people plant trees whose shade they know they will shall never sit in.” – Anonymous ancient Greek proverb.
Dr. Denise Berger (Dr. D.) is an advisor and educator, focused on organizational leadership and effectiveness, corporate social responsibility, and talent development. By collaborating, educating, and lending expertise and strategic guidance, and educating, she strives to develop ethical, responsible, adaptive, inclusive leaders* who achieve their goals while cultivating positive change and a thriving society for all.
*If you have a pulse, you can be this kind of leader.
Much of Dr. D’s work focuses on fine-tuning organizational culture, building leadership skills, creating inclusion and belonging, and optimizing team efficacy around outcomes. She spent over 20 years in corporate America running the global operations of the Fortune 500 clients, received an MBA in Marketing and International Business, and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership. She has expertise in social responsibility, risk management, international business, talent development with a special emphasis on women, and succession planning.
She presently teaches Leadership & Service, in the Social Entrepreneurship & Change Master’s Program at Pepperdine University, and previously taught Program Evaluation in the same program, and Leading Inclusive Organizations in Vanderbilt University’s Leadership and Learning in Organizations Doctoral Program. She also volunteers her time with Social Justice Partners LA to coach social entrepreneurs to reach their full potential. She has helped participants craft their pitch, coach TEDx speakers and Annenberg/CNN Hero awardees.
She is also the founder and designer of Aliki Designs – Greek-inspired, handcrafted, everyday elegant jewelry, with different collections that each have special meaning and a financial GIFt (Giving It Forward together) to select non-profits. Originally a resident for 17 years of New York City, Denise has resided in Manhattan Beach with her husband (and two children, who are now in college) for 15 years.
She has authored articles, scholarly work, blog posts, and appeared on the radio and in podcasts. Her organizational work can be found at www.itcsr.com and her jewelry can be found at www.alikidesigns.com.
Dr. D’s Core Values:
Learning: to nurture discovery and understanding
Well-being: to ensure balance and gratitude
Connection: to promote collaboration and mutuality
Responsibility: to promote trust and citizenship
Fun: to increase joy and vitality
Dr. D’s articles:
Have Impact? (How US Fortune 500 global companies do CSR the right way)
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