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Welcoming Back Rescue the Rescuer Amid Trying Times

Join Kristin as she welcomes back host Stephen Kavalkovich with his own podcast Rescue the Rescuer here on Mental Health News Radio Network after taking a sabbatical from his podcast. Life has been topsy turvy for nearly everyone, but several life changes have made Stephen’s life more exciting than even most. Hear them discuss how they are managing life amid these difficult times of the pandemic and civil unrest.

Stephen Kavalkovich, host of Rescue the Rescuer and CEO of Rescue Consulting, served as a paramedic for most of his adult life. His most memorable work was at the World Trade Center on 9-11-01. Although his work during this event left a lasting impression on him, his most impactful lessons came from his work as a paramedic in the state of New Jersey. Stephen saw numerous victims of overdose, reviving many of them. He eventually battled his own addiction issues; he lost his certification, career, marriage, and children. Eventually, he was able to overcome his addiction.
Stephen endeavors to open up the conversation about addressing the underlying pain, trauma, and lack of coping skills that makes one decide to self-medicate. Stephen knows first hand that no one is immune to addiction. He shares his story to give others the courage to voice their pain.

https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/rescue-the-rescuer/

Racism, Christianity, and Mental Health with Dr. Antipas Harris

Join Kristin as she speaks with Dr. Antipas Harris about how a growing number of black youth is leaving the church due to the inherent racism within our modern-day Christian culture.  Hear as Antipas speaks about how we need to reevaluate how we think of Christianity.  As a Practical Theologian, his book, “Is Christianity the White Man’s Religion?” addresses how, while many may see one thing in church, the Bible is actually full of diversity.  Perhaps Christianity itself isn’t the problem, but rather our current vision of what Christianity is.

Dr. Antipas L. Harris holds a dual appointment as president-dean of Jakes Divinity School (JDS) and associate pastor at The Potter’s House (TPH), both located in Dallas, Texas. A brilliant thinker and prolific writer, Harris is advancing the vision of Bishop and Chancellor T.D. Jakes, founder of the fully-accredited, online seminary. Responding to the growing need for cutting-edge ecclesial leadership that transcends denominational lines, Harris’ mandate is to prepare today’s leaders for tomorrow’s Church.
Dr. Antipas writes for the general faith inquirer and does research to inform theological education with new insights to prepare ministers for leadership in a complex and often complicated world.
Boldly bearing witness to faith in the public square, Dr. Harris is, without question, a public theologian. His latest book, Is Christianity the White Man’s Religion? speaks to the personal relevance of Christianity and dares the Church to define – or re-define – itself as ordered by Scripture, not polity. Well regarded in the board room and the ‘hood, Dr. Antipas’ words often have a “Pied Piper” effect; audiences sense his authenticity and respond to his calls to action. With a unique blend of biblical wisdom and sagacious humor, Harris says what the Church needs to hear and writes what the world needs to know.

https://antipasharris.com/

Rescue to Recovery: The Rebuttal

The onslaught of harassing, ignorant, hateful, and incorrect backlash that every podcaster received who had Tracey Brown on their shows was immense. People targeted our network, our podcasters, their families, our employee’s families with wild assumptions that had a questionable basis of truth. We did not know Tracey Brown before the interview but we certainly stand with her and against bullying and harassment of anyone. Today’s show is about what happened after we aired her episode and we speak for all the other incredible podcasters, radio hosts, booksellers, and anyone else that became a target of hate after interviewing her. This isn’t even about Tracey Brown. This is about vitriol, hate, harassment, and other illegal activities, as well as, pulling in our United States Coast Guard to a mess that maligns this incredible institution.

Tracey Brown is a United States Coast Guard Veteran 1983-1987 QM3. She wore many hats as most Coast Guard men and women did in those days. She would be a firefighter one day, a small boat crew swimmer another. The Quartermaster rating in the USCG specializes in navigation. Even before understanding the extent of how the characteristics of PTSD had affected her personal life, Tracey was educated as a Director of Physical Rehabilitation and has been working for over twenty-five years in the field. The last decade has been dedicated to specialized work in pain reduction via scar tissue therapy. This is where she began to realize the “lostness” and confusion PTSD can create. She hopes to help not only the helpers, heroes, and warriors get beyond the stigma of PTSD but for all that have endured stress after trauma and hopes to help further the conversation and understanding of Post-traumatic Stress.

http://www.rescuetorecovery.com/

Using the Art of Filmmaking for Lasting Mental Health

Join Parvinder and Kristin as they talk about her work as a doctor, an actress, and a filmmaker. Hear all about the impact all aspects of her career has on mental health.

You will find The Secret Psychiatrist, Dr. Parvinder Shergill, on an award-winning podcast, recording her own radio show, working as a doctor at the NHS in the UK, being an expert speaker for Parliament and BBC, writing her books as well as articles and poems for magazines, being a theatre and filmmaker, and performing as an actress.

https://twitter.com/thesecretpsych
https://www.thesecretpsychiatrist.com/

Vital Transformation Through Challenging Times

Join Kristin and Eliyahu as he shares his predictions about how we will get through Covid-19 and social unrest over the coming months.

Eliyahu Jian is an author, life and spiritual coach, motivational speaker, and advisor to people of all ages and backgrounds. He aims to empower people to be the best versions of themselves, create stronger relationships, achieve career success, and create healthier lifestyles by developing a spiritual connection. He has shared his vision and guidance with some of the world’s most famous and influential people, and most recently for everyone in his newest book: The Laughing Billionaire– How to Become Rich and Happy.

https://eliyahujian.com/

Are You Done with Your Anxiety?

Join Kristin and Jodi as they talk about the mental health struggles that come from anxiety. Jodi podcasts on her own and co-hosts with one of our own – Matt Pappas of Beyond Your Past!

As a family therapist for over 20 years, Jodi shows people how to create Practical Miracles even in the most difficult times. As an inspirational speaker, she helps Generation Z and their parents find their Diamond Confidence, teaching usable tools to push past fear, connect with their personal agency, and expand their consciousness. As an anxiety-survivor, she totally gets it. As a mom of teens, she double-dog gets it. Through her TEDxWilmington talk, “Calm Anxious Kids,” and her bestselling book, You 1, Anxiety 0, Jodi is changing the way we understand the current mental health crisis. Grab her newest book, Anxiety…I’m So Done With You: A Teen’s Guide to Ditching Toxic Stress and Rewiring Your Brain for Happiness.

https://jodiaman.com/

Self-Care is Dope Though

Join Kristin and Dr. Ashley Elliott as they talk about how Covid-19 is impacting her counseling and advocacy work.

Dr. Ashley Elliott is Doctor Vivid. She enhances lives and visions one creative step at a time. She is a Doctor, a Mental Health Specialist, a Consultant, and a Motivational Speaker.

Twitter: @DoctorVivid

The Healing Power of Grounding

You may have heard of grounding as a spiritual practice, but did you know that grounding legitimately has positive effects on the body? Listen to Kristin, and co-host Georgia, speak with Laura Koniver, MD about her book, “The Earth Prescription: Discover the Healing of Nature with Grounding Practices for Every Season,” and the health benefits of grounding. We hear how science reflects an ongoing practice of grounding your body to the Earth has incredible physical and mental health benefits. Dr. Koniver discusses further how helpful grounding is for anxiety and depression, even your circadian rhythm.

Laura Koniver, MD, is an artist, author, holistic physician, and internationally recognized grounding advocate. Koniver has been featured as an expert in four motion pictures about grounding, and is also the author of the children’s book, “From the Ground Up.”

https://www.intuition-physician.com/

Deconstructing the Mental Health of First Responders During Civil Unrest

Join Kristin and Christy as they talk about how civil unrest is impacting our first responders. Christy is the host of one of our network podcasts, Firefighter Deconstructed.

Christy Warren is a retired Fire Captain from the Berkeley (California) Fire Department. She has twenty-five years of service as a professional paramedic, with seventeen years as a professional firefighter. She was diagnosed with PTSD in 2014 and spent several years recovering. Since retiring from the fire service, she has completed a triathlon, the Escape From Alcatraz swim, and a bachelor’s degree in business from Washington State University. She is a volunteer at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat and works as a substitute teacher at Juvenile Hall in Martinez. She lives in Pleasant Hill, California with her wife Lisa and her dog Harriet.

https://firefighterdeconstructed.com/

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