Samson Romero
Samson Romero is a social worker and former coordinator of Toronto Gaymers.
Tag: PTSD
Toothpick Holders & Lo-Fi Trip-Hop w/ Finn Mckenty
Johnny sits down with Finn Mckenty, YouTuber and Founder of the Punk Rock MBA living in Seattle, WA to explore some of the pressures that come along with learning from negative feedback, navigating the toxicity of YouTube’s dreaded comment section, and balancing our weaknesses with our strengths.
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Shadowed Soul: Men and Bipolar Disorder with John Spagnoli
Join author and new podcaster, John Spagnoli, speaking with Kristin about having Bipolar Disorder and managing his mental health.
You can listen to his show Shadowed Soul on Mental Health News Radio Network at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shadowed-soul-podcast/id1513403083
Hemp Flower Power: A Healing Aid for Mental Health Struggles
Join new podcaster, Leah Gregg, for a discussion about her new podcast on Mental Health News Radio Network. The Fabuleaf: Hemp Flower Power show will help anyone (not just the scientists) understand why this is a powerful way to aid achieving and maintaining mental health.
Marijuana and Hemp are two varieties of the same plant species, the Cannabis sativa plant. Since they share the same species name, they’re often lumped into one big family, and there seems to be a lot of confusion around their differences. “fabuleaf hemp flower power” is a podcast that will provide simple yet informative information to provide education on this beautiful plant and the benefits it offers. Join your host Leah Gregg and learn how powerful this plant can be in helping you feel the best you can, naturally!
Police Sergeat Michael Surgue (ret) One of a Police Officer’s Worst Nightmare
Retired Sergent Surgue has 20+ years experience in the military and law enforcement. Michael tells his compelling story of having to face a police officer’s nightmare and the debilitating mental health struggle that ensued. Michael demonstrates the strength and resiliency in order to survive and recover, even when it feels like all is lost and there is no hope. He has become a national keynote speaker and dedicated advocate for awareness, prevention, education, training on Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI), Resiliency, and First Responder Suicide Prevention. He also volunteers at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat.
You can find Mike Surgue at
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgtmichaelsugrue
A New Era of Behavioral Health Consulting
Shelley Samuels joins Kristin to talk about how the field of Behavioral Health has changed and the impact this had made on consulting services.
Shelley Samuels has 30+ years of experience as a leader in human services and healthcare organizations. Most recently she was COO and Compliance Officer for national organization Juvo Autism and Behavioral Health. Prior to that she was the Chief Program Officer of Easterseals New Jersey while concurrently serving as the COO of Easterseals Solutions an EHR system administration entity for multiple nonprofit organizations. She has an MPA in Public Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Finance from Rutgers University. She completed an Executive Leadership Program at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business and a program at New York University Stern School for Executive Education in Finance and Accounting. Ms. Samuels has secured and managed more than $80 million dollars in grants and contracts such as Projects of National Significance from the US HHS; US Administration on Aging; US Corporation for National and Community Service; SAMHSA; HUD and a federal healthcare insurance education project. Ms. Samuels has served as a management and development consultant for organizations such as federally qualified health centers; medical centers; hospice and health and human services. She has provided consulting on medical legal partnerships and older adult services. Shelley has expertise in fee for service and transition to multiple payment models. Ms. Samuels has made presentations on EHR best practices at multiple conferences and webinars as well as on disability rights, behavioral health homes and access to employment for local and national audiences.
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53: Stress Builds Character
In childhood, life experiences AND life stresses (when coupled with family support) help the brain develop pathways that allow the child to better respond to stress in the future. The most important life experience for children is how their parents and other adults interact with them.
“If you are never tested, you won’t be prepared.”
A Guide to Raising Your Adult Child on the Autism Spectrum
Donald Bailey joins Kristin to talk about his new podcast on Mental Health News Radio Network, Your Legacy of Care, and their journey raising a son with Autism.
Donald is a lifelong South Carolinian, Donald began his career in the insurance industry with a focus on financial planning. After working as a financial planner for E. F. Hutton, he founded Donald Bailey & Associates in order to offer independent advice and holistic planning to his clients.
Donald is committed to community involvement, having served on the Board of Trustees at the University of South Carolina (USC) and most recently founding The College Transition Connection, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to help South Carolina colleges create post-secondary programs for young adults who may have an intellectual disability. Donald’s son is on the autism spectrum.
Donald holds a degree in Marketing from USC. He and his wife Caroline have two children and three grandchildren and reside in Mt. Pleasant, SC.
“Fighting Naked”: Firefighter, Cop and their Amazing Clinician Wives
Podcast 47: Positive Connections Radio
“Fighting Naked”
Firefighter, Cop and their Amazing Clinician Wives
Tiffany and Shonna along with their husbands Mark and Jason join me for an in-person talk about what it’s like being in a relationship with a First Responder and Clinician. Dealing with stress, communication, self-care, self-help, coping strategies and breaking the stigma. A very unique, valuable, entertaining and informative interview. Find out what Fighting Naked is all about.
Tiffany Atalla-Hernandez LMFT, Therapist for Simple Recovery First Responder Wellness Program, The Counseling Team International and founder of Best Solutions Therapy.
Mark Hernandez, Anaheim Fire Captain. Hazmat and Peer Support Team Member.
Dr. Shonna Hill. Therapist for The Counseling Team International and CISM Clinician.
Jason Hill. Police Officer, Santa Ana Police Department.
www.thecounselingteaminternational.com
www.bestsolutionstherapy.com
www.simplerecovery.com
www.MentalHealthNewsRadio.com
www.positiveconnectionsradio.com
Graphic Novels for Young Adults with Mental Health Struggles
Dr. Janina Scarlet joins Kristin to talk about her graphic novel, Dark Agents, Book One: Violet and the Trial of Trauma.
Dr. Janina Scarlet is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, author, and a full-time geek. A Ukrainian-born refugee, she survived Chernobyl radiation and persecution.
She immigrated to the United States at the age of 12 with her family and later, inspired by the X-Men, developed Superhero Therapy to help patients with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Superhero Therapy refers to incorporating popular culture examples into evidence-based therapy to help the client to become the hero of their own journey. Dr. Scarlet is the recipient of the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award by the United Nations Association for her work on Superhero Therapy.
Her work has been featured on Yahoo, BBC, NPR, Sunday Times, CNN, CW, ABC, Huffington Post, The New York Times, Forbes, the Nerdist, BuzzFeed, Bleeding Cool, CNET, Mugglenet, LADbible, and many other outlets. She currently works at the Center for Stress and Anxiety Management in San Diego.
She authored Superhero Therapy, Harry Potter Therapy, Therapy Quest, Dark Agents, Super-Women, Supernatural Therapy, as well as numerous contributions to Star Wars Psychology, Star Trek Psychology, Wonder Woman Psychology, Supernatural Psychology and many other books.