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We all need someone to hear us and allow us to feel heard. Cyprus Samaritan Charity offers that and provides and amazing example of compassion, empathy and kindness.

I chat with John Bingham, Secretary to Cyprus Samaritan, on how we all need someone to listen to us as well as learning how to listen…really listen without casting judgement. Listeners of Samaritan Charity lend an ear to those who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, thoughts of self harm and the emotional list goes on. A program that is run entirely by volunteers this program is part of an underground movement in making mental health a more approachable and acceptable topic nationwide.

Samaritan Charity is run entirely on donations. If you feel lead to contribute to this program, donations can be made via: www.cyprussamaritans.org

Special thanks to our sponsor Fire Mountain Residential Treatment Center for making this episode possible. Please head to www.firemountainprograms.com

Addiction’s touch is often much closer than we think. When we are able to remove the stigma that too often accompanies what an addict looks like, we remove barriers and empower rather than deter. I talk today with Gail Smith, the founder of the Kenny Smith Foundation.

Please visit The Kenny Smith Freedom Foundation to learn more, stay posted, and donate to a dynamic program.
Their Facebook Page: I’m Standing Up for Kenny (https://www.facebook.com/Standupforkenny/)

Thank you to our Sponsor, Fire Mountain Residential Treatment Center. (https://www.firemountainprograms.com/)

Please check them out for information on their program and mission.

Teachers, counselors, nurses, firefighters and the many other fields who wear the hat of ‘helper’ can often find themselves burning the candle at both ends.

My guest, Lauri Kuosmanen, is one of the founders of the European Conference on Mental Health.

We address the need for helpers to recharge and the importance of finding balance when you’re accustomed to serving others needs before your own.

Thank you Fire Mountain Residential Treatment Center for being a sponsor of Goodness
Chick! https://www.firemountainprograms.com/

Three months into our one year around the world leaves opportunity for
reflection.

The world is smaller than we realize with SO many hurting or caring for someone who is. Part of lightening the load of hurt is lending kindness, gratitude and a smile.

I’m excited to share that Fire Mountain Residential Treatment Center is an official sponsor of Goodness Chick. Hop on their website to learn more about their programs. www.firemountainprograms.com

Lots of hurting people out there. The vast majority of us either
face a struggle with mental illness or addiction or they have someone
they care for who does.

Guess what? The more we chat about something, the stronger we become
and the vibe becomes more positive than negative & much more approachable.

I sit with Kerstin Stockhem who runs a residential treatment center, Villa Vita,
with her husband, Chris, in Sweden. She shares the approach of her center and
how Sweden is approaching addiction and mental health challenges. We chat on
the power of caring and treating our fellow hurting humans individually rather
than using one standard method.

If you have someone you care for struggling, hurting… my hope is that you will
pass the word that help is ok and support is something they deserve. Treatment
and recovery are possible. Wishing you blessings and peace as we head into a
new week.

Dominique de Marne is living, loving, laughing, learning and traveling with borderline, addiction and depression for over fifteen years now. She is a full time Mental Health Advocate trying to spread the word and the lessons she has learned through life. Dominique wants to change how we speak about mental health.

In today’s episode we chat about the power of learning to be silent, being comfortable in our own
skin and how to find a full quality of life through all life throws at us. I am SO grateful our paths crossed at this year’s European Conference on Mental Health.

Hop on Dominique’s website for more information on her mission and where her
projects are taking her: www.travelingtheborderline.com

My guest, Susanna Mittermaier, is a licensed psychologist, psychotherapist and author of the #1 international bestselling book, Pragmatic Psychology: Practical Tools for Being Crazy Happy.

We look into how labels are placed on people often defining them rather than asking questions in getting to know who they are. From depression, A.D.H.D, anxiety, anger and beyond…we get to flip the approach to mental health upside down to gain a fresh and encouraging view of the mind and body.

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We will be presented with windows of opportunity for change in different seasons of life. We can take a step forward or we can remain where we are. Our decision can impact a whole lot of aspects
of our life.

My guest, Deb Berruti Knight, is an Occupational Therapist who has served at a clinic in Niger for the past ten years. She has reconstructed limbs, encouraged hearts and saved lives. For both her and her husband, James, their season is ending in Niger and a new one is beginning.

How we handle change, our outlook and who we associate with are key components in how we do life. Deb discusses the power of mindset, the ingredients for fostering true girl power and leaves us with some crazy amazing life challenges to get our goodness on.

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I sat with Romeo Mihovic, native of Stoliv, Montenegro (part of Kotor Bay) reflecting on life, priorities and the importance of tradition.

Romeo’s family has resided in the bay area for over 600 years. He spent time in the Montenegro Navy as a Seaman and then served as a Social Worker for over 20 years.

Romeo’s outlook on life is based upon embracing the simple pleasures around him. Family takes precedence over work and materials. Family, good friends, local food and preserving his country’s traditions seem to flow through his veins.