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112 For Knuste Hjerter112 For Knuste HjerterTeaser: Melissa HusseinHvis du vil høre hele dagens afsnit og alle andre afsnit af ‘112 For Knuste Hjerter’ kan du gennem mit link som nyt Podimo-medlem få 30 dages gratis abonnement uden binding - og som tidligere medlem få 3 måneder til halv pris. Tilbuddet kan findes for nye medlemmer på Podimo.dk/112 Og for tidligere på Podimo.dk/112-tilbud Her kan du få en smagsprøve på dagens afsnit, hvor Rosa Hatting fortæller om sin første store kærlighed, der endte med at ødelægge hende. Hun fortæller om at blive forelsket i en dreng, som ikke lev...2025-03-1906 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 43: Tiffany Changes the Mental Health NarrativeTiffany sent me a letter, and it changed everything. Please join me for this special conversation with a wonderful woman, and stay until the end, when she reads the letter that she sent me. You don't want to miss this episode of Mental Health w/ Dr. Melissa Mork. https://linktr.ee/mentalhealthpodcast  2025-01-0619 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health Moment: Mental Health and the HolidaysDid you know the holidays can exacerbate symptoms of mental illness? There is a definite correlation between the two. On this episode, Dr. Mork talks about ways to buffer against the stresses of the season. https://linktr.ee/mentalhealthpodcast 2024-12-2306 minBridging the Gap PodcastBridging the Gap PodcastEpisode 84 – Laughing Through It w/ Dr. Melissa Mork2024-12-1234 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 42: My Personal Story: Repaired w/ GoldToday, I invite you to hear my personal story. Please join me as my kind friend Terri interviews me. All those questions that I typically ask people? They'll be directed at me on this special episode of Mental Health w/ Dr. Melissa Mork.2024-12-0236 minGood JobGood Job20: Dr. Melissa Mork, Professor of Clinical and Forensic PsychologyDr. Mork has lived through quite a lot, and come through it with love and laughter to spare. After you hear her interview I know you’ll want to check out her website - www.melissamork.com - or her books: Bounce: From Surviving to Thriving Through Loss Mental Health Matters: How Ten Psychological Principles will Enhance your Mental Health 2024-11-1839 minUNW ChapelUNW ChapelmyStory Mondays - Dr. Melissa MorkOur speaker today is Dr. Melissa Mork.   Her master's and doctoral degrees are in clinical and forensic psychology and she is a professor and former department chair of the Department of Psychology, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement here at UNW.   When she is not teaching, she provides crisis interventions and post-trauma triage for survivors and families affected by mass shootings. She is a celebrated international keynote speaker and global consultant, a clinical psychotherapist, grief coach, a Certified Humor Professional, and a couple years ago, she competed for Minnesota's Funniest Person at Acme Comedy in Minneapolis.    Dr. Mork has authored a few b...2024-11-0427 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 41: Mountains of Mania and Valleys of Depression: What Do I Do?How can you navigate mania and depression? Join me for a conversation with Aaron, who offers his unique story as encouragement.  https://linktr.ee/mentalhealthpodcast 2024-10-2835 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 40: Fighting Perfectionism w/ StaceyWhat is the cost of perfectionism? How can we combat perfectionism, or help those around us who struggle to be "perfect"? Stacey's story answers these questions with grace on today's episode of Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork. https://linktr.ee/mentalhealthpodcast 2024-09-3035 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 39: Panic Attacks: How Can I Help? - Ask Me A Question!Today, I'm taking your questions at this link: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork | Wow God Podcast Network. How can I help someone who is having a panic attack? https://linktr.ee/mentalhealthpodcast  2024-09-0905 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 38: The Male Loneliness Epidemic w/ Chris HarmsToday, I sit down with Chris Harms for a fascinating conversation on the loneliness that men face throughout their lives. My guest is Chris Harms, a mental health professional who offers his perspective on the challenges that men face. https://linktr.ee/mentalhealthpodcast  2024-08-1936 minEveryday TherapyEveryday TherapySeriously Funny! Part 1Humor is essential to being a healthy human. Today's guest, Dr. Melissa Mork, is a Professor of Psychology and a Certified Humor Professional. Some may say, "She is certifiable." Dr. Mork not only brings much humor to this episode, but helps us understand how humor is indispensable to every area of life and especially when dealing with mental health issues and in the wake of woeful events and serious losses. She shares compellingly from personal experiences as well as from rich and relevant research about this seriously needed topic. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Ema...2024-08-1331 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 37: Is Substance Abuse a Mental Illness? - Ask Me A Question!Today, I'm taking your questions at WowGod.com. We'll talk about Alcohol use and other substances, and their relation to mental health. Also, what resources are available in these scenarios? https://linktr.ee/mentalhealthpodcast 2024-08-0505 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 36: Stacey's Experience with Church HurtWhat is the cost of pleasing others? As Christians, shouldn't that be our goal? But what happens when pleasing others is at the expense of ourselves? Stacey's story answers these questions with grace on today's episode of Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork. https://linktr.ee/mentalhealthpodcast 2024-07-1539 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork"Passion" - Mental Health Awareness Month 10/10How do you take care of yourself? William Glasser posited that we have a never-ending quest to satisfy our basic needs. It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, so let’s explore this topic together.2024-05-2911 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork"Presence" - Mental Health Awareness Month 9/10I’m Dr. Melissa Mork. Do you dwell on the past? Obsess about the future? Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is a positive psychologist who developed a theory called ‘flow’, a state of immersive present-ness. Have you experienced that before? It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, so let’s explore this topic together.2024-05-2607 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork"Post-Traumatic Growth" - Mental Health Awareness Month 8/10Post-Traumatic Trauma can become Post-Traumatic Growth. We don’t want to discount our past hurts, but we do want to grow from them. It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, so let’s explore this topic together.2024-05-2323 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork"Potential" - Mental Health Awareness Month 7/10You can’t control everything, even if you (or I) would like to sometimes. It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, so let’s explore that topic together.2024-05-2013 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork"Plan" - Mental Health Awareness Month 6/10Goals are extremely important. Viktor Frankl wrote, “What man actually needs is not a tensionless state but rather the striving and struggling for some goal worthy of him.” It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, so let’s explore this topic together.2024-05-1720 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork"Perfectionism" - Mental Health Awareness Month 5/10Is perfectionism weighing you down? Sometimes, perfectionism is a list of “demands” that we place on ourselves. It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, so let’s explore this topic together.2024-05-1413 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork"Perspective" - Mental Health Awareness Month 4/10Why do you talk to yourself the way that you do? Sometimes, we predicate our internal dialogue with half-truths or outdated information. It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, so let’s explore this topic together.2024-05-1106 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork"Purpose" - Mental Health Awareness Month 3/10What gives your life purpose? What are you drawn to? Victor Frankl famously said, “To be sure, man’s search for meaning... is an indispensable prerequisite of mental health.” It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, so let’s explore this topic together.2024-05-0813 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork"People" - Mental Health Awareness Month 2/10Who do you have in your corner? Time, and time again, studies have shown the importance of interpersonal relationships. It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, so let’s explore this topic together.2024-05-0513 minBetween Us MomsBetween Us MomsSleep Divorces, A Pacey Whitter Moment and is Anne Hathaway TOO Hot?In today's new episode of 'Between Us Moms,' Katie reveals that Kaia's sleep regression is over -- and her and her husband have some new guilty pleasures. Hallie reveals what her latest flight nightmare while pregnant entailed -- and it's not fun. The pair react to reviews of 'The Idea of You' saying Anne Hathaway is too hot... and they having some funny thoughts on the topic. They also react to a recent Melissa Joan Hart comment saying she's experiencing her baby 'lasts' and it puts things in real motherhood perspective. The pair also talks about the 'sleep...2024-05-0331 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork"Plot" - Mental Health Awareness Month 1/10Hello! I’m Dr. Melissa Mork. Are you the villain of your own story? That doesn’t have to be the case; there are countless ways to define our past and understand the decisions we’ve made. It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, so let’s explore that topic together.2024-05-0107 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 35: Cindy's Story of Harm OCDWhen you think about obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD, you often think about behaviors like checking behaviors or compulsive hand washing associated with obsessions of I'm going to get sick or somebody's going to break in, or I need to keep things in order. But do you ever think about thoughts of I'm going to harm my child? On this episode with Cindy, we learn about harm, OCD and the best ways to seek treatment. Podcast information:  Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu      Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork      Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork      2024-04-2933 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 34: Jenna and Music Therapy If you are like me, you have personally found music therapeutic in your own life: it calms you when you are stressed, spiritually encourages you, and energizes you when you need to clean the house. But did you know it is an actual therapy used to manage trauma and other issues in the field of mental health? In this episode, Jenna shares her experience as a music therapist and how it was applied to unattended teens at the southern border.   Podcast information:  Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu      Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mor...2024-04-0136 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health Moment: How Do I Find Help?In recent episodes, we've talked about helping our loved ones through their Mental Health experiences. Today, let's discuss how you can find help when it feels like none is available for you. Psychology Today: Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness + Find a Therapist Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu      Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork      Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork      Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod            This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, please refer to the following resources.     ...2024-03-1807 minBetween Us MomsBetween Us MomsMelissa Ordway Gaston on Adoption, Raising BFF Daughters and Taylor Swift's Love Story VideoMelissa Ordway Gaston joins Katie Krause Mork and Hallie Stephens Drake for a new episode of 'Between Us Moms' where she shares her emotional motherhood story -- and the moment she felt called to explore adoption. She opens up about raising daughters Olivia and Sophie -- and how she facilitates their close bond. The star also reveals some fun facts about shooting 'Young and the Restless' and if her daughters might want to act in the future. Melissa also reveals how her two little ones feel about her husband (and their dad!), Justin Gaston, starring in Taylor Swift's 'Love...2024-03-1527 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 33: Shannan’s Story: Bumped His Head and Went to BedShannan Stanke talks about her husband’s Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy(CTE) that led to death by his own hand (warning: content about suicide might not be suitable for all listeners).   Links to Resources: Concussion Legacy Foundation https://concussionfoundation.org/ National Association of State Head Injury Administrators https://www.nashia.org/ Bumped His Head and Went to Bed: A very short story about Greg the Great. https://www.bumpedhishead.com/   Podcast information: Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu     Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork     Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-wi...2024-03-0447 minThe Bill Arnold ShowThe Bill Arnold ShowThe importance of talking about mental health – Melissa Mork | Spending time alone with the Lord – Carmen LaBergeThere is a narrative in our world that we shouldn't talk about mental health but rather keep it hidden. Dr. Melissa Mork joins the show to share helpful tips from her new book "Mental Health Matters". Later Carmen LaBerge, host of Mornings with Carmen joins to discuss the necessity of having time alone with Christ, what it looks like, and how we can always continue growing in our faith. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here2024-02-2151 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health Moment: What Causes Mental Illness?One of the most common questions asked is, “What causes Mental Illness?” In this episode, Dr. Mork discusses the question.   Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu      Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork      Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork      Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod            This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, please refer to the following resources.      Suicide Hotline: dial 988  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat   National Alliance on Mental I...2024-02-1905 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 32: Sam’s Story of Hallucinations and Delusions “Schizoaffective Disorder is awful,” and “I have hope, as well.”  In this episode, we have a mother and son conversation about schizophrenic spectrum disorders, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.   Podcast information:  Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu      Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork      Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork      X (Twitter): @MelissaMorkPod            This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, please refer to the following resources.        Suicide Hotline: dial 988  Crisis Text Line: Within th...2024-02-0534 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health Moment: How Do I Help My Loved One? One of the most common questions asked is, “How can I help my loved one who is suffering from a mental illness?” In this episode, Dr. Mork talks about the best ways to be present, to be loving, and how to find help.   Links are also included below.     Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu      Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork      Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork      Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod            This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a ment...2024-01-2207 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 31: Men’s Mental Health with Brian Murray“Mental illness is real, mental illness is common, and mental illness is treatable.”  Brian Murray uses his story of depression to reduce the stigma and advocate for mental health awareness. Please watch and share Brian’s TEDx Talk. The link is below.  Brian’s TEDx: Addressing Mental Health in the C-Suite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Kma5Ha3Na82024-01-0822 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health Moment: Love and Marriage Are you married to a saint? No? Neither is your spouse. On this episode, Dr. Mork discusses some research by the Gottmans that can distinguish the masters from the disasters.    Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu      Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork      Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork      Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod            This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, please refer to the following resources.      Suicide Hotline: dial 988  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255  https...2023-12-2516 minA Widow\'s HeartA Widow's HeartEp 31: Dr. Melissa Mork: Bounce: From Surviving to Thriving Through Loss Dr. Mork (EP 7) returns and looks to the New Year with tools to cope with a new landscape without your spouse.2023-12-1933 minFaith Works Live with Rebekah HaynieFaith Works Live with Rebekah HaynieIt's OK to Laugh at a Funeral: Grief, Humor, and Mental Health - Dr. Melissa MorkGrief is hard work: how do we cope when life is turned upside down? Professor, author, and mental health expert, Dr. Melissa Mork (whose story includes being orphaned in college, homeless in Los Angeles as a young adult, and widowed with two children to raise alone) shares her expertise on grief, building resilience, and the God-given gift of humor to help us not only survive, but thrive in tough times. More about Melissa: https://www.melissamork.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faith-works-live-with-rebekah-haynie--5411714/support.2023-12-1452 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health Moment: Mental Health and the Holidays Did you know the holidays can exacerbate symptoms of mental illness? There is a definite correlation between the two. On this episode, Dr. Mork talks about ways to buffer against the stresses of the season.   Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu      Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork      Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork      Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod            This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, please refer to the following resources.      Suicide Hotline: dial 988  National Suicide Preve...2023-12-1106 minWow God StoriesWow God Stories9. Calling Stories today are from Dr. Melissa Mork, filmmaker Greg Winter, and Dareth Ly, who oversees all of the Cambodian Hope Centers with One Child.  As you listen to today's Wow God Stories, Ann Sorenson and Lisa Williams hope you will consider your own Wow God story and what it takes to follow God's calling, even when it's scary.  2023-09-2025 minPower Word: DumbPower Word: DumbMork Borg: Session 1!Welcome back to GAMEPLAY on the Power Word: Dumb podcast! This week, Ryan, James, and Melissa find out what happens when you cross Toy Story and Cormac McCarthy as they delve into the depths of Grim Dark! What horrors will our intrepid heroes encounter? Who can they trust along the way? What is James' characters name? Find out at least 2 of these answers on this weeks exhilarating episode of the Power Word: Dumb podcast! Follow us on Social Media! Website - www.PowerWordDumb.com Show Instagram - @PowerWordDumbPod Ry...2023-09-061h 34Power Word: DumbPower Word: DumbMörk Borg: Session Zero!Welcome to season 2 of the Power Word: Dumb podcast! This season, we're playing a new game; MÖRK BORG! In this episode, our Game Master Ryan walks James and Melissa through creating their characters and introduces them to the world in which they will live, (and die?) for this arc. Follow us on Social Media! Website - www.PowerWordDumb.com Show Instagram - @PowerWordDumbPod Ryan's Instagram - @Choppa_MiniArt Email - PowerWordDumbPod@gmail.com Check out Ryans Etsy shop for some amazing minis for your...2023-08-301h 01Behind Our Smiles Marriage PodcastBehind Our Smiles Marriage PodcastEpisode 94: Whatcha Listening To?Happy Summer! Instead of bringing you a new episode of our podcast, we want to share with you some of the podcasts we’re listening to! If you’re looking for other podcasts to binge on, these are a great start!  The Unfolding with Meridith Foster (guest: Joe Buchanan) The Unfolding with Meridith Foster (guest: Joe and Tara Buchanan)  The Unfolding with Meridith Foster (guest: Scott Spiezio) Manly with Andy (guest: Kenny Luck) Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork  (guest: Tia) I Love that Song! with Keith Stevens...2023-07-1114 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 30: Sorina’s Story of Cross-Cultural Adoption and Foster CareAdoption is hard, but it is particularly challenging for children to do after infancy. Join me as I chat with Sorina, who had personal experience as a child, is now parenting two through foster care and adoption, and works as a clinician in this field. Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu        Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork        Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork       LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork        Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod              This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, please refer to the following resources.        Suic...2023-07-0334 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 29: Tia’s story of resilience What is the single most important factor in child resilience? Join me in this story of Tia and her remarkable journey. Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu       Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork       Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork       LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork       Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod              This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, please refer to the following resources.       Suicide Hotline: dial 988   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat    National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264   https://www.nami.org/Home ...2023-06-1932 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 28: Adam’s Multiple DiagnosesToday’s guest is Adam, who has experienced a series of mental illnesses. He will share his trajectory from childhood until now.     Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu       Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork       Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork       LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork       Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod              This podcast is n2023-06-0544 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health Awareness Month Replay: Alyssa's story of Disordered EatingThis week of Mental Health Awareness Month, we highlight those struggling with eating disorders. “My body was just trying to survive the restriction… and survive that torture that I had put it through for so many years.”    Today’s guest is Alyssa, who struggled for years with an eating disorder. In this episode, Alyssa talks about her symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa, ways she coped, her hospitalizations, ebbs and flows of the disease, and finally, an epiphany that changed the trajectory of her struggle.       Host: Dr. Melissa Mork          Producer: Keegan Goldfarb        ...2023-05-2945 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health Awareness Month Replay: Jackie’s story of OCDThis week of Mental Health Awareness Month, we highlight those struggling with OCD. “I knew something was wrong at age 7. I did not actively seek help until after college. So it took about 15 years, from onset to even getting a diagnosis, and another five years to get appropriate treatment.” Today’s guest is Jackie and she has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. In this episode, Jackie will talk about her symptoms, her diagnosis, the complexity of her illness, and the treatment that eventually worked for her.  Host: Dr. Melissa Mork  Producer: Keegan Goldfarb Email: m...2023-05-2250 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 27: Abby's Work with Trauma Today’s guest is Abby, who works with patients who experience a variety of issues, but today she talks about various methods for treating trauma.        Host: Dr. Melissa Mork       Producer: Keegan Goldfarb      Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu     Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork     Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork     Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod          This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, please refer to the following resources.     Suicide Lifeline...2023-05-1535 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health Awareness Month Replay: Randy's story of anxiety and panic This week of Mental Health Awareness Month, we highlight those struggling with anxiety. “Usually, your brain is your ally... but your brain is not your ally when you have anxious thoughts.”       Today’s guest is Randy, who has been diagnosed with Anxiety and Panic Disorders. Randy talks about cumulative losses that triggered his first episode. He will explore the symptoms, ways he coped, and the treatments that work for him.   As a theologian and scholar, he will also discuss how Scripture has helped him.     Host: Dr. Melissa Mork       Producer: Keegan Goldfarb        Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp...2023-05-0835 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 26: Hali's Contributions and Soothing Anxiety Today’s guest is Hali, who works with adults suffering from anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and other concerns. She talks us through a few techniques to help soothe anxiety when it feels overwhelming.   Host: Dr. Melissa Mork   Producer: Michael Chermak  Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu   Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork   Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork   Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod      Host: Dr. Melissa Mork         Producer: Mark Seignious (rhymes with “genius”)       Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu      F...2023-05-0154 minThanks!  It Has PocketsThanks! It Has Pockets4: Sitting with it: Dr. Melissa MorkFor the last month we’ve been working to understand the power of story to connect people, and why we feel so impacted by certain stories. Today we invite in Dr. Melissa Mork. Dr. Mork is a therapist, the head of psychology at University of Northwestern, and a stand up comedian. She shares her perspective and expertise to help us grow toward more meaningful relationships through the power of storytelling.2023-04-2514 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 25: Mark's Insights on Trauma and More Today’s guest is Mark, who works with clients suffering from attachment, trauma, and other concerns. He walks us through some fundamental concepts to understand where our distress comes from. Hang on; there is a LOT of good content here!     Host: Dr. Melissa Mork         Producer: Michael Chermak     Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu      Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork      Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork      Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod            This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness...2023-04-1731 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 24: Steve’s Story of Men and the Pain of Infertility Today’s guest is Steven and his wife’s and his struggle with male infertility. He explains the difficulties and challenges to one’s mental health and sense of identity when faced with infertility. He is the host of the podcast, “MILES: Men, Infertility, and Life Experiences with Steven Miller” wherever you find your podcasts. Host: Dr. Melissa Mork         Producer: Michael Chermak       Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu      Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork      Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork      Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod            This podcast...2023-04-0342 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 23: Meghan’s story of depression, anxiety, PTSD, & ADHD    Today’s guest is Meghan, who struggles with comorbidity of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD. In this episode, she will talk about her symptoms, her diagnosis, the complexity of her illnesses, and the treatments that have helped her thrive.  Host: Dr. Melissa Mork        Producer: Mark Seignious (rhymes with “genius”)      Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu       Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork       Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork       LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork       Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod              This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, please refer to the following resources...2023-03-2039 minEnding Hopelessness PodcastEnding Hopelessness PodcastGrief and Youth Work with Dr. Melissa MorkJoin us as we talk to Dr. Melissa Mork about grief and how we can approach grief in a healthy way for ourselves and for the teens we serve. Dr. Melissa Mork, Professor of Clinical is Professor of Clinical Psychology for the Department of Psychology, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement at the University of Northwestern, St. Paul. She is a Certified Humor Professional, Grief Coach, author of the book, “Navigating Grief with Humor,” and host of the podcast, “Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork.”Her hobbies include SCUBA diving, throwing ugly pottery, and laughing at her own j...2023-03-1741 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 22: Terri’s story of Anorexia  Today’s guest is Terri and as an adult, she continues to struggle with Anorexia Nervosa Disorder. In this episode, Terri will talk about her trauma, her symptoms, the complexity of her illness, and how she is functioning now.      Host: Dr. Melissa Mork      Producer: Mark Seignious (rhymes with “genius”)      Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu       Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork       Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork       LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork       Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod       This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, please refer to the following resources. ...2023-03-0652 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 21: Eryn's story of ADHD and Anxiety This is Eryn. She has experienced ADHD and Anxiety. In this episode, she will talk about her symptoms, her diagnosis, the complexity of her illness, and the treatment that eventually worked for her.    Host: Dr. Melissa Mork     Producer: Keegan Goldfarb     Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu      Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork      Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork      Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod      This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, please refer to the following resources.      Suicide Lifelin...2023-02-1338 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 20: Hailey's story of Depression and Post Partum Depression My guest today is Hayley. She will be talking about her history with Depression and Postpartum Depression. In this episode, she will talk about her symptoms, her diagnosis, the complexity of her illness, and the treatment that eventually worked for her.     Host: Dr. Melissa Mork     Producer: Keegan Goldfarb     Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu      Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork      Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork      Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod      This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, please refer to the fo...2023-01-2335 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 19: Elle's story of Eating and Anxiety Disorders Today’s guest is Elle and she has experienced symptoms of an eating disorder, anxiety, and OCD. In this episode, she will talk about her symptoms, her diagnosis, the complexity of her illness, and the best evidence-based practices for the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa. Links are below in the show notes.    Host: Dr. Melissa Mork     Producer: Keegan Goldfarb       Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu      Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork      Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork      Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod            This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know...2023-01-0954 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 18: Nicole's story of Separation Anxiety and GAD Today’s guest is Nicole, who suffered from Separation Anxiety as a child and Generalized Anxiety as an adult.  In this episode, she will talk about her symptoms, her diagnosis, the complexity of her illness, and the treatment that eventually worked for her.    Host: Dr. Melissa Mork     Producer: Keegan Goldfarb     Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu      Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork      Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork      Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod           This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, please refer to the f...2022-12-1943 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 17: Carolyn's story of Post Partum Anxiety Today’s guest is Carolyn, who will share her experience with Post Partum Anxiety. In this episode, she will talk about her symptoms, her diagnosis, the complexity of her illness, and the treatment that eventually worked for her.     Host: Dr. Melissa Mork     Producer: Keegan Goldfarb     Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu      Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork      Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork      Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod            This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, please refer to the following resource...2022-12-0528 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 16: Rachel's story of Borderline Personality Disorder “Sometimes I just wish that God would make me better because I have this immense love for people but then sometimes I push them away….”   Today’s guest is Rachel and she has experiences symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder. In this episode, she will talk about her symptoms, her diagnosis, the complexity of her illness, and the treatment that eventually worked for her.       Host: Dr. Melissa Mork     Producer: Keegan Goldfarb     Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu      Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork      Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melis...2022-10-1733 minNo Seriously, How Do I Do This?No Seriously, How Do I Do This?The Struggle: Summer Shepherd and friendsToo often we hear from people speaking about troubles they've faced in the past tense. It's easy to feel isolated and like we're on the wrong side of the finish line. "I can't wait to be able to talk about this- when it's all done." Summer shares some of the storms she has been weathering lately, and invites a few friends along to share their insights, expertise, experiences, and hope. Featuring: Dr. Melissa Mork, Drew Ghelfi, Megan Brown, and Lydia Laird, along with Lydia's song, "I'll Be Ok." Things get real, and real encouraging, on this week's episode.2022-10-141h 17No Seriously, How Do I Do This?No Seriously, How Do I Do This?RECAST: Recognizing and Addressing Depression in Kids: Dr. Melissa MorkThe belief that youth is a time of unadulterated innocence and hopefulness is fondly held, but sorely misplaced. The recent suicide of 10-year old Kodie Dutcher reminds us that children are not immune to social pressures or mental illness. In this week's episode Dr. Melissa Mork seeks to equip us with the knowledge and tools we need to not only recognize the problem, but intervene before the problem grows. You will leave assured that there is help, and there is hope.2022-09-3037 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 15: Jason's story of anxiety and discovery My guest on this episode is Jason Stonehouse, a previous guest but with follow-up content. Jason experienced symptoms of anxiety when he was young, but as his ministry grew, so did his anxiety. Join us to hear what he learned through this process and how he offers help to others..     Host: Dr. Melissa Mork     Producer: Keegan Goldfarb      Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu      Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork   Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork   Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod  2022-09-2650 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 14: Kelsey's story of OCD “I washed my hands until they bled…. It was a continuous thing. It was painful but I could not stop.”   Today’s guest is Kelsey and she has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. In this episode, she will talk about her symptoms, her diagnosis, the complexity of her illness, and the treatment that eventually worked for her.    Host: Dr. Melissa Mork     Producer: Keegan Goldfarb     Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu      Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork      Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork      Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod            This...2022-09-0535 minNo Seriously, How Do I Do This?No Seriously, How Do I Do This?BONUS: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkIf you have listened to No Seriously for any amount of time, you're likely familiar with our recurring guest Dr. Melissa Mork. She's brilliant, hilarious, and loves Jesus. Well, Dr. Mork has a podcast and we are taking this week to introduce you to it. "Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork" seeks to destigmatize mental health and to offer the hope of Christ in the midst of it. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.2022-08-0549 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 13:    Tabitha’s story of Postpartum Depression with Rage “To be honest, I wasn’t in charge anymore… The feelings were SO extreme, I was no longer in control.”    Today’s guest is Tabitha, who experienced Postpartum Depression with Rage. Tabitha will transparently talk about her symptoms, her diagnosis, the seriousness of her illness, and the treatment that eventually worked for her.  Dr. Mork also tells us when to know it’s time to get help.      Host: Dr. Melissa Mork         Producer: Keegan Goldfarb          Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu     Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork     Instagram: @mentalheal...2022-08-0136 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 12: Jenna's story of Anorexia Nervosa “Why was it my friends who died? Why was I the one who was depressed? Why didn’t my suicide attempt work? At times it felt…I felt pretty abandoned. Where could God possibly be in all of this mess?”    Today’s guest is Jenna, who struggled for years with Anorexia Nervosa. In this episode, Jenna will talk about her symptoms, ways she coped, her hospitalizations, ebbs and flows of the disease, and finally, where she is today in her struggle.       Host: Dr. Melissa Mork         Producer: Keegan Goldfarb         ...2022-07-1139 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 11: Emily's story of depersonalization/derealization, and depression What if nothing around you felt real? What if it felt like everything - mentally, emotionally, even physically - didn’t actually exist? Today’s guest is Emily, who tells her story of depersonalization/derealization, depressions and grief.       Host: Dr. Melissa Mork         Producer: Keegan Goldfarb  and Jason Rackow       Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu     Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork     Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork     Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod          This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental i...2022-06-2757 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 10: Lisa's story of depression, anxiety, and ADHD “My heart is racing. I can move in a chair but I can’t get up. Racing thoughts of all the possible ‘what if’s’. The usual crying. Not being able to breathe….”    Today’s guest is Lisa, who struggled for years with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Lisa talks about her symptoms, the ways she coped, treatments she explored, and the challenges of the these comorbidities.       Host: Dr. Melissa Mork         Producer: Keegan Goldfarb          Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu     Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork     Instagram: @mentalhealthwithd...2022-06-1341 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 9: Alyssa's story of Disordered Eating “My body was just trying to survive the restriction… and survive that torture that I had put it through for so many years.”    Today’s guest is Alyssa, who struggled for years with an eating disorder. In this episode, Alyssa talks about her symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa, ways she coped, her hospitalizations, ebbs and flows of the disease, and finally, an epiphany that changed the trajectory of her struggle.       Host: Dr. Melissa Mork         Producer: Keegan Goldfarb          Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu     Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mo...2022-06-0645 minNo Seriously, How Do I Do This?No Seriously, How Do I Do This?Sitting in the Pain of World Events: Dr. Melissa MorkThe world is grieving today. We have been grieving since we first heard about the horrific shooting at Robb Elementary School yesterday. Dr. Mork returns to the podcast to sit with us in the pain and help us process. We do not seek to offer platitudes or to tie things up with a bow. We seek to offer you tools you can employ in talking with your children and sitting with your own hurt, as we all ask, "No seriously, how do I do this?"2022-05-2627 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 8: Randy's story of anxiety and panic “Usually, your brain is your ally... but your brain is not your ally when you have anxious thoughts.”       Today’s guest is Randy, who is diagnosed with Anxiety and Panic Disorders. In this episode, Randy talks about cumulative losses that triggered his first episode. He will explore the symptoms, ways he coped, and the treatments that work for him.   As a theologian and scholar, he will also talk about how scriptures have helped him.     Host: Dr. Melissa Mork       Producer: Keegan Goldfarb        Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu    Facebook: Mental H...2022-05-2335 minThe UnfoldingThe UnfoldingPage 127: Melissa MorkMelissa Mork was a college student when her mother tragically passed away. At the time Melissa’s father made a request. He asked her to study grief because it seemed few people really understood what it was like to walk through devastating loss. That charge turned out to be providential. As a professor of psychology at the University of Northwestern St. Paul, Dr. Mork is a resource to thousands dealing with grief. Her insight and wisdom came not only from academic study, but from walking the hard road of loss over and over again. Dr. Mork is the author of Na...2022-05-2033 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 7: Colleen's story of Post-Partum Depression “I was so struck by the way that, when I stopped numbing, and started feeling…I saw God come and find me.”     Today’s guest is Colleen, who is diagnosed with Post-Partum Depression. In this episode, Colleen talks about the difficulties of her illness, the challenges she faced from moving across country shortly after giving birth, and the treatment that finally helped her.     Host: Dr. Melissa Mork     Producer: Keegan Goldfarb      Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu   Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork   Instagram: @mentalhealt...2022-05-1646 minA Widow\'s HeartA Widow's HeartEpisode 7: Dr. Melissa MorkDr. Melissa Mork on “Navigating Grief Through Humor”, specifically for widows. Also, her own widow/grief story.2022-05-0939 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 6: Keely's story of ADHD “This surprises people nowadays but I was a very poorly behaved kid. I was on a behavior chart pretty much all through elementary school.”   Today’s guest is Keely, who is diagnosed with ADHD. But when asked what strengths come from having ADHD, she is very quick to identify her own personal superpowers! In this episode, Keely will talk about her early-onset, her diagnosis, the complexities of ADHD, and her current success as an adult with ADHD.   Host: Dr. Melissa Mork   Producer: Keegan Goldfarb   Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu   Facebook: Mental Health with Dr...2022-05-0935 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 5: Lindsay’s story of Panic My guest on this episode is Lindsay. She experienced symptoms of Anxiety as a child, but developed a severe panic disorder during Covid that became terrifying and emotionally paralyzing. Please note: the contents of this episode may be triggering for some. Listeners be advised.        Producer: Keegan Goldfarb    Host: Dr. Melissa Mork       Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu     Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork    Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork    Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod      This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you kno...2022-05-0245 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 4: Nina's Story of Depression My guest on this episode is Nina. Following the death of her young adult daughter, combined with the trauma of the onset of a global pandemic, and juggling multiple other stressors, Nina fell into a depression that shook her to her core.        Producer: Keegan Goldfarb    Host: Dr. Melissa Mork        Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthwithDr.MelissaMork  Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork    Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod        This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling...2022-04-2539 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp 3: Colleen and Her Story of PTSD My guest on this episode is Colleen. She experienced symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in adulthood after experiencing an assault. Please note: the contents of this episode may be triggering for some. Listeners be advised.      Producer: Keegan Goldfarb   Host: Dr. Melissa Mork    Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu    Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork   Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork   Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod     This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a men...2022-04-1849 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp. 2: Jason's story of anxiety My guest on this episode is Jason. He experienced symptoms of anxiety when he was young, but as his ministry grew, so did his anxiety. Join us to learn how he coped, dealt with the consequences of his anxiety, and found a new vocation born from this experience.    Producer: Keegan Goldfarb   Host: Dr. Melissa Mork   Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu   Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork   Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork   Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod      This podcast is not intended as...2022-04-1143 minMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkMental Health with Dr. Melissa MorkEp. 1: Jackie’s story of OCD“I knew something was wrong at age 7. I did not actively seek help until after college. So it took about 15 years, from onset to even getting a diagnosis, and another five years to get appropriate treatment.” Today’s guest is Jackie and she has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. In this episode, Jackie will talk about her symptoms, her diagnosis, the complexity of her illness, and the treatment that eventually worked for her.  Host: Dr. Melissa Mork  Producer: Keegan Goldfarb Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork In...2022-03-3150 minNo Seriously, How Do I Do This?No Seriously, How Do I Do This?RECAST: Embracing Play in Adulthood: Dr. Melissa MorkWhen is the last time you let yourself freely play? No agenda, no to-do list, just joyful recreation. There is something in us that whispers that play is for children; that playfulness is a sign of immaturity. Dr. Melissa Mork joins us to debunk that lie and to remind us that play is not only valid but valuable for people of ALL ages. While your play style might look different from those around you, finding time to let loose is vital. Join us to find the permission you’ve been longing for, to be free and embrace fun.2022-01-0732 minUNW ChapelUNW ChapelDr. Melissa MorkFall 2021   In this Chapel Dr. Melissa Mork speaks on how to help friends and those around us with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, autism, or OCD. She goes through the steps and different ways to be present, helpful, and encouraging to them.    Galatians 6:2 Mark 12:28   2021-09-1326 minEmotional Duct TapeEmotional Duct TapeDr. Melissa MorkToday, we are joined by Dr. Melissa Mork. She shares how her experiences with loss and a conversation with her father led her to work in grief support. We talk about how to respond to someone dealing with loss, the common misconception of "getting over" your grief, and so much more. Follow Dr. Melissa Mork at: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.melissa.mork? Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDY95vmtLdB66llaAl76AHw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.melissa.mork/ https://www.melissamork.com/   Follow E...2021-07-0946 minTendrils of GriefTendrils of GriefIt Feels Like My Life Is OverDr. Melissa Mork is a Professor and Chair of The Department of Psychology Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement at the University of Northwestern St. Paul. Dr. Melissa lost both of her parents within a short span of each other when she was still in college, and this led her to dedicate her career to learning about and understanding grief. Her career has since evolved and she shares why it’s critical for you to also embrace humor and the ‘gritty’ sides of grief in this week’s episode.   Key Takeaways: Dr. Melissa shares her grief sto...2021-05-1739 minNo Seriously, How Do I Do This?No Seriously, How Do I Do This?Embracing Play in Adulthood: Dr. Melissa MorkWhen is the last time you let yourself freely play? No agenda, no to-do list, just joyful recreation. There is something in us that whispers that play is for children; that playfulness is a sign of immaturity. Dr. Melissa Mork joins us to debunk that lie and to remind us that play is not only valid but valuable for people of ALL ages. While your play style might look different from those around you, finding time to let loose is vital. Join us to find the permission you’ve been longing for, to be free and embrace fun.2021-04-0830 minThe Goal Next Door PodcastThe Goal Next Door PodcastNavigate Grief with HumorDr. Melissa Mork is Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement at the University of Northwestern, St. Paul. She teaches courses in General Psychology, Psychopathology, Counseling, Ethics, and Controlling Adolescent Behavior UsingPsychological Manipulation. She is the author of the book, “Navigating Grief with Humor” She is a Certified Humor Professional and a Grief Coach.   Show Notes:  [00:01:50] Where the idea of using humor to cope with grief came from. [00:05:40] How humor can be used as a way to heal. [00:08:30] Some examples of how to use humor in your...2021-02-0856 minSideShow With Mel & ShanaSideShow With Mel & ShanaRed Shirts & Lesbian KissesIf you like what you hear and have stories to tell us or just want to make a suggestion for our next episode, email us at: SideshowThePodcast@gmail.com Visit our Facebook page at: Hey there! Are you obsessed with a TV show that you just can’t get enough of? Do you ever wonder where your obsession for TV comes from? Mel and Shana talk about where their TV obsessions come from in this episode. Starting at a very young age, these two have been watching the old boob tube since exiting the womb. What’s YOUR favorite show from...2021-02-0546 minForefront with Adam and Christina HannanForefront with Adam and Christina Hannan30. 3 Things on Marriage from Dr. Melissa MorkAdam and Christina interview Dr. Melissa Mork about her "3 Things for Marriage" from the unique perspective of someone who has lost a spouse. Dr. Melissa Mork is both Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Law Enforcement at the University of Northwestern - St. Paul. She is also the author of Navigating Grief with Humor.2020-12-2311 minNo Seriously, How Do I Do This?No Seriously, How Do I Do This?Parenting with Humor: Dr. Melissa MorkAs a professor, therapist, stand-up comedian, and mom, Melissa Mork has intentionally implemented humor in every aspect of her life. Beyond being fun-loving, she understands the therapeutic value that humor offers us, and seeks to help us implement it as a primary tool in our parenting efforts. And don't worry if you don't think you're funny, turns out you don't have to be!2020-12-0430 minNo Seriously, How Do I Do This?No Seriously, How Do I Do This?Recognizing and Addressing Depression in Kids: Dr. Melissa MorkThe belief that youth is a time of unadulterated innocence and hopefulness is fondly held, but sorely misplaced. The recent suicide of 10-year old Kodie Dutcher reminds us that children are not immune to social pressures or mental illness. In this week's episode Dr. Melissa Mork seeks to equip us with the knowledge and tools we need to not only recognize the problem, but intervene before the problem grows. You will leave assured that there is help, and there is hope.2020-09-2537 minAll About LifeAll About LifeDr. Melissa Mork on GriefA conversation with Dr. Melissa Mork of the University of Northwestern on Grief. 2020-06-2914 minGeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine PodcastGeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine PodcastSurgical Palliative Care: A Podcast with Red HoffmanThe cross-over episode is an American tradition that is near and dear to my heart. My childhood is filled with special moments that brought some of my very favorite characters together. Alf crossed over with Gilligan's Island. The Fresh Prince of Bel Air crossed over with The Jeffersons. Mork and Mindy crossed with Happy Days and Laverne and Shirley at the same time. To honor this wonderful tradition, GeriPal is crossing over with the Surgical Palliative Care Podcast for this weeks podcast! The Surgical Palliative Care Podcast is hosted by Dr. Melissa "Red" Hoffman. Red is both an acute care...2020-05-0840 minOn the RoadOn the RoadOn the Road with Dr. Melissa Baartman MorkAcknowledging our fears, finding humor in a dark time, and remembering our great hope with University of Northwestern, Saint Paul's Dr. Melissa Baartman Mork.2020-03-2700 minOn the RoadOn the RoadOn the Road with Dr. Melissa Baartman MorkHow does faith shape the way we live in our culture, communities, and the public square? It's the question we tackle each week On The Road, and – along the way – discover stories of courage, inspiration and hope!2020-03-2726 minMornings with CarmenMornings with CarmenEmotional resilience in the face of COVID-19 | Best ways to stay virtually connected while self-isolatingDr. Melissa Mork, chair of psychology at the University of Northwestern - St. Paul talks about the toll social distancing can have and how to build emotional resilience into you and your family.  Chris Martin of LifeWay Social discusses ways to use platforms like Facebook and Zoom to stay connected.2020-03-2700 minLaughBoxLaughBoxEpisode 74: Viral Humor: Combatting Coronavirus With Humor"He who laughs, lasts." –Mary Pettibone Poole Yes, my friends, we are living in interesting times.  What does the future look like?  None of us know and that can be very disconcerting.  One thing we know will remain is our ability to laugh. Although life right now is anxious and uncertain, one of the interesting byproducts is how humor is helping people cope.  We, at AATH, have always known that humor is the great emotional equalizer and so we've brought together some of our best and brightest to discuss not only the how of humor but al...2020-03-2045 min