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RenFarePersonality Tests & The Divine Feminine - Episode 11From BuzzFeed quizzes to ancient goddesses — this episode dives into why we’re obsessed with discovering ‘who we really are.’ We break down today’s most popular personality tests before exploring a belief in feminine deities who may hae shaped humanity’s earliest ideas of identity, power, and purpose.Social Media:IG - @renfarepodSources:Jung, C.G. Psychological Types (1921)Briggs Myers, I. & Myers, P.B. Gifts Differing (1980)Costa, P.T. & McCrae, R.R. (1992). Revised NEO Personality InventoryCherry...
2025-11-2155 min
About IBDWhat You Need to Know About IBD and Gastroparesis Featuring Samantha Sauer, BCPA of G-PACTSamantha Sauer, BCPA, president of Gastroparesis Patient Association for Cures and Treatments (G-PACT), uncovers the challenges of living with gastroparesis and how it can overlap with IBD or other conditions. Sam shares her personal journey with gastroparesis and gives insights on symptoms, diagnosis, misconceptions, and the daily impact on patients' lives. Topics include the difficulties in getting the right diagnosis, the emotional toll of dietary restriction, and the importance of support communities. Sam also highlights resources offered by G-PACT, including support groups and educational outreach, while encouraging self-advocacy and perseverance for those seeking answers or support for their condition.
2025-11-0440 min
Piqued PodcastColor History and Meanings, Part 2 - The Cool ColorsDo you want to know the wild (and slimy) origin of purple dye? Or why the Egyptians wore green pigment around their eyes? Or how blue was one of the first synthetic colors to be produced by scientists? Join Trini and Monica as they dive into the cool spectrum and learn about the history and psychology of the second half of the rainbow spectrum. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Bluesky! And don't forget to leave a rating and review!Sources:Black. (2025, October 5). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black
2025-10-201h 05
Alzheimer's ThriverEpisode 9: Communicating Without ArguingWhen words don’t come out right — or aren’t received the way you hoped — it’s easy for conversations to spiral into arguments. And when Alzheimer’s is in the mix, it’s even harder. In this honest and often humorous episode, Janna and Larry explore why communication can break down so quickly, even with the best intentions. They share real-life examples of misunderstandings, emotional triggers, and missed signals — and offer simple ways couples and care partners can speak (and listen) with more grace. You’ll discover: What to say when your partner is struggling emotion...
2025-07-1417 min
Mindful Spot10 Best VeryWell Mind Articles on Meditation10 Best VeryWell Mind Articles on Meditation https://mindfulspot.com/verywell-mind-articles-on-meditation/Download our FREE MEDITATION GUIDE for stress relief by visiting https://MindfulSpot.com/subscribe/
2024-12-2908 min
Mindful Spot10 Best Verywell Mind Articles on Mindfulness10 Best Verywell Mind Articles on Mindfulness (2023 Top Picks) https://mindfulspot.com/verywell-mind-articles-on-mindfulness/Download our FREE MEDITATION GUIDE for stress relief by visiting https://MindfulSpot.com/subscribe/
2024-12-2906 min
BANHERON 🏳️🌈 PODCAST#T3EP29- Acabou a bateria social? Com Bárbara dos Anjos e Nicole VerywellE como anda a sua bateria social ? A nossa tá tipo negativa e chamamos elas Bárbara dos Anjos (podcast ESTAMOS BEM) e Nicole Verywell pra nos recarregar
2024-11-191h 21
BANHERON 🏳️🌈 PODCAST#T3EP25 - QUE P*RR@ É PADRÃO? com Nicole Verywell e Fernando NadaiHoje tem padrão de tudo e isso deixa a gente muito confuso … pensando nisso chamamos nossa sócia a glamurosa Nicole Verywell e o gato Fernando Nadai pra gente resolver essa questão de uma vez por todas !
2024-10-021h 19
The Greatness MachineTGM Classic | Amy Morin | 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t DoHow do you handle tough situations in life?
Building mental strength is a critical aspect of achieving success and living a fulfilling life. It involves developing a mindset that allows you to overcome obstacles and setbacks, and maintain a positive outlook even in the face of adversity.
It requires a strong sense of self-awareness, which involves understanding your strengths and weaknesses and being willing to take risks and step outside of your comfort zone. This can involve setting realistic goals, practicing self-reflection, and seeking feedback from others.
2024-08-051h 06BANHERON 🏳️🌈 PODCAST#T3EP20 - Solteiro sim, SOZINHO NUNCA!… com Nicole VerywellMonotemáticas ? Sim, mas vocês vão agradecer com nossas Lições pessoais de como lidar com a Solidão. Com a sempre devastadora de auto-estimas Nicole Verywell.
2024-07-311h 30
BANHERON 🏳️🌈 PODCAST#T3EP15 - Julgando Fetiches com Nicole VerywellNa saga rumo ao cancelamento vamos gongar todos os fetiches … e não estamos sozinhas chamamos a Nicole Verywell, nossa Kinky shamer profissional kkkk
2024-06-2657 min
UNSUBSCRIBE with Ginny PriemWhy Are You Being So Sensitive??!! With Dr. Elizabeth ScottHave you ever wondered why someone is so sensitive? Or perhaps you've wondered if you're being sensitive or even overly sensitive. What if there was data that supported that there may be reasons behind feeling things more, both physically and emotionally, than the average person. Maybe you can sense someone else's feelings, or are deeply moved by music or the beauty of nature. Sensitive to crowds, loud sounds, itchy fabrics? These are just a few things that could be indicators of being an HSP. In the 1990s Dr. Elaine Aron pioneered research on the topic of what it means...
2024-01-031h 04
The Verywell Mind Podcast276 - Ask Minaa Anything: Creating and Navigating Healthy FriendshipsYou sent Minaa your most pressing questions, and in today's episode she provides her insight and advice to those questions. You asked about how to handle a friendship you may have outgrown, how to develop healthy two-sided friendships, and when to forgive a friend that betrayed your trust (and how to do it).For more info visit: verywellmind.com/podcastThe Verywell Mind Podcast is produced by:Minaa B., LMSW - HostKristen Altmeyer - GM/VP, Verywell MindJeremiah McVay - Podcast...
2023-11-2432 minThe Verywell Mind Podcast275 – How to Build Your Sisterhood With These Small Steps from Dr. JoyDr. Joy Harden Bradford is a Licensed Psychologist. She’s also a speaker and the Founder & CEO of Therapy for Black Girls, and host of its wildly popular mental health podcast, which received a Webby award in 2023. In this episode, Dr. Joy sits down with Minaa to discuss her new book, Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community. Her work focuses on making mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Black women and she specializes in creating spaces for them to have fuller and healthier relationships with themselves and others.Fo...
2023-11-1743 minThe Verywell Mind Podcast274 - How Black Mental Wealth is Key to Life-long Success and Wellness, with Dr. Raquel MartinDr. Raquel Martin is on a mission to radically reimagine Black possibility by promoting Black mental health as key to legacy-building and longevity for generations to come. In this episode, she sits down with Minaa B to discuss black mental wealth -- what it is and what it looks like in practice.Dr. Martin is an experienced licensed clinical psychologist, devoted professor, acclaimed researcher, and scientist. She deeply believes in the power of Black mental wealth – an affirming, lifelong journey, that encourages Black people to center mental health practices as integral and intentionally linked to success and we...
2023-11-1042 minThe Verywell Mind Podcast273 - Technology and Kids: How to Limit Social Media's Impact on Mental Health in Today's WorldJulie Scelfo is the Founder/Executive Director of Get Media Savvy, a nonprofit using pop culture to establish a healthy media environment for kids and families. She is an award-winning journalist, a former New York Times staff writer, a media ecologist, an author, and a parent.Scelfo was moved to start Get Media Savvy after reporting on the youth mental health crisis and seeing suicidality affect children at ever-younger ages, and recognizing how a multitude of factors—including absent regulations and the lack of widespread media literacy—has created an unhealthy, unsafe media environment. In this episode Scel...
2023-11-0342 minThe Verywell Mind Podcast272 - No More Suffering in Silence: How to Support and Care for New Parents with Postpartum DepressionPaige Bellenbaum, is a LCSW, and the Founding Director and Chief External Relations Officer at The Motherhood Center of New York.In this episode, Bellenbaum sits down with Minaa B to discuss her experience with severe postpartum depression and how that drove her to fight for education, screening, and treatment for postpartum depression so that no more women would have to suffer silently.For more info visit: verywellmind.com/podcastThe Verywell Mind Podcast is produced by:Minaa B., LMSW - HostKristen...
2023-10-2741 minThe Verywell Mind Podcast271 - Building Confidence with Model and Self-love Advocate Achieng AgutuAchieng Agutu is a Kenyan-born model, and digital content creator, who has made a name for herself through social platforms by serving us a daily bowl of motivation, daily affirmations, self-love and fearlessness.The positivity became a viral sensation, leading Vogue to name her the “Confidence Queen.” Global attention from major brands such as Victoria’s Secret and Away followed and she was also chosen for this year’s Create & Cultivate Top 100 list for creators.In this episode, Agutu sits down with Minaa B to discuss how she developed her confidence, stopped living for other people and what's u...
2023-10-2032 min
BANHERON 🏳️🌈 PODCAST#T2EP49 - ESPECIAL OS 7 PECADOS - GULA com Nicole VerywellO PECADO GÊMEO DA LUXÚRIA CHEGOU … SIM ELE MESMO A “GULA” E COMO NÃO SOMOS BOBAS CHAMAMOS A IRMÃ GÊMEA NICOLE VERYWELL QUE VEIO FAMINTA DE FERVEÇÃO!
2023-10-192h 49The Verywell Mind Podcast270 - Ask Minaa Anything: Setting Boundaries and Expectations with Family, Friends and PartnersYou sent Minaa your most pressing questions, and in today's episode Minaa provides her insight and advice to those questions. You asked about managing boundaries with an emotionally abusive parent, how to talk about intimacy in a relationship when you and your partner might have different needs, and how to set boundaries with a friend who is consistently late.Want your questions answered in another "Ask Minaa Anything" episode this season? Go to verywellmind.com/podcast and submit your question on the form to be considered.The Verywell Mind...
2023-10-1327 minThe Verywell Mind Podcast269 - How Therapy Has Shaped Grammy-nominated Singer/Songwriter Cassadee PopeOver the last 15 years, Cassadee Pope has been a lot of things to a lot of people—leader of seminal pop-punk band Hey Monday, the season 3 winner of The Voice and a platinum-selling, GRAMMY-nominated country singer-songwriter. Pope is also an ally and activist pushing for social change and a brighter future in a backward world. In this episode, Pope sits down with Minaa B. to discuss how therapy has shaped her life and songwriting, she also gives listeners a peek into what inspired her soon-to-be-released single.For more info visit verywellmind.com/podcast...
2023-10-0634 min
SALUD INTELIGENTE con Sento SegarraInsomnio, daltonismo y daño en el riñon¡Bienvenidos al podcast Salud Inteligente con Sento Segarra! Descubre las historias más impactantes y relevantes del mundo de la salud, presentadas de forma sencilla y accesible. Mantente informado y cuida tu bienestar con nosotros.
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2023-10-011h 00The Verywell Mind Podcast268 - We All Get Lonely Sometimes, But There Are Healthy Ways to Cope With Feeling This WayBeing lonely really sucks. We've all experienced the moments where everyone we know seems to be busy—we haven't gotten a text back in hours, no one else is at home with us...even our pets can't be bothered with us!While the feeling of loneliness is never fun, we can learn ways to deal with solitude in a healthy way that doesn't start to wreak havoc on our mental health.Jeremy Nobel, MD, MPH, Founder of Project UnLonely talks about the toxicity of loneliness and how we can break down the stigma surrounding the to...
2023-09-2941 minThe Verywell Mind Podcast267 - Bridging the Gaps Between Activism, Vulnerability, & Mental HealthSocial activism is hard and often thankless work. However, the small and big wins feel monumental and make the journey toward gaining equity and fair treatment worth it.Felicia A. Henry, LMSW, a social worker and PhD candidate with a focus on race, gender, carceral, and social vulnerability studies shares ways we can preserve our mental health while fighting for social justice—because activists deserve rest too.For more info visit: verywellmind.com/podcastThe Verywell Mind Podcast is produced by:Minaa B., LMSW - Ho...
2023-09-2245 minThe Verywell Mind Podcast266 - Anita Yokota on Using Interior Design as a Therapy ToolYour home environment and mood are connected. So, take a moment and look at your home surroundings. How does your home make you feel? Anxious? Sad? Cagey? Whatever emotion just popped up for you likely has something to do with the interior of your home. Even if some negative feelings come up for you—fear not!—because we can use interior design as a therapy tool. In fact, therapist-turned-interior-design Anita Yokota swears by it! In this episode, Yokota teaches us how to identify the emotional climate of our homes and the interior design changes we can make to our home...
2023-09-1538 minThe Verywell Mind Podcast265 - Nitika Chopra on Achieving Community Support & Self Love While Living with a Chronic IllnessConditions that last for a year or more and impair daily functioning are called chronic illnesses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some of the most common include heart disease, depression, and arthritis. Living with a chronic illness can be isolating and painful, however, treatment options are available.In this episode, Nitika Chopra, founder and CEO of the chronic illness community Chronicon, details her debilitating psoriasis journey. Hear her discuss how she got through her most awful days and how cultivating community and self-love can help people with chronic illnesses live their best lives.
2023-09-0837 minThe Verywell Mind Podcast264 - Unpacking Anhedonia With Dr. Judith Joseph—What to Do When You Lose Interest in EverythingWhen living with certain mental health conditions like depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, or substance use disorder, a common symptom is anhedonia—the inability to experience pleasure from the things that used to bring you joy.In this episode, Dr. Judith Joseph aka "social media's favorite psychiatrist" talks about what anhedonia really looks like and how people experiencing it can ask for and get the help they need—and deserve.For more info visit: verywellmind.com/podcastThe Verywell Mind Podcast is produced by:Minaa B., LMSW...
2023-09-0136 minThe Verywell Mind PodcastA New Season of Verywell Mind, Featuring New Host Minaa B. We're excited to introduce Minaa B., who will be hosting a new season of the Verywell Mind podcast starting September 1st. This season, we will be focusing on the power of community and discussing topics such as friendships, navigating difficult relationships, and how to seek support for your mental health.Minaa B. is a licensed social worker, mental health educator, and author of Owning Our Struggles: A Path to Healing and Finding Community in a Broken World. She's also a community care expert who helps people build healthy relationships and form connections.Every Friday, she wi...
2023-08-1801 min
The Greatness Machine185 | Amy Morin | 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t DoHow do you handle tough situations in life?
Building mental strength is a critical aspect of achieving success and living a fulfilling life. It involves developing a mindset that allows you to overcome obstacles and setbacks, and maintain a positive outlook even in the face of adversity.
It requires a strong sense of self-awareness, which involves understanding your strengths and weaknesses and being willing to take risks and step outside of your comfort zone. This can involve setting realistic goals, practicing self-reflection, and seeking feedback from others.
2023-03-241h 07The Verywell Mind Podcast241 - BONUS EPISODE: The Ultimate Guide to Online TherapyIn this bonus episode, I share how to know if online therapy is right for you, who shouldn't sign up for it, and how to find the best service for you. I also answer listeners' questions about online treatment and share some of the winners of Verywell Mind's Online Therapy Awards.
2023-02-2217 minThe Verywell Mind Podcast237 - Friday Fix: This 8-Minute Phone Call Will Make You a Happier PersonWe often avoid calling our friends and relatives simply because we don’t have time. You might think your aunt is impossible to get off the phone with, or you might think your friend can’t possibly hang up until she’s given you every detail of her life over the past month.But there’s evidence that a quick phone call is not only possible but it might also be the key to happiness.Rather than connect for an hour a couple of times per year, your psychological well-being might be better served by more fre...
2023-02-1009 minThe Verywell Mind Podcast233 - Friday Fix: Are You Afraid to Be Happy?At first glance, you might wonder why on earth anyone would be afraid to be happy. But if you think about it a little longer, you might recognize a few times in your life when you experienced an aversion to happiness.Perhaps you won an award, and then you felt so much pressure to live up to the achievement that you were afraid to let yourself really enjoy your success.Or maybe something really good happened, and you were so afraid that those happy feelings weren’t going to last that you didn’t let your...
2023-01-2709 minThe Verywell Mind Podcast225 - Friday Fix: Top 10 Biggest Podcast Moments of 2022It’s been a great year hosting The Verywell Mind Podcast. We’ve talked to so many mentally strong people who have been brave enough and kind enough to share their strategies for staying mentally strong and their struggles along the way.I’ve also had a lot of fun creating the Friday Fix episodes to share some of my favorite strategies straight from the therapy office. I use them in my everyday life and I hope you find them helpful too.One of the best parts of being the host of a podcast is hearin...
2022-12-2311 min
20TIMinutes: A Mental Health PodcastInterview w/ Amy Morin, Host of the Verywell Mind PodcastAmy Morin is a psychotherapist, international bestselling author, mental strength trainer, editor and chief at VeryWell Mind, as well as a podcast host and also gave one of the most popular TEDx talks of all time! Tim was very fortunate to interview Amy as they talk about how she became an accidental author, why mental health is tough to talk about, bad habits that hold us back, challenges she faced with her own mental health, and the difference between a psychotherapist, psychiatrist and a psychologist. Plus much, much more! You're really going to enjoy this interview. If...
2022-09-2232 minThe Verywell Mind Podcast190 - Friday Fix: 7 Reasons You Allow People to Mistreat YouWhile you can’t control how other people behave, you can control how you respond to them.If you’ve allowed someone to treat you poorly and you didn’t address their behavior, it’s important to consider why.It may have to do with the other person–like you fear what would happen if you spoke up. Or, it may have more to do with you–like you fear what would happen to you if the other person stopped being in your life.Once you understand why you allow mistreatment to happen, you can take...
2022-08-1910 minThe Verywell Mind Podcast183 - Friday Fix: What to Do When You're Emotionally ExhaustedHave you ever been so emotionally exhausted that you felt like you have nothing else to give? If so, you’re not alone. There are a lot of people feeling emotionally exhausted right now, and there are a lot of reasons why — the pandemic, rising gas prices, economic uncertainty, and ongoing media reports about bad things happening in the world.When you feel emotionally exhausted, the typical self-care tips aren’t likely to work. Taking a bubble bath or getting some exercise might take the edge off for a minute, but these self-care tips won’t relieve...
2022-07-0809 minThe Verywell Mind Podcast168 - Friday Fix: How to Stay Mentally Strong When Someone Is Gaslighting YouWhen someone is gaslighting you, you’ll likely second guess yourself. Gaslighters are good at convincing you that you’ve lost touch with reality.Whether they lie about your behavior, insist your feelings are irrational, or say your thoughts are distorted, their goal is to cause you to feel as though you’re losing your mind.While gaslighting is most often discussed in terms of romantic relationships, it can occur in other relationships too. Your boss, friends, extended family, or even your doctor may gaslight you. It’s tough to know what’s real and wh...
2022-05-1310 minThe Verywell Mind Podcast156 - Friday Fix: How to Respond to Unhelpful ThoughtsYour brain tries to be helpful. It tells you about the dangers you should be looking out for so that you don’t get hurt. It also likes to remind you of past mistakes in an attempt to prevent you from repeating them. Of course, though, your brain doesn’t always get it right. It may repeatedly warn you that you shouldn’t apply for a job because you can’t handle the rejection. Or it may dredge up past memories that cause you to stay stuck in a dark place.There may be times when your...
2022-04-0109 minThe Verywell Mind Podcast154 - Friday Fix: How to Be Mentally Strong When You’re Experiencing Uncomfortable EmotionsSometimes, people assume that experiencing an uncomfortable emotion (like sadness or anxiety, is a sign of weakness). This is not true.In fact, allowing yourself to fully experience an uncomfortable emotion is a sign of strength, not weakness. It’s easier to push your feelings aside or pretend they don’t exist rather than work through them. There are lots of ways to work through tough feelings—some are healthier than others. In this episode of The Verywell Mind Podcast, I share how to stay mentally strong when you’re experiencing uncomfortable feelings. I explain how to re...
2022-03-2509 minThe Verywell Mind Podcast131 - The 10 Most Popular Episodes of 2021To say it’s been a strange year sounds like an understatement. There were lots of ups and downs in terms of public health, the economy, and the re-opening of many businesses.And while there was a lot of talk in the past about “things returning to normal,” this year made it clear that things likely won’t go back to the way they used to be. Instead, we’ll be establishing a new normal.Throughout all the highs and lows, we were thrilled to be able to bring you The Verywell Mind Podcast. We’re tha...
2021-12-2018 minThe Verywell Mind Podcast128 - Friday Fix: Ask Me Anything (Part 1)I thought it would be fun to answer your questions on The Verywell Mind Podcast this week. I put out the call on social media to ask me anything you want. And you certainly answered!It’s been fun sifting through your questions and hearing your comments. To my surprise, the vast majority of your questions centered around one thing — relationship issues. And most of them weren’t contained to romantic relationships.Instead, you wanted to know how to set better boundaries, how to deal with people who don’t meet your expectations, and how to addre...
2021-12-1012 minThe Verywell Mind Podcast115 - Friday Fix: How to Turn a Mistake Into a Valuable Life LessonWe all make mistakes. Some mistakes are thinking errors—like assuming the reason your friend didn’t respond to a text message is that they’re mad at you. Other mistakes are emotional—like allowing yourself to stay stuck in a really angry mood. But most of the mistakes we talk about are behavioral—like saying hurtful things or drinking too much.No matter which type of mistake you make, each misstep is an opportunity to learn a valuable life lesson. But before you can learn a life lesson, you have to be willing to face your mistake he...
2021-10-2209 min
Mental Illness Happy Hour#553 VeryWell Mind's LCSW Amy MorinAmy Morin is an author, a therapist (LCSW), and the Editor-in-Chief of the popular mental health website Verywell Mind. Be sure to check out her new book 13 Things Strong Kids Do: Think Big, Feel Good, Act Brave
More About Amy: AmyMorinLCSW.com
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2021-08-201h 48
Mental Illness Happy Hour#553 VeryWell Mind's LCSW Amy MorinAmy Morin is an author, a therapist (LCSW), and the Editor-in-Chief of the popular mental health website Verywell Mind. Be sure to check out her new book 13 Things Strong Kids Do: Think Big, Feel Good, Act Brave
More About Amy: AmyMorinLCSW.com
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling. To get a free week go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental Must be 18. For those under 18 you will be redirected to or can go directly to TeenCounseling at www.teencounseling.com
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2021-08-201h 48
The MM+M PodcastMM+M Podcast with VerywellAs COVID-19 vaccinations roll out and restrictions are lifted, consumers are in a state of transition that impacts mental health in many ways. In this sponsored podcast, therapist and Verywell Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin discusses how attitudes and behaviors are changing, the importance of keeping a finger on the shifts, and how health publishers can better understand and meet consumers’ needs during this long-awaited return to normalcy.
2021-06-1023 min
The MM+M PodcastMM+M Podcast with Verywell, a podcast presented by VerywellAs COVID-19 vaccinations roll out and restrictions are lifted, consumers are in a state of transition that impacts mental health in many ways. In this sponsored podcast, therapist and Verywell Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin discusses how attitudes and behaviors are changing, the importance of keeping a finger on the shifts, and how health publishers can better understand and meet consumers’ needs during this long-awaited return to normalcy.
Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLi...
2021-06-1023 minThe Verywell Mind Podcast61 - Friday Fix: How to Take Back Your PowerThere may be several ways in which you give away your power without even realizing that you’re doing it. You might waste a lot of time thinking about someone you don’t like. This would mean you are giving that person power over your time.Or you might let someone treat you poorly. Perhaps you don’t dare speak up because you don’t want to seem rude—but then you still blame the other person for ruining your day. This means you are giving that person power over your life.Retaining your person...
2021-04-0207 minThe Verywell Mind Podcast53 - Friday Fix: The Mentally Strong People Podcast Is Becoming The Verywell Mind PodcastAfter 53 episodes of Mentally Strong People, I'm excited to share a huge announcement!We're partnering with Verywell Mind to reach even more people. So starting next week, we're going to look a little different. But we'll keep sharing mental strength tips and strategies that can help you think, feel, and do your best.On today's Friday Fix, I share the deeply personal reason behind why this partnership means so much to me.
2021-03-0506 min
The SelfWork Podcast217 SelfWork: When Brothers and Sisters Abuse One AnotherTrigger Warning: If you choose to listen to this episode on sibling sexual abuse, please keep your own self-care in mind. I’ll have international sexual abuse hotline numbers in the show notes: But the US hotline is 1-800-656-4673. Sibling sexual abuse is a complex and painful subject that's vastly underreported. And it can happen in any home, anywhere. How is it different than normal sexual curiosity between siblings? What sets the environment up for it to occur? Why don't they tell a parent? How does it affect its victims? What if they themselves repeated or...
2021-02-0528 min
OUTTA MY MIND with L.F.DEp. #12 | THIS JOURNEY CALLED LIFE, how do we find the courage to keep going???, life updateI open up about how i've been struggling recently with finding motivation and staying motivated to accomplish my goals, and how this is a comman topic very everyone in this day and age, and if there is a secret formula for getting through it???
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2021-02-0323 minThe SelfWork Podcast206 SelfWork: What Dreams Are Made OfWhether or not you believe that dreams have meaning (and almost half of Americans think that’s true…), you probably have had many types of dreams. Today, in another episode sponsored by BetterHelp, we're going to talk about the diverse categories of dreams – and then the proposed “meaning” of those very dreams. We'll look into what can bring nightmares on as well as the most recent research on what's termed "lucid dreaming." Early psychiatrists certainly believed and espoused that dreams had unconscious meanings – that they are created by the part of our mind that lives in the background of our conscious...
2020-11-2730 min
The MM+M PodcastA sponsored MM+M podcast with Verywell's Rachel Berman and Rob ParisiIn this sponsored podcast, Verywell general managers Rachel Berman and Rob Parisi discuss the evolving content needs of health and wellness consumers, the importance of transparency around diversity and inclusion, and the increasing role of empathy in health-related communication.
2020-10-2931 min
The MM+M PodcastA sponsored MM+M podcast with Verywell's Rachel Berman and Rob ParisiIn this sponsored podcast, Verywell general managers Rachel Berman and Rob Parisi discuss the evolving content needs of health and wellness consumers, the importance of transparency around diversity and inclusion, and the increasing role of empathy in health-related communication.
Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.Music: “Deep...
2020-10-2931 min
SEGUE O BLOCOSegue o Bloco: Nicole VerywellA drag queen Nicole Verywell transita entre os lares mais bafos de São Paulo e da dicas de como ser uma estrela nos eventos.
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2020-08-2039 min
Curiosity WeeklyThe Psychology of ‘Animal Crossing,’ How a Failed Death Ray Led to Radar, and Intrusive Thoughts ExplainedLearn about how radar technology came from a failed attempt to build a death ray; how self-regulation helps you handle intrusive thoughts; and why self-determination theory might explain why the video game Animal Crossing: New Horizons is so incredibly popular.
How failing to build a “death ray” led to the invention of radar by Cameron Duke
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Dvorsky, G. (2012, August 20). How Britain’s Failed Attempt to Develop a “Death Ray” Changed the Course of World War II...
2020-06-2612 minCuriosity WeeklyAnniversary Episode! Supersonic Packing Tape, Chronological vs. Biological Age, Why Mirrors Are Next to Elevators, and Anti-Asteroid SpacecraftLearn about how screeching tape travels at supersonic speeds when you peel it; how Americans are aging more slowly than ever; how the HAMMER spacecraft could save our planet from killer asteroids; and why there are mirrors next to elevators.
How screeching tape travels at supersonic speeds by Cameron Duke
Yuen Yiu. (2019, February 27). The Supersonic Physics Behind Screechy Peeling Tape. Discover Magazine; Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/the-supersonic-physics-behind-screechy-peeling-tape
Garisto, D. (2019). Focus: Microscopic Theory for Peeling Tape. Physics, 12. https://physics.aps.org/articles/v12/16
De Zotti, V., Rapina, K., Cortet, P.-P., Vanel, L., & Santucci, S. (2019). Bending to Kinetic En...
2020-04-2313 minCuriosity WeeklyAnticipatory Grief During a Pandemic, the Smallest Dinosaur Ever (Maybe), and How Your Brain Processes Music and Speech DifferentlyLearn about how to cope with “anticipatory grief” you’re probably feeling during the coronavirus pandemic; the controversy around Oculudentavis khaungraae, which may be the smallest dinosaur ever discovered; and how researchers discovered that music and speech are encoded in separate brain hemispheres.
When you mourn something before you've lost it, that's anticipatory grief by Kelsey Donk
That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief. (2020, March 23). Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief
Types of Grief and Loss - NHPCO. (2019). NHPCO. https://www.nhpco.org/patients-and-caregivers/grief-and-loss/the-grief-experience/types-of-grief-and-loss/
Eldridge, L. (2013, January 14). How Anticipatory Grief Differs From Grief After Death. Verywell Health; Ve...
2020-04-0911 min
Strange CountryRefrigerator MomsIt's fun to be a woman, y'all. Strange Country features a brand-new installment: the mini-episode about one particular joy of womanhood. It features a new song and a new challenge to Kelly and Beth to try to keep this to a tight 20 minutes. In our inaugural episode, moms get all the glory when they get blamed for causing autism in their children by being cold, withholding iceboxes. Theme music: To Be A Woman by A Cast of Thousands Cite your sources "Bernard Rimland." The Independent, Independent Digital News and Media, 17 Sept. 2011, www.independent...
2020-01-3020 min
About IBDThis Is Still Better Than SurgeryA diagnosis of Crohn's disease and an ileostomy hasn't stopped Ryan Stevens from competing in triathlon races. He swam through high school and college and was sidelined by Crohn's just after falling in love with triathlon. He's worked his way back twice from devastating flare-ups to get back to swim, bike, run, and now to the ultimate race: the IRONMAN. Come with us as we relive the IRONMAN Triathlon in Madison, Wisconsin and discuss how Ryan prepared and competed while living with IBD and a permanent ostomy. Find Ryan Stevens of IBD Swimming & Me, at: Facebook...
2019-10-2228 minAbout IBDYou Have to Take Care of YourselfBeing diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at any time or at any age is challenging. However, the pre-biologic era was especially difficult because of the lack of treatment options and the absence of some of the legal protections that are in place today. Danielle O'Connor tells her story of being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at a young age and how she managed her career as a special education teacher through many hospitalizations and surgeries. Concepts discussed in this episode: Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA): https://www.verywellfamily.com/understanding-family-medical-leave-act-4628330 Affordable Care Act (ACA): https://www...
2019-10-0833 minAbout IBDI Would Have Missed the Window for a ChildPeople with IBD are often faced with unexpected challenges that are outside of those being experienced by their peer group. Jen Mcgregor of Crohnie Clothing found herself grappling with questions about her fertility while still in her early 20s. She had to act quickly in order to preserve her ability to have a biological child. Jen tells her personal story of working through the emotional, physical, financial, and even legal aspects of planning for her future fertility. Find Jen Mcgregor of Crohnie Clothing at: Blog: https://crohnieclothing.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJBsqBLOFD0...
2019-09-2424 minAbout IBDHe Would Do the Same for Me Caregivers play an important role in the disease journey. For Rebecca Kaplan, whose husband, Dan, lives with Crohn's disease, caregiving has been a large part of her life at times. When she went looking for support for herself as a caregiver, what she found was a need for more resources. She went on to not only create a support space for caregivers but also to take a leadership role in the inflammatory bowel disease community that benefits everyone who is touched by these diseases. For more information: Sitz Bath Live Vaccines (Measles) Ally Bain a...
2019-09-1032 minAbout IBDSummer of Activism: Connecting the Numbers to a StoryIn the final episode of my Summer of Activism Series, I asked Brooke Abbott of The Crazy Creole Mommy Chronicles to help us better understand Congressional Briefings. During Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week, she spoke at a briefing about IBD and minority health. It was an opportunity to bring awareness to this little-discussed factor of IBD and it presented some challenges and opportunities. Learn more about Congressional Briefings, how they are an important tool for advocacy groups, and how they have an impact on public policy. See video of the Congressional Briefing on IBD & Population Health: https://www.facebook.com/cc...
2019-08-2716 minAbout IBDSummer of Activism: It's Now or NeverIf you have the chance to speak on behalf of the inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) community: would you take it? At first, volunteer and Crohn's disease advocate Keri Flaccomio wondered if she had a right to attend a day on the hill event with the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and lobby in Washington DC on behalf of the IBD community. Her experiences while she was on the hill helped her to understand that not only did she have the right, but she also had a responsibility to tell her story — and the stories of others living with IBD. Learn how Ke...
2019-08-1928 minAbout IBDSummer of Activism: Have Your Voice Heard on the HillThe inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) can make people feel powerless and isolated. Participating in day on the Hill events in Washington DC with patient advocacy groups are one way to take back control and have your voice heard by those who can help affect change. Hear from Jaime Holland of Pretty Rotten Guts, who describes her experiences in lobbying on Capital Hill including why it's important to her, how she navigates the day with mobility issues, and why the experience is empowering. Download your FREE copy of the new single, "IBD Dance Party," by signing up for...
2019-08-1317 minAbout IBDSummer of Activism: Attending Day on the HillHow does an IBD patient attend Day on the Hill events and meet with the offices of congressional representatives in Washington DC? What is it like to go to these events? In this episode I describe how I got involved in hill day meetings, why I do it, and what the process is like to attend. I also offer you my tips on how to make the best of the time spent in the capital in order to make the biggest impact on the people who can affect change in the lives of IBD patients. How to Get Involved: Crohn's an...
2019-07-3016 minAbout IBDSummer of Activism: Getting Kids Involved in ActivismHow young is "too young" to get kids involved in activism? Gastroenterologist and activist Dr Meenakshi Bewtra started her kids on their activism journey at birth and continues by bringing them to marches, voter registration events, and postcard writing parties. Dr Bewtra shares her tips on how you can involve your kids in activism, why you should, and how it might make your life as a parent — and activist — a bit easier. Find Meenakshi Bewtra, MD, MPH at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrsMeena Penn Medicine: https://www.pennmedicine.org/providers/profile/meenakshi-bewtra Find Amber J Tresca of Abou...
2019-07-2325 minAbout IBDSummer of Activism: Attending a Town HallWorking with our local elected officials is important to having our voices heard. But attending local town hall meetings held by state or federal congressional representatives is daunting, especially if you've never done it before. Shawntel Bethea of Chronically Strong describes her journey from sending an email to asking for support from her Congresswoman at a meeting in her district. She gives her tips on how you can make an impact in your community for people living with IBD. Find Shawntel Bethea of Chronically Strong, at: Blog: https://chronicallystrong.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel...
2019-07-1613 minAbout IBDSummer of Activism: Going to Medical MeetingsFor this first episode of my limited series, Summer of Activism, I'm answering a question that I hear regularly: how it is that I go to medical meetings such as Digestive Disease Week, Advances in IBD, or Crohn's and Colitis Congress. I give you the answer as well as tips on how patients, bloggers, podcasters, and vloggers can work towards attending these, and other, scientific meetings. Here's a spoiler: it takes dedication to improving the lives of people with IBD, commitment to doing the work consistently, and some professional networking. Find Amber J Tresca at: Verywell: https://www.verywell.com/i...
2019-07-0909 minAbout IBDWhere Do We Go From Here?What's new in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatments and what's next on the horizon? Dr Peter Higgins, a gastroenterologist, IBD specialist, and researcher at the University of Michigan discusses what's new in IBD from the Crohn's and Colitis Congress meeting in 2019. We talk fecal transplants, healing strictures in the intestines, and the feasibility of custom ostomy products. It's a conversation about cutting edge research on Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis mixed with the practicality of using these treatments in the real world. Concepts and ideas discussed: Fecal transplants: https://www.verywellhealth.com/fecal-bacteriotherapy-fb-1942426 Stem cells for IBD: https://ww...
2019-06-2425 minAbout IBDPrincesses Poop TooDoes having inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) make you feel like a princess? Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are not only painful, serious conditions, but they also carry stigma which leads to patients feeling isolated. Sophia Vicari, the founder of The Princess Promise, is creating a community that challenges the perception society has about digestive disease. Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis while in college, it didn't take long before Sophia decided she needed to work to help others in the IBD community become more comfortable talking about poop. Hear Sophia's disease journey, what it was like for her to be Miss Camden...
2019-06-1138 minAbout IBDWe Still Don't Know What HappenedEvery person that lives with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis in the United States knows the challenges of dealing with health insurance companies. Denials of service are common, particularly when diagnostic tests are ordered or when a new drug is prescribed. A change in insurance carrier, which can come after a life event (such as getting married or changing jobs) or at the start of the calendar year is another time when patients may find themselves in the appeal process in order to get needed tests or medication. For Jaime Holland, a life change, an insurance change, a calendar...
2019-05-2137 min
About IBDI Just Said YesLiving with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis may have a significant affect on intimate relationships. The reasons for this are as individual as we are but can include pain, fatigue, medication side effects, and problems with body image. Kait Scalisi, an NYC-based sex educator who founded Passion by Kait, has devoted her professional life to helping women and couples learn to reconnect with themselves and their partner in order to enhance intimacy and reconnect with pleasure. Kait lives with Crohn's disease and ankylosing spondylitis, and therefore has a deep understanding of how chronic conditions can affect intimate relationships (both with...
2019-05-0735 minAbout IBDYou Have to Do What's Best For YouMany young people who are undergoing ileostomy surgery to treat Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis have never met another younger person with an ostomy. Gaylyn Henderson, founder of Gutless and Glamorous, wants to make sure that people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) don't experience the uncertainty and stigma that she encountered before her ostomy surgery. In between running a successful foundation and a support group for people with chronic illness, Gaylyn has also become a spokeswoman for people with an ostomy, proving that her ileostomy is not a barrier to success. Concepts and ideas discussed on this episode: Crohn's c...
2019-04-2345 min
About IBDWhat Are People Going to Think?People who live with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis experience stigma because of their inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The taboo topic of bowel disease can permeate all aspects of a person's life, especially when there are cultural influences also at play.Tina Aswani Omprakash, who lives with Crohn's disease and a permanent ileostomy, shares her story of personal empowerment and how she is working to help other people with IBD live their lives with confidence. Tina describes how IBD has profoundly affected her family as well as why she decided to become an outspoken advocate for the IBD and...
2019-04-0933 min
About IBDHelp for Parents With Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative ColitisHow does IBD affect your family? Do you know about the tools and resources that are available to help you on your disease journey? On this episode of About IBD, I talk with the Director of Patient Education and Support at the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, Catherine Soto, who outlines the many tools the Foundation provides for anyone with IBD, including those made just for parents, kids, and teens. I also spoke with Dr Rajeev Jain, who tells me about a new, one-of-a-kind resource for women with IBD who want to be mothers, called the IBD Parenthood Project. And...
2019-03-2657 minAbout IBDYour Body Is Depending on You to Be AssertiveIt's common for people with IBD to look online for patients who have a similar disease journey to their own. For men, however, there are fewer places to find such a peer because there are not as many men in the IBD influencer space as there are women. That's where Rasheed Clarke, author of Three Tablets Twice Daily, blogger, and ulcerative colitis and j-pouch patient steps in. Hear Rasheed contrast how his running career is different before and after j-pouch surgery, his thoughts on being one of the few male voices in the online IBD community, how we can e...
2019-03-1227 minAbout IBDI Felt a Lot of GuiltWhat compels a person to share their personal journey with IBD? For Rasheed Clarke, author of Three Tablets Twice Daily, his writing began as a way to keep track of everything for himself and his healthcare team. It quickly turned into a tool that he used to show those around him the stark realities of a life with IBD: bloody diarrhea and all. His coworkers and friends were shocked to learn how much he was coping with every day but not everyone close to him approved of his honesty. On this episode of About IBD, Rasheed digs into the...
2019-02-2623 minAbout IBDYou Are Only 1% Human With Dr Sarina PasrichaWhat is the microbiome, how might it be connected to IBD and other conditions, and how can it affect health when it's pushed out of balance? Dr Sarina Pasricha of the Christiana Care Health System gives me the scoop on how the microbiome is created when we are young and how it changes with our activities and diet, as well as why we should not try fecal transplants at home, and how a little bit of dirt is good for our kids. Concepts and ideas discussed in this episode: Christiana Care Health System 2nd Annual GI Symposium: https://events.christianacare.org...
2019-02-1234 minAbout IBDIt's a Pain I Invite Into My LifeA diagnosis of IBD can take away the thing that you feel defines you as a person. This is how it felt for Megan Starshak of The Great Bowel Movement, who describes how her ulcerative colitis diagnosis at age 18 stole her passion for running. The process of losing and then regaining her identity as a runner fueled her desire to help people live well with a diagnosis of IBD. Her foundation seeks to educate those outside the IBD community through the use of a simple conversation prompt: Ask Me About My IBD. Find The Great Bowel Movement at...
2019-01-2824 minAbout IBDHow to Apply Critical Thinking to IBD ResearchThe internet runs on advertising, which means that editors and writers are often tasked with getting the most possible eyeballs on their story. That can mean that there's pressure to write a controversial or sensational headline to get those clicks. In this episode, I invite experienced medical writer and university instructor, Shereen Lehman, to weigh in and tell you how to figure out if a story about IBD is good reporting — or if it's crap. Articles on critical thinking and research: Should IBD Patients Look To Mouse Studies For Hope?: http://aboutibd.com/2015/02/27/should-ibd-patients-look-to-mouse-studies-for-hope/ 5 Keys to Uncovering Poor IBD Information Onlin...
2019-01-1530 minAbout IBDWrapping Up About IBD for 2018I wanted to let you know what's happening in the About IBD world and how you can stay in touch and keep up with all the great progress that's happening! Find IBD Moms at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IBDMoms/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ibdmoms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ibdmoms/ Find National Ulcerative Colitis Alliance (NUCA) at: Take the survey! https://nuca.life/about-nuca/nuca-survey/ Blog: https://nuca.life/did-uc-blog/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NUCALife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nuca_life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/about_IBD/ LinkedIn: https://twitter.com/NUCALife Find Amber J Tresca at: Verywell: ht...
2018-12-0405 minAbout IBDIt's Important to Share Your StoriesWhy is it important to tell our stories? Every person who has IBD is unique and so is their disease journey. You might not think your experience is relevant to others living with IBD or another chronic condition, but it is, in many ways. A story can provide validation and hope while helping put the reality of life with IBD in perspective. Brooke Abbott of The Crazy Creole Mommy Chronicles and IBD Moms and I continue our discussion of how we can support others with IBD through telling our stories and listening to yours. Find Brooke Abbott, The Crazy Creole Mom...
2018-11-2728 minAbout IBDCommunity Doesn't Just Create ItselfWhat are your traditions around Thanksgiving? What we eat and how we celebrate Thanksgiving depends on where we live, our ethnicity, and our family traditions. What matters is coming together and remembering to be thankful. Brooke Abbott of The Crazy Creole Mommy Chronicles and IBD Moms tells me about some of her family's Thanksgiving traditions and how she talks about being grateful with her son. We discuss some of the ways we try to support the IBD community and what we can do better, especially during the hectic and stressful holiday season. Plus, see the end of the show notes...
2018-11-2030 minAbout IBDHow Much Information Do You Put Out There?Dating can be challenging for anyone at any stage in life, but having IBD and/or other chronic conditions adds another level of difficulty that can be disconcerting. Angela Cohen was diagnosed with Crohn's disease after her intestine perforated. Her long-term relationship ended not long after and she was thrust into the dating world. What she discovered while going on more than a few "first dates" was illuminating not only about how IBD and other autoimmune conditions are perceived by potential partners but also about herself and what she wants to get out of dating, as well as her life...
2018-11-1341 minAbout IBDI Just Kept Living With Bad PainEven when you're knowledgeable about IBD, it can still sneak up on you and skew your perception of how much control the disease has over your life. Angelica Catalano, Director of Media Partnerships at The Mighty, describes how ulcerative colitis has affected her since her diagnosis at the age of 6, and how she was living with symptoms on a daily basis. Emergency surgery shook her world, prompting her to make a change in her treatment program to prevent future IBD-related complications. Through her work at The Mighty, Angelica pursues her passion of helping people with chronic illness improve their quality o...
2018-11-0641 minAbout IBDI'm Sick and Nobody Will Help MeWhat have you done when you couldn't get anyone to take the symptoms of IBD seriously and you found yourself out of options? For Meredith, the road to a Crohn's disease diagnosis was long and so frustrating that she wound up pleading for help from a specialist she'd never met. Going online to connect with other patients also took Meredith to places both light and dark, and she, Jaime, and I sort through our various experiences with social media as well as how we can work towards creating more hopeful content for new IBD patients in the future. Concepts mentioned o...
2018-10-3045 min
Anxiety Road PodcastA Look at HabitAware and Valerian TeaGoogle Plus is going away in August 2019 so I mentioned my conundrum of what to do next. In App that Attach, a wearable app to help you take control of thumb sucking, hair pulling and similar behaviors. And a look at Valerian Tea and is it something that you can drink. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text "START" to 741-741. Resources Mentioned: Keen by HabitAware is a bracelet that alerts you when yo...
2018-10-2107 minAbout IBDWelcome to Camp OasisWhat is your favorite week of the year? For the kids, counselors, and volunteers at Camp Oasis, their favorite is camp week. Learn more about a summer camp that's designed especially for kids who have IBD but is also the place where the campers actually feel the most freedom from their disease. Amber visited camp on visitor's day and talked with campers, leaders in training, and counselors to find out what makes Camp Oasis so special to them. Find out more about Camp Oasis: http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/get-involved/camp-oasis/ Find Camp Oasis locations: http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/get-involved/camp-oasis/fin...
2018-09-1132 minAbout IBDWhy Didn't I Do This Sooner?What happens when a diagnosis of Crohn's disease stands between you and your chosen career? This is exactly the barrier that veteran journalist and news anchor Natalie Hayden faced in the early days after her IBD diagnosis. Her decision was to gather her support system around her and get camera ready. Find out how she made it as a morning news anchor, found the love of her life, started her family, and founded Lights, Camera, Crohn's. Find Natalie Hayden at: Blog: https://lightscameracrohns.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nataliesparacio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natalieasparacio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natal...
2018-08-0753 minAbout IBDYou're 40 Something Years OldHow does IBD impact the family? Couples who are thinking about having children when one or both of them have IBD often have questions about how the disease will affect their family. Amber interviews her 8-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son about how IBD does — and doesn't — affect their lives. Find Amber J Tresca at: Verywell: https://www.verywell.com/ibd-crohns-colitis-4014703 Blog: http://aboutibd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ibdcrohns/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aboutIBD Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aboutibd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/about_IBD/ Find IBD Moms at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IBDMoms...
2018-07-2426 minAbout IBDYou Have to Have Joy With Sara RingerWith an invisible illness such as IBD, it can be challenging to protect your quality of life. Patient influencers often push themselves in the service of others and that may seem strange to those that follow along on social media. How can someone be so sick and yet be able to attend a medical conference? Sara Ringer of Inflamed and Untamed explains how what you see online can be misleading and how she manages two difficult digestive diseases, all while striving to live a fulfilling life that includes being a resource for other patients seeking information and support.
2018-06-2745 min
About IBDThis Is Just The Beginning With Michael TrescaTake a journey back to 1999, when cellphones were a rarity, dial-up internet access was still used, and Amber had her first surgery of the 2-step j-pouch process. Amber's husband Mike, a writer and communicator, journaled his thoughts on the day of the surgery. This journal was recently uncovered and Amber reads it to Mike and gets his reactions and further recollections of that challenging day. You can find out more about Amber and Mike in Episode 8, where you'll hear about being told surgery was needed and find out about their fairytale wedding: https://soundcloud.com/amber-j-tresca/michael-tresca Conditions and procedures...
2018-04-0352 min
MilestonesRepetitive Behaviors Self Stimming Episode 65On this Episode, I discuss what repetitive behaviors are. I discuss why people do these self-stimulatory behaviors, and what we should do to help them.
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2018-03-2720 min
About IBDAmber Answers the IBD Advocacy Tag QuestionsMegan Johnson of The Front Butt YouTuber has presented 5 questions for people with IBD to answer and then tag someone else using #IBDAdvocacyTag. It's a great way to get to know people in the community better and hear different perspectives. My answer to the form of IBD I have is not going to be what you expect and my socially awkward moment is pretty epic: I remember every detail about it, even though it happened almost two decades ago. And who did I tag? Well, I do that in my own way, too. If you decide to participate, use #IBDAdvocacyTag...
2018-03-2032 min
About IBD2017 Year End Wrap-UpWelcome to the year-end wrap up show! I put together clips from my first 14 shows that drop the heaviest knowledge bombs about how life with IBD affects us, our careers, our relationships, and our stress levels. Do you have an IBD Elevator Speech? I got you, here's where you can learn to create yours after you listen to Brooke Abbott give hers: https://www.verywell.com/how-to-create-your-ibd-elevator-speech-1942452 Find Christy Stone, Crohnie Bologna, at: Blog: http://www.crohniebolognaibd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrohnieBolognaIbd/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrohnieBologna Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
2018-01-0433 min
About IBDDon't Let IBD Ruin Your DayDid you know that more than 70% of people with IBD have reported bathroom accidents (fecal incontinence)? Did you also know that only around 20% ask for help from their physicians? It's a sensitive topic, to be sure, which is why I offer advice on how to cope with this problem and how to avoid it in the first place. If you're struggling with this issue I have tips that you can use today but the best advice is to talk to your doctor about it (and I discuss that also!). 2:53: IBD is not a pooping disease! 3:34: 8...
2017-10-1700 min
About IBDGetting Stress Relief With Dr Tiffany TaftHow does stress affect IBD? We know that stress does not cause IBD, but it does affect the disease. How does IBD actually cause stress, and what can we do to balance our lives in such a way that it does not affect us in a negative way? I talk with my guest, Dr Taft, about how she advises patients with chronic diseases on relieving stress and the tips and tools that have worked for her and her patients in integrating a comprehensive stress relief program into daily life. :28 The role of stress as it applies to...
2017-09-2642 min
Anxiety Road PodcastARP 081 What Is Shame?A look at some of the resources at Mindful and the EEOC regarding your rights as a worker with an mental health condition. The a look at shame as in what it is and the possible connections to anxiety and panic disorders. Resources Mentioned: The Up Goer Five Text Editor Mindful.org post on How to Be Mindful when Anxious The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunities Commission Page on Depression, PTSD, &Other Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace: Your Legal Rights Brene Brown on Shame Versus Guilt What Is Shame? How is it D...
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