Chat & Chai Podcast
Inland Empire Health Plan
Mental health is just as important as our physical health so why do so many of us struggle to see it that way?
Led by psychiatrist, Dr. Gayani DeSilva, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Amrita Rai, Chat and Chai explores the connection between our physical and mental wellbeing. Each week, our hosts combine their years of professional experience to shine a light on the way that our mental health plays a role in all that we do.
With the help of expert guest hosts and several cups of chai, Gayani and Amrita tackle topics from parenting to anxiety - all while giving listeners simple tools to use to work on being mentally well.
So grab some chai and let’s chat!
Chat & Chai is brought to you by Inland Empire Health Plan, a Medi-Cal and Medicare provider serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. For more information about IEHP, visit us online at www.iehp.org.
Led by psychiatrist, Dr. Gayani DeSilva, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Amrita Rai, Chat and Chai explores the connection between our physical and mental wellbeing. Each week, our hosts combine their years of professional experience to shine a light on the way that our mental health plays a role in all that we do.
With the help of expert guest hosts and several cups of chai, Gayani and Amrita tackle topics from parenting to anxiety - all while giving listeners simple tools to use to work on being mentally well.
So grab some chai and let’s chat!
Chat & Chai is brought to you by Inland Empire Health Plan, a Medi-Cal and Medicare provider serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. For more information about IEHP, visit us online at www.iehp.org.
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Episode 9: A Conversation on Pain (Part Two)
Chat & Chai Podcast
07/06/20 • 46 min
In the conclusion of our two-part series on pain, hosts Amrita and Gayani dig deeper on the many ways that pain can take shape. Our hosts provide expert insight on how to navigate through painful experiences in a healthy way and how to develop a coping skillset that will promote mental wellbeing.
For more information on Inland Empire Health Plan, visit us here: www.iehp.org
To connect with us on Instagram, visit us here: www.instagram.com/iehp_healthcare
If you are experiencing thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else, please go to your closest emergency room, call 911, or reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
For more information on Inland Empire Health Plan, visit us here: www.iehp.org
To connect with us on Instagram, visit us here: www.instagram.com/iehp_healthcare
If you are experiencing thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else, please go to your closest emergency room, call 911, or reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Episode 8: A Conversation on Pain (Part One)
Chat & Chai Podcast
06/29/20 • 35 min
In a two-part episode, hosts Amrita and Gayani explore the topic of pain. Pain takes many shapes and healthily acknowledging and moving through pain requires emotional and mental strength. Our hosts provide insight and tips in the first episode of this two-part series.
For more information on Inland Empire Health Plan, visit us here: www.iehp.org
To connect with us on Instagram, visit us here: www.instagram.com/iehp_healthcare
If you are experiencing thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else, please go to your closest emergency room, call 911, or reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
For more information on Inland Empire Health Plan, visit us here: www.iehp.org
To connect with us on Instagram, visit us here: www.instagram.com/iehp_healthcare
If you are experiencing thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else, please go to your closest emergency room, call 911, or reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Episode 7: Understanding Substance Abuse with Dr. Avalos (Part Two)
Chat & Chai Podcast
06/22/20 • 45 min
Alongside Addiction Medicine Physician, Dr. Avalos, Gayani and Amrita continue their conversation on substance abuse. Equally insightful and compassionate, our hosts explore an often misunderstood and misrepresented topic with clinical and practical viewpoints.
If you are experiencing thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else, please go to your closest emergency room, call 911, or reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Remember that you are not alone. Reach out for help. Mental health help is available and we want you to seek help.
If you are experiencing thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else, please go to your closest emergency room, call 911, or reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Remember that you are not alone. Reach out for help. Mental health help is available and we want you to seek help.
Episode 6: Understanding Substance Abuse with Guest Dr. Avalos (Part One)
Chat & Chai Podcast
06/15/20 • 48 min
On our sixth episode, we're introducing a new guest host, Dr. Avalos! Dr. Avalos is an Addiction Medicine Physician for the County of San Bernardino and provides years of experience working with individuals overcoming substance abuse.
Alongside Dr. Avalos, our hosts explore substance abuse with sensitivity and a clinical insight into an often misunderstood topic.
If you are experiencing thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else, please go to your closest emergency room, call 911, or reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Remember that you are not alone. Reach out for help. Mental health help is available and we want you to seek help.
Alongside Dr. Avalos, our hosts explore substance abuse with sensitivity and a clinical insight into an often misunderstood topic.
If you are experiencing thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else, please go to your closest emergency room, call 911, or reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Remember that you are not alone. Reach out for help. Mental health help is available and we want you to seek help.
Episode 5: Examining Resilience & Our Ability to Endure and Overcome
Chat & Chai Podcast
06/08/20 • 37 min
Gayani and Amrita discuss resilience and our ability to bounce back from challenging and stressful experiences. Gayani provides a helpful skill she learned in her residency program about tackling projects and stressful to do lists. The two discuss the flight or fight impact on a biological level and how rumination on past events can signal our brain to release stress hormones.
Follow us on social media!: www.instagram.com/iehp_healthcare and use #ChatAndChai to discuss the episodes!
For a corresponding meditation, visit IEHP's additional podcast, Health Talk: https://www.spreaker.com/show/health-talk
For more information on Inland Empire Health Plan, visit us here: www.iehp.org
Follow us on social media!: www.instagram.com/iehp_healthcare and use #ChatAndChai to discuss the episodes!
For a corresponding meditation, visit IEHP's additional podcast, Health Talk: https://www.spreaker.com/show/health-talk
For more information on Inland Empire Health Plan, visit us here: www.iehp.org
Episode 4: The Importance of Friendship.
Chat & Chai Podcast
06/01/20 • 38 min
In this week's episode, Gayani and Amrita explore the topic of friendship and how healthy friendships can improve our mental wellbeing.
Together, they chat on how solid friendships are important in romantic relationships, our human need for connection, and how to cultivate a tight knit group of friends.
For those interested in guided meditations, check out IEHP's other podcast, Health Talk, here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/health-talk
For more information about Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), visit us online here: www.iehp.org
Together, they chat on how solid friendships are important in romantic relationships, our human need for connection, and how to cultivate a tight knit group of friends.
For those interested in guided meditations, check out IEHP's other podcast, Health Talk, here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/health-talk
For more information about Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), visit us online here: www.iehp.org
Episode 3: A Discussion on Suicide, Warning Signs, Myths, and More
Chat & Chai Podcast
05/25/20 • 41 min
In episode three, Dr. DeSilva and Amrita explore the often taboo and stigmatized topic of suicide with a special focus on identifying signs and breaking down harmful myths. Together, they offer clinical insight into suicide and suicidal ideation as well as provide resources available for those in need.
If you are experiencing thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else, please go to your closest emergency room, call 911, or reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
For more information on Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), visit us online here: www.iehp.org
If you are experiencing thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else, please go to your closest emergency room, call 911, or reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
For more information on Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), visit us online here: www.iehp.org
Episode 2: Let's Talk About Grief & COVID-19.
Chat & Chai Podcast
05/18/20 • 34 min
In this episode, Gayani and Amrita dive into the topic of grief and how it especially relates to life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hear mental health experts talk about phases of grief, experiencing loss because of the COVID-19 crisis, and how we can give ourselves grace to feel.
For grief meditations mentioned in the episode, you can view that here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/health-talk
For more information on Inland Empire Health Plan, visit us here: www.iehp.org
Hear mental health experts talk about phases of grief, experiencing loss because of the COVID-19 crisis, and how we can give ourselves grace to feel.
For grief meditations mentioned in the episode, you can view that here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/health-talk
For more information on Inland Empire Health Plan, visit us here: www.iehp.org
Episode 1: COVID-19 & Loneliness.
Chat & Chai Podcast
05/04/20 • 33 min
On the first episode of Chat & Chai, we're discussing just how to deal with this new sense of loneliness that many of us may be experiencing during social distancing.
So grab some chai and let's get started!
So grab some chai and let's get started!
Episode 10: Educating Ourselves on Racism to Challenge Prejudicial Thoughts (Part One)
Chat & Chai Podcast
07/13/20 • 32 min
In a two-part series, Gayani and Amrita have a candid conversation on racism.
With a focus on how to identify and challenge prejudicial and racist thoughts, Gayani and Amrita approach this topic with a focus on how systemic racism can have a serious impact on our brains and our mental health.
Through mindfulness and education, Gayani and Amrita implore listeners to challenge their own thoughts on race, prejudice, and cultural appropriation.
To connect with us, follow IEHP on Instagram at www.instagram.com/iehp_healthcare or share that you're listening and use #ChatAndChai
For more information on Inland Empire Health Plan, visit us here: www.iehp.org
To connect with us on Instagram, visit us here: www.instagram.com/iehp_healthcare
If you are experiencing thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else, please go to your closest emergency room, call 911, or reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
With a focus on how to identify and challenge prejudicial and racist thoughts, Gayani and Amrita approach this topic with a focus on how systemic racism can have a serious impact on our brains and our mental health.
Through mindfulness and education, Gayani and Amrita implore listeners to challenge their own thoughts on race, prejudice, and cultural appropriation.
To connect with us, follow IEHP on Instagram at www.instagram.com/iehp_healthcare or share that you're listening and use #ChatAndChai
For more information on Inland Empire Health Plan, visit us here: www.iehp.org
To connect with us on Instagram, visit us here: www.instagram.com/iehp_healthcare
If you are experiencing thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else, please go to your closest emergency room, call 911, or reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
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