Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health
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A commitment to putting mental and emotional well-being first can be a turning point in life. From developing a mindfulness practice to redefining ambition and success, hear the multitude of ways people can put their mental health first — and why each method is effective in its own way.
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Navigating Mental Health at Work | S3E1
Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health
09/13/23 • 32 min
It’s no secret that work causes us stress, but how can we prioritize our mental well-being while navigating the demands of our work? Host Frantzces Lys talks to Morra Aarons-Mele, mental health advocate, author, and self-described “anxious achiever” about the importance of understanding your mental health in order to create a work environment that supports your well-being. In this era of burnout and quiet quitting, Morra shares how she took back agency over her own time to restore balance in her mental health at work.
Morra Aarons-Mele is the co-founder of HelpfulConversations.co and hosts The Anxious Achiever by LinkedIn podcast. She is the author of the best selling book The Anxious Achiever: Turning Your Biggest Fears Into Your Leadership Superpower and Hiding in the Bathroom: How to Get Out There When You'd Rather Stay Home.
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Morra Aarons-Mele
Web: www.morraam.com
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morraaaronsmele/
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Living with Grief | S2E5
Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health
10/19/22 • 52 min
Grief can stem from losing a loved one — but we can also feel grief from other kinds of life events such as a complicated pregnancy or receiving a major diagnosis. Understanding that it’s okay to grieve in all these situations can be an important step on the path to healing and growth. Host Frantzces Lys talks to Tracy Grant, the editor-in-chief of Encyclopedia Britannica, who wrote a moving essay for the Washington Post about her experience with grieving a pregnancy, the loss of her husband, and her mother’s dementia diagnosis.Then Frantzces talks with Marisa Renee Lee, the author of “Grief is Love,” about how to sit with and honor grief.
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Reimagining Parenthood | S2E2
Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health
09/28/22 • 40 min
Every family has different needs when it comes to managing wellness, and there may be times when parents struggle to bring harmony into their households. In this episode of Turning Points, host Frantzces Lys talks with Julia Dennison, a single mother, about how she co-parents with her ex-husband and creates a village to support her child’s growth. Parenting expert Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart shares how finding community and embracing your full identity outside of parenthood can model positive mental health for your child.
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Bonus Episode | Marathon Monday | Turning Toward Nature | S1E5
Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health
10/06/21 • 19 min
In this bonus episode celebrating Marathon Monday, Frantzces talks to Joan Benoit Samuelson, an American Olympic Icon and two-time Boston Marathon winner. Samuelson recounts her struggle with anxiety after becoming a mother, and describes how running, gardening and a strong sense of place have kept her grounded through her long career. For a transcript of this episode and more information, visit Globe.com/turningpoints.
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Turning Points Through Mind and Body | S1E2
Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health
09/29/21 • 35 min
Exercise can help us not just physically, but also mentally and emotionally. In this episode, Frantzces talks to a Bostonite who says running with a group of fellow black men helps his mental health, and gets tips from a sports psychologist about how to talk to ourselves even when we’re not performing as well as we’d like. For a transcript of this episode and more information, visit Globe.com/turningpoints.
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Trailer | Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health | Season 1
Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health
09/03/21 • 3 min
A commitment to putting mental and emotional well-being first can be a turning point in life. From making meaningful connections in a digital world to mindfulness and meditation, hear the multitude of ways people can put their mental health first — and why each method is effective in its own way.
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Overcoming Stigmas in Mental Health and Living with Schizophrenia | S3E5
Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health
10/11/23 • 26 min
Stigma can affect everything from how we see ourselves to how we access help for our mental health. So how can we overcome shame around a mental health condition and medication?
Host Frantzces Lys talks with Rachel Star Withers, who has experienced these stigmas as a person living with schizophrenia, as well as licensed therapist Kati Morton. Both guests have found strength in taking ownership of the narrative, and have found that he best way to dismantle stereotypes surrounding mental health and medications is by talking openly and honestly.
Rachel Star Withers is an entertainer, stuntwoman, and person living with schizophrenia. She is the host of HealthLine / Psychcentral podcast Inside Schizophrenia and has appeared on MTV’s Ridiculousness, America’s Got Talent, Black Panther, and TUBI's #shockfight.
Kati Morton, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a highly sought-after speaker in the field of mental health. She has written two books on mental health: Are U Okay? A Guide to Caring for Your Mental Health and Traumatized: Identify, Understand, and Cope with PTSD and Emotional Stress . She hosts a mental health YouTube channel and a podcast named Ask Kati Anything.
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Kati Morton
Web: katimorton.com
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/katimorton
Podcast: Apple | Spotify | Amazon Music
Rachel Star Withers
Web: rachelstarlive.com | psychcentrail.com/is
YouTube: www.youtube.com/rachelstarlive
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Understanding Maternal Mental Health: Pregnancy & Postpartum | S3E4
Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health
10/04/23 • 29 min
There are significant ways that pregnancy and birth can shake our mental health. What can cause postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, and psychosis? Who can you turn to for help and support to pull you out of what can be an isolating experience? And what happens when the doctor's office itself causes even more anxiety?
Host Frantzces Lys first speaks with a doula and a reproductive psychiatrist on navigating mental health during pregnancy and how we can recognize the symptoms of postpartum disorders. Then Frantzces hears from a mom and patient advocate who navigated postpartum herself.
Dr. Shari Lusskin is a clinical professor of psychiatry, obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. Ebony Harvey is a registered nurse, doula, student nurse practitioner and a holistic health and wellness coach with a focus on maternal health. Jillian Amodio is an award-winning yoga instructor, writer, author, speaker, mental health advocate, licensed masters social worker and a mother of two children.
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Dr. Shari Lusskin:
Web: https://www.sharilusskinmd.com/
Ebony Harvey:
Web: https://inharmonyhw.com/ | https://matermea.com/overdue/
Social: Instagram
Jillian Amodio:
Web: www.waypointwellnesscenter.com/providers/jillian-amodio/ | momsformentalhealth.com/
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Exploring Cultural Differences in Mental Health | S3E3
Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health
09/27/23 • 26 min
No two mental health journeys are the same. Our unique identities and experiences play a huge role in shaping our perspectives and actions.
How can our cultures uplift our spirits and benefit our collective health? What’s preventing more therapists from various cultural backgrounds from joining the field? And how do you find a therapist who understands and respects your culture?
Host Frantzces Lys is joined by fellow experts in a roundtable discussion to explore how cultural differences shape our health journeys: Dulce Orozco is a therapist who focuses on women of Latina and Hispanic origin in her practice. Krystle Canare is deputy director of the National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association and vice chair of the Asian Mental Health Collective, working to destigmatize mental health in the AAPI communities. Dr. Earl Turner is a licensed psychologist, professor, internationally recognized speaker, and founder and executive director of Therapy for Black Kids, which provides mental health support and psychoeducational resources to parents.
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Dulce Orozco:
Web: www.dulceorozco.com
Social: Instagram
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latinaimmigranttherapist/
Krystle Canare:
Web: naapimha.org | tayohelp.com | asianmhc.org
Social: Instagram @naapimha | @tayohelp | @tayotrails
Dr. Earl Turner:
Web: www.drerlangerturner.com | www.therapyforblackkids.org
Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
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Therapist 101: Finding the Right One, Breaking Up, and Everything in Between | S3E2
Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health
09/20/23 • 28 min
Therapy is a big step in any mental health journey but finding a therapist who meets your needs can be daunting, and even discouraging. Join us as host Frantzces Lys talks to psychologist Dr. Charmain Jackman and licensed therapist Celeste Viciere about the process of finding the best therapist for you.
Frantczes and her expert guests discuss how to overcome the challenges of finding a therapist, which starts with understanding which type of therapy is right for you. It’s not always easy; the roadblocks to finding a therapist led psychologist Dr. Charmaine Jackman to create a directory called Innopsych that specializes in helping people connect with therapists of color. Frantczes and her guests also discuss when it’s time to “break up with” a therapist, if they’re not the right match for your needs.
Celeste Viciere, also known as Celeste the Therapist, is a renowned therapist based out of Boston who’s been in private practice since 2015. Celeste is also a best-selling author, mental health advocate and host of the “Celeste The Therapist” podcast . Dr. Charmaine Jackman is a licensed psychologist, speaker, writer, consultant and the Founder & CEO of InnoPsych, a company that focuses on disrupting racial inequities in mental health.
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Celeste Viciere:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celeste-the-therapist-3a3480121/
Dr. Charmain Jackman:
Web: www.innopsych.com | www.drcharmainjackman.com.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health have?
Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health currently has 24 episodes available.
What topics does Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health cover?
The podcast is about Health Care, Health & Fitness, Self Care, Parenting, Alternative Health, Mental Health, Doula, Podcasts, Wellbeing and Mindfulness.
What is the most popular episode on Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health?
The episode title 'Understanding Maternal Mental Health: Pregnancy & Postpartum | S3E4' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health?
The average episode length on Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health released?
Episodes of Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health?
The first episode of Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health was released on Sep 3, 2021.
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