Going Through Depression And Anxiety Episodes

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Mary O'Dwyer shares the transformative power of breath work in stress management. Our conversation takes a deep and personal turn with Mary O'Dwyer, who candidly recounts her evolution from a skeptic to a passionate advocate for spirituality and alternative healing. Mary's remarkable narrative is not just about embracing practices like Reiki and breath work but about the power these tools have to usher in extraordinary perso...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Ever wondered how movies can serve as a beacon of hope and a means of personal healing? Join me, Bettina Brown, as I share an enriching conversation with Phil Strangolagali, the author of "Jesus Loves Movies." Phil's heartfelt journey through grief and how films became his lifeline will resonate with anyone who's ever been touched by the magic of movies. Together, we delve into the massive impact movies can have on our liv...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Have you ever wondered how to cope and transform grief into something meaningful? Join us for an enriching conversation with the inspiring Annie Gudger, author of the powerful memoir, The Fifth Chamber. She vulnerably shares her journey of grieving her husband's death while pregnant and the way she constructed a legacy for her offspring from the ashes of her loss. Annie's testament to strength and resilience will leave you f...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode of "In the Rising: A Health and Wellness Podcast," host Bettina Brown tackles the topic of health and wellness from a holistic perspective. As a physical therapist with a personal connection to cancer, Bettina dives into the importance of addressing multiple dimensions of life during and after recovery. Bettina starts the episode by reflecting on her own journey and how it has shaped her podcast and website...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. OVERTHINKING ABOUT YOU: Navigating Romantic Relationships When You Have Anxiety, OCD, &/or Depression By ALLISON RASKIN ALLISON RASKIN is a New York Times bestselling author. She is also the co-host of the popular podcast Just Between Us and co-creator of a YouTube channel by the same name. Allison has written and developed multiple TV shows and created the original scripted podcast Gossip. A vocal mental health advoc...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. April is National Poetry Month. Why does this matter? Well, in the way that music can change a feeling in someones heart and change their mood, poetry has the same ability. Ne research shows that poetry is very powerful- not just in the words, but how it can stimulate the reward centers of the brain. This means that emotional expression can change. It is why some of us will remember poetry years after memorizing ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Domestic Violence: It's a devastating, but common issue. In the U.S. - over 10 million adults experience domestic violence annually. 1 in 4 women and 1 and 10 men will experience it in their lifetime. On a typical day, domestic violence hotlines nationwide receive almost 20,000 calls. And Covid-19 has only exacerbated the problem. In the new book - Paper Doll Lina - author ROBYN LUCAS - delivers an honest and deeply ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Did you know by simply looking up at the stars, you could improve your personal growth? Astronomical Mindfulness offers fascinating insights while providing: · A new way to observe and understand our amazing skies · Mindfulness tools for living in the moment and considering your place in space · A history of how humans throughout time have connected to the cosmos · Interactive elements to enhance your observations and brin...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Domestic Violence. This is a term that pulls up images of pain, bruises, sadness. The thing is domestic violence is more than that. It can be emotional and psychological in nature, not just physical. When we feel safe at home, we can go out and realize that we can be safe in the world. My guest today, Sabrina Osso has created the Osso safe certification program that helps family members and children be oh-so-safe in their...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode of the "In the Rising" podcast, host Bettina M. Brown welcomes Rena Romano, an author, advocate, TEDx speaker, and survivor of sexual abuse. Rena shares her powerful testimony and discusses her journey to healing and transformation. She emphasizes the importance of breaking the silence surrounding sexual abuse and empowering survivors. Throughout the episode, Rena highlights how she has embraced her past a...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode, Ashley Michelle shares her powerful journey of triumph over trauma. Titled "Finding Strength Through Tragedy," the book focuses on the healing process after experiencing horrific traumas. Ashley opens up about the various layers of trauma she has encountered throughout her life, starting from witnessing her biological dad's violent behavior as a child and facing bullying in school. The pivotal moment came in ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. What does it mean to have crippling anxiety and panic attacks? My guest today is K.C. Poitras. She knows this struggle first hand. She would struggle to leave the house, but with the strength and courage to ask for help, slowly learned how to cope with these feelings. In this podcast, she describes these events in much more detail, and shares her love for one thing that makes her vulnerable also: being an author. In fact, ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. You decide. You decide to walk forward on the dusty and dark path through tragedy. There is no guarantee for when the sunshine will penetrate your heart again. But, each step forward pulls you towards light. Shannon Dingle describes her story of abuse, tragedy, love, and loss with her new book Living Brave: Lessons from Hurt, Lighting the Way to Hope. Thank you for your time and interest in this podc...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. I had the pleasure of speaking to Precious Brady-Davis on afternoon in July 2021. She recently published her book, I Have Always Been Me, in which she describes her childhood in great depth. She was abandoned... several times but key parental figures in her life. She realized that she was "different" and so did others. This meant that her biracial background was an area of contention, as well as her "feminine" ways. Preci...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. This is Part 2 of the interview with Emily Lauren Dick, author of Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body. Join me in part two of this interview. Connect with me, and tell me how your body image affects your day-to-day life. If you enjoy listening to my podcast, please consider leaving a 5-star review and subscribing. And keep sharing episodes with friends and family and on social media. T...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. : How can having a positive body image be more than just a superficial view of oneself? Well, in this interview, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with a Emily Lauren Dick, the author of Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body. Join me in part one of this interview. Connect with me, and tell me how your body image affects your day-to-day life. If you enjoy listening to my podcast, please consider leaving a 5-s...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Depression is something that affects all of us at some point or another. There are different levels and degrees of depression, but taking care of ourselves during such a time is so very important. I review some of the points of this article, and share some points of my own journey. And here is a hotline to call if you find yourself needing help right now. I also reference Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Thank you f...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. (Step 5 of 7 Self-Love Mini-Series) Protect yourself from unhealthy relationships We all instinctively know that protection involves the physical sense of not being harmed, but there is another way just as violent but leaves no mark, which is the realm of emotional and psychological violence. These pretty often don't get the same sort of recognition because they are not so visible but they are extremely hurtful to a person,...