PTSD and Beyond

EP 121: Mindfulness with Ted Meissner

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"It's not wrong, it's telling me something," Ted Meissner

This week on PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Deb connects with International Speaker and Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher, Ted Meissner. Ted's "work" in mindfulness includes co-hosting and presenting with Jon Kabat-Zinn and Anne Twohig on their international series "Mindfulness as a Love Affair with Life" to 400+ mindfulness teachers representing 50 countries as well as bringing mindfulness into the corporate sector teaching 10,000+ participants at a Fortune 50 global company.

Ted shares with us deeper understanding of mindfulness and practical ways to move from practice to mindfulness to "being a part of you."

In this episode we cover:

~ Rehearsing and rehashing

~ Anchors and the different types of anchors

~ Research on mindfulness

~ Disregulation and reframing

~ and MORE!

To connect with Ted and learn more about his work in MBSR, find him at:

~ Ted Meissner - LinkedIn

~ Website: PresentMomentMindfulness.com

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For further information about the PTSD and Beyond Podcast, global #PTSDandBeyond Twitter Chat (every MON @ 8 p.m. ET), and PTSDandBeyond.org, connect at: Hello@PTSDandBeyond.org

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EP 120: Connection

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Connection. What is the value of connect with mental health? If you're a trauma survivor, have anxiety....depression...social anxiety...how does our mental health affect making connections? What are the 3 C's of Connection?

In Episode 120 of PTSD and Beyond Podcast, Dr. Deb shares an overview of the 3 C's of Connection as well as summarizes the PTSD and Beyond Global Twitter Chat discussion of Connection which reached #3 of all global Twitter Chats on 12/13/2021

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For further information about the PTSD and Beyond Podcast, global #PTSDandBeyond Twitter Chat (every MON @ 8 p.m. ET), and PTSDandBeyond.org, connect at: Hello@PTSDandBeyond.org

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EP 119: Dr. Herbert Benson‘s The Relaxation Response

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In 1975, Associate Professor of Medicine at the Harvard Medical School published a book called, the Relaxation Response. Dr. Herbert Benson, M.D. with Miriam Z. Klipper put together a simple meditative technique that has helped millions with fatigue, anxiety, and stress.

Dr. Deb Lindh shares an overview of the Relaxation Response, passages that called out to her, as well as the main components of the Relaxation Response technique. Once learned, the Relaxation Response takes only 10 - 20 minutes a day and can relieve stress, tension, and anxiety leading to a richer, fuller, and healthier life (Benson, 1975).

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For further information about the PTSD and Beyond Podcast, global #PTSDandBeyond Twitter Chat (every MON @ 8 p.m. ET), and PTSDandBeyond.org, connect at: Hello@PTSDandBeyond.org

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EP 118: Meaningful, Accessible, and Meaningful Mental Health with Jordan Brown

Episode 118 of PTSD and Beyond Podcast, we welcome lived-experience Social Worker, advocate, and author of the weekly newsletter Mental Health Update and In Search of Happiness, Jordan Brown.

Jordan shares his journey of being caregiver to a family member that lead to awareness of his own mental health. His passion for creating authentic mental health content led to staring The Mental Health Update to empower others with accessible, meaningful mental health information.

Connect with Jordan at:

Web: The Mental Health Update

Twitter: @JPBrown5

LinkedIn: Jordan Brown

EP 117: Mental Fitness & the Brain-Gut Connection with Cara Bradley

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Best-selling author of On the Verge, leading authority of body-brain strategies, and named one of the “12 Most Powerful Women in the Mindfulness Movement” by Mindful Magazine Cara Bradley joins the PTSD and Beyond Podcast.  Cara is a leading authority of mental fitness having led thousands through her signature body-first strategies. She shares over 30 years of mind-body training with F500 companies, start-ups, and college sports teams. She is the founder of Verge Yoga Center and host of the podcast, On the Verge.

 In this episode, Cara covers:

~ Brain Fog and the Gut Connection

~ Full Connection and Presence

~ the Figure 8 Technique

~ Cross-Training Fitness

~ Feeling and Performing at Our Best

~ the Mental Fitness Boot Camp!

~ And MORE!

To learn more about Cara Bradley and register for the FREE Mental Fitness Boot Camp in partnership with Mindful Leader connect:

Web: CaraBradley.net

Twitter: @CaraMBradley

Instagram: @CaraBradleyLife

Facebook: Cara Bradley

Best-selling Book: On the Verge

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For further information about the PTSD and Beyond Podcast, global #PTSDandBeyond Twitter Chat (every MON @ 8 p.m. ET), and PTSDandBeyond.org, connect at: Hello@PTSDandBeyond.org

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EP 116: Dr. Pamela Hall and Military Sexual Trauma

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode of PTSD and Beyond contains information of a sensitive nature. As with all podcast episodes, practicing self-care is important.

Be mindful to pause if needed and reach out for support at your local care/country helpline some numbers are provided here (1-800-273-TALK (8255) USA; 116 123 UK; 131 114 Australia).

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Why it matters? Female service members are more likely to be sexually assaulted by a fellow member of the military than shot by an enemy combatant at war. How can the unit be cohesive after an assault? How can someone have "your 6" after an assault?

 

PTSD and Beyond Podcast welcomes back Dr. Pamela Hall, Author of PTSD Unplugged and Clinical and Forensic Psychologist provides evaluations for the Veteran's Administration and is a Qualified Medical Examiner for the State of California.

Dr. Pam shares with us the importance of recognizing signs of military sexual trauma, places to get help, veterans assistance, and changes within the armed forces.

 

To learn more about Dr. Pamela Hall and PTSD Unplugged connect at:

Book: PTSD Unplugged

Twitter: @PamelaHallPhD @PTSDUnplugged

Insta: @PamelaHallPhD @PTSDUnplugged

 

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For further information about the PTSD and Beyond Podcast, global #PTSDandBeyond Twitter Chat (every MON @ 8 p.m. ET), and PTSDandBeyond.org, connect at: Hello@PTSDandBeyond.org

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EP 115: Psychological Distress of Diagnosis with Dr. Kerstin de Wit

When meeting with a doctor, provider, therapist...anyone who's delivering important news...has their delivery of communication caused stress? Did the initial understanding of the information cause a reaction distress?

In this week's PTSD and Beyond Podcast, we welcome guest, Dr. Kerstin de Wit, who shares with us the importance of communication within the medical community to patients and clients.

 

Dr. de Wit deconstructs communication examples specifically the psychological distress of thrombosis touching the ER and into family practice.

Learn more about her work at:

Twitter: @KerstindeWit

 

EP114: Change, Growth, Awareness - YEAH!

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Change, growth, awareness...YEAH!

Throughout PTS and mental health recovery....or any kind of recovery...some people make comments like, "Let it go!" How do we do that? What is it like when we notice that we've changed? Something is different aaaaannnnd....we're NOT reacting! Omgish! No reaction? Then that pause....the pause of awareness.

Give a listen to this PTSD and Beyond episode where Dr. Deb experiences this awareness and decided to Grab the Mic!

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EP 113: Communication

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I couldn't help myself. I grabbed the mic and started recording! This podcast episode is about communication and not just any communication...it's cycle-breaking level communication.

Give a listen!

 

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EP 112: Decision Making

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Decisions are a part of life. For a person with (or even without) a mental health challenge and PTS, making decisions can be a struggle. Making decisions can lead to second-guessing and even procrastination and indecision.

 

In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Deb shares:

~ Decision making is a learned skill

~ 10+ways to build decision making skills

~ Examples of practical action items

~ A great kids movie to embrace mistake making

~ Mistakes that turned into the greatest modern inventions

More on PTSD and Beyond:

For further information about the PTSD and Beyond Podcast, global #PTSDandBeyond Twitter Chat (every MON @ 8 p.m. ET), and PTSDandBeyond.org, connect at: Hello@PTSDandBeyond.org

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