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Wisdom Within

Wisdom Within

By Kathleen Surline @WisdomWithin

Encouraging mental health awareness, self-advocacy, recovery and HOPE, for all those living with mental health conditions - and everyone who cares about them!
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The “Episode #8 - The “Just the Facts” Episode on mood disorders!

Wisdom WithinFeb 21, 2019

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Season2Episode1.”Coping When Life Doesn’t Go To Plan”

Season2Episode1.”Coping When Life Doesn’t Go To Plan”

After a break to relocate, regroup, recertification, and oh, yes, a pandemic, WisdomWithin returns for Season 2, with a timely look at “Coping when life doesn’t go to plan” with your humble PodHostess & NY Certified Peer Specialist in Mental Health, Kathleen Surline.
Mar 10, 202135:42
E21 - The “Teens & Tough Stuff & Project Semi-colon” Episode. (Lived Experience Series)

E21 - The “Teens & Tough Stuff & Project Semi-colon” Episode. (Lived Experience Series)

Join your podhostess and peer support human, Kathy Surline as we tackle some tough stuff this round. This episode is an honest discussion about the prevalence of suicide among young people, and their generational shift in the willingness to seek help. if you are in danger or in need of support, please reach out to seek the help you need. Then, have patience with yourself and with those who can help you move forward. All good things, fellow humans.
Apr 28, 201926:28
Episode #20: The “What Lifts Us, Radical Acceptance, To Be-Not To Do, Get Good@Practice” Episode

Episode #20: The “What Lifts Us, Radical Acceptance, To Be-Not To Do, Get Good@Practice” Episode

Join our 20th Episode mini-party! Today’s segments look at what lifts us up when the world is falling apart, viewing life from a to be list rather than a to do list, and how what we practice, we get good at, presented by your humble podhostess and peer support human, Kathleen Surline, and show dogs Bella & Biggs.
Apr 19, 201933:29
Episode #19: The “Howdies Around the World, Who’s Your Safe Person & Sometimes, That’s YOU!” Episode
Apr 11, 201932:29
Episode #18: The “How the Heck Do We Cope with Grief When We Already Live With Depression?” Episode

Episode #18: The “How the Heck Do We Cope with Grief When We Already Live With Depression?” Episode

Join your humble podhostess and peer support human, Kathy Surline, sharing thoughts and tools to consider when bereavement and loss darken our lives. This episode is dedicated to the beautiful spirit of Denise Jewel Mulvihill, who passed from this life on Thursday, March 28th, 2019; real mother of two, spare mother to many, giver of compassion and light, teacher to many, nurse-midwife to thousands, lover of so many things - including, but not limited to, humans, animals, mountains, beverages on the porch with friends, great times and a really good story.
Apr 02, 201931:17
Episode #17: The “How the Heck Do I Stop Obsessing?” Episode!

Episode #17: The “How the Heck Do I Stop Obsessing?” Episode!

While your humble & devoted podhostess and peer support human, Kathy Surline, hadn’t planned to record a podcast today, this one sort of jumped right in front of her. Tune in to see if anything rings a bell where YOU live.
Mar 29, 201934:54
Episode 16: The “Self-care In Times of Struggle, or Your Sensitivity is a Super Power” Episode!

Episode 16: The “Self-care In Times of Struggle, or Your Sensitivity is a Super Power” Episode!

Your podhostess and peer support human, Kathy Surline, walks through self care during times of crisis or struggle with real time tips and tools you can use, and how all those of us who struggle with being “over” sensitive, actually have a superpower!
Mar 28, 201938:41
Episode #15: The “What the Heck is a Peer Support Specialist and How Do I Get One?” Episode!

Episode #15: The “What the Heck is a Peer Support Specialist and How Do I Get One?” Episode!

Join your WisdomWithin podhostess and peer support human, Kathy Surline, for our inside look at what peer support is, who does it, what we do, where we do it, why we do it and how!
Mar 27, 201928:36
Episode #14: The “What the Heck is Mindfulness?” Episode!

Episode #14: The “What the Heck is Mindfulness?” Episode!

Well, we obviously keep mentioning it, but exactly what is it? What does the science say? Does it really help? And what if I only have a minute or two, here and there, to give it a try? All this and more, with your podhostess and peer support human, Kathy Surline, & our support dogs, Bella & Biggs, snoring along in the background.
Mar 24, 201925:41
Episode #Not13 - The “Calming Our Noisy Minds” Episode!

Episode #Not13 - The “Calming Our Noisy Minds” Episode!

Hotels don’t have 13th floors, which leads us to going with “Not13” for this episode number! We are completely judgment free here, but still, slightly superstitious. ;-) Join In once again, with your humble pod hostess and peer support human, Kathy Surline, for real talk and helpful conversation around calming our noisy minds.
Mar 23, 201929:45
Episode #12 - The “How to Get Through a Panic Attack” Episode!

Episode #12 - The “How to Get Through a Panic Attack” Episode!

Whether you live with panic attacks and anxiety, or support someone who does, learn what you can do to help things get better! Join your humble podhostess and peer support human, Kathy Surline for helpful tools you can use, and some legit tips from real therapists!
Mar 14, 201938:34
Episode #11 - The “Self-Soothe” Episode!

Episode #11 - The “Self-Soothe” Episode!

Your pod-hostess & peer support human, Kathy Surline shares self-soothing tips for each of our five senses, small behind the scenes changes you can make to lower stress, and aiming our focus toward the positive!
Mar 14, 201933:26
Episode 10: The “Downs & Ups” Episode!

Episode 10: The “Downs & Ups” Episode!

Come on in, sit by the fire with your podhostess and peer support human, Kathy Surline, as we share some simple explanations about some common mental health conditions; then some thoughts on some actual upsides related to certain conditions, and a new feature segment called “A to Z”, with today’s take, “A to Zen Encouragement for Life”!
Mar 13, 201928:50
Episode 9: The “In the Moment” Episode!

Episode 9: The “In the Moment” Episode!

Join your pod-hostess & peer support human, Kathy Surline, as we look at in the moment helps & tools to turn to when we are emotionally struggling.
Mar 11, 201931:46
The “Episode #8 - The “Just the Facts” Episode on mood disorders!

The “Episode #8 - The “Just the Facts” Episode on mood disorders!

Join your pod-hostess and peer support specialist, Kathy Surline for a discussion around the two most common mental health diagnoses, Depression and Bipolar disorders; how they are alike, how they differ, and the range of treatments available toward recovery!
Feb 21, 201929:17
Episode #7 - “The Mighty” Episode!

Episode #7 - “The Mighty” Episode!

Join us as we check in with our friends from the mighty.com on a variety of great mental health topics! By the end, even our support dogs are chiming in!
Feb 20, 201939:50
Episode 6 - The “Understanding ACEs” Episode!

Episode 6 - The “Understanding ACEs” Episode!

The first in our series around outpatient treatment experience, this episode looks into our understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), the toxic stress they can cause to our wellbeing and future health, and looks at resources toward resilience and recovery.
Feb 19, 201923:55
Episode #5 - The “Awareness” Episode”!

Episode #5 - The “Awareness” Episode”!

This episode brings awareness to the forefront, with our Mythbusters segment, a look at our amazing brains, and even more resources for your own wellness journey, or, in support of someone else’s!
Feb 18, 201933:13
Episode #4 - The “Resources” Episode!

Episode #4 - The “Resources” Episode!

Join your pod hostess, Kathy Surline, who, despite her temporary congestion, brings you great tips and resource options to consider on your own wellness journey, or in support of someone living with a mental health condition.
Feb 18, 201936:02
Episode #3- The “Whats in Your Wellness Toolkit?” Episode!

Episode #3- The “Whats in Your Wellness Toolkit?” Episode!

From vital self care to worry stones, ice cubes, creativity and practice, practice, practice, join your sniffly pod hostess, Kathy Surline, for a deep dive into the possibilities of a Personal Wellness Toolkit!
Feb 18, 201930:16
Intro #2 - The “Nuts & Bolts” Episode!

Intro #2 - The “Nuts & Bolts” Episode!

A follow up to our first episode, now that our tech abilities are at least on the newbie track! (Hey Lou Bega went to Mambo #5 before he was happy!) Nuts & Bolts is about what we do, why we do it, what’s coming in future episodes, and how you can be part of it!
Feb 16, 201931:30
The Intro Episode!

The Intro Episode!

WisdomWithin: on a mission for good! Got the microphone on, got the support dogs, and here we go!
Feb 15, 201930:46