
The SMI Bulldog
By Brian Black
We talk about SMI (Serious Mental Illness) advocacy and public policy

"The Extraordinary Ordinary" (2020)
The SMI Bulldog • By Brian Black • Mar 18, 2021
Loading…
00:00
45:57
1x

GUEST: Author Pete Earley
Honored to have Pete Earley on this episode - one of the most authoritative voices for SMI (Seriously Mentally Illness) in our community.
GUEST: Pete Earley
http://www.peteearley.com/
The SMI Bulldog
https://www.facebook.com/TheSMIBulldog
Arizona SMI Advocacy and Public Policy Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/arizonasmiadvocates
38:22
April 03, 2022

GUEST: State Representative Cesar Chavez
GUEST: Rep. Cesar Chavez (Legislative District 29) joins us to talk about SMI advocacy in Arizona
https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=54&legislator=1887
The SMI Bulldog
https://www.facebook.com/TheSMIBulldog
Arizona SMI Advocacy and Public Policy Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/arizonasmiadvocates
30:09
March 04, 2022

GUEST: Amy Silverman, "Crisis In Mental Care"
GUEST: Amy Silverman, Arizona Journalist of the Year 2021
The best journalism about mental health/mental illness in Arizona we have seen in a really long time: https://azcir.org/news/2021/10/19/crisis-in-mental-health-care-arnold-v-sarn/
Amy Silverman
https://www.amy-silverman.com/
https://www.facebook.com/amy.silverman
https://twitter.com/amysilvermanaz
The SMI Bulldog
https://www.facebook.com/TheSMIBulldog
Arizona SMI Advocacy and Public Policy Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/arizonasmiadvocates
35:24
February 04, 2022

GUEST: Anne Fuestel - movies/advocacy "Sunset Blvd."
GUEST: Author Anne Feustel, "Our Favorite Movies: How Films Affect Our Mental Health" to talk about "Prison Dogs"
https://wearewritingwisely.com/our-favorite-movies/
https://www.facebook.com/WritingWisely/
The SMI Bulldog
https://www.facebook.com/TheSMIBulldog
https://www.facebook.com/groups/arizonasmiadvocates
36:58
December 03, 2021

GUEST: Kellan Fluckiger, Your Ultimate Life
GUEST: Kellan Fluckiger, Your Ultimate Life Podcast
https://www.kellanfluckiger.com/
https://your-ultimate-life-by-kellan-fluckiger.simplecast.com/episodes
The SMI Bulldog
https://www.facebook.com/TheSMIBulldog
https://www.facebook.com/groups/arizonasmiadvocates
21:12
November 19, 2021

GUEST: Mental Health Attorney Charles "Chick" Arnold
GUEST: Mental Health Attorney Charles "Chick" Arnold
Honored to have Chick Arnold on the podcast - these stories will help explain why:
https://azcir.org/news/2021/10/20/40-years-later-arnold-v-sarn-legacy-lives-on/
The SMI Bulldog
https://www.facebook.com/TheSMIBulldog
https://www.facebook.com/groups/arizonasmiadvocates
http://linktr.ee/thesmilbulldog
25:51
November 10, 2021

GUEST: Anne Fuestel - movies/advocacy "Prison Dogs"
GUEST: Author Anne Feustel, "Our Favorite Movies: How Films Affect Our Mental Health" to talk about "Prison Dogs"
https://wearewritingwisely.com/our-favorite-movies/
https://www.facebook.com/WritingWisely/
The SMI Bulldog
https://www.facebook.com/TheSMIBulldog
https://www.facebook.com/groups/arizonasmiadvocates
14:47
November 06, 2021

GUEST: Jack W. Gregory, Poet & The Accident Journalist
GUEST: Jack W. Gregory, Poet & The Accident Journalist
https://www.facebook.com/jwgreg
The SMI Bulldog
https://www.facebook.com/groups/arizonasmiadvocates
https://www.facebook.com/TheSMIBulldog
https://twitter.com/thesmibulldog
42:11
October 31, 2021

GUEST: Author Richard Capriola, "The Addicted Child"
GUEST: Richard Capriola, Author of "The Addicted Child"
https://helptheaddictedchild.com/
The SMI Bulldog
https://www.facebook.com/groups/arizonasmiadvocates
https://www.facebook.com/TheSMIBulldog
https://twitter.com/thesmibulldog
12:36
October 23, 2021

GUEST: Steve Bisson, "Finding Your Way Through Therapy"
GUEST: Author, Therapist, Podcast Host Steve Bisson
Finding Your Way Through Therapy
https://www.facebook.com/FindingWayThroughTherapy/
The SMI Bulldog
https://www.facebook.com/TheSMIBulldog
https://www.facebook.com/groups/arizonasmiadvocates
18:42
October 16, 2021

GUEST: Author Anne Feustel, "Our Favorite Movies"
GUEST: Author Anne Feustel, "Our Favorite Movies: How Films Affect Our Mental Health" to talk about "Short Term 12"
https://wearewritingwisely.com/our-favorite-movies/
https://www.facebook.com/WritingWisely/
The SMI Bulldog
https://www.facebook.com/TheSMIBulldog
https://www.facebook.com/groups/arizonasmiadvocates
18:28
October 02, 2021

GUEST: Janet Hays, Healing Minds NOLA
GUEST: Janet Hays from Healing Minds NOLA
Healing Minds NOLA: https://healingmindsnola.org/
http://www.janethaysforsheriff.com/
39:39
September 25, 2021

"Requiem For a Dream" (2000)
"Requiem For a Dream" (2000) & addiction, sobriety
GUEST: Author Nadia Bruce-Rawlins
Nadia Bruce-Rawlins
https://www.nadiabrucerawlings.com/
https://www.facebook.com/NadiaBruceRawlingsWriter
https://twitter.com/nadiarawlings
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
24:03
July 19, 2021

"The Three Faces of Eve" (1957)
"The Three Faces of Eve" (1957) & dissociative identity disorder
GUEST: Jill Riley, Post Traumatic Faith Podcast
Jill Riley
http://www.jillriley.com
https://www.facebook.com/jillriley.author
https://twitter.com/jillrileyauthor
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilcomment@mail.com
28:24
July 15, 2021

"Safe" (1995)
"Safe" (1995) & sustainability, chemical sensitivity
GUEST: Molly, No Railings Podcast
https://twitter.com/NoRailings
https://www.instagram.com/norailingspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/NoRailings
Mental Heath Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
38:10
July 12, 2021

"Ben Is Back" (2018)
"Ben is Back" (2018) & anxiety and mental illness in families
GUEST: Award-Winning Author Lynn McLaughin, "Jackson"
Lynn McMaughlin
https://lynnmclaughlin.com/
https://www.facebook.com/lynnmclaughlin.co/
https://twitter.com/lynnmcla
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
29:46
July 08, 2021

"The Dark Horse" (2014)
"The Dark Horse" (2014) & chess and bipolar disorder
GUEST: Author Anne Feustel, "Our Favorite Movies: How Films Affect Our Mental Health"
Writing Wisely
https://wearewritingwisely.com/
https://www.facebook.com/WritingWisely
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
40:23
July 05, 2021

"Thank You For Your Service" (2017)
"Thank You For Your Service" (2017) & PTSD, depression, anxiety
GUEST: Jayson Miller, Miller's Military Moments
Miller's Military Moments
https://millersmilitarymoments.com/
https://twitter.com/miller_thatsme
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
31:14
June 24, 2021

"The Theory of Everything" (2014)
"The Theory of Everything" (2014) & depression and disability issues
GUEST: Voice Over Artist Amy Sinha
Amy Sinha
https://www.amysinha.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AmySinhaVoiceOverArtist
https://www.youtube.com/user/MissASinha
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
26:32
June 21, 2021

"Alien Boy: The Life and Death of James Chasse" (2013)
"Alien Boy: The Life and Death of James Chasse" (2013) & social justice issues in mental health
GUEST: Rachel Levy, Rethinking Psychiatry
Rethinking Psychiatry
http://www.rethinkingpsychiatry.org/
https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingPsychiatry
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthfilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
37:43
June 17, 2021

"The Hunger Games" (2012)
"The Hunger Games" (2012) & mental health
GUEST: Nat Schooler, Futuristic Podcast Host
Nat Schooler
https://natschooler.com/
https://www.facebook.com/natschooler
https://twitter.com/natschooler
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
44:06
June 14, 2021

"Framing Britney Spears" (2021)
"Framing Britney Spears" (2021) & conservatorship, mental health in media
GUEST: Miranda Spencer, Mad In America
Mad In America
https://www.madinamerica.com
https://www.facebook.com/madinamerica
https://twitter.com/Mad_In_America
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
32:41
June 10, 2021

"Infinitely Polar Bear" (2015)
"Infinitely Polar Bear" (2015), bipolar & media representation of mental health
GUEST: Author Anne Feustel, "Our Favorite Movies: How Films Affect Our Mental Health"
Writing Wisely
https://wearewritingwisely.com/
https://www.facebook.com/WritingWisely
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
48:26
June 07, 2021

"Eddie The Eagle" (2016)
"Eddie The Eagle" (2016) & suicide prevention, overcoming obstacles
GUEST: Joseph Reid, Broken People Peer Support Group
Broken People Peer Support
https://www.broken-people.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/287522532033608
https://twitter.com/BrokenPeople9
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
39:42
June 03, 2021

"M*A*S*H" (1970)
"M*A*S*H" (1970) & suicide prevention and comedy
GUEST: Mental Health Comedian Frank King
Mental Health Comedian
https://www.thementalhealthcomedian.com/
https://www.facebook.com/theMentalHealthComedian/
https://twitter.com/theMHcomedian
NOTE: Free copy of unabridged audiobook version of "Guts, Grits and The Grind" at: https://www.thementalhealthcomedian.com/
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
41:13
May 31, 2021

"Soteria Vermont" (2021)
"Soteria Vermont" (2021) & soteria approach to mental health
GUEST: Voyce Hendrix
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLCAeReWEKv8zMaKwACUtQ
https://www.moshersoteria.com/
http://www.rethinkingpsychiatry.org/about/
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
37:46
May 27, 2021

"Girl, Interrupted" (1999) Take 2
"Girl, Interrupted" (1999) & m.h. & mindset, bipolar, ending the stigma
GUEST: Paris Prynkiewicz, Crooked Illness
Crooked Illness
IG: @crookedillness
https://www.facebook.com/crookedillness
https://www.facebook.com/groups/460337595106440
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
38:00
May 24, 2021

"Love Liza" (2002)
"Love Liza" (2002) & suicide prevention, Virtual Mental Health Museum
GUEST: Brian Higgins, Mental Healthy Fit
Mental Healthy Fit
https://mentalhealthyfit.org/
https://www.seeitthisway.org
https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthyFIT/
Mental Healthy Fit
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
32:56
May 20, 2021

"Terminator 2" (1991)
"Terminator 2" (1991) & bipolar disorder, mental health
GUEST: John Poehler, The Bipolar Battle
The Bipolar Battle
https://www.thebipolarbattle.org/
https://www.facebook.com/bipolarjohn
https://twitter.com/BipolarBattle
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
35:40
May 17, 2021

"Inside Out" (2015) Take 2
"Inside Out" (2015) & anxiety, depression, grief
GUEST: Anxiety, Depression, & Grief Coach
https://madisonshea.com/
https://www.facebook.com/GriefandGroundwork/
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
31:40
May 13, 2021

"We All Just Need to Drum!" (2020)
"We All Just Need to Drum!" (2020) & group drumming, anxiety, OCD
GUEST: Occupational Therapist & Group Drumming Facilitator Jorge Ochoa
Tambo Rhythms
http://tamborhythms.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/musicspecialneeds/
https://twitter.com/TamboRhythms
We All Just Need To Drum: http://www.weneedtodrum.com/ (WATCH FOR FREE)
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilm
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
33:11
May 10, 2021

"St. Elmo's Fire" (1985)
"St. Elmo's Fire" (1985) & PTSD, survival, perseverance
GUEST: Motivational Speaker Ron Blake
Blake Late Show
http://blakelateshow.nfshost.com
https://www.facebook.com/Blake-Late-Show-1480994415541825/
https://twitter.com/blateshow
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
42:47
May 06, 2021

"Charlie Bartlett" (2007)
"Charlie Bartlett" (2007) & is it pro-meds? anti-meds? both? more about peer support?
GUEST: Author Anne Feustel, "Our Favorite Movies: How Films Affect Our Mental Health"
Writing Wisely
http://www.wearewritingwisely.com
https://www.facebook.com/WritingWisely
Mental Health Film Comment
http://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
http://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
46:43
May 03, 2021

"Soul" (2020)
"Soul" (2020) & panic attacks, mental health, and more
GUEST: TV Producer Tracy Manser, Stuff Leads To Stuff
Stuff Leads to Stuff
http://www.stuffleadstostuff.com
https://www.facebook.com/ladytracym/
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
55:20
April 29, 2021

"Ordinary People" (1980)
"Ordinary People" (1980) & advocacy, SBD (Serious Brain Disorders), more
GUEST: Jeanne Gore, National Shattering Silence Coalition
National Shattering Silence Coalition
https://www.nationalshatteringsilencecoalition.org/
https://www.facebook.com/NationalNSSC
https://twitter.com/NSSCoalition
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
39:02
April 26, 2021

"The Benzodiazepine Medical Disaster" (2017)
"The Benzodiazepine Medical Disaster" (2017) and, um, benzo's
GUEST: D. Foster, Benzo Free Podcast
Benzo Free Podcast
https://www.benzofree.org/features/benzofreepodcast/
The Benzodiazepine Medical Disaster
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVoFlGR7Lhs
* Just FYI- no 'pill-shaming' here. That's specifically emphasized.*
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
51:32
April 22, 2021

"The Definition of Insanity" (2020)
"The Definition of Insanity" (2020) & AOT (Assisted Outpatient Treatment)
GUEST: Janet Hays, Healing Minds NOLA
Healing Minds NOLA
https://healingmindsnola.org/
The Definition of Insanity (via PBS)
https://www.pbs.org/show/definition-insanity/
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
01:06:34
April 19, 2021

"It's Kind of a Funny Story" (2010)
"It's Kind of a Funny Story" (2010) & suicide prevention, faith, and mental health
GUEST: Jared, Louder Now Podcast
Louder Now Podcast
https://www.facebook.com/LouderNowMH/
https://twitter.com/loudernowmh
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
40:59
April 15, 2021

"Ben is Back" (2018)
"Ben Is Back (2018) & opiate addiction, NAMI family support groups
GUEST: Charla, advocate for NAMI family support groups
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@yahoo.com
51:24
April 12, 2021

"Memory Games" (2018)
"Memory Games" (2018) and memory & mnemonics
GUEST: Chase DiMarco, The Medical Mnemonist Podcast
The Medical Mnemonist Podcast
https://www.prospectivedoctor.com/the-medical-mnemonist-podcast/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/medicalmnemonistmastermind/
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
38:28
April 08, 2021

"Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind" (2004)
"Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind" (2004) & BPD, memory and mental health
GUEST: Anne Feustel, Author of "Our Favorite Movies: How Films Affect Our Mental Health"
Writing Wisely
https://wearewritingwisely.com/our-favorite-movies/
https://www.facebook.com/WritingWisely/
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
46:37
April 05, 2021

"We Don't 'Move On' From Grief..." (2019)
"We Don't 'Move On' From Grief..." (2019) & grief
GUEST: Jenifer Ramirez, Joyful Like Maggie
Joyful Like Maggie
https://joyfullikemaggie.com/ourmission/
https://www.facebook.com/joyfullikemaggie
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
01:00:44
April 01, 2021

"Ragamuffin" (2014)
"Ragamuffin" (2014) & masks, authenticity
GUEST: Master Certified Life Coach Sue Bowles
Sue Bowles: http://suebowles.com/
My Step Ahead: http://www.mystepahead.com
https://www.facebook.com/mystepahead
https://twitter.com/mystepahead
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
46:49
March 29, 2021

"Ben X" (2007)
"Ben X" (2007) & autism, Asperger's, bullying
GUEST: Panna Bodori
Mental Health Film Comment
http://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
http://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
32:04
March 25, 2021

"Ladybird" (2017)
"Ladybird" (2017) & anxiety
GUEST: Liz Coalts from The Anxious Adult
The Anxious Adult
https://theanxiousadult.mykajabi.com/
https://www.facebook.com/theAnxiousAdult/
https://twitter.com/adultanxious
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https:/www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
24:42
March 22, 2021

"The Extraordinary Ordinary" (2020)
"The Extraordinary Ordinary" (2020) & mental health in media
GUEST: Director/Screenwriter/Producer Natalie Rodriguez
The Extraordinary Ordinary
https://www.facebook.com/TheExtraOrdFilm/
https://twitter.com/TheExtraOrdFilm
https://tubitv.com/movies/532523/the-extraordinary-ordinary
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
45:58
March 18, 2021

"Inside Out" (2015)
"Inside Out" (2015) & mindful living, emotional wellness...and movies
GUEST: Whitney Lauritsen, This Might Get Uncomfortable Podcast
Whitney Lauritsen: https://whitneylauritsen.com/
This Might Get Uncomfortable: http://podcast.wellevatr.com/
https://www.facebook.com/whitlauritsen
https://twitter.com/wellevatr/
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
Email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
54:38
March 15, 2021

"War Room" (2015)
"War Room" (2015) and prayer (yes, we talk faith this episode)
GUEST: Licensed Professional Counselor Carrie Bock
Hope For Anxiety and OCD
https://hopeforanxietyandocd.com/
https://www.facebook.com/hopeforanxietyandocd
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
35:36
March 11, 2021

"A Beautiful Mind" (2001)
"A Beautiful Mind" (2001) & its depiction of schizophrenia
GUEST: Will Hall, Madness Radio
Madness Radio: https://www.madnessradio.net/
https://www.facebook.com/madnessradioFM/
https://twitter.com/willhall
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
43:22
March 08, 2021

"Slap Shot" (1977) & suicide prevention
"Slap Shot" (1977) & suicide prevention
GUEST: Lawrence Sprung, Mitlin Money Mindset Podcast
Mitlin Financial: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/insights/blog/
https://www.facebook.com/LawrenceDSprung
https://twitter.com/MitlinMoney
https://www.afsp.org
*Heads up: More AFSP info on Mitlin Money Podcast in May**
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
http://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
29:06
March 04, 2021

"The Snake Pit" (1948)
"The Snake Pit" (1948) and its depiction of mental illness
GUEST: Anne Feustel, Author of "Our Favorite Movies: How Films Affect Our Mental Health"
Writing Wisely: http://www.writingwisely.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritingWisely
Mental Health Film Comment
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcommen
37:52
March 01, 2021

"The Social Dilemma" (2020) Take 2
"The Social Dilemma" (2020) & social media, mindfulness
GUEST: Sr. Nancy Usselmann, Pauline Center For Media Studies
Pauline Center For Media Studies: http://www.bemediamindful.org
https://www.facebook.com/paulinemediastudies
https://twitter.com/paulinemediaed
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
39:51
February 25, 2021

"The Social Dilemma" (2020) Take 1
"The Social Dilemma" and social media influence
GUEST: McKenna, Revealing The Ivory Tower Podcast
https://www.revealingtheivorytowerpod.com/
https://www.instagram.com/revealingtheivorytowerpodcast
https://www.tiktok.com/@revealingtheivorytower
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
41:46
February 22, 2021

"Doing Time on Maple Drive" (1992)
"Doing Time on Maple Drive" (1992) & coming out, suicide prevention
GUEST: Archie Messersmith-Bunting, M.S.
Archie Messersmith-Bunting, M.S.
https://www.archiecares.com/
https://www.facebook.com/archie.messbunt
https://twitter.com/thearchstar
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
30:53
February 18, 2021

"Enough" (2002)
"Enough" (2002) and domestic violence
GUEST: Dr. Michele Finneran, Ph.D., Author of "Surviving Domestic Abuse"
Dr. Michele Finneran, Ph.D.
https://www.drmichelefinneran.com
https://www.facebook.com/dr.finneran
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
27:40
February 15, 2021

"Hidden Figures" (2016)
"Hidden Figures" (2016) and anxiety, math and S.T.E.A.M.
GUEST: Math Consultant, Rosalba Serrano-McFadden
Zenned Math
https://zennedmath.com
https://www.facebook.com/ZennedMaths
https://twitter.com/ZennedMath
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcommen
28:38
February 11, 2021

"Blinded By The Light" (2019)
"Blinded By The Light" (2019) & Bruce Springsteen, depression, feeling better
GUEST: Jesse from Set Lusting Bruce Podcast
Set Lusting Bruce
https://setlustingbruce.com
https://www.facebook.com/SetLustingBruce
https://twitter.com/setlustingbruce
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
44:16
February 08, 2021

"Remember The Titans" (2000)
"Remember The Titans" (2000) & the importance of the words we use
GUEST: Dr. Ashley Perkins, PharmD & suicide prevention advocate
Dr. Ashley Perkins
https://twitter.com/becauseimatter
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
http://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
46:02
February 04, 2021

"Love & Mercy" (2014)
"Love & "Mercy" (2014) & depiction of mental health issues in film
GUEST: Author Anne Feustel, "Our Favorite Movies: How Films Affect Our Mental Health"
https://www.facebook.com/WritingWisely
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
40:10
February 01, 2021

"A Friend Called Spider-Man" (2018 short)
"A Friend Called Spider-Man" (2018 short) & trauma, suicide prevention
GUEST: Dr. Lulu from The Suicide Pages Podcast
https://www.teenalive.com/podcast.html
https://www.facebook.com/SuicidePages/
https://twitter.com/UchennaUmeh9
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
41:50
January 28, 2021

"The Best Years of Our Lives" (1946)
"The Best Years of Our Lives" (1946) and adjusting to the homefront after service
GUEST: Annette from A Wide Ride Called Life & The Truths We Hide Podcast
A Wild Ride Called Life https://www.awildridecalledlife.com/
https://www.facebook.com/awildridecalledlife/
https://twitter.com/Awldridecaldlfe
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
21:53
January 25, 2021

"You Can Heal Your Life" (2007)
"You Can Heal Your Life" (2007) & listening and...healing
GUEST: Daniel Levin, Visionary & Author of "The Mosaic"
Daniel Bruce Levin
http://danielbrucelevin.com
https://themosaiconline.com
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
38:58
January 21, 2021

"Promising Young Woman" (2020)
"Promising Young Woman" (2020) & domestic violence, media
GUEST: Jasmin Shojai, Australia's Top Glamour Model 2017
Jasmine Shojai
https://www.facebook.com/jasminshojaimodel
https://twitter.com/jasmin_shojai
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
42:51
January 18, 2021

"Playtime" (1967)
"Playtime" (1967) and...well, playtime
GUEST: Kara Latta, Founder & Chief Fun Officer, The Playful Warrior
https://www.theplayfulwarrior.com/
IG: http://www.instagram.com/theplayfulwarrior
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
25:31
January 14, 2021

"Joker" (2019)
"Joker" (2019) & Messy 4 Mind, #EndTheStigma
GUEST: Tom, Messy 4 Mind
Messy 4 Mind
https://www.facebook.com/messy4mind
https:https://twitter.com/messy4mind
Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
21:53
January 11, 2021

"Michael Clayton" (2007)
"Michael Clayton" (2007) & meds, bipolar disorder
GUEST: Bipolar Educator Bob Krulish
https://bobkrulish.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BipolarSolutions
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
38:21
January 07, 2021

"Door To Door" (2002)
"Door To Door" (2002) & cerebral palsy, representation in media
GUEST: Win Charles, Ask Win Podcast
Ask Win: http://askwin.weebly.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ButterfliesofWisdom/
https://twitter.com/WinKellyCharles
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
23:25
January 04, 2021

"The Benzo House" (YouTube Channel)
"The Benzo House" (YouTube Channel) & side effects of, withdrawal from, a certain class of meds
This is something that's not really openly discussed in many mental health circles
GUEST: Melissa, The Benzo House
https://www.facebook.com/TheBenzoHouse
https://www.instagram.com/the_benzo_house/
https://twitter.com/thebenzohouse
https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBenzoHouse
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
33:33
December 31, 2020

"Girl, Interrupted" (1999)
"Girl, Interrupted" (1999) & depiction of mental health issues in film
GUEST: Author Anne Fuestel, "Our Favorite Movies: How Films Affect Our Mental Health"
https://www.facebook.com/WritingWisely
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
37:20
December 28, 2020

"The Co-Op" (2021 short)
"The Co-Op" (2021 short) & disability representation in film
GUEST: "The Co-Op" Director Cameron S. Mitchell
https://www.facebook.com/thecoopmovie
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8942184
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
38:23
December 24, 2020

"The Breakfast Club" (1985)
"The Breakfast Club" (1985) and active listening
GUEST: Lyn Lindbergh, Listening Skills Podcast
Listening Skills: https://www.listeningskills.shop/
https://www.facebook.com/ListeningSkillsPodcast
https://twitter.com/ListeningShop
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
34:49
December 21, 2020

"Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me" (1992)
"Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me" (1992) & dissociation, trauma, surrealism and art therapy
GUEST: Life Purpose Expert Mike Iamele
FB: http://www.facebook.com/mikeiamelewrites
IG: http://www.instagram.com/mikeiamele
Mental Health Film Comment
http://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
http://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
42:35
December 17, 2020

"Turn It Around: The Story of East Bay Punk" (2017)
"Turn It Around: The Story of East Bay Punk" (2017) & punk and mental health and recovery
GUEST: Peer Support Worker Craig Lewis
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
41:38
December 14, 2020

"Uncut Gems" (2019)
"Uncut Gems" (2019) & gambling addiction
GUEST: Patrick, recovering addict from Seattle
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
26:04
December 10, 2020

"Medicating Normal" (2020)
"Medicating Normal" (2020) and medicating (and over-medicating)
GUESTS: Co-Director/Co-Producer Lynn Cunningham & one of the film's subjects Angela Peacock
Medicating Normal https://medicatingnormal.com
https://www.facebook.com/medicatingnormalfilm
https://twitter.com/MedicatingNorm1
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
56:52
December 07, 2020

"Chasing The Present" (2020)
"Chasing The Present" (2020) & anxiety, mindfulness, happiness
GUEST: Producer/Director Mark Waters & Film's Subject James Sebastiano, Jr.
Chasing The Present
https://www.chasingthepresent.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ChasingThePresent/
https://twitter.com/chasingpresent
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
24:38
December 03, 2020

"The 13th Step" (2016)
"The 13th Step" (2016) & recovery and alternatives to AA
GUEST: Coralyn Martin, Recovery Coach & Founder of Recovery Revolution
*Explicit language warning*
Cory Exists https://coryexists.com/
https://www.facebook.com/coryexists/
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
55:45
November 30, 2020

"Kindness is Contagious" (2014)
"Kindness is Contagious" (2014) and, um...kindness and gratitude
GUEST: Kindleigh Chief Kindness Officer Leigh Clark
Kindleigh: https://www.kindleigh.org/
https://www.facebook.com/kindleigh.org/
https://twitter.com/kindleigh_org
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
36:11
November 26, 2020

"Out of Discord Into Harmony" (2008)
"Out of Discord Into Harmony" (2008) & guilt and shame
GUEST: Filmmaker and author Lois Hollis
Lois Hollis
https://www.facebook.com/lois3hollis
https://twitter.com/loishollis3
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
32:50
November 23, 2020

"Silver Linings Playbook" (2012)
"Silver Linings Playbook" (2012) & panic, anxiety, wellness
GUEST: Cat Dean, Hype Girl Podcast
https://www.hypegirlcat.com/hype-girl-podcast
https://www.facebook.com/Catherine.Dean0106
https://twitter.com/Catherin3_
Mental Health Film Comment
http://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
http://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
28:55
November 19, 2020

"The Color Purple" (1985)
"The Color Purple" (1985) & trauma, art, mental health
GUEST: Al from Al Speak Up podcast
Al Speak Up: http://anchor.fm/alspeakup
https://www.facebook.com/alspeakup
https://twitter.com/alspeakup
Mental Health Film Comment
http://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
http://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
38:13
November 16, 2020

"All The Bright Places" (2020)
"All The Bright Places" (2020) - suicide prevention & ending the stigma
GUEST: Professional Certified Coach Michelle Anhang
https://www.michelleanhangcoaching.com/
https://www.facebook.com/michelleanhangcoaching/
https://twitter.com/MichelleAnhang
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
33:40
November 12, 2020

"The Couch Trip" (1988)
"The Couch Trip" (1988) & comedy & mental illness in the media
(Or something like that...you just need to listen to see how it turned out.)
GUEST: Comedian Marvin McCarthy
https://www.facebook.com/riceandchips1
https://twitter.com/riceandchips1
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
52:59
November 09, 2020

"Peyton Place" (1957)
"Peyton Place" (1957) & navigating relationships through mental health issues
GUEST: Author, Relationship Conflict Transformation Coach & Marriage Educator Kingsley Moyo
https://www.relationshipfactor.org/
https://www.facebook.com/itsrelationshipfactor
https://www.twitter.com/ItsKingsleyMoyo
Mental Health Film Comment
http://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
http://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
39:42
November 05, 2020

"Sorry To Bother You" (2018)
"Sorry To Bother You" (2018) & mental health care in communities of color
GUEST: Professional Mental Health Advocate & Professional Motivational Speaker Tamuri Richardson
https://www.tleannespeaks.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TLeanneSpeaksLLC
Mental Health Film Comment
http://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
http://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
28:18
November 02, 2020

"The Swerve" (2020)
"The Swerve" (2020) & depression & resources for recovery
GUEST: Motivational Speaker & Transformational Author Erica Lynn
https://ericalynnspeaks.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ericalynnspeaks
https://www.twitter.com/ericalynnspeaks
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
40:52
October 29, 2020

"28 Days" (2000)
"28 Days" (2000) & rehab, addiction, sobriety
GUEST: Stephan
Mental Health Film Comment
http://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
http://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
01:02:26
October 26, 2020

"Safe" (1995) - mental health & horror films week
We wrap up Mental Health & Horror Films Week with "Safe" (1995)
GUEST: "Wait, Wait, Don't Kill Me" (2020) Film Director Adam Lippe
Opens virtually at Laemmle Theaters on October 23rd here:
https://www.laemmle.com/film/wait-wait-dont-kill-me
https://waitwaitdontkillme.com/
https://www.facebook.com/WWDKMTheMovie/
https://twitter.com/wwdkmfilm
Mental Health Film Comment
http://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
http://twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
New episodes every Monday & Thursday
39:26
October 22, 2020

"Alive." (2020) - mental health & horror films week
"Alive." (2020) - Mental Health & Horror Films Week
GUEST: Jules Vincent, "Alive." (2020)
(And, yes, I ask about the "abandoned sanitarium" verbiage on the film's description - no cause for alarm: as I discussed with him, I like this movie a lot.)
Good horror movie currently at 78% (critics)/94% (audience) on RT
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/alive_2019
https://www.facebook.com/Alivethemovie
Mental Health Film Comment
http://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
36:50
October 19, 2020

"Mental Health Transparency" (2017 short)
"Mental Health Transparency" (2017 short) & anxiety
GUEST: Artist Joshua Dusk, author of "Walt and The Weird, Long Dark"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oog-4t9n2A
https://www.facebook.com/waltandtheweirdlongdark/
https://joshuaduskart.wordpress.com
31:31
October 15, 2020

"The Grizzlies" (2020)
"The Grizzlies" (2020) & suicide prevention
GUEST: Suicide Prevention Advocate Gordon Corsetti
https://mentallyagile.com/
FB @mentallyagile
Twitter @mental_agility
42:35
October 12, 2020

"Stroke" (2017 short)
"Stroke" (2017 short) & stroke awareness, mental health
GUEST: "Favor" Author and Victory Coach Kawan Glover
"Stroke" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPPQjuTSjMM
https://www.facebook.com/OvercomeAdversityWithKawan
https://twitter.com/kawan_glover
bit.ly/Favorthebook
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
27:06
October 08, 2020

"The Red Balloon" (1956)
"The Red Balloon" (1956) - mental health, music, and....um, Oasis
GUEST: Andrew Entwistle, The Entwistle Podcast
"The Red Balloon"- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNLpfEDliV0
https://theentwistlepodcast.libsyn.com/
https://twitter.com/theentwistlepod
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
47:56
October 05, 2020

"Yes Man" (2008)
"Yes Man" (2008) - mental health, suicide prevention
GUEST: Mind-Body Wellness Coach Amanda Webster
https://amandawebsterhealth.com/
https://www.instagram.com/amandawebsterhealth/
https://www.youtube.com/amandawebsterhealth
Mental Health Film Comment
http://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
http://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
Email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
59:28
October 01, 2020

"Life, Animated" (2016)
"Life, Animated" (2016) - we talk autism this episode and this documentary
GUEST: Motivational Speaker Jimmy Clare, Crazy Fitness Guy
https://www.facebook.com/Jimmy.Clare.Speaker/
https://www.instagram.com/jbc.motivate/
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
https://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
email: mentalhealthfilmcomment@mail.com
41:04
September 28, 2020

The Great Buck Howard (2008)
"The Great Buck Howard" (2008) - magic, mind-reading, discovery
GUEST: Mind-reader Anthony Prescuitti
https://www.facebook.com/anthonythemagician/
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
http://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
38:12
September 24, 2020

"Things We Lost In The Fire" (2007)
"Things We Lost In The Fire" (2007) - homicide survivors and conflicted grief
GUEST: Psychologist, author and host of "Domino Effect of Murder" Podcast Jan Canty
https://www.facebook.com/JCantyPhD/
http://www.jancantyphd.com
https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/domino-effect-of-murder/
http://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
31:49
September 21, 2020

The Blues Brothers (1980)
The Blues Brothers (1980) - comedy, mental health, music, recovery
GUEST: Chad Smith, C's Get Degrees Podcast & The Chad M. Smith Brand
https://www.facebook.com/thechadmsmith
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cs-get-degrees-going-from-average-to-extraordinary
Mental Health Film Comment
http://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthfilmcomment
http://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
45:20
September 17, 2020

I'm Thinking of Ending Things (2020)
I'm Thinking of Ending Things (2020) - mental health, community, and voting
GUEST: Claudia Zapata, What Are You Running For podcast
https://twitter.com/runningforpod
Mental Health Film Comment
https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
http://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
50:04
September 14, 2020

Boys Don't Cry (2020 short)
"Boys Don't Cry" (2020 short) - men's mental health
GUEST: Choreographer/Director John Ross, "Boys Don't Cry"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKA4Vb5kWzQ
Mental Health Film Comment
http://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
http://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthfilmcomment/
28:30
September 10, 2020

"Magic Camp" (2020)
Life's lessons from one of the latest Disney movies
GUESTS: father & son magic duo Dan Chan & James Chan
https://www.facebook.com/danchanmagic
Mental Health Film Comment
http://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
http://www.twitter.com/mhfilmcomment
https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthfilmcomment/
26:12
September 07, 2020

"Shock Corridor" (1963)
General discussion incl. eliminating stigma - "Shock Corridor" (1963)
GUEST: automythographist and author Laux
http://www.facebook.com/LAUXtheauthor/
Mental Health Film Comment
http://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthFilmComment
39:19
August 30, 2020

Boogie Nights (1997)
Porn addiction - "Boogie Nights" (1997) - education, info & referral
GUEST: Joshua Shea, Pornography Addiction Expert & Author
*Explicit content warning - listener discretion advised
More info:
NAMI: http://www.nami.org
Mental Health America: http://mhanational.org
Joshua Shea: http://recoveringpornaddict.com
LIKE this podcast on Facebook @MentalHealthFilmComment
01:08:03
August 23, 2020

Motherless Brooklyn (2019)
Tourette's - "Motherless Brooklyn" (2019) - info & referral
GUEST: Dan Zerin, "My Voices Have Tourette's" podcast (Iceland)
41:57
August 16, 2020

The Terminal (2004)
mental health & recovery UK, US - "The Terminal (2004) - info & referral
GUEST: Paul & Emma, Mental Heads podcast
01:02:19
August 16, 2020

The Swimmer (1968)
Dual Diagnosis/Substance Use Disorder - "The Swimmer" - info & referral info
35:53
August 15, 2020

A Summer In The Cage (2007)
Bipolar disorder - "A Summer In The Cage" - info & referral info
45:22
August 09, 2020