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Lifestance Health Podcast

Lifestance Health Podcast

By Dwight and Nicki

On this podcast, each episode will bring you conversations with leading LifeStance Health professionals who will help guide you on your journey to positive mental health and well being.
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Lifestance Health PodcastAug 06, 2021

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ADHD Awareness

ADHD Awareness

On this episode, Mindy Perry shares her knowledge about ADHD and presents resources on how to navigate this often misunderstood disorder.
Sep 25, 202120:49
Suicide Prevention in the Military

Suicide Prevention in the Military

In this episode, Dr. Zachary Dietrich shares his insights on preventing suicides in the military.
Sep 08, 202122:18
Mental Health & Fertility Issues

Mental Health & Fertility Issues

On this episode, LifeStance clinician Kristen MacGregor talks with us about navigating fertility issues.
Aug 29, 202121:33
Back to school tips for a great school year.

Back to school tips for a great school year.

On this episode we talk with Sylwia Quick and Miranda Gambetti about some tips to make returning to school a positive experience for students.
Aug 06, 202127:57
Not 1 Face

Not 1 Face

On this episode, we are joined by one of the co-founders of LifeStance, Gwen Booth. We discuss the #Not1Face campaign that is currently underway at LifeStance, breaking down stigmas, and much more.
Aug 03, 202124:56
Pride Month

Pride Month

A discussion celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride month. We discuss why Pride month is important, the challenges the LGBTQ+ community continue to face, and more.
Jun 09, 202128:53
Holiday Stress

Holiday Stress

On this episode, we discuss the inevitable stress that comes around the holidays. We discuss ways to manage this stress, tips on how to be mindful of protecting your well-being, and how to find joy in this time of year.
Dec 14, 202024:36
EMDR Treatment. What is it and How Does it Work?

EMDR Treatment. What is it and How Does it Work?

Psychologist, Dr. Carol O’Connell joins the show to discuss EMDR and how it works to process trauma.
Dec 01, 202017:00
The Process of Healing

The Process of Healing

On this episode, we discuss the process of healing from trauma, all of the challenges that come with it, and hear directly from a client of LifeStance who has an amazing story. We also discuss suicide awareness and how to talk about it.
Nov 17, 202021:08
Neurodegenerative Diseases: What are they and how do we deal with them?

Neurodegenerative Diseases: What are they and how do we deal with them?

Interview with Dr. Zachary Dietrich, Neuropsychologist, on neurodegenerative diseases. We discuss how family members can support loved ones with these diseases, what these diseases are, and how the pandemic may change the way the medical field addresses these diseases.
Oct 14, 202025:25
Motivation: What is it and how do we find it?

Motivation: What is it and how do we find it?

On this episode, we discuss what motivation is and how to find it. We talk about where motivation comes from, how parents can motivate themselves and their families, and more.
Oct 12, 202018:56
Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Child and Adolescent Mental Health

We interview psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Shoenfelt from PsychBC of Dublin, OH to discuss the child and adolescent mental health, how parents can monitor this, and how to enhance mental well being.
Oct 01, 202018:45
Bipolar Disease featuring client guest appearance.

Bipolar Disease featuring client guest appearance.

On this episode we talk with Nurse Practitioner Holly Schweitzer and a long standing client of hers regarding Bipolar Disease and all that comes with living with this condition. We proudly hear a testimonial from a LifeStance Health client.
Aug 31, 202023:29
Race in America

Race in America

On this episode we discuss the recent racial conflict in our nation, and what can be done to navigate this crisis and manage stress that comes with it.
Jul 13, 202032:07
Post Traumatic Growth

Post Traumatic Growth

On this episode, we discuss the growth that can come from this traumatic time. We discuss Post Traumatic Growth and highlight how we can come out of this pandemic with growth.
Apr 30, 202021:32
Impacts of COVID-19 on Addiction and Eating Disorders

Impacts of COVID-19 on Addiction and Eating Disorders

On this episode, clinical therapist, Kathryn Babcock, who specializes in treating substance abuse joins to talk about how the pandemic is impacting those who struggle with addiction. Also joining, is Registered Dietitian, Melanie Schaffer, to discuss COVID-19’s impact on those with eating disorder history.
Apr 23, 202035:14
Front Lines of COVID-19

Front Lines of COVID-19

On this episode, Nicki and Dwight discuss emotional first aid for those on the front lines of COVID-19, such as nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals. Guests on this episode are psychiatrist, Dr. Eric Layne and clinical counselor, Bryan Manning.
Apr 07, 202026:09
COVID-19 Crisis Response

COVID-19 Crisis Response

In this episode, we talk with psychiatrist, Dr. Omar Elhaj, about the Coronavirus, how we need to respond as a society, and what we are doing at LifeStance with out telehealth platform to ensure quality, safe care.
Mar 26, 202019:35
Understanding & managing anxiety with Dr. Richard Rakos

Understanding & managing anxiety with Dr. Richard Rakos

In this episode, Dr. Richard Rakos shares his knowledge and tips for managing anxiety.
Mar 09, 202025:27
Healthy Relationships

Healthy Relationships

On this episode, we interview Melanie Falls, a clinician with over 30 years of experience, on what it takes to identify, create, and maintain a healthy relationship.
Feb 13, 202027:15
Barriers to Mental Health

Barriers to Mental Health

On this episode, Psychologist Dr. Aimee Thompson, joins to discuss the different barriers around mental health care, what progress has been made to this point, and how these can continue to be broken down.
Feb 03, 202022:32
Holiday stress

Holiday stress

Tips for handling the stress of the holidays.
Jan 17, 202020:04
Compassion Fatigue

Compassion Fatigue

In this episode, Dr. Carol O'Connell talks about the important topic of compassion fatigue.
Jan 16, 202030:16
Telehealth. Access to healthcare

Telehealth. Access to healthcare

On this episode we sit down with our psychiatrist, Dr. Omar Elhaj, to discuss breaking down barriers of mental healthcare and the nuances around healthcare overall.
Dec 05, 201919:04
Pilot. Three Pillars of Mental Health

Pilot. Three Pillars of Mental Health

On this episode of Reset Your Mindset, Nicki Leanza and Dwight Thompson discuss their Three Pillars of Mental Health: mental flexibility, mindfulness, and resilience. Nicki and Dwight discuss life events that have helped develop coping skills for themselves and how others can find takeaways in their stories.
Aug 27, 201919:42