In this episode we welcome Dr. Anna Lembke, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University Medical Center.  Anna contributed to the hit Netflix documentary "The Social Dilemma" and joins us today to talk about what tech is doing to us, our kids and our futures and how we can responsibly and realistically detox and disconnect from our addiction.  - The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment purposes only and NOT a substitute for proper treatment or to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever. Please seek help from a qualified mental health provider.

Life After PTSD

Are we a Dopamine Nation? The Social Dilemma And The Trauma Of Tech (ft. Dr. Anna Lembke)

In this episode we welcome 97 year old World War II Veteran Mel Jenner, who for 70+ years has carried the trauma of war and coped in the only way he knew how: by weekly attendance at a PTSD support group for World War II Veterans.  ...until he found himself as the only one remaining.  Mel's story, "Flying Fortress," is an Emmy Award winning documentary-style short film. Mel began working to clear his trauma and in this week's episode he demonstrates the progress as he shares part of his World War II story. - The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment purposes only and NOT a substitute for proper treatment or to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever. Please seek help from a qualified mental health provider.

More Than 70 Years Later, A 97 Year Old World War II Vet Was Still Traumatized (ft. Mel Jenner)

Michael Gier, producer of Wounded Heroes Documentary shares that there is help for PTSD

This episode is brought back by popular demand; originally aired in 2019; new updates included. Send us an email at info@lifeafterptsd.org; we want to hear from you. FirstOrlandoCounseling.com This show is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a health practitioner with concerns. Call 800273TALK if you have any immediate emotional concerns. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

Veteran and Retired Police Officer shares his story of finding hope and helping others do the same

10 million people will consider suicide in the next 12 months; what is the difference between those who attempt and those who make the choice to live? Author Matthew Sleeth discusses his new book that will be out May 4: Hope Always For appointments: FirstOrlandoCounseling.com This show is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a health practitioner with concerns. Call 800273TALK if you have any immediate emotional concerns. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

1.5 million will attempt suicide in the next 12 months; the problem is real! What can you do?

Sex and Purity Culture when it is misused....with author, Rebecca Lemke discussing her book: The Scarlet Virgins: When Sex Replaces Salvation

When trying to do what you were taught to believe causes trauma, listen to Rebecca's story today

In this episode, Alan Mednick's life has been impacted by suicide.  He shares how education and advocacy can save lives and that is just what Alan is doing in his work with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention or ASFP.org Are you in crisis? Call: 8002738255 or TEXT: Talk to 741741 For Counseling help: www.FirstOrlandoCounseling.com The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment purposes only and NOT a substitute for proper treatment or to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever. Please seek help from a qualified mental health provider. 

An Honest Conversation on Suicide and where to find help (Alan Mednick, Kari Russo, and Ed Maerkl)

In this episode we welcome Dr. Montse Casado, a marriage and family therapist, and a certified play therapist of over 20 years. Dr. Casado shares the changing world our children are living in and how play habits as well as diet are having a direct impact on our kids that we cannot ignore.  For Counseling help: www.FirstOrlandoCounseling.com The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment purposes only and NOT a substitute for proper treatment or to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever. Please seek help from a qualified mental health provider. 

Children, Nutrition and Mental Health (ft. Dr. Montse Casado and Kari Russo)

Friend of the show Doc Diego joins us in giving more expert knowledge in trauma treatment. As always, this show is not a substitute for mental health treatment from a professional.  Please subscribe so you will be notified when we have a new episode.

Doc Diego's Wise Words

In this episode we welcome Andrea, a new mom who wasn’t able to receive her family support structure as they were stuck both out of state and out of country due to the travel lockdowns implemented as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. For Counseling help: www.FirstOrlandoCounseling.com The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment purposes only and NOT a substitute for proper treatment or to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever. Please seek help from a qualified mental health provider.

New Parents With No Support During A Pandemic (ft. Andrea and Kari Russo)

In this episode Kari and CJ Varghese, LMFT, discuss a variety of issues surrounding connection and attachment including the online connection trap. FirstOrlandoCounseling.com The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment purposes only and NOT a substitute for proper treatment or to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever. Please seek help from a qualified mental health provider.

Alluring Attachments, Cunning Connections And/Or Tricky Traps: How We Connect (ft. CJ Varghese and Kari Russo)

Share this story please!  In this episode, we hear from veteran Jose Belen, Mayor Scott Brook (Mental Wellness Networking Alliance) and Vida, who was in Iran as a young child when she remembers learning to pray that an American soldier would be able to stop the war! They connected at the Mental Wellness Networking Alliance and this is their first full conversation after that initial meeting. To support Jose's mission to provide flags to the families of fallen comrades or to purchase a flag: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_forms_d_e_1FAIpQLSfCoGhBmI3WYKinnQa9d96llUJX1rnLTFLXZblWg-2De8gNLPQA_viewform-3Fgxids-3D7628&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=0v24O05iHfwwY3l12RROB3BNhmIcvgEREz4E62yqcBw&m=hN8DhqSwA48G1i1F_JhoWoLGWNcpfd8rUS6NXOeBiOE&s=UyGsa69ShSqGRAo_CTVOfoOvvrQUe9vzOSEh9IJ7Ha0&e= The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment purposes only and NOT a substitute for treatment or to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever. Please seek help from a qualified mental health provider. 

#127: Veteran and Civilian experience healing in a connected story (Jose, Vida and Scott J. Brook)

In this episode we welcome Jesse Simpson, Marine Corp Veteran and former fire fighter who battled thoughts of ending it all.  Jesse details his childhood years and how he battled these thoughts even then but how he enlisted in the service out of high school and numbered himself among our finest and bravest, though the struggles still remained, eventually leading him to find a bigger purpose that saved his life.  Connect with Jesse at @Action_Jesse, his podcast “The Action Hour” or action-oriented.com. - The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment purposes only and NOT a substitute for proper treatment or to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever. Please seek help from a qualified mental health provider.

#126 Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts With A Life Of Purpose (ft. Jesse Simpson)

#125 High School Students Who Experienced Tragedy Want To Make Our Schools Safe (ft. Alexa, Luke & Stephanie) In this episode we welcome three high school seniors directly impacted by the tragedy that rocked South Florida on February 14, 2018 when 17 were killed in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Working with Lori Alhadeff, a previous guest on the show who lost her daughter Alyssa on that day, they are dedicated to spreading a movement of Make Our Schools Safe clubs in all schools so that kids can once again be kids and enjoy their school experiences without fear of tragedy and trauma.  Visit: makeourschoolssafe.org to connect with their work. - The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment purposes only and NOT a substitute for proper treatment or to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever. Please seek help from a qualified mental health provider.

#125 High School Students Who Experienced Tragedy Want To Make Our Schools Safe (ft. Alexa, Luke & Stephanie)

In this episode we welcome Lori Alhadeff who’s life was forever changed on February 14, 2018 when her daughter Alyssa was one of 17 killed in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.  She has dedicated herself to the mission of making schools safe and shares some of the initiatives of her organization Make Our Schools Safe.  Visit: https://makeourschoolssafe.org Special thanks to the Philip Stein Company for supporting the show. Please visit PhilipStein.com and use promo code "PTSD10" to support the work of Life After PTSD. - The show is intended to provide encouragement for the listener but is for entertainment purposes only and NOT a substitute for proper treatment or to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever. Please seek help from a qualified mental health provider.

#124 Make Our Schools Safe! (ft. Lori Alhadeff)

DISCUSS EACH EPISODE AT: https://kyrie.fm/lifeafterptsd/ Post traumatic stress is not a disorder, it's an injury that can be healed. Each week we tell stories of counselors and clients who are creating a new normal of their choosing, free of trauma and PTSD. Any rebroadcast or retransmission of an episode, without the express written consent of Life After PTSD™, is prohibited. Life After PTSD™ is not mental health treatment or counseling. Those needing assistance with trauma are advised to seek professional help. ©2019 Life After PTSD™ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifeafterptsd/support

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