Join Kristin as she has an amazing conversation with Gina Mitchell about raising a son on the spectrum.  From being a mother to teacher to advocate, Gina shares her experiences, some negative, but overwhelmingly positive as being autistic also comes with its own superpowers.Gina Mitchell is Sam Mitchell's mom. Sam Mitchell is the creator and host of the podcast Autism Rocks and Rolls and the CEO of the Non-Profit Autism Rocks and Rolls. Gina has been Sam's #1 fan well, really since birth, but especially since Sam has spread his wings and shown the world what he's got. She is currently a teacher of 8th-grade students and has a bachelor's degree in English/Social Studies Education, a Master's degree in Education, and a Gifted and Talented Education degree. Gina has been a teacher for 17-years and still is. However, her second job is working at Autism Rocks and Rolls with Sam. Here, she works in marketing, networking, writing, editing, producing, and really, just doing a lot behind the scenes.  When Sam's life mission became helping others, it became hers too. Her favorite pastimes are listening to crime and detective podcasts, music and crazy dancing with her family and students, leisurely swimming, reading books, building Websites, traveling, meeting new people, playing with her dogs, and shopping for bargains.https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/autism-rocks-and-rolls/http://autismrocksandrolls.com/

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Raising Awareness and a Son on the Autism Spectrum

Join Kristin as she welcomes Reid Miles to Mental Health News Radio Network with his podcast Inside the Aspergers Studio. Join them for some great conversation about living life on the spectrum. Reid Miles, diagnosed with both ADHD and High-functioning Autism, began his blog, Aspergers Studio, in 2018 at the age of 47. He has since followed that with his podcast Inside the Aspergers Studio where he has a wide array of content for those who are on the spectrum or love someone who is.Reid Miles, diagnosed with both ADHD and later in life, High-functioning Autism, is the founder of the Aspergers Studio blog, and the founder and host of his podcast, Inside the Aspergers Studio. He began his blog at 47 years old in 2018 feeling the need to share his adventures and advice with others who are similar and in some of the same situations as he has been. He has since voyaged even further into podcasting to reach more of an audience. Reid has obtained a Bachelor’s degree online and has furthered his education with a Post Graduate Certification which he received while traveling abroad. https://aspergersstudio.com/

Introducing Inside the Aspergers Studio

Dr. Paul Meier and Kristin talk about hoarding which is a misunderstood aspect of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.Paul Meier is an MD, Psychiatrist, and an Ordained Minister who is the founder of the Meier Clinics. He has authored or co-authored over 80 books, mostly Christian self-help books like Love is a Choice and Happiness is a Choice, and also a series of Bible Prophecy novels, including The Third Millennium. https://www.meierclinics.com/

Hoarding and OCD

Listen in as Kristin talks to Dr. Stephanie Holmes and her husband, Dan Holmes, as they discuss their journey of having a child diagnosed on the spectrum and, in time, Dan diagnosed as an adult.  Dr. Holmes has previously been the host of Springbrook's Converge Autism Radio podcast here on Mental Health News Radio Network. Get to know them both as they introduce their new podcast, NeuroDiverse Christian Couples.  Within this show they share their goals of building connection and communication about their life's journey together as they navigate challenges that come with neurodiverse relationships. Dr. Holmes seeks to bring restoration and spiritual renewal to individuals and couples facing challenging situations. By combining affordable rates with a desire to glorify God in all that transpires through the counseling/coaching process, she offers life-changing hope to troubled lives. Through the International Association of NeuroDiverse Christian Marriages, LLC she wants to educate and equip others to build effective strategies for NeuroDiverse Christian Marriages.Dan Holmes believes there is no greater office one can hold than that of a husband and father. Since both roles require complicated interplay on many levels, Dan also believes God has provided help through the leading of the Holy Spirit, the counsel of others, and the work of life coaches.https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/neurodiverse-christian-couples/https://www.christianneurodiversemarriage.com/https://www.holmesasr.com/

Introducing NeuroDiverse Christian Couples

Join Kristin as she welcomes Robert Young, the host of That Infernal Noise, a podcast that has recently joined MHNR Network!  They discuss the everyday mental health moments that we all have and how they each manage...That Infernal Noise.Listen to MORE of Robert on his podcast That Infernal Noise: https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/that-infernal-noise/

Introducing That Infernal Noise with Robert Young

Join Kristin and Dr. Paul Meier as they talk about powerful and unseen influences going on in our lives and how that impacts our mental health!

Powerful Unseen Influences with Dr. Paul Meier

Listen in as Kristin welcomes our new addition to Mental Health News Radio Network: Autism Rocks and Rolls with Sam Mitchell. Sam, who was diagnosed with autism at 4 years old, hosts his podcast for those on the spectrum with the insight that another with autism can truly grasp.http://autismrocksandrolls.com/

Welcoming Autism Rocks and Rolls

Join Kristin as she speaks with Dr. Marsha Brown about her podcast, The Self-Care Chronicle, which is newly added to the Mental Health News Radio Network! Dr. Marsha feels it's important that mental health professionals need to remember to take care of themselves as well, after taking care of others.Dr. Marsha D. Brown is a Licensed Psychologist with extensive experience in the assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals of all ages. She is regularly sought out by professional and media organizations for her expertise in mental health, self-care, and conquering stress. . Dr. Brown’s independent practice specializes in helping organizations and companies teach their employees to use the “Deconstructing Stress” method to conquer stress and improve work performance and quality of life.https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/the-self-care-chronicle/https://drmarshabrown.com/

The Self-Care Chronicle: Self-Care for Mental Health Professionals

Join Kristin as she speaks with Dr. Dan Edmunds regarding his work with extreme states and mental health reform.Dr. Dan L. Edmunds is an existential psychoanalyst and psychotherapist in Northeastern Pennsylvania. His work has focused on drug-free, relational approaches for those undergoing extreme states of mind as well as autism and developmental differences. Dr. Edmunds is the founder of the Center for Humane Psychiatry, an emancipatory movement for human rights in the mental health system. Dr. Edmunds has advocated for psycho-social approaches for those in distress that are affordable and accessible. Dr. Edmunds developed a therapeutic community project and is involved with autism acceptance and the autistic rights movement. Dr. Edmunds is the author of BEING AUTISTIC: AN APPROACH TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTANCE; THEY SAY MY CHILD HAS ADHD: DEBUNKING THE BIO-PSYCHIATRIC PARADIGM; THE MEETING OF TWO PERSONS; and MYSTICAL METAPHORS. Dr. Edmunds is a frequent speaker on critical psychology issues.https://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/dan_edmunds.html 

Extreme States and Mental Health Reform

Join Kristin and Dave as they discuss population-based care. What is it and how can we make it work within the Mental Health arena.

Population Based Care

Join Kristin and Kathleen (Kat) for a discussion about how the pandemic has brought on an uptick in eating disorder issues.Kathleen (or Kat) Schwarz is a physical therapist, yoga teacher, energy healer, spiritual channel and passionate anti-diet educator. Her company Compassionate Healing Services aims to make high-quality physical and mental wellness services accessible to those most in need, regardless of their ability to pay. Her podcast "Trauma Redefined with Kat and Joe" will be released on the Mental Health News Radio Network in early 2021 and will explore the relationship between childhood trauma and physical and mental health problems in adulthood. Kat and her partner Joe Mitsch will offer a fresh perspective on difficult problems such as self-harm, suicidality, substance abuse, and eating disorders. Photo of Kat Schwarz is thanks to Gaia Dawn Studios.Petition link Kat refers to: https://www.change.org/p/american-medical-association-eradicate-bmi-and-the-prescription-of-weight-loss-from-our-healthcare-systemhttp://www.chsyoga.com/

Intuitive Eating: The Path to Better Physical and Mental Health

Kim and Kristin discuss what communal narcissism is and how to navigate your way through it. www.kimsaeed.com

Communal Narcissism with Kim Saeed

Sam and his Mom, Gina, join Kristin to talk about Autism and Sam's work as an advocate for Autism awareness!Find out more about Sam at https://sites.google.com/egreene.k12.in.us/autismrocksandrolls.

Rocking and Rolling with Autism

Join Kristi Wells and Kristin as they discuss human trafficking and what we can do to end it for good!Kristi is the co-founder and CEO of Safe House Project. Safe House Project is uniting communities to end domestic sex trafficking and restore hope, freedom, and a future to every survivor. Safe House Project’s mission is two-fold: increase survivor identification beyond one percent through education and ensure every survivor has access to safe housing and holistic care by accelerating safe house capacity and development across America. Safe housing and restorative care is critical to ending the cycle of victimization. Education is key to spotting, reporting, and ultimately, preventing trafficking. Their vision is to see communities across America unite to end domestic sex trafficking and restore hope, freedom, and a future to every survivor.https://www.safehouseproject.org/

Ending Human Trafficking with Kristi Wells

Join Kristin and Dr. Vigerust discussing the vaccination process and the new phases of our pandemic experiences.Dr. Vigerust received a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Texas at El Paso, a master’s degree in Microbiology and Immunology from Texas Tech University and a Doctorate in Cellular and Molecular Pathology from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Vigerust conducted post-doctoral research at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Dr. Vigerust completed a second post-doctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical School in the Department of Pediatrics Disease in the area of molecular biology. Currently, Dr. Vigerust is completing a second master’s degree in Molecular Diagnostics from Arizona State University.Dr. Vigerust was a faculty member in the Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology Department at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and a Health Research Scientist in the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs. Most recently, Dr. Vigerust is the Chief Scientific Officer and molecular scientist for several diagnostics laboratories focused around precision medicine, genomics and infectious disease. Dr. Vigerust has published extensively in top tier international journals, presented his research at national and international conferences and is an active editor and reviewer for several prominent journals. Dr. Vigerust has developed several novel molecular diagnostic assays for the prediction of inflammation and cardiovascular risk in patients with diabetes, infectious disease and cancer. Dr. Vigerust speaks often on the subject of precision medicine and was selected as a TEDx speaker in 2016. He serves on the scientific advisory boards of Proze, Electronic Care Giver and ImAware.Dr. Vigerust currently maintains an Adjunct Assistant Professor position at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the Department of Neurological Surgery and a Clinical Assistant Professor position with the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy. Dr. Vigerust’s academic and research interests focus around areas of precision medicine in the treatment of a broad range of disorders that are driven by inflammation including psychiatric and behavioral disorders, pain, neurooncology and cardiovascular disease.

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