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This podcast creates a safe space to talk about mental health. A former TV news anchor who‘s sharing his journey with anxiety & OCD publicly, your podcast host Bryan Piatt offers insight, wisdom and comfort for others maneuvering their mental health. Take what serves you, and leave the rest.
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Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
In this episode, Bryan sits down with a cup of coffee and hits record, as we all step into a new week together.
He encourages us all to notice when perfectionism tries take hold, bring some awareness to our actions - and be gentle with ourselves along the way.
As always, take what serves you - and leave the rest.
Click here for information on Bryan's virtual Breathwork event coming up on October 5th.
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
The beginning of the week can certainly be a time of anxiety and overwhelm. Bryan offers a few words to help you ground as you step into your Monday.
He talks about not waiting for things to feel "perfect" before we show up for our lives, and bringing awareness to our actions.
As always, take what serves you - and leave the rest.
You can learn more about, and register for, Bryan's upcoming virtual Breathwork event here.
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
In this episode, Bryan talks to Dr. Kyle Cedermark about the process of beginning mental health medication. Deciding to take medication for your mental health is a very individual, personal choice. This episode is aimed at helping answer some of the common questions you might have, if you decide that medication is a helpful piece of your mental health "toolkit".
Dr. Cedermark talks about when medication might be helpful, how medication works in the brain, some of the common hesitations people have, and more.
Dr. Cedermark is a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist - and the Chief Psychotherapy Officer at PrairieCare.
As always, take what serves you from this conversation - and leave the rest.
(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
In this episode, Bryan talks to Lora Devore-Matz. Lora brings over forty years of experience as a psychotherapist and educator. She is specifically drawn towards spiritual psychology and transpersonal development.
Lora is a senior faculty member with the internationally recognized Center for Mind-Body Medicine, and also is a Clinical Education Specialist at PrairieCare.
In this interview, Lora discusses her new book, "Darkness Was My Candle" where she reveals her personal healing journey.
As always, take what serves you - and leave the rest.
If you, or someone you know is struggling, you can reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK.
(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Monday Aug 08, 2022
In this episode, Bryan talks to Hope Elliott about her mental health story, and what she has learned along the way.
Hope teaches yoga and is a wellbeing educator based out of Burlington, Vermont. She shares her experience of growing up in a home with a parent experiencing mental health struggles. Hope also talks about her experience getting diagnosed with anxiety, depression, ADHD and panic disorder.
In this episode, Hope also shares how her yoga practice has helped her heal and the importance of making her self care a top priority.
You can follow Hope on Instagram: @hopefj
As always, take what serves you - and leave the rest.
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
In this episode, Bryan talks to Dr. Suzanne Jasberg about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). TMS is being used to help people struggling with treatment resistant depression, along with other mental health conditions.
Dr. Jasberg talks more about what TMS is, how it works, and who qualifies for it. Dr. Jasberg is a psychiatrist in the Center for Neurotherapeutics at PrairieCare.
As always, take what serves you from this conversation - and leave the rest.
(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
In this episode Bryan talks to Allegra Miles. Allegra just appeared on Season 20 of American Idol, and was also a semi-finalist on The Voice.
Allegra shares her journey with her mental health, including struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder. She also shares how music has been instrumental in her healing, how cleansing it can be to cry - and much more.
As always - take what serves you, and leave the rest.
(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
In honor of Pride month, Bryan talks in this episode to Lisa Bauer about how to support someone through the coming out process.
Bryan and Lisa share pieces of their own coming out process and help guide parents on what to say to their kids when they come out. In addition, Lisa talks about how parents can maneuver their own emotions as they continue to show up for their child.
Lisa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker at PrairieCare.
(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
In this episode, Bryan talks to breathwork facilitator and author Michelle D'Avella about how breathwork can help you heal.
Michelle talks about how breathwork has impacted her life, how the practice can help guide you into your heart, and what she would say to anyone who's finding themselves in a dark place.
You can learn more about Michelle and her offerings on her website, PushingBeauty.com.
(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)
Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
In this episode, we continue our conversation about perinatal mental health. Bryan talks to Perinatal Therapist Lisa Cross about her own experience with perinatal OCD and how she's now helping new moms nurture their mental health.
Lisa works in the Perinatal Clinic at PrairieCare. She also recommends reaching out to Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Minnesota if you're in Minnesota. You can also contact Postpartum Support International no matter where you live.
As always - take what serves you from this conversation, and leave the rest.
(This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)