June is filled with holidays encouraging us to celebrate our pets. In addition to being Adopt a Cat Month and National Microchip Month, it is National Foster a Pet Month. To learn more about how fostering pets can improve your physical and mental well-being, host Paula Felps sits down with Brittany Derrenbacher, a clinical mental health counselor and founder of Luna Bells Moonbows Special Needs Rescue in Louisville, Kentucky. Brittany explains the many benefits of pet fostering for the entire family and offers tips on how to get started.   In this episode, you’ll learn:  How fostering pets can improve mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression. Creative alternatives to full-time pet fostering. How fostering pets can teach children important emotional skills.  

Fostering Pets for Greater Well-Being With Brittany Derrenbacher

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May is Mental Health Awareness month, and this episode is a reminder that we can’t just be aware of the problem – we need to take action. Host Paula Felps is joined by mental health advocate Patrick J. Kennedy, whose new book, Profiles in Mental Health Courage, shares the dramatic stories of people who are living with mental illness. Because of his own challenges with mental illness and addiction, the former congressman is on a mission to change how we view mental illness in this country and, importantly, change the way we treat it. His bold plan for the future of mental health includes bipartisan action to identify, treat, and manage conditions earlier to enrich the lives of all those affected.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  What inspired Patrick to share his own story and how it helped him change the narrative around mental illness and addiction. Why talking about our mental health challenges helps us heal — and helps others. How Patrick would like to see the approach to mental illness and addiction treatment change — and what he’s doing about it. 

Changing the Conversation on Mental Illness with Patrick J. Kennedy

The relationship between mothers and daughters can be tricky, so this week,  host Paula Felps sit down with co-authors and mother/daughter duo Leslie and Lindsey Glass, who’ve just released the book, The Mother-Daughter Relationship Makeover: 4 Steps to Bring Back the Love. They know all too well how fraught the mother/daughter relationship can be, and they’re here to talk about what makes this relationship so difficult for many and how to start rebuilding fractured family ties.  In this episode, you’ll learn:   The most common areas of conflict between mothers and daughters. Why learning your mother’s and grandmother’s mental health history plays an important role in the mother/daughter relationship. Where to start reconciling a damaged relationship. 

Repairing the Mother/Daughter Relationship With Leslie and Lindsey Glass

As companions for our animals, most of like to take a hands-on approach. But learning the ancient art of Jin Shin Jyutsu can take that one step further by deepening the human/animal connection and keeping everyone happy and healthy. Join host Brittany Derrenbacher as she sits down with internationally known teacher Adele Leas, the originator of Jin Shin Jyutsu for animals. Although this practice was originally designed for humans, Adele has discovered its amazing ability to balance the body, mind, and spirit in diverse species of animals and now helps others learn how to use it. In this episode, you’ll learn:  What Jin Shin Jyutsu is — and how it can improve health and happiness. How Adele discovered its powerful healing abilities. How it can be transformative for rescue animals. 

Discover Harmony and Healing Through Jin Shin Jyutsu With Adele Leas

We’re going to celebrate Mother’s Day in just a few days, but in reality, moms should celebrate themselves every day. This week,  host Paula Felps sit down with Jennifer Mulholland, a working mom, conscious leadership expert, and co-author of the book  Leading with Light: Choosing Conscious Leadership When You’re Ready for More. Jennifer’s work focuses on cultivating presence and rediscovering the light within, and she’s here to talk about how we can bring that business principle into our lives as mothers and how it can change the world for us — and around us.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  What it means to be a mindful mother. Why our presence is the greatest gift we can give our loved ones. Simple tips for practicing being present even in chaotic times. 

Becoming a Mindful Mother With Jennifer Mulholland

As we enter May — which is Mental Health Awareness Month — it’s the perfect time to talk about recent findings about Gen Z. Multiple recent studies show that Gen Z has unprecedented levels of anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.  In this episode, host  Paula Felps sits down with Live Happy CEO and co-founder Deborah Heisz to talk about what’s causing this mental health crisis among young people and what we all can do about it.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  What recent research shows us about Gen Z’s mental health. How social media and traditional media are contributing to the problem. Why it’s important to be aware of this mental health crisis.  

Fostering Pets for Greater Well-Being With Brittany Derrenbacher

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