In today's conversation we speak with the author, educator, novice chaplain, and one of American Buddhism's thoughtful new voices, Chenxing Han. What follows is a conversation on the topic of grief and loss with insights from a Buddhist Perspective. How do we grieve our losses? How do we experience this universal journey through loneliness, grief, and fulfillment? These and many more are questions Chenxing generously explores with us through her deft touch and tender spirit.

In today’s conversation, we speak with the board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Kelly Holes-Lewis, from the Charleston, South Carolina based mental wellness clinic - Modern Minds.

Through her extensive clinical work and training, Dr. Holes-Lewis has developed a deep understanding of the healing power of compassion, mindfulness, and positive engagement in our own healing and care. And although these concepts may seem simple, they’re often challenging to find in the world of illness-based medicine.

What follows is our conversation on the topic of compassion for both ourselves and others in which Dr. Holes-Lewis shares her insights and practical steps to help us find better balance and meaning in our lives.

Learn more at www.modern-minds.com

In this episode we explore the topic of mental health for young children ages 0-5. Our conversation will explore ways in which parents/caregivers may foster healthy environments to help promote childhood development. And we discuss how parents/caregivers may look for and identify possible problem areas and where to find specialized mental health resources for young children when needed. This is an incredibly useful conversation for parents/caregivers of young children!

In this episode, we speak with the licensed therapist and relationship expert, Lair Torrent LMFT, about how we may enrich our relationship with a romantic partner by moving away from putting a spotlight on symptoms and learning to bring our best selves to the relationship.

Lair Torrent is a clinically trained licensed marriage and family therapist. His graduate work focused on couples at Mercy College under the mentorship of world-renowned marriage & family therapist, Dr. Evan Imber-Black. He’s the bestselling author of, “The Practice of Love: Break Old Patterns, Rebuild Trust, and Create a Connection That Lasts”, which was published in February of 2022.

In this episode we speak with the licensed art therapist, Marianne Huebner, about the healing powers of art and art therapy in our lives. She will share details about the art therapy process as well as discuss art activities that one can engage in at home to de-stress and to learn more about ourselves. Marianne is an art therapist for Hopeway, an evidence-based mental health treatment center in the Charlotte, NC region. Learn more at www.hopeway.org.

In this episode, we explore practical ways in which we may find opportunities to build resilience, hope, and positive change in the hectic day-to-day of our lives. The therapist and mental health leader, Melissa Camp LPC, shares powerful exercises, offers useful tips to reconnect with our passions, and discusses important warning signs for when we should seek additional help and support. (www.melissacamplpc.com)

In this episode, we discuss important information about suicide and suicide prevention to include details about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Life Line. The conversation is led by Jennifer Piver, Executive Director of Mental Health America - Greenville County, and Jennifer Butler, Program Director of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health's Office of Emergency Services.

In this episode, we share a conversation with the psychologists Dr. Báyò Akómoláfé and Dr. Jürgen W. Kremer about reframing our understanding of what it means to be human. The talk centers on ways we might learn to explore the unknown, to address the uncomfortable head on, and to better understand the interconnectedness of all things so we might gain insight into the mystery and meaning of our lives.

In this episode the prolific writer and talented Jungian Analyst, Dr. James Hollis, shares his thoughts on what it means to be living "In-Between Times". Dr. Hollis offers his insights into how we might navigate through constant change so we may live a richer and more considered life.