DOG MEDICINE: How My Dog Saved Me From Myself

Show Guest: Julie Barton

350 million people worldwide suffer from depression - the silent epidemic. Suicide is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. behind cancer and heart disease, and yet we still don't address the possible reasons and cures for depression the way we do about other diseases. The time has come for this to change, and one surprisingly delightful way to delve into this difficult topic is to hear the heartbreakingly beautiful and happy-ending story of a girl and her healing, loving, ever-accepting dog named Bunker - the dog who saved her life! Julie Barton, author of DOG MEDICINE: How my Dog Saved Me From Myself, tells the story of her youth, a time when she was so depressed she felt she couldn't go on. A testimony to the power of love, it was her puppy's need for her that made Julie feel her own life was worth saving. Bunker needed her, she had to be there for him, and so she stayed.

"The Challenge of Representing Juvenile Delinquency Cases and Special Education Rights in Today's Courts System"

Show Guest: Shep Zibberman

According to Shep Zebberman, the biggest challenge in today's juvenile court system is trying to balance the numerous competing interests at play while obtaining the best possible outcome for youth. A delinquency case is essentially a criminal case where the accused was under the age of 18 at the time an offense was alleged to have been committed. Unlike Adult courts, the Juvenile system has rehabilitation as its primary goal.

So when Zebberman represents a minor who is accused of committing a crime, he or she may be 13 or 14 years old and may want something completely different then what the parents want because he or she is looking at the situation through the eyes of a 13 or 14 year old. In the context of a youth seeking educational rights, he or she may be refusing all kinds of benefits offered by the school district for a variety of reasons such as not wanting to change class schedules or not wanting to appear socially different.

Join us as Zebberman gives our audience a startling view into the decisions and pressures children at young ages are up against that at one time did not exist at this level, such as peer pressure to do drugs; pressure not to trust the "system" whether be the educational or judicial; and most alarming of all, pressure "not to succeed".

Feelings of Isolated Attributed to Soaring Numbers of Depression and Anxiety in Young People

SHOW GUEST: Lisa Smith

The Washington Post reports that the average teen spends more than 7 ½ hours a day on technology. This means they are spending those 7 ½ hours a day without any "in person" communication which leads to feeling isolated even though they may be in constant contact with their peers through texting, social media, or online gaming. This ongoing isolation is causing depression, anxiety and other emotional disorders at rates we've never seen before.

Join us as Lisa Smith, co-founder of Save My Family Today, provides insight into this alarming phenomenon. Lisa will describe for our listeners how her organization's work with youth and their families achieves the compassionate communication flow needed to "reconnect the disconnect" when navigating the rough waters of emotional instability, a process that makes way for a healthier, more balanced personality and smoother sailing into the future.

Nationwide Drug Intervention Training & Addiction Recovery Resource Workshops

Show Guests: Ken Seeley and Eric McLaughlin

Southworth Associates and Intervention 911 have joined forces to offer training for those professionals looking to become interventionists on January 22-24, 2016. With many years of experience in the field of addiction and recovery two of i911's, Eric McLaughlin and Ken Seeley, believe all Interventionists must obtain the best possible training and education available in order to achieve and maintain the level of excellence and professionalism the industry has come to demand and expect. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about this outstanding i911 Event and other outstanding workshops held throughout the year using the Johnson Model of Intervention.

"The Deanna Protocol®: Hope For ALS and other Neurological Conditions"

Show Guest: Dr. Vincent Tedone

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, which is referred to as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease is a disorder that affects the function of nerves and muscles. According to the ALS Association, a little over 5,600 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with ALS each year. (That's 15 new cases a day) and it is estimated that as many as 30,000 Americans have the disease at any given time.

The authors of The Deanna Protocol® for ALS are in a life and death struggle against this terrible disease. Join us for this riveting interview as Dr. Tedone describes how the The Deanna Protocol® is not an ALS treatment or ALS cure but rather a metabolic program responsible for keeping Deanna alive!

Encore presentation of installment 03/31/2014

"Raising Parents, Raising Kids: Hands-On Wisdom For The Next Generation"

SHOW GUEST: Dr. Dawn Menken

In this cutting-edge book, therapist, parent, and visionary Dr. Dawn Menken introduces a fresh approach to

the joy and wonder of the world of parenting - going beyond the conventional "how to" book. She turns the

tables on what many people perceive as "bad behavior", explaining that childhood lying is an "expression of

powerlessness." Explains that children rebel or sneak around because they are in environments where they do

not have a voice. Menken asks parents to celebrate how every relationship is unique. Adults who want to meet

kids where they are and nurture their development need to tap into their inner child and discover the power

of dreams, fantasy, and play. This is a great show for a parents of kids of all ages!

"F*ck Feelings: One Shrink's Practical Advice for Managing All Life's Impossible Problems"

Show Guests: Dr. Michael Bennett & Sarah Bennett

Most people try therapy to change something they don't like about themselves or to figure out a way to change another person. Michael and Sarah Bennett, Harvard educated psychiatrist father and comedy writing daughter, know that these goals are impossible to achieve, deflating and counter-productive. In the Bennetts' new book: F*CK FEELINGS (yes, that is really the title) they cut to chase, giving us solutions to 140 of the problems that land on Dr. Bennett's couch - family, love, work, self-esteem, garden-variety jerks and more. is the cut-to-the-chase therapy session you've been looking for! Don't miss this outrageous, funny and sensible interview with the Bennetts who help their readers focus on realistic solutions and acceptance.

"The Happiness Psychiatrist Treating the Whole Patient: Mind, Body, and Spirit"

Show Guest: Sheenie Ambardar, M.D.

In our current fast-paced culture of high-stress and hard work, where we're constantly scrambling to compete, climb the career ladder, juggle the demands of work and family, and maintain our mental health and sanity all at the same time, it is vitally important that we take time out for ourselves on a regular basis to check in with our own personal needs and desires. At the Happiness Psychiatrist, Dr. Ambardar and her staff believe that happiness is a state of mind that takes practice, effort, and vigilance and that it is within everyone's reach. Join us for this exciting show in which Dr. Ambardar shares how it is possible to successfully design a treatment which uses psychiatric medications in conjunction with an eclectic blend of psychotherapeutic modalities including psychodynamic or insight-oriented therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, interpersonal therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, journal therapy, walking therapy, meditation, and kundalini yoga.

"Mountain Mantras: Wellness and Life Lessons from the Slopes"

Show Guest: Kathryn Kemp Guylay

In every coffee shop or gathering place around the world, you can hear people discussing their lives, looking for inspiration and solutions to tackle the everyday challenges? Wanting to find ways to live life more fully, with more energy, and with greater success? Mountain Mantras: Wellness and Life Lessons from the Slopes by Kathryn Kemp Guylay uses stories that will help set you sights on a new adventure, join us as Kathryn describes how to: *Achieve greater success in life simply by adjusting how you perceive events around you. *Discover a 6-step framework you can use to overcome obstacles in your own life. *Use vision and visualization to turn your dreams into reality. And ... *Learn strategies to engage fully in life, while experiencing improved health and vitality.

"Designing and Renovating Homes for Families with Autistic Children"

Show Guest: David Gould

A fact of life, families design their homes around their children. This especially applies to families who have a loved one with Autism. However, when a loved one has Autism it can be very difficult to know what home changes to make. Studies have shown that 90% of individuals with Autism have varying levels of sensory processing issues. Join us as David Gould discusses how he and his partners, Tim and Gabrielle Sullivan, used their many years of expertise to developed a "first-of-its-kind" proprietary assessment and design system to match directly to the sensory profile, personal interests and safety needs of families with autistic and similarly disabled children.