Big Swells Podcast

We are thrilled to have Ghana trained medical Dr. Gideon Owusu here to discuss maternal mental health , some of the reasons the US has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, solutions, and more. He brings another world perspective and discusses some of the supportive strategies communities take to help new mothers in Ghana. We discuss the importance of pre-natal assessments, supporting women AFTER birth, how to develop better listening skills to consider the importance of recognizing cultural difference to enhance doctor-patient interactions. Hope you enjoy and subscribe to American Mood Swings Podcast. Thank you from Rick and Janice for sharing your time with us.

World renown anger management leader joins us to share tools and strategies he's used for the last 50 year to train folks around the globe. The California Supreme Court sent anybody sentenced to anger management for over 30 years to those trained by Anderson &Anderson. He talks about self awareness, empathy, impulse control and more behavior modification tools. He'll share why Emotional Intelligence is a much better indicator of future success in life than IQ. Whether you're a burned out doctor struggling with your bedside manner, stressed out attorney, a married couple who wants a stronger union, or someone hoping to get along with others at work, Georges tools are of you.

Dr. Zabina Bhasin is a nationally respected child psychiatrist who joins us to discuss the importance of embracing multi-cultural learning, age appropriate discussions for social media, sexual conversations, making time every day to listening to kids , and so much more-

Kelce Jager of Rise With Grief is here to share her story of wedded bliss, creating a family with four sons, and losing her beloved husband to Leukemia. Kelce discussed her new book- A MILLION MIRACLES AND THE ONE THAT NEVER CAME and walks us through finding out her husband was sick to all the ups and downs of dealing with a terminal illness and impending single motherhood, life as a widow, picking up the pieces and starting over.

Dr. Alex Kopelowicz from the UCLA Olive View Medical Center joins us for an intriguing look at what Psychosis present like. We discuss positive /negative/and disorganized symptoms of Schizophrenia, genetics, treatment options, 51-50( 72 Hour Involuntary Holds), why the need for more long term beds, CARES COURT, Conservatorships, Mental Health Services Act (The millionaires tax) and so much more. If you have a loved one struggling with psychoses, don't miss this episode.

Lorenzo P. Lewis joins us to share his journey from being born in prison to becoming a global mental health advocate. Lorenzo founded The Confess Project which fosters and trains barbers across the United States to recognize mental health crises and foster support in the black community. Lorenzo's journey from prison baby , struggling adolescent, to mentor, non-profit founder, husband, father, and now venture fund owner is uplifting and inspiring. His take-home message is that we are our stories and storytelling is the connector.

Abbe Feder from In Circle Fertility is here to discuss her fertility journey and shared struggles with thousands of women around the globe desperately trying to start a family and have more children. Abbe shares the process of IVF, failed IVF, Successful IVF, financing , third party reproduction, embryo transfers , adoption challenges such as varying interstate adoption laws, marital stress from the pressure, how we can show up for people, and so much more. Share this episode with someone you love struggling to grow their family. Thanks for joining us!

Janice and Rick

Dr. Skip Rizz0 from the USC Center For Creative Technology joins us to discuss how Virtual Reality can help Veterans struggling with PTSD, pain management , displaced refugees, sexual assault victims, those struggling with ADHD , Autism and more . You'll learn about how the "Battle Buddy" app can help soldiers around the globe struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts bringing them life saving resources.

Dr. Farha Abbasi from Michigan State Psychiatry joins us to discus the Origins of Islam, The 5 Pillars of Islam, Shariah Law, Pilgrimage to Hajj, the Quran, the history of Muslims in America, Islamophobia, and more. Fascinating discussion to help heal the religious division in the world.

Dr. Xavier Amador joins us to discuss the LEAP approach /training to help us better communicate with our loved ones struggling with mental illness. You'll learn why "Reality Testing" and logic backfire and worsen communication , how to deal with "Chemical Chaos", the really good prognosis if someone takes medicine, implements Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and more.