In this episode we look at some of the misinformation surrounding Mass Shootings as well as how Personality and Environmental factors impact these incidents. It is vital that we dispel misinformation about these incidents in order to keep from stigmatizing people with mental illness. Towards the end of the episode, I discuss a multi pronged approach to this problem which involves multi disciplinary teams at schools as well as a system of regulation for firearm ownership. I ask that you keep an open mind while listening, regardless of what side of the political spectrum you are on. 

Thank you to Tubebackr for the music in this episode - song is "Sway". Check them out on YouTube and SoundCloud. 

In this episode I tackle the question of whether or not there could be a Hell in the afterlife. Rest assured, it is not as dark of an episode as it sounds. I'll be talking about a specific type of Near Death Experience and how we can incorporate all of this information to enhance our mental health and well being. 

Visit my website for the online course I described - www.findingaum.org

Thank you to Zakhar Valaha for the music in this episode!

https://soundcloud.com/goodbmusic-zakhar-valaha

This episode I look at the Russia-Ukraine conflict in a psychologically minded way in an effort to learn as much as possible as well as try to figure out what happens next. A slight divergence from our usual content, but an important one nonetheless.

This American Life: The other Mr. President

Vox explains Putin's war on Ukraine

Political Personality of Vladimir Putin

This episode I talk about the famous book Man's Search for Meaning by Dr. Viktor Frankl, a psychiatrist who wrote the book after surviving a concentration camp during the Holocaust. I also discuss the concepts behind Logotherapy which Dr. Frankl pioneered.

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Thank you to Zakhar Valaha for the music in this episode!

Zakhar Valaha on Soundcloud.com

This episode I discuss Sleep Hygiene tips that help with deeper and more restful sleep. This is good for folks suffering from insomnia, or for folks who simply want to optimize their sleep resulting in better performance during the day, improved recovery from exercise, or a better immune system.

CBTi Coach App by VA

Thank you to Zakhar Valaha for the music in this episode!

Zakhar Valaha on Soundcloud.com

This episode I discuss Psychedelics with Dr. Natalie Gukasyan who is an amazing psychiatrist and psychedelics researcher at the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins. She is also on faculty at the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University.

Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research

Dr. Gukasyan on Twitter

Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research on Twitter

In this episode we look at a few simple meditation techniques as well as how to meditate on suffering. We also briefly discuss Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.

ACT Made Simple by Russ Harris

CBT for Anxiety & Worry

Thank you to Zakhar Valaha for the music in this episode!

Zakhar Valaha on Soundcloud.com

In this episode we discuss the crucial topic of gun violence and mental illness. Most importantly, we clarify some misconceptions about mental illness in the media which are unfair, unjust, and increase the stigma of mental illness.

Mental Illness, Mass Shootings, and the Politics of Firearms

Mental Illness & the reduction of Gun Violence and Suicide

The link between Mental Illness & Firearms Violence

Tarasoff Case

Thank you to Zakhar Valaha for the music in this episode!

Zakhar Valaha on Soundcloud.com

In this episode I discuss Mindfulness Meditation and the scientific evidence behind the practice. There are so many benefits to the practice that have been investigated in high quality research studies. Also as a bonus, we do a mindfulness exercise at the end of the episode!

Plum Village by Thich Nhat Hanh

The Plum Village Website

Thank you to Zakhar Valaha for the music in this episode.

Zakhar Valaha on Soundcloud.com

For our fourth episode, I bring our first guest onto the show - Nikita Rimal Sharma. She is the Creative Director here at Finding Aum and is also a published writer & poet, as well as a passionate mental healthcare worker. We discuss the organization where she works as well as her role there, then we move on to discuss Acceptance & Healing. I am thankful for the wisdom Nikita imparts to us on this episode.

Thank you to Zakhar Valaha for the music in this episode!

Zakhar Valaha on Soundcloud.com