Conquer Worry

Diana Nightingale comes on the Conquer Worry Podcast to discuss how the work of her late husband, Earl Nightingale, work could benefit someone who is struggling with their mental or emotional health.

• Earl is known as the "Dean of Personal Development."
• During his lifetime, he wrote and recorded over 7,000 radio programs, 250 audio programs as well as television programs and videos
• His radio program, called - Our Changing World, was the most highly syndicated radio program of its time.
• In 1956 he produced, 'The Strangest Secret' which sold over a million copies, making it the first spoken-word recording to achieve Gold Record status.

Is mental health advocacy effective? Two of the most vocal mental health advocates come on The Conquer Worry Podcast to discuss this important topic. Andy Behrman is Mental Health Writer, speaker and author of Memoir of Mania which has been translated into 6 different languages and is distributed across the globe. Gabe Howard is a mental illness speaker, writer, activist and current author of Don't Call Me Crazy on PsychCentral.com and his work can be found at gabehoward.com

If you are struggling with your life's direction, this short inspiring story of redemption and perseverance could be timely!

• Age is not a obstacle to redemption.
• Failure is not fatal.
• Perseverance wins.
• The benefits of Mental Resilience

After being drugged and raped by serial rapist Jeffrey Marsalis (known as the Match.com rapist), JoAnn has fought through PTSD and emotional distress. She comes on the podcast to share her journey and thoughts on mental resilience.

Dr. Moira Rynn, Director of Columbia University’s Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry discusses Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). We start with the basics of OCD and then she focuses on pediatric issues around OCD. This episode provides insights on some the strategies used by Dr. Rynn and her team at Columbia University. We discuss research that provides some clarity on whether CBT or drugs are the best approach to treating OCD. Dr. Rynn also provides valuable insights for parents starting the process of getting help for their child. Pediatric Anxiety and Mood Research Clinicwww.columbiapsychiatry.org/pamrcFacebook: Click HereTwitter: Click HereCenter for OCD and Related Disorderswww.columbia-ocd.orgwww.ocdtreatmentstudy.comFacebook: Click HereTwitter: Click HereAbout Dr. Rynn, MDDirector, Division of Child and Adolescent PsychiatryProfessor of Psychiatry at CUMCColumbia University/New York State Psychiatric InstituteDepartment of PsychiatryDivision of Child and Adolescent PsychiatryDr. Rynn is director of CU-PAMRC and the Children’s Day Unit. She also serves as the Director of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University (CU)/ New York State Psychiatric Institute (NYSPI) and is the Medical Director of CUCARD. Previously she had been the Medical Director of the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Section of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine (PENN) since 1998. Dr. Rynn joined the Department of Psychiatry at PENN in 1991 as a resident and during her last year of residency served as Chief Resident. In 1997, she completed the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Child Guidance Center, followed by a Neuropsychopharmacology Research Fellowship, sponsored by the NIMH at PENN.Dr. Rynn's area of research has been focused on pediatric psychopharmacology with an emphasis on anxiety disorders, specifically general anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. Dr. Rynn completed several studies in the area of pediatric anxiety studies showing the efficacy of sertraline and venlafaxine ER. Her current research interests include examining the efficacy of novel compounds for the treatment of pediatric obsessive compulsive disorder, the study of pharmacological interventions for anxiety and mood disorders, and adaptations of interpersonal therapy for adolescents with mood disorders. Dr. Rynn has been providing pharmacologic treatment for adults and children diagnosed with mood and anxiety disorders disorder since 1991 and she is board certified in adult and child psychiatry.

Nina's Bio:Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, American Pacific University, HIAssociates of Arts in Psychology, Santa Rosa Junior Colege, CABachelors of Arts in Applied Psychology, City University of Seattle, WAMasters of Science of Mental Health Counseling Academic Program Completed-Capella University, MNNina Bingham is an Author and a Life Coach. She has an AA in Psychology, a BA in Applied Psychology, a Certification in Clinical Hypnotherapy, and completed academic studies for her MS in Mental Health Counseling degree. In private practice since 2003, she has treated individuals and couples with a wide variety of mental health issues. She is the author of 3 books of poetry and one recovery workbook. Her fifth book, "Once The Storm Is Over: From Grieving to Healing After The Suicide of My Daughter," is due out in early 2015.Connect with NinaTwitter: www.twitter.com/liv_enlightened website: www.living-enlightened.comBlog: www.ninabingham.blogspot.comBooks: http://www.amazon.com/Nina-Bingham/e/B008XEX2Z0Join the FB Grief Support Group: www.facebook.com/holdontohopegriefsupportTwitter: www.twitter.com/liv_enlightenedFacebook: www.facebook.com/NBLiveEnlightened

This episode features a reading of The Looking Glass by David Ervin. It is a powerful short story that shows the extreme mental challenges faced by soldiers both during deployment and once they return. Links:Blue Nostalgia - Click HereMilitary Experience & The Arts - www.militaryexperience.org David Ervin's Bio:

• US Army infantry, Sergeant, 2002-2006. Deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III, 2005
• Graduated West Virginia University with BA in History in 2009
• Author of Leaving the Wire
• Associate Editor at Military Experience and the Arts

Purchase David's Book: Click HereConnect With David:Facebook: www.facebook.com/leavingthewire

Hakeem Rahim has learned how to manage his own battle with Bipolar Disorder and now works tirelessly as a mental health advocate. He shares his story from diagnosis to recovery as well as how he is educating the youth of today on mental illness to help fight the stigma of mental illness. Hakeem's Bio:Hakeem Rahim, Ed.M, M.A. graduated with a BA in psychology from Harvard University, and dual masters from Teacher’s College, Columbia University. In 2012, Hakeem began speaking openly about his 14 year journey with bipolar disorder. Since then he has testified in front of Congress, been featured in USA Today and has shared his journey with over 5,900 college, high school and middle school students. Hakeem is a certified National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) In Our Own Voice speaker, the NAMI Queens/Nassau Let’s Talk Mental Illness TM presenter, and a member of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance’s national board. Hakeem is the owner of Live Breathe, LLC as well as a poet and recorded spoken word artist.Connect With HakeemWebsites: Hakeemrahim.com | Btslessonplans.orgYoutube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJ8nJUiO-2QK__JBo7tgxgTwitter: @hakeemrahimFacebook: www.facebook.com/LiveBreatheLLCLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/hakeemrahim

Too many soldiers struggle with PTSD. The media typically only tells one side of the story.......the struggle. Many soldiers are able to get help and learn how to manage their illness. Veteran David Ervin tells us how he has found POST TRAUMATIC GROWTH after learning how to manage his personal battle with the struggles come from PTSD. He is the author of 'Leaving The Wire' which chronicles his experiences in Iraq. David is another success story that has come out of Military Experience & The Arts (militaryexperience.org). Experts think PTSD occurs (via www.ptsd.va.gov):

• In about 11-20% of Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars (Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom), or in the range of 11-20 Veterans out of 100 who served in OEF/OIF.
• In as many as 10% of Gulf War (Desert Storm) Veterans, or in 10 Gulf War Veterans out of 100.
• In about 30% of Vietnam Veterans, or about 30 out of 100 Vietnam Veterans.

David Ervin's Bio:

• US Army infantry, Sergeant, 2002-2006. Deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III, 2005
• Graduated West Virginia University with BA in History in 2009
• Author of Leaving the Wire
• Associate Editor at Military Experience and the Arts

Purchase David's Book: Click HereConnect With David:Facebook: www.facebook.com/leavingthewire

Attorneys, Judges and law students disproportionately struggle with depression. Research out of the University of AZ finds that 19% of lawyers suffer from depression at any given time. Research out of the University of Washington finds that 40% of law students have suffered with depression by the time the graduate. Why is depression so significantly higher in the legal community? We explore this important topic with attorney, and mental health advocate Dan Lukasik. From Dan's Website:Dan is a 1988 graduate of the University at Buffalo School of Law in Buffalo, New York and a managing partner at the law firm of Bernhardi Lukasik PLLC in Buffalo where he litigates cases in state and federal courts across New York State. He is listed in the publications The Best Lawyers in America, SuperLawyers and The Buffalo Law Journal’s Who’s Who in Law as one of the top personal injury lawyers in Buffalo.In 2008, Dan created Lawyerwithdepression.com, the first website and blog of its kind in the country, to help law students, lawyers and judges cope with and heal from depression. The site and Dan’s work have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The National Law, Trial Magazine and several other national and international publications. He is was the recipient of The Distinguished Alumni Award for Public Service from The University at Buffalo School of Law and The Award of Merit from the Erie County Bar Association.He is the Executive Producer of the documentary, A Terrible Melancholy: Depression in the Legal Profession and is currently writing a book about depression and lawyers.Professionally, Dan is a Board member of The Erie County Bar Association and Compeer, Buffalo, an organization dedicated to finding and pairing up mentors with men, women and children struggling with mental illness.Connect With Dan:Twitter: @DanLukasikFacebook: Lawyers With DepressionWebsite: www.LawyersWithDepression.com