Dr Deborah Show

On this episode of the Dr. Deborah show, Dr. Deborah speaks with Arun Gandhi. Born in 1934 in Durban, South Africa, Arun is the fifth grandson of India's legendary leader, Mohandas K. "Mahatma" Gandhi. Growing up under the discriminatory apartheid laws of South Africa, he was beaten by "white" South Africans for being too black and "black" South Africans for being too white; so, Arun sought eye-for-an-eye justice. However, he learned from his parents and grandparents that justice does not mean revenge, it means transforming the opponent through love and suffering.

In this enlightening conversation, Arun Gandhi describes some of the lessons of his famous grandfather, and speaks about nonviolence, violence, communication, peace making and self-care.

Tune in to listen to my Special Coronavirus Edition Episode #5. The show will be talking about Mental Health and well being with a focus on students and school and our special guest UCSB Student Kaitlyn Berrospe.

Schools are scrambling to determine how they will continue to provide mental health care for the students who have gone home to complete the semester online. Some states are now allowing the practice of therapy and psychiatry across states lines, so care can be continued. Many college psychiatric providers are leaping into the practice of tele-health. Studies have shown tele-health to be beneficial if provided within certain guidelines. I am grateful for the ability to provide care, but I am left wondering, how will this change our students? 

Tune in to listen to my Special Coronavirus Edition Episode #3. The show will be talking about Mental Health and well being with a focus on New Habits and Changing Expectations-Part 3.

As the novel coronavirus situation evolves in the nation, everyday life for many families is changing to include social isolation, remote work, and home quarantine. Humans are social creatures, and medical quarantine or isolation in general have been associated with serious mental health effects.

In fact, a recent review of research found that "quarantine is linked with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, confusion, and anger, with some research suggesting these effects are long-lasting." How during these unknown and new times do we maintain a level of structure, balance and create new habits.

Most of us are so accustomed to going to work, dropping the kids off, attending gym classes, lunching with friends that this time period producing completely new routines and also this needs new habits. Some tips for how to approach new lifestyle habits and expectations!

Tune in to listen to my Special Coronavirus Edition #2. The show will be talking about Mental Health and well being with a focus on Life With The Coronavirus-Grief Part 2.

In the past few weeks, efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 such as self-quarantine and the closing of public spaces have dramatically reordered our social and interpersonal experiences. What effects could this have on our mental health?

As each of us is learning, coping and understanding mental health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic I thought it would benefit our community to discuss the psychological and emotional challenges that arise during social distancing.

Grief from COVID-19 impact may trigger secondary health and mental health crisis. According, to researchers the loss of life caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic may just be the first tragic wave to hit the country. Grief from the deaths of close relatives and a sudden loss of support could create serious health, mental health and economic issues for grieving family members.

Tune in to listen to my Special Coronavirus Edition #1. The show will be talking about Mental Health and well being with a focus on Life With The Coronavirus-Self-Care Part 1.

In the past few weeks, efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 such as self-quarantine and the closing of public spaces have dramatically reordered our social and interpersonal experiences. What effects could this have on our mental health? As each of us is learning, coping and understanding mental health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic I thought it would benefit our community to discuss the psychological and emotional challenges that arise during social distancing.

The spread of the novel coronavirus has presented unique challenges to public health and health care systems around the world, including new challenges for addressing mental health concerns. As people across the country and world deal with new stressors that arise from social distancing and the exponential growth of COVID-19 cases, concerns about maintaining good mental health have grown as well.

I am here to help you learn more about these potential challenges and ways to adapt to new routines, environments, and relationships during the coronavirus pandemic. 

With a voice filled with grit and soul, Carly Jo Jackson brings the heat of the Florida sunshine to all she does. She has a vocal tone that is as infectious as her charismatic stage presence. She caught the attention of some big names in the music and entertainment business, opening shows for Michael McDonald (who also provided vocals on her recent EP), Kenny Loggins and Dennis Quaid and serving as a musical inspiration to Jeff Bridges who recently featured her on his Sleep Club website. Other notable performances include her appearance in 2014 on America's got Talent, where she appeared in two televised episodes and advanced to Judgement Week; performing as an Emerging Artist at 2018's Summerfest; singing backup vocals to Kenny Loggins at 2019's Hawaii Songwriters Festival; performing at the renowned 30A Songwriters Festival along with Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, Shawn Mullins, Livingston Taylor and more; opening a San Francisco 49ers game; and winning the 2015 Belk Southern Musician Showcase. In late 2019, she released her EP Au Naturel, produced by Chris Pelonis and Lost Coast Records and distributed by Jimmy Buffet's Cherry Bomb Records.

Carrick DeHart is a UCSB Grad in Ethnic Studies/Minor Child Psychology. He is in the Santa Monica High School Hall of Fame, UCSB Athletic Hall of Fame, Santa Barbara Court of champions and has 10 plus years playing professional Basketball nationally & abroad.

In 1990, Carrick was signed as a free agent with the Celtics training camp. After his playing days, Carrick worked and volunteered in the non-profit recreational world at the Santa Barbara California for the United Boys club, starting a club girl's elite developmental basketball program (Santa Barbara Blazers) that was instrumental in changing the charter of the boys club to the United Boys & Girls Club of America.

Carrick then went on to work for the Page Youth Center, developing after school recreational programs, senior fitness and elite sport training in partnership with Titan Sports-Jacques Devore and Rob Bolton. Carrick has worked with former high school coach George Quintero and started the California Storm, Nike Girls Elite Basketball program. Carrick worked at UCSB Advancement, as Director of Development for Unrestricted Gifts, for four years servicing the Orange County and San Diego area raising unrestricted funds and working with area committees. Then onto UC Riverside to become a Division 1 assistant coach for 2 years.

Currently he is the Director for Major Gifts CSU Channel Islands. He still has the passion for fitness, skill development and coaching and currently volunteers at Newbury Park High School as the Women's Varsity Assistant basketball coach. In addition, he provides skill specific training, condition and injury prevention training via a start-up business Ooofball, the medicine ball with bounce! Carrick believes there must be an effort made to support wellness and life balance at all levels.

This week and next are our special Fund Drive episodes! We are celebrating KCSB's 58th year on the air!! We will be weaving in the topic of the Isla Vista protests in 1970 along with Black History and how moments in UCSB's history symbolize our promise to amplify community voices and protect our rights to freedom of speech!

Kelsey Dowdy is a budding ecosystem ecologist interested in connections both within nature and between nature and humans. She is working on her PhD in Ecology with an emphasis in Ethnomusicology at UCSB’s Schimel Lab for Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology.

The Schimel Lab studies how living organisms interact with their environments and with each other, shaping and being shaped in the world around them. Research examines how organisms function in their present environments, how they have been shaped by their evolutionary past and how they may adapt to a changing world. Kelsey likes to play outside and make music. 

Curt Pickering has a appreciation and philosophy of how to appreciate and motivate the great athletes that engage at the highest level of play. Curt's NBA experience began in 1985 as Director of Player Personnel and Head Coach in the NBA Summer Pro League. There he met and developed a kindred relationship with Bill Bertka of the Lakers and began scouting for him. Later he scouted for the Indiana Pacers, New Jersey Nets and Charleston Guners.

Later Curt was a scout for the New Jersey Nets and then accepted opportunities internationally in China, Dubai, Bahrain, Phillipines, Kuwait, Hungary, Ireland, Czechoslovakia, Austria and Germany and in the minor leagues. He also worked for 10 years owning and coaching the Santa Barbara Breakers, a pro minor league team, traveling extensively to China and Europe 15 times, before returning to scouting for the Indiana Pacers. Curt was head coach for NBA All Stars Summer Pro League from 1985-1997 where he worked with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics and other teams.

He also has worked extensively as Director of Player Personnel for many teams! Behind the scenes he has worked extensively in the development of coaching staff/player roster relationships that greatly affects the level of play and the harmony necessary off the court, on the road and in the locker room.

His strengths as a coach are a willingness to do whatever is asked, no matter how large or small the task, with a specialty as a shooting coach. He has studied the mechanics, psychological and human behavioral factors of the greatest shooters over the past 50 years. Curt's GREAT love for the game of basketball, have influenced the basketball world. He sees each day and each game as a great opportunity to express gratitude and meet each challenge with vigor and enthusiasm.

After surviving an early, abusive marriage in her native England, Deb Richards fled with her life and her young daughter for the dream of sunny skies in Los Angeles. It was there that she met the handsome and successful songwriter Jake Jake Hooker who was a very successful songwriter having written, "I Love Rock N Roll," one of the greatest and biggest hits of all time, according to both Billboard and Rolling Stone magazines. The song has been covered by many artists, including Joan Jett and Britney Spears, creating worldwide sales in excess of 30 million records.

Jake also wrote and produced many hits for various soundtracks, including, Flashdance, Top Gun, Rocky 4, Iron Eagle, Wayne's World, Charlie's Angels (The Movie), Ghost World, Story Telling, etc. All told Jakes songs have sold well over a 100 million records or a staggering $1.6 billion in retail sales. Together, Jake and Deb put that dime in the jukebox of life and had a dream marriage where they balance Hollywood, famous execs and blending families.

Deb faced a second nightmare when some of her children began to experiment with drugs. In her debut book Richards shows how one mother's love and courage shines through despite overwhelming odds. Deb needed her own lifelines after Jake's tragic suicide.

Deb proves you can always reinvent, shift your thoughts and shine your light. Her book, Shift & Shine, is a must read for anyone who has loved an addict or lost someone to suicide. It's an inspiring story of hope with tools to find a path through crippling adversity and emerge stronger and kinder. Deborah lives in a cottage on two acres in Santa Barbara with her dogs and horses.