Speaking Our Minds

[10:00] Scott’s initial career and his transition to his calling

[26:32] What is a calling and how to get in touch with yours

[32:39] Paying attention to the things that make you come alive

[35:59] Becoming a master of the things you love to make your unique contribution

[48:13] Death practice and how you can benefit from the practice

Scott Erickson is an artist, author, performance speaker, and creative curate who mixes autobiography and aesthetics to create art and moments that speak to our deepest experiences. Using his passion and commitment to craft, Scott has been a working artist for over a decade and has had his work appear on CNN, National Geographic, and various magazines, newspaper outlets, and book covers. He is the writer and performer of two one-man shows.

His current show, "Say Yes: A Liturgy of Not Giving Up On Yourself”, juxtaposes story-teaching, participation, humor, and image curation as Scott walks us through the very personal and universal conversation about the death of a dream and the overwhelming voice of Giving Up in our lives. He is the co-author of Prayer: Forty Days of Practice and May It Be So, the author of Honest Advent, a Spiritual Director to brave women and men, and a professional dishwasher for his food blogging wife.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottthepainter/

Website: https://www.scottericksonart.com

Say Yes: Discover the Surprising Life beyond the Death of a Dream - https://www.amazon.com/Say-Yes-Discover-Surprising-beyond/dp/0310361907

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Join the conversation with Dr. Shawn Talbott, a Psycho-nutritionist who studies the mood between food and mood. His research has been focused on the link between nutrition, biochemistry, and psychology for nearly two decades. Dr. is the author of fourteen books, including two textbooks. His work in mental fitness has to be future at the Olympic training centers, the white house, and the TEDs stage.

During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Introduction to the show

[02:39] Dr. Shawn Talbott career backstory

[07:10] What is mental fitness, Dr. Shawn definition from two different perspectives

[09:56] The grey zone of mental fitness

[11:41] The three brains, brain, gut, and heart, and how they impact how we feel

[15:42] What is a systems approach in mental health and wellness

[17:49] BETTERHELP online therapy and counseling services

[21:14] The gut-brain access; the microbiome and its effect on our mood and mental health

[24:56] Foods that nourish good bacteria and maximize mental fitness

[27:37] Dr. Shawn’s supplementation work to help people improve mental fitness

[30:11] Dr. Shawn favorite product, fundamentals, the whole gut-brain access kit

[33:33] Key take away on wholistic mental wellness

[34:34] Dr. Shawn’s mental fitness book and how you can access it

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Jessica Hottle is a faith-based fitness coach, podcast host, best-selling author, and speaker with a heart for teaching women how to dismantle the lies that keep them from healing and wholeness. She is the author of "Own Your Worth," "A Worthy Wife," and "Know Your Worth," and the host of What's The Truth, a show she challenges the way her listeners think so they can change the way they live. Her writing has been featured by She Works His Way, Cross Training Couture, and Revelation Wellness. When she isn't writing, speaking, or coaching, you can find her enjoying time with her husband Jon, being a momma to their three cats, and spending her free time outside whenever she can (playing golf, hiking, reading, or writing in her journal).

The holidays are here and I have to admit this is my favorite time of the year. And this year I was able to celebrate a little early by sitting on the filming of BYU TV’s annual Christmas Under the Stars concert, featuring one of my favorite Christmas artists, Pentatonix!

Tune into BYUtv’s annual Christmas Under the Stars concert, featuring Pentatonix: https://www.byutv.org/

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Alex Labson has her master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and is the creator of @AlmondMilkisNuts on Instagram. She is dedicated to helping people ditch diet culture and find food freedom. Alex offers virtual one-on-one nutrition counseling and her goal is to empower people to find their balance while not cutting out their favorite foods.

Resources:

• SNAP/Calfresh (EBT)
• WIC
• Afterschool meal program
• Food pantries
• Congregate meal sites (for older adults)
• Home delivered meals (meals on wheels)
• Medically tailored meal
• Soup kitchens/free dining rooms

211 service, to navigate food resources quickly

This podcast episode is brought to you by UHSM Health Share, a unique health care membership on a mission to create holistic wellness for the mind, body, and spirit. If you or someone you know is frustrated with their current health care, I encourage you to inquire about membership options at www.uhsm.com

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For a list of specific mental help & crises resources: https://brittneyamoses.com/mental-help-resources/

Connect with Alex Labson here!

Website: almondmilkisnuts.com

Instagram: Almondmilkisnuts

TikTok: @almondmilkisnuts

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Dr. Christie Kederian is a nationally-renowned psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in the psychology of relationships. With an extensive career as a professional matchmaker and relationship expert for eHarmony and Match.com, Christie has helped hundreds of people find love and improve their relationships. She is a "Triple Trojan" receiving her Bachelor's, Master's & doctoral degree at the University of Southern California in Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy. She is also a radio host, of The Lyrical Therapy Hour at KXSC and has been a featured expert in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Cosmopolitan, NBC News and many more.

This podcast episode is brought to you by UHSM Health Share, a unique health care membership on a mission to create holistic wellness for the mind, body and spirit. If you or someone you know is frustrated with their current health care, I encourage you to inquire about membership options at www.uhsm.com

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Connect with Dr. Christie Kederian here!

Instagram: @thedatedoctorchristie

Website: https://therapyfordating.com/

Webinar: “How to Find the One Before 2022”

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Bio: Matthew S. Stanford, PhD is CEO of the Hope and Healing Center & Institute (HHCI) in Houston, TX and adjunct professor of psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine and Houston Methodist Hospital Institute for Academic Medicine. Dr. Stanford’s research on the interplay between psychology and issues of faith has been featured in The New York Times, USA Today, Christianity Today, and U.S. News & World Report.

This podcast episode is brought to you by UHSM Health Share, a unique health care membership on a mission to create holistic wellness for the mind, body and spirit. If you or someone you know is frustrated with their current health care, I encourage you to inquire about membership options at www.uhsm.com

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Better Help Counseling (10% off your first month): https://betterhelp.com/moses

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For a list of specific mental help & crises resources: https://brittneyamoses.com/mental-help-resources/

Connect with Dr. Matthew Stanford here!

Website: https://hopeandhealingcenter.org/team/matthew-stanford/

Twitter: @drmattstanford

Books by Dr. Matthew Stanford

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Sheila Walsh grew up in Scotland and has spoken to over six million women around the world. Her passion is being a Bible teacher, making God’s Word practical, and sharing her own story of how God met her when she was at her lowest point and lifted her up again. Sheila loves writing, has sold almost six million books and is a national bestselling author. She is also the cohost of the television program Life Today, airing in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia, with almost one billion potential viewers daily. Calling Texas home, Sheila lives in Dallas with her husband, Barry; her son, Christian; and two little dogs, Tink and Maggie, who rule the roost.

This podcast episode is brought to you by UHSM Health Share, a unique health care membership on a mission to create holistic wellness for the mind, body and spirit. If you or someone you know is frustrated with their current health care, I encourage you to inquire about membership options at www.uhsm.com

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Better Help Counseling (10% off your first month): https://betterhelp.com/moses

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Instagram: @sheilawalsh1

Facebook: @sheilawalshconnects

Twitter: @SheilaWalsh

Website: http://sheilawalsh.com/

Podcast: God Is For You

Order Sheila’s Book: “Holding on When You Want to Let Go”

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Meditation and mindfulness have been shown to have so many evidence-based benefits for the mind, body and soul that I was excited to dive deeper into this topic on the podcast this week.

In this weeks episode of our “Mental Health Basics Series” we're talking all about The benefits of Faith, Meditation & Mindfulness with special guest Neil Ahlsten, the CEO & co-founder of The Abide App.

While I understand that there can be a diversity of views around the idea of meditation, I believe there is a clear case for the benefits and necessity of meditation & mindfulness and especially healthy, biblical meditation.

So in this episode, we’re talking all about

- Some of the benefits of meditation and mindfulness

- How meditation & faith integrate

- And some simple ways we can begin to practice a more mindful and intentional lifestyle

Neil is the CEO and co-founder of Abide, the #1 Bible meditation and sleep app reaching over 5 million people. Before Abide, Neil worked at Google and launched industry-leading products in ads, Android, and shopping. Neil has 4 kids, including twins adopted from Congo.

This podcast episode is brought to you by UHSM Health Share, a unique health care membership on a mission to create holistic wellness for the mind, body and spirit. If you or someone you know is frustrated with their current health care, I encourage you to inquire about membership options at www.uhsm.com

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For a list of specific mental help & crises resources: https://brittneyamoses.com/mental-help-resources/

Connect with Neil Ahlsten here!

Instagram: @neilahlsten

CEO of Abide: purposenation.org

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In this week's episode of our “Mental Health Basics Series” we’re talking all about the signs of severe anxiety and what helps with special guest Ali Mattu!

This episode lays out:

- The common symptoms of anxiety and when anxiety becomes so severe that it may be considered diagnosable

- The different types of anxiety diagnoses that exist and some of their defining factors

- Factors that might make someone more at risk of developing severe anxiety

- What a panic attack is and some practical tips for what helps in the moment

and so much more. You don’t want to miss it!

Dr. Ali Mattu creates mental mental health and psychology media that is fun, easy to understand, and free to all. Through YouTube, Dr. Mattu teaches a global audience how to use psychological science to achieve their goals. He sparks conversations about mental health through storytelling performances, school assemblies, and pop culture conventions. He is the clinical lead of Loop, a new mental health startup making self-care social through small group real-time audio hangouts.

This podcast episode is brought to you by UHSM Health Share, a unique health care membership on a mission to create holistic wellness for the mind, body and spirit. If you or someone you know is frustrated with their current health care, I encourage you to inquire about membership options at www.uhsm.com

Get started with online therapy & counseling (Sponsored):

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For a list of specific mental help & crises resources: https://brittneyamoses.com/mental-help-resources/

Connect with Dr. Ali Mattu here!

Instagram: http://instagram.com/alimattu

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/alimattu

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/thepsychshow

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In this week's episode, we’re talking about Depression with my dear friend and Columbia psychiatrist Dr. Diana Samuel.

In this episode we expound on:

- How to identify the signs & symptoms of depression

- The clinical & therapeutic treatments that are used for depression

- When and why medication might be necessary

- How to support someone with severe depression

and so much more that you don’t want to miss.

Dr. Samuel is an adult psychiatrist who completed her residency at Mount Sinai Hospital, and dual fellowships at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Samuel has extensive experience in evaluating and treating a wide variety of both acute and non-acute psychiatric symptoms and illnesses with many years of experience at renowned hospitals in NYC. She is trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy and actively works with families in helping them cope with mental illness in a loved one. Dr. Samuel is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center has had a busy private practice at Columbia Doctors in Midtown Manhattan. She has been cited in popular media outlets such as People Magazine, US News & World Report and Good Housekeeping.

This podcast episode is brought to you by UHSM Health Share, a unique health care membership on a mission to create holistic wellness for the mind, body and spirit. If you or someone you know is frustrated with their current health care, I encourage you to inquire about membership options at www.uhsm.com

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Better Help Counseling (10% off your first month): https://betterhelp.com/moses

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For a list of specific mental help & crises resources: https://brittneyamoses.com/mental-help-resources/

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Instagram: @dianasamuelmd

Facebook: Diana Samuel, MD

https://www.columbiadoctors.org/diana-samuel-md

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