In this episode of The Brain Factor, Joy Riddle is joined by a special guest and friend, Dr. Maggie Labarta! They discuss the importance of loving yourself in order to love others, and how you can do so, especially with Valentine's Day coming up!

On this episode of The Brain Factor, Joy and Laura talk about having fun at work while still following the rules at home school, and work.

What do new year's resolutions look like in a way that is emotionally healthy?  In this episode, Laura and Joy are going to discuss permission to not participate at all.  Motivation to do it? What is it? Is there a way to do that in a healthy way without setting ourselves up for more guilt or shame?  

In this episode of the brain factor Joy and Laura address the protective factors of good coping skills and problem-solving skills. It’s a busy time of year and it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of it all. What can you do to create some calm in the chaos?

This episode of the brain factor addresses the protective factor of emotional and physical health. It’s important to focus on your healthy and preventative care. Laura and Joy discuss topics like Mental Health First Aid, healthcare screenings, nutrition, and their impacts on your daily life.

This episode of The Brain Factor addresses economic and financial responsibility: paying off debt, funding retirement, discussing the best ways to save, and staying on track!

This episode of The Brain Factor addresses the protective factor: good coping and problem-solving skills. Laura and Joy discuss self-care in the workplace. Are you communicating effectively with your employees? And are you, as an employee, communicating effectively to your supervisor? We'll explore those questions, and more, on this episode of The Brain Factor.

Episode 12: The one about self-care as a lifestyle. This episode of the brain factor addresses the protective factor: good coping skills and problem-solving skills.  Laura and Joy discuss self-care as a lifestyle. Do you beat yourself up when you take some time for yourself?  Or do you celebrate what might feel self-indulgent? Self-care looks different to everyone.  Join the conversation about some less than traditional self-care tactics on this episode of The Brain Factor!

Episode 11 of the Brain Factor addresses the protective factors: good coping skills, problem-solving skills, and connection to others.  June is Men’s Mental Month and Alan Paulin LCSW joins in the conversation about #mensmentalhealth.  What stands out for men that may be different for women? Are men less likely to reach out for help professionally? Learn more on this episode of The Brain Factor!

Episode 10 of The Brain Factor addresses the protective factor: access to support services.   May is Mental Health Awareness month so we are talking about how to access care.   Quality mental healthcare is essential and we know that, Meridian has been providing quality healthcare for 50 years!  On this episode, we take a look at how to access healthcare and other types of support services.