Tune in on Wednesday, 6/14/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Entrepreneur & Author, David Shamszad.

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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:

My journey through dual diagnosis (addiction and mental illness) started young. Deaf in one ear, son of a brilliant alcoholic artist father, failure out of public and private schools across Oakland, I was an awkward kid who couldn't focus for the life of me. At 13 I began an on-again off-again complex relationship with alcohol and drugs. I was a kid trying to numb the pain of being ""different"" with a fifth of vodka. I had no idea at the time, but that moment would be a catalyst for the 15-year long journey through addiction and mental illness that would frame the rest of my life. As a young adult I oscillated between debilitating depression where I could hardly function to a body that screamed with energy, going a week or two without sleeping. I careened through manic episodes, week-long binges, arrests, a suicide attempt, and an involuntary commitment to a psychiatric hospital. For the first time someone confirmed my dual diagnosis: a substance abuse addiction and bipolar disorder. I had spent my life frantically dribbling two balls at the same time without fully understanding it.

A chemical dependency treatment center and an unwavering partner saved my life. My road to recovery went through the hell. But on the other side of it, my life began to transform in a game-changing way – one which my younger self could never have possibly imagined. Today, I'm the CEO of SG Real Estate, a rapidly-growing, multi-million-dollar real estate investment and brokerage firm. My first book, a memoir of my struggle with addiction and bipolar disorder, in all its visceral detail, is forthcoming in 2023. It is my mission to help transform the mental health and addiction dialogue away from stigma and cynicism and toward realness and vulnerability. Regardless of circumstances, past experiences, or diagnoses, I know that we can rebound and rise higher than we ever thought possible. There is always more time on the shot clock."

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Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show! www.valley.com

And thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Francisco Torres, author of, "KEEP KICKING FRISCO, KEEP KICKING."

Purchase the book here: https://bit.ly/KeepKickingFrisco

Doctors always take a patient’s medical history, and Dr. Torres’ self-assessment was no different. In Keep Kicking, Frisco, Torres describes this whacky journey of self-discovery and sheds light on how the accumulated eccentricities of our upbringings shape the person we grow up to be-- panic attacks and all.This book aims to demonstrate how the lives of others intersect with our own and shape who we become. For those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and fear, Dr. Torres’ story offers hope for the future and a blueprint for overcoming the panic we sometimes face in our own lives.

Follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/FranciscoTorresLinkedin

Tune in on Wednesday, 6/7/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Author, Lawyer, & Mom, Nadia Maria Davis.

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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:

Nadia Davis was a rising star - a young Latina lawyer and victims rights advocate famous for freeing an innocent young man named Arthur Carmona. She grew up the daughter of a famous immigrant rights attorney in LA and later became the wife of then State Attorney General Bill Lockyer (30 years her senior). Her meteoric rise famously crashed in a drama-filled public fall from grace that included drug abuse, a sex tape, blackmail, incarceration, and ultimately, many years of recovery as a mother and as a woman. Her narrative is a defense of privacy, parenthood, and autonomy.

Davis has been a public figure in California for two decades. In her new deeply personal memoir, HOME IS WITHIN YOU: A Memoir of Recovery and Redemption (Girl Friday Books, April 25, 2023), she chronicles her journey of recovery -- it's an inspiration to anyone seeking a way out of darkness and a guide to ending a cycle of shame and generational trauma.

In her book, Nadia bravely shares her story and reclaims her voice by revealing the intimate details of those dark years and her personal journey to hell and back. Through letters to her sons, we see her transformation as a result of finding a spiritual home, daily meditation, kundalini yoga, a daily recovery fellowship, and self-compassion.

Still passionate about helping others, Nadia's using her experience to help others by creating a Home is Within You non-profit that provides skilled navigators to young moms inside the justice system.

www.nadia-davis.com

@nadiamariadavis

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Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show! www.valley.com

And thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Francisco Torres, author of, "KEEP KICKING FRISCO, KEEP KICKING."

Purchase the book here: https://bit.ly/KeepKickingFrisco

Doctors always take a patient’s medical history, and Dr. Torres’ self-assessment was no different. In Keep Kicking, Frisco, Torres describes this whacky journey of self-discovery and sheds light on how the accumulated eccentricities of our upbringings shape the person we grow up to be-- panic attacks and all.This book aims to demonstrate how the lives of others intersect with our own and shape who we become. For those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and fear, Dr. Torres’ story offers hope for the future and a blueprint for overcoming the panic we sometimes face in our own lives.

Follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/FranciscoTorresLinkedin

Tune in on Wednesday, 5/31/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the pioneer of REAL WELLNESS, Donald Ardell.

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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:

Donald B. Ardell is an outspoken freethinker who promotes a philosophy of REAL wellness. REAL is an acronym for Reason, Exuberance, Athleticism and Liberty – the four dimensions of a lifestyle conducive to well being and happiness. Don is a devotee of Robert Green Ingersoll and often performs a variety of the speeches, poems and quotations from the works of Royal Bob, The Great Agnostic of America’s Gilded Age.

Don is an All-American triathlete and duathlete and has won over a dozen national titles and seven world championships, including in London, Edmonton, Budapest, the Gold Coast of Australia, Montreal and Tasmania.

He has produced nearly a thousand editions of the Ardell Wellness Report beginning in 1984. His expertise is in providing entertaining lectures on REAL wellness (with an emphasis on secular humanist values) and assisting organizations transition into effective, rational cultures that support the common decencies.

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Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show! www.valley.com

And thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Francisco Torres, author of, "KEEP KICKING FRISCO, KEEP KICKING."

Purchase the book here: https://bit.ly/KeepKickingFrisco

Doctors always take a patient’s medical history, and Dr. Torres’ self-assessment was no different. In Keep Kicking, Frisco, Torres describes this whacky journey of self-discovery and sheds light on how the accumulated eccentricities of our upbringings shape the person we grow up to be-- panic attacks and all.This book aims to demonstrate how the lives of others intersect with our own and shape who we become. For those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and fear, Dr. Torres’ story offers hope for the future and a blueprint for overcoming the panic we sometimes face in our own lives.

Follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/FranciscoTorresLinkedin

Tune in on Wednesday, 5/24/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Author and Physician, Dr. Francisco Torres.

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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:

Dr. Francisco M. Torres, M.D. is a successful board-certified physician, entrepreneur, author, and speaker specializing in diagnosing and treating patients with spine-related disorders and chronic pain. He has authored and co-authored several books on various topics, including his memoir.

Dr. Francisco Torres was born in Seville, Spain, and graduated cum laude from the University of Puerto Rico in 1982 with a degree in biology. He then attended the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and was awarded his medical degree in 1986.

Dr. Torres performed his physical medicine & rehabilitation residency at the VA Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico, before completing a musculoskeletal fellowship at Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans. He served three years as a Clinical Instructor of Medicine and Assistant Professor at LSU before joining Florida Spine Institute in 1993 and is the author of seven books.

www.floridaspineinstituteandwellness.com

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Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show! www.valley.com

And thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Francisco Torres, author of, "KEEP KICKING FRISCO, KEEP KICKING."

Purchase the book here: https://bit.ly/KeepKickingFrisco

Doctors always take a patient’s medical history, and Dr. Torres’ self-assessment was no different. In Keep Kicking, Frisco, Torres describes this whacky journey of self-discovery and sheds light on how the accumulated eccentricities of our upbringings shape the person we grow up to be-- panic attacks and all.This book aims to demonstrate how the lives of others intersect with our own and shape who we become. For those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and fear, Dr. Torres’ story offers hope for the future and a blueprint for overcoming the panic we sometimes face in our own lives.

Follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/FranciscoTorresLinkedin

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Tune in on Wednesday, 5/17/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Psychotherapist, Machiel Klerk!

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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:

Machiel Klerk is a psychotherapist who specializes in helping people access their divine, inner wisdom. Whether their biggest challenge involves relationships, grief, or mental health issues (including anxiety or trauma), he helps individuals identify the changes they need to make so they can live a more balanced, creative life fulfilling their divine purpose.

He is the author of DREAM GUIDANCE: Connecting to The Soul Through Dream Incubation (Hay House 2022), where he guides readers on how to tap into their inner wisdom through dreams as well as the founder of the Jung Platform, a website that offers online courses on psychological and spiritual perspectives, which, by the way, he created as a result of a dream.

www.instagram.com/machielklerk/?hl=en

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Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show!www.valley.comAnd thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Francisco Torres, author of, "KEEP KICKING FRISCO, KEEP KICKING."

Purchase the book here: https://bit.ly/KeepKickingFrisco

Doctors always take a patient’s medical history, and Dr. Torres’ self-assessment was no different. In Keep Kicking, Frisco, Torres describes this whacky journey of self-discovery and sheds light on how the accumulated eccentricities of our upbringings shape the person we grow up to be-- panic attacks and all.This book aims to demonstrate how the lives of others intersect with our own and shape who we become. For those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and fear, Dr. Torres’ story offers hope for the future and a blueprint for overcoming the panic we sometimes face in our own lives.

Follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/FranciscoTorresLinkedin

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Tune in on Wednesday, 5/10/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring CEO and Clinician at Oasis Wellness and Counseling, LLC, Amy Triplett, LMHC.

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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:

My passion is to help bring healing, restoration, and transformation to my clients. I have an integrative approach using cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and mindfulness techniques to help clients learn how to transform the way they respond to daily stressors. My specialties include: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship issues.

I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor. I earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Walden University and have a bachelor’s degree in special education from the University of South Florida. I was a special education teacher for 12 years and thoroughly enjoyed teaching students with learning disabilities and behavior disorders. I am also a certified hypnotherapist and find using this modality, in conjunction with counseling, accelerates healing and transformation for my clients. I am recognized as a Nationally Certified Counselor.

www.oasiswellnessandcounseling.com

www.facebook.com/OasisWellnessAndCounseling

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Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show! https://www.valley.com/

And thank you to our brand NEW sponsor, Dr. Francisco Torres, author of, "KEEP KICKING FRISCO, KEEP KICKING."

Purchase the book here: https://bit.ly/KeepKickingFrisco

Doctors always take a patient’s medical history, and Dr. Torres’ self-assessment was no different. In Keep Kicking, Frisco, Torres describes this whacky journey of self-discovery and sheds light on how the accumulated eccentricities of our upbringings shape the person we grow up to be-- panic attacks and all.

This book aims to demonstrate how the lives of others intersect with our own and shape who we become. For those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and fear, Dr. Torres’ story offers hope for the future and a blueprint for overcoming the panic we sometimes face in our own lives.

Follow him on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/FranciscoTorresLinkedin

#mentalhealth #author #podcast #valleybank #podcastshow #mentalhealthpodcast #lmhc #therapy #counseling #counselor

Tune in on Wednesday, 5/3/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the Director of the documentary film, "Unmasking Hope," Eric Christiansen.

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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:

Eric Christiansen is an acclaimed documentarian who has built his life’s work around socially responsible filmmaking that educates, inspires and most importantly heals. Christiansen, a seven-time Southwestern Region Emmy Award recipient, explores the impact of trauma; how we adapt to grief; the resilience of the human spirit; and how a powerful platform for hope can help trauma survivors begin the vigilant journey of healing. A trauma survivor himself, Christiansen worked through the loss of his home and possessions in the Painted Cave Fire by creating his first film Faces in the Fire 25 years ago.

All of his films (Faces in the Fire, Homecoming: A Vietnam Vets Journey, Searching for Home: Coming Back from War) have been transformative in the recovery process for thousands of people whose lives have been compromised mentally, spiritually and physically by trauma. Leveraged as educational tools by top mental health institutions, Christiansen's films migrate from the entertainment arena into environments that help additional audiences navigate the profound collateral damage trauma creates not only on the individual, but the family and community as well.

Christiansen’s current feature documentary “unMASKing HOPE” premieres on public television October 2022.

Throughout his career, Christiansen has worked on both commercial and cause-driven projects, and produced for major networks including Discovery, TLC, PBS, MTV and an Imax film. He’s appeared on 50 podcasts in 10 countries discussing his work.

https://www.facebook.com/unmaskinghope
https://www.instagram.com/unmaskinghope/
https://www.unmaskinghopethemovie.com/

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Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show!

Tune in on Wednesday, 4/26/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the Co-President & CEO of CMC:Foundation for Change.

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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:

Carrie Wilkens, PhD, is a psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the practice and dissemination of evidence-based treatments for substance use and Post-Traumatic Stress. Dr. Wilkens is the Co-President and CEO of the CMC:Foundation for Change, a not-for-profit with the mission of improving the dissemination of evidence-based ideas and strategies to professionals and loved ones of persons struggling with substance use. The CMC:FFC team’s Invitation to Change approach is an accessible set of understandings and practices that empower families to remain engaged and be effective in helping their struggling loved one make positive changes. The approach has been widely used across the country and is utilized in trainings with laypeople and professionals.

She is co-author of the award-winning book Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change, a practical guide for families dealing with addiction and substance problems in a loved one based on principles of Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), and co-author of The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends: Evidence-Based Skills to Help a Loved-One Make Positive Change.

Dr. Wilkens is also the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of the Center for Motivation and Change, a group of clinicians serving all ages in NYC, Long Island, Washington, DC, San Diego, CA, and CMC:Berkshires, a private, inpatient/residential program for adults.

Dr. Wilkens has been a Project Director on a large federally-funded Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant addressing the problems associated with binge drinking among college students. She is regularly sought out by the media to discuss issues related to substance use disorders and has been on the CBS Morning Show, Katie Couric Show, frequent NPR segments, and podcasts, including Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris. She is also in the HBO documentary Risky Drinking. Dr. Wilkens is a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the American Association of Addiction Psychiatrists.

https://cmcffc.org/team/carrie-wilkens-phd

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Thank you to our sponsor, Valley Bank, for supporting the show!

Tune in on Wednesday, 4/19/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring President and Co-Founder of The Journal That Talks Back, Jonathan Friedman.

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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:

Jonathan Friedman is the President and Co-founder of The Journal That Talks Back™, an accessible and affordable coaching platform that connects young professionals and post-secondary students with a certified coach so they can manage their mental health, relationships, career aspirations, personal and professional challenges and more.

www.thejournalthattalksback.com
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Tune in on Wednesday, 4/12/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Author, Dr. Friedemann.

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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:

I had suffered from anxiety, low self-esteem and obsessive-compulsive behaviors from the age of 10 until my early thirties. I know how overwhelming and disempowering our emotions can feel.

But once I learned how to work consciously with the subconscious mind, the source of our feelings, I was able to overcome my emotional challenges and turn them into catalysts to discover my authentic truth and harness my untapped potential. Until I healed and outgrew my anxiety, I believed my career was in medicine and academia.

I received my medical degree from the University of Munich, Germany and pursued a career in cardiology at the University Hospital. Over the years, I became increasingly concerned with the lack of time we had for our or patients and the rather “mechanical” healing approach of allopathic medicine. So I decided to take a break and accepted a scholarship for a postdoctoral research position at the University of Washington in Seattle, which, after four years, gave me a PhD in molecular biology.

Being immersed in the world of basic research significantly changed my perspective on human potential. As a physician, I was trained to view the body as rather fragile and prone to failure. Science, however, illuminated a simple fact that I hadn’t fully realized until then: each and every cell of our bodies has an intelligence and sheer unlimited potential to grow, adapt, and heal in ways that are still far too complex for us to fully comprehend.

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