Tune in on Wednesday, 7/6/22 at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring a solo chat with your host, Sharon Fekete.

Sharon typically hosts one episode per month of the show completely S-O-L-O.

That's right—NO guests! 

THIS upcoming episode is that episode for the month of July. It is titled, "When you're not feeling so FREE in July..."

We'd like to TieTechnology for sponsoring the show, as well as our BRAND NEW SPONSOR, The TMS Advantage!

The TMS Advantage offers cutting edge NeuroStar Advanced TMS treatment in Clearwater, FL and Pinellas County. 

Find out more about them here:  https://www.thetmsadvantage.com/

LISTEN to Dr. Gabor Mate’ on Last Day podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encore-episode-trauma-with-dr-gabor-mate/id1468896686?i=1000567672451

Tune in on Wednesday, 6/29/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor, Meg Duke.

Join Meg and her 11.2k followers on Instagram at: @therapybymeg 

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ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Meg Duke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. Providing virtual psychotherapy across a number of states, Meg specializes in perinatal mental health services utilizing Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Meg is also an adjunct professor at The University of Kansas Graduate School of Social Welfare and hosts a podcast and YouTube channel show, Let's Discuss... with Meg Duke.

Meg lives in the Kansas City area with her husband, son, daughter, and dog. She enjoys sewing, crafting, and rock climbing.

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As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!

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Tune in on Wednesday, 6/22/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, Kelsee Keitel.

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ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Kelsee is an outdoor-based, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate located in Indianapolis, IN, where she offers clients the opportunity to integrate outdoor recreation as a component of their mental health care. Kelsee takes a total-body approach to mental-health care, helping client's to strengthen their mind-body connection and find healing through regulating their nervous system. As a rock-climber, backpacker, mountain-bike rider and cyclist, Kelsee has experienced much of her own healing in the outdoors. Kelsee knows firsthand what its like to experience mental illness, as someone with anxiety and who has experienced her own kinds of loss and trauma. With this in mind, her hope is to model for others what it looks like to fully embrace the human healing experience, without shame.

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As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!

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Tune in on Wednesday, 6/15/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring sober advocate and a sobriety coach, Brittany Kay.

Join Brittany's 9.8k followers and follow her at @heybrittkay.

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︎If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help.

For the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

For confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.

For more mental health resources, visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a.k.a NAMI.

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ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Mental health advocate passionate about ending the stigma around mental health and mental health services. Current grad student to become a licensed clinical mental health therapist.

She has been sober for several years and is passionate about helping others find their inner strength to finally overcome alcohol.

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As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!

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Tune in on Wednesday, 6/8/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring sober influencer, Gentry Jones.

You can find Gentry and her 108,000 followers on Instagram at @lifewithgentry.

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ABOUT OUR GUEST:

On May 1st 2018, Gentry drove into her garage broken, defeated and convinced there was no way to stop the train wreck she had become. It was in that moment of feeling like there was no way out, that Gentry finally submitted to the only way out. After struggling with alcohol abuse for over 10 years, she surrendered to sobriety. Since that day she has been dedicated to learning as much as she can about her addiction, mental health and personal development so she can use her voice to help bring support and community to others suffering. Gentry built her social media platforms around her life as a sober single mom and sharing honestly about struggles, joys and confidence that can come after addiction. After receiving so much love and support from sharing her journey online, she wanted to do more to give back to the sober community and got her life and recovery coaching certificate. Being from a long line of well-respected educators and coaches, she’s using her natural abilities and continued education to teach others how to get and stay sober and reclaim their lives. Her goal is to use her influence to provide hope and humor to the mental health struggles of navigating sobriety and life as a single mom. Gentry is dedicated to inspire, entertain and end the stigma of addiction.

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As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!

Tune in on Wednesday, 6/1/22, at 6:30am EST, for a special episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring highlights of host, Sharon Fekete, speaking at Working Women Of Tampa Bay's Sold Out Power Lunch: Break the Stigma event!

Sharon joined a panel of women who understand the importance of mental health and why prioritizing YOUR well-being is crucial to YOUR happiness at this event. In this episode, you will hear Sharon's responses to her interview questions.

Thank you again to Working Women Of Tampa Bay for having candid conversations surrounding these important topics!

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As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!

Tune in on Wednesday, 5/25/22, at 6:30am EST, for a special episode rerun featuring host, Sharon Fekete.

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, this episode is dedicated to spreading awareness about the importance of speaking about mental health at work.

We can make a great impact with our employees when leaders are provided with the resources to share with our staff that may be struggling.

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Mental Health in the Workplace

❖ All members of a workplace share the burden of depression and anxiety, it’s a vicious cycle. Change starts with leaders, managers and HR professionals recognizing the inner conflict many talented people feel, and doing something about it. When people get the space and the support they need, it can change their careers, and their lives.

❖  Mental illness is a challenge, but it is not a weakness. When we acknowledge our mental health, we get to know ourselves better, and are more authentic people, employees, and leaders. Authenticity at work leads to better performance, engagement, employee retention and overall wellbeing.

❖  Less than one third of people with mental illness get the treatment they need, and this comes at a cost. Failure to acknowledge an employee’s mental health can hurt productivity, professional relationships, and the bottom line.

❖  What needs to change? Professional support needs to get better. We need to have the option to ask for help, and feel safe doing so. We need more flexibility, sensitivity, and open-mindedness from employers. The same treatment and attention they’d give to a broken bone or maternity leave.

What can you do?

Educate employees about mental health issues, encourage them to seek help if they need it, and be a support to

colleagues who might be struggling with mental illness or addiction.

o Ask the right (direct) questions

o Offer resources (NAMI, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, Recovery programs (FREE), EAP (employee assistance program)

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As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!

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Tune in on Wednesday, 5/18/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show CEO & Director of Research at The TMS Advantage, Karan Narwal.

Karan returns to the show in honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. After all, it is Mental Health Awareness Day every day at The TMS Advantage.

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ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Karan Narwal is our certified TMS specialist, CEO & Director of Research at The TMS Advantage. He received his undergraduate degree in Marketing & Psychology from New York Institute of Technology and is a Medical Graduate from Aureus University School of Medicine with a focus on Psychiatry & Mental Health. During medical school training, he was able to work with both pediatric and adult patients in inpatient & outpatient psychiatric facilities. His focus on Psychiatry has led him to The TMS Advantage as a TMS specialist. During his years prior, Karan has worked as a Behavioral Assistant, as an Anesthesia Technician, and as a contributing Mental Health Writer for online publications. Karan brings a medical background with a personalized approach for all his patients. He believes in understanding each person individually with a progressive approach to having efficient & effective TMS treatment which is what gives you the advantage when it comes to mental health. At The TMS Advantage, Karan along with Dr. Hervey, will be conducting research & publishing studies on TMS and the many benefits of this innovative treatment. He is a member of Clinical TMS Society where he contributes to the growing field of TMS with his research.

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Thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!

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Tune in on Wednesday, 5/11/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring the owner of Alternative Psychiatry, Mark Sylvester, MD, in honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth.

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ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Mark Sylvester, MD, ABAM, was born and raised in Sarasota, Florida. He received his medical education at the University of Miami and training at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Sylvester received graduate education in Neuropsychopharmacology and Psychobiology. He is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology as well as Addiction Medicine.

In addition to caring for his patients with Alternative Psychiatry, where he practices Functional Psychiatry and Integrative Health, he also currently serves as medical director of Centerpointe Counseling and Recovery, Sarasota Addiction Specialists, and the Suncoast Harm Reduction Project aimed at reducing opioid related overdose deaths.

Dr. Sylvester is an adjunct faculty member at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) where he lectures and clinically trains medical students. He is active in research and is published in the Journal of Biomechanics, Journal of Global Drug Policy, and American Journal of Psychiatry, on topics related to biomechanics, obesity/food addiction, professionalism, addiction in clinical practice, and psychiatric symptoms in end-of-life care.

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As always, thank you to TieTechnology for sponsoring the show!

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Tune in on Wednesday, 5/4/22, at 6:30am EST, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Yoga Teacher, Sober Coach, and Host of the Sober Yoga Girl Podcast, Alexandra McRobert!

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ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Alex is a 500 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Life Coach, entrepreneur, podcaster, and Ontario Certified Teacher. Since a very young age, she was drawn to yoga as a way to calm her mind and manage an undiagnosed mood disorder. She began practicing yoga daily at the age of eighteen and completed her first 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2014 at Yandara Yoga Institute in Mexico. In 2017, she completed her 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Zuna Yoga in Bali. Since then, she has taught yoga internationally, in Canada, where she is from, Kuwait, where she lived for two years in her early twenties, and Abu Dhabi, where she's called home for five years. Alex has participated in several additional trainings, including Yoga Workshop Design for Teachers with Rolf Gates, Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, Yoga for Kids and Trauma Informed Yoga.

When Alex became sober in 2019, yoga played a key role in her sober journey. In 2020, Alex founded the Mindful Life Practice Community and Sober Curious Yoga, an online yoga community with participants from all over the world who are changing their relationship with alcohol using mindfulness techniques such as yoga, meditation, community and journalling. In 2021 Alex left her career as an elementary school teacher to pursue this passion full time. Alex is an authorized trainer with Yoga Teacher Central and leads 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings certified by the Yoga Alliance. She created the first ever Sober Curious Yoga Teacher Training and also coaches and mentors yoga teachers and life coaches to build their businesses.

Alex is passionate about the healing powers of yoga - for both mental and physical health - and sharing these benefits with others. In her free time, Alex plays the guitar, writes, and spends time with her cat, Princess.

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As always, thank you to our incredible sponsor, TieTechnology, for sponsoring the show!