The CWN Podcast (Clinician Wellbeing Network)

The CWN Podcast (Clinician Wellbeing Network)

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The CWN Podcast (Clinician Wellbeing Network) episodes

  • Empowering Voices: A Conversation with Carolyn Phinney.

    The Clinician Wellbeing Network podcast, welcomes Carolyn Phinney for a heartfelt and empowering conversation. Carolyn shares her journey and insights on empowerment, resilience, and the importance of well-being in the clinical profession..

    Together, we explore the challenges clinicians face, the value of self-care, and practical strategies for fostering a supportive community. Whether you’re a healthcare professional or simply interested in personal growth, this episode offers wisdom, encouragement, and actionable advice to help you thrive.

    Find Carolyn https://powerfulyou.life/Thank you for listening, please share this episode.

    59 min
  • Trailblazing Change: Melissa Swartz on Leadership, Community, and Making an Impact

    In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Melissa Swartz, a dynamic leader from West Virginia who is making waves in her community and beyond. Melissa shares her journey, the challenges she’s overcome, and the innovative ways she’s driving positive change. Tune in to hear her insights on leadership, building meaningful connections, and setting an example for others to follow.


    Melissa has owned and led a counseling practice group in Charles Town, WV for the past nearly 10 years and have been a mental health therapist for 15 years. Her training has been focused on helping stressed people rewire how their brain processed stress so they can have more peace and powerin their lives.  
    Outside of her counseling practice, she offers an online Food and Mood coaching group and host a Mental Health Practice Mastermind for owners and leaders who want to grow their practices.  
    You can find Melissa on Facebook The Renovo Center and Mental Health PracticeMastermind


    Whether you’re looking for motivation or practical advice, Melissa’s story will leave you energized and ready to make your own impact.

    Thanks for being here and for all you do!

    46 min
  • What if?...

    "What If,"..... in this episode we explore the transformative power of asking yourself, "What if I put myself first?"

    Join me as I dive into the importance of self-compassion,mindfulness, and discovering what truly brings you joy. You'll be encouraged to reflect on your own needs, break free from routines that no longer serve you, and embrace the ripple effect that self-care can have on your life and those around you.

    Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or simply someoneseeking more balance, this episode offers inspiration and actionable steps to help you reconnect with yourself and live more fully. Tune in and discover what happens when you ask "What if?" and finally, give yourself permission to be your own priority.

    16 min
  • Lucid Dreaming with Yohan Riba Martinez

    Yohan Riba Martinez wasn't always leading conciousness research. He was a filmaker for over 15 years before his girlfriend Dasha suddenly passed away in his arms. He hear her las breath and he saw the light vanish from her eyes.

    That single moment drastically changed his perception of life and reality altogether, propelling him on a lifelong quest to uncover what lies beyond the veil of waking reality.

    Together, Yohan and Dasha shared a fascination for luciddreaming and astral projection. What began as a playful curiosity now became a doorway into the deepest layers of the human mind. After her passing, Yohan left the film industry and became a Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and founded EVA Rising, a tech company focused on inducing lucid dreaming through wearable innovation. His research now bridges the worlds of neuroscience, imagination, dreams, and altered states of consciousness, exploring the mysterious thread that connects our waking imagination to lucid dreams, astral planes, and ultimately, self-realization. Today, Yohan’s work is driven by one mission: to help others awaken to the infinite power of their minds.

    This powerful conversation educates and inspires. Thepossibilities in our minds are endless.

    You can find Yohan on ⁠Instagram⁠ and through his ⁠website⁠.

    Be sure to use PROMO CODE LUCIDHEATHER for 10% off your purchase of Ring of Lucidity V1

    OR

    A Healing Session with Yohan and Brenna

    I am so glad you are here for this episode! Be sure toleave comments/questions and a 5-star rating :-)

    1 hr 3 min
  • Nutrition Wisdom with Registered Dietician & Nutritionist Traci Komorek

    This conversation with Holistic and Functional Registered Dietitian Traci Komorek will inform, inspire, and entertain as we discuss nutritional health. She is passionate about helping her patients find their best health.

    ⁠About Traci⁠
    I started my career at Concord Hospital. I soon discovered my passion was in preventative health. I saw too many times the negative consequences of the restrictive food/shake industry and wanted to create a space where I had time with my patients, to listen and use food as medicine. With our busy schedules and specialized healthcare model, I felt a need to create a practice that looks at health and wellness more holistically. Especially in the areas of GI health, patients were continually coming to me with debilitating symptoms they had been dealing with for years, with no answers. I have specialized in gut health to give my patients the answers with functional testing and results they are looking for. I created Fresh Roots also to have the balance to raise my family and have the career I wanted. I love to shop at farmers' markets and local farms. You will see me out swimming a lake, biking the road, hiking a mountain, or skiing the local Nordic trails all season long with my family."

    You can find Traci on her ⁠website⁠, on ⁠Facebook⁠, and on ⁠Instagram⁠.

    If your nutritional health is a challenge, reach out to a professional. Our mind and body are connected, and physical health is directly related to our overall well-being and mental health.

    Thank you for being here today! Please share this episode with others. 


    50 min
  • NHADACA's Credentialing Support Partnership 2.0

    The NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association Has been growing the Credentialing Support Partnership (CSP). The CSP partners with various NH substance use treatment programs, and other organizations that are providing substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment services, in order to provide support and ease burdens of the onsite clinical supervisor to advance licensure of clinicians.

    Meet the program's team, Lates sensational addition to round out this outstanding team is Erin Masury! She has joined OG team members Nick Pfeifer, and Heather Smith. This conversation with the ⁠Credentialing Support Partnership contains information you may know and some additional information so enjoy!
    The program aims to expand behavioral health workforce capacity and access to evidenced-based treatment from licensed providers. Additionally, this program is a resource for answering questions related to all New Hampshire substance use credentials.  The CSP is designed to support LADC and MLADC licensure candidates by providing the necessary supervision and other supports (skill building, mentoring, coaching, etc.) to participants as you work towards successful completion and obtain licensure.

    Some of the benefits of working with the Credentialing Support Partnership include:

    • 2 hours of virtual supervision, including both individual and group formats
    • Access to trainings through the NH Training Institute on Addictive Disorders
    • Direct guidance and support with the application process for the LADC or MLADC
    • Support with IC&RC exam preparation
    • Scholarship opportunities for additional trainings and workshops
    • Education specific to maintaining your license once you complete the initial process
    • No cost to participate!
    • What is the process for enrolling? 

      1. Contact us via phone or email (⁠[email protected]⁠)
      2. Complete an Application Form
      3. Complete required paperwork with the agency/organization in which you work
      4. While not all applicants will be approved for the program, those that are selected will meet with a staff member to fully enroll in the program.  Program enrollment includes pre-involvement survey questions, various forms, discussions with the participant as well as the participant’s work-site supervisor(s). Upon successful enrollment, you will begin your process of supervision, guidance and mentorship toward licensure as a New Hampshire LADC or MLADC. 


        40 min
      5. Do You Have Joy In Your Life? Meet Melissa Bloom of Joy School!

        “Joy is a Practice.”

        This was such a great conversation with Melissa Bloom.

        Her curiosity and intention to find joy is inspiring. Her belief in humanity more than despair…leaves room for hope and Joy.

        Becoming aware is the first step! Then, realize that you get to decide and change your perception in order to see your world in a new way.

        I appreciate that Melissa encourages us to make these changes incrementally, knowing that a “Practice” is something that does not happen overnight.

        You can find out more about ⁠Melissa⁠ and ⁠Joy

        School⁠ on her ⁠Website.⁠

        Get her book ⁠here⁠ and listen to her ⁠podcast⁠, which is full of ways to find and practice joy!!!!

         

        May you find Joy in your life today and every day.


        Be Well

        The CWN

        40 min
      6. Walk with Walsh: meet Wellness and Nature Expert Jennifer Walsh

        “I want to change the way we look at nature, by having our conversations in nature.” - Jennifer Walsh


        What an honor to record with Jennifer, she inspires us to find our best selves through natural beauty and nature. She is ready to educate and encourage all of us. My walks have been far more enriching knowing the benefits are beyond my physical health.


        I am certain you will enjoy this conversation. Be sure to follow Jennifer on on Instagram and learn even more about the benefits of nature and biophilic design. Your walks will never be the same!


        If you are in New York City book a Wellness Walk in Central Park with Jennifer.


        Thank you for listening! Now go for a walk!

        55 min
      7. Meet the team at New Hampshire Professionals Health Program

        *Welcome to a conversation with the team at New Hampshire Professionals Health Program. NHPHP

        "ENCOURAGING THE WELL-BEING AND RECOVERY OF NH HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS THROUGH...COMPASSION. SUPPORT. ADVOCACY. EDUCATION. HOPE."


        In this episode you will meet:

        MEDICAL DIRECTOR - MOLLY ROSSIGNOL, DO FAAFP FASAM

        ASSISTANT MEDICAL DIRECTOR - KATE FOLKINS, MS, APRN PMHNP-BC

        CLINICAL COORDINATOR - PETE DALPRA LADC, LCS

        CLINICAL ADVOCATE - MARY BEHNKE, RN BSN, RN, RXYT, HTP/A

        NHPHP serves health care professionals who are licensed by the following healthcare boards: chiropractic, dental examiners, dietician, alcohol and drug board, mental health, midwifery, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, medicine (includes physician assistant), podiatry, psychology, and veterinary medicine with health problems, including medical conditions, psychiatric illnesses, substance use conditions, and/or personal problems such as family difficulties, stress or career issues.
        They offer support and guidance. NHPHP is a nonprofit independent organization. NHPHP’s services are free to New Hampshire-licensed professionals listed above.


        Enjoy learning more from this conversation!


        Maintaining participant confidentiality is an integral element of the New Hampshire Professionals Health Program (NHPHP). NHPHP operates under very strict guidelines pertaining to confidentiality and has structured the confidentiality policies after 42 CFR, Part 2 guidelines. These guidelines, which pertain to cases involving drug or alcohol use, are the strictest confidentiality guidelines that can legally be followed.


        NHPHP does not (with rare exceptions regarding public safety) disclose the identity or information about any current or former participant without a written release of information. Specific questions about confidentiality should be directed to Molly Rossignol, NHPHP Medical Director – [email protected] or by calling (603) 491-5036.


        *NOTE: The Open house was November 6, 2023. Please forgive the late publication of this episode. That said, contact the team and they are more than happy to answer questions and share more about the program.

        53 min
      8. An Inspired Conversation with Suzanne L. Thistle MA, MLADC

        We chat about all the things! Recovery, self-care, parenting, the profession and more!

        What an insightful and inspiring conversation with Sue. She is an MLADC Addiction Treatment Consultant, College Educator, and Author. Suzanne's tireless contributions to the profession have been invaluable.
        She is a success-driven, visionary, with a broad background in providing top-notch leadership and services within nonprofit and corporate organizations. Her expansive expertise includes, business startup/development, health and wellness consultation, and community outreach.


        Sue understands the struggles faced by those who experience Substance Use Disorders and addiction. Her compassion for their stories can be found in each of her three books, with a fourth on the way.

        God Is in the Addict: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Essentials for the First 90 Days
        Parents, Addicted Children, and Hope: Global Tools for Proactive Parents
        Chem-Free Sobriety: 101 Trailblazers share wisdom and insight about their natural recovery from substance use disorders


        A treasury of information. Thank you Sue!

        1 hr 2 min

      About The CWN Podcast (Clinician Wellbeing Network)

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      At NHADACA, "We believe the health of the caregiver is an ethical imperative for the integrity of our professional and educational systems to ensure the care and safety of those we serve."