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The amount of quality sleep directly affects our mental health. Experts say we need between 7-9 hours a day in order for our bodies and minds to fully recover.

Adults who sleep less than 7 hours each night are more likely to say they have had health problems, including heart attack, asthma, and depression. (cdc.gov)

Shift workers, such as Frist Responders tend to get 2-4 hours less than required, and a lot of the time these hours are broken up throughout the day. Chris Crowley and Danielle Cook explain the importance of sleep on our physical and mental health while also giving practical solutions to those whose job does not allow for 7-9 continuous hours of rest. This podcast will give those struggling with sleep disorders education and provide hope that there are ways to help your body get the rest it needs.

Chris Crowley is the Founder of SomnoHealth Incorporated - bringing sleep lab technologies directly to the consumer. His startup in Golden Colorado is in full production with EverSleep - the only sleep improvement system that includes personalized sleep coaching based on continuous blood oxygen monitoring. www.GetEverSleep.com

Previously, he was an R&D Project Manager and Senior Mechanical Engineer with 20 years of experience in medical devices, pulse oximetry, imaging, geophysics, consumer electronics, and other industries.

His strength is managing the entire production process from concept to design to prototype to production.

His consulting experience includes Project Management, SolidWorks CAD services, 3D printing, vendor interaction, part sourcing, machining, fixture development, circuit boards, embedded software, and working models.

Engineering doesn't stop with his professional jobs... He has a long history of "hands-on" work like glassblowing, welding, room refinishing, bicycle modification, optical and photographic experimentation, programming, sailboard building, and woodworking... He even appeared on the first season of ABC Television's "American Inventor" show!

Specialties:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Design and production of durable, handheld, electronic devices
- Project Manager or Engineer on 18 released medical devices
- Expertise in “getting product out the door"
- Attended 300+ surgeries, 1000+ bedside patient contacts
- 6 years as a Colorado EMT

Danielle Cook is the founder and nutrition expert at First In Wellness. She has a diverse background in health as a university educator, published author, personal trainer, sports nutrition specialist, and clinical dietitian. She developed and participated in wellness programs with first responders, construction laborers, athletes, and members of the general population. Specializing in lifestyle medicine and performance nutrition, Danielle uses this integrated, performance-based approach as the foundation for program development. Danielle has a master’s degree in Nutrition and Food Science, certifications in performance nutrition and personal training, and a Board Certification in Health and Wellness Coaching.

• Ultimate Guide to Maximizing Sleep: https://youturnhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Ultimate-Guide-to-Maximizing-Sleep.pdf
• Top 6 Sleep Myths eBook: https://youturnhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Top-6-Sleep-Myths-eBook.pdf
• Sleep Hygiene eBook:

Mr. Dave Weiner has served both military and civilian communities passionately for well over 27 years in military, law enforcement and corporate security service. Mr. Weiner started his law enforcement career in the United States Air Force in 1993 as a military policeman. As his career progressed, he worked a variety of assignments such as a patrol officer, field training officer, K-9 handler, Special Response Team, Training Coordinator and in supervisory positions over both Patrol and Investigations. Mr. Weiner also has many years of senior leadership experience in law enforcement and corporate security. Holding executive level positions such as Director of Security and Asst Chief of Police, Mr. Weiner successfully rose to the level of Regional Chief of Police of the US Department of Veteran Affairs Police in Long Beach Ca in 2014. During his tenure, he worked collaboratively with agencies such as LASD MET, LAPD MEU and Long Beach Police Department MET to address Veteran related issues such as crisis intervention and Suicide Prevention. He created innovative police department programs to keep the communities in which he served safer. Notably, he implemented a mental health co-response program for Veterans called VMET (Veteran Mental Evaluation Unit) and a Threat Management Unit to proactively prevent acts of violence in a healthcare setting that caters to the Veteran community. The VMET program has been adopted by the US Department of Veteran Affairs and is currently being rolled out as a pilot program at several major Veteran Affairs medical centers nationwide. Mr. Weiner currently holds a master’s degree from the University of Arizona Psychology program, a bachelor’s degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, is certified in Veteran Behavioral Health and is a Qualified Workplace Violence and Threat Specialist. He holds Board or Advisory positions on: • International Public Safety Association Mental Health Board • Los Angeles County DMH Suicide Prevention Network • Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Advisory Committee – Veterans • Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Advisory Committee – Mental Health (Consultant) • City of Los Angeles Mayors Challenge to Prevent Veteran/Military Suicide • Argus Service Dog Foundation (provides service animals to disabled Veterans at no cost to the Veteran.) • Los Angeles County DMH Suicide Prevention Network Mr. Weiner has presented to many audiences on a great number of topics including Veteran Cultural Competencies for First Responders, Veteran Culture for Community Providers, Veteran Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Veteran Risk Management, Workplace Violence prevention, First Responder Cultural Competencies, Emergency Preparedness and management, Leadership development, Interpersonal communication, Crime prevention and Active shooter response. After working in law enforcement, Mr. Weiner founded and is CEO of Secure Measures, LLC, a Veteran Owned, Public Safety Training & Consulting firm based in Southern California. Contact Info: [email protected]

March 5-11 is Women In Construction Week and we would like to highlight some of the great work being done by women in this space. From reducing stigma to creating a safe work environment both physically and emotionally, these two Ironworkers are forging a path for other women to follow.

Erin Craw talks to Heather Kurtenbach and Vicki O'Leary about the changing landscape of the construction industry and how they plan to continue making it less intimidating for women to jump into this profession.

While construction has predominantly been a man-dominated industry, times are changing. Women make up about 14% of the Construction Workforce but the numbers continue to grow.


Heather Kurtenbach has been an Ironworker for 18 years, finishing her apprenticeship in 2009. She went on to become a foreman, GF, instructor, and now a Business Agent for her Local, Ironworkers Local 86 in Tukwila, WA.

Vicki O’Leary joined Ironworkers International in January 2016. Since that time, she became Chair of the North American Building Trades Union (NABTU) Tradeswomen's Committee. She is a 30+ year member of Ironworkers Local #1 in Chicago. She completed her triple major Bachelor of Arts degree in Union Leadership & Administration, Labor Education & Labor Studies from the National Labor College (2008) and obtained her Master of Arts Degree from Gonzaga University in Organizational Leadership (2012). She has also graduated from the Harvard Trade Union Program (HTUP- 2018) along with Cornell's National Labor Leadership Initiative (NLLI- 2018). She passionately strives for equal opportunity for all ironworkers - one that is free from bullying, harassment, and intimidation.

Ernest (Ernie) Stevens is a published author with a #1 best-selling book on Amazon titled: Mental Health and De-escalation: A Guide for Law Enforcement Professionals. Ernie was also a contributing author for, Police MentalBarricade. Ernie was a police officer for 28 years, serving 26 of those years with the San Antonio Police Department where he was a founding member of the Mental Health Unit.

Ernie has been featured on the Emmy Award Winning HBO Documentary, Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops. He has also been featured in NBC’s documentary, A Different Kind of Force. Ernie was interviewed by ABC’s Nightline’s Byron Pitts and featured on officers trained to respond to mental illness calls.

Ernie has been featured in over 27 publications and deemed an expert in Crisis Intervention Training. He is a graduate of Wayland Baptist University and holds a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice. He is married to his wife Lisa who he attended school since elementary school. He has two incredible children, Reed and April.

Ernie continues to support law enforcement agencies around the nation by providing technical assistance and best-practice approaches to mental health crisis calls.

Ernie currently serves as the deputy director of law enforcement for the Council of State Governments Justice Center.

Erin Craw, Ph.D. earned her doctorate in communication from Chapman University in Southern California, emphasizing in health and interpersonal communication. Her research interests are at the intersection of health and interpersonal communication as it relates to social support, stigma, and resilience. Her dissertation explored police officers’ preferences for support and factors influencing mental health-related disclosure decisions.

She is particularly interested in translational research that improves access to needed support for underserved populations and those who face extensive barriers to gaining assistance. As the daughter of a police officer (36 years) and granddaughter of a firefighter (40 years), she has a true passion for research that informs mental health-related interventions for first responders, enhances communication surrounding mental health, and improves access to support.

Erin’s research has been published in Health Communication, the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Communication Education, and the Journal of Applied Communication Research. She has also been invited to be a guest on several podcasts to discuss how her research can help enhance new approaches to improving mental health support and communication.

At Youturn Health, Erin manages the public sector accounts, ensuring that clients successfully access needed support.

https://erneststevens.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Mental-health-escalation-enforcement-professionals/dp/B09QG55XM6

https://www.hbo.com/movies/ernie-and-joe-crisis-cops

Commissioner Randall Liberty literally meets people where they are. This just happens to be in Maine prisons. He believes that treating prisoners like people and starting to help them rehabilitate is the only way to do things. He believes in MAT and knows this helps reduce the number of overdoses upon release. Wouldn't it be great if every prison could operate under a system that changes lives, saves lives, and makes people better citizens?
See his impressive bio below!
Commissioner Randall Liberty began his career at the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office in 1989. Over twenty-six years, he served as a Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, Major, Chief Deputy, and as the elected Sheriff for nine years. He served as the President of the Maine Sheriffs Association and as the Chairman of the Maine Drug Enforcement Advisory Board. He continues to serve on the Board of Visitors at the University of Maine (Augusta) and on the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s Board of Trustees. In addition to his active duty service as a Military Policeman in Korea, Commissioner Liberty performed an additional twenty-one years in the Army National Guard and Army Reserves. He served as a Mountain Infantryman in Italy, as a Drill Sergeant, and as an Instructor at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point. During Liberty’s last deployment, he served as a Command Sergeant Major embedded with 772 Iraqi infantrymen in the City of Fallujah. Liberty is a three-time Law Enforcement Officer of the year. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the National Sheriffs Leadership Institute, and the New England Chiefs of Police Command Course. He earned a Master’s in Management and Leadership from Liberty University and a B.S. in Public Administration from the University of Maine (Augusta). Liberty served as the Warden of the Maine State Prison and was later appointed as the Commissioner of Corrections, by Governor Janet Mills in 2019. During his tenure as Warden and Commissioner, he and his team have reduced restrictive housing, enhanced educational and vocational opportunities, improved nutrition, and expanded treatment for addiction. He and his team provide public safety through supportive intervention and opportunities for the incarcerated Mainers in their care.

https://www.pbs.org/video/matter-duty-matter-duty_1/

https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2019-01-16/the-big-changes-randall-liberty-would-make-as-head-of-maines-prisons

Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. It is estimated that 8 million Americans have an eating disorder. These numbers seem bleak, but there is hope and a healthier way to live and love your body.

After years of being a professional gymnast, Natasha Houston found her dream job as an Orange Theory Fitness coach. On the podcast, she shares her story of living with an eating disorder, why she believes it started, and how she is learning to love herself and her body.

Like everything in life, her recovery journey is filled with peaks and valleys. At Youturn Health we know that by talking about our mental health, no matter where we are in the journey, we will reduce stigma and ultimately invite others to raise their hand and ask for help. Thank you, Natasha, for joining our mission, being vulnerable enough to share your story, and making it ok to discuss eating disorders and body image.



https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline
https://anad.org/
https://equip.health/
https://connectionswellnessgroup.com/

All stats below are listed here: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/statistics-research-eating-disorders


-Eating disorders are serious and sometimes fatal illnesses that cause severe disturbances to a person’s eating behaviors. Obsessions with food, body weight, and shape may also signal an eating disorder. Common eating disorders include binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and, less common but very serious, anorexia nervosa.
-Among female high school athletes in aesthetic sports, 41.5% reported disordered eating. They were eight times more likely to incur an injury than athletes in aesthetic sports who did not report disordered eating
-In a study on social media, nearly all girls (95%) say they see the onslaught of negative beauty critiques on social media posts, comments, photos, and videos, and a majority see them at least once a week (72%) and wish social media were a space that empowered body positivity (62%).
-According to Common Sense Media, 41% of teen girls say the use social media to “make themselves look cooler.” Teens feel pressure to look good and cool online, but also feel social media helps their friendships and connections.
-One study of teen girls found that social media users were significantly more likely than non-social media users to have internalized a drive for thinness and to engage in body surveillance.
-Another study found social media use is linked to self-objectification, and using social media for merely 30 minutes a day can change the way you view your own body.

Meeting people where they are is the theme that runs through Youturn Health. We do not believe that rock bottom is necessary to receive compassion and hope. Sometimes just an ear to listen will change a person's trajectory in life.

Add to that a warm cooked Sunday dinner and you have the beginnings of real change. That is exactly what John Martin and his wife Cassandra provide with their non-profit, Sunday Dinner with a Twist. John was once homeless, addicted to drugs and alcohol, and suicidal.

He credits one man and his higher power for his ability to turn his life around and give back to the community. He says if there is one person who will never give up on you, listens, and shows compassion, anything is possible. We are constantly barraged by messages of doom and gloom in the world today, but John and his wife show us the possibility of beautiful outcomes when we stop, listen, show compassion, and even provide a warm meal.

Learn more about their mission here:


Sunday Dinner With A Twist

John Martin | LinkedIn

Liz is joined by Youturn Health Chief Commercial Officer Sue Morrell and Jenny Burke who is Vice President, Impairment Practice Area at National Safety Council.

Jenny is passionate about helping people get quality healthcare. She saw the Opioid epidemic as a crisis and wanted to help so she joined the NSC which provides resources to workplaces for mental health. Youturn Health is partnering with NSC to provide a comprehensive program to organizations that will impact workplace impairment.



Jenny Burke advances the National Safety Council's mission of eliminating preventable deaths in our lifetime by leading NSC advocacy initiatives. These strategic programs, involving safety on the road and in homes and communities, fatigue, transportation, and prescription drug overdose, raise awareness and educate audiences to keep each other safe. Jenny has raised awareness of these initiatives through such successful national efforts as benchmarking employer data on the opioid epidemic and its impact on the workplace and creating cost calculators to illustrate the effect of opioids or fatigue on an employer's bottom line. Additionally, she oversees the development of educational programs that tackle cutting-edge issues, including deaths and injuries related to fatigue and addiction. Jenny previously served as a senior legal analyst at Wolters Kluwer, specializing in Medicare, Medicaid, food and drug law, and policy and healthcare compliance. Jenny co-authored and managed the publication of several books and white papers on areas of focus including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Medicaid expansion, contraception coverage, prescription drug abuse, and telemedicine. She is a licensed attorney in Illinois since 2002 and clerked for two years in the Illinois Appellate Court, First Division. A graduate of DePaul University College of Law, Jenny also holds a master of science degree in health law and policy from DePaul's Public Services graduate program and a certificate in health law. She received her bachelor of arts degree in English literature from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, with a minor in health administration. Jenny has served on her local school board and the Springbrook Nature Center board in her hometown of Itasca, IL.
https://www.nsc.org/

Taylor Rhodes lost his life to an accidental overdose in 2019 and his mom is making sure something good comes out of her family's tragedy.

Kerri Rhodes is a licensed therapist with 28 years in the mental health field. She admits that nothing could have prepared her for the journey her family would take dealing with her son's addiction and untimely death.

She is determined to find solutions and fill in the gaps in the addiction and mental health space and currently works as part of the H.A.R.P (Helping Addicts Recover Progressively) team in the Chesterfield County Jail. She works with the men and women of HARP around their addiction and trauma by providing both group and individual therapy.

Keri and Sheriff Karl Leonard use out-of-the-box techniques and treatments that are changing the lives in the Chesterfield County Jail and beyond.

Their documentary is called Jailhouse Redemption.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19867168/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

https://ifyouthinkitshardtowatch.com/author/kerri617/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerri-rhodes-427bbb188/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-leonard-35967818/

Dr. Goldstein Grumet is Vice President for Suicide Prevention Strategy and Director of the Zero Suicide Institute at the Education Development Center. Her role with the organization has her integrating comprehensive suicide prevention approaches across sectors, settings, and ages and delivering solutions that address shared risk factors to improve long-term mental health and well-being. She has provided strategic guidance for the establishment and evolution of the Zero Suicide framework since its launch in 2012 and leads development of the resources that enable the effective implementation and dissemination of this framework. Dr. Goldstein Grumet has expertise in behavioral health transformation, state and local community suicide prevention, quality improvement, school mental health, and the use of evidence-based practices for suicide care in clinical settings. She has collaborated on numerous grants and publications about systems-based approaches to suicide prevention. Julie has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The George Washington University and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at The University of Maryland in school mental health. Dr. Goldstein Grumet lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States.

The foundational belief of Zero Suicide is that suicide deaths for individuals under the care of health and behavioral health systems are preventable. For systems dedicated to improving patient safety, Zero Suicide presents an aspirational challenge and practical framework for system-wide transformation toward safer suicide care.

https://zerosuicide.edc.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-goldstein-grumet/