Mental Fitness (Official 107.7 The Bronc Podcast)

This episode is with Chief Health Officer of Lawrence Township, Keith Levine. He speaks aboutEMDR (eye movement dessensitization reprocessing), a form of therapy that uses bilateral stimulation and brain processing to help people who have experienced trauma, anxiety, and depression.

In this episode, Dr. Eri Millrod gives a brief history of dance movement therapy and how it started to help individuals who are on the spectrum. She also explains how movement therapy can assist individuals with attention defecit disorders and anxiety disorders.

Dr. Tashanna Ellis speaks on the topic of trauma and asking others for help when trying to work through the trauma. She also mentions the importance of expressing your emotions and the possible effects of what holding on to negative experiences and or emotions may cause.

Dr. Eri Millrod goes into depth of what a dance/movement therapy session may look like. She also discusses the benefits of Dance/movement therapy for individuals on the spectrum of autisim, attention deficit disorders, and anxiety.

In this episode, mental health first aid instructor Afaf Muhammad discusses what steps to take to assist someone who is experiencing a mental health challenge.

In this episode Afaf discusses what a mental health first aid instructor does, what you learn in the training. Afaf also touches on the topic of suicide and how to check on someone you may know who may experience mental health challenges.

In this episode, Dr. Tashanna Ellis gives advice on how to work through anxiety and depression.

As the semester has come to an end there are a few things you can do while grieving the end of this chapter and the start of a new one.

In this episode Dr. Eri Millrod goes in depth about what it looks like and explains a few misconceptions of Dance Therapy.

Learn how Dance Movement Therapy can help you when dealing with grief, addiction, or starting and ending your day.

This week on Mental Fitness, I sit down with licensed family therapist Gary T. for an insightful conversation on the impact of social media. We explore its often-overlooked psychological effects on people of all ages, and dive into the growing concern of widespread misinformation and how it shapes the way we think, feel, and interact.

This week on Mental Fitness, I sit down again with former Marine Corps K9 handler Alfred Brenner to close out our conversation. We take a hard look at the mental health struggles impacting men today, including the steady rise in suicide rates. Alfred reflects on his experiences overseas, the lasting effects they had on him, and the perspective he’s gained on healing, inner strength, and continuing to push ahead.

This week on Mental Fitness, I’m joined by longtime friend of the show Corina Palagruto for a fresh, never before heard conversation on healthy dietary tips designed to fuel your body, sharpen your mind, and support overall mental well-being. Together, we break down practical, sustainable approaches to nutrition that you can actually apply to your daily life.

On this episode of Mental Fitness, I’m joined once again by Chris Bizarro, owner of YouPsych LLC, a therapy-based mental health practice. This week, we discuss the benefits of therapy, common reasons people may hesitate to seek it, and how to overcome the stigma surrounding mental health. We also explore accessible ways to find therapy quickly and easily, and how to strengthen your mental fitness by exercising the mind.

This week on Mental Fitness I’m joined once again by the Rider Counseling Center to talk about practical ways to navigate the seasonal time shift, build self discipline, and stay motivated. We also highlight some of the events and resources they will be offering once winter break is over.