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Cover image - Understanding Codependency, with Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT | EDB 251

Understanding Codependency, with Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT | EDB 251

(VIDEO - 19 mins) Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT returns to discuss codependency....
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The Codependent False Self

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explains the concept of a false self and its effects...
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Cover image - What Makes Something a Disorder? with Dr. Lori Butts | EDB 267

What Makes Something a Disorder? with Dr. Lori Butts | EDB 267

(VIDEO - 23 mins) Psychologist, attorney, and Different Brains board member Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Adolescent Mental Health, featuring Peter S. Jensen, MD | EDB 264

Adolescent Mental Health, featuring Peter S. Jensen, MD | EDB 264

(VIDEO - 13 mins) The REACH Institute founder Dr. Peter Jensen returns to discuss...
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Dealing with Aggressive People

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT covers how to navigate conflicts with aggressive people....
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Why Educators Need Meditation

Educator Hilda Pacheco shares how meditation can help educators, especially during times of uncertainty....
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The Narcissistic Parent

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses narcissistic parents, and how they can create toxic households....
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Narcissists’ Dirty Little Secret

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses the feelings that narcissists hide, and how to look...
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How to Be Present

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses what being "present" means, and how to be it...
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Cover image - Splitting: Why We Love Dr. Jekyll and and Hate Mr. Hyde

Splitting: Why We Love Dr. Jekyll and Hate Mr. Hyde

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses "splitting", and the emotional and phycological effects it can...
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Cover image - Demystifying Therapy | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 118

Demystifying Therapy | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 118

(AUDIO - 30 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Hiding Your “True Self”: The Seeds of Codependency

Hiding Your “True Self”: The Seeds of Codependency

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how our "true self" develops, and how it can...
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Cover image - “Defeating Self-Defeat”, with Dr. Mark Goulston | DB Speaker Series

“Defeating Self-Defeat”, with Dr. Mark Goulston | DB Speaker Series

(VIDEO - 54 minutes) Dr. Mark Goulston discusses the phenomena of self-defeat, and offers...
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Are Empaths Codependent?

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT looks at the relationship between empathy and codependency....
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Cover image - Overcoming Self-Defeat, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 240

Overcoming Self-Defeat, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 240

(VIDEO - 31 mins) Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston returns to share tips...
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Steps To Codependency Recovery

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the progressive nature of codependency, and offers steps for...
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Learned Helplessness Is Not a Life Sentence

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT looks at "learned helplessness", and how to overcome it....
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Cover image - Mental Health & Relationships: When Narcissists Won’t Let Go

Mental Health & Relationships: When Narcissists Won’t Let Go

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses strategies to deal with a narcissist that won't let...
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Why It’s Hard To Receive

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses why it can feel uncomfortable to receive....
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Cover image - Codependency, Trauma, and Healing

Codependency, Trauma, and Healing

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the recovery and healing process after traumatic codependent relationships....
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Cover image - The Student-Athlete: Mental Health During COVID-19

The Student-Athlete: Mental Health During COVID-19

Jonathan Spaan discusses the impact that COVID-19, and the related cancelations and shut-downs, has...
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Cover image - Mental Health & The Justice System, with Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren | EDB 221

Mental Health & The Justice System, with Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren | EDB 221

(VIDEO - 30 minutes) Mental Health Court trailblazer Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren discusses community and...
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4 Types of Narcissism Share This Trait

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses multiple forms of narcissism, and highlights a trait they...
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Cover image - Mental Health & Relationships: Dating a Narcissist

Mental Health & Relationships: Dating a Narcissist

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT offers tools for recognizing if someone is dating a narcissist....
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Turning Tough Days Around: The Brain & Improving Moods

Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses how one positive news story improved his mood, and looks...
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Cover image - Improving Communication in Technology Driven Mental Health Services

Improving Communication in Technology Driven Mental Health Services

Dr. Padmini Murthy, Dr. Vikas Grover and Dr. Saurabh Somvanshi look at how the...
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Mental Health & Relationships: Cultivating Love

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT offers 7 tips to cultivate love in your life in...
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Cover image - Breathing & Mindfulness During COVID-19, with Ed Harrold | EDB 206

Breathing & Mindfulness During COVID-19, with Ed Harrold | EDB 206

(VIDEO - 21 minutes) Author, motivational speaker, coach, and educator Ed Harrold returns to...
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Populations with Special Needs

Dr. Padmini Murthy and Dr. Vikas Grover discuss the negative impacts of COVID-19 on...
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Neurodiversity Resources For The Coronavirus

A message from our founder, and our growing list of COVID-19 resources for different...
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Cover image - Mental Health & Relationships: Detaching From Unhealthy Situations

Mental Health & Relationships: Detaching From Unhealthy Situations

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses ways to recognize when a relationship has become unhealthy,...
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Neurodiversity & Chronic Pain, with Karen Prescod the BowTie Gurl | EDB 202

(VIDEO - 26 minutes) BowTie Kids founder Karen Prescod on battling her chronic pain...
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Recognizing Sibling Bullying and Abuse

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT looks at the often ignored problem of sibling bullying and...
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Cover image - An Introduction to Stress Management, with Dr. Marsha D. Brown | EDB 194

An Introduction to Stress Management, with Dr. Marsha D. Brown | EDB 194

(VIDEO - 14 minutes) Dr. Marsha Brown covers the basics of stress management with...
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What Made You Smile Today? with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB

(VIDEO - 27 minutes) Suicide Prevention expert Dr. Mark Goulston returns to discuss his...
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The Indispensable Tools: Emotional Intelligence

Cholet Kelly Josué discusses emotional intelligence, and the role it plays in having successful...
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Cover image - Mental Health & Relationships: How Our Partners Can Control Our Brains

Mental Health & Relationships: How Our Partners Can Control Our Brains

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how our partners can have the ability to control...
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Cover image - Neurodiversity & Law Enforcement, with Dr. Marsha D. Brown | EDB 197

Neurodiversity & Law Enforcement, with Dr. Marsha D. Brown | EDB

(VIDEO - 20 minutes) Dr. Marsha Brown shares her work educating law enforcement on...
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6 Tips for Better Sleep and Mental Health

Corinne Lederhouse offers 6 tips for getting better sleep, and reducing anxiety caused by...
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Cover image - From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Tips For Heeding Your Wake-Up Calls, with Dr. Mark Goulston

From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Tips For Heeding Your Wake-Up Call, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 195

(VIDEO - 30mins) Dr. Mark Goulston discusses his history of suicide prevention, tools he...
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8 Key Ways We Sabotage Love

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How ACEs Affect the Brain

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Cover image - 2019 in Review: Advice For Every Brain

2019 in Review: Advice For Every Brain, w/ Dr. Nancy Doyle, Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis & more | EDB 192

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Love on The Brain: Neuroscience & Relationships

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Cover image - 2019 in Review: The Wisdom of Self-Advocates

2019 in Review: The Wisdom of Self-Advocates, w/ Marcie Ciampi, Haley Moss, Jude Morrow & more | EDB 191

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Tragedy Into Triumph: The Susan D. Lyons Foundation For Hope

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Cover image - Improving Anxiety, Sleep, Memory & More With Binaural Beats

Improving Anxiety, Sleep, Memory & More With Binaural Beats

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Cover image - Mental Health & Relationships: Why We Sabotage Love

Mental Health & Relationships: Why We Sabotage Love

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Cover image - An Introduction to Group Therapy, with Dr. Scott Simon Fehr

An Introduction to Group Therapy, with Dr. Scott Simon Fehr | EDB 188

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Cover image - The Differences Between Narcissism And Self-Love

The Differences Between Narcissism And Self-Love

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explores the differences between narcissism and self-love....
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Is Your Dog More Emotionally Intelligent Than You?

Dogs can be highly emotionally intelligent, and thanks to the tips and tools in...
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How Shame Becomes Toxic

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explains what shame is, how it feels, and how it...
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The Indispensable Tools: Self-Compassion

Dr. Cholet Kelly Josué explains what self-compassion is, and how practicing it can improve...
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Mental Health & Relationships: Loving an Abuser

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explains why people fall in love with abusers, and offers...
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Mental Health & Relationships: Why “Ghosting” Happens

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses 8 reasons "ghosting" happens, and offers tips for coping....
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Overcoming Trauma After Abuse

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how to deal with the traumatic aftermath of relationships...
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New Parkinson’s Research Further Establishes Link Between Gut and Mental Health

A John Hopkins medical research team has published new findings suggesting the possibility that...
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Mental Health & Relationships: Avoiding Manipulation

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses manipulation within interpersonal relationships, and offers ways to identify...
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Ending Corporate Mental Health Stigma, with Jo Ann Marianne of NAMI Broward | EDB 174

(VIDEO - 16 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Jo Ann Marianne, a mental...
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New Study Confirms Exercise Eases Anxiety, Anger, & Depression

University of Vermont lecturer and psychotherapist David Tomasi is working to show the treatment...
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New Study: Exposure to Nature in Childhood May Improve Mental Health in Adulthood

Research has recently shown that adults who were in close contact with a natural...
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What is Self Esteem?

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT details what self-esteem is, and looks at the powerful connections...
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National Alliance on Mental Illness: Ending the Stigma, with Sandra Cumper, M.S. | EDB 171

(VIDEO - 15 minutes) Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses ending mental health stigma with Sandra...
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Preventing Suicide, with Jackie Rosen of FISP | EDB 152

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Recognizing & Overcoming Denial

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the unhealthy role denial can play in our lives,...
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Mental Health & Relationships: Overcoming Codependency

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how codependency can develop inside of relationships, and gives...
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Ending Mental Health Stigma | EDB 142

In this episode, we hear from 6 neurodiversity leaders as they discuss the challenges...
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Accepting Help to Overcome Depression, with Jeff Emmerson | EDB 127

Accepting Help to Overcome Depression, with Jeff Emmerson | EDB 127

(24 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Jeff Emmerson, co-author...
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NHS Expanding PTSD Treatment Access for UK Veterans

In the 2017-2018 timeline, 21,190 veterans were...
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How is Demi Lovato Offering Free Mental Health Help During Her Tour?

Former Disney channel star Demi Lovato hopes motivational sessions at the beginning of every...
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Caring For Your Mental Health, with Lori Butts J.D., PH.D. | EDB 97

Caring For Your Mental Health, with Lori Butts J.D., PH.D. | EDB 97

(16 mins) In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with returning guest and...
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Resiliency: Developing Emotional Strength Through Perseverance, with Debbie Manigat | EDB 96

(18 mins) In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. welcomes back Debbie Origho Manigat,...
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Lead Singer of the Band Passion Pit Advocates for Mental Health Support

Lead Singer of the Band Passion Pit Advocates for Mental Health Support

Through his newly founded organization, the Wishart Group, Michael Angelakos of the musical project...
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Infant Mental Health: Supporting Early Emotional Development, with Debbie Manigat | EDB 95

(24 mins) In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Debbie Origho Manigat,...
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Research in UK Suggests Mental Illness Not Linked to Cat Ownership

There has been speculation to whether or not a parasite present in cats may...
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