Centers Solutions Centers Solutions Podcast

November 11th, 2021 was Veteran's Day and we had the privilege of hosting Darryl James--author of "PHOENIX 13" and strong supporter of Centers. Joined by a "Zoom" audience, Darryl shared a few of his adventures flying scout/observation helicopters in Vietnam--a storytelling experience you won't want to miss!

The holidays, coupled with a global pandemic can be a time of torment for those struggling with eating disorders. Food anxiety is real and can affect us all. Jenn Mason, LPC & owner of Intuitive Healing Therapy and Denise DelPrincipe, Registered & Licensed Dietician Nutritionist & owner of ThoughtFull Nutrition join the podcast to offer some powerful insight into this important topic.

Studies have shown that nutrition is linked to both physical and mental health. During a pandemic, many of us find ourselves trying to find ways to boost our immunity. Valerie Acosta, Executive Director of Healthy City, joins the podcast to share information about the plant based lifestyle and why adding more vegetables and fruit to your diet is essential.

DID YOU KNOW THAT KINDNESS CAN POSITIVELY AFFECT BOTH YOUR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH? In a world filled with so much adversity, it is a great time to encourage the spreading of KINDNESS! Listen in to learn a little about how and why we should practice the act of kindness today.

Violence has erupted in cities across the US sparked by the death of George Floyd, an African-American man in police custody.
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health has recognized that the mental health impact of racism is considerable, and has formally declared a commitment to addressing the problem through all available means. Pastor Roy Smith of True Lite Christian Fellowship Church in Midland joins us to share his thoughts on this sensitive topic.

FROM IN ZOOM TO IN ZOOM "I’m reminded of this quote from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, “Curiouser and curiouser!” cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for the moment she quite forgot how to speak good English.)As our community faces the ongoing pandemic and as we learn more about the coronavirus, curiouser provides an apt description, even if it is not proper English." Shelby Hammer, Head of Trinity School in Midland, joins the podcast to share the return to the classroom in 2020.