Bridging The Distance: A podcast for pandemic related emotional support

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  • 5.0 (8)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

This podcast tackles issues related to the pandemic by bringing the reality of home isolation, social distancing, and all of the challenges that go with it into a shared space for inspiration, companionship, and mental well being.

Episodes

  1. 06/05/2020

    Ep 12 QuarantEATING: Real advice for getting food and snacking back under control.

    Registered Dietician and celebrity weight loss guru Amanda Nighbert shares her very easy to follow tips and tricks to regaining control of your snacking and drinking through quarantine.  Learn more about Amanda and her LEAN weight loss and healthy life plan at www.AmandaNighbert.com.

    37 min

  2. 05/27/2020

    Ep 11: QuaranSLEEP: The Sleep Doctor solves your sleep issues!

    The Sleep Doctor is making a podcast housecall! You may recognize the voice of Dr. Michael Breus from his numerous TV appearances on Dr. Oz, the Today Show, Fox and Friends, CNN and more.  He has spent his career helping people sleep better and now he is offering you many solutions to help get through "this very strange time".  You can find many of his suggestions and downloads at https://thesleepdoctor.com/sleep-pandemic/    Also, you can find the amber lens blue light filter glasses he mentions in the podcast at https://www.sleepdoctorglasses.com Comments? Covidscream@gmail.com

    41 min

  3. 05/16/2020

    Ep 10: Special Advice: Listening and learning from families with special needs children through quarantine

    Jessica Patay, founder of We Are Brave Together (a support group for parents of special needs children) shares insight and lessons for all parents.  Whether you have a special needs child at home trying to manage distance learning, or you know or support someone who does, this podcast is enlightening and inspiring for everyone.  Her encouragements transcend the special needs community and offer solid parenting advice.

    27 min

  4. 05/12/2020

    Ep 9: Emotional Survival Tools: Understanding, Calming, and Helping Your Anxiety and Stress

    Dr. Kathleen Mojas deep dives into why we feel the way we do during isolation and social distancing.  She shares concrete exercises to make you start feeling better, both physically and emotionally, immediately.  You can find more from Dr. Mojas through her podcast:  Dear Brain, Knock It Off!  Podcast link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FQtvdg8dCNq8FypHXK6ER. As always, please send us comments, questions, or ideas to Covidscream@gmail.com

    40 min

  5. 05/08/2020

    Ep 8: College Admissions: What Now After Distance Learning

    Dr. Cynthia Colon, a former admissions officer and professional college counselor,  is here to answer the most common questions families with high school students have related to applying to and going off to college.  Distance learning, no required SAT, no promise of schools meeting in the fall....let Dr. Colon help!  A must listen for every parent and student wondering, "what now?"

    34 min

  6. 05/07/2020

    Ep 7: QuaranTEENagers: Help for you and your teens

    Locked in with your teenager?  Dr. Greg Allen is here to help with his lifetime of understanding exactly how the teenage brain is working, even in the time of COVID.  He shares his wisdom and advice to help even the most frazzled parents understand and work with their teens.  His advice is timeless, even when the quarantine is over and your child can RUN out the front door again.

    36 min

  7. 05/04/2020

    Ep 6: Refinding The Best In You and Others

    In these times of home isolation  we are getting to know ourselves, and those we are living with, better than we could imagine only a few months ago.  Dr. Debbie helps slow it down so we can all find the mindset to appreciate how we all are pivoting to find our balance in our new world. Send comments or questions to covidscream@gmail.com.

    23 min

  8. 04/28/2020

    Ep 5: Good Grief: I Miss My Regular Life

    Psychotherapist and expert Fredda Wasserman brings much needed light and perspective to the grief and loss we are experiencing of our regular lives postponed.  She has exactly the right advice to get us all through our tough moments.  Send your feedback, questions, or comments to covidscream@gmail.com.

    35 min

  9. 04/27/2020

    Ep 4: Older Kids Moving Back Home

    Many kids ages 18-30 (and beyond) have had to unexpectedly move home.  Hear from our psychiatrist, Dr. Debbie, and a 24 year old who moved back home for some insights, mentality shifts, and genuine support for the process.  Any suggestions to share?  Email covidscream@gmail.com

    16 min

  10. 04/22/2020

    Ep 3: Straight Talk On Mood Meds

    Are  you wondering about whether or not you need to start or adjust medications for anxiety and/or depression in the time of COVID-19?  Psychiatrist Dr. Debbie answers the essential questions to help you sort out if you should consult a doctor.  Coming soon, episodes on techniques to manage anxiety without medication.  Questions or comments?  Please email covidscream@gmail.com

    17 min

  11. 04/12/2020

    Ep 2: Just For Now Part 2

    Dr. Patric White shares his wisdom from an international consortium of psychologists dealing with COVID to help you wrap your mind around a strategy of Just For Now to manage expectations and stay grounded.  Email questions and comments to covidscream@gmail.com

    29 min

  12. 04/12/2020

    Episode 1: Just For Now Part 1

    Dealing with home isolation and social distancing is difficult for everyone.  A team of psychiatric experts are here to support you and make it possible to breathe a little easier every day.  We will be tackling all kinds of topics, starting with how to manage expectations by adopting a "Just For Now" mantra.   Please email questions and suggestions to covidscream@gmail.com

    27 min
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This podcast tackles issues related to the pandemic by bringing the reality of home isolation, social distancing, and all of the challenges that go with it into a shared space for inspiration, companionship, and mental well being.

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