A PsychoDelicious Conversation

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Delve into the world of mental health with A PsychoDelicious Conversation, where program hosts, Mike and Morgan cover recent trends, conduct interviews with local experts, and engage with listeners to address their questions and concerns. A PscyhoDelicious Conversation is hosted by two seasoned mental health professionals, including Morgan Bowen, a nurse practitioner with prescription authority, and Mike Stratton, a therapist with decades of experience. With extensive expertise in addiction recovery, they bring a wealth of knowledge to the table.

  1. 5d ago

    Wounds Turned Into Light: Art & Mental Health, Pt. 2

    In this episode, the hosts discuss how art and creativity can play an important role in supporting mental health and emotional healing. They also explore the value of reconnecting with personal passions, spending time in nature, and building strong community connections to improve overall well-being. Mentioned This Episode: Search: The Artist’s Way Website: Art Therapy Resources - Information on art therapy and its benefits. Website: Online Workshops - Offers online art classes that focus on mental well-being. Website: Mental Health & Art Blogs - A blog that discusses the intersection of art and mental health, featuring various artists' experiences. Website: Community Support - A community that shares art as a means of coping with mental health issues. Website: Creative Apps - Primarily a meditation app, it also has creative features that can help reduce stress through mindful art practices. ______________________ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 988 Website Mike and Morgan welcome questions and comments Email: A PsychoDelicous Conversation Related Podcast: Mike & Morgan on Behind the Connection Mike Stratton's A Groove Supreme Spotify: Mike's Podcast, The Little Green Book

    26 min

  2. Jun 2

    Wash Away the Dust of Everyday Life: Art & Mental Health, Pt. 1

    Mike, Morgan, and Melissa explore the connection between art and mental health, sharing how creative activities can help people work through their thoughts and emotions. They discuss simple ways to express yourself, such as journaling, painting, and other forms of art, and how these activities can support overall well-being. The conversation highlights how creativity is something everyone can use to better understand themselves and connect with others. Mentioned This Episode: Website: Art Therapy Resources - Information on art therapy and its benefits. Website: Online Workshops - Offers online art classes that focus on mental well-being. Website: Mental Health & Art Blogs - A blog that discusses the intersection of art and mental health, featuring various artists' experiences. Website: Community Support - A community that shares art as a means of coping with mental health issues. Website: Creative Apps - Primarily a meditation app, it also has creative features that can help reduce stress through mindful art practices. ______________________ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 988 Website Mike and Morgan welcome questions and comments Email: A PsychoDelicous Conversation Related Podcast: Mike & Morgan on Behind the Connection Mike Stratton's A Groove Supreme Spotify: Mike's Podcast, The Little Green Book

    27 min

  3. May 12

    Shelter from the Storm: Emotional Regulation, Pt. 2

    On this episode, Mike and Morgan return to take a thoughtful look at how emotional regulation plays such an important role in mental health and strategies to help with the flux in high and low emotional states. The conversation explores how trauma, anxiety, and personality disorders can affect the way people respond to stress and emotions. They also share helpful tools like breathing exercises, body awareness, and other healthy ways to manage overwhelming feelings. Mentioned This Episode: Article: Fundamental Questions in Emotional Regulation Article: Emotional Regulation ______________________ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 988 Website Mike and Morgan welcome questions and comments Email: A PsychoDelicous Conversation Related Podcast: Mike & Morgan on Behind the Connection Mike Stratton's A Groove Supreme Spotify: Mike's Podcast, The Little Green Book

    24 min

  4. May 5

    Storm Clouds Are Raging: Emotional Regulation, Pt. 1

    This episode explores emotional regulation as a key part of mental health. Hosts Mike and Morgan discuss how emotions often serve a protective purpose and why it’s just as important to understand them as it is to manage them. They explore concepts like Internal Family Systems, where different emotional “parts” of ourselves are recognized and using personal insights that highlight how emotional awareness can strengthen relationships and support overall well-being. Mentioned This Episode: Website: Internal Family Systems ______________________ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 988 Website Mike and Morgan welcome questions and comments Email: A PsychoDelicous Conversation Related Podcast: Mike & Morgan on Behind the Connection Mike Stratton's A Groove Supreme Spotify: Mike's Podcast, The Little Green Book

    25 min

  5. Apr 21

    Trauma & Complex Trauma, Pt. 2 with Julie Roy, LMSW

    In part two of a two part series, Mike returns with guest Julie Roy, for a thoughtful look at trauma and how it can be treated. Using techniques that focus on grounding the body, can begin to ground the mind, so techniques like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can assist with dissociative feelings or events. Along the way, they share helpful strategies for managing strong emotions and tuning into the body. Website: National Library of Medicine / EMDR 2.0 Search: The Body Keeps the Score by Besel van der Kolk Website: Polyvagal Institute Website: Cleveland Clinic / What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? ______________________ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 988 Website Mike and Morgan welcome questions and comments Email: A PsychoDelicous Conversation Related Podcast: Mike & Morgan on Behind the Connection Mike Stratton's A Groove Supreme Spotify: Mike's Podcast, The Little Green Book

    26 min

  6. Apr 14

    Trauma & Complex Trauma, Pt. 1 with Julie Roy, LMSW

    This episode explores trauma, especially complex trauma, and it's impact on our mental health. Host Mike Stratton is joined in studio by fellow therapist and colleague, Julie Roy, to discuss the many forms of trauma, distinguishing between “big T” and “little t” experiences, and highlighting how ongoing relational trauma can be just as impactful as major events. By recognizing even subtle signs and patterns of trauma, therapies like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can be effective tools for healing. Website: Cleveland Clinic / What is EMDR Therapy? Website: Dr. Francine Shapiro & EMDR Website: American Psychology Association / What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Search: Mind / What is dissociation? Website: The Dissociative Experiences Scale ______________________ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 988 Website Mike and Morgan welcome questions and comments Email: A PsychoDelicous Conversation Related Podcast: Mike & Morgan on Behind the Connection Mike Stratton's A Groove Supreme Spotify: Mike's Podcast, The Little Green Book

    25 min

  7. Mar 31

    Stumbling Into Happiness

    On this episode, hosts Mike, Morgan, and Melissa talk about how ordinary happiness can help balance out everyday struggles. Their discussion covers how small, happy moments, like spending time with friends or doing something you love, can make a big difference. Finding balance is what helps us feel better overall and it can be as simple as thinking positively, or seeking stronger connections with others, but we all need reminders that it’s okay to feel both happiness and pain. Mentioned This Episode: Search: Stumbling into Happiness by Daniel Gilbert Mike Stratton’s A Groove Supreme Search: Yacht Rock - A Dockumentary Website: Michigan History Center ______________________ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 988 Website Mike and Morgan welcome questions and comments Email: A PsychoDelicous Conversation Related Podcast: Mike & Morgan on Behind the Connection Mike Stratton's A Groove Supreme Spotify: Mike's Podcast, The Little Green Book

    25 min

  8. Mar 24

    Ordinary Pain

    On this episode, Mike, Morgan, and Melissa explore emotional pain and its impact on mental health, especially when it shifts from normal, short-term sadness to deeper, ongoing distress. Everyday life struggles can build up and affect emotional well-being, so when this pain goes unrecognized, it can lead to feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or caged in. Recognizing when emotional pain becomes too much and when to seek support, is instrumental to protecting and improving mental health. Mentioned This Episode: Search: The Road Less Traveled by Scott Peck ______________________ If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 988 Website Mike and Morgan welcome questions and comments Email: A PsychoDelicous Conversation Related Podcast: Mike & Morgan on Behind the Connection Mike Stratton's A Groove Supreme Spotify: Mike's Podcast, The Little Green Book

    26 min
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Delve into the world of mental health with A PsychoDelicious Conversation, where program hosts, Mike and Morgan cover recent trends, conduct interviews with local experts, and engage with listeners to address their questions and concerns. A PscyhoDelicious Conversation is hosted by two seasoned mental health professionals, including Morgan Bowen, a nurse practitioner with prescription authority, and Mike Stratton, a therapist with decades of experience. With extensive expertise in addiction recovery, they bring a wealth of knowledge to the table.

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