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Shoelaces and Sunshine: Let’s Converse About Mental Health

Rachel Calvis, Janet Grove and Nathan Calvis

Shoelaces and Sunshine: Let’s Converse About Mental Health

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Shoelaces and Sunshine: Let’s Converse About Mental Health

Rachel Calvis, Janet Grove and Nathan Calvis

Shoelaces and Sunshine: Let’s Converse About Mental Health

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Shoelaces and Sunshine: Let’s Converse About Mental Health

Rachel Calvis, Janet Grove and Nathan Calvis

Shoelaces and Sunshine: Let’s Converse About Mental Health

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It’s finally time for some Group Therapy with Rachel, Janet and Nathan! On the 33rd episode of the multigenerational mental health podcast, the Triad get real with their current state of mind. College life is ending. The next stage of life is b
Incite, Instigate, Provoke, Stir Up, Set Off.  Triggers arrive in all sorts of fashion and they impact everyone differently.  The Triad discuss the triggers to their mental health, how they see them coming and how they can triumph over these hu
As their college days are coming to an end, Rachel and Nathan share the different types of class learning they are experiencing and how they are affected by them.  Janet shares how these experiences can translate into the types of jobs the ‘kid
The Triad discusses the differences between the generations in both the societal and cultural aspects of applying for a job, the expectations of the job, and the requirements of the job.  They also dive into how the differences of the generatio
As Season Three begins, Rachel takes us to Italy!  She shares openly and honestly about her times of fear and anxiety and how she managed them to be able to experience a once in a lifetime, “Covid College,” two-week study program in Italy.  Go
The triad entertains you with faux pas and one-liners while sharing their individual perspectives on two specific areas of Emotional Intelligence - empathy and criticism.  It is a great episode to learn about the differing effects of mental hea
Employers have been placed in a very unique situation since the pandemic.  Their employees were “forced” to work at home.  As time passed, employees began to realize that the flexibility benefited their overall mental health. The employers lear
We are very excited to welcome our first guest to the podcast, Courtney Arbogast.  She is a Clinical Therapist at the Ohio State University’s Counseling and Consultation Services where she provides individual and group therapy services, crisis
Rachel educates Janet on social media and soon, Janet learns the different ways TikTok can be helpful to those dealing with mental health issues. Stay until the end to hear Rachel’s suggestion for a future episode where Janet can return the fav
As life continues to change, the Triad discusses adapting to new surroundings.  Nathan realizes that there really are times where he wants to be alone, and there really are times where he can’t be alone.  Meanwhile, Rachel runs 100 until she co
The Triad discusses the extreme pressure that Olympic and professional athletes are under and the unfortunate consequences when they admit their mental health struggles.  Even so, Janet believes that this awareness will actually provide hope an
Janet shares how her diagnosed mental illness affects her weekly life with psychiatrist appointments and the various complications with her medications.  After having lived with this illness for so long, Janet has learned she needs to ask for h
Nathan candidly shares how the repercussions of the COVID-19 restrictions and shutdowns turned his life upside down and sideways.  Not only does he express his thoughts and feelings in an analytical way, but Nathan also reveals his compassionat
This episode is a ‘Must Listen’.  Rachel takes the mic and shares her daily life experiences over the past week.  She opens up to Janet and Nathan about dealing with anxiety, learning how to cope, and working with a therapist.  You will want to
Rachel, Janet & Nathan discuss the continuing mental and emotional repercussions of COVID-19 while providing creative outlets to help cope. The Triad also reminds us that we are all different and that’s OK! We never know the full story of what
The triad discusses the complexities of advocacy by sharing their individual experiences navigating through their own mental health journeys. Stressing the importance of: 1) The “Golden Rule” to treat people the way you would like to be treated
We have become three!  We are excited to announce that Nathan is joining in on the conversation permanently.  The Triad discusses our personal thoughts and feelings about re-entering society after more than a year of isolation, stay-at-home ord
Nathan joins the Triad as a co-host for the launch of Season 2 as they discuss the tragic, unforeseen repercussions of quarantine restrictions. Janet shares a People Magazine article (4/30/21) about Hayden Hunstable, a 12-year-old boy, who died
Quiet the ‘negative’ self-talk. Stop doubting your potential by facing your fears (easier said than done). Begin to trust yourself! Start to discover who you are and are you doing what is right for you?
Rachel and Janet talk about the power of the media and its effect on the portrayal of perpetrators in violent crimes.  Janet references the book:  Gun Violence and Mental Illness edited by Dr. Liza H. Gold which concludes through evidence-based
As we resume our discussion on Dual Diagnosis, our beloved Special Guest, Nathan, is back to help continue the conversation.  In this episode we spend time looking at the effects of Covid-19 on mental health disorders and substance use disorder
Janet offers another example of a “Not Uncommon Phenomenon” by being clueless about a meme.  Special Guest, Nathan, provides insight into the relationship of brain functions and Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder.
During these difficult times of uncertainty and chaos, life becomes overwhelming. Rachel surprises us with her political lobbying.  We discuss anxiety and how we cope. Rachel introduces us to the world of Squishmallows and how these cute little
Rachel shares her new routine of healthy living including diet changes and exercise.  Janet and Rachel explore the importance of being honest about your mental health and living in the moment.  It’s easier said than done, but with continual wor
Rachel helps Janet follow through with her New Year’s Resolutions by introducing her to S.M.A.R.T. Goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-based).  A process that helps our focus change from unattainable expectations to reali
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