In this second episode, examine the power of mental health in how we live (and die) in America. Hear about the role of hope and worthiness in our change process. You will leave with a plan to use the “Pie Chart” activity to identify how to get your values showing up front and center in your priorities and in how you spend your time.

Explore the role of hypervigilance in overworked-overstressed-overwhelmed lives and the emotionally reactive behavior it causes which destroys our relationships and our peace. You will identify that when you view how you are spending your time in a real, honest way, you can feel better and have more of what you need to actually recharge and reset from the very real demands of life, work and family.

Examine what it actually means when we say we are “overwhelmed” or tired”. Get honest about what is external or internal: is it really out of your control or a pattern you stay stuck in? Powerlessness is sometimes outside of us, but often created inside of us. Identify your escapes versus healthy coping, and feeling trapped by the lack of two of the most important commodities: time and money. If we don’t make changes, we lose the third: health. Dr. Deborah will open your eyes and your mind to the possibilities within you.

Dr. Brown holds a BA in Secondary Education/English, an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and MPhil in Social & Behavioral Science and a PhD in Human Services with a Specialty in Public Health. She is a licensed Professional Counselor in the State of NJ.

This podcast is not a replacement for psychotherapy. If you are someone you know is struggling with mental illness, please seek the help of professionals.

*Episode 2 Trigger Warnings: Addiction, Drug Use, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety