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Author and mental health advocate Bethany Yeiser and Mary Beth De Bord, an attorney, author, advocate, wife and mother Join Rebecca and Sandie to discuss schizophrenia and their foundation CURESZ and their passion to educate others about and eradicate the stigma of mental illness and to advocate for greater support and cures for those afflicted with mental illness.

With statistics showing that stress, depression, anxiety and fear are fast becoming a major global problem, more and more people are turning to medical marijuana to help lift their low moods, calm chronic tension, ameliorate withdrawal symptoms, and ease their physical, mental, and emotional pain. But how effective is medical marijuana really? And, perhaps more importantly, how safe? With the cannabis debate being such a hot topic of late, Rebecca and Sandie have invited experts Dr. Rasean Hodge and Nick McCauley to Cracked! The Podcast this week to unravel some of the many myths and misconceptions about cannabis in general, and the question of medical marijuana being a safer alternative to opiates and NSAIDs in treating PTS, depression, anxiety, addiction, mental health issues, and pain.

We all know people whose lives would be so much better if only they would listen to our advice and change… So how do we get people to change? According to the latest neuroscience, there is a secret biological key to coaching genuine, lasting change in the lives of others and in us. Joining Rebecca and Sandie this week to explain the mechanisms that affect our ability to let go of behaviors, habits, thought patterns, and addictions that don’t serve us and open to new ideas and change is an expert in the field of emotional intelligence, behavioral change, and competence, Professor Richard Boyatzis. Richard Boyatzis Ph.D. is the author of over 200 papers and nine books including one that reveals the secret we’d all like to know… Helping People Change: Coaching with Compassion for Lifelong Learning and Growth.

"Trauma is not what happens to you, it’s what happens inside you as a result of what happened to you. "  In this episode of Cracked! The Podcast, Rebecca Schaper and Sandie Sedgbeer speak with group and individual psychotherapist and author, Malcolm Stern about understanding, moving beyond, and healing emotional, physical, and psychological trauma.  MALCOLM STERN originally trained in Humanistic Psychology and has been working as a group and individual psychotherapist for more than 30 years.

At a time when so much is uncertain, the world is isolated, nations are divided on a variety of issues, and depression, stress, and anxiety are on the rise, it can be challenging to stay motivated, or maintain our emotional wellbeing.   Sister Jenna is a prominent motivational speaker, teacher, spiritual leader, author, and founder of the Meditation Museum I & II in metropolitan Washington, DC. A renowned radio host and TV personality she spearheads a variety of initiatives for youth, women, governments, and communities, and is the founder of the popular syndicated radio show America Meditating, which focuses on wellness, current events, healthy living, spirituality, self-help, meditation, and empowerment.   Sister Jenna joins Rebecca and Sandie this week to share her professional and personal insights on several important current topics, including mental and emotional wellness, the power of meditation, and coping with loved ones who are experiencing cognitive decline.  

Worldwide, depression will be the single biggest cause of disability in the next 20 years. but treatment for it has not changed much in the last three decades. In the world of psychiatry, time has apparently stood still…until now… This week, Rebecca and Sandie talk to a world expert in neuroscience and mental health, Professor Edward Bullmore whose game-changing bestseller… The Inflamed Mind: A Radical New Approach to Depression reveals the breakthrough new science on the link between depression and inflammation of the body and brain.

Mental illness doesn’t just affect the individual it’s happening to; it affects their friends, colleagues, and every single member of their family. In this episode, former Washington Post journalist, Pulitzer Prize finalist, and author of the NY Times bestselling book CRAZY—A Father’s Search Through America’s Mental Health Madness returns with his son Kevin to share their individual perspectives on Kevin’s mental health journey; how it affected their relationship, Kevin’s journey through several recovery failures to ultimate success, Pete’s mental health advocacy, and Kevin’s training as a peer-to-peer specialist helping others with mental health issues find their way back to mental health.  

This week Cracked! The Podcast takes a look at a successful new evidence-based approach that not only helps people make room for their uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, but also helps improve one’s relationships, develop healthier exercise and eating behaviors, cope better with pain or health conditions, and even make positive changes in the world. It’s called acceptance and commitment therapy, otherwise known as ACT.

There are numerous natural aids and solutions to help support our physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.  Lorie Eve Dechar is an acupuncturist, alchemical healer, artisan of transformation, and author of three books, five spirits, kigo, and The Alchemy of Inner Work: A Guide for turning Illness and Suffering into True Health and Wellbeing.  Lorie Eve Dechar joins Rebecca and Sandie this week to explain how essential oils and flower remedies affect both our psyche and our physical health.

Lara Honos-Webb joins Rebecca and Sandie on Cracked! The Podcast to talk about the challenges facing today’s children, who are experiencing rapidly escalating depression, anxiety, suicide, addictions, and other mental health issues, and discuss how parents and caregivers can support and guide our teens and tweens through this difficult time.