E42 Understanding Neurodivergence: Beyond the Buzzword
Episode Notes Understanding Neurodivergence: Beyond the Buzzword Join us for a powerful conversation with Sierra Grandy—attorney, speaker, and advocate—as we dive deep into what neurodivergence really means beyond the popular buzzword....
E41 The Education Evolution
Episode Notes The Education Evolution: A Conversation with a Veteran Teacher In this episode of Mental Filter, we explore the dynamic world of education with Stacey Herring, a high school math teacher with over 26 years of experience....
E40 Being Prepared for Anything with Chaya Deitsch
What's your first thought when you hear about a house fire or mass casualty? It's likely to run out of the building or immediately get to safety. For our first responders, their instinct is to run into the burning building and towards the gunfire....
E39 A Story of Love, Loss, & Resilience with Capt. Kelsie Hancock, USMC Reservist, Founder & CEO of The Purple Skies Foundation and Surviving Fiance of Capt. Nicholas “Sloppy” Losapio
At least once in our lives, we will experience loss, whether it be loss of a career, a family member, a sense of security, or a significant other. Today's podcast co-host, Capt. Kelsie Hancock, shares her story of love, loss, and resilience, when she lost her fiance, Capt....
E38 Lessons from H*ll with Arky Staiman, Tour Guide & Army Reservist
If you've seen the news at any point since October 7, 2023, you are more than well aware of what's been happening in Israel. Both the events happening and the response to the events worldwide can be difficult to process, but what's even harder is being on the frontlines....
E37 Keeping Cool in Crisis with Avi Tenenbaum, MA, CASAP, EMT, Sgt.
Have you ever wondered what fuels the fire in the heart of individuals who run towards crisis and disaster, whether it be man-made crisis or natural disaster? Have you ever thought to yourself, "I'm going through the worst of it right now, how do people make it out of these things unscathed"? Have...
Introduction
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E2 Life Lessons from Poker with Ari Engel
This was a fun one! Co-hosted by professional poker player Ari Engel and Shmuel Fischler LCSW-C this episode explores the mental perspective of poker play. Whether you play or not you'd be surprised how many life lessons can come from playing the game and living in that world....
E1 The Mental Health Side of Hobbies with Andy Santanello
Hobbies, interests, tinkering, pastimes...whatever word you use to describe them- what's the point? Is there even a point at all? There is always an opportunity to view things through the lens of mental health. Shmuel Fischler and Andy Santanello have a casual conversation about this and more....
Join us as we take a look at every aspect of life through the lens of mental health in light and personable conversations. Check back here often for more episodes!








































