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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...
E36 Why do YOU eat? with Dr. Ilana Levin
Food is one thing that is ever present in our lives. From birthday and holiday celebrations to meals with friends we haven't seen in years, food can bring us together and bring us joy....
E34 Serving with Mind and Body: Let’s Talk Military and Mental Health with LTJG Michaela White
Whether you come from a military family, are enlisted yourself, have a friend in the service, or simply support the troops, this episode is for you....
E32 Is Sleep Overrated? with Dr. Jade Wu
When you chose to listen to this episode, chances are you are curious to know what I think we all want to know - is sleep really overrated? Do we actually need that golden 8 hours a night to get through the day? Or can you sustain getting less sleep by making up for it with your favorite coffee or...
E7 Will COVID change us? with Jon Hershfield, LMFT
A more suitable episode title is probably HOW COVID will change us. None of us actually know what's coming next, but we can be sure of one thing-this world will not be the same. We won't be the same....
E6 Our Relationship with Social Media with Andy Santanello
How would you describe your relationship with social media? Cordial? Intimate? Long-distance? It's not a question if we have a relationship with social media, it's a question if that relationship is a healthy and enjoyable one....
E5 We’re all in Sales with Michael Daniel
'We're all in sales.' Truer words couldn't be said. In every role we play each one of us is conducting some form of a sale; to customers, family, even ourselves. In this episode, Shmuel co-hosts with Michael Daniel, sales director of a large supplies company with headquarters in Maryland....
Special Episode
We live in unique times, my friends! This is a special impromptu episode that looks at the experiences brought on by the current Coronavirus and how it can be a genuine opportunity for all of us....
E4 More than a Game with Dr. Kevin Chapman
Sports and athletics are rich with tools that help us better navigate challenges in life. The experience of playing team sports or even following as fans has meaning to it if we just look for it. Dr....
E3 Procrastination Station with Andy Santanello
Let's face it, all of us procrastinate. We wiggle, dance, and dodge our way out of what needs to get done. Creatively I might add! In this episode, Shmuel and Andy take a bit of a deeper look into procrastination, what it does for us, and how we can manage it better....
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....